The Roast Grill is one of The 15 Best Hole in the Wall Places in Raleigh.

1. The Roast Grill

8.1
7 S West St (at Hillsborough St), Raleigh, NC
Hot Dog Joint · 29 tips and reviews

Meredith m.Meredith m: Thei hot dogs were awesome!! No wonder they were featured on TV. It's a hole in the wall, but don't let that fool you. Truly good.

Todd W.Todd Williams: This hole in the wall has the best hot dogs in town, order them 'burnt' and George will deliver you up crispy perfection. Great chili. Save a little room for pound cake. A Raleigh landmark. A+

ᴡ R.ᴡ Rodriguez: Try the pound cake after you get some dogs- all butter, homemade, really good.

Ole Time Barbecue is one of The 15 Best Hole in the Wall Places in Raleigh.

2. Ole Time Barbecue

8.2
6309 Hillsborough St (btwn Bashford Rd & Singelton St), Raleigh, NC
BBQ Joint · 31 tips and reviews

Michael H.Michael Huber: The BBQ, hush puppy, sweet potato fries are all good. Small hole in the wall but a must stop if you like NC style BBQ.

Lindsie L.Lindsie Lizotte: Ms Stephanie is the best! Try the fried chicken! Yummo.

Brian H.Brian Hendrix: Some of the best BBQ in the Triangle

Fox Liquor Bar is one of The 15 Best Hole in the Wall Places in Raleigh.

3. Fox Liquor Bar

8.1
237 S Wilmington St (at E Martin St), Raleigh, NC
Cocktail Bar · 61 tips and reviews

DjPharmDDjPharmD: Best cocktails in Raleigh, ask for Garrett!

Smith R.Smith Reynolds: The Marie Antoinette is the way to go.

Laura D.Laura Daughtry 🧘🏼‍♀️: Ranking at the top of Garden & Gun's 50 Best Southern Bars list, Ashley Christensen has done it again. All cocktails are $11, and each one is different and unique. Try them all!

The Pit Authentic Barbecue is one of The 15 Best Hole in the Wall Places in Raleigh.

4. The Pit Authentic Barbecue

8.7
328 W Davie St (at Commerce Pl), Raleigh, NC
BBQ Joint · 288 tips and reviews

Brian V.Brian Vellmure: Good stuff. Has the chopped BBQ, Carolina ribs, fried ocra, and collared greens. All fantastic.

Chris P.Chris Patterson: Eat some of the best BBQ you can find. Read more.

Travel ChannelTravel Channel: Don’t miss a whole-hog barbeque. As seen on Travel Channel’s Man v. Food Nation.

C. Grace is one of The 15 Best Hole in the Wall Places in Raleigh.

5. C. Grace

8.1
407 Glenwood Ave (at Anwood Pl), Raleigh, NC
Cocktail Bar · 46 tips and reviews

Marisol B.Marisol Barcenas: Crafty cocktails and live jazz.. I loved the lounge atmosphere, definitely one of the best bars in the downtown Raleigh.

Richard H.Richard Hunter: I came in one day and this place was killer.... This Grier G guy was dancin behind the bar with some sort of an absurdly adolescent shineboxin son of a bitch and I got in "the mood" to... Great O.F.'s

Qlint C.Qlint Chesney: Classiest bar around

Ruth's Chris Steak House is one of The 15 Best Hole in the Wall Places in Raleigh.

6. Ruth's Chris Steak House

8.4
4381 Lassiter Mill Rd (in North Hills), Raleigh, NC
Steakhouse · 22 tips and reviews

Blair G.Blair Garrison: Stuffed Chicken with herbs & cheese is phenomenal...so are the potatoes au gratin....the two are enough leftovers for a whole other meal!!

Alex T.Alex T: Amazing food! Expensive but worth it!

Celina P.Celina Pedersen: The BEST steak ever!!!

Frank's Pizza & Italian Restaurant is one of The 15 Best Hole in the Wall Places in Raleigh.

7. Frank's Pizza & Italian Restaurant

8.6
2030 New Bern Ave (Triangle Town Boulevard), Raleigh, NC
Pizzeria · 17 tips and reviews

J M.J McGee: Amazing garlic bread. #2 baked spaghetti in the US. Salad... blah. Nice, family-style atmosphere and staff. Love this place!

