Second Empire Restaurant and Tavern
Specials
Early Dinner Menu from 5- 6pm/$32.95
Description
Located in downtown Raleigh’s 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 environment. The Capitol Room, Raleigh Room, Pine Room and Atrium Room are available for private parties seating up to 55 people or various combination's of rooms for parties up to 300 people. Second Empire is very proud to be the recipient of the DiRoNA Award (Distinguished Restaurants of North America), the AAA Four Diamond Award (Raleigh’s only restaurant with this award) and the Wine Spectator Award of Excellence since 1998.
Our Events Coordinator, Tracy Thorpe, would love the opportunity to meet with you, take you on a tour of our beautiful facility and show you how we can make your event one of a kind! Please call her at (919) 829-3663 to arrange a time to meet.
Hours
- Dinner SMTWTFS 04:30 PM–10:00 PM
Specials
Tuesday
Early Dinner Menu from 5-6pm/$32.95
Wednesday
Early Dinner Menu from 5-6pm/$32.95; 'Wine Down' with 1/2 price select wines
Thursday
Early Dinner Menu from 5- 6pm/$32.95
Friday
Early Dinner Menu from 5- 6pm/$32.95
Saturday
Early Dinner Menu from 5- 6pm/$32.95








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