Roast Grill

7 S. West St., Raleigh, NC - (919) 832-8282

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A no-frills diner with a menu limited to one single entree -- hot dogs -- the Roast Grill is a living museum of urban-eats history, and a swell place to knock back braces of onion-topped chili dogs.

91% Approval Rating (12 votes)

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Overall: One of the Best - Worth a Trip

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"It has been nearly seven decades since George and Mary Charles opened their little downtown Raleigh dog house, where the motto is "We burn 'em for you." That means that the hot dogs are cooked on a grill until their skin begins to blister. Exactly how blistered is up ..." [Read More]

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7 S. West St., Raleigh, NC
(919) 832-8282

http://www.roastgrill.com

Hours & Policies

Seasons:	Open Year Round
Meals Served:	Lunch
Operational Hours:	Always Call Ahead!
Credit Cards Accepted:	No
Alcohol Served:	Yes
Outdoor Seating:	No
Reservations Accepted:	No
Delivery Available:	No
Takeout Counters:	Yes

"Two of Roast Grill's finest! The front one is chili and coleslaw, while the back one is chili, mustard, and onion."
Cliff Strutz

"A close-up shows the blackened skin of the hot dogs they serve here. This gives them a wicked crunch when you take a bite."
Cliff Strutz

"A view of the grill shows wieners in various stages of being "burned.""
Cliff Strutz

"This photo from the Roast Grill web site shows what champion Alex Miller ate in January, 2007: 15 hot dogs with chili and mustard and 48 ounces of liquid refreshment, all in 45 minutes. Needless to say, the photo of uncooked hot dogs does nothing to convey the deliciousness of a burned one."
Michael Stern

"A simple slice of pound cake is one of only two desserts offered here."
Cliff Strutz

"Roast Grill has been a downtown Raleigh institution since 1940!"
Cliff Strutz