Travelers ready to reserve a table, order dinner, or experience local cuisine will find Raleigh packed with independent favorites.
From upscale dining to local gems, these restaurants invite you to book, taste, and explore authentic flavor during your visit.
- Second Empire Restaurant – 330 Hillsborough St, Raleigh, NC
- Stanbury – 938 N Blount St, Raleigh, NC
- A Place At The Table – 300 W Hargett St, Raleigh, NC
- Crawford and Son – 618 N Person St, Raleigh, NC
- The Raleigh Times – 14 W Martin St, Raleigh, NC
- Margaux’s Restaurant – 8111 Creedmoor Rd, Raleigh, NC
- Gonza Tacos y Tequila – 611 W Jones St, Raleigh, NC
- Morgan Street Food Hall – 423 S McDowell St, Raleigh, NC
- Transfer Co. Food Hall – 113 W Martin St, Raleigh, NC
- Videri Chocolate Factory – 327 W Davie St, Raleigh, NC
- Little Hen – 115 S Bloodworth St, Raleigh, NC
- Humble Pie Restaurant – 217 S Salisbury St, Raleigh, NC
- Big Ed’s City Market – 220 Wolfe St, Raleigh, NC
- Hayes Barton Café & Dessertery – 1524 Oberlin Rd, Raleigh, NC
- Beasley’s Chicken – 237 S Wilmington St, Raleigh, NC
These Raleigh favorites offer bookable reservations, easy online ordering, and diverse menus that cater to every traveler’s palate — from BBQ and global street food to fine dining and sweet treats.
Whether you’re craving a dinner reservation, quick lunch take-out, or late-night dessert, Raleigh’s independent restaurants deliver unforgettable meals worth exploring and ordering on your trip.
