Raleigh, Durham & Chapel Hill Restaurants

Editor's Pick

An old favorite with a few nice upgrades

Team photos dating back to the days of leather football helmets hang so close together on the walls of the Players' Retreat that you can barely see the age-darkened wood paneling behind them. Hundreds of beer cans, some of them brands that haven't been brewed in decades, stand in neat rows on high, narrow shelves. — Greg Cox

The Players' Retreat

Greg Cox

Greg Cox is the restaurant critic for The News & Observer. Read Greg's Columns on newsobserver.com.

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Featured Restaurants

The Mint

219 Fayetteville St., Raleigh, NC, 27601

With 8,500-square-feet, The Mint of One Exchange Plaza is poised to be a culinary jewel worthy of its prestigious downtown address. Featuring contemporary Southern cooking with global influences, the entrée and a la carte menus will include delicious seafood a ... more

Fleming's Prime Steakhouse ...

4325 Glenwood Ave., Suite 5004, Raleigh, NC, 27612

Fleming's Prime Steakhouse & Wine Bar in Raleigh is an ongoing celebration of exceptional food and wine, featuring the finest cuts of aged prime steak and 100 wines by the glass. Discover one of our Fleming's 100, including 30 selected especially for you by our own Wine Manager.

Men's Club

3210 Yonkers Rd., Raleigh, NC, 27604

Formerly "Thee DollHouse" The Men's Club is an upscale club. Dress attire for ladies and gentlemen is required. Suits, slacks and dress jeans are acceptable. A collared shirt is required also (no t-shirts) and must be tucked in. You can purchase a Men's Club ... more

North Ridge Pub

6196-116 Falls Of Neuse, Raleigh, NC, 27609

When you're in the mood for good times and great cuisine, be sure to checkout North Ridge Pub. The restaurant is located in one of the area's mostpleasant settings and is known for its delightful staff and superb cuisine.The menu at North Ridge Pub features a ... more

Jack's Seafood Restaurant

1516 New Bern Ave., Raleigh, NC, 27610

Welcome to Jack's Seafood Restaurant! We specialize in delicious and reasonablypriced cuisine, including our house specialties and other customerfavorites. Our cuisine entrees are served in a relaxed and welcoming settingthat you and your friends and family are sure to enjoy.

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