Mo's Diner 919-856-9938

Candlelight Dinner

2011-12-06T18:57:00.000-08:00

Candlelight Dinner

We will turn off all the lights

and bathe the house in candlelight

for a truly romantic dinner just before the holiday.

Treat yourself and your love one(s)

to a night out before you travel or have guests over. .

We'll do all the cooking and the cleaning!

sweet potato latkes

house made applesauce & sour cream

hey mambo swanky white

seafood bisque

lobster, crab, scallops & shrimp with dill & sherry

alondra middleridge ranch chardonnay

warm duck salad

autumn greens & a cherry brown butter vinaigrette

lioco "noco" pinot noir

grilled dry rubbed filet mignon

oven roasted wild mushroom & a port jus

odisea veritable quandry red

white chocolate-pistachio bread pudding

warm whiskey sauce & chantilly cream

Thursday, December 22nd @ 6:30 pm

$69.00

Dinner only $39.00

919-856-9938

Call now to reserve your table!

Thanksgiving Week

2011-11-22T18:20:00.000-08:00

We will be closed for

Thanksgiving

so that we can spend it with our family and friends.

I hope to see you on

Friday or Saturday.

Mo's Diner This Weekend

2011-11-16T16:05:00.000-08:00

Mo's Diner

919-856-9938

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Make your Holiday Reservations!
Remember...

we have 4 Private Party Rooms

available for business dinners & special occasions

Wild Hawk Room seats 10

Woodland Salsa Room seats 12

Duchess Blue Room seats 16

Salmon Rose Room seats 30

No Room Fees!

919-856-9938

Gift Certificates Available

Come by or call and I'll mail it!
This Week Downtown:

STOMP
is explosive, provocative, sophisticated, sexy, utterly unique and appeals to audiences of all ages. The international percussion sensation has garnered an armful of awards and rave reviews, and has appeared on numerous national television shows. The eight-member troupe uses everything but conventional percussion instruments – matchboxes, wooden poles, brooms, garbage cans, Zippo lighters, hubcaps – to fill the stage with magnificent rhythms. As USA Today says, “STOMP finds beautiful noises in the strangest places.” STOMP. See what all the noise is about.

Raleigh Christmas Parade
Saturday November 19th, 2011 @9:30 am
The Greater Raleigh Merchants Association (GRMA) and Shop Local Raleigh announces the 67th Annual Raleigh Christmas parade to be held on Nov. 19 at 9:30 a.m. in downtown Raleigh. WRAL-TV is the Title Sponsor and Official Media Partner for the sixth year in a row.The parade has been presented every year since 1944 by the Greater Raleigh Merchants Association. Drawing an estimated 60,000 spectators from across the state to downtown Raleigh and reaching more than 250,000 through television and live video streaming on WRAL.com, the parade is the largest single-day event in Raleigh each year. It is the largest parade between Atlanta and Washington, D.C.

Ongoing Events Downtown:

Free Shuttle Service

to and from the Progress Energy Center

Friday & Saturday evenings

IMAX
Puss in Boots
Wachovia IMAX Theatre
Thomas & Friends, Ultimate Wave Tahiti,
Forces of Nature, Born to be Wild

The R Line

Downtown Raleigh Circulator The Raleigh Transit Authority officially began their new Downtown Circulator bus service Friday morning at an opening ceremony in front of the Raleigh Convention Center. Named the R-line, two buses will run the downtown route concurrently, Monday through Wednesday 7am to 11pm,

Thursday through Saturday 7am to 2:15am, and Sunday 1 to 8pm. RIDE FREE!!

R-LINE

Holly & Hamid Mohajer

forever chef & owner

Mo's Diner: a place to dine on simple food prepared with care

Oysters in October!

2011-10-26T08:42:00.000-07:00

This Week Downtown Raleigh

2011-09-20T15:20:00.000-07:00

Mo's Dine

919-856-9938

I've set up a

Facebook Page for Mo's Diner!

Facebook Mo's Diner

become a fan of Mo's Diner and a Friend of Mine!

Facebook Holly Mohajer

We have 4 Private Party Rooms

available for business dinners & special occasions

Wild Hawk Room seats 10

Woodland Salsa Room seats 12

Duchess Blue Room seats 16

Salmon Rose Room seats 28

No Room Fees!

919-856-9938

Gift Certificates Available

Come by or call and I'll mail it!

This Week Downtown:

FLEET FOXES

will play Raleigh Amphitheater on September 21 with special guests

The Walkmen

Wednesday 7:30 pm

Raleigh Amphitheater

Ray Price Capital City Bike Fest
Friday September 23, 2011 - Sunday September

capitalcitybikefest.com
The 7th Annual Ray Price Capital City Bike Fest presented by Nationwide insurance is a major downtown festival centered on the motorcycle rider life style. The event provides a unique experience in the downtown business district for citizens to view a variety of motorcycles up close and become part of “Biker” popular culture. Bike fest is supported in part by the City of Raleigh Convention Center. In 2010, the event welcomed over 85,000 motorcycle enthusiasts and families from Raleigh and the south east. Event goers are treated to national music artists, food & beverages, vendors and manufacturers, lifestyle exhibits, ride in bike shows, custom bike builders and much more.

