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Food scene
Three blocks away on Person St. Casual neighborhood brew pub with plenty of outdoor seating.
39 Recomendado por los habitantes de la zona
The Station at Person Street
701 N Person StThree blocks away on Person St. Casual neighborhood brew pub with plenty of outdoor seating.
Friendly neighborhood bar and bottle shop. Three blocks away.
24 Recomendado por los habitantes de la zona
Pelagic Beer and Wine
300 Pace StFriendly neighborhood bar and bottle shop. Three blocks away.
Casual organic Mediterranean food with bar and small grocery. 10-minute walk down Brookside.
8 Recomendado por los habitantes de la zona
Falafel & Co. Inc.
1000 Brookside DrCasual organic Mediterranean food with bar and small grocery. 10-minute walk down Brookside.
Authentic Mexican food in an old gas-station. Other end of Oakwood. 15-minute walk.
31 Recomendado por los habitantes de la zona
Gringo A Go Go
100 N Person StAuthentic Mexican food in an old gas-station. Other end of Oakwood. 15-minute walk.
Great bakery, best sandwiches around. At Seaboard Station, 15-minute walk.
Night Kitchen Bakehouse & Cafe
10 W Franklin StGreat bakery, best sandwiches around. At Seaboard Station, 15-minute walk.
Fine dining three blocks away. Make a reservation.
54 Recomendado por los habitantes de la zona
Crawford and Son
618 N Person StFine dining three blocks away. Make a reservation.
Wonderful, eclectic mix of Indian and Asian cuisine. Downtown on Martin. 25 minute walk.
27 Recomendado por los habitantes de la zona
Garland
14 W Martin StWonderful, eclectic mix of Indian and Asian cuisine. Downtown on Martin. 25 minute walk.
Some of the best pizza in Raleigh. Three blocks away on Person.
32 Recomendado por los habitantes de la zona
Oakwood Pizza Box
610 N Person StSome of the best pizza in Raleigh. Three blocks away on Person.
Hot doughnuts are the best. Right at the end of Boundary.
27 Recomendado por los habitantes de la zona
Krispy Kreme Raleigh
549 N Person StHot doughnuts are the best. Right at the end of Boundary.
Underground (literally) cocktail bar. On Fayetteville in the middle of downtown. 25 minute walk.
54 Recomendado por los habitantes de la zona
FOUNDATION
213 Fayetteville StUnderground (literally) cocktail bar. On Fayetteville in the middle of downtown. 25 minute walk.
Chicken and waffles bring everyone together. On Wilmington St. downtown. 25-minute walk.
107 Recomendado por los habitantes de la zona
Beasley's Chicken + Honey
237 S Wilmington StChicken and waffles bring everyone together. On Wilmington St. downtown. 25-minute walk.
Best bistro in Raleigh. No reservations, just show up early. Downtown near the amphitheater. 30-minute walk.
102 Recomendado por los habitantes de la zona
Poole's
426 S McDowell StBest bistro in Raleigh. No reservations, just show up early. Downtown near the amphitheater. 30-minute walk.
Ice-cream parlor with locally inspired flavors. Person St. Plaza. 7-minute walk.
25 Recomendado por los habitantes de la zona
Two Roosters Ice Cream
215 E Franklin StIce-cream parlor with locally inspired flavors. Person St. Plaza. 7-minute walk.
Cozy place for coffee and pastries. Person St. Plaza, 7-minute walk.
63 Recomendado por los habitantes de la zona
Yellow Dog Bread Company
219 E Franklin StCozy place for coffee and pastries. Person St. Plaza, 7-minute walk.
Wonderful German cuisine at Seaboard Station. Other side of Peace College. 15-minute walk.
13 Recomendado por los habitantes de la zona
J Betski's
1916 W Franklin StWonderful German cuisine at Seaboard Station. Other side of Peace College. 15-minute walk.
Excellent Italian/Japanese fusion restaurant at Seaboard Station, other side of Peace College. 15-minute walk.
Papa Shogun
111 Seaboard AveExcellent Italian/Japanese fusion restaurant at Seaboard Station, other side of Peace College. 15-minute walk.
Great out-of-the-way coffee place combined with a running-shoe store and bike-repair shop. 25-minute walk, but the last few minutes are no sidewalk.
