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413 Glenwood Ave, Raleigh, NC 27603 (919) 342-8227
413 Glenwood Ave, Raleigh, NC 27603 (919) 342-8227

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  • Small Plates
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  • The Spread
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  • Grilled Swordfish
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  • Happy Hour Oysters
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  • Spicy tuna
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    CHEF OSCAR DIAZ - BEST CHEF SOUTHEAST

    "The Cortez isn’t an ordinary seafood restaurant. It surprises and delights at every turn."  The N&O  

    Oyster Happy Hour

    Dollar Oysters 5-6 p.m. Tuesday through Saturday

    Extended Oyster Happy Hour 3-6 p.m. Sundays

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    Hungry for more? Visit our sister restaurant in Raleigh's warehouse district.

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    Cortez is closed for house maintenance. 

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    P.S. Make sure to view Episode one of Vivian Howard's new PBS show titled "Somewhere South!" We were honored to be a part of her episode focused on hand pies. View it here.

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