Bernstein on Broadway
Meymandi Concert Hall
West Side Story, Candide, On the Town and more!
Jamie Bernstein presents a colorful tour of her father’s best-loved musicals, offering up personal anecdotes and family stories to take you inside the scores of one of America’s greatest popular composers. Hear the Bernstein you’ve never heard in this glorious musical theater showcase.

NC Symphony

Widespread Panic
Raleigh Amphitheater and Festival Site

Fri & Sat (6 pm)

Isaac Hunter Battle of the Bands
Moore Square

Saturday September 24th, 4-11 pm

http://www.godowntownraleigh.com/_linkout.pxp?evid=3932&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.huntersoakcity.com%2F
The Isaac Hunter Foundation will host the first Isaac Hunter's Battle of the Bands on Saturday, September 24, from 4pm to 11pm at Moore Square in Downtown Raleigh. This event will feature some local bands from across the Triangle and food from local restaurants and food trucks. We are asking for a $5 donation from anyone who decides to purchases beverages. Proceeds from this event will be donated to the Boys and Girls Club.

Black and White Swan
September 12 to October 2, 2011

Fletcher Opera Theater
In the psychological thriller Black Swan, Oscar-winning actress Natalie Portman plays a ballerina struggling to play Odette, the innocent white swan, and Odile, the sensual black swan, in a production of Swan Lake. Carolina Ballet tops the film with the company premieres of the “White Swan” and “Black Swan” pas de deux both in their entirety using choreography from the 1895 version of the ballet and featuring a rotating cast of dancers. The program also includes Robert Weiss's Time Gallery and George Balanchine's Prodigal Son.

Carolina Ballet

Ongoing Events Downtown:

Raleigh Downtown Farmers Market
City Plaza

Every Wednesday 10 am-2 pm
http://www.raleigheatlocal.com/
Find a bounty of fresh, sustainably-grown produce and artisan food each Wednesday at the Raleigh Downtown Farmers Market. Connect with your community farmers and choose local—it’s the healthiest and most nutritious way to eat. Fill your grocery bag with:
Fresh fruits and vegetables
Hormone-free beef, and poultry
Specialty cheeses and free range eggs
Fresh cut flowers
Artisan baked goods
Celebrate the season with food festivals, chef demonstrations, kid-friendly activities, tastings, and weekly live music. Make it your farm fresh shopping

Free Shuttle Service

to and from the Progress Energy Center

Friday & Saturday evenings

IMAX
Contagion
Wachovia IMAX Theatre
Ultimate Wave Tahiti,
Hubble 3D, Born to be Wild 3D

The R Line

Downtown Raleigh Circulator

The Raleigh Transit Authority officially began their new Downtown Circulator bus service Friday morning at an opening ceremony in front of the Raleigh Convention Center. Named the R-line, two buses will run the downtown route concurrently, Monday through Wednesday 7am to 11pm, Thursday through Saturday 7am to 2:15am, and Sunday 1 to 8pm. RIDE FREE!!

R-LINE

Holly & Hamid Mohajer

owner & forever chef

Mo's Diner: a place to dine on simple food prepared with care

Porch is Open!

2011-02-18T14:29:00.000-08:00

Porch is Open

Come to downtown Raleigh

tonight and eat on the porch at

Mo's Diner.

We'd love to see you!

Holly Interviews Paula Deen!

2008-06-17T18:17:00.000-07:00

Hey Ya'll

Check out my interview with

Paula Deen!

MyNC.com - Mo’s Diner Owner Gets Tips From Paula Deen!

Getting Around Downtown & Parking

2008-05-08T08:56:00.000-07:00

The number one question that I have for customers when making a reservation is "Do you need directions or parking information?"

Directions vary depending on where your starting point is. Parking is very easy. The most important thing about parking in downtown Raleigh is learning to READ THE SIGNS. I'm sorry for the capitals, but it's a very important part of parking.

Each surface lot in downtown is privately owned and most of them are managed by McLaurin Parking. But even though they are all "managed" by McLaurin, the rules are different in each lot. Some are pay lots with a "Pay Box" in the lot. Some are leased by nearby restaurants. Some are completely private and "Unauthorized Vehicles" are towed.

The Parking Decks are owned by the city and managed by McLaurin. The Decks are no longer free after 7:00 pm. If you park in the Decks around Moore Square, there is now an employee in the collection booth until 10:00 pm. So if you stick around after dinner and go to a show nearby and leave the deck after 10:00, then the parking is free.

