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
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.

