Best Casual Restaurants in Raleigh

51 restaurants available nearby

1. Irregardless

4.7

Exceptional(5910)

Price: Moderate

• Farm-to-table • Raleigh

Booked 60 times today

Get ready for a delightful culinary journey at Irregardless! A beloved gem in downtown Raleigh serving fresh, seasonal vegetarian delights + carnivore options. Locally owned and bursting with flavor, our menu promises an unforgettable experience. Join us for lunch, dinner, or weekend brunch! Our menu offers something for everyone.

2. O-Ku - Raleigh

4.8

Exceptional(1826)

Price: Moderate

• Japanese • Raleigh

Booked 29 times today

O-Ku's menu provides a fresh and innovative take on traditional Japanese sushi and cuisine. Located in the Warehouse District of downtown Raleigh, the restaurant offers rare and unique dining options with traditional sashimi and specialty rolls, highlighting seafood from the finest fish markets in Tokyo and Hawaii alongside local and seasonal ingredients. Reminiscent of traditional Japanese culture, O-Ku's menu is comprised of signature starters, contemporary Japanese entrees and seasonal traditional sushi that reflect the uniquely designed space. The beverage program is built around quality ingredients that celebrate Japanese culture.

3. High Rail

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4.4

Awesome(17)

Price: Expensive

• American • Raleigh

Booked 11 times today

High Rail is a vibrant new bar and restaurant in Seaboard Station, downtown Raleigh, offering breathtaking views and a lively atmosphere. Our world-class cocktail program features handcrafted drinks using the freshest ingredients, expertly made by our talented bartenders. Our menu features refined New American style cuisine, to perfectly accompany the stunning views. High Rail is perfect for after work drinks, date night on the terrace, or a celebration with friends. Please note, we have a small number of tables available for reservation, we save a majority of our tables for walk-in groups. For groups over 4 people, please call and book directly with us.

4. Caffe Luna

4.7

Exceptional(2526)

Price: Moderate

• Italian • Raleigh

Booked 23 times today

Situated in a beautiful historic building in downtown Raleigh, Caffé Luna has been bringing authentic Italian cuisine with a Tuscan flair to the Triangle for over two decades.

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5. True Food Kitchen - Raleigh

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4.6

Exceptional(51)

Price: Moderate

• American • Raleigh

Booked 44 times today

RALEIGH OPENING 11/11/2024! True Food Kitchen is a chef-driven restaurant and scratch bar that was founded by Dr. Andrew Weil, the pioneer of integrative medicine, to provide food that tastes great and is good for you. At our table, delicious dining and conscious nutrition go hand in hand, without sacrificing flavor, creativity or indulgence. Our expertly trained chefs craft flavor-forward dishes, handcrafted cocktails and freshly pressed refreshers so you can enjoy epic food experiences that aren’t just good for you, but good to you. Join us in Raleigh for lunch, dinner, or weekend brunch. New flavors, new combinations, new obsessions. Come see us for something completely new and delicious!

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6. Parkside Restaurant

4.5

Awesome(804)

Price: Moderate

• American • Raleigh

Booked 12 times today

Parkside is a locally owned and operated Downtown Raleigh Restaurant located at the entrance of the Warehouse District. Parkside is situated on the corner of West Martin and South Dawson streets across from historic Nash Square. It was this urban park, one of the four original parks in downtown that inspired the name Parkside.Housed at street level and under the longest running neon restaurant sign in North Carolina you will find our doors, which have been the threshold to hospitality for this neighborhood for over one hundred years. Parkside believes in continuing this tradition in every way. From the warm red brick and reclaimed barn wood clad bar to the NC solid poplar tabletops, we want our guests to feel welcome. Whether you are sampling one of our 25+ beers on tap or enjoying our chef inspired locally sourced fare, your experience is our priority.

7. The Willard

4.4

Awesome(572)

Price: Moderate

• Cocktail Bar • Raleigh

Booked 14 times today

The Willard Rooftop Lounge, Raleigh's Best Rooftop Bar of 2022 & 2023, offers signature craft cocktails and inspired bites with stunning views of downtown Raleigh. The centerpiece of The Willard is the Large Terrace with panoramic views of the Raleigh skyline and dual-sided fireplace surrounded by comfortable, yet modern, seating. Heaters make our outdoor spaces comfortable year-round. Inside, a 22-seat bar is the focal point of the dining room, while Skyview Boardroom offers a unique dining experience for 6-12 guests.The Willard’s cocktail menu playfully leans into Raleigh’s nickname as the City of Oaks, offering signature craft cocktails aged in oak barrels and cocktails where smoke is a key ingredient. The seasonal food menu, crafted by Chef Kyle Teears, includes shareables like papas bravas and charcuterie, as well as salads, Flatbreads, and entrees like Cherokee Trout and Steak Frites.Located on the 7th floor of the AC Hotel Raleigh Downtown in the Glenwood South district.

