Hummingbird

Hummingbird brings a New Orleans-inspired scratch kitchen and craft beverage bar to Dock 1053, just minutes from downtown Raleigh. The intimate dining room and portrait-lined lounge set a playful tone, while the attentive team guides guests through dinner, lunch, and weekend brunch service built around seasonal small plates and thoughtful cocktails.

Chef-owner Coleen Speaks keeps crowd favorites in rotation, from charbroiled Core Sound oysters bathing in butter, citrus, and herbs to the overstuffed Peacemaker po’boy layered with cornmeal-fried shrimp and oysters. Brunch brings a Nordic-style gravlax toast on Boulted Bread, a brunch burger crowned with fried green tomato and pimento cheese, and a silky vegetarian yellow curry that locals refuse to let leave the menu.

Guests linger on the all-season patio overlooking Atlantic Avenue or settle at the emerald bar for craft cocktails and house-made syrups. With validated parking, outdoor seating, and takeout-friendly options, Hummingbird works for date nights, group brunches, or pre-show drinks. Local media routinely cite the spot among Raleigh’s standout brunch destinations, underscoring its staying power in the Triangle dining scene.