4 New and Coming Soon Raleigh Restaurants

Raleigh has four new restaurants worth keeping an eye on in the new year. Check them out below and take a deeper dive by selecting "read the article" under each section.

Also, be sure to get the full story behind The Goat Bar's return, which involves a $3mm crypto currency heist.

123 Burger

Address: 4150 Fayetteville Rd, Raleigh, NC 27603

Status: Coming soon (early 2026 target).

What to expect: Streamlined menu—burgers, fried chicken, and ice cream—focused on freshness and consistency.

Menu highlights: Fresh beef and chicken, hand-cut fries; concept avoids freezers.

Hours: Daily 9 a.m.–10 p.m. to start (may extend to 11 p.m.–12 a.m.).

Who’s behind it: Owner Ahmed Alhadrami; buildout and permitting underway.

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The Goat Bar (reopening)

Address: 5111 Western Blvd, Raleigh, NC 27606

Status: Coming soon.

What to expect: Drinks-focused neighborhood bar—beer, wine, and a deep liquor selection; rotating food trucks.

Menu highlights: Hundreds of open liquor bottles; no full kitchen.

Hours: Planned daily, 4 p.m.–2 a.m.

Who’s behind it: Brandon and Amanda LaRoque; longtime Triangle bar operators.

Extra note: read the article below for a look into the wild story of LaRoque's staggering crypto theft.

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Café Tiramisu (returning to original location in Northridge Plaza)

Address: 6196 Falls of Neuse Rd, Suite 116, Raleigh, NC 27609

Status: Coming soon.

What to expect: Northern Italian staple moving back to its longtime home with a larger bar (16 seats), added booths, and more dining room space.

Menu highlights: Spinach fettuccine, deep wine list, classic tiramisu.

Hours: Sun–Tue 5:30–9 p.m.; Wed–Sat 5:30–10 p.m. (current schedule; hours may adjust at the new space).

Who’s behind it: The DeMartino family—Paolo, Richard, and Rodolfo.

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Levant Bistro

Address: 7400 Six Forks Rd, Raleigh, NC 27615

Status: Coming soon.

What to expect: Full-service Lebanese/Levant-inspired spot with a bar, espresso program, and in-house bakery. 100% gluten-free, soy-free kitchen.

Menu highlights: Lebanese and broader Levant dishes made from scratch; bakery desserts and custom cakes.

Hours: Planned daily, 8 a.m.–9–10 p.m. (subject to business levels).

Who’s behind it: Owner Anita Khalek; family also runs Levant in LA’s Echo Park.

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