From totally new concepts to revivals of local favorites, here are the food and beverage spots to look forward to this year.
If our annual Guide to Where to Eat & Drink achieves anything, it’s to make us excited about our diverse, award-winning, top-notch food and beverage scene! And with the start of each year comes the excitement of what will be added to that list in the Triangle. Words on the street is that some of our most popular spots, like Standard Beer + Food, will expand — while O.G. Raleigh spots like Sunflower Cafe and The Goat will make a comeback. All the while, entirely new concepts are in development, too, like Christoper Prieto’s highly anticipated steak restaurant and the collaborative neighborhood spot Big Cat. Whether you want to celebrate the return of a classic or try something brand-new, here are 15 restaurants and bars in Raleigh to get excited for in 2026.
NEW SPOTS
LRB Provisions | photo credit: Stacey Sprenz
LRB Provisions (now open)
Folks in the hospitality scene have long been anticipating industry vet (and former Littler chef) Amanda Orser’s new spot in Durham that opened at the end of last year. In a former iconic hot dog stand, expect fresh sandwiches, salads and a few sides on its carefully curated menu that will rotate and expand throughout the year.
2009 Guess Road, Durham; lrbprovisions.com…