Downtown Raleigh Restaurant Week 2024

Anthony's LaPiazza

Italian

Dinner - 3 Course Prix-Fixe - $$$

Primo (choose 1) -
Tossed salad

Caesar salad

Mozzarella in carroza (fried mozzarella topped with homemade sauce)

Zucchini sticks

Secondo (choose 1) -
Chicken Francese or Marsala: Served with your choice of either veggie or potato

Chicken Parmesan: Served with pasta

Salmon Lapiazza: In a lemon sauce with capers

Classic Lasagna

Homemade rigatoni alla vodka: Add stracciatella

Gluten free penne pasta with your choice of sauce

Dolce (choose 1) -
Large cannoli

Rainbow cake

Dinner Special - $

Drink Specials (offered all week from open to close) -
Martinis: Any choice including espresso & tiramisu martinis ($9)

To Go (offered from open to close) -
Large with 1 Topping Staten Island Style Pizza ($10.99)

Lunch Special - $

Lunch (until 3pm) -

12 inch Big Boy Philly Cheesesteak all the way. Served with waffle fries ($14.99)

12 inch Big Boy Italian Hero. Served with waffle fries ($14.99)

12 inch Big Boy Meatball Parm Hero. Served with waffle fries ($14.99)

2 cheese pizza slices and fountain drink ($5.99)

Any lunch size pasta dish ($12)

Botanical Lounge

Lounge & Tapas

Dinner - 3 Course Prix-Fixe - $$

3-Course Dinner ($35)

First Course (Choose 1) -
Arugula salad: strawberry, chevre, pistachio, rhubarb emulsion

Fried oysters: green goddess, balsamic pearls

Second Course (Choose 1) -
Brown butter cauliflower: peruvian peppers, petite greens, smoked pecan romesco

Ground angus beef empanada: Curtido, crema, & fresno

Airline chicken: Hominy saute, black bean, & choriqueso

Third Course (Choose 1) -
Strawberry S'mores: Roasted strawberries, graham cracker, chocolate ganache, & toasted marshmallow

Crème Brulee Cheesecake: Prickly pear puree, sopapilla

Centro Mexican Restaurant

Mexican

Dinner - 3 Course Prix-Fixe - $$$

3-Course Dinner ($40)

Appetizer -
Bulgogi Nachos

Entree -
Grilled Chicken and Pumpkin Mole

Dessert -
Cajeta Tres Leches

City Club Raleigh

Modern American

Dinner - 3 Course Prix-Fixe - $$$

3-Course Dinner ($95)

Salad (Choose 1) -
Melon and Prosciutto Salad: Grilled melon, crispy prosciutto, blue cheese, spinach, & pine nut pesto

Endive Waldorf: Walnut, apple, celery, grape, & endive

Grilled Caesar: Parm chip, grilled romaine, caesar cream, & crouton

Scallop Ceviche: Lemon grass vinaigrette, caviar, & grape fruit

Entree (Choose 1) -
Beef Wellington Table Side: Roasted garlic potato bake, asparagus, & bordelaise

Duck 2 Way: Duck breast, confit duck, orange bourbon duck jus, garlic and parsnip puree, & seared bok choy

Bison Tenderloin: Garlic whipped potato smoked eggplant puree, honey glazed baby carrot, & beef demi

Pistachio Encrusted Salmon: Celeriac, fennel, mushroom, cabbage, & saffron beurre blanc

Dessert (Choose 1) -
Seasonal Creme Brule

Bananas Foster Table Side

Baked Alaska Table Side

Lunch Special - $$$

Salad + Entree ($55)

SALAD (Choose 1) -
Grilled Caesar: Parm chip, grilled romaine, ceasar cream, & crouton

Fall Cobb: Kale, boiled egg, roasted butternut, apple, bacon , cranberry, & citrus vinaigrette

Fruit Salad: Arugula, orange, chickpea, pomegranate, & orange vinaigrette

Nutty Apple Salad: Apple, croutons, celery, blue cheese, walnuts, spinach, honey, & thyme vinaigrette

ENTRÉE (Choose 1) -
Wagyu French Dip: Wagyu bacon, peppers, onion, swiss cheese, hoagie, & au jus

Chicken Pot Pie: Served in a vol au vents

Steak Frites: 6oz filet, house made tater tots, & mushroom demi-glaze

Pistachio Crusted Salmon: Celeriac, fennel, mushroom, cabbage, & saffron beurre blanc

Italian Club: Salami, ham, turkey, tomato, peppers, shaved lettuce, & Italian dressing

Soup Du Jour: Fresh local ingredients, made from scratch

Gravy

Italian

Dinner - 3 Course Prix-Fixe - $$$

3-Course Dinner ($45)

Primo (Choose 1) -
Caesar Salad: Romaine, shaved cheese blend, croûtons, and our house-made Caesar dressing

