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.
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
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/