Second Empire Restaurant   

My husband and I recently celebrated our first wedding anniversary at Second Empire. We cannot say enough nice things about this place. The staff were so pleasant and helpful and really took their time answering our many questions about the impressive menu. The food is the best we've had in Raleigh and priced reasonably for the quality. We will absolutely return!

This is a class of restaurant you dont usually see in Raleigh. Having dined in some of the nicest "big city" resturants both here and abroad. Second Empire is Raleigh's answer for the diner who appreciates real class and elegance. If your looking for big meal at a fair price's, Raleigh is full of them. This place is reserved for the sophisticated diner.

I thought I would try Second Empire even though my friend warned me about how expensive it was. I should have listened to him. I should have spent my money on a nice gift for my fiance instead. The attitudes of some of the hired help (including the so-called chef) was like they were better than the customers. If I wanted to be looked down upon, I would have stayed in boot camp! I will not go back and neither will my fiance. We wasted our time and money there.

This restaurant was the BEST restaurant I've been to in Raleigh. If you're looking for a romantic evening of fine dining then this is definitely the place. Everything about the restaurant including food, service, and ambiance was outstanding. Let’s just say that I thought this restaurant was so nice and romantic that I decided to propose to my girlfriend there and the staff went out of there way to make the occasion even more special. I had forgotten my camera so the OWNER took pictures with his personal camera and e-mailed the pictures to me. That’s dedication to service.