Risotto Balls: Two fontina and herb stuffed risotto balls, breaded and fried to perfection. Served with house-made Gravy

Fried Zucchini Blossoms: Two fried zucchini blossoms stuffed with ricotta and mascarpone cheese and served with a basil ranch dressing

Secondi (Choose 1) -
Chicken Parmesan: Parmesan-breaded chicken cutlet and shredded mozzarella served over spaghetti and gravy

Short Rib Ragu: Braised short rib and sofrito vegetables cooked in a San Marzano tomato sauce, topped with a gorgonzola cream sauce

Spinach Artichoke Risotto (vegetarian and gluten-free): Sauteed spinach and artichoke in a creamy risotto 

Dolce (Choose 1) -
Tiramisu: Amaretto-vanilla mascarpone cream, chocolate shavings, espresso-dipped ladyfingers, chocolate-covered espresso beans

Peach Cannoli: A cannoli shell filled with ricotta, mascarpone and fresh peaches, topped with honey

Irregardless Cafe

Vegan, Omnivore, & Vegetarian Fare

Dinner - 3 Course Prix-Fixe - $$$

3-Course Dinner with Vegan & GF Options

First Course (Choose one) –
Black eyed pea falafel: Lemon tahini, tomato salad, fresh herbs (vegan, GF)

Roasted butter nut squash salad: Baby greens, dark raisins, roasted pecan, lemon vinaigrette, feta

Roasted garlic hummus: Oyster mushroom salad, fresh herbs, and fried pita (vegan)

Second (Choose one) –
Harissa roasted cauliflower: Cauliflower mash, wilted spinach and garbanzo (vegan, GF)

Grilled Salmon: Wilted bok choy and lemon piccata sauce (GF)

Seared Bistrot filet: Charred oyster mushrooms black truffle peppercorn sauce

Third (vegan, GF) –
Trio of Sorbet: mango, passion fruit, and strawberry

The Merchant

Modern American

Dinner - 3 Course Prix-Fixe - $$$

3 Course Dinner ($40)

FIRST COURSE (Choose 1) -
Buffalo Cauliflower: Turmeric Tempura, Garlic Sriracha Buffalo, & Blue cheese

Crispy Brussels Sprouts: Cracked Pepper Dijon Vinaigrette and Crispy Shallot

Grilled Watermelon Salad: Watermelon, Feta, Arugula, Balsamic Glaze, & Crushed Pistachio

SECOND COURSE (Choose 1) -
Pork Ragu Linguini: Linguini Pasta, Parmesan, Asiago, & Melted Tomato

Lamb Lollipop: Blueberry Chutney and Balsamic Glaze

Steak Frites: Angus NY Strip, Arugula Salad, & Beef Tallow Bernaise

THIRD COURSE
Lavender Lemon Creme Brulee

Midwood Smokehouse

Barbecue

Dinner - 3 Course Prix-Fixe - $$

3-Course Dinner $25

1ST COURSE (CHOICE OF 1)
TAQUITOS: Smoked chicken filling rolled in corn tortillas, fried and topped with lime crema, arbol chili sauce, queso fresco, cilantro and pickled red onions

MIGUEL’S QUESO: Tex-Mex house made queso topped with chopped pork, adapted from our friends outside Austin, TX

MIDWOOD CHOPPED: Romaine, fire roasted corn, chopped tomatoes, black beans, avocado, carrots, cucumbers and shredded cheddar, tossed with your choice of dressing

2ND COURSE (CHOICE OF 1, WITH A SIDE)
BARBECUE GLAZED SALMON: North Atlantic glazed salmon filet on a bed of avocado corn salsa and topped with pico de gallo

COMBO PLATTER - PICK 2
Protein choices: Carolina Chopped Pork, USDA Prime Beef Brisket, Chicken Barbecue, Brisket Burnt Ends or Jalapeno Cheddar Sausage. Includes hushpuppies and house pickles.

QUESO BIRRIABECUE: Our take on the now-famous quesabirria tacos. Chopped pork, melty cheese inside a griddled flour tortilla with spicy pork stock for dipping

*add a half rack of our ribs to any entrée for $14*

3RD COURSE (CHOICE OF 1)
BANANA PUDDING: Layers of bananas, whip and wafers

CAMPFIRE BLONDIE: Blondie with chocolate chips and topped w/graham crumble, marshmallow drizzle and vanilla ice cream

ORO Restaurant & Lounge

Elevated Surf and Turf Fusion

Dinner - 3 Course Prix-Fixe - $$$

3 Course Prix-Fixe Dinner *GF and Vegetarian options ($50)

COURSE ONE (Choose 1) -
Grilled Romaine: Duck fat croutons, anchovies, & cilantro aioli

