Located in the heart of the city at 511 Bragg St, Raleigh, NC 27601, United States, Raleigh Soul Kitchen stands as a testament to the enduring power of traditional cooking. Our establishment is more than just a place to eat; it is a gathering spot designed to bring people together through the universal language of comfort food.
We believe that every meal tells a story, and our kitchen is dedicated to honoring the rich culinary heritage that defines the spirit of the South. By focusing on authentic techniques and a welcoming atmosphere, we invite our guests to experience a dining environment that feels like a home away from home.
The philosophy behind our kitchen is simple: quality ingredients prepared with patience and care. We understand that the modern diner values both the history of a dish and the integrity of its preparation. Whether you are a long-time resident of Raleigh or just passing through the area, our doors are open to those who appreciate the depth of flavor that comes from slow-cooked recipes and time-honored culinary practices. We strive to maintain a balance between classic preparation and the vibrant energy of our local community, ensuring that every visit is memorable.
What Makes Raleigh Soul Kitchen Unique
Commitment to Authentic Flavors: We prioritize the use of traditional methods to ensure that every dish served captures the essence of soul food. Our approach focuses on depth, balance, and the careful layering of spices to create a profile that is both familiar and exciting.
Community-Centric Atmosphere: Situated at 511 Bragg St, our location serves as a hub for the neighborhood. We take pride in fostering a space where friends, families, and colleagues can connect over a shared meal, contributing to the vibrant social fabric of Raleigh.
Focus on Quality and Consistency: We believe that the foundation of a great dining experience lies in the consistency of the kitchen. By sourcing ingredients thoughtfully and maintaining rigorous standards, we ensure that every plate reflects our dedication to excellence.
A Welcoming Culinary Heritage: Our menu and service style are deeply rooted in the traditions of Southern hospitality. We aim to provide an experience that is inclusive and warm, making every guest feel like a valued part of our culinary journey.
A Culinary Destination in Raleigh
At Raleigh Soul Kitchen, we recognize that the dining landscape is constantly evolving, yet the desire for authentic, soul-warming food remains constant. Our presence on Bragg Street is a reflection of our commitment to being an accessible part of the local community. We invite you to step inside and enjoy an environment where the pace of life slows down, allowing you to focus on the simple pleasure of a well-prepared meal. Our team is passionate about what we do, and that passion is evident in every aspect of our service, from the moment you walk through our doors until the final bite.
We are proud to be a part of the Raleigh community and look forward to serving you. Whether you are looking for a quiet place to enjoy a hearty lunch or a comfortable setting for a relaxed dinner, our kitchen is prepared to provide a satisfying experience. We encourage you to visit us at 511 Bragg St to discover why so many people consider us a staple of the local food scene. Thank you for choosing to share your time with us, and we look forward to welcoming you back again and again as we continue to celebrate the art of soul food in the heart of North Carolina.
Amenities and More
Accessibility
Wheelchair accessible entrance
Wheelchair accessible parking lot
Wheelchair accessible seating
From the business
Identifies as Black-owned
Service options
Delivery
Onsite services
Takeout
Dine-in
Highlights
Great dessert
Serves local specialty
Popular for
Lunch
Dinner
Offerings
Comfort food
Quick bite
Small plates
Dining options
Lunch
Dinner
Catering
Counter service
Dessert
Table service
Amenities
Restroom
Atmosphere
Casual
Trendy
Planning
Usually a wait
Payments
Credit cards
Debit cards
NFC mobile payments
Parking
Free parking lot
Free street parking
Paid parking lot
Menus
Menu
Chicken n Waffles$12.99
Soul Wings Platter (Fried)$13.99
Hennessy Hot Honey Wings$15.99
Casamigos Sweet Chili Lime Wings$15.99
Sticky Ribs$12.99
Fried Pork Chops$12.99
Southern Fried Catfish Platter$12.99
Fried Shrimp Platter$14.99
Fried Salmon rice bowl$14.99
Fried Salmon Platter$18.99
Cajun Turkey Wings Platter$13.99
Lemon Pepper Honey Wings$13.99
Jerk Chicken Plate$12.99
Oxtail Plate$22.99
Oxtail Rasta Pasta$21.99
Collard Greens$3.99
Mac n Cheese$4.99
Rice and Peas$3.99
french Fries$3.99
Yellow Rice$3.99
Yams$4.99
Cabbage$3.99
Potato Salad$3.99
6 Wings$9.50
Side Sticky Ribs$8.50
Side Oxtail$14.50
Honey Butter Cornbread$1.99
Catfish$5.50
Side Shrimp (10)$9.50
Strawberry Banana Pudding$7.99
Catering Menu
Oxtail
Jerk Chicken
Fried or Blackened Salmon
Fried Pork Chops
Fried Shrimp
Turkey Wings
