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Overlook Raleigh Downtown Restaurant

4 (151)
$30 and under
American
616 S Salisbury St, Raleigh, NC 27601

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2 people
7:00 PM
Booked 5 times today
Experiences are available.

About this restaurant

  • Great for scenic views
  • Charming
  • Neighborhood gem
The Overlook features a seasonal internationally influenced full-service menu accompanied by premium spirits, wines and local brews, as well as a rotating selection of signature specialty entrées created by our Executive Chef Johnny Petrie. We are located directly across from the Raleigh Convention Center, Martin Marietta Center for the Performing Arts and the Red Hat Amphitheater.

LOCATED INSIDE THE RESIDENCE INN RALEIGH DOWNTOWN

Dining areas

Additional information

  • Dining style
    Casual Dining
  • Price
    $30 and under
  • Cuisines
    American, International, Global, International
  • Hours of operation
    Mon–Sat 5:00 pm–10:00 pm
  • Phone number
  • Payment options
    AMEX, Discover, Mastercard, Visa
  • Dress code
    Casual Dress
  • Executive chef
    Johnny Petrie
  • Private party facilities
    For private events please contact the hotel sales team at the hotel number
  • Neighborhood
    Raleigh
  • Cross street
    East South st.
  • Parking details
    Performing Arts Parking deck Level 4 is connected to the 2nd floor of the hotel.
  • Additional
    Bar/Lounge, Beer, Cocktails, Counter Seating, Full Bar, Gluten-free Options, Non-Smoking, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Takeout, Vegan, Wheelchair Access, Wine

Experiences

  • Burger & Brew Thursday

    Multiple dates available
    Kick off the weekend early with our unbeatable Thursday night special! Enjoy a juicy, handcrafted burger stacked with all your favorite fixings, paired perfectly with an ice-cold draft beer — all for just $20. Available every Thursday night. Come hungry, leave happy!
    Burger & Brew Thursday Photo

Offers

  • BURGER & BREW THURSDAYS

    Multiple dates available
    Thu - 5:00 PM - 9:15 PM
    Join us for Burger & Brew night every Thursday evening at Overlook restaurant. Grab some friends and treat yourselves to an Overlook Burger and your choice of ice-cold beer for $20. Overlook Burger: two 4oz patties, smoked bacon, overlook sauce, house-made pickles, lettuce, tomato, white american cheese, french fries

    BURGER & BREW THURSDAYS Photo

What 151 people are saying

Overlook Raleigh Downtown Restaurant reviews from people who’ve dined at this restaurant. Based on recent rating.

Overall ratings and reviews

Reviews can only be made by diners who have eaten at this restaurant

4.0
4.0 based on recent ratings
  • 3.8Food
  • 4.2Service
  • 3.7Ambience
  • 3.6Value

NoiseModerate

Loved For

  • Raleigh / Durham / Chapel Hill

    Great for scenic views

  • Raleigh

    Great for scenic views

Review summary

AI-generated from verified diner reviews
Overlook Raleigh Downtown Restaurant offers "excellent service" and "delicious food" with a "beautiful view," making it ideal for pre-show meals. While some guests noted limited menu options and slow service, others praised the "wonderful" dining experience with standout dishes like flatbread pizza and macaroni and cheese. Perfect for a convenient, scenic meal.
151 Reviews
  1. Jacqueline

    Unspecified1 review

    5.0

    Dined 7 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    I really enjoyed my burger and fries at Overlook. I loved how they gave me 2 patties instead of 1 on my burger. Not only was my food so good, but it was hot and fresh too. I love the sweet tea too. The waiter in which I don't recall her name, but she is a brunette, she made something to put in my sweet tea to make it sweeter. I did not know that this restaurant was located inside of a hotel which makes me want to visit even more. I loved how my needs and my friends needs were met while we were there. I got a chance to try a girlfriend of mine chicken Alfredo pasta and I must say that I wanna try that dish when I come back. It was really good and the thing of it is, they give you really good portions when it comes to your food.