7 Recomendado por los habitantes de la zona
Pine State Coffee
1614 Automotive WayGreat out-of-the-way coffee place combined with a running-shoe store and bike-repair shop. 25-minute walk, but the last few minutes are no sidewalk.
Laotian fine dining. Try it. On Moore Square downtown. 20-minute walk.
126 Recomendado por los habitantes de la zona
Bida Manda
222 S Blount StLaotian fine dining. Try it. On Moore Square downtown. 20-minute walk.
French-style bistro with rooftop seating. Just a few blocks away on Person St.
23 Recomendado por los habitantes de la zona
Jolie Restaurant
620 N Person StFrench-style bistro with rooftop seating. Just a few blocks away on Person St.
Long-running lunch spot. An old-Raleigh favorite. At Seaboard Station (naturally) the other side of Peace College. 15-minute walk.
8 Recomendado por los habitantes de la zona
Seaboard ACE Hardware
802 Semart DrLong-running lunch spot. An old-Raleigh favorite. At Seaboard Station (naturally) the other side of Peace College. 15-minute walk.
Better than average Chinese takeout. Other side of Peace College. 15-minute walk.
7 Recomendado por los habitantes de la zona
Peace China
802 Semart DrBetter than average Chinese takeout. Other side of Peace College. 15-minute walk.
1940s lunch counter serves hot dogs and nothing else. No ketchup! West St. just outside the warehouse district. 30-minute walk.
12 Recomendado por los habitantes de la zona
The Roast Grill
7 S West St1940s lunch counter serves hot dogs and nothing else. No ketchup! West St. just outside the warehouse district. 30-minute walk.
1950s drive-in. Hillsborough St. just outside of downtown. 30-minute walk.
10 Recomendado por los habitantes de la zona
Char Grill
618 Hillsborough St1950s drive-in. Hillsborough St. just outside of downtown. 30-minute walk.
Great out of the way restaurant in the Mordecai neighborhood. 15 minute walk.
75 Recomendado por los habitantes de la zona
Stanbury
938 N Blount StGreat out of the way restaurant in the Mordecai neighborhood. 15 minute walk.
Locally made chocolates! Next to Stanbury in the Mordecai neighborhood. 15 minute walk.
28 Recomendado por los habitantes de la zona
Escazu Chocolates
936 N Blount StLocally made chocolates! Next to Stanbury in the Mordecai neighborhood. 15 minute walk.
Unique space and combination of food, beer, and shopping on Moore Square downtown. 20-minute walk.
113 Recomendado por los habitantes de la zona
Brewery Bhavana
218 S Blount StUnique space and combination of food, beer, and shopping on Moore Square downtown. 20-minute walk.
Downtown brewery with a laid back atmosphere.
48 Recomendado por los habitantes de la zona
Crank Arm Brewing Company
319 W Davie StDowntown brewery with a laid back atmosphere.
Collection of local food vendors and Burial brewery tap room. Just outside of downtown proper. 20 minute walk straight down East St.
84 Recomendado por los habitantes de la zona
Transfer Co Food Hall
500 E Davie StCollection of local food vendors and Burial brewery tap room. Just outside of downtown proper. 20 minute walk straight down East St.
Fancy pastries and desserts downtown. Try the Dixie cannonball.
41 Recomendado por los habitantes de la zona
lucettegrace
235 S Salisbury StFancy pastries and desserts downtown. Try the Dixie cannonball.
Spacious, lots of taps, combo brewery and bottle shop. Short drive out of downtown.
8 Recomendado por los habitantes de la zona
Mordecai Beverage Company
2425 Crabtree BlvdSpacious, lots of taps, combo brewery and bottle shop. Short drive out of downtown.
Amazing all vegetarian restaurant near the amphitheater downtown.
63 Recomendado por los habitantes de la zona
The Fiction Kitchen
2409 S Dawson StAmazing all vegetarian restaurant near the amphitheater downtown.
Hung over? Get a fatback and cornmeal waffle. In the warehouse district downtown.
19 Recomendado por los habitantes de la zona
Jose and Sons Bar and Kitchen
4112 Pleasant Valley RoadHung over? Get a fatback and cornmeal waffle. In the warehouse district downtown.
One of the longest-lived downtown restaurants. In the warehouse district. Great patio.
24 Recomendado por los habitantes de la zona
Humble Pie
317 S Harrington StOne of the longest-lived downtown restaurants. In the warehouse district. Great patio.
Asian fusion restaurant run by former winners of the Great Food Truck Race. In City Market downtown.
