Best Restaurants for Outdoor Dining in Raleigh

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1. Mulino Italian Kitchen & Bar

4.6

Exceptional(3007)

Price: Moderate

• Italian • Raleigh

Booked 40 times today

Mulino Italian Kitchen and Bar, a locally owned Italian restaurant that has been named one of Raleigh's best by Raleigh Magazine. Located in the heart of downtown Raleigh, minutes from the Raleigh Convention Center, Mulino offers an authentic dining experience that showcases the rich flavors and traditions of Italy. Guests can enjoy classic Italian dishes made with fresh ingredients, perfectly paired with wines from Italy & beyond.Mulino’s inviting atmosphere includes cozy indoor seating & a beautiful outdoor patio, available on a first-come basis. Mulino can accommodate parties from 2 to 250 guests. For groups of 12 or more, a special large-party menu is available to enhance your dining experience.Parking is available at 209 N. Dawson Street, 329 N McDowell Street, and streetwise along Lane Street.We look forward to welcoming you to Mulino Italian Kitchen and Bar, where every meal is crafted with passion and every guest is treated like family.

2. Irregardless

4.7

Exceptional(5911)

Price: Moderate

• Farm-to-table • Raleigh

Booked 45 times today

Get ready for a delightful culinary journey at Irregardless! A beloved gem in downtown Raleigh serving fresh, seasonal vegetarian delights + carnivore options. Locally owned and bursting with flavor, our menu promises an unforgettable experience. Join us for lunch, dinner, or weekend brunch! Our menu offers something for everyone.

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3. Station At Person Street

3.9

Excellent(83)

Price: Moderate

• American • Raleigh

Booked 2 times today

A corner bar and restaurant nestled on the edge of Raleigh’s Historic Oakwood neighborhood, blending amongst the residential streets like a refuge. In the location that originally served as an Amoco gas station- The Station pays tribute to Raleigh’s rich past as well as present.A cozy, rustic, watering-hole inviting you to hobnob and toast one another over a bucket of suds, a locally crafted brew or an artisinal cocktail. Creative, insightful takes on classic dishes that have been hand-crafted to set the tone for comfort. A place to linger. This is The Station. Welcome home, neighbor. The Station offers a “third space” that is uniquely Raleigh. Spacious outdoor and indoor dining areas, adorned with wood and metal, offer a range of accommodations for our friends.

4. STIR - Raleigh

4.5

Awesome(2257)

Price: Moderate

• American • Raleigh

Booked 27 times today

STIR is the perfect restaurant to enjoy a night out, host clients, or sip a craft cocktail over a dozen oysters. Located in North Hills, the restaurant is an open-air concept with a large, heated outdoor patio. We are open for lunch, dinner, and weekend brunch.Our cold bar and kitchen offers fresh oysters from North Carolina and beyond, traditional Mexican and Peruvian ceviche, and classic entrees and specials, all prepared from scratch.STIR is famous for craft cocktails. We freeze and carve 300-pound blocks of artisanal ice in-house, age certain cocktails in oak barrels for richer flavors, and place others on draft for crispness and carbonation. The result is a categorically elevated cocktail. Our passion for fine spirits also compels us to find and share rare bottles, many of which are extremely difficult to procure.We welcome Raleigh to enjoy our unmatched cocktails, fresh seafood from the cold bar, and classic dishes in an atmosphere of genuine hospitality.

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5. Ruth's Chris Steak House - North Raleigh

4.5

Awesome(1813)

Price: Expensive

• Steakhouse • Raleigh

Booked 36 times today

Ruth's Chris Steak House in Raleigh is located in the vibrant midtown community of North Hills. Whether it's a romantic steak dinner for two, an important business meeting, or a private party, Ruth's Chris Steak House can accommodate your needs and our Raleigh steakhouse provides guests with a warm, comfortable atmosphere of casual elegance.

6. Bella Monica

4.8

Exceptional(3608)

Price: Moderate

• Italian • Raleigh

Booked 31 times today

Benvenuto! Opened August 2000, chef/ owner Corbett Monica and his wife, Julie, created this trattoria as an extension of his Nanas dinner table. A place where the neighborhood gathers to dine and enjoy life. Guests become family at our tables, enjoying recipes handed down from our grandparents. Following tradition, we make our sauce with San Marzano tomatoes and use only the freshest ingredients available, just like Nana. Our gravy is so good that we eat it like soup! Neapolitan menu, thin-crust Flatbread pizzas, Pasta, NC Seafood, Chicken, Local Pork. Without a doubt, the best cannoli you will ever taste! Our wine list features all Italian, hard-to-find selections that are a perfect match for our Pasta and Flatbreads. Wine Spectator 2007-2024. Local art is on our walls and we play a great upbeat music mix. We welcome you to our business, our culture, our family. It is an honor and pleasure to cook for you. Please enjoy our food and the company you share at our table. Mangia bene!

