The Roast Grill

Great people, great atmosphere, great food. Hard hat to my left and a business suit to my right.

Like a diner but built onto the front porch of a house in 1940! Old school, owned by a lovely Greek family, met the current owner's grandmother back in the late seventies or early eighties. Run by her grandson George today. It's already famous, food celebrities have already put it on the map, so if you haven't heard of it or found it yet - check it out! No Ketchup! As they say, Clint Eastwood says so! And for most of it's life, cash only. Today George has caught up with technology and can take payment in all the usual ways. Get the Coke in the small bottle - much better carbonation! :-)

Do you have trouble deciding on what to order from a large menu? Then this is the place for you. They’ve got hot dogs. No ketchup. It may not be fancy, but they do one thing and they do it well. I doubt much has changed here for decades, and that’s a good thing. I’m glad I stopped in. Friendly folks and good chili dogs.

One of the best dogs I’ve ever had! And the friendliest people! - Appetite & Adventure

Best hot dogs in Raleigh! Classic atmosphere.