Second Empire Restaurant and Tavern

Clearly the best restaurant in Raleigh area. Superb food, excellent and polite service.

The service was great and the food was delicious. Jason, our server, went above and beyond to make it a special experience for my mother-in-law's birthday dinne...

A wonderful spot for a fancy dinner out on the town. The basement is a bit more casual, but still a worthy option.

The food is unique. Wine list requires descriptions from staff as the selections are not what you find often. Price is premium. Really premium, but my girlfrien...

Weht here for a birthday, and they made it feel so special! Two of us chose the Chef special, and they did not disappoint. Everything we ate for dinner was so g...

Living in California, there is no shortage of great restaurants. 2nd Empire left a lasting impression. The food and service were exceptional. I am definitely lo...

After having a sub-par experience at a steakhouse the night before, it was refreshing to be served exactly what I ordered and how I ordered it. My steak was don...

Destiny, our server, had some great recommendations. The food was delicious. The drinks were perfect. I wish I could have toured the house too. It's a beautiful...

My husband treated me to a birthday dinner at Second Empire a few weeks ago and it was just as delightful and tasty as we had hoped! The atmosphere at Second Em...

Second Empire in Raleigh, NC, provided exceptional service and my husband and I had a fantastic time celebrating his birthday there.