Street Parking is the best way to park in Downtown Raleigh. After 5:00pm, all street parking is FREE. The meters are free, the 2 hour parking is only until 5:00, the loading zones are available to everyone after 5:00 (6:00 in some locations). The only on street parking that is not available is the areas where the signs say "No Parking Anytime". So, back to my original tip on parking downtown, "READ THE SIGNS". If the signs say "No Parking between 8am-5pm", then don't park there. If the sign says "Parking $3 after 5pm, then pay the $3 before you leave your vehicle in the lot.

I have spoken to a lot of customers about parking and I have seen some customers that have "Selective Reading". They only read the part of the sign that doesn't apply to them. For instance: "The sign says No Parking between 8-5, so I don't have to pay, right?" Well the rest of the SAME SIGN says "Pay $3 after 5pm. So, Please read the ENTIRE SIGN in each situation.

I am trying to persuade the City of Raleigh to require all signs in Private Lots to look alike, outlining the fees and times in a similar manner for easier understanding. The best solution for a parking question is to call the restaurant, gallery, bar, club, symphony, theater, or the city to find out the best parking option for your venue.

My suggestion is to park only ONCE for all your downtown destinations. There are many ways to get around once in downtown Raleigh. On a beautiful evening, walking is my favorite. Other options include the R-LINE :: Downtown Raleigh, Raleigh Rickshaw , JL Horse & Carriage Rides or a local cab or transportation company. On the First Friday Gallery Walk the R-Line connects all the Galleries that are a part of the Walk. There is also a Historic Raleigh Trolley Tour every Saturday. The "Molly Trolley" will pick you up at any historical site along the route.

The Raleigh Transit Authority officially began their new Downtown Circulator bus service. Named the R-line, two buses will run the downtown route concurrently, Monday through Wednesday 7am to 11pm, Thursday through Saturday 7am to 2:15am, and Sunday 1 to 8pm. RIDE FREE to
Parks, Museums, Art Gallery, Movies, Coffee Shops, Farmers Markets, Shopping, Dining, Musicals, Symphony, Ballet, Concerts, Nightlife, Clubs, Historical Tours, the Governor's Mansion, State Legislature Building, the Capitol and Krispy Kreme.

There are so many fun things to do in Downtown Raleigh. Let's park once and make a day of it and have dinner at Mo's Diner!

Welcome to Mo's Diner!

2007-08-24T11:29:00.000-07:00

Welcome to Mo's Diner!

For a little over ten years, my husband Hamid and I have welcomed our guests to our restaurant across from Moore Square in a restored 1886 home. We offer full service for dinner Tuesday through Saturday, amid the decor of white tablecloth and toile curtains with candlelight, fresh flowers and a fireplace in every room - perfect for that romantic date or special occasion. Each room consists of three to five tables for an intimate dinner or private party groups up to thirty guests, as well as outside dining on a front porch draped in jasmine lit with sparkly white lights.

We offer primarily American fare- mashed potatoes, fresh corn, green beans and squash with Pan Fried Catfish, Chicken Livers, Fresh Fish and our house specialty Rack of Lamb. Our Market Salad is just that... Fresh local ingredients available at the Moore Square Farmers Market each week. Homemade desserts are a favorite among our "regulars", so it is always a good idea to save a little room for Banana Napoleon, Coconut Cake, Blueberry Crisp or Bread Pudding.

Our location in the Moore Square Art District is an additional draw. Mo's Diner is on the Showtime Trolley Route, so our guests can dine with us, and take a free trolley ride to the Progress Energy Center for an evening performance. Raleigh has a great Art Scene including the Carolina Ballet, NC Symphony, Broadway Series South, NC Theater and many other events in the Center that houses Memorial Auditorium, Meymandi Hall and the Fletcher Theater. Across the street in Moore Square is the home of Raleigh's "Free Saturdays in the Park" including Live Concerts and Big Screen Movies. Imax is also across the street in the Marbles Kids Museum Imax shows documentaries as well as first run movies in 3D on a screen five stories high.

Moore Square is home of First Friday Gallery Walk as well as many other events throughout the year including Artsplosure, Capital Crush Wine Festival, Twilight Criterium Bike Race, Sparkcon and much more. So, as you can see, there is so much to do in downtown, with plenty of free parking on the street. For anytime you up for a night out, come downtown and eat with us at Mo's Diner and take in a show, gallery, festival, movie and "moore".

We look forward to seeing you downtown this weekend or drop in during the week on a Tuesday, Wednesday or Thursday for quiet dinner.

'til then;

Holly Mohajer
co owner
Mo's Diner
919-856-9938 (call ahead for a reservation, directions and parking information)
Mosdiner@aol.com