Soul Wings
Mac N Cheese
Collard Greens
Rice & Peas
Yellow Rice
Cabbage
Potato Salad
Yams
Waffle Fries
Honey Butter Cornbread
Peach Cobbler Egg Rolls$75.00
Sweet Potato Pound Cake Muffins$70.00
Red Velvet Cake Cookies$65.00
Sweet Tea$12.00
Lemonade$15.00
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Reviews Raleigh Soul Kitchen
omega smith
22-04-2026
I’m gonna keep going back until I try every single thing on the menu. The cook is amazing. The service is great. It may not be in such a good area, but I’m from this side of town you mind yours ,they’re gonna mind theirs. But I would definitely recommend the food 10 times over. More
Katrena
22-04-2026
If I could give the food a 4.99 out of 5, I would. Everything was delicious, hot, and seasoned well. The collards, although fresh were a bit salty. ...like it may have been an accident ..but we don't waste a pot of collards. I will be going back. More
D B
22-04-2026
I have been craving for some good soul food and they did not disappoint me. I got the oxtail plate and a side of catfish and it was amazing!!! Very flavorful and the oxtails were super tender. Definitely will be returning!!! Staff were really nice as well. More
Nakieda Moore
22-04-2026
I just left there first of all when I pulled up there was a drug transaction happening and guy smoking weed. I was very apprehensive. Then when I was ordering my food it was a guy all on my back when I got my food the portions were … More
Samantha Premdas
22-04-2026
I have eaten here at least 6 times since they opened. I waited to review to see if the quality of food and service was consistent, and I’m happy to say I found my new favorite restaurant in Raleigh! The oxtail plates, shrimp plates and Empanadas are my favorite! More
Gordon Cross
22-04-2026
First that start with the location. Best restaurant is actually a carry out joint located within a neighborhood convenience store. It is definitely located in a transitioning area of the city. Now, the food, great! The food is well seasoned and cooked to order so it's hot when you get it. The service was also fantastic. More
Nakia Brandon
22-04-2026
Food was very tasty, portions was good sized, seasoned well. The Mac n cheese was cheesy, the yams were yamming, and the lemon pepper chicken was winging it! Eat here!! … More
Tʜᴇ Hᴏɴᴇsᴛ Hᴏᴍᴇɢɪʀʟ
22-04-2026
Let’s just say wingstop won’t see me coming anymore because the lemon pepper wings fried hard from here were BUSSIN 😋20/10. The collard greens were a 9/10 only because they were seasoned a tab bit too much for me. The cornbread 10/10. The … More
Ebony Dyer
22-04-2026
Saw this spot on my timeline. Hands down better than a lot of these other Soul Food Spots!! I’m from the Bronx, and use to having options. I hope this place hangs around because it’s needed. Customer service “A1”. My husband and I ordered … More
Jessie Martin
22-04-2026
when I tell you this food is out of this world. I wanted to try everything and the staff were so friendly and professional they make you feel like family ❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️ More
Candace K
22-04-2026
This place is a hidden gem! The food is always great! They put their soul into the food! I haven't had a bad plate yet. Located in a neighborhood that's currently going through gentrification it's safer than it look. It's definitely worth the trip. More
Dee Wood
22-04-2026
Tucked in a developing spot right in the heart of the hood, Raleigh Soul Food Kitchen definitely surprised us. The food? Solid 8.5 out of 10. It’s giving Southern soul with a little island twist which caught our attention right away. … More
Tajae Thomas, LCSW
22-04-2026
I'm a repeat customer and everything that I have tried from the wings to the catfish have been delicious. Tasty and not over seasoned or salty. I genuinely have no complaints from the customer service to the food. The food is always fresh … More
Juakeia Pickering
22-04-2026
Neighborhood is kind of rough but don't let that stop you. The food is EXCELLENT!! I've yet to eat here and be disappointed.
We eat here ALOT!!
This food is good good! More
Wanda Butler
22-04-2026
I had the pork chop plate and tasted one of my son’s chicken. I will definitely be going back over and over again. This is a must try❤️ More
c Johnson
22-04-2026
I was in town for a concert and had a craving for some real soul food, so we tried Raleigh Soul Kitchen based on the reviews. I ordered the fried chicken, and let me tell you, it came out so fresh and hot it practically burned through the container 😂🔥🍗. The seasoning was perfect and the flavor was on point.
There were a few little chicken hairs on a couple pieces, which was a tiny turnoff, but not enough to ruin the whole experience 😅. The mac and cheese and the greens were pretty good too. Nothing disappointing, just solid comfort food.
Overall, I was pleasantly surprised and would definitely visit again. The chicken alone is worth the trip 😌✨.
