Need hotel and dinner recommendation for Raleigh w/clients

[Anonymous]

Yes, Angus Barn is worth it. It's an institution - it's where all the locals go to celebrate a promotion, anniversary, etc. Also, having grown up in the area I'm pretty surprised about the digs on the food scene there. I was more in Chapel Hill/Durham so could be slightly different but the food is excellent. Eclectic, organic, fresh or you go the other way and go for the best vinegar-based BBQ places, of which there are many!

[Anonymous]

Raleigh isn’t great! But I had a really nice meal with a client at Brodeto, highly recommend. Also apparently that chef or owner has other restaurants which are supposed to be good.
I can’t recommend a hotel as I stayed at an underwhelming Marriott

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:OP here. I travel all over the world and will eat anywhere there is good food. I'm rarely at a loss for trying to find a decent restaurant, but Raleigh is throwing some curve balls.

I hate defaulting to a steakhouse, but I think that's what I have to do for this trip. Here is a great Reddit thread on Raleigh steakhouses, which includes a review of the Angus Barn someone above recommended. I'm inclined to pass on the Angus Barn because it's 12 miles outside of town, but I could be persuaded if it really is worth the drive.

Other top contenders are Vinnie's, Oak, and Capital Grille.

https://www.reddit.com/r/raleigh/comments/16ilo1a/a_definitive_guide_to_raleigh_steakhouses/

I also travel globally for work and outside of BBQ and steak (maybe some seafood on thee coast) NC sucks for food. 8 mos thwree ajd neverr really found anything worthwile. 12 miles outside of town is probably nothing for people from the area, but I get it, that's a trek for mediocre. It is what it is! Work travel and a steakhouse is standard.

[Anonymous]

Raleigh's food scene is much better than it was when I was growing up!

I truly enjoy Winston's Grille in North Raleigh.

Taverna Agora, if you eat on the roof (enclosed) is very enjoyable. It's more about the service and atmosphere and wine than outstanding food.

I wouldn't, personally, go to Angus Barn. I mean, it's a steakhouse barn by an airport. But if that's your thing, by all means!

I think that the Renaissance in North Hills is a good choice. The restaurants there are usually pretty decent for Raleigh as well.

[Anonymous]

Unless you’re paying I’d give an area suggestion for hotels, and let them choose. some people prefer Hilton honors and others Marriott. And there are different classes in each of those. You may end up offending your clients, make yourself look unprofessional, or give the wrong impression about your services if you suggest a specific hotel and it’s too low (or too high).

[Anonymous]

Go for BBQ and get it Carolina style.

[Anonymous]

Go to capital Grille in North Hills. It’s a high end chain so it’s no reflection on you or your choices Whether it’s good or bad.

[Anonymous]

Angus Barn is a legend in Raleigh.

The Pit for barbecue is another legend.

I'd recommend 42nd Street for you, but it has now closed.

~ NC native, Wolfpack Alum

[Anonymous]

My family stays in North Hills each year to break up our drive to HHI and find the town center area to be a nice, easy to enjoy scene. The Renaissance is nice, and everything there is relatively new.

Have you looked into Vivace? It’s an Italian place that’s an easy walk or a 2 min drive from the hotel that I think could fit what you’re looking for. And there are plenty of spots to enjoy for those who want to keep the fun going after the dinner.

Hope you make the most of it!

[Anonymous]

Oh also, the RH there is a much larger/swankier store than what we have in DC and has a restaurant attached - might be something interesting? https://rh.com/us/en/raleigh/restaurant

[Anonymous]

Whenever I had business in Raleigh I’d stay in Durham— it’s got a lot more interesting stuff going on.

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:Oh also, the RH there is a much larger/swankier store than what we have in DC and has a restaurant attached - might be something interesting? https://rh.com/us/en/raleigh/restaurant

Thank you! This is exactly what’s needed for this trip. Booked!

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:Raleigh's food scene is much better than it was when I was growing up!

I truly enjoy Winston's Grille in North Raleigh.

Taverna Agora, if you eat on the roof (enclosed) is very enjoyable. It's more about the service and atmosphere and wine than outstanding food.

I wouldn't, personally, go to Angus Barn. I mean, it's a steakhouse barn by an airport. But if that's your thing, by all means!

I think that the Renaissance in North Hills is a good choice. The restaurants there are usually pretty decent for Raleigh as well.

cary resident here. Stay at Umstead and eat at Angus barn.

[Anonymous]

Winston's Grille is also a good place to eat.

[Anonymous]

Motel 6 or La Quinta for hotel and dinner at Applebees. You’re welcome.