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.“

“Wow! My husband and I have been dying to try Morning Rolls! We stopped this morning finally and so impressed. Not only were the cinnamon rolls the absolute best we’ve ever had…. I was honestly so blown away with the customer service. The gentleman at the register smiled, asked us how we were doing and said good morning to everyone who walked in. That alone has me sold all day long. Good customer service is so hard to find these days…. But kudos to Morning Rolls! You guys are awesome!“

“I first tried Dampf BBQ many years ago when they were still out at the fairgrounds, and I can honestly say it has remained the best and most consistent barbecue I’ve had both in this state and across the country. I’ve traveled extensively during my military career, which has given me the chance to try some truly great barbecue spots nationwide. Even with all that experience, Dampf BBQ is still my number one. The meat is always incredibly tender, packed with flavor, and cooked with the kind of care you can taste in every bite. Beyond the food, the people here make the experience even better. This is a dedicated, family-owned, local business that clearly takes pride in what they do. I’ve seen comments about wait times and pricing, but in my opinion, anything truly good is worth waiting for, and anything made with real quality is worth paying for. I drive an hour just to get this barbecue, and I’ve never once been disappointed. It’s consistently excellent, every single time. If you’re on the fence… don’t be. It’s 100% worth the trip. Give it a shot.“

“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 an amazing experience late after a play on a Thursday night. The food was fantastic and our waitress (Lydia) was the best ever. We ordered what she recommended and it was scrumptious. The music was uplifting and reminded us of what it is to be alive. Thanks so much Lydia for a wonderful evening.“

“Amazing service, great environment, adorable robot - perfect place to take the family for a.night out or to celebrate special moments.“

“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.“

“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!“

“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.“

“Don’t let the small menu deter you from dining at LaGana. Food is absolutely amazing and the owner is truly passionate about quality food and service. And if you get a chance to enjoy an Omakase experience, don’t miss it, absolutely incredible.“

“Fun place tongonwith family and friends. Of course the beer selection is outstanding...the food is quite good...and there are various things to do for entertainment out amongst the grounds. Basically a great place to enjoy some wonderful beer, great food, and have some fun.“

“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.“

“What a great addition to N Raleigh. Possibly the best Indian food in Raleigh. Beautiful presentation, aromatic food, tasty and delicious. Great cocktails and wonderful service. A beautiful restaurant“

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

“🤩🤩🤩🤩🤩🤩🤩🤩🤩🤩 By far the Best Tacos I have ever had in my life, They where all fresh and the corn is out of this world and the Service is Fantastic ask for Bre this place sir passes 10 ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️“

“Oh my, this place is fantastic. The best tortillas, steak, everything. Intentional and delicious food with an amazing array of mezcal and cocktails. Service is off the charts - very friendly and enthusiastic about their work and the quality of what they serve.“

“I've worked in multiple food service places and this one has treated me the best of any! Really nice management and coworkers, not to mention great food!“

“Great gluten free options.“

“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!“

“I came from their previous location and I was not disappointed. I will always recommend Tepuy as my favorite place for donuts. They are fluffy and MASSIVE (enough for two people minimum). They always have new and creative flavors as well as a wide selection of regulars that are always nice“

“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!“

“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.“

“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.“

“It’s a beautiful bakery, with kind staff and was overall a good experience. In my personal opinion the croissants are the absolute star of the bakery. The pimiento cheese croissant is what southern dreams are made of. The peanut butter cookies were good, as was the baguette (a little more salt and it would have been great, but that’s just being nit-picky). The cinnamon roll was a little on the dry side, maybe could have benefited from a little more glaze, but had a good flavor overall. The shortbread was the heartbreaker for me, but only because I really love shortbread and had high expectations. Shortbread is supposed to be very buttery, and I tasted very little butter. The glaze overpowered it a bit, and I think it messed with the texture as well. If it had been a bit thicker, I doubt the glaze would have affected it as it had. It’s still such a cute cookie, and it’s not the end of the world. Especially with the friendliness of the staff and the variety they had, I know it’s a lot of work and everyone is going to like different things. For me those croissants will be something I dream about, and I can’t say enough good things about. Definitely worth a visit if you’re in the area.“

“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“

“Great view of Raleigh skyline. Fun, inventive food menu. Friendly service. I'd go again.
Edit: we did go again with a large party and we all had such a great night between the delicious food, attentive service, and spectacular sunset.“

