Why stick to the usual lunch routine when you can take a flavor detour? Starting Wednesday, Oct. 7, we’re dropping two exclusive creations for seven days only. Sink your teeth into our cumin-spiced Bulgarian Burger or level up your brunch game with the premium Lox & Loaded open-faced sandwich. Catch them before they’re gone on Tuesday, Oct. 13, 2026!
First of all, we want to give a big THANK YOU to all of our incredible patrons, regulars, and INDY Week readers who voted Players Retreat as Raleigh’s Best Cheap Eats for 2026!
We’ll be honest—”cheap” isn’t usually the word we use around here. We ground our Certified Choice Beef in-house daily, serve up hand-cut steaks, curate one of the premier single-malt Scotch collections in the country, and craft Chef-driven weekend specials. But in a year where affordability is top-of-mind for everyone, we wear the “Best Value” crown with immense pride.
Forget played-out fall clichés—our kitchen is leaning into big, unexpected combinations that make zero apologies. From a gorgonzola-and-apple burger stack to a coconut curry tuna remix, this limited-run menu is built for pure flavor chasing.
Starting Wednesday, Sept. 23 through Tuesday, Sept. 29, 2026, guests can enjoy two new limited-time menu additions. Satisfy seafood cravings with a fresh coastal favorite or get an early taste of fall with a seasonal classic—both available for one week only.
Sink your teeth into two heavy-hitting menu additions available for one week only! From Wednesday, Sept. 16, 2026, through Tuesday, Sept. 22, 2026, we’re serving up a pair of ultimate comfort food originals—a steakhouse-style burger blend and a fiery, bacon-packed grilled cheese upgrade. Catch them while they’re on the line:
Great news PR family: we are adding two brand-new weekly food features to the lineup every Monday and Tuesday! Don’t miss Rrime Rib on Mondays and the French Dip on Tuesdays.
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.
Stop by Player’s Retreat from Wednesday, Sept. 9, through Tuesday, Sept. 15, for house-ground patty melts and kickin’ Calabrian chicken Phillys.
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.
Craving something new? Stop by this week to check out our latest featured specials!
