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1. The Pit Authentic BBQ
4.3
Awesome(5749)
Price: Moderate
• Southern • Raleigh
Booked 32 times today
Servin’ everything but the squeal! The Pit Authentic Barbecue is home to world-famous tangy Eastern NC whole-hog, pit-cooked barbecue. Located in the Warehouse District, we source premium AWA-certified hogs to cook low and slow for twelve hours. All of our spirits have been handpicked to enhance the smoked and sometimes spicy fare cooked off the pit, from beer to bourbon.Last but not least, we serve up a good time at unique private dining events. Our contemporary setting in a restored 1930s meatpacking warehouse is the perfect spot for rehearsal dinners, birthdays, and more. Check out the link below for details!
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2. Gravy
4.3
Awesome(3630)
Price: Moderate
• Italian • Raleigh
Booked 23 times today
When we say ‘gravy’, we mean tomato sauce. Experience classic Italian-American fare with a contemporary flair in the heart of downtown Raleigh when you dine in our cozy space or our vibrant courtyard. Our culinary artisans craft dishes with the freshest seasonal ingredients so that you can enjoy a rich and authentic taste of Italy, right here in North Carolina. Looking to host an event? Select the link below to learn more about our Wine Cellar, The Upstairs, and Jiddi Space & Courtyard for your next celebration. For parties of six or more, please call the restaurant: 919-896-8513
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3. Sitti
4.6
Exceptional(3314)
Price: Moderate
• Mediterranean • Raleigh
Booked 26 times today
Honoring Lebanese tradition through authentic cuisine. Sitti is a heartfelt tribute to the grandmothers, or sittis, the revered guardians of Lebanese culture, faith, and culinary heritage. Nestled in the heart of downtown Raleigh, Sitti breathes life into the rich traditions of Lebanon, honoring our ancestors by offering guests an unforgettable experience filled with mouthwatering dishes and exceptional hospitality.If you seek an outdoor escape, we offer seating in our courtyard. This space is also available for Private Dining experiences.
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4. Lucky 32 Southern Kitchen - Cary
4.7
Exceptional(6037)
Price: Moderate
• American • Cary
Booked 74 times today
Lucky 32 Southern Kitchen in Cary features exceptional renderings of classic Southern dishes made with plenty of local ingredients. We will open back up soon for dining in our restaurant in our dining room that's been prepared for safe distancing and Veranda garden. View photos of our new seasonal features available for takeout on our website at lucky32.com.
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5. Firebirds Wood Fired Grill - Morrisville
4.3
Awesome(1867)
Price: Moderate
• Steakhouse • Morrisville
Booked 36 times today
Firebirds Wood Fired Grill in Morrisville is a genuine American Restaurant and Steakhouse, serving up delicious wood-fired steaks and seafood. Reviewers often highlight the excellent service, atmosphere, and food quality, with phrases like 'food is always well prepared', 'great service, ambience, and food', and 'awesome service, food, and atmosphere' frequently appearing. The restaurant's commitment to quality is reflected in its upscale dining at a modest price, making it a local favorite.
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6. Nazara
4.5
Awesome(121)
Price: Moderate
• Indian • Cary
Booked 2 times today
Managed by passionate and a seasoned team of operators, Nazara awakens the inner soul through colorful ambiance, rich Indian palate, and complex tastes with a seductive dining room, a fashionable bar, intimate private lounge, and outdoor seating. We strive to create memorable dining experiences day after day. Guests can sample the vibrant flavors of India through Nazara’s various dining options. Our menu features classic Indian cuisine reinvented for today’s more discerning palate. We invite you to indulge in India’s culinary treasures, time after time.The team shares a vision of the future for Indian cuisine, an endeavor to improve the purest traditional and regional cuisines, while simultaneously creating innovative, modern dishes and interpretation while maintaining traditional integrity. The bar and wine cellar carry a depth of offerings that exceed the expectations of our guests on a regular basis.
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7. Peak on Salem
4.4
Awesome(638)
Price: Moderate
• American • Apex
Booked 2 times today
Drinking great wine with great food in good company is one of life’s most civilized pleasures.
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8. Sophie's Grill & Bar
4.2
Awesome(126)
Price: Moderate
• European • Cary
Bringing Old World Favorites to the Heart of North Carolina!
