Where to dine

Tupelo's, 101 N. Churton Street. Open for lunch Mon.-Sat. 11:30 am-3:00 pm. Open for dinner Mon.-Thu. 5:00 pm-9:00 pm; Fri. & Sat. 5:00 pm-10:00 pm. Welcomes groups to 65. Reservations, credit cards, personal and travelers checks accepted. Specializing in Creole food. Catering and take-out available. Children's menu available. Full ABC permits. (919) 643-7722. www.tupelos.com

Panciuto, 110 S. Churton St. Open Tues.-Sat., 6p.m. until close. For reservations call 919-732-6261. www.panciuto.com

Gulf Rim Resaurant, 111 N. Churton St. Lunch: 11:30-2:30, Dinner: 5-10, Sunday brunch. (919) 245-0040.

Lighthouse Seafood, 584 Cornelius Street (Hwy 70). Open Wed.-Fri. 11:30 am-8:00 pm and Sat. 4:00 pm-8:00 pm.

Mayflower XX Seafood Restaurant, 125 John Earl St. Open Tues.-Thurs. 11am-9pm, Fri. & Sat. 11am-10pm, Sun. 11am-9pm. 919-644-0038. www.mayflowerseafood.us

Saratoga Grill, 108 S. Churton Street. Open for lunch Tue.-Sat. 11:30 am-3 pm. Open for dinner Tue.-Thu. 5:00 pm-9:00 pm; Fri. & Sat. 5:00 pm-10:00 pm. Welcomes groups to 50. Reservations, credit cards, local checks and travelers checks accepted. Take-out available. Full ABC permits. (919) 732-2214.