“Awesome place for the whole family. Amazing ice cream. Wide selection of flavors. Some inside seating or out back deck with chairs and tables some rocking chairs too. Sit on steps or bring a blanket to sit on on the grass field so kids can run and play and admire the cows in the pasture. A great place to be with friends and family to enjoy the best farm fresh ice cream made on site with milk from the NC State dairy.“

“Food was amazing and Aaron was wonderful. He took his time making sure that all of our needs were met including the Onion and Garlic allergy. Phenomenal selection of Whiskey, bourbon and scotch. Great beer selection both draft and bottle. Thank you!!!!“

“Recently a friend introduced me to the Oak and I was impressed well beyond my expectations. The drinks and the food are all top notch. Lots of places have “good bar food” but that’s not the case here, they have custom eats not “bar food”. There’s nothing we ordered that have us scraping up the crumbs. Justin the bartender is particularly knowledgeable and friendly, he’s a sharp guy who is eager to please and quick to serve, we never had to flag him down or ask for help, he was on the spot the whole time! I’ll be back for client lunches and meet ups for sure!“

“A late shout out to Alexis, the awesome young lady who took the time to listen to the tale my brother and I wove about how we reunited after years of disconnect, and whose timing was perfect every time we needed a refill, extra napkins, or dessert. The atmosphere of a restaurant can be great (this one is), the food can be great (it's pretty darned good), but a good server (she definately is) ties it all together into an experience that leaves an impression and the want to return.“

“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!“

“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!“

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

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

“I am an avid fan of Crumbl and there is nothing better than to walk in and get great customer service! I went into this location about 1 hr before closing and the associate on staff, Carnell, was super helpful! He was knowledgeable about the cookies this week which really helped me narrow down what I wanted. Well done Brier Creek location! I will definitely be returning soon!“

“the best place in Raleigh and the bartender knows how to make drink“

“I only eat clean: I love this place! It is truly an extension of my kitchen. I love all their stuff. Today I did a bone broth fast using their broth. It was great and I did not have to worry about making it. Thanks!“

“Amazing experience, they made a drink I’ve been trying to try for ages but haven’t been able to get anywhere else just off of the recipe. Cool chill environment with music and games, never too crowded. Jack and Alex were amazing and so helpful, they really made my groups night. Would absolutely recommend!“

“Always great food & fresh.. Literally had the best flavorful margaritas this past Thurs night in Wake Forest. They’re always good but especially then. Believe her name was Ashley (hope so, only one working 3/5) behind the bar, she was great! Also great service from a young man Ray as well! Hope Ashley is there nxt round!“

“good food. sat outside, nice atmosphere“

“Love everything about this place“

“I am so glad this place opened in the subdivision! great food! great staff!“

“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.“

“These people are the BEST!!!
There coffees are amazing.
I have been buying Larry's Coffees for years now. I forgot to order in advance for
out of town guests and they jumped right on it. Delivered to my door.
Can't say enough about their customer service.
Love you guys.
Someday I plan to visit your environmentally sustainable coffee shop.
Thanks again
Carla“

“Awesome place with great beer!“

“I've searched for a good sourdough loaf throughout all of Raleigh, and have tried all the popular and 'top-recommended' bakeries; in conclusion, Union Special has my favorite loaf for this reason -- it's the closest I've found to homemade sourdough. I have a few family members who make homemade sourdough from a starter they've shared, and unfortunately it's nearly impossible to find anything even close in comparison.
The texture of other bakeries sourdough typically leans toward what feels like store-brand, some even lacking any hint of 'sour' at all (for reasons I don't know because I'm not a baker). While it isn't perfect, Union Special retains the most 'homemade' feel and is definitely my top choice in the area. I'm grateful to have come across them.“

“We had a wonderful experience. We mentioned to our server, Vanessa, that we were celebrating our fourth wedding anniversary, and she truly went above and beyond to make it special. Her service was excellent, thoughtful, and genuinely over the top in the best way. The food was great, but the service was even better. Vanessa took such great care of us and made our night even more memorable“

“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🥰“

“Postino is a nice place for a date night or gathering with friends. It's a lovely atmosphere. The lighting is well done. It can be a bit loud though. The design should have done more for sound control. Most of the food that I have eaten has been tasty. Their boards are fun to share. The shrimp were overcooked, so I don't recommend those. The wine selection is good but a bit overpriced.“