Char-Grill

Our waitress Elana was wonderful We have been meeting at this restaurant for our Family Reunion,…read moreas it is halfway for all of us to travel. The food is delicious and the service from Elana is outstanding. We stayed longer than most diners and were welcomed to do it. We will be going back again to meet family.

Cool vibe, lots of sports on tvs . Friendly service…read more Burgers were good We had smash burgers , beef was fine best part were the condiments, all fresh . Fries were a bit soggy but ok, and salad was fresh. Ice cold beer as well . Would return

Fried pickles with ranch

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Poblana frites

Cali Burger

4.3(72 reviews)

7.7 mi

Was very surprised that this place was really good! The burgers are big too. I don't usually like…read morecrinkle fries but I liked these bc they had a good seasoning. Especially loved the bacon, definitely good quality. Also liked their house sauce. We would definitely come back. They have a lot of other menu items like corn dogs & chili dogs. It's definitely more of a fast food type vibe inside. Service was great, very helpful and friendly.

The Double bacon burger was fresh and a decent burger for fast food. The sesame seed bun was a bit…read moretoo flaky for me. The bacon was the texture of ready to eat/heat bacon which took away from the burger. Do I recommend? I wouldn't go out of my way for this unless I'm just riding by the restaurants. It was ok! The fires were hot and fresh but a bit too salty for me. I suggest ordering those without salt to control that yourself. Honestly, if I ever went back I'd just do a regular burger without the bacon and no fries . Although the fries were decent. I'm not a huge fan! The service was satisfactory here. Nothing to really call out!

Inside

Double Cali Burger (no veggies)

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Burger Village

4.1(92 reviews)

7.9 mi

Fantastic burger! We moved our son I to his dorm, enjoyed a fantastic meal here! The burgers were…read moregreat, flavorful and juicy. We will be back soon!

I have been here a couple of times, and it seems like it is going downhill. The first time it was…read moregood, and the second time it was so-so. Also the menu items have changed over the time, and not sure if it is for better, or worse. One thing I will say that has gone downhill is the service. Even when the place is nearly empty, the staff will sit there in a group and watch while you need assistance. Maybe you will get better service when it is more crowded, and they have a sense of urgency, who knows. 2026-02 #578

Breaded Zucchini

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Fries

MoJoe's Burger Joint

4.1(543 reviews)

7.8 mi

This is absolutely my favorite burger place in the Raleigh area. The parking is super accessible,…read moreand there's even free parking on the side streets of the nearby neighborhood. The service is always pretty quick and the servers are kind. My time and true has always been the Smokehouse Cheddar burger, and it never disappoints. Everytime I have friend or family that come visit, my first recommendation is this!

I've driven by MoJoe's for several years since moving to Raleigh and kept saying "oh we should try…read moreit at some point".... We finally checked it out and now it's in the rotation for really good burgers! Idk why I waited so long to get here, by now that I know and I want everyone else to too. There is a parking lot next to the building - they will tow you if you park there and don't go into the restaurant though. So don't wander away. Sometimes they have a greeter, sometimes it's a seat yourself situation. Service is quick, the menu is large without being overwhelming, and the most important part: the food is good. I always get a classic, all the fixings, and fries. I also always bribe my husband to get the onion rings with his food and then we swap a little. The MoJoe sauce that comes with the onion rings is money! Also the onion rings somehow manage to stay together in each bite, which is awesome. I'm a big fan!

Swiss Mushroom Veggie Burger

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Veggie Burger

CowBar Burgers & Fries

3.8(55 reviews)

8.5 mi

CowBar is a great option if you are ever craving a burger in the North Hills area. The burgers are…read moremassive and very juicy filled with high quality ingredients. Service could be better, but it's not bad. Decor and the bar were very cool and well designed parts of the restaurant. We ordered the Alabama Slammer and Classic Cheeseburger with truffle fries. We received regular fries at first, but were able to get what we originally ordered (truffle fries) after talking to the servers. If you order the truffle fries, make sure to grab a fork or extra napkins (or both)! Eating them gets real messy. Overall, a nice, casual burger spot in Raleigh with great fries.

Wow, I haven't been to CowBar in a while since I'm not a huge fan of crazy food halls but their new…read morelocation up at North Hills is top-notch! Located in the newer section of North Hills, CowBar is a more sophisticated rendition of their Morgan Street Food Hall location. Very similar with maybe a few extras, you order up front, get a number, self-service soft drinks and condiments in the back and wait for you eats. Pick up your meal at the counter and it's time to eat! I did their popular truffle burger with fries Italiano and OMG! The burger was amazingly tender, rich and delicious. Tender grilled beef, smoky Gouda cheese, caramelized onions and truffle flavoring throughout. The skin-on fries with shaved parm, rosemary and garlic made for the perfect side. While the bar is not open yet, it looks like CowBar North Hills will have some beers and drinks to go with your burger. Overall I am super happy with what I experienced at CowBar. While the food is a touch pricey, it's totally worth the money and a better option to dine here, versus a crowded, noisy spot. Enjoy, Raleigh. You may have the best burger in the Triangle with CowBar!

