Dine Out Downtown began in 2020 as a way to help support local restaurants affected by the COVID-19 pandemic. The local event took place during two weekends in Oct. + Nov. and brought in ~250 individuals for table service — we were sad to see it go.

Which is why we were through the roof to hear Dine Out Downtown is coming back. The Downtown Raleigh Alliance recently announced that it is relaunching the initiative beginning Sat., April 3 from 5–9 p.m.

Here’s what you can expect: Every Saturday (weather permitting) in April, May and June, visitors are invited to enjoy dinner from a Downtown restaurant as they dine outdoors on closed streets + listen to live music. Each Saturday will explore a different location.

April 3 | Fayetteville St.
April 10 | Glenwood South
April 17 | Warehouse District
April 24 | Fayetteville St.

How can you participate? Look at the list of participating restaurants each week and check availability for extended outdoor restaurant seating (you may also make a reservation). If you’re not quite comfortable dining out yet, you can also support Dine Out Downtown by ordering take-out from a local restaurant and eating outside at an open table provided by DRA.

This Sat., parts of Fayetteville, Martin + Hargett St. will be closed for the event — participating restaurants include The Big Easy NC, Bittersweet, Capital Club 16, Cheeni Chai + Coffee + Tiffin, The Raleigh Times Bar and Sono.

ProTip: Complimentary parking is provided at the specified lots. Click here for more information.

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