Food: 4
Service: 5
Atmosphere: 4
Chyna Jordan
22-04-2026
This was soooo good!! They pack your plate up they’re not stingy at all. 10/10 definitely going again. … More
Ashleigh Brandel
22-04-2026
Food was great! Good ole home-cooked-from-the-soul-food!!! Hole in the wall type vibes, but this told me that the food was going to be A1….and it WAS. Plus it was packed but it still DID NOT take long to receive my order as a walk in…as it … More
Marcus McClain
22-04-2026
Man I can not rave enough bout this place!! I've only had the fried fish, Mac n Chz and Collards but it was DELICIOUS!! I placed a pick up order and I would suggest that as well just because they were pretty busy inside. But the fish was piping hot, and we'll seasoned. Nothing was lacking, I will definitely recommend. More
Josh Bryant
22-04-2026
My friend took me there tonight. I didn’t know this place even existed and I don’t know if this is a good thing or a bad thing that I know about it now because I’m gonna probably wanna eat there way more than I should. The catfish melts in … More
Jahmille Cordner
22-04-2026
Someone recommended this spot to me… came here once…tried those bbq ribs….now it’s one of my go-to spots. The food is consistently great and the service is friendly and welcoming. Every visit has been a great experience. Highly highly recommend! More
Luiz Oliveira
22-04-2026
Very good food! Bear in mind that this place doesn’t have dine-in area, it is only pick-up/carryout.
It was my first time trying this food and I am very surprised by how good it is, … More
Teddy Jones
22-04-2026
Food is very good and service is okay. It is not a sit down restaurant and located within a store which doesn't bother me but just FYI for others. Overall fried pork chop was amazing and tasty. Mac and cheese and yams were delicious as well. Great option for to go soul food. More
Justin Pinckney
22-04-2026
Stopped in randomly due to passing through the area and found a hidden gem. Service was great . Employees had great attitudes. Ordered majority of items on the menu which were reasonably priced. Favorite was the Oxtails meal. Wait was not … More
Ebony Franklin
22-04-2026
Not the best location, but the chef knows what he’s doing in the kitchen! The catfish, hot honey Hennessy wings, yams, mac and cheese and collards were great. The oxtails could have been cooked longer to have that fall of the bone effect. Located in a gas station, the parking is very limited. More
Clifford LaPort
22-04-2026
Best damn collards I’ve ever had!!!! The catfish and peas and rice were good too. Fish breading was flavored perfectly. I can’t wait to try the ox tails. Please don’t let the location scare you away. Often it’s the hole in the wall places … More
Vanessa Flores
22-04-2026
Catfish was fresh and made to order! Seasoning was spot on. It paired really well with the yellow rice and collard greens. The sticky ribs were really good but a bit too sweet, same with yams— but this just my personal preference. Both were cooked really well. My 7yo enjoyed the mac and cheese! We’ll be back!
Meal type
Lunch
Price per person
$10–20
Food: 5
Service: 5
Atmosphere: 3
Jack Williams
22-04-2026
Raleigh Soul Kitchen is an absolute 10/10 experience from start to finish. The moment you walk in, the staff makes you feel genuinely welcomed — warm, inviting, and proud of what they do. The energy in the place is unmatched, and the hospitality alone would bring me back again and again.
Now let’s talk about the food — specifically the lemon pepper wings. Hands down, the best lemon pepper wings in Raleigh, North Carolina. Perfectly cooked, insanely flavorful, crispy on the outside, juicy on the inside, and seasoned to absolute perfection. No exaggeration — they set the standard.
Everything about Raleigh Soul Kitchen hits: the vibe, the service, and the food. If you’re in Raleigh and haven’t been here yet, you’re missing out. Best wings in the city, incredible staff, unforgettable experience. Highly recommend.
Food: 5
Service: 5
Atmosphere: 5
Sunshine
22-04-2026
Worth the drive outside the city! I was so homesick for good food! This place is excellent & the smells are so incredible as u walk in! Fried pork chops so tender & seasoning was on point! My goodness the yams n mac n cheese was rediculously good. Make ya wanna smack somebody! I seriously got emotional at the first bite! It was HOME ya'll..im telling u it was the comfort i needed. The staff came out of the kitchen to say hey & talk about West TN where I'm from & alabama football. It was a great experience overall. Get on down there & get a plate! I can't wait to come back real soon! Which i am! 🫶 thank u for uplifting my spirits & being a blessing just by serving me wonderful food with a smile! Ya'll are the best!❤️ -Susie Q
Price per person
$10–20
Food: 5
Service: 5
Atmosphere: 5
Hearthseeker
22-04-2026
When I opened my to go box of fried cat fish with Mac and cheese and collard greens I teared up. When my wife let me try one of her honey lemon pepper wings, that flavor took me to the recording studio of the gospel tracks they were jamming to in the kitchen. We were eating in the car so I had to grab the steering wheel so we wouldn't crash after that first delicious bite, thing is we were parked and yet I was still singing "Jesus take the wheel." Everyone there was super nice and I plan to go back with a full roll of paper towels this time. Check them out, now!
Food: 5
Service: 5
Atmosphere: 5
Reviews Raleigh Soul Kitchen