Chef Jean Paul Fontaine’s latest weekend specials at Players Retreat feature standout entrées like Steak Diane, Joyce Farms pan-roasted chicken, and butcher-cut USDA Prime steaks. Round out your meal with fresh appetizers, curated wine pairings, rich house-made desserts, and featured Macallan single-malt scotch half-pours.
The first weekend of the month has arrived, bringing one of Raleigh’s favorite traditions back to Players Retreat. Chef Angelica Barajas is serving up an incredible lineup of authentic Mexican dishes, hand-cut USDA Prime steaks, featured craft cocktails, and premium wine pairings.
From fresh Maine salmon on brioche to house-made pork and beef meatloaf on toasted white bread, check out what’s cookin’ this week at the Players Retreat through Tuesday, Sept. 8, 2026.
Craving something new? Stop by this week to check out our latest featured specials!
Spicy or classic? You don’t have to choose—stop by this week to try our latest featured items!
We’re dropping two serious crave-busters this week. Up first, a plant-powered portobello that isn’t just an afterthought—it’s a hearty, deeply savory beast loaded with grill-charred aioli and sharp Bonati parmesan that’ll make hard-core carnivores re-evaluate their life choices. Prefer the double-pork route? The Cuban Reuben is back to break all the traditional deli rules.
Chef Jean Paul’s latest sandwich features are here! Whether you’re craving bold, spicy blue cheese or rich, melted comfort, we’ve got you covered all week long.
Whether you’re in the mood for a stack of classic comfort or fresh, coastal flavor, we’ve got you covered this week. Grab a booth, order a drink, and come try what the kitchen cooked up.
Get ready for a flavor-packed week! From a smoky chipotle chimichurri burger topped with bacon and a fried egg to slow-braised short rib stacked with sweet-and-spicy jalapeño jam, our newest lineup is built to satisfy every craving. Stop by this week and treat yourself to lunch done right.
Chef Jean Paul Fontaine is firing up a spectacular slate of weekend specials at Players Retreat, available from Thursday, July 16, 2026, through Saturday, July 18, 2026! This week’s menu leans into rich, seasonal flavors, kicking off with bacon-wrapped scallops in chili beurre blanc and a chilled asparagus velouté topped with jumbo lump crab.
