Raleigh-Durham/ Food & Drinks
Published on April 13, 2020
Here are Raleigh's top 4 traditional American spotsThe Pit | Photo: Bill T./Yelp

In search of a new favorite traditional American spot?

Hoodline crunched the numbers to find the top traditional American spots around Raleigh, using both Yelp data and our own secret sauce to produce a ranked list of where to venture when cravings strike.

Raleigh-area shoppers tend to spend more in the spring at restaurants than any other season of the year, according to data on local business transactions from Womply, a software provider that helps small businesses get more customers. Daily spending at Raleigh-area restaurants rose to $279,366 for the metro area in the spring of last year, 11% higher than the average for the rest of the year.

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1. The Pit

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First on the list is The Pit. Located at 328 W. Davie St. in Central, the traditional American spot, which offers barbecue and soul food, is the most popular traditional American restaurant in Raleigh, boasting four stars out of 2,799 reviews on Yelp.

2. Plus Dueling Piano Bar

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Next up is Glenwood South's PLUS Dueling Piano Bar, situated at 510 Glenwood Ave., Suite 10. With 4.5 stars out of 53 reviews on Yelp, the music venue, piano bar and traditional American spot has proved to be a local favorite.

3. Hayes Barton Café & Dessertery

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Five Points's Hayes Barton Café & Dessertery, located at 2000 Fairview Road, Suite B, is another top choice, with Yelpers giving the traditional American spot, which offers desserts and more, 4.5 stars out of 258 reviews.

4. Wilson's Eatery

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Wilson's Eatery, a beer bar and traditional American spot in East Raleigh, is another much-loved go-to, with 4.5 stars out of 107 Yelp reviews. Head over to 1053 E. Whitaker Mill Road to see for yourself.


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