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Poole's Downtown Diner

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Editorial fromAshley Christensen, former chef of Raleigh's groundbreaking restaurant Enoteca Vin, is expressing her talented self at her 1940s-era diner now transformed into a hot twenty-first-century bistro. Lipstick-red barstools pop against… 

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426 S Mcdowell St, Raleigh, NC, 27601, United States

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WeekdayScheduleStatus
Mon5:00 p.m. to 2:00 a.m.
Tue5:00 p.m. to 2:00 a.m.
Wed5:00 p.m. to 2:00 a.m.
Thu5:00 p.m. to 2:00 a.m.
Fri5:00 p.m. to 2:00 a.m.
Sat5:00 p.m. to 2:00 a.m.
Sun5:00 p.m. to 2:00 a.m.
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2 years ago

Fun, Casual Dining Poole's Downtown Diner is an eclectic upscale diner and bar in a retro 50's atmosphere. With meals ranging from burgers and meatloaf to Indian (curried) chicken and vegan stews, exciting staff, and music genres from Blues to Alternative, we promise an inviting atmosphere and great time for everyone. Open till 2 am on the weekends. PROS: Laid back atmosphere, great music, wide menu selection, low prices CONS: Not kid friendly, only street parking until after 5pm 

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Corey Horne 
4 years ago

Publicly outing an ex-employee who was sexually assaulted at your restaurant is a despicable move. No food is good enough to justify morally bankrupt management and ownership. 

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Wayne Smith 
4 years ago

We love Poole’s and it always delivers! Tonight was a take out only night due to the Coronavirus and it was amazing. This unique place is one of a kind and a must try. 

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Jim Phelan 
4 years ago

A “must visit” when you visit Raleigh! 

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Solitaire Verina 
4 years ago

It was like hell. There were no menus. We ordered pimento cheese and were given a small ball of cheese and saltine crackers, only to be told later the cheese contained raw egg. The only thing on the entree menu that looked appetizing was the “royale”, which was essentially a undercooked, unseasoned meatball with unmelted cheese on top, served on one slice of toast with a side cold au ju. The macaroni au gratin was alright but at the price of $16 dollars was ultimately disappointing. When I asked for a to go box I was handed ... read more

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How is Poole's Downtown Diner rated?

Poole's Downtown Diner has a 4.7 star rating with 458 reviews. 

When is Poole's Downtown Diner open?

Poole's Downtown Diner is open now. It will close tomorrow at 2:00 a.m.  

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