Highest-rated Restaurants in Raleigh by Diners

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Highest-rated restaurants in Raleigh by diners

Humans are creatures of habit. We tend to stick to our morning routines, rewatch movies we've seen time and time again, and hit up the same tried-and-true restaurants when going out for a meal. In fact, 35% of Americans say they rarely or never try a new restaurant they haven't been to before, according to a from TouchBistro.

But those numbers look quite different when you focus on younger generations—67% of Gen Zers and 40% of millennials in the U.S. say they visit new restaurants once a month or more. When it comes to deciding which new restaurant to try, younger generations are also more likely to rely on social media or online restaurant reviews, through sites like Yelp or Google. The TouchBistro survey found that 52% of Gen Zers have opted to try a new restaurant due to positive feedback on social media, and 67% of millennials have gone to a new dining spot solely because of favorable reviews online.

New restaurants in particular tend to garner a lot of online attention. About 50,000 new restaurants open each year in the U.S., and that number continues to rise. An analysis by Yelp published in June 2024 found that from May 2023 to April 2024. But some of the best restaurants in your neck of the woods might be those established eateries that customers have been visiting for decades.

To help you determine which spots—both new and long-standing—to try out, compiled a list of the highest-rated restaurants in Raleigh, according to reviews from diners as of January 2025. Only restaurants with at least 20 reviews and a 3.0 rating were considered. Read on to find some inspiration for the next time you dine out.

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#27. Sushi Mon

- Rating: 4.6/5 (403 reviews)
- Price level: $$
- Address: 3800 Glenwood Ave. Ste 100 Raleigh, North Carolina
- Categories: Japanese, Sushi Bars
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#26. Michael's English Muffins

- Rating: 4.6/5 (93 reviews)
- Price level: $
- Address: 3611 Spring Forest Road Raleigh, North Carolina
- Categories: Sandwiches, Bakeries
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#25. Press Coffee Crepes Cocktails

- Rating: 4.6/5 (52 reviews)
- Price level: $$
- Address: 400 Hillsborough St. Ste 108 Raleigh, North Carolina
- Categories: Breakfast & Brunch, Coffee & Tea, Cocktail Bars
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#24. Asia Pot

- Rating: 4.6/5 (22 reviews)
- Address: 3215 Avent Ferry Road Raleigh, North Carolina
- Categories: Hot Pot, Asian Fusion, Buffets
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#23. Bazil Indian Cuisine

- Rating: 4.6/5 (124 reviews)
- Price level: $$
- Address: 6602 Glenwood Ave. Ste 1 Raleigh, North Carolina
- Categories: Indian, Beer Bar, Cocktail Bars
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#22. Wicked Links

- Rating: 4.6/5 (25 reviews)
- Price level: $
- Address: 4831 Grove Barton Road Raleigh, North Carolina
- Categories: Hot Dogs, Food Stands
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#21. Purr Cup Cafe

- Rating: 4.6/5 (45 reviews)
- Price level: $
- Address: 210 Prospect Ave. Raleigh, North Carolina
- Categories: Coffee & Tea, Cafes
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#20. City Market Sushi

- Rating: 4.7/5 (352 reviews)
- Price level: $$
- Address: 315 Blake St. Raleigh, North Carolina
- Categories: Sushi Bars
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#19. Gen Ramen

- Rating: 4.7/5 (117 reviews)
- Price level: $$
- Address: 2330 Bale St. Raleigh, North Carolina
- Categories: Ramen, Sushi Bars
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#18. Karavan by 3 Olives

- Rating: 4.7/5 (122 reviews)
- Price level: $$
- Address: 1493 Garner Station Blvd. Raleigh, North Carolina
- Categories: Uzbek, Pizza, Italian
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#17. Bowlba Cafe

- Rating: 4.7/5 (37 reviews)
- Price level: $$
- Address: 3607 Falls River Ave. Ste 117 Raleigh, North Carolina
- Categories: Thai, Bubble Tea, Noodles
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#16. Miso Ramen Bar

- Rating: 4.7/5 (125 reviews)
- Price level: $$
- Address: 2409 Crabtree Blvd. Ste 104 Raleigh, North Carolina
- Categories: Ramen
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#15. Meat & Bite

- Rating: 4.7/5 (72 reviews)
- Address: 2908 Hillsborough St. Raleigh, North Carolina
- Categories: Burgers, Tex-Mex, Wraps
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#14. Sosta Cafe

- Rating: 4.7/5 (240 reviews)
- Price level: $
- Address: 130 East Davie St. Raleigh, North Carolina
- Categories: Coffee & Tea, Sandwiches, Salad
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#13. Chop Shop BBQ & Grill

- Rating: 4.7/5 (92 reviews)
- Price level: $$
- Address: 210 East Six Forks Road Raleigh, North Carolina
- Categories: Food Trucks, Barbecue
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#12. Poke Burri Raleigh

- Rating: 4.7/5 (369 reviews)
- Price level: $$
- Address: 6613 Falls Of Neuse Road Raleigh, North Carolina
- Categories: Poke, Sushi Bars
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#11. Royal Cheesecake & Varieties

- Rating: 4.7/5 (25 reviews)
- Price level: $$
- Address: 6104 Westgate Road Ste 108 Raleigh, North Carolina
- Categories: Desserts, Cupcakes, Gluten-Free
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#10. Carroll's Kitchen

- Rating: 4.7/5 (74 reviews)
- Price level: $
- Address: 19 East Martin St. Raleigh, North Carolina
- Categories: Community Service/Non-Profit, Sandwiches, Breakfast & Brunch
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#9. SmokeStacks Cafe

- Rating: 4.7/5 (104 reviews)
- Price level: $$
- Address: 701 East Lane St. Raleigh, North Carolina
- Categories: Wine Bars, Smokehouse, Breakfast & Brunch
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#8. Pita Bowl

- Rating: 4.8/5 (84 reviews)
- Price level: $$
- Address: 9101 Leesville Road Ste 141 Raleigh, North Carolina
- Categories: Mediterranean
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#7. Bombay Curry

- Rating: 4.8/5 (239 reviews)
- Price level: $$
- Address: 13220 Strickland Road Ste 167 Raleigh, North Carolina
- Categories: Indian
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#6. Berto's Chimis

- Rating: 4.8/5 (26 reviews)
- Address: Raleigh, North Carolina
- Categories: Food Trucks, Dominican
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#5. Black Ivory Café

- Rating: 4.8/5 (62 reviews)
- Address: 3080 Wake Forest Road Raleigh, North Carolina
- Categories: Coffee & Tea, Bubble Tea, Breakfast & Brunch
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#4. A Place At The Table

- Rating: 4.8/5 (221 reviews)
- Price level: $$
- Address: 300 West Hargett St. Ste 50 Raleigh, North Carolina
- Categories: Cafes, Breakfast & Brunch
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#3. Mustang House

- Rating: 4.8/5 (74 reviews)
- Price level: $$
- Address: 411 Fayetteville St. Ste 109 Raleigh, North Carolina
- Categories: Himalayan/Nepalese, Indian
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