Raleigh has restaurants to suit any taste or budget. Durham and Chapel Hill feature the most restaurants in the Raleigh area, but there have been new developments in the Cary area. In fact the the Durham and Chapel Hill neighborhoods were recently voted "Best Small Town For Foodies."
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Raleigh Restaurants by category

American Restaurants

Defining American cuisine can be an almost impossible task, but identifying the best Raleigh American restaurants is thankfully a much easier endeavor. Whether you’re craving the perfectly cooked petit filet or a gourmet version of your favorite macaroni and cheese, look no further than the Raleigh American restaurants which have everything to satiate even the pickiest palettes. After all, there’s a lot more to American cuisine than just apple pie!
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Barbeque

Everyone loves a good barbeque, not only for the food, but for the ambience it creates among the guests who enjoy mingling while the food is being made fresh. But you need not go outdoors or to the neighbors backyard for good barbeque: authentic Raleigh barbeque can be found in a variety of restaurants that offer great taste at an even greater price.
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Burger Joints

Burgers and fries are the most popular American fast food, though every meat eater will tell you that not all burgers are made equal. The most popular Raleigh burger joints are those that don’t just make a killer burger, but allow you to customize your burger and sides to your tastes. These hopping burger joints are typically themed to enhance the experience for guests and remain open well into the wee hours of the night.
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California Cuisine

Raleigh California cuisine is a type of food preparation that fuses different cooking styles and traditionally prepared dishes made with fresh, locally grown ingredients. Most California cuisine includes foods grown in the state, which generally means a lot of greens and lettuce, spinach, berries, avocado, and fresh fruits. There is also a strong influence of Mexican and Latin dishes on California cuisine, of which the tostada is a common favorite.
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Caribbean Restaurants

Raleigh Caribbean restaurants bring the feel and the flavor of the tropics to the customer’s dining table where they enjoy such culinary delights as curried goat, jerk chicken, and even ox tail. Of course, the drinks are no less enticing with their special concoctions of fruit juice and top shelf liquor that makes guests think immediately of the islands. Raleigh Caribbean restaurants are a true getaway, for both guest’s taste buds and state of mind.
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Chinese Restaurants

Raleigh Chinese restaurants are among the most popular in town, delighting diners with such perennial favorites as kung pao, mu shu, and endless varieties of lo mein and fried rice. For those who crave something more authentic than the Chinese style food found at many chain restaurants, there is plenty to choose from: many independently-owned restaurants feature items made of duck, octopus, and even eel. With that kind of variety, there’s something for everyone on the menu.
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