Heading to the @alabama_shakes show at @redhatamphitheater tonight? We’re extending our hours with a late night menu so you can grab a late night mac on your way out! Here’s the post-concert snack plan from 10-11pm:
🎈Poole’s Pimento Cheese
🎈Maine Lobster Doughnuts
🎈Bibb Lettuce Salad
🎈Pickle Juice Caesar
🎈Hot Frites with Beasley’s Carolina Reaper Oil and Buttermilk Herb Sauce
🎈Mac au Gratin
🎈Baguette with Cultured Butter
Plus our full bar and dessert menu!
Looking for the perfect setting for your next special event? Our recently remodeled semi-private dining room, housed in the historic original diner space, offers an intimate setting for groups of up to 46 guests. (You can also reserve the iconic Double Horseshoe Counter to extend the capacity to 68.)
Our private dining experience features a curated family-style menu of Poole's greatest hits, a full beverage program, and a team dedicated to making your event exceptional. Available seven days a week, with flexible options to suit the style of your gathering.
To learn more or begin planning your event, send us an inquiry via our website.
With spring weather and concert season right around the corner, we're looking to add a few key roles to our team! We have upcoming openings for the following positions:
• Host
• Support Staff
• Full-Time Bartender
• Experienced Line Cooks
If you're passionate about hospitality and thrive in a fast-paced, guest-focused environment, we'd love to hear from you. We offer competitive pay, a collaborative team culture, and the opportunity to grow with us.
To apply, send your resume to [email protected].
We will be OPEN tonight (Sunday, 2/1) from 5-8pm for a snowy dinner at the diner. A slightly abbreviated menu, but we’ll have everything you need to recharge after a day of sledding and shoveling! Come see us! ❄️🎈
We will be closed tonight (Saturday) but we would really really love to see you tomorrow for Royale Sunday! It’ll be a great time to check out some of the items we just added to the menu:
Tuna Tartare Niçoise with Oil-Cured Olive, Preserved Artichoke Heart, + Deviled Egg Aioli
Sautéed Chinese Broccoli with Toasted Chili + Garlic
Prince Edward Island Mussels with White Wine, Dijon + Grilled Ciabatta
Two ways to warm up tonight at Poole’s:
• Prince Edward Island Mussels and NC Shrimp with Sea Island White Rice Peas and Roasted Pepper Nage
• Ricotta Gnocchi with Duck Bolognese, Ricotta Salata, and Fried Sage
Calling all you lovers and friends!! Join us for Valentine's Day at Poole's with a three-course tasting menu by Chef @ashley_christensen and the Poole's team.
Course One:
ROASTED BEETS with Goat Lady Chevre, Pistachio-Beet Tahini, Pomegranate, & Citrus
~or~
PARMIGIANO & CAULIFLOWER VELOUTÉ with Preserved Truffle & Caper Brown Butter
Course Two:
CHATEAUBRIAND with Fried Pommes Aligot & Horseradish Creamed Chard
~or~
MAINE LOBSTER RISOTTO with Roasted Tomato & Braised Fennel
Course Three:
CHOCOLATE HAZELNUT BUDINO with Dulce de Leche Cream & Cocoa Nib Crumble
~or~
PASSION FRUIT TART with Mascarpone & Raspberry
Make your reservation via the link in our bio!
One week from today! Our first AC’s Table event of 2026 is a super special one. We’re welcoming a guest chef: our dear friend Jordan Rubin of @mr.tuna_maine and @crispygai in Portland, Maine.
For one night only, in partnership with @opentable , Jordan will be joining us at Poole’s iconic double horseshoe to serve an intimate five-course tasting menu that highlights his signature style: creative, Japanese-inspired dishes with a strong emphasis on sustainably sourced Maine seafood. Think of it as a coastal journey from Maine to North Carolina, all from your seat at the table.
There are still some seats available - link in bio to reserve!
Here’s a sneak preview of what you can expect:
🎈Motoyaki oysters with yuzu kosho, seaweed
🎈Duo of tuna handrolls
🎈Raw Maine scallops, radishes, chili lime dressing, charred grapefruit
🎈Aburi tuna, garlic ponzu, marinated shishito, onions, lettuce, fresh wasabi
See you on 1/15!
Have you been to the recently Michelin recommended @poolesdiner ? Located in Downtown Raleigh this Southern comfort food restaurant by two time James Beard Award winner @ashley_christensen is a local icon and absolute must try! Sit on their horseshoe old fashioned counters for one of the best meals in Raleigh!
We started with their Marinated Avocado and Roasted Tomato, Leek and Gruyère Tart and they were amazing! We loved the Macaroni Au Gratin, Roast Half Chicken with Whipped Yukon Gold Potatoes and Slow Cooked Short Rib and Horseradish Creamed Greens & Onion Rings!
Save room for their Buttermilk Chocolate Cheesecake for dessert! Add this to your list of must try restaurants in Raleigh and make reservations asap!
📍Poole’s Diner
428 S McDowell St
Raleigh, NC 27601
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Let’s play a “wintery mix” edition of This or That?
Are you choosing mac au gratin or roast chicken with herb-scented whipped potatoes and smoky triple chicken stock?
Planning something special? Host it at Poole’s! We’re now taking bookings for our semi-private dining room. If your idea of a perfect dinner party involves an intimate and iconic space, @ashley_christensen ’s mac au gratin, and a killer wine list, then let’s chat!
(📷: @jeffbramwell )
