7 Best Diners in Raleigh

“I had the shrimp and grits. My wife had the roast turkey dinner. Both were delicious and freshly made. The chocolate bread pudding hit the "sweet" spot.Highly recommended. We will go back. They have friendly staff too.“

“If you're looking for authentic Southern comfort food in Raleigh, Southern Diner is absolutely worth the visit.

I ordered the Big Meat Omelet with grits, and the omelet alone is enough to make me come back. They made it with fresh cracked eggs, which is getting harder to find these days, and you can truly taste the difference. It was fluffy, flavorful, and cooked perfectly.

The grits weren't my favorite I should've gone with the hash browns but you live and you learn!

Now let's talk about the French toast... absolutely incredible. It was hands down one of the best parts of the meal. Sweet, perfectly cooked, and worth ordering every single time.

My friend ordered a steak, and the aroma alone had me wishing I had ordered it myself. It smelled amazing, and everyone at the table agreed we'd be coming back.

The atmosphere is warm, welcoming, and has that true Southern, family-style feel. It's a come-as-you-are kind of place with great hospitality, delicious home-style cooking, and seasoning that hits the mark.

Located in Raleigh, North Carolina, just a short drive from Crabtree Valley Mall, Southern Diner has been serving the community from the same location for 17 years and it's easy to see why.

⭐ Highly recommend! I'll definitely be back.“

“Every item on the menu is divine and this is the friendliest staff in town. Thanks to Emily for keeping us happy and full of sugar!“

“My daughter took me out on Mother's day. It was fabulous. Haven't been feeling well. Had cancer surgery and radiation so appetite has been really off. The whole experience from getting in the door greeting, drinks order ,food, service was awesome. I had the steak and red skin potatoes and just right zucchini and squash. Oh my goodness the squash was cooked just right I asked Nianna if she could insure that vegetables were cooked done but not mushy she insured the cook had done them just like I liked them they were on the money. As I sat and watched, Kia and Nanna were constantly.moving. Made my day Store was clean customer service fabulous and food was delicious. Magnificent experience“

“The food isn't great, but it is normally fine enough. All you can eat for $10(or $7 on a cam card). The staff are some of the most wonderful and caring people in the world. They always great you with a smile and ask how you are and genuinely care. They make it worth every visit.“

“Natalie was the most calm and composed employees I have seen in a while. While faced with someone who was clearly intoxicated she handled herself and the situation with a way that if I was the owner I would be proud of. I know working any hurricanes game would be difficult but she did exceptionally well. She should be congratulated. I ordered twice with her throughout the night and she made every experience one that made me consider coming to the diner again. Hire more like her!“

“very good attention and very good breakfasts I love to eat there🤝👍💯“