A trip to "The Roast Grill" is an adventure I try to repeat often, after departing Raleigh back in 2005. The experience, the atmosphere, the hot dogs, and George are not completely unchanged by time, but brings back memories of taking my kids when they would sneak-in packs of ketchup! George, is "older and grayer," using his own words, but aren't we all? George's mother, Freida, is no longer working the counter, but still alive and kicking at age 94. The selection of Coke sizes has grown... and George now has Brats, which he shared a bite and was delicious. For me, tube steak, charred on the grill, with chili, and onions, topped off with a shot of Texas Pete, is my fallback. You can read reviews that share the history of this "hole--the-wall" hot dog joint, but if you have never been, I strongly encourage you to stop in, hop on a stool, and say "Hey" to George and Kathy. Try a dogg... have coke, and experience the The Roast Grill ambiance, before someone buys the block and tears down the place to put up a high rise!
Prerana Kumar
Great throwback for some great hotdogs!! The chili was great!
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Recommended dishes: Chili Dog
Will Drake
This place is a Raleigh Gem. They do one thing, and they do it better than anyone else. You got cash? You want a hotdog? George is your guy. Best cole slaw around too!Just don't ask for ketchup. It doesn't belong on a hotdog.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Recommended dishes: Potato Chips, Tootsie Roll, Chili Dog
Jeremy Anderson
The grill was nasty as I've ever seen. No sides, and God forbid you want ketchup on your dog..apparently customers can't have a dog the way they want it. Will not be wasting any money there every again. What place only sells dogs with no sides.
Atmosphere: 1
Food: 1
Service: 1
Vanessa Grant
Still amazing! Came here for the first stop of our anniversary day and they are still very friendly with great food!This place is amazing! They were just closing, and saw the look of disappointment on my husband's face because we were late, and they let us in while they closed up! The food is so good, and the owners are amazing people as well! Highly recommend!!!!
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Rusty Meador
This is a true "Hole in the Wall" location, if you weren't aware, you'd miss it. Better not! Good dogs, often a waiting line out the door, there are only 10 seats at the counter and two half tables. It's Hot Dogs, the way the should be, mustard, chili and onions. Slaw is available. ?Ketchup. Enjoy the diner, it's a treat.Parking: Street parking is difficult to come by, paid parking is available.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Greg Dunko
Everyone already knows this. Best hotdogs in Raleigh. Also. I have an amazing conversation with George or one of his customers everytime I visit! A must visit if you want to experience a Raleigh real world lunch.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Mark Stromberg
Think “Hot Dogs” …they’re good too.That’s about all….enjoy!
Tom Davis
This place has been in business forever I had a hot dog there 25 years ago The same people are still running it and still serving dogsParking: Park across the street
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Justin Liles
Raleigh institution. Amazing hot dogs, fair price and the owner is very
I love George and his wife! They are welcoming and personable. They know everyone by their name and even know what they order. They have the best hotdogs in town!
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Sherron H.
Roast Grill has excellent hot dogs!! By far, the best in North Carolina. Once you try them, you will be amazed!
Philip T.
BEST hotdogs on this Planet! Ask George how 'burnt' you want your dogs. A "Fatboy" is two dogs in one bun. Toppings are mustard, chili, slaw, onions. NO KETCHUP on premises. George's grandmother originated the chili back in 1940, and didn't allow ketchup because it interfered with her chili. Coke in a little, medium, or large bottle, and other drinks, as well as beer. I've been going there since 1979, and the place is the same as it ever was. Wonderful nostalgic atmosphere, you'll see suits sitting beside t-shirts and flip flops. In its own way, it could be the Raleigh version of "Cheers". Go a couple of times, and George an Kathy will probably remember the way you like your hotdogs, and quite possibly your name, too! Only thing to remember is they are CASH ONLY.
Lile Grey Churn
Real Raleigh people know where to get there dogs
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
GARY BARE
The roaster is great hot dog hole in the wall ... Always make a note to go when I am in ral.
