Madre restaurant owner Tyler Helikson helped bring in a 15-foot LED jumbotron in the courtyard of Smoky Hollow.
Roughly 800 people packed into the space for Friday night's game.
"We have benefited tremendously from this event," said Helikson. "Thanks to the Canes' success and the run they've had, I've been overwhelmed by the reaction."
The Mediterranean tapas spot set up a snack bar and is serving up food not typically found on the menu. Staffers have been selling out of those items.
ALSO SEE | Take warning: Sandhills Canes fans thick with loyalty, excitement
"It's been cool to see Raleigh rally around not only the growth of the team, but the growth in the city, showing off as we're back in the Stanley Cup Final," said Helikson. "Now to be on the national stage and the show really off has been super special. We get a lot of people from out of town that have been coming into the restaurant."
Trophy Five Points has also been scoring big.
Reservations are almost all booked up for Tuesday's game.
"We've had to order more food, more flour, more ingredients for all of our pizzas. We've also had to schedule more people to work these shifts, which has been great," said Trophy Five Points owner Chris Powers.
LIVE BLOG | Get the latest throughout the Stanley Cup Final
Just like when Raleigh hosted the Stadium Series game a few years back at Carter Finley Stadium, state tourism leaders say this is another great opportunity to showcase North Carolina.
Visit North Carolina Director Wit Tittell estimated that the economic impact will be even greater than the last Stanley Cup Final appearance in 2006.
"I know the fans would love a sweep. We would love it to go all seven, so we can keep talking about Raleigh and North Carolina as long as we can," said Tittell. "Last time the finals were here, it was about a $5 million impact, and I think this year, it could be $10 (million) or $15 million. They had 15,00 hotel rooms."
For fans who can't make it inside the Lenovo Center, there are numerous places around Raleigh to catch the action:
- Moore Square (downtown Raleigh): Outdoor watch party with a large jumbotron. Fans are encouraged to bring their own chairs.
- Tap Yard Raleigh (east Raleigh)
- Smoky Hollow (downtown Raleigh)
- The Avenue on Glenwood
- Tin Roof
- Pourworks
Can't get to the game or a watch party? See all the action of every game on ABC11.
Download the ABC11 News app