50 Best Dog Friendly Restaurants Raleigh

“Delicious Best food ever Awesome customer service Thanks so much“

“It has to be one of my favorite restaurants for brunch in Raleigh.“

“best bbq in the area, tried all the Meat, sausage and ribs“

“First time ordering here — wow!!! Had the purple 2oz shot, brussel sprouts and meatless chicken sandwich. Served hot, seasoned very well, and great customer service. They just got added to our favorites.“

“We had a wedding rehearsal dinner there this past weekend. Delicious food, good sized portions, excellent service! Thank you so much for making it a wonderful occasion.“

“Absolutely phenomenal! Tonight was our first time trying Torchy's and it will definitely not be the last. Awesome vegetarian options that packed a ton of flavor. Mike and the entire team were so patient with us as we asked questions and had a sincere interest in ensuring that we were happy with everything. thank you all for an outstanding experience.“

“This was my first visit to the Raleigh location on May 28, 2025 with two out of town guests. three diff dishes were ordered..brisket, St. Louis rubbed ribs and burnt ends. The brisket and burnt ends were amazing. The ribs however were dry and tough. The meat certainly did not fall off the bone. I would not recommend the ribs based on this experience.“

“Great service! The filet mignon tacos were amazing!“

“FIVE STARS to RH Rooftop Restaurant in Raleigh! Excellent food, superior service, and a beautifully decorated rooftop restaurant in Midtown Raleigh's North Hills district. Tonight's dinner choice was the classic Caesar Romaine salad with Parmigiano Reggiano, croutons, (to die for) blackened salmon, and the best ever truffle fries. All six persons enjoyed their dinner selections and the comfortable atmosphere. Wait staff was superb. Valet parking is a bonus if you need the service and underground parking is a breeze. Midtown Raleigh is definitely the hot spot in the Capital City of North Carolina.“

“Great gluten free options.“

“Excellent venue! In town for a weekend and this was the first place on our list. So impressed and pleased after the first day, we came back the next. Play mini golf and have a beer? Yes please! Excellent food, excellent service. Will be back!“

“Howling Cow is amazing! From Cow to Cone is the motto, and they mean it.
The ice-cream is fresh and delicious. The cows outside are so cute. I went on a sunny afternoon and I was mooing to the cows and one walked up to the fence. Adorable!“

“I think the original food truck and this location serve the most consistent quality.
The asada burritos, al pastor tacos, and suadero tacos are simply staples for me.

Also, who on earth was pouring the salsa into a cup 😂?“

“The best spot for casual draft beers and an excellent selection of bottles to take home. They also have amazing food trucks and are located in the middle of Raleigh!“

“Nothing beats a passionate chef. Tonight was my first experience, and it's only the beginning! The staff was amazing and did not make me feel rushed. 5-star plus. I've never been to a restaurant where all the mussels were open and full of flavor until Northside Bistro. It was impressive and absolutely delicious, and they also serve some of the best cocktails I've ever had!“

“Was able to order in less than five minutes. The food is awesome. Meal with a drink came out to $15 (after tax). Fresh ingredients and a tasty menu! The fresh teas and lemonade is a must have. And to compliment it all is the friendly staff. I appreciate the wide variety of vegetarian and vegan options. I had a wonderful first time experience. I will definitely be back for more.“

“Great little neighborhood deli in N. Raleigh area. Ordered the Grand Gobbler on focaccia (bread was perfect & so fresh) & the potato salad (literally some of the best I’ve ever had). It was all so plentiful & so very good! Place has a very simple, but tasteful menu. Super nice staff working Sabrina & (Dalton brought our food out & spoke) he always does a perfect job on preparing our sandwiches! 🥪 Overall service was great! Definitely a must for a quick lunch stop! Will definitely be back asap!“

“So thankful to have met and heard about this amazing shop from a wonderful couple I took on a tour at my job today. Incredible product, beautiful mission, my husband and I will be supporting you! I can’t wait to come in and I have shared with coworkers.“

“The ingredients were so so so fresh, the bowl and juice I had were perfect and if’s a good healthy alternative I will revisit“

“SO glad to finally have a good local cidery in the Triangle! They have a good dry and semi-dry selection, and a rotating seasonal special and cider spritzers/cocktails. Tons of outdoor seating with shade in summer and fire pits in winter.“

“Wye Hill is hands down our favorite dining experience in Raleigh. Approachable, relaxing and fun, but also elevated, trendy and DELICIOUS! A fabulous date night spot. Fun for a family outing. Great place to hang with friends. An all around fantastic experience!“

“Please see my November 6 update below. My initial review was 1 star and I subsequently updated to 4 stars.

The new ownership team at Larry’s Coffee seems unwilling to resolve shipping problems or even communicate with customers. In my case, I ordered a 2-pound bag of Woodstock Coffee that fell far short of the mark. After reporting this problem, I did not receive any response at all. After about 2 weeks I sent a second email that again generated nothing. Given this poor customer service, I decided to report a dispute with my credit card company for the purchase. Perhaps I should not be surprised but so far this has resulted in a similar stonewalling after more than a week. I am choosing to cancel my coffee subscription for Doctor Mojo after seeing nothing but trouble on the horizon for what has been a previously reliable coffee company.

