New and Notable Restaurants
From a chic upscale bistro to a coming-soon hot spot, get the buzz on the Triangle restaurant scene.
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The Big Easy
222 Fayetteville St, Raleigh, NC
A slice of Bourbon Street in the heart of downtown Raleigh. -
Joe's Joint
161 1/2 E Franklin St, Chapel Hill, NC
Funky, yet nostalgic decor, pays homage to '50s diner era, with reasonable prices to match the era. -
The Grille at the Preserve
128 The Preserve Trail, Chapel Hill, NC
The greens dot the horizon, a perfect setting for a beer at the bar or wine by the fireplace. -
Xiloa Restaurant
748 Ninth St, Durham, NC
Traditional Nicaraguan dishes spice up downtown Durham. -
South
4351 The Circle at North Hills St Ste 119, Raleigh, NC
Southern hospitality served with a side of style and panache.
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Bogart's American Restaurant in Downtown Raleigh NC, Steaks, Lunch, Martini Bar
510 Glenwood Ave, Raleigh, NC
A '40s-themed restaurant serves American cuisine with a modern-day flair. -
Magnolia Grill
1002 Ninth St, Durham, NC
New Southern cuisine from this husband-and-wife team wows Durham, and beyond. -
Bonne Soiree
421 W Franklin St, Chapel Hill, NC
This European restaurant only has capacity for 32 people a night, so enjoy the seclusion if you can get a table. -
Bin 54
1201-M Raleigh Rd, Chapel Hill, NC
Chapel Hill's high-end steakhouse has it all: Delectable dishes, stellar service and an atmosphere rich in stylish romance. -
Fairview
3001 Cameron Blvd, Durham, NC
Posh elegance meets Southern charm at this restaurant in the Washington Duke Inn. -
Fearrington Restaurant
2000 Fearrington Village, Pittsboro, NC
Old-fashioned hospitality meets upscale nouvelle Southern cooking. -
Four Square Restaurant
2701 Chapel Hill Rd, Durham, NC
An intoxicating mix of lovely decor and inspired cuisine. -
Herons
100 Woodland Pond, Cary, NC
True destination dining in a scenic setting at this high-end hotel restaurant in Cary. -
Il Palio
1505 E Franklin St, Chapel Hill, NC
Refined Italian cuisine in an elegant, upscale setting at the Siena Hotel. -
Jibarra
7420 Six Forks Rd, Raleigh, NC
Fresh, creative worldly flavors and a feisty tequila watering hole redefine authentic Mexican dining. -
Rey's Restaurant
1130 Buck Jones Rd, Raleigh, NC
Upscale restaurant with a French Quarter flair offers private rooms, a cigar room, fireplace dining and takeout. -
Ruth's Chris Steak House
2010 Renaissance Park Pl, Cary, NC
Sophisticated American chain serves up corn-fed USDA prime cuts and New Orleans-style appetizers and sides. -
Second Empire Restaurant
330 Hillsborough St, Raleigh, NC
Hillsborough Street's shining culinary jewel isn't just another pretty face.

