Diners' Choice: Best Overall restaurants in Raleigh

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Updated July 05, 2025

Looking for the best overall restaurants in Raleigh? You’re in the right place. Each month, OpenTable analyzes nearly 2 million global diner reviews from the past four months. We sort the results by location and category to help you discover new favorite restaurants. It's a great partnership: you reserve, eat, and review. We listen...and deliver the results for all to benefit. Enjoy!

Oxford Oaks Distillery

4.9

4.9 (297)

$30 and under

American

Oxford

About the restaurant

seeking a memorable dining experience, Oxford Oaks Distillery is the perfect destination. Located in historic Oxford, North Carolina, this establishment combines upscale dining with handcrafted spirits in a warm, inviting atmosphere. As you enter, the elegant décor and exposed brick walls set the stage for a culinary adventure. The enticing aromas of freshly baked bread and sizzling steaks will awaken your senses. The menu features a variety of dishes made from the finest seasonal ingredients, including appetizers like housemade crab dip and tuna tataki. For the main course, choose from succulent steaks, perfectly seared seafood, or delicious vegetarian options, each crafted with care and artistry. To enhance your meal, explore Oxford Oaks' extensive bar, which includes their own handcrafted spirits and a curated selection of wines and craft beers. Whether celebrating a special occasion or enjoying a night out, Oxford Oaks Distillery promises an unforgettable experience.

Top review

Suzan

Dined on Jul 14, 2025

I recommend the chef’s dinner to everyone. The food is outstanding and each course is paired with the perfect wine. The service is excellent and the atmosphere always complements the theme of the dinner.

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Osha Thai Kitchen & Sushi

4.9

4.9 (999)

$30 and under

Thai

Holly Springs

About the restaurant

Osha Thai Kitchen & Sushi, named after the Thai word “osha” meaning, tasty or good, is more than just providing you, the guest, with good food. We are striving each day to deliver an atmosphere that is not only welcoming, but one that you will be happy to share with your friends and family. A consistent experience of authentic Thai food and sushi that will wake your taste buds up and have you asking for more.

For Take Out ordering online, please visit oshathaikitchennc.com

Please note that if you party does not arrive within 15 minutes of your reservation time, we may need to release your table and place your back on the waitlist (if exists) or offer the table to other customers. We will provide you with the current wait time so that you can make an informed decision. If you think you may be running late, please let us know and we will do our best to accommodate you.

We may contact you about this reservation so please ensure your email and phone number are correct when setting.

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Barbara

Dined 5 days ago

OSHA is my favorite Thai and sushi place! Best sushi in the triangle! It is my go to place whenever I have family or friends come to visit!

Encore Ristorante

4.9

4.9 (186)

$31 to $50

Italian

Raleigh

About the restaurant

Now Accepting Reservations For July 9th and beyond,
The crew from Northside Bistro are now going to provide some amazing Italian cuisine, Top notch Steaks, and delightful seafood. Expect to see some of the great cooks and friendly staff you expect at Northside along with some great new team members we are excited to introduce to the area.
Chef John and his team are excited to bring you some takes on classic Italian cuisine along with some expected twists and turns to keep things current and we will always hunt for the highest quality ingredients we can find. Service promises to be warm and inviting never taking our focus off the details that matter while still keeping it fun and light hearted.
The decor here at Encore is a polished but comfy, the environment will create great energy and a sense of community but still provide some romantic corners for a Romantic evening with loved ones.
Carol and John are so excited to bring their second offering to the North Raleigh area!

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Geoffrey

Dined 6 days ago

This was a great restaurant and i highly recommend it for lunch.

Maximillians Grill & Wine Bar

4.9

4.9 (982)

$31 to $50

Contemporary American

Cary

About the restaurant

Maximillians Grill & Wine Bar has been serving Cary & the Triangle since 1991. Owned and operated by Will & Margie Hennessee, Maximillians offers global cuisine using locally sourced, seasonal ingredients. Offering over 15 wines by the glass in addition to an extensive bottle list, or enjoy one of our hand crafted cocktails or local draft beers. We hope you will join us, and if it is your first visit, it won't be your last! Cheers!

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Gina

Dined on Jul 16, 2025

Great as always. It’s been a while since we dined here, loved the new drink menu offerings.

Azitra

4.9

4.9 (1401)

$30 and under

Indian

Raleigh

About the restaurant

Azitra is an "Indian Culinary Nirvana" sharing the love of great food, wine and community.

We pride ourselves on fun takes on Indian food, both modern and contemporary. We have a Wine Spectator award winning wine program, and an innovative cocktail program.

