The best restaurant in Raleigh! Small plates that are fun to share. They don't take reservations but if you show up right at 5 pm you can usually get into their first seating, or show up a bit later and put your name in. They will tell you a specific time to come back and you can walk around and enjoy the area in the meantime.
Casual bar with great cocktails and smash burgers. Lots of outdoor seating. We love the ice cream spot nextdoor as well (Two Roosters)!
Our favorite bakery. Try the bomboloni, you won't regret it!
Nice Laotian restaurant that does take reservations. We love the pork belly soup.
Our favorite patio and view! Also takes reservations.
Cocktail bar where we had our first date!