Tucked away on a quiet street in downtown Raleigh, The Roast Grill has been serving up perfectly charred hot dogs since 1940. This tiny, no-frills spot at 7 S West St has earned a loyal following of locals and out-of-towners who keep coming back for more.
With a 4.6-star rating and decades of history behind it, this little hot dog joint proves that sometimes the simplest things in life are the most satisfying. If you have never visited The Roast Grill, here are 13 reasons why it absolutely belongs on your must-eat list.
A History That Goes Back to 1940
Some restaurants come and go, but The Roast Grill has been holding its ground in downtown Raleigh since 1940. That is over eight decades of slinging hot dogs from the very same grill used on opening day.
Just think about that for a second…