Restaurants near Holiday Inn Express & Suites Raleigh NE - Medical Ctr Area

Nestled in the heart of downtown Raleigh, O-Ku offers an exceptional dining experience that blends modern sophistication with authentic Japanese flavors. From the moment you walk in, the ambiance sets the tone: warm lighting, sleek décor, and an inviting atmosphere perfect for both intimate dinners and lively gatherings. The menu is a standout, with a wide range of dishes that cater to both sushi aficionados and those new to Japanese cuisine. Our favorite go-to appetizer is the O-ku rock shrimp. The hot dish entrees are just as delicious as the sushi. This time around I had the pan seared salmon and my husband enjoyed the hanger steak. The drink menu is equally impressive, with an extensive selection of sake, craft cocktails, and wines. Loved the seasonal cocktail, Sugar & Spice and I also had a cucumber gimlet with gin. Service at O-Ku was impeccable. The staff was knowledgeable about the menu and eager to offer thoughtful recommendations. Zach was spot on with recommending the dumplings! The pacing of the meal was perfect, allowing us to savor each course without feeling rushed. Whether you’re celebrating a special occasion or simply indulging in a refined dining experience, O-Ku Raleigh delivers on all fronts. We're quite pleased with the value of the experience. Thank you, Emily and everyone!

This was our first trip to RH Rooftop. As everyone has said, the ambiance is terrific, it's beautifully decorated and the fountain is a great touch. Once we were seated and ordered our drinks, it took a while for them to arrive. We started off with the the Steffano Burrata, we really enjoyed this starter. We also ordered the Caesar salad to share, it too was good, but it came out with the meal, We were afraid that was going to happen and I tried to let our server know we wanted out before the meal, but the next time we saw him was when they brought the food out. Because of this, the manager comped us huge cookies for dessert. My wife ordered the grilled shrimp and asparagus. I ordered the shaved ribeye dip. Both meals were very good. But, since everything is a la cart, the prices were over the top for what you got. For us, this was a nice dinner out, we enjoy high end restaurants, but for us, the price didn't match product. RH Rooftop is a one and done for us.

 we came in for Christmas day with a family of five and Lexi was our server. She was so amazing and accommodating and very knowledgeable about the menu wine and much more. She even played a little prank on our daughter-in-law, which was fantastic. The food overall was amazing ambience atmosphere all five out of five we will definitely be back to Sullivan’s as it was one of our best experience so far

Party of six on Christmas Eve and it was outstanding. Good vegan options and great cocktails. Our server Omar was attentive and knowledgeable.

We enjoyed every bit of our dining experience. It was our daughter's Birthday on Christmas Eve and they made it another level higher. From friendly staff to great food it was top notch, and they treated us to a candle cupcake and champagne with a mocktale for our minor.