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  2. Martia

    Raleigh / Durham / Chapel Hill3 reviews

    4.0

    Dined on June 20, 2025

    1. Overall 4
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 4
    My husband and I were staying at the Residence Inn for the night so we decided to eat at the restaurant on site. The food, drinks, and service was excellent. The waitress was very nice and even comped our drinks! Our only complaint was that we made reservations to dine outside however other hotel guests were occupying the tables and chairs on the patio. The waitress and hostess did their best to accommodate us and found us a table and chairs. Overall the view was beautiful and I’d love to return.

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  3. Andrew

    Raleigh / Durham / Chapel Hill1 review

    2.0

    Dined on June 7, 2025

    1. Overall 2
    2. Food 3
    3. Service 2
    4. Ambience 1
    Okay restaurant, food was okay and service could have been better.

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  4. Stephen

    Coastal North Carolina25 reviews

    4.0

    Dined on June 5, 2025

    1. Overall 4
    2. Food 3
    3. Service 4
    4. Ambience 4
    Great location for a pre-show meal at the Martin-Marietta Center. Good views, good service. Food was mediocre. Your basic hotel restaurant fare. Little pricey for the quality.

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  5. Becky VIP

    Raleigh / Durham / Chapel Hill17 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on June 4, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Loved our visit to Overlook. Service was exceptional and sitting outside was a plus on a very nice North Carolina night.

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  6. Marty

    Raleigh / Durham / Chapel Hill1 review

    3.0

    Dined on May 16, 2025

    1. Overall 3
    2. Food 3
    3. Service 3
    4. Ambience 4
    Entrees Salmon not cooked as ordered, Chicken was so so. Mashed potatoes and vegetables were very good. Service was very slow and meal prep even slower.

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  7. OpenTable Diner

    Raleigh / Durham / Chapel Hill7 reviews

    4.0

    Dined on May 10, 2025

    1. Overall 4
    2. Food 4
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 4
    Jesse, our waitress was very nice and served us well. Everyone at our table liked their food. The vegetable of the day was zucchini, squash and peppers. The other vegetable offered was asparagus. Neither were liked for two at the table. Wish broccoli had been an alternative. Also, the menu selections for entres was limited. Would have liked to have more options.

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  8. Scott VIP

    Indiana6 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on April 21, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Quiet place that allowed for conversation Which is nice

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  9. Derek

    Coastal North Carolina1 review

    2.0

    Dined on April 12, 2025

    1. Overall 2
    2. Food 2
    3. Service 2
    4. Ambience 2
    Not as advertised Finger food kind of place Dealt with two servers talking crap about one another. Very unprofessional

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  10. Fred

    Unspecified1 review

    5.0

    Dined on April 11, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 4
    Nice pleasant restaurant. Staff, and excellent food. Nice overlook of convention center and getting to watch people arrive for symphony and for comedy show thst night. And super hsndyforpsrking and short walk to cover. Esp. Good for less able persons and partners.

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FAQs

Overlook Raleigh Downtown Restaurant offers takeout which you can order by calling the restaurant at (919) 856-0017.

Overlook Raleigh Downtown Restaurant is rated 4 stars by 151 OpenTable diners.

Yes, you can generally book this restaurant by choosing the date, time and party size on OpenTable.

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2 people
7:00 PM
Booked 5 times today
Experiences are available.
Google Map for Overlook Raleigh Downtown Restaurant

616 S Salisbury St, Raleigh, NC 27601

Dining areas

Additional information

  • Cross street
    East South st.
  • Neighborhood
    Raleigh
  • Hours of operation
    Mon–Sat 5:00 pm–10:00 pm
  • Price
    $30 and under
  • Cuisines
    American, International, Global, International
  • Dining style
    Casual Dining
  • Dress code
    Casual Dress
  • Parking details
    Performing Arts Parking deck Level 4 is connected to the 2nd floor of the hotel.
  • Payment options
    AMEX, Discover, Mastercard, Visa
  • Executive chef
    Johnny Petrie
  • Additional
    Bar/Lounge, Beer, Cocktails, Counter Seating, Full Bar, Gluten-free Options, Non-Smoking, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Takeout, Vegan, Wheelchair Access, Wine
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