7. J. Betski's

4.8

Exceptional(73)

Price: Expensive

• Contemporary European • Raleigh

Booked 4 times today

Relaxed, casual, lively location serving Contemporary East & Central influenced European Cuisine; featuring a hybrid service system (with additional server assistance available) and located on the edge of the Five Points neighborhood in Raleigh, NC. We use the highest quality seafood, meats, poultry and local produce for our menu of small and mid size plates, providing you a unique and memorable flavor experience. Enjoy one of our expertly created craft cocktails, or order from our list of wines or extensive selection of high quality European and local Beers.

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8. Hibernian Irish Pub & Restaurant - Glenwood

4.2

Awesome(152)

Price: Moderate

• Irish • Raleigh

Booked 1 time today

The downtown Raleigh Hibernian location on 311 Glenwood Ave, was established in May of 2000. It quickly became a staple in the Glenwood South district, a popular dining and nightlife destination in downtown Raleigh for over twelve years. Despite suffering from a devastating fire in December of 2012, we have recently opened our newly renovated doors and are thrilled to be back in the community. The redesigned pub proudly offers floor to ceiling windows that open onto Glenwood Avenue, multiple bars, a second floor patio and bar area overlooking downtown Raleigh.

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9. Colletta - Cary, NC

4.7

Exceptional(1502)

Price: Moderate

• Italian • Cary

Booked 36 times today

Seasonal changes, outstanding ingredients and a made-from-scratch philosophy guide Chef 's menu of house-made focaccia and pasta, antipastis, made-to-order wood-fired pizzas, and piatti. The chef curated dinner and dessert menus, pair with the well balanced wine and beverage program. Located at Fenton in Cary, NC, this casual yet polished family-style Italian restaurant features 120 indoor dining seats, 60 seats outdoors on the semi-covered patio, and a 12-seat bar.

10. Herons

4.9

Exceptional(3068)

Price: Very Expensive

• American • Cary

Booked 16 times today

Herons, the signature restaurant at The Umstead Hotel and Spa in Cary, North Carolina, offers an exceptional fine dining experience for breakfast, lunch, dinner, and weekend brunch. Located close to Raleigh, North Carolina, Herons is known for its locally inspired, seasonal menus and stunning garden views, Herons showcases a full-view kitchen and an elegant, art-filled dining room with floor-to-ceiling windows. Every detail—from the fresh, regionally sourced ingredients to the curated wine list—reflects a commitment to artistry and culinary excellence.

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James
Raleigh / Durham / Chapel Hill •3 reviews
5.0
Dined 3 days ago
Always a great meal. First time for brunch, we are usually dinner patrons. But , we did order off the dinner menu and our adult children had the brunch menu and said it was delicious. Edwin, our waiter was great.
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Ruth's Chris Steak House - North RaleighPrice: Expensive• Steakhouse• Raleigh
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4.5
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Denise
Raleigh / Durham / Chapel Hill •12 reviews
5.0
Dined 3 days ago
Stir was great. Went for Sunday Brunch and as always Stir DOES NOT disappoint. The chicken and waffles was scrumptious as always. The mason jar mimosas are back. Yeahhhhh
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STIR - RaleighPrice: Moderate• American• Raleigh
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4.5
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Chancyvip
New Orleans / Louisiana •31 reviews
5.0
Dined 5 days ago
Irregardless is one of our favorite places to go before we attend a performance downtown. Tonight, we had exceptional service, interesting cocktails, and excellent food, and we were on our way in less than an hour. This delightful Raleigh landmark is always a good choice. My spanakopita was just right, and my husband's steak was beautifully cooked.
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IrregardlessPrice: Moderate• Farm-to-table• Raleigh
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4.7
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Arlene
South Carolina •35 reviews
5.0
Dined 5 days ago
This is not our first visit to Mulino’s. We have never come to Raleigh and not eaten there. It is the best restaurants in Raleigh.
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Mulino Italian Kitchen & BarPrice: Moderate• Italian• Raleigh
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4.6
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Tom
Raleigh / Durham / Chapel Hill •3 reviews
4.0
Dined on Nov 9, 2024
Dined on a Saturday night with my wife and mother in law. It was a great night to dine outdoors, but we decided to take a table indoors due to the noise level outside. Service and food were great, and reasonably priced. Would dine here again!
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Station At Person StreetPrice: Moderate• American• Raleigh
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3.9

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16 restaurants available nearby

1. Mulino Italian Kitchen & Bar

2. Irregardless

3. Station At Person Street

4. STIR - Raleigh

5. Ruth's Chris Steak House - North Raleigh

6. Bella Monica

7. J. Betski's

8. Hibernian Irish Pub & Restaurant - Glenwood

9. Colletta - Cary, NC

10. Herons

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