Craftsman tool box used to store condiments and utensils. Cool idea

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Carolina Classic Cheeseburger

CowBar Burgers & Fries

4.0(182 reviews)

8.5 mi

This location is located inside Morgan Street Food Hall. The entire vibe is really neat however…read moreparking surrounding the area is paid and in my opinion pricey. We paid $17 before even stepping foot on site. Not the restaurants fault but something to note that affected the experience. I ordered the Italian fries, regular fries, and nuclear burger. The Italian fries are delicious! Would 100% go back for those. The regular fries were well done and crispy--very good in my opinion but not always everyone's cup of tea. The nuclear burger was decent--not worth the price in my opinion. While I loved the sriracha ketchup it was smothered in the patty itself was flavorless and left me wanting more. It did take a while to get my food but the staff was super friendly and communicative about the hold up.

Located in Morgan street food hall. Plenty of seating inside and outside. Very easy to use kiosk…read moreordering. Perfect ratio of meat:cheese:toppings:bun. The Quad Stack Burger - you won't be disappointed or leave hungry. Highly recommend stopping by!

Front and kitchen

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Entrance to Food Hall

Wilson's Eatery

4.2(239 reviews)

6.7 mi

We found this place online while looking for a lunch spot in the area and are so glad we did!…read more Cool old building, quick, helpful service and really great sandwiches. My friend and I decided to split two sandwiches so we could each try the Italian and the grilled ham and cheese. I can't tell you which I liked better but I can say, we both really liked the broccoli salad side - great option that you can't get everywhere. Perfect casual lunch spot across from Raleigh Iron Works

Good spot if you're looking for a quick meal, but not a place I'll be running back to. The service…read morewas friendly and the food came out quick, but the burger and chicken sandwich were both just okay. The house made cherry cola, on the other hand, I loved! You can validate your parking once you get inside the restaurant so you don't have to pay, but would obviously prefer not to have to do this extra step of registering my car.

The kitchen

The kids at LBC hooking it up...again!!! Carnitas Torta & a beer!! FTW!!!

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Never Fight a Man With a Perm English Barleywine. Best beer name ever!! And the beer is great too!

Town Hall Burger and Beer

4.2(114 reviews)

5.9 mi

My family are frequent customers at THBB and love their food. They accidentally gave incorrect…read moresauces for our order and we had driven home already. Upon calling and notifying the manager, they offered to drive the sauces to our home and bring new shrimps as they had got cold. We really appreciate how friendly and determined the staff/management are to make things right. 10/10 recommend the honey buffalo sauce on the shrimp!!

dillan/dillon is so nice…read more I have to add at least 85 characters so I'm going to type an Extra sentence.

Food menu and ordering station

Buffalo chicken sandwich

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Nachos with grilled chicken

Sean's Shack

4.1(122 reviews)

5.4 mi

Great service, very friendly. Family-run business, quality and prices excellent. The Latin flair…read moreadds a nice touch. All food is natural ingediants no store-bought flavors. You do need to try it. The hamburgers was jucy and fresh. Well-run business. Atmosphere is fun and clean.

Sean's is a cool one off burger dog chicken joint with a neat 50's vibe. Black and white checkered…read moretile floors and a strip of red neon circles the dining area. They have table service and the lady running the dining room was awesome. I tried the California Burger and the chili dog and bother were fine. Much better than the other fast food options. The locals should consider themselves lucky to have this place.

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Midwood Smokehouse

4.3(256 reviews)

7.9 mi

This was my second visit to Midwood, and may have to be a regular stop on my visits to Raleigh!…read more I ordered the half slab, with mac and cheese. Both were delicious. I had the bacon wrapped jalapeños for an appetizer. They too were very tasty! My half slab included some hush puppies and a cucumber salad. They were also very good. The staff was very friendly and attentive. Great atmosphere!

To be fair, we got here a little more than an hour before closing, which is usually a big no-no for…read moremost BBQ places. We had just landed in North Carolina and wanted to try some authentic NC BBQ fresh off the plane. As soon as we walked in, I told my wife, "This place reminds me of Mission BBQ back home"--nothing special, just a chain dressing up the BBQ experience. Unfortunately, I was right. The burnt ends were mediocre, and the half chicken was so dry I couldn't even finish my beer. Instead, I asked for two more cups of water. We sat at the bar, and the bartender was super friendly and personable. Honestly, he was the best part of the BBQ joint--other than the pickles. Yelp recommended this place and another soul food spot up the street. Next time, I'll go with my gut instead of trusting the stars.

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Rod G.

1 year ago

Title: "Deliciously Miniature!" I recently visited this legendary burger joint, and all I have to say is... Where's the beef?!" Let me tell you, the burgers are so small they could play hide and seek with a dime! If you're looking for a snack instead of a meal, you've hit the jackpot. On the bright side, these little gems are bursting with flavor. Seriously, I didn't know I could fall in love with a burger the size of a bottle cap. It's like a tasty treasure hunt in every bite! Just remember to order a side of fries--or two--if you want to leave feeling full. Overall, a solid three stars for flavor, but those burgers could definitely use a growth spurt! read more

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