12 Recomendado por los habitantes de la zona
MOFU Shoppe
321 S Blount StAsian fusion restaurant run by former winners of the Great Food Truck Race. In City Market downtown.
Brew pub with great view of downtown from its deck. Right on the edge of Boylan Heights, other side of downtown.
43 Recomendado por los habitantes de la zona
Wye Hill Kitchen & Brewing
201 S Boylan AveBrew pub with great view of downtown from its deck. Right on the edge of Boylan Heights, other side of downtown.
Shopping
So & So Books
719 N Person StTerrific pop-up bookshop with super-friendly owners. Three blocks away on Person.
Cozy book and record shop in the middle of the neighborhood.
7 Recomendado por los habitantes de la zona
Nice Price Jr.
222 N Bloodworth StCozy book and record shop in the middle of the neighborhood.
Historic downtown market with cobblestone streets. On Moore Square.
15 Recomendado por los habitantes de la zona
City Market
306 Parham StHistoric downtown market with cobblestone streets. On Moore Square.
Like a mall for local artists beside City Market downtown.
30 Recomendado por los habitantes de la zona
Artspace
201 E Davie StLike a mall for local artists beside City Market downtown.
The Centerpiece
7400 Six Forks RoadArt galley just a few blocks away.
Locally made clothing. Warehouse district downtown.
9 Recomendado por los habitantes de la zona
Raleigh Denim Workshop + Curatory
319 W Martin StLocally made clothing. Warehouse district downtown.
Wine shop specializing in family run vineyards. Tasting bar. About five blocks away at Person St. Plaza.
23 Recomendado por los habitantes de la zona
Wine Authorities Raleigh ~ Wine Shop
211 E Franklin StWine shop specializing in family run vineyards. Tasting bar. About five blocks away at Person St. Plaza.
Nursery with a selection of NC gifts. In Seaboard, other side of Peace College. 15 minute walk.
7 Recomendado por los habitantes de la zona
Nice Price Jr.
222 N Bloodworth StNursery with a selection of NC gifts. In Seaboard, other side of Peace College. 15 minute walk.
Curious Goods
1000 Brookside DrYe Olde Raleigh Head Shop. 10-minute walk down Brookside.
Gifts and women's clothing. In Seaboard, other side of Peace College. 15-minute walk.
Galatea Boutique
222 W Franklin StGifts and women's clothing. In Seaboard, other side of Peace College. 15-minute walk.
Deco Raleigh
207 S Salisbury StGift shop in the middle of downtown.
Small grocery with Mediterranean restaurant. 10-minute walk down Brookside.
8 Recomendado por los habitantes de la zona
Falafel & Co. Inc.
1000 Brookside DrSmall grocery with Mediterranean restaurant. 10-minute walk down Brookside.
Sorry State Records
317 W Morgan StDowntown record shop specializing in punk, hardcore, garage, etc.
Record shop on Moore Square, upstairs from the Pour House nightclub.
29 Recomendado por los habitantes de la zona
The Pour House Music Hall
224 S Blount StRecord shop on Moore Square, upstairs from the Pour House nightclub.
Great mid-century antiques and clothing. Beside the train station in the warehouse district.
29 Recomendado por los habitantes de la zona
Father & Son Antiques
302 S West StGreat mid-century antiques and clothing. Beside the train station in the warehouse district.
Funky gift shop in Person St. Plaza, five blocks away.
27 Recomendado por los habitantes de la zona
Edge of Urge
215 E Franklin StFunky gift shop in Person St. Plaza, five blocks away.
Sightseeing
Great place to take children and work off some energy.
171 Recomendado por los habitantes de la zona
Museo Infantil de Canicas
201 E Hargett StGreat place to take children and work off some energy.
Museo de Historia de Carolina del Norte
5 E Edenton StYou'll have to drive to get there, but it's worth spending a day. Beautiful park and grounds.
437 Recomendado por los habitantes de la zona
Museo de Arte de Carolina del Norte
2110 Blue Ridge RdYou'll have to drive to get there, but it's worth spending a day. Beautiful park and grounds.
Great museum for both adults and kids.
288 Recomendado por los habitantes de la zona
Museo de Ciencias Naturales de Carolina del Norte
11 W Jones StGreat museum for both adults and kids.
Historic Oakwood
You're in it!
Restored plantation house and grounds.
