Second Empire Restaurant and Tavern
$$$ • American, Bars, New American
Hours:
330 Hillsborough St, Raleigh
(919) 829-3663
About Second Empire Restaurant and Tavern
Customers' Favorites
Pan Roasted Empire Jumbo Lump Crab Cake
Pan Roasted New Bedford Sea Scallops
Grilled Australian Lamb Rack
Second Empire Key Lime Pie
Empire Chocolate Souffle
Empire Seafood Paella
French Onion Soup
Charcuterie Board
Crispy Calamari
Salmon Fillet
Recent Reviews
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Menu
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Hours
| Monday | Closed |
| Tuesday | 5 - 10PM |
| Wednesday | 5 - 10PM |
| Thursday | 5 - 10PM |
| Friday | 5 - 10PM |
| Saturday | 5 - 10PM |
| Sunday | Closed |
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Second Empire Restaurant and Tavern offers a fine dining experience in a historical building. The atmosphere is elegant, with an emphasis on fine dining, and the atrium is particularly praised as a beautiful setting for meals. Service is a highlight, with guests appreciating the impeccable attentiveness of the staff, from the hostess to the waitstaff. The menu, signed by the chef, features creative and sensuous dishes that are visually stunning and delicious, including seafood Paella, Chilean sea bass, and risotto. The seafood Paella is noted to have a jambalaya style with Latin flavor profiles, but it remains tasty. While there have been some minor issues with the quality of the napkins and the availability of certain wines, the restaurant's gastronomical offerings have left a lasting impression on diners. Many guests have chosen to celebrate special occasions at Second Empire due to the excellent service and gourmet food, making it a place they wish to return to.