Best places: Lunch restaurants in Raleigh

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First Watch
Breakfast restaurant
Cafe chain for health-minded breakfast, brunch & lunch options such as omelets, salads & soups.
$$ $$
4.80 (1.6K reviews)
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First Watch
Breakfast restaurant
Cafe chain for health-minded breakfast, brunch & lunch options such as omelets, salads & soups.
$$ $$
4.80 (813 reviews)
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First Watch
Breakfast restaurant
Cafe chain for health-minded breakfast, brunch & lunch options such as omelets, salads & soups.
$$ $$
4.70 (2.9K reviews)
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First Watch
Breakfast restaurant
Cafe chain for health-minded breakfast, brunch & lunch options such as omelets, salads & soups.
$$ $$
4.70 (774 reviews)
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State Farmers Market Restaurant
Southern restaurant (US)
Southern country breakfasts & lunches in a bright space with indoor & outdoor seats by the Market.
$ $$$
4.60 (3.9K reviews)
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First Watch
Breakfast restaurant
Cafe chain for health-minded breakfast, brunch & lunch options such as omelets, salads & soups.
$$ $$
4.60 (2.8K reviews)
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Irregardless
Restaurant
Long-running cafe offering a global menu of locally sourced fare, plus live music.
$$ $$
4.60 (2.5K reviews)
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The Flying Biscuit Cafe
Restaurant
Branch of a laid-back chain known for Southern food & all-day breakfast selections.
$$ $$
4.60 (941 reviews)
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Plates Neighborhood Kitchen
American restaurant
Modern eatery with a globally-inspired, farm-fresh menu, plus signature cocktails & weekend brunch.
$$ $$
4.60 (875 reviews)
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Metro Diner
Diner
Local diner chain serving classic American breakfast & lunch fare in a warm atmosphere.
4.50 (3K reviews)
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Brigs Great Beginnings Restaurant
Breakfast restaurant
Branch of a casual NC chain serving all-day breakfasts, burgers & other comfort-food staples.
$$ $$
4.50 (1.1K reviews)
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The Optimist Raleigh
Coffee shop
👍👍 First visit and I’m hooked! Gorgeous design and atmosphere made me want to just stay all day. The service was excellent: kind and caring people who make delicious coffee. I can’t wait to come back and try out the food menu. This place checks all the important boxes, it has clean restrooms and I love...
4.60 (336 reviews)
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The Flying Biscuit Cafe
Restaurant
Branch of a laid-back chain known for Southern food & all-day breakfast selections.
$$ $$
4.40 (2.9K reviews)
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J. Alexander's Restaurant
American restaurant
Restaurant chain serving wood-fired American fare in a contemporary space with a bar.
$$$ $
4.40 (2.5K reviews)
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Carroll's Kitchen
Restaurant
Housemade breakfast-&-lunch bites in a charity-run counter-serve benefiting women in crisis.
$ $$$
4.70 (179 reviews)
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Jasmin & Olivz Mediterranean - NCSU
Mediterranean restaurant
Basic counter-serve joint supplying Greek & Lebanese wraps, sandwiches, salads & platters.
$ $$$
4.40 (628 reviews)
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Happy + Hale
Health food restaurant
👍👍 Just went to the raleigh location, first time trying happy + hale and had planned to use cash as my credit card was just stolen, I found out at the register that they are cashless (my fault) but the incredibly sweet staff let me have my order anyway!! I tried to tip but they dont accept them! I will...
4.40 (368 reviews)
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STIR
New American restaurant
Modern, relaxed restaurant featuring international cuisine, an oyster bar & cocktails.
$$ $$
4.20 (1.4K reviews)
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BurgerFi
Hamburger restaurant
Stylish, eco-minded chain serving beef burgers, plus hot dogs, craft beer & wine.
$$ $$
4.20 (1.2K reviews)
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Taste, Small Plates & Wine Bar
Restaurant
Bustling, art-filled locale with community tables for unique small plates, wines & craft cocktails.
$$ $$
4.50 (164 reviews)
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