People thrive when gathered together to laugh, reminisce, and simply be. By reshaping downtown Raleigh as a modern culinary destination within the city’s historic buildings, we’ve created space for individuals to learn, grow, and build relationships leading to the enrichment of our community as a whole.
With seven locally owned and operated eateries and a catering division devoted to authentic cuisine and exceptional hospitality, we’ve had the opportunity to design a variety of environments for your unique style. Whether you seek to enjoy traditional Eastern NC, whole-hog barbecue, authentic Lebanese mezze, or a perfectly brewed cup of coffee, our accomplished chefs succeed in preparing menus distinct in flavor while staying true to the restaurant's heritage.
At Empire Eats, great food and great hospitality are at the core of who we are and what we do. Our team is dedicated to giving back to the community through hosting restaurant events, raising awareness for charitable organizations, and providing monetary and in-kind donations through the Empire Gives Back non-profit.
The Empire Gives Back charitable organization is passionately dedicated to fighting childhood hunger and food insecurity in our Raleigh community where 1 in 5 children are at risk for hunger. The blend of exceptional cuisine and hospitality is what fuels the Empire Eats team daily and allows us to provide support to organizations including the Junior League of Raleigh's BackPack Buddies Program, SAFEchild, the Food Bank of Central & Eastern NC, local Cub Scout Troop 325, Urban Ministries of Wake County, and many more.