Orion P.Orion Pozo: Best pizza in Raleigh for 33 Years

Natural B.Natural Beginning: They have the best pizza in Raleigh, I've been coming here since I was a teenager.

Lemongrass Thai is one of The 15 Best Hole in the Wall Places in Raleigh.

8. Lemongrass Thai

8.4
8320 Litchford Rd (at Harps Mill Rd), Raleigh, NC
Thai Restaurant · 28 tips and reviews

Crystal W.Crystal W: The chicken red curry here is great! The lunch deal with chicken satay and the curry cannot be beat!

Donna R.Donna R: Love the Pad Thai. :)

Shelby B.Shelby Bassett: Pad thai noodle is the greatest thing on the menu here

La Rancho Grande is one of The 15 Best Hole in the Wall Places in Raleigh.

9. La Rancho Grande

8.4
1401E Maynard Rd (at E Chatham St), Raleigh, NC
Mexican Restaurant · 12 tips and reviews

AnnetteAnnette: Amazing food!! Tacos carnitas are awesome!!

Alex R.Alex Rhodes: Amazing, cheap, and authentic!

daniel c.daniel coop: This is by far and away the best kept secret in Mexican food in the Raleigh / Cary area

Black Flower is one of The 15 Best Hole in the Wall Places in Raleigh.

10. Black Flower

7.0
517 W Peace St (at Glenwood Ave), Raleigh, NC
Bar · 28 tips and reviews

DeVonnaDeVonna: Cupcake shots amazing!!! Butterfinger shots even better!!!

Nyce D.Nyce Danger: SUNDAY FUNDAY AT BLACK FLOWER TONIGHT LETS GO

james s.james saad: Sex Panther inhibits good decision making.

The Architect Bar & Social House is one of The 15 Best Hole in the Wall Places in Raleigh.

11. The Architect Bar & Social House

7.3
108 1/2 E Hargett St (at Wilmington St), Raleigh, NC
Bar · 15 tips and reviews

Meredith M.Meredith McCormack: Crafted cocktails and swanky surroundings. Highly recommended.

Jonathan S.Jonathan Seelbinder: Ask about one of the best cocktail menus in town... And check out an extensive craft beer list.

Shannon B.Shannon Brown: Uh.... leave?

The Goat Bar is one of The 15 Best Hole in the Wall Places in Raleigh.

12. The Goat Bar

7.2
5111 Western Blvd (at Powell Dr), Raleigh, NC
Dive Bar · 23 tips and reviews

Trevor M.Trevor Miller: Come for the cheap drinks and great crowd, stay for the party!

Drew B.Drew Brock: Be sure to tip your bartender

Ashley C.Ashley Chapman: Scotty.... That is all

Legends is one of The 15 Best Hole in the Wall Places in Raleigh.

13. Legends

7.8
330 W Hargett St (at S Harrington St), Raleigh, NC
Gay Bar · 31 tips and reviews

Morgan H.Morgan Hartsell: Every Monday is The Underground @ Raleigh. It's all about the music, never a cover!!

Sean j.Sean johnson: Love my Mondays

Pamela P.Pamela Pacos: Goth night is back on Monday's! So excited!!

San Jose Mexican Restaurant is one of The 15 Best Hole in the Wall Places in Raleigh.

14. San Jose Mexican Restaurant

7.3
5811 Poyner Village Pkwy, Raleigh, NC
Mexican Restaurant · 40 tips and reviews

Kyle BrittKyle Britt: Chicken burrito, rice and beans make a great lunch combo for under $6. Quick service, as well!

Will F.Will Fuller: If you're a guacamole fan you're in luck: they make it fresh at your tableside to your preference.

Troy E.Troy Eller: My new favorite Mexican place

Fiesta Mexicana Restaurante Mexicano is one of The 15 Best Hole in the Wall Places in Raleigh.

15. Fiesta Mexicana Restaurante Mexicano

7.2
2839 Jones Franklin Rd (at Tryon Rd), Raleigh, NC
Mexican Restaurant · 27 tips and reviews

Amber M.Amber Matthews: My favorite Mexican restaurant in the triangle! Try the TAMALES!

Cat R.Cat Rahm: Best Mexican dining experience in all of Raleigh area. Can't find any place like it. Food is delicious, service exceptional. ahh craving it right now!

Angela L.Angela Lin: Yummy chips and great service!