A trip to "The Roast Grill" is an adventure I try to repeat often, after departing Raleigh back in 2005. The experience, the atmosphere, the hot dogs, and George are not completely unchanged by time, but brings back memories of taking my kids when they would sneak-in packs of ketchup! George, is "older and grayer," using his own words, but aren't we all? George's mother, Freida, is no longer working the counter, but still alive and kicking at age 94. The selection of Coke sizes has grown... and George now has Brats, which he shared a bite and was delicious. For me, tube steak, charred on the grill, with chili, and onions, topped off with a shot of Texas Pete, is my fallback. You can read reviews that share the history of this "hole--the-wall" hot dog joint, but if you have never been, I strongly encourage you to stop in, hop on a stool, and say "Hey" to George and Kathy. Try a dogg... have coke, and experience the The Roast Grill ambiance, before someone buys the block and tears down the place to put up a high rise!
Great throwback for some great hotdogs!! The chili was great!
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Recommended dishes: Chili Dog
This place is a Raleigh Gem. They do one thing, and they do it better than anyone else. You got cash? You want a hotdog? George is your guy. Best cole slaw around too!Just don't ask for ketchup. It doesn't belong on a hotdog.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Recommended dishes: Potato Chips, Tootsie Roll, Chili Dog
The grill was nasty as I've ever seen. No sides, and God forbid you want ketchup on your dog..apparently customers can't have a dog the way they want it. Will not be wasting any money there every again. What place only sells dogs with no sides.
Atmosphere: 1
Food: 1
Service: 1
Still amazing! Came here for the first stop of our anniversary day and they are still very friendly with great food!This place is amazing! They were just closing, and saw the look of disappointment on my husband's face because we were late, and they let us in while they closed up! The food is so good, and the owners are amazing people as well! Highly recommend!!!!
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
This is a true "Hole in the Wall" location, if you weren't aware, you'd miss it. Better not! Good dogs, often a waiting line out the door, there are only 10 seats at the counter and two half tables. It's Hot Dogs, the way the should be, mustard, chili and onions. Slaw is available. ?Ketchup. Enjoy the diner, it's a treat.Parking: Street parking is difficult to come by, paid parking is available.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Everyone already knows this. Best hotdogs in Raleigh. Also. I have an amazing conversation with George or one of his customers everytime I visit! A must visit if you want to experience a Raleigh real world lunch.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Think “Hot Dogs” …they’re good too.That’s about all….enjoy!
This place has been in business forever I had a hot dog there 25 years ago The same people are still running it and still serving dogsParking: Park across the street
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Raleigh institution. Amazing hot dogs, fair price and the owner is very
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Recommended dishes: Tootsie Roll, Grandma's Poundcake
Restaurantji Recommends
I love George and his wife! They are welcoming and personable. They know everyone by their name and even know what they order. They have the best hotdogs in town!
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Roast Grill has excellent hot dogs!! By far, the best in North Carolina. Once you try them, you will be amazed!
BEST hotdogs on this Planet! Ask George how 'burnt' you want your dogs. A "Fatboy" is two dogs in one bun. Toppings are mustard, chili, slaw, onions. NO KETCHUP on premises. George's grandmother originated the chili back in 1940, and didn't allow ketchup because it interfered with her chili. Coke in a little, medium, or large bottle, and other drinks, as well as beer. I've been going there since 1979, and the place is the same as it ever was. Wonderful nostalgic atmosphere, you'll see suits sitting beside t-shirts and flip flops. In its own way, it could be the Raleigh version of "Cheers". Go a couple of times, and George an Kathy will probably remember the way you like your hotdogs, and quite possibly your name, too! Only thing to remember is they are CASH ONLY.
Real Raleigh people know where to get there dogs
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
The roaster is great hot dog hole in the wall ... Always make a note to go when I am in ral.
Atmosphere: 3
Food: 4
Service: 4