Chicken & Lemongrass Dumpling Soup: House made duck broth and mirepoix

Blackened Shrimp: Garlic cheddar grit coins and lemon butter

COURSE TWO (Choose 1) -
Gorgonzola Stuffed Fiocchi (V): Gorgonzola cream, garlic chili crisps, & chives

Tempura Salmon: Coconut honey aji, pickled red onion, zucchini, & frisee

Braised Short Rib (GF): Potato gratin, green onion, & demiglace

DESSERT (Choose 1) -
Belgian Churros (V): Tempura fried Belgian waffle, cinnamon sugar, & dulce de leche

Almond Olive Oil Cake (GF + V): Orange anglaise

Parkside

American

Dinner - 3 Course Prix-Fixe - $$$

3-Course Dinner ($40)

First (Choose 1) -
Fall Salad: Mixed greens, Granny Smith apples, dried cranberries, smokey bacon bits, goat cheese, apple cider vinaigrette

Cream of Mushroom Soup: Mushroom medley, garlic, & cream

Crispy Brussels Sprouts: Horseradish aioli and parmesan

Second (Choose 1) -
Pepper Crusted Beef Tenderloin: Mashed potatoes, green beans, & cognac cream sauce

Apple Cider Glazed Salmon: Butternut squash and quinoa pilaf

Asiago Stuffed Gnocchi: Brown butter cream sauce and garlic toast

Third (Choose 1) -
NY Style Cheesecake

Dutch Apple Pie A La Mode

Chocolate Peanut Butter Pie

The Pit

Southern/Barbecue

Dinner - 3 Course Prix-Fixe - $$

"The Pit's Greatest Hits" ($35)

Appetizer (Choose 1) -
Fried Green Tomatoes: Served with goat cheese, basil, and roasted red pepper vinaigrette

Brunswick Stew: House-made with local vegetables

Entrée (Choose 1) -
Carolina Classic Combo: Chopped BBQ and two pieces of fried chicken with a choice of two sides

Veggie Plate: Choice of four vegetarian sides

Dessert (Choose 1) -
Chef Bryan's Warm Peach, Blueberry and Mint Crisp with Vanilla Ice Cream

Banana Pudding

Sitti Authentic Lebanese

Authentic Lebanese

Dinner - 3 Course Prix-Fixe - $$$

3-Course Dinner ($40)

Appetizer (Select One) -
Pumpkin Hummus: seasonal signature dip garnished with walnut and cinnamon

Panzanella: A tossed salad of mustard greens, tomato, cucumber, red onion, soft pita squares, halloumi bites, and a dijon vinaigrette.

Brussels Sprouts: Flash fried, topped with beef bacon bits, diced tomato, sliced almonds, and a yogurt sauce

Entrée (Select One) -
Dukkah Grouper: Dukkah crusted filet, served with cous cous tossed with spinach, tomato, and kalamata olive

Lebanese Curry: coconut curry broth, seasonal vegetables and chickpeas. Enjoy vegetarian or with braised lamb.

Chicken Artichoke: Lightly breaded chicken breast sautéed and served over basmati rice, topped with artichoke hearts, sun-dried tomatoes, and capers; finished with lemon-butter sauce

Dessert (Select One) -
Pumpkin Crème Brûlée

Chocolate Torte

Sono

Japanese

Dinner - 3 Course Prix-Fixe - $$$

3-Course Dinner ($40) *GF Options

First Course (Choose 1) -
Ton Jiru: Hearty pork and vegetable Japanese miso soup *GF

Beef Tataki: Sliced seared marinated ribeye beef, dashi soy sauce, ponzu

Hashimaki: Crepe with cabbage, sweet-pickled ginger, and egg on top

Mini Negitoro Don: Chopped Tuna belly, rice, green onions, nori, ooba, quail egg, drizzle of homemade nikiri soy sauce *GF without nikiri soy sauce

Second Course (Choose 1) -
Veggie Yakisoba: Stir fried curly noodles, sweet and savory Japanese sauce, cabbage, onions, carrots

Chicken Katsu Curry: Panko breaded chicken thighs, house made curry and rice

Sushi special: 5 pieces of chef choice nigiri *GF

Nabeyaki Udon: Udon noodle soup, chicken, baby bokchoi, Shiitake,
seaweed, egg, two pieces of shrimp tempura

Third Course (Choose 1) -
Taiyaki: Sweet red bean waffle, matcha ice cream

Ube Cheesecake: Two layered Ube cheesecake, Mango Puree, whipped cream *GF

Mochi Ice Cream (Choose from Matcha, Mango, Salted Caramel,
Strawberry, Chocolate, Passion Fruit, Espresso, Lychee, Coconut) *GF*

The Ultimate Chocolate Cake: A very rich, creamy and hearty chocolate cake

The Station at Person Street

American

Dinner - 3 Course Prix-Fixe - $$

3-Course Dinnner

Plate one -
Sampler plate of The Station's 3 most popular apps: Fried Green Tomato Starter, Fried Green Tomato Caprese, and Brussel Sprouts Starter

