The Petrel Picks

Where to eat in Raleigh

10 restaurants in Raleigh, ranked. Compiled from Michelin, James Beard and World’s 50 Best. No sponsored placements, no affiliate links, and nobody paid to be on this list.

1. 1

   Mala Pata Molino + Cocina

   Bib Gourmand 2025

   Mexican

   2431 Crabtree Blvd, Ste 102, Raleigh, NC 27604

2. 2

   Sam Jones BBQ

   Bib Gourmand 2025

   Barbecue, American, Spanish

   502 W Lenoir St, Raleigh, NC 27601

3. 3

   Poole's

   James Beard winner 2019

   American, Bars & drinks

   428 S McDowell St, Raleigh, NC 27601

4. 4

   Peregrine

   James Beard semifinalist 2026

   American

   1000 Social St, Ste 150, Raleigh, NC 27609

5. 5

   Ajja

   James Beard semifinalist 2026

   Mediterranean

   209 Bickett Blvd, Raleigh, NC 27608

6. 6

   Bida Manda

   Thai, Vietnamese, Bars & drinks

   222 S Blount St, Raleigh, NC 27601

7. 7

   Lime & Lemon Indian Grill & Bar - Raleigh

   Indian, Seafood, Bars & drinks

   105 Friendly Dr, Ste 101, Raleigh, NC 27607

8. 8

   Neomonde Mediterranean Raleigh

   Mediterranean, Vegetarian

   3817 Beryl Rd, Raleigh, NC 27607

9. 9

   The Cowfish Sushi Burger Bar

   Japanese, American, Bars & drinks

   4208 Six Forks Rd, Ste 100, Raleigh, NC 27609

10. 10

    Brewery Bhavana

    Chinese, Bars & drinks

    218 S Blount St, Raleigh, NC 27601

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Award data from Michelin, James Beard and World’s 50 Best. Ordering also considers public review data, which is not reproduced here. Last reviewed September 2026.