MBar | Culinary Team | Private Dining

The Mint Restaurant, located in Raleigh, North Carolina is an establishment for fine dining and entertainment in Raleigh's downtown newly renovated Fayetteville Street area. The Fayetteville Street area in Raleigh is a district for adult-themed dining and entertainment, catering to sophisticated and professional adults.

Created by the Raleigh Restaurant Group, The Mint opened in January 2008. The Mint features Chris Hylton as its Culinary Director and is managed by Cara Zalcberg. The restaurant seats 85 in the main dining room, and also incorporates outside seating on its spacious plaza.  The eXchange, located on the Mezzanine level, features classic cocktails and house created specialty martinis.  The Mint offers private and semi-private dining options as well as off-site catering.
Chris Hylton, the Culinary Director of The Mint Restaurant, started his culinary career in Los Angeles, CA at age 18 and most recently came to Raleigh from Washington, DC.  Prior to joining The Mint, Chris was the Executive Chef at OYA Restaurant & Lounge in Washington, DC though prior to that held a number of culinary and management positions as various restaurants in Los Angeles including Mobay, Kas-bah, and Linq.  Chris enjoys pairing recognizable foods with international flavors and ingredients to create unique dishes that are powerful in favor and beautiful in design.  Chris uses local and seasonal ingredients constantly evolving the menu to keep repeat guests satiated with the latest in food trends and seasonal delicacies.   The Mint provides a menu that is descriptive in flavor, focusing on the ingredients and emphasizing aesthetics and texture differences.

Chris is supported by an outstanding culinary team bringing experience from all over North Carolina and throughout the US.  The combined culinary talent of The Mint’s staff provided guests with a rich balance of recognizable foods and unique flavors.

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 Come and visit The eXchange, located on the second floor overlooking the main restaurant area of The Mint. You'll not only find first rate bartender service upstairs, but full dinner service is also available.  The eXchange is a beautiful setting where you can unwind after work, meet friends for a drink, or come for a casual dinner.
The eXchange is also available for semi-private events. Contact us for more information.

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The Mint features a beautiful private dining room that can accommodate up to 14 people.  For parties of 15 – 30, The Mint also offers a semi-private dining space with beautiful windows and a view of the beautiful glass etchings along our wall.  For parties of 30 or more, we are pleased to offer a number of dining options and request that you contact us to assist you in planning your large group event at The Mint.  Customer service and an impeccable attention to detail are the hallmarks of The Mint, and no luxury is spared in entertaining your guests. Please contact us for more information regarding any special events or functions you would like to host at The Mint.



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