About Us
ORO Restaurant & Lounge located in the heart of Downtown Raleigh, is a fun, chic, and casual restaurant in the PNC Building at the corner of Martin and Wilmington Streets.
EXECUTIVE CHEF
CHRIS HYLTON
Chris (Chef Hylton), an immigrant from Kingston, Jamaica, began his culinary career in Los Angeles, CA at age 18 and most recently came to Raleigh from Washington, DC where he was the Executive Chef at OYA Restaurant & Lounge. Prior to making his way to the east coast, Chef Hylton held a number of culinary and management positions at various restaurants in Los Angeles including Mobay, Kas-bah, and Linq. His specialty is pairing recognizable foods with international flavors and ingredients to create unique dishes that are powerful in flavor and beautiful in design. Chef Hylton uses local and seasonal ingredients whenever possible and is constantly evolving the menu to include the latest in food trends and seasonal delicacies. His culinary success has been documented and featured in magazines and newspapers from coast to coast.
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As the current Executive Chef and Owner of ORO Restaurant & Lounge, Chef Hylton brings his experience and training to each dish that he creates. With a strong understanding of Caribbean flavors and training in French technique coupled with the fusion of Asian flavors, each dish is recognizable, but special and powerful in its combination.
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ORO Restaurant & Lounge
Rather than offering individual starters and main courses, ORO serves dishes that are designed for sharing among friends and are brought to the table steadily and continuously throughout the meal.
Features
What We Offer
Private Events
Excellent customer service and impeccable attention to detail are the hallmarks of ORO’s commitment to it’s guests.
Catering
ORO’s culinary team brings experience hosting your most important personal and business events not only in the restaurant, but off-site as well.
Tasty Meals
ORO serves dishes that are designed for sharing among friends and are brought to the table steadily and continuously throughout the meal.
Testimonials
What People are Saying
“A Great Find”
“Excellent experience. Chef Chris saved our night. We arrived past our reservation time for my birthday dinner. My girlfriend was worried that we would lose our table and was cursing mad at the Raleigh parking situation. Chef Chris helped to calm her and made sure we had a table. He saved my birthday night. It was our first visit. Everything (including the drinks) was very well done. We’ll be back.“
Mel Black
“Fabulous food & flawless service”
“Our sincerest compliments to the chef! My boyfriend and I went here to celebrate his 30th birthday tonight and it was nothing short of amazing. We’ve eaten at many restaurants all over the country and this is definitely in the top 3. Everything that the chef made for us was absolutely amazing. The service was superb and our waiter was so, so nice. We can’t wait to return! “
Stephanie Mack
“Another successful experience”
“Went to Oro during restaurant week. 8oz New York strip steak was great. They sous-vide then sear. The smoke and mirror Manhattan was wonderful presentation and (of course) delicious. Will definitely recommend and return.“
Jeremy Smith
“Speechless”
“I really enjoyed the food and the service was great. The bar has a modern minimalist feel to it. This a a great place for tapas. I enjoyed every dish I ordered with the exception of the crab cakes, I would suggest that you avoid ordering them if you decide to dine here. The waiting staff and hostess was great and very friendly.”
David Williams
Drop Us a Line
Don’t be shy! Let’s us know if you have any questions. We are here to help make your dining experience perfect and look forward to hearing from you.
Hours of Operation
Lunch:
Closed
Dinner:
Tuesday-Thursday: 5pm - 9pm
Friday-Saturday: 5pm - 10pm
Closed Sunday & Monday
Contact Details
Address: 18 E Martin St Raleigh, NC 27601
Phone: 919.239.4010
Email: info@ororaleigh.com
We accept all major credit cards.