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8. PLUS Dueling Piano Bar

4.6

Exceptional(447)

Price: Moderate

• American • Raleigh

Booked 4 times today

Get ready for a fun-filled night at America’s largest dueling piano bar! Come prepared to eat, drink, sing, and dance the night away with our professional entertainers and friendly staff!PLUS offers a delicious food menu from open to close - including an array of delicious appetizers, wings, pizzas, burgers, sides, and more! You’ll also find TWO FULL BARS for extra fast service!We look forward to having you!*PLUS is a 21+ establishment*Friday & Saturday Showtime: 7:30pm

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9. Peace & Saint - Raleigh

4.2

Awesome(152)

Price: Expensive

• Bar / Lounge / Bottle Service • Raleigh

Booked 14 times today

Our elevated shisha café lounge inspired by Middle-Eastern and Mediterranean flavors is open 6 days a week, with a full service bar that invites you to engage in creative pursuits alongside wine, craft cocktails, and specialized hookah flavors. Whether you’re an entrepreneur taking an afternoon meeting on our spacious patio, a designer stretching your creative inspiration beyond office walls, or a lifelong sports fan raising a victory glass, we invite you to our place of peace and genuine connections.Respectfully we are a 21+ establishment.ID is required upon arrival even with reservations.

10. Tenth & Terrace

4.1

Excellent(83)

Price: Moderate

• Cocktail Bar • Raleigh

Booked 6 times today

Rooftop restaurant and bar on the 10th floor in the Residence Inn Raleigh Downtown. The restaurant features contemporary American fusion dishes, signature cocktails, and an INCREDIBLE VIEW! Perfect spot for a date night or if you want to grab a pre-show cocktail and bite to eat. Located in close walking distance to the Raleigh Convention Center, Martin Marietta Center for the Performing Arts, and the Red Hat Amphitheater.

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Pritivip
Raleigh / Durham / Chapel Hill •6 reviews
5.0
Dined 1 day ago
Excellent first time at True Food Kitchen! Our waitress Nana was attentive and provided top notch service. Bowls, salads, entrees and desserts were light, healthy and flavorful. Will definitely be returning soon!
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True Food Kitchen - RaleighPrice: Moderate• American• Raleigh
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4.6
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Connie
Raleigh / Durham / Chapel Hill •4 reviews
5.0
Dined 1 day ago
We dined last night to celebrate our adult children’s birthdays! Our server was wonderful. Appetizers and pastas were delicious. Staff brought out complimentary cheesecakes with candles. We will definitely be back. Staff were so polite. Only drawback is the noise level.
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Caffe LunaPrice: Moderate• Italian• Raleigh
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4.7
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Chancyvip
New Orleans / Louisiana •31 reviews
5.0
Dined 6 days ago
Irregardless is one of our favorite places to go before we attend a performance downtown. Tonight, we had exceptional service, interesting cocktails, and excellent food, and we were on our way in less than an hour. This delightful Raleigh landmark is always a good choice. My spanakopita was just right, and my husband's steak was beautifully cooked.
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IrregardlessPrice: Moderate• Farm-to-table• Raleigh
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4.7
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Sarah
Raleigh / Durham / Chapel Hill •25 reviews
5.0
Dined 7 days ago
Very pretty setting, overlooking the lights of downtown Raleigh. And the bar ambience is great, very lively. My Airmail cocktail was first-rate , I’ll go back again for that. The light menu was good, they need to get their hot food to stay hot, but altogether a good place, fun to be in.
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High RailPrice: Expensive• American• Raleigh
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4.4
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John
Charlotte •2 reviews
5.0
Dined on Nov 20, 2024
What an awesome place to eat! Food and service were amazing! Took my wife for her birthday, not only did the wait staff bring out a complimentary dessert, but the staff all signed a card for her, which we thought was a super sweet touch! Great restaurant, we would highly recommend!!
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O-Ku - RaleighPrice: Moderate• Japanese• Raleigh
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4.8

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51 restaurants available nearby

1. Irregardless

2. O-Ku - Raleigh

3. High Rail

4. Caffe Luna

5. True Food Kitchen - Raleigh

6. Parkside Restaurant

7. The Willard

8. PLUS Dueling Piano Bar

9. Peace & Saint - Raleigh

10. Tenth & Terrace

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