Oak City Meatball

4.6 (395)

$30 and under

American

180 E Davie Street, Raleigh, NC 27601

About this restaurant

Neighborhood gem
Great for craft beers
Great for outdoor dining

Situated in Raleigh's downtown, Oak City Meatball Shoppe is a delightful eatery where meatballs reign supreme. Close to Marbles and the North Carolina Museum of History, we're a favorite destination for locals and tourists alike.
Enjoy our signature meatball focused menu, showcasing our commitment to using only the freshest ingredients. Enjoy our award-winning Mac and Cheese, Raleigh Mac and Cheese Throwdown winner, along with a variety of meatball options such as chicken, spicy pork, and vegan and vegetarian selections.
Don't miss our full bar, which highlights an impressive bourbon selection and a seasonal cocktail list crafted by our skilled bartenders. These thoughtfully designed drinks perfectly complement your meal, ensuring a satisfying experience. Join us at Oak City Meatball Shoppe, whether you're a local craving comfort food or a visitor delving into Raleigh's culinary delights. Indulge in our celebrated dishes that continue to captivate food lovers everywhere.

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Additional information

Dining style
Casual Dining
Price
$30 and under
Cuisines
American, Italian, Comfort Food
Hours of operation
Wed–Sat 4:00 pm–9:00 pm
Phone number
(919) 714-9014
Website
http://www.oakcitymeatball.com/
Payment options
AMEX, Discover, Mastercard, Visa
Dress code
Casual Dress
Delivery & takeout
Order direct

Location
180 E Davie Street, Raleigh, NC 27601
Neighborhood
Raleigh
Cross street
S Wilmington St. / S Blount St.
Parking details
Street and Parking Lot
Public transit
We have a huge deck directly behind us in the Red Hat building. You pull up on Blount or Willmington. The RLine makes frequent stops.
Additional
Bar/Lounge, Beer, Cocktails, Delivery, Full Bar, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Wheelchair Access, Wine

Spaghetti$4.00
w/ your choice of sauce
Ziti$4.00
w/ your choice of sauce
Sauteed Spinach$4.00
w/ pine nuts
Fettuccini$4.00
w/ your choice of sauce
Collard Greens$5.50
Mac & Cheese$5.50
Smashed Potato$5.00
Polenta$5.00
Daily Vegetable$5.00
Parmesan or Daily Risotto$5.00
Roasted Green Beans$5.00
w/ toasted Almonds

Salads

Caesar Salad
Romaine or Kale, housemade Caesar dressing, fresh croutons and parmesan cheese
Market Salad
See your server for daily selection
Kale Salad
Kale, red onions, pine nuts, citrus vinaigrette
Arugula Salad
Arugula, dried cranberries, goat cheese, candied pecans, pomegranate vinaigrette

Beer

Draft

20oz imperial pints

Narragansett (16oz)$3.00
Bell's Two Hearted$6.00
Big Boss Rotator$6.00
Deep River 4042 Stout$6.00
Foothills Torch Pilsner$6.00
Fullsteam Summer Basil$6.00
Lonerider Sweet Josie$6.00
Founders Red's Rye IPA$6.00

Bottle & Can

21st Amendment Brew Free$5.00
Duck Rabbit Milk Stout$5.00
Terrapin Hopsectutioner$5.00
Ska Modus Hoperandi$5.00
Mother Earth Weeping Willow$6.00
Big Boss Bad Penny$5.00
Big Boss Blanco Diablo$5.00
New Belgium Shift$5.00
Mama's Yella Pils$5.00
Dale's Pale Ale$5.00
Original Sin Apple Cider$5.00
Blue Point Hoptical Illusion$5.00
Fat Tire Amber Ale$5.00
Fullsteam Cackalacky$5.00
Carolina Pale Ale$5.00
Highland Gaelic Ale$5.00
Omission Pale Ale$5.00
Founders All Day IPA$5.00
Allagash White$6.00
Uinta Hop Nosh$6.00
Ommegang Hennepin$6.00
Left Hand Nitro$5.00
Lone Rider Shotgun Betty$5.00
Rogue Dead Guy$5.00
Foothills Peoples Porter$5.00
Sierra Nevada Pale Ale$5.00
Dogfish Head 90 Min IPA$5.00

Wine

Red

Raimat Cabernet Sauvignon - Spain
- Glass$6.00
- Bottle$24.00
Fabre Montmayou Malbec Reserve - Mendozo, Argentina
- Glass$6.00
- Bottle$24.00
Moillard Cotes Du Rhone - Front
- Glass$6.00
- Bottle$24.00
Silver Ridge Pinot Noir - Central Coast, California
- Glass$7.00
- Bottle$28.00
CA'Brigiano Montepulciano -Veneto Italy
- Glass$6.00
- Bottle$24.00
Cecchi Chianti - Italy
- Glass$6.00
- Bottle$24.00
Bivio Super Tuscan - Tuscany Italy
- Glass$8.00
- Bottle$32.00
Castillo De Monseran - Garnacha, Spain
- Glass$8.00
- Bottle$32.00
Morse Code Shiraz - South Australia
- Glass$8.00
- Bottle$32.00

White

Fernlands Sauvignon Blanc - Marlborough, New Zealand
- Glass$6.00
- Bottle$24.00
Childress Riesling - Yadkin Valley North Carolina
- Glass$6.00
- Bottle$24.00
Main St Chardonnay - St Helena
- Glass$7.00
- Bottle$28.00
Montevina Pinot Grigio - Napa Valley, CA
- Glass$7.00
- Bottle$28.00

Sparkling

Zonin Prosecco - Italy
- Split$7.00
Avissi Prosecco - Italy
- Split$24.00

Classic Cocktails

Manhattan
Rye, Sweet Vermouth, Angostura bitters, Regan's Orange bitters "6, Luxardo cherry
Negroni
Gin, Campori, Sweet Vermouth
Moscow Mule
Vodka, fresh lime juice