Azitra awakens the inner soul through colorful ambiance, rich Indian palate and complex tastes with a seductive dining room, a fashionable bar, intimate private lounge and outdoor seating. We strive to create memorable dining experiences day after day. Guests can sample the vibrant flavors of India. Our menu features classic Indian cuisine reinvented for today’s more discerning palate. We invite you to indulge in India’s culinary treasures, time after time.

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BrendaVIP

Dined 7 days ago

Delicious, innovative Indian food and cocktails. Great service, beautiful atmosphere. Very consistent — this is my second time dining there.

Bodega Tapas and Wine

4.9

4.9 (937)

$30 and under

Tapas / Small Plates

Wake Forest

About the restaurant

Bodega Tapas, Wine, and Rum. Local and imported artisanal ingredients offered in an affordable small plate format. Enjoy the rum bar with craft, from scratch cocktails, or rum tastings in one and two ounce pours. Most of our extensive wine list is offered by the glass, bottle and tasting pour so you can indulge on high end wines with out breaking the bank. Order as many or little small plates as you like to snack on or piece a meal together and try an array of different wines. We’re perfect for a small bite after work, a night out with friends or an intimate date night. we look forward to having you at our table .
If you are a party of 5 and more, please contact us at Bodega and we will be happy to accommodate you.

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DanaVIP

Dined 2 days ago

Wonderful food, amazing staff, super kind and interactive chef/ owner

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Popular dish

Lamb Meatballs

Popular dish

Beef Empanada NC Wagyu

Gonza Tacos y Tequila - North Raleigh

4.9

4.9 (1459)

$30 and under

Mexican

Raleigh

About the restaurant

Come experience Raleigh's Colombo-Mexican Tacos y Tequila Joint!

Hand Crafted Latin Cocktails
Extensive List of Tequilas & Regional Spirits
Carefully Selected List of Latin Wines & Latin Beers

Voted Best Latin Restaurant in the Triangle by Wake County Living Magazine!

Won the Indy Award for Best Mexican / Latin American in the Triangle!

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Danny

Dined 3 days ago

Always a great experience. Great atmosphere and great food.

Trophy Brewing & Pizza

4.9

4.9 (310)

$30 and under

Pizzeria

Raleigh

About the restaurant

A brewery and full service restaurant serving hand-made pizza and more in Downtown Raleigh. We feature Detroit style pizza on Monday and Tuesday from 4pm until they're gone. We have a full bar featuring inventive cocktails, great wine, cider, non-alcoholic options, and more!

We have several areas for private events and larger gatherings. Reach out to our events team for details: events@trophybrewing.com

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ira

Dined on Jul 11, 2025

as usual salads were excellent, the spicy pizza was terrific and farmers pizza was great. Of course the beer on tap - beyond wonderful. great night, cant wait to come back!

East End Bistrot Raleigh

4.8

4.8 (331)

$50 and over

Steakhouse

Raleigh

About the restaurant

East End Bistrot offers an exceptional dining experience where French tradition meets Asian inspiration. Chef William D’Auvray and his team showcase a menu of responsibly and sustainably-harvested seafood, prime meats, and seasonal produce — all presented simply and elegantly. An enchanting ambiance, extensive wine list, and exemplary service elevate the East End Bistrot experience to new heights. Book a reservation and discover why we we were awarded Best New Restaurant and Restaurant of the Year back-to-back by Raleigh Magazine.

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SteveVIP

Dined 3 days ago

overall enjoyed our dinner, surprised by how many other diners dressing very casual when I thought the restaurant had a dress code. Also a little underwhelmed by their wine services. Large glasses and waiter did very large pours from the bottle we brought. was not offered a decanter and last glasses had heavy sediment. Food was very well done.

cafe tiramisu

4.9

4.9 (1693)

$30 and under

Italian

Raleigh

About the restaurant

Located in Raleigh, North Carolina, Cafe Tiramisu offers a menu full of authentic Northern Italian cuisine. The family-owned and operated restaurant is decorated sparingly and the dining room is a cozy, relaxing environment. Cafe Tiramisu has a full bar but specializes in wine with an extensive wine selection both by the glass and by the bottle.

Try the ravioli or the shrimp dip to start out your meal at Cafe Tiramisu. Choose from Italian classics like the lasagna or the marsala. The menu includes plenty of vegetarian and gluten-free options as well. Choose one of the restaurant's sides for your entree like the fried eggplant or the sauteed spinach.

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DanVIP

Dined 6 days ago

I’m always amazed at the level of great food and great service at this restaurant.

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