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9. Waraji Japanese Restaurant
4.6
Exceptional(375)
Price: Expensive
• Sushi • Raleigh
Booked 26 times today
Established in 1997 Waraji has been offering an extensive selection of sushi, sashimi & authentic Japanese cuisine. We also feature a unique selection of Japanese microbrewery rice-based beers. Our sushi menu includes the highest quality sushi and sashimi including omakase, japanese uni, hirame, spanish bluefin, madai, king salmon, hamachi and a wide variety of specialty house rolls (Scary Jerry, Hinata, and The Sweet Dragon just to name a few) Our authentic kitchen offers a full menu of tempura, teriyaki grilled items, nabeyaki udon, katsudon, sukiyaki, shabu shabu hotpot, A5 wagyu, ishiyaki, chawanmushi, age nasu, gyudon. Chef Masa, with over 30 years of sushi experience, invites you to join him and his staff for a true taste of Japan.Waraji added an Izakaya Lounge which has the largest Sake and Japanese Whiskey selection in the Carolinas. Also, we carry Japanese Beers such as Matcha IPA, Orion, Sapporo, Kirin, Asahi, and Echigo Koshihikari as well as a fine selection of wine.
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10. Osha Thai Kitchen & Sushi
4.9
Exceptional(932)
Price: Moderate
• Thai • Holly Springs
Booked 32 times today
Osha Thai Kitchen & Sushi, named after the Thai word “osha” meaning, tasty or good, is more than just providing you, the guest, with good food. We are striving each day to deliver an atmosphere that is not only welcoming, but one that you will be happy to share with your friends and family. A consistent experience of authentic Thai food and sushi that will wake your taste buds up and have you asking for more.For Take Out ordering online, please visit oshathaikitchennc.comPlease note that if you party does not arrive within 15 minutes of your reservation time, we may need to release your table and place your back on the waitlist (if exists) or offer the table to other customers. We will provide you with the current wait time so that you can make an informed decision. If you think you may be running late, please let us know and we will do our best to accommodate you. We may contact you about this reservation so please ensure your email and phone number are correct when setting.
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  • Nancy
    Raleigh / Durham / Chapel Hill •12 reviews
    5.0
    Dined 1 day ago
    What a pleasant brunch! We were seated right away with our reservation and our server greeted us immediately. He provided superior, polite service our entire meal. The food was top notch! The fried green tomatoes were a hit! Everything we had was really good, and at a very reasonable price. Can’t wait to go back!
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    Lucky 32 Southern Kitchen - CaryPrice: Moderate• American• Cary
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    4.7
  • Jane
    Raleigh / Durham / Chapel Hill •8 reviews
    5.0
    Dined 2 days ago
    Yummy choices with lots of spice and taste. The staff was friendly and mostly informative with knowing this was several diners first time there. The chicken kabobs were tender and grilled perfectly and the rice with the almonds provided the right amount of texture and taste. We split the tasting appetizer and the kabob dinner and it was the right amount for our smaller appetites. I would highly recommend.
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    SittiPrice: Moderate• Mediterranean• Raleigh
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    4.6
  • BarbB
    Raleigh / Durham / Chapel Hill •11 reviews
    5.0
    Dined 2 days ago
    Going to Firebirds is always a great experience. They had some new items on the menu which we tried and were good. The seasoned ribeye was a bit chewy, but the flavor was good. The salad was delivered with the main entree which was cumbersome on the table. It was also really good. All in all it was a nice afternoon out to celebrate Valentine’s Day.
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    Firebirds Wood Fired Grill - MorrisvillePrice: Moderate• Steakhouse• Morrisville
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    4.3
  • Kahmil
    San Francisco Bay Area •5 reviews
    4.0
    Dined 2 days ago
    We got these bbq soul rolls! 10 out 10. It was so good we ordered two rounds of them. I got the fried cat fish and it was Amazing! We had a grand time. The food was good! The drinks were good. We loved eating family style.
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    The Pit Authentic BBQPrice: Moderate• Southern• Raleigh
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    4.3
  • Katie
    Greensboro / Winston Salem / Highpoint •4 reviews
    5.0
    Dined 2 days ago
    Gravy is always a favorite date night spot for us! It was even sweeter being able to celebrate Valentine’s Day there! Cannot recommend Gravy enough!
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    GravyPrice: Moderate• Italian• Raleigh
    •
    4.3

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