Diners' Choice: American restaurants in Raleigh

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Updated December 05, 2024

Looking for restaurants with the best overall American cuisine in Raleigh? You’re in the right place. Each month OpenTable analyzes more than 400,000 new diner reviews. We sort the results by category to help you discover new favorites. It's a great partnership: you reserve, eat, and review. We listen...and deliver the results for all to benefit. Enjoy!

Oxford Oaks Distillery

4.8

4.8 (239)

$31 to $50

American

Oxford

About the restaurant

A Unique Dining and Libations Destination in the heart of downtown Oxford, N.C.

Oxford Oaks features a micro distillery, specialty cocktail bar and upscale restaurant where the community can gather and enjoy fine spirits, elevated cocktails and delicious cuisine.

Top review

Sherry

Dined 1 day ago

The food was amazing! It was expensive so save your money up to go. lol. It is well worth it. The service was top notch. Our waitress could have came a little more often, but she was great.

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Experience

Chef's Four Course Dinner and Wine Pairing

Herons

4.9

4.9 (3081)

$50 and over

American

Cary

About the restaurant

Herons, the signature restaurant at The Umstead Hotel and Spa in Cary, North Carolina, offers an exceptional fine dining experience for breakfast, lunch, dinner, and weekend brunch. Located close to Raleigh, North Carolina, Herons is known for its locally inspired, seasonal menus and stunning garden views, Herons showcases a full-view kitchen and an elegant, art-filled dining room with floor-to-ceiling windows. Every detail—from the fresh, regionally sourced ingredients to the curated wine list—reflects a commitment to artistry and culinary excellence.

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Joan

Dined 4 days ago

Servers work as a team really well. Excellent food, customer service and ambiance.

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4.8

4.8 (2405)

$31 to $50

American

Raleigh

About the restaurant

Seasons 52 is a Fresh Grill and Wine Bar offering a seasonal menu that is naturally lighter and always flavorful. Our seasonal menus feature ingredients at their peak of freshness, oak-fire grilled or brick oven roasted (without a fryer in sight) to be naturally lighter and more flavorful. We also offer an extensive list of wines by the glass and bottle. Here, you'll always feel free to enjoy every bite, every sip, every moment. Lunch and dinner daily with happy hour Monday-Thursday from 3-6PM.

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Peggy

Dined 4 days ago

We thoroughly enjoyed our dinner. This was the first time for two of our friends. They were very impressed. The salmon cedar plank dinner is delicious. Highly recommend and will definitely go back soon.

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Popular dish

Lump Crab Cake Sandwich

Winston's Grille

4.8

4.8 (1922)

$31 to $50

American

Raleigh

About the restaurant

Established in 1986, Winston's Grille is dedicated to making "everyday dining experiences lasting memories" for over 36 years. Traditional, American fare dishes, made "from scratch", located in North Raleigh in the Sutton Square Shopping Center. We pride ourselves on consistently serving excellent food and service.

Start your dining experience with one of our famous appetizers like the Carolina Crab Dip, Bruschetta, or Jam Jam Shrimp. Enjoy a glass of Chardonnay or locally crafted beer on our award winning, expansive heated patio. Our menu offers crowd favorites such as our Hand Rolled Sushi, Cashew Salmon, Black and Bleu Salad, Winston's Old Fashioned Burger, Winston's Prime Rib and many more. We offer daily features, gluten-free options, and vegan & vegetarian choices. No visit to Winston's Grille is complete without trying our homemade ice cream. After dining at Winston's Grille, we want you to be asking yourself "when are you coming back, rather than where you'll go next".

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BettyVIP

Dined 4 days ago

It was "MEATLOAF TUESDAY" and it did not disappoint. Mine arrived with mashed potatoes and collards (I asked for them instead of the mixed veggies). Everything was delicious. Some rolls were brought out, but they were hard and tough. For dessert I got the lemon cheesecake that was delicious! Winston's is usually on top of their game, but every once in a while (for example: the rolls) something is below par for them.

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Popular dish

Chicken Pasta

Lucky 32 Southern Kitchen - Cary

4.7

4.7 (5931)

$30 and under

American

Cary

About the restaurant

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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jessica

Dined 1 day ago

Great food and service again! The food is fresh and delicious as always, not to mention fair prices!

True Food Kitchen - Raleigh

4.5

4.5 (73)

$30 and under

American

Raleigh

About the restaurant

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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Darryle

Dined 4 days ago

True Kitchen provided a unique dining experience for me. In search of something new in the Raleigh area, I discovered a gem. I enjoyed lunch, and both the service and the meal were exceptional. I highly recommend trying the Air Fried Chicken Tenders with Hot Honey sauce and the Kale Salad. Additionally, I suggest requesting professional server Alex for an excellent experience.

RH Rooftop Restaurant Raleigh

4.6

4.6 (112)

$50 and over

American

Raleigh

About the restaurant

The RH Rooftop Restaurant is located on the third floor of RH Raleigh, The Gallery at North Hills. Enjoy a menu of enduring classics and signature dishes, along with a curated selection of Champagnes and wines. Dine in a year-round skylit garden escape with heritage olive trees, sparkling chandeliers and a cascading, cast-stone center fountain.

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Steven

Dined 5 days ago

Our first time here and the food and service was exceptional. The place was even more beautiful. 100% a must try! You will love it.

Peak on Salem

4.5

4.5 (623)

$30 and under

American

Apex

About the restaurant

Drinking great wine with great food in good company is one of life’s most civilized pleasures.

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Doug

Dined 4 days ago

The Tomahawk Pork Chop was excellent, and the Shrimp & Grits, to die for. What a fantastic combination of shrimp, sausage, grits and MMMM! Will definitely be back for more.

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4.5

4.5 (2272)

$30 and under

American

Raleigh

About the restaurant

STIR is the perfect restaurant to enjoy a night out, host clients, or sip a craft cocktail over a dozen oysters. Located in North Hills, the restaurant is an open-air concept with a large, heated outdoor patio. We are open for lunch, dinner, and weekend brunch.

Our cold bar and kitchen offers fresh oysters from North Carolina and beyond, traditional Mexican and Peruvian ceviche, and classic entrees and specials, all prepared from scratch.

STIR is famous for craft cocktails. We freeze and carve 300-pound blocks of artisanal ice in-house, age certain cocktails in oak barrels for richer flavors, and place others on draft for crispness and carbonation.
The result is a categorically elevated cocktail. Our passion for fine spirits also compels us to find and share rare bottles, many of which are extremely difficult to procure.

We welcome Raleigh to enjoy our unmatched cocktails, fresh seafood from the cold bar, and classic dishes in an atmosphere of genuine hospitality.

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KerriVIP

Dined on Dec 11, 2024

Food was amazing. Fun tasty drinks with great service Espresso Martini was delicious

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Popular dish

Vegan Poke Bowl Entrée

4.5

4.5 (807)

$30 and under

American

Raleigh

About the restaurant

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.

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DVIP

Dined 7 days ago

Went to brunch with friends. Excellent atmosphere and service. Food was delicious, and we were able to order off menu items like scrambled eggs. Thank you!!

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Prime Rib Scramble Bowl

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