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, as well as several public parking lots nearby.
Please note that the public parking lot across from Second Empire on Hillsborough Street is owned by the City of Raleigh and is available for parking, however, there is a $3.00 parking fee that must be deposited in the box located on the South side of the parking lot.
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.