20 Recomendado por los habitantes de la zona
Mordecai Historic Park
1 Mimosa StRestored plantation house and grounds.
Modern art museum downtown. Always something different.
87 Recomendado por los habitantes de la zona
CAM Raleigh
409 W Martin StModern art museum downtown. Always something different.
Entertainment/Nightlife
Cozy bar just a few blocks away on Person.
25 Recomendado por los habitantes de la zona
William & Company
616 N Person StCozy bar just a few blocks away on Person.
Food, movies, great atmosphere. Short drive outside of downtown.
41 Recomendado por los habitantes de la zona
Alamo Drafthouse Cinema Raleigh
2116-D New Bern AveFood, movies, great atmosphere. Short drive outside of downtown.
Best rock club in town. Also hosts story-telling, movie nights, etc.
23 Recomendado por los habitantes de la zona
Kings
14 W Martin StBest rock club in town. Also hosts story-telling, movie nights, etc.
Old movie house showing art and indie films. Short drive outside of downtown.
35 Recomendado por los habitantes de la zona
The Rialto
1620 Glenwood AveOld movie house showing art and indie films. Short drive outside of downtown.
Rock club hosting a lot of local bands. Also a record shop upstairs.
29 Recomendado por los habitantes de la zona
The Pour House Music Hall
224 S Blount StRock club hosting a lot of local bands. Also a record shop upstairs.
Imurj - The Artists' Cafe
Eclectic new art and music space.
Dive bar and rock club on Wilmington St. downtown.
20 Recomendado por los habitantes de la zona
Slims Raleigh
227 S Wilmington StDive bar and rock club on Wilmington St. downtown.
Ruby Deluxe
415 S Salisbury StWelcome to the sparkle dungeon.
Berkeley Cafe
428 W Martin StOld hippie hangout with good sandwiches and live music.
Burning Coal Theatre
224 Polk StLocal theater with an edge.
Wonderful theater performances and outdoor events during the summer. Short drive out of downtown.
16 Recomendado por los habitantes de la zona
Raleigh Little Theatre
301 Pogue StWonderful theater performances and outdoor events during the summer. Short drive out of downtown.
Best bar in Raleigh. Pool table, back patio, good music.
42 Recomendado por los habitantes de la zona
Person Street Bar
805 N Person StBest bar in Raleigh. Pool table, back patio, good music.
FOUNDATION
213 Fayetteville StUnderground (literally) cocktail bar.
Basement bar beneath Kings and Garland. Also has DJs and intimate music performances.
14 Recomendado por los habitantes de la zona
Neptunes Parlour
14 W Martin StBasement bar beneath Kings and Garland. Also has DJs and intimate music performances.
Cocktails and jazz. One of the few reasons to visit Glenwood South.
40 Recomendado por los habitantes de la zona
C. Grace
407 Glenwood AveCocktails and jazz. One of the few reasons to visit Glenwood South.
Oldest gay night club in Raleigh.
28 Recomendado por los habitantes de la zona
Legends Nightclub Complex
330 W Hargett StOldest gay night club in Raleigh.
Flex
615 S West StBasement gay night club just outside of downtown.
Proper dive bar with live music. Also serving Little Debbies snack cakes and microwave treats.
The Night Rider
416 W South StProper dive bar with live music. Also serving Little Debbies snack cakes and microwave treats.
Neighborhoods
Historic Oakwood
You're here. Have a look around.
Fast-developing downtown area with new shops and restaurants opening all the time.
15 Recomendado por los habitantes de la zona
Warehouse District
Fast-developing downtown area with new shops and restaurants opening all the time.
Small park bordered by restaurants, bars, a kids' museum, and the old city market.
16 Recomendado por los habitantes de la zona
Moore Square
Small park bordered by restaurants, bars, a kids' museum, and the old city market.
This is where folks from the suburbs go when they come downtown.
35 Recomendado por los habitantes de la zona
Glenwood South
This is where folks from the suburbs go when they come downtown.
The main business street downtown, running from the state capital to the performing arts center.
6 Recomendado por los habitantes de la zona
Fayetteville Street
Fayetteville StreetThe main business street downtown, running from the state capital to the performing arts center.
Old neighborhood on the other side of downtown. Just houses but a pleasant place for a walk.
8 Recomendado por los habitantes de la zona
Boylan Heights
Old neighborhood on the other side of downtown. Just houses but a pleasant place for a walk.