20 Best Bar & Grill in Raleigh

“I had such a great time here! I came here multiple times and the vibe was everything. The DJ was 🔥 and kept the energy going all night.

I had the wings and shrimp tacos, and both were so good—definitely recommend! The drinks are AMAZING too, they do not miss.

What really stood out to me was the customer service. The staff was super friendly, attentive, and made sure we were good the whole time. The space was clean and the whole atmosphere just felt good.

Also, the owner’s vibe is unmatched! You can tell she really cares about her business and the people who come in. She’s welcoming, hands-on, and brings such a positive energy to the place.

I’ve been more than once and it’s always a great experience. Definitely a spot I’ll keep coming back to!“

“Friendly service, cold beer! Hard to beat!“

“I stopped by to grab lunch. The food was delicious. The people were friendly and helpful. I want more corn!!!“

“Love everything about this place! The food, drinks, atmosphere and staff are fantastic!“

“Enjoy traveling and finding a local place to enjoy. Carley W was a wonderful waitress ... she put up with us asking fun questions like pop tarts vs trail mix which one is healthier? giggles great service.“

“very good food and wasn't long wait. service was great“

“DELICIOUS & AFFORDABLE
Sloppy Joe & coleslaw are amazing 😋
Great beer specials beer 🍻
So many good burgers 🍔 sandwiches 🥪
Steak burger is awesome 😎
Owners are locals, been here for decades, chill place“

“Fast service very friendly“

“Everything about this place is Great!!! From the food to the service and staff!!! Love it!!!!“

“Jordan, our bartender and server today, was incredible! Learned everyone's name and we had like 15 people here for lunch. She got all of our orders right, and made us feel right at home. Delicious lunch menu and we'll def be back!“

“Great food. And the best place to watch the Saints play!!“

“Nice selection of beers, both on tap and in bottles. Casual menu including pizza. Staff very friendly.“

“Thanksgiving for dinner, my daughter and son-in-law took me to The Pickled Onion at Wakefield. It was their first time as well as my first time eating here. I had a ribeye steak (medium well) with baked potato and salad, It was cooked to perfection and tender. My son-in-law got wings, my daughter got stuffed jalapeños and a salad. They also really enjoyed their food. As far as service goes, we were checked on often to see if we needed refills or needed anything. First experience here could not have been any better. Will definitely be going back.“

“I have stayed at this property many times but feel the need for some freshness as its begining to look tired. The food menu is very limited and could do with some new items. he staff at the front desk were not as welcoming as have been in the past.“

“I LOVE the short Rib Grilled Cheese!!!! Consistently delicious. Tender, delicious meat with good cheese, on really good toasted bread, served with fries.I make two meals out of it. I eat 1 half of the delicious sandwich and the fries. Then later the second half.“

“Great place great music. It’s an after spot so it get lit after the clubs let out. We ordered wings, macaroni & cabbage to go & when we got home to eat our food the food was good but very very salty we couldn’t even finish it. We paid $15+ for some high blood pressure food that we couldn’t even eat what a waist.“

“I just relocated to Garner from Durham and wanted a quick meal after the move was done. I can't say enough great things about Kickback Jack's! Service was attentive and the food was spectacular! What was supposed to be an easy meal for myself and my family became a dining experience! Thanks for being great!! You have a new fan!“

“I had an amazing time at Lucky B’s (609 Tucker St, Raleigh) on 5/5/25. The music was nothing but bangers, and I was dancing my tail off all night with a bunch of female grads.

I ordered a Liquid Marijuana and a cranberry vodka, and both were great drinks to keep the party going.

If you want a spot with great energy, fun crowd, and non-stop dancing, this is the place to be. Highly recommend“

“If you come to Raleigh and don’t go to Woody’s @ City Market, you’re doing the city wrong. Woody’s is a Raleigh institution. Like sweet tea, traffic on Capital, or overhearing arguments everywhere you go about Duke/Carolina/State, it’s just part of the culture.

The mango habanero wings? Life-changing. I could write poems about those wings. The staff is awesome, the atmosphere is exactly what a neighborhood sports bar should be, and the experience is consistently great. Hands down the best place to watch sports in Raleigh. The TV setup is perfect.

Do yourself a favor: go to Woody’s. Eat the mango habanero wings. Thank me later.“

“We had a great time! Food was great, too. Thanks Justin you are our man. We'll be back!“