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Second Empire Restaurant and Tavern

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Located in downtown Raleighs historic Victorian Dodd-Hinsdale House (circa 1879), Second Empire combines history, atmosphere, exceptional service and gourmet cuisine for an unforgettable dining experience. Second Empire Restaurant and Tavern features our award winning Contemporary American Cuisine in two dining atmospheres. Upstairs enjoy the ultimate dining experience in an elegant yet relaxed atmosphere of charm and grace. Downstairs in the Tavern and beautiful Atrium room enjoy a lighter fare menu and more casual environm... read more

Location details

330 Hillsborough St, Raleigh, NC, 27603, United States

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WeekdayScheduleStatus
Mon9:00 a.m. to 6:00 p.m.
Tue9:00 a.m. to 6:00 p.m.
Wed9:00 a.m. to 6:00 p.m.
Thu9:00 a.m. to 6:00 p.m.
Fri9:00 a.m. to 6:00 p.m.
SatClosed
SunClosed
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Elena Prude 
8 years ago
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Dana Kroggel 
8 years ago
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Hiroshi Seikai 
8 years ago
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Nacy McConnell 
8 years ago

Superb food. Outstanding service. We felt welcomed. 

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Bryan Kingsmill 
8 years ago

This weekend was a Chridtmas gift from my older brother to my fiancée and I. We enjoyed every bite from first course to desset. Tried Escargot for the first time. Delicious!!! Reccomend to anyone. Our waitress Miranda was amazing! 

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David Altman 
8 years ago

This place is awesome. Words cannot describe how great it is. Pure perfection. 

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Michael Zomchek 
8 years ago

The Second Empire is second to none in Raleigh for its service and cuisine. A must do or even a must regular when in Raleigh. 

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Robin George 
8 years ago

After hearing & reading so many positive things we were looking forward to our reservation. We arrived 4 minutes prior to our reservation time and were promptly told that we wouldn't be seated until the exact time of the reservation- seriously! We were seated 12 minutes later...asked 3 times for black napkins and didn't receive our wine until 2/3's of the way through our cheese plate. Server came to take our order without ever telling us the specials - we had to ask...the food was good, but nothing special. Our disappointing... read more

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Julio A. Ramos 
8 years ago

I made reservations for our 17th year anniversary at a restaurant. Ended facing a brick wall in a dungeon type area / tavern. Host were to blame, as they had no idea what was going on with reservations via openbook. 

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How is Second Empire Restaurant and Tavern rated?

Second Empire Restaurant and Tavern has a 4.8 star rating with 2,223 reviews. 

When is Second Empire Restaurant and Tavern open?

Second Empire Restaurant and Tavern is open now. It will close at 6:00 p.m.  

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