Plate Two -
Veggie Penne in a Cajun Alfredo sauce

Plate Three -
Slice of Raspberry Donut Cheesecake

Tuscan Blu

Italian & Tuscan

Dinner - 3 Course Prix-Fixe - $$

3-Course Dinner ($30)

Antipasto -
House Salad: Organic mixed greens, cherry tomatoes, E.V.O.O. and vinegar

Choice of Entrées -
Lobster Ravioli: Pink sauce

Fettuccine Alfredo Con Pollo: Fettuccine pasta in fresh alfredo sauce with chicken

Fiocchi: Pasta purse stuffed with ricotta and pear in pink sauce

Linguine Allo Scoglio: Shrimp, calamari, scallops and clams in E.V.O.O. and tomato sauce

Veal Parmigiana: Served with Pasta

Filet of Baked Branzino: Mediterranean Sea Bass Bake in a white wine, lemon, and E.V.O.O., served with broccolini

Dessert -
Cheesecake

Virgil's Cocktails & Cocina

Mexican

Dinner - 3 Course Prix-Fixe - $$$

3-Course Dinner *GF & Vegetarian options ($40)

1ST COURSE (Choose 1) -
CHILE CON QUESO (GF, V): Roasted poblano, caramelized onion, charred serrano chile, roasted garlic

CAMARON DE PETARDO (GF): Masa tempura shrimp, morita honey dressing, cabbage, cilantro, radish

ELOTE (GF V): Corn, mayo, tajin, queso anejo, micro cilantro

2ND COURSE (Choose 1) -
SOPES (GF): Masa boats filled with braised red chile short rib, avocado, and queso anejo

QUESADILLA "TRADICIONAL": Jack cheese, white onion, flour tortilla, queso fresco, cilantro, served with crema, guacamole, & pico de gallo. Add avocado / chicken / carnitas / shrimp

CARNE ASADA (GF): Marinated angus strip steak, fresh pico de gallo, chimichurri, cilantro, & radish

3RD COURSE -
Churros: Served with vanilla bean ice cream

The Willard Rooftop Lounge

Mediterranean Tapas

Dinner - 3 Course Prix-Fixe - $$

Elevated Bites & Sips Tapas Trio ($35)

1st Choice of -
Papas Bravas: crispy red skin potatoes, bravas aioli, fresh herbs
Olives & Almonds: warm marinated olives, paprika-toasted marcona almonds, lemon zest

2nd Choice of -
House-Made Pretzel: braided loaves, house mustard, green chile queso
Baba Ghanoush: roasted red pepper and eggplant, calabrian oil, puff rice, warm naan

Dessert -
Pumpkin Chess Pie: maple whipped cream

Paired with: A glass of your choice from our curated still wine selection

Woody's at City Market

American Tavern Bites

Dinner - 3 Course Prix-Fixe - $

*Specials will run October 7th thru October 11th*
3 Course Dinner Special ($19.95 + Tax)

Starter (Choose 1) -
½ Order Fried Mozzarella
½ Order Loaded Philly Egg Roll
½ Order Buffalo Chicken Rangoons
½ Mexican Street Corn

Entree (Choose 1) -
Original Philly – Steak or Chicken – Fries or Tots
Smash Burger – Fries or Tots
½ Dozen Wings – Fries or Tots
Chicken Caesar or House Salad

Dessert (Choose 1) -
Cinnabon Churro
Moon Pie

Lunch Special - $

*Specials will run October 7th thru October 11th*
Lunch Special ($9.95 + Tax) 11am-2:00pm

Choice of (+ Soda or Tea)...
Smash Burger – Fries or Tots
Chopped Italian Sub – Fries or Tots
Cubano Sandwich – Fries or Tots
Reuben/Rachel – Fries or Tots
South Beach Bacon Chicken Wrap – Fries or Tots
Cobb Salad w/ Grilled Chicken

Wye Hill Kitchen & Brewing

American

Dinner - 3 Course Prix-Fixe - $$$

STARTERS (Choose 1) -
FRIED GREEN TOMATO CAPRESE: Fried green tomato, fresh mozzarella, basil, balsamic reduction

WHIPPED GOAT CHEESE: Honey, zatar seasoning, fried pita

ENTREES (Choose 1) -
PASTA PRIMAVARA: Seasonal vegetables tossed in a light cream sauce on cavatappi pasta

BREWER'S CHICKEN SCHNITZEL: Crispy fried chicken breast, pilsner malt, mashed potatoes,
mustard jus, pimento cheese, arugala salad

DESSERTS (Choose 1) -
Both are made fresh in house by "Mama T." the pastry Chef.

SWEET POTATO CHEESECAKE

ROSEWATER TRES LECHES