Location & Directions

For reservations, phone us at (919) 829-3663 or reserve online.

We are located at 330 Hillsborough Street in downtown Raleigh in the Historic Dodd-Hinsdale House. A map of the area is available on Yahoo or Google Maps.

Printable directions are available here: Restaurant Directions

Parking:

Second Empire has several parking spots available at the restaurant, our back Edenton Street Lot. Parking downtown is also free on the streets after 5pm where clearly stated. There is a convenient parking lot directly across Edenton Street in the Brick Building (316 West Edenton St) either in front or behind that building for a fee that must be paid at a kiosk located on the buildings side closest to Campbell Law or through a mobile app called ParkMobile. When using the app, one must input their license plate as well as CC information to pay.

Hours of Operation

Second Empire Restaurant:

• Dinner served Tuesday through Saturday – 5:00 pm until 10:00 pm
• Closed Sunday and Monday

Second Empire Tavern:

• Bar opens at 4:30 pm
• Dinner served Tuesday through Saturday – 5:00 pm until 10:00 pm
• Closed Sunday and Monday

We will be closed on Memorial Day, Labor Day, Thanksgiving Day, Christmas Day, and New Year’s Day.