Peppercorns 208 Wolfe Street, Raleigh, NC 27601, City Market, 919-863-0048, This upscale restaurant serves a wide range of Italian and American cuisine Tuesday through Sunday for lunch and dinner. They also serve breakfast on Sundays. 

Greenshields Brewery & Pub 1077 Darrington Drive, Cary, NC 27513, 919-388-1599, This restaurant and brewery offers a varied menu ranging from soups, salads, and sandwiches to appetizers and entrees with an emphasis on British style pub food. A diverse list of handbrewed beers and ales are available to complement your meal. They are open daily for lunch and dinner. 

P.F. Chang's 4325 Glenwood Avenue, Raleigh, NC 27612, Crabtree Valley Mall, 919-787-7754, The P.F. Chang's experience is a unique combination of Chinese cuisine, attentive service, wine, and tempting desserts all served in a stylish, high-energy bistro.  more... 

Ten Ten Restaurant 3812 Western Boulevard, Raleigh, NC 27606, 919-856-1818, The largest Chinese buffet in the area is on site at this casual, family style restaurant that offers a wide range of authentic Chinese and Chinese American dishes using only the freshest ingredients available with all food prepared daily. They are open daily for lunch and dinner. 

Blue Ridge Restaurant 2110 Blue Ridge Road, Raleigh, NC 27607, North Carolina Museum of Art, 919-833-3548, The Triangle's only restaurant with dramatic views of outdoor sculptures and illuminating indoor installations, this wonderful restaurant offers an innovative menu of contemporary American cuisine, as well as fresh baked breads and pastries. They are open Wednesday through Sunday for lunch only; closed on Mondays and Tuesdays. 

Michael Dean's Seafood Grill, Wood Oven & Bar 1705 Millbrook Road, Raleigh, NC 27609, 919-790-9992, Showcasing a wide variety of contemporary American cuisine, this restaurant uses only the freshest ingredients and innovative methods in preparing its unique dishes. Specialties on the menu include fresh seafood and dishes prepared in the wood burning oven. They are open nightly for dinner plus serve lunch Monday through Friday. 

Second Empire Restaurant & Tavern 330 Hillsborough Street, Raleigh, NC 27603, 919-829-3663, Open nightly for dinner, this elegant, yet relaxed restaurant is located in the historic circa 1879 Dodd-Hinsdale House and offers a contemporary, gourmet menu that changes monthly. A year round covered patio and outdoor seating the front porch are available. more... 

Zydeco Downtown 208 Wolfe Street, Raleigh, NC 27601, 919-834-7987, A Louisiana style restaurant and jazz lounge where you can capture the feel of New Orleans' art, music, food, and its decor of a well balanced mix of Cajun cuisine and live entertainment. Entertainment is featured Thursday through Saturday nights.

Melting Pot, The 3100 Wake Forest Road, Raleigh, NC 27609, 919-878-0477, Raleigh's only Fondue restaurant, this restaurant features Swiss and cheddar cheeses, fresh vegetables, meats, and fish on the menu, as well as sweets such as strawberries and chocolates, all cooked at your table. They are open nightly for dinner. 

Bistro 607 607 Glenwood Avenue, Raleigh, NC 27603, 919-828-0840, Voted "The Triangle's Best French Restaurant," this elegant French restaurant is open daily for lunch and dinner and offers a menu that changes monthly with all of the authentic French dishes made with the freshest available ingredients.  

Posta Tuscan Grille 500 Fayetteville Street, Raleigh, NC 27601, 919-833-1120, Located downtown next to the convention center, Posta Tuscan Grille is a traditional Italian steakhouse. 

Vines Bistro 1301 Northwest Maynard Road, Cary, NC 27513, 919-460-3346, Vines Bistro, an independently owned restaurant, is warm and inviting, with a taste-tempting menu, accented with specials that tantalize the taste buds. Vines offers fine Italian-inspired cuisine in a relaxed atmosphere that makes its guests feel welcomed.  

Carolina Ale House 2721 McNeil Street, Raleigh, NC 27608, 919-854-9444, Some of the best steaks in town are served at this sports bar that was rated the "#1 Sports Bar" in town by Spectator Magazine. Features inside the bar include seven satellites, 38 TVs, a nine foot screen TV, pool tables, and a game room. They are open daily for lunch, dinner, and late night dining. more... 

Hibernian Pub & Restaurant 311 Glenwood Avenue, Raleigh, NC 27603, 919-833-2258, Featuring a traditional Irish pub atmosphere, this restaurant and pub offers a diverse menu of both American and international dishes that is served in a warm and comfortable environment Monday through Saturday for lunch, dinner, and late night dining. They are closed on Sundays. 

Tir na nÓg Irish Pub & Restaurant 218 South Blount Street, Raleigh, NC 27601, 919-833-7795, "Raleigh's Original Irish Pub & Restaurant," this friendly pub and restaurant offers a full menu of traditional Irish dishes and traditional pub style dishes, complemented by a large variety of fine beers on tap. They are open Tuesday through Saturday for lunch and dinner and open on Sunday for a spectacular brunch and dinner; closed on Mondays. Live entertainment is provided five nights a week. more... 

42nd Street Oyster Bar 508 West Jones Street, Raleigh, NC 27603, 919-831-2811, The largest selection of fresh seafood and shellfish in Raleigh is available at this landmark restaurant that dates back to 1931 and also offers live entertainment in the lounge. They are open nightly for dinner plus serve lunch Monday through Friday. 

Big Ed's 220 Wolfe Street, Raleigh, NC 27601, 919-836-9909, Enjoy country cooking at its best at this antique filled restaurant that serves a wide variety of Southern breakfast dishes, as well as hot meats and delicious vegetables fresh from the State Farmer's Market. they are open Monday through Saturday for breakfast and lunch only; closed on Sundays. 

Sushi Blues 301 Glenwood Avenue, Raleigh, NC 27603, 919-664-8061, A diverse menu of delectable sushi dishes is offered in a classy atmosphere augmented by jazz and blues music at this unique sushi restaurant that is open nightly for dinner and late night dining plus serves lunch Monday through Friday. 

Angus Barn 9401 Glenwood Avenue, Raleigh, NC 27617, Highway 70 at Aviation Parkway, 919-781-2444, Reservations are recommended for the Angus Barn, the "beefeater's haven." Menu items include New York strip, aged bone-in ribeye, Harris Ranch Black Angus natural organic beef, filet mignon, lobster tail, grilled yellowfin tuna, barbeque baby-back ribs, and rack of lamb. more...

Prime Only Steak & Seafood 9800 Leesville Road, Suite 104, Raleigh, NC 27613, 919-844-1216, One of the finest steakhouses in Raleigh, this full service steakhouse specializes in the finest Midwestern grain-fed beef plus offers seafood, fresh pasta, pork, and chicken dishes on its menu. They are open Monday through Saturday for dinner only; closed on Sundays.