Update 11-6-25: one of the new co-owners got in touch and offered to help after seeing the one-star Google review. I am pleased with the action taken as a result and am revising my rating to 4 stars to reflect the positive response once I was on the radar with a real problem that could have been resolved much sooner if email communication had worked better.“

“Food was delicious, drinks excelent. Service esa awesome. We'll definitely go back soon!“

“Quick friendly service… And an amazing menu to choose from… I had the tomato, pimento cheese pie and the deviled eggs, and they were both absolutely fantastic… I highly recommend!“

“My wife and I ate here a couple of weeks ago, just after the Michelin recognition. It was a week night and there was no walk-in available, so a reservation was a must.

We ordered Bunuelos, wings, Lechcito Tacos and the Rajas Enchiladas. The standout was clearly the tacos. The pork was well seasoned and lime worked perfectly with the fat. Their corn tortillas are the single best tortilla i have ever had, and if the other three items we ordered werent just OK they would justify a 5 star rating.

I would go back if someone else wanted to. However I doubt I will be the driving force behind a return trip.“

“Had the best time at Crank Arm! Fantastic drinks, awesome staff, and such a chill vibe!“

“Your food truck is parked in a handicap parking space!“

“We recently held our wedding rehearsal luncheon at Trali and could not have been happier with the entire experience. They gave us a lovely private room, and the servers were very friendly and attentive. The food was outstanding! We had the corned beef and cabbage, shepherds pie, grilled chicken, rice pilaf, mac n cheese. Everyone was very pleased with their meal, topped off with wonderful sticky toffee pudding and cheesecake. Coordinating with Allison long distance was no problem at all and she was very helpful every step of the way. We appreciate Trali for giving our family an absolute perfect luncheon for our family wedding!“

“Fresh flavorful food including a ridiculously good smoky red sauce and super friendly service. Chase this food truck down and try anything on the menu, you won’t be disappointed.“

“Amazing dining experience all around! On a Friday evening they told us 20 minute wait but seated us in 10. Delicious food, wonderful service, fun atmosphere, clean bathrooms. 10/10. We’ll be back here a lot!“

“Absolutely amazing service was great and the atmosphere was amazing“

“BEST COOKIE IV EVER HAD. I just recently came to this location and not just purchased the most outstanding cookie, but was giving world class customer service. Dulce behind the counter was extremely helpful and made my experience top tier. She is an asset to the Crumbl team. The entire team there was welcoming and the cookie was great, couldn’t have asked for more“

“good food. sat outside, nice atmosphere“

“Great Food, even better staff. So happy for the cuties couple/bartender Jen and Paul heard that they are having a little one this fall🥰“

“very clean, great service, amazing chili, best chicken and waffles I ever had (chik'n n waffles)“

“Wow. I've tried a lot of donut shops around here and for the price to size ratio you can't beat it. These donuts are absurdly good. They are sweet without being overly so and the flavor options were incredible. So glad to have a local place to me that we can frequent“

“Love everything about this place“

“UPDATED RESPONSE: The food here was excellent — great quality and outstanding flavor. The restaurant was very clean, which I really appreciated. They didn’t have bottled water, (update: they had filtered water better than bottled for free!) and the person taking our order wasn’t very friendly or welcoming (maybe he was having a bad day it’s hard to tip a cashier who isn’t friendly). However, the overall experience was still very positive. The food and cleanliness definitely make this a restaurant worth it!“

“Super cute spot inside & patio area. Food & drinks were so good! The sandwiches were so flavorful, unique, & delicious! Great customer service too! Definitely will be back soon!“

“Fabulous lactose dessert beers“

“As always, everything that I have gotten at Aladdins has been fresh and deliscious. They have always had the best iced tea until a few evenings ago. Pick up a togo order and 2 teas. The tea had an very off taste to it like it was old tea. While I have had that in may restaurants, mostly fast food places, not once has it happened at Aladdins. Always the best.“

“I recently moved to the area so I went in for a loaf of sourdough and a blueberry cake and croissant while I was at it. Quick and easy service even when busy.
They have a decent amount of ready to go items like jams, merch and such. Gotta try some next time.“

“Great vibe! Mixologist Jefferson skillfully guided our craft cocktail selections. Impressive knowledge, real ingredients. At his recommendation we grabbed a couple of slices (authentic NY pizza) from Oakwood Pizza Box next door, that did not disappoint!“

“1st time visiting last night, really nice staff, very knowledgeable and helpful regarding flavors and ingredients. Helped us in ordering our dinner from next door.“

“I am so glad they have this location because the last one I visited was Charlotte and was bummed it was so far away! I cannot recommend this place enough, the sushi was phenomenal and especially the “build your own roll” was a wonderful thing to get to try! The decor is very fun, vibe in general is very upbeat, and the server was very friendly and helpful with suggestions. Will definitely make another visit when I’m in the area.“

“Food and mocktail- Thyme drink were delish!“

“Amazing food good experience“

“food was good..nice staff the decor was more than we expected ..will be coming back“

“It's quite bad that this is so easily accessible to me.

I think my favorites thus far have been:
- Dulce de Leche filled with Dulce de Leche with S'Mores
- Chocolate Hazelnut Cookies and Cream dipped in Crunchy Hazelnut and topped with Pistachios
- Mint Chocolate Chip with Nutella and as a Sandwich
But I'm sure there's more excellent combinations..
I want one now..“

“Sean’s Shack is hands-down serving the BEST burger I’ve had anywhere in Raleigh and that’s saying something! Juicy, perfectly seasoned, cooked to absolute perfection, and stacked with fresh toppings that actually taste like they were picked just for my order. Every bite was pure magic. Friendly service, great vibes, and food that makes you want to come back the next day (and the day after that). If you’re in Raleigh and you love burgers, stop what you’re doing and get to Sean’s Shack. You can thank me later.“