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 6pm where clearly stated. There are also multiple paid parking lots surrounding the restaurant as well.
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.

