13 Hottest Restaurants in the Triangle, July 2024

"Jaguar Bolera aims to be the most fun restaurant to open in Raleigh this year. Think bougie Dave & Busters without all the video games, but with food actually worth eating, thanks to Top Chef contestant and culinary director Manny Barella. His Southern-meets-Mexico menu (the lamb birria taquitos, smoked burger, and skillet mac ‘n cheese are just some of the must-try items) pairs perfectly with more than 70 cocktails, wines, and beers on tap. All can be enjoyed while rocking out in the karaoke room, playing board games, or trying a few rounds of candlepin bowling." - Matt Lardie