The Peddler Steak House - Raleigh

This is undoubtedly our favorite steakhouse in the area. The service is fantastic, and the dining experience is excellent. It truly doesn't get any better. We highly recommend it!

The food was outstanding, and the salad bar was fantastic. The only drawback was that the restaurant was very crowded, leading to a long wait for a table. However, it was definitely worth it.

The prime rib was excellent, but with several large groups in the restaurant, it was difficult for the waitress to check on us. I still enjoy dining at Peddlers. However, the dessert selection was much more limited than I remember from my last visit. For those of us with allergies, having a few more options would be helpful when choosing a dessert. Due to the limited choices, we decided not to order one this time.

My wife and I showed up at around 6 without a reservation-not sure they take them there. We were told the wait was about an hour and so we waited at the bar. The place is old and according to a couple we met at the bar, basically unchanged since the 1970s. This was fine by us as it did have a nice vibe and was dimly lit. After a few drinks we were called to our table after about 40 minutes. We each ordered the filet mignon which you can get from 6oz on up. Just tell them what size. Every meal comes with an unlimited salad bar which was a nice touch and fantastic. I also ordered the French onion soup which was one of the best I've ever had. Not too salty and actually had a sweetness to it. When the steaks finally came-we waited a bit but it wasn't bad-they were cooked to perfection. My wife and I thoroughly enjoyed them with a sweet potato on the side. One of the best steaks we've ever had. So 4 drinks, filet mignon and the salad bar was roughly $135 before tip. Honestly less than what we expected. Overall it was top notch and well worth the trip.

There's something special about The Peddler in Raleigh! It's truly a one of a kind restaurant that many other restauranteur's hope to immitate, and yet cannot replicate. In my humble opinion, The Peddler Steakhouse's culture can't be taught, rather it seems to derive from years and years of treating their staff and patrons as family who just so happen to serve the best drinks and steaks in the triangle. So what better way to celebrate my parents milestone, 50th anniversary, than the place I call my second home? Needless to say, my parents and my siblings were beyond excited, satisfied, and pleased with The Peddler Steakhouse! And now my parents are calling it their home away from home steakhouse.