Poole's Diner

Made with cheddar , Jarlsberg, and Grano Padano and broiled to a crusty, bubbly bronze, its a mingling of French and Southern sensibilities, and there may be no better version of mac n cheese anywhere. Read more

Try some pie - lemon cream with boysenberry honey , roasted banana cream , or chocolate hazelnut chess . The all-pie dessert menu is a tribute to Poole's original incarnation in the 1940s as a pie shop . Read more

The pork cassoulet was amazing-so many flavors. Also enjoyed the pimento cheese appetizer , and my date had the steak . Pimm's cup was very delicious and refreshing, as well . Great date spot .

what an experience! It was a wonderful & thoroughly delightful experience From waiting in line 4 them to open doors on Sunday evening, to sitting at the old time counter, drinking some great wine !

Ashley Christensen’s flagship blends high-low dining and Southern-French sensibilities (oh, that macaroni au gratin !) in a singular ode to Americana. Read more

Enough can not be said about this place! Outstanding, fresh food and truly eclectic and creative cocktails ! Menu is always changing but if you get the chance their Mac N Cheese is a MUST! Read more

The mac/cheese, olive oil greens, and short ribs were delicious! Fine dining menu in a casual atmosphere . Really good food!

Amazing spot in downtown Raleigh. The menu changes daily, but get the pimiento cheese starter is available. Also the shrimp & grits and mac 'n cheese !

So good. They don’t take reservations , so get there early. Menu is on a chalkboard , which is very cool as the chef will make whatever is seasonal!

My first Christiansen restaurant . It's been amazing from the start. Modern diner-inspired food with creative cocktails . Always exceptional!

Farmers & chefs are nourishing their communities through innovative and generous acts of philanthropy. Join Ashley Christensen for a discussion, and bites, at Atlanta Food & Wine Festival May 29-June1 Read more

First time I have ever been in a 5 Star diner . Great atmosphere and taste with amazing wine pairings . Service was top notch. I will be back.

Obviosuly the Mac n cheese !! We had the shepherds pie and it was good as well but the Mac n cheese is out of this world

Just go here. Go early for dinner to avoid the wait. Outstanding service and out of this world food. Good beer selection , too.

Mac And Cheese is the best I've ever had! Must order. Also the dark chocolate dessert with cookie crumbs and buttermilk ice cream is heavenly!

Located in downtown Raleigh, this place serves snazzed-up comfort food w/ a pinch of Southern hospitality , grace & style. There are no menus as the options change often via a blackboard on the wall.

The creamy-and-crunchy macaroni au gratin , made with Jarlsberg, Grana Padano and white cheddar , is a statewide-hit. Read more

All the posts about the mac & cheese are true. Don't leave here without trying it. Great atmosphere as well .

The mac and cheese is on point. If they have a carpaccio on the menu, that's not to be missed either. And there's something sublime about the pimento cheese appetizer .

The whole "menu-on-the wall" concept feels straight out of Portlandia. If you don't want people standing over you trying to memorize the menu before going back to their seats, sit at the bar .

Roasted chicken and the macaroni au gratin are melt in your mouth delicious. Best mojito in Raleigh.

Go for brunch and get the seasonal hotcake and/or the BLT

While everything here is beyond incredible, my top choices would have to be the mac and cheese and pimento cheese . The eggs benedict are great for Sunday Brunch ! Read more

We went for brunch and had the Croque Madame with Latke and it was awesome

Dark & Stormy - Goslings Black Seal Rum , Fresh Lime , Jalapeño - Ginger Syrup , and Soda Water

Follow up to other review: if you have a service animal be prepared to show documentation. I brought mine in and luckily I had her paperwork with me.

Get the Mac and cheese . Best I've ever had!

Mac and cheese is great, short ribs and pork belly are super tender!!

Outstanding brunch . Pork shoulder sausage gravy with grilled biscuits and sunny side up eggs . Side of mac n cheese . Bloody mary . Amazing

Hands down, the best mac & cheese you’ll eat in your LIFE.

It has been confirmed: the mac and cheese is amazing. The only challenge is there are no reservations ...

The menu is on the chalkboards . If you have the megapixels, just take a picture with your phone and take it to your table.

Ashley's produce is always on point. Always get the tomatoes if it's on the menu.

Been once & had a bite of everything on the menu. It was all terrific.

Get the Macaroni Au Gratin ! Also the salads look delicious and that may be the best burger I ever ate.

Take a pic of the menu (it's all written on the chalkboard ) to make ordering from your seat easier.

This place is awesome! Sides are big enough for two and then some!

Prices are through the roof here. $20 minimum for an entree, $10 minimum for a drink. Great place to eat, just bring the bank !

The $10 mac and cheese is rich and tangy with enough calories to feed an entire village in Bangladesh.

I was really impressed with how the olives were worked into the halibut dish. If you're here for more than the mac 'n cheese , give that one try.

Lone riders get seated very fast at the counter. I was able to pass the line

Short ribs & Mac n Cheese are money. Bartenders Choice was fun, but if flummoxed, choose the Dark n Stormy !

I think I might be the only person who doesn't like the mac and cheese . I found it way too greasy. And I'm a huge lover of pastas of all sorts, especially ones with cheese in them.

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.

Just do the Mac & cheese . Don't ask questions. Just do it.

What a culinary delight especially when shared with friends sitting at the counter.

Fantastic smoked pork tenderloin . Also fantastic hostess .

Sunday is Royal day! The best "burger " you'll ever have.

Just had the Crispy NC Oysters with roasted tomato slaw . Amazing!!!!!

What is NOT to like here? The Pooles team, drinks & food are FA-u-lous!