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Soul food restaurant known for fresh, flavorful dishes including oxtails, catfish, and collards in Raleigh’s South Park neighborhood.

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Raleigh Soul Kitchen

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Discover fresh, flavorful soul food at Raleigh Soul Kitchen with specialties like oxtails, catfish, and homestyle sides in South Park, Raleigh.

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Raleigh Soul Kitchen delivers hearty soul food with consistently fresh ingredients and bold seasoning, served quickly in a casual, vibrant setting. The team takes pride in attentive, friendly service backed by a strong local following and a menu rich in classic Southern comfort foods.

What to Expect:

    πŸ— Flavor-packed soul food favorites like oxtails and jerk chicken
    🍠 Home-style sides including mac and cheese, collard greens, and yams
    ⏱ Fast counter service with a walk-in and takeout focus
    🏞 Situated in a modest South Park location with free but limited parking

Important Information:

    – Hours: Closed Mondays; Tue-Sat 11 AM to 7 PM; Sun 12 PM to 5 PM
    – Reservations: Walk-ins welcomed; some special ordering options available online
    – Accessibility: Wheelchair accessible entrance and parking lot
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πŸ“ Local Insights

🍴 Popular Dishes: Oxtails, collards, and mac and cheese frequently top the recommended list from patrons.

πŸš— Parking Tips: Free parking is available but limited and can be tricky during peak times; consider calling ahead or arranging a driver to circle nearby.

⏳ Timing Your Visit: Best to visit early in the lunch or dinner hours to avoid waiting, as the spot is often busy with locals.

πŸ‘‹ Takeout Focus: The restaurant is takeout-friendly, perfect for picking up quality soul food, though limited seating means dine-in is minimal.

⏰ Hours

Monday: Closed

Tuesday: 11:00 AM–7:00 PM

Wednesday: 11:00 AM–7:00 PM

Thursday: 11:00 AM–7:00 PM

Friday: 11:00 AM–7:00 PM

Saturday: 11:00 AM–7:00 PM

Sunday: 12:00 PM–5:00 PM

πŸ‘‰ Best For

Soul food lovers, quick takeout, family dining

Raleigh Soul Kitchen

511 Bragg St
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Raleigh
,
NC
27601

Review Sentiment

Based on the 50 most recent Google reviews
Raleigh Soul Kitchen offers exceptional soul food with many praising the flavorful oxtails, catfish, and sides. The fresh ingredients and friendly service stand out. Some note the tight parking and modest atmosphere, but the quality of food and good portions keep locals returning.
Last updated on
December 9th, 2025

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What You'll Find

Oxtails; Catfish platter; Collards; Lemon pepper wings; Peach Cobbler Egg Rolls; Hot honey hen; Jerk chicken; Fried pork chop; Sticky ribs; Yams

πŸ“† Best Times to Visit

For shorter waits, visit early for lunch or dinner, especially on weekends when busiest from noon to 4 PM.
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