Heading to Raleigh this weekend

[kirkwt]

Go up to visit my son for his birthday, basketball game and dinner. Would appreciate any suggestions. He is strictly a meat eater-mainly red meat and fish. Is girl friend has food allergies and can not eat wheat or corn products.

Thanks.

Kirk

[Tehama]

What is your price point?

For a steal and a helluva meal, I love the Oakwood Diner in downtown Raleigh --> have your son order the Churrasco Steak oakwoodcaferaleigh.com

For upscale, Bloomsbury Bistro is my fave, though I have always had very good meals at Glenwood Grill, too. www.bloomsburybistro.com www.glenwoodgrill.com

I'm a fan of 18 Seabord as well. Also for Italian-inspired: Vivace and sushi (if your son is in a fish mood!), I like Waraji warajirestaurant.com / www.vivaceraleigh.com / 18seaboard.com

Finally, I have always enjoyed Fraziers, but have not been since it reopened .... anyone have an update? www.frazierswinebar.com

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Oakwood Cafe
300 E Edenton St, Raleigh, NC 27601

Glenwood Grill
2603 Glenwood Ave Ste 151, Raleigh, NC 27608

Bloomsbury Bistro
509 W Whitaker Mill Rd, Raleigh, NC 27608

[rafeco]

18 Seaboard would not be a bad option for you. They have a lot of tasty things but also offer straight up steak and grilled fish that your son would probably appreciate. I'm sure that they could accommodate his girlfriend's allergies.

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18 Seaboard
18 Seaboard, Raleigh, NC 27604

[brsmith2]

Sounds like a steakhouse could be a good fit. The Angus Barn is ok but expensive. Zely & Ritz does great tapas and may have some good fish dishes on the menu. How about J Betski's or maybe Capital Club 16 for American/German/Polish meat and potatoes kind of fare? I haven't been to either of those. Or Poole's Diner, which I always recommend, but they don't take reservations.

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Angus Barn Restaurant
9401 Glenwood Ave, Raleigh, NC 27617

Zely & Ritz
301 Glenwood Ave Ste 100, Raleigh, NC 27603

J Betski's
10 W Franklin St, Raleigh, NC 27604