510 S. Glenwood Ave., Raleigh, NC, 27605

With a tapas-based menu, you can try a number of items before settling on a fave. Order several and share! Park in our safe, convenient parking deck next door, then park yourself on one of our couches or leather chairs.

222 Fayetteville St., Raleigh, NC, 27601

News & Observer food critic Greg Cox says: The atmosphere at this downtown Raleigh restaurant and bar lives up to its name, with exposed brick walls, wrought iron balcony railing and a haze of cigarette smoke. The menu ñ a mix of Cajun/Creole and American fare ... more

218 S. Blount St., Raleigh, NC, 27601

We’ve been pulling pints & entertaining folks since 1997 when we opened as the first Irish pub in downtown Raleigh. As in Ireland, music is an important part of our atmosphere. We have hosted several national and international legends such as ‘The Dublin City ... more

3751Sumner Blvd., Raleigh, NC, 27616

News & Observer food critic Greg Cox says: The "twist" in Twisted Fork is the market style concept of ordering, where customers choose one of 40-odd steak, seafood or poultry offerings from a display case, then select a cooking method (mesquite or charcoal ... more

317 S. Harrington St., Raleigh, NC, 27603

Greg Cox recommends the lipstick chiles rellenos, lamb "lollypops," pork Thai sticks, onion tart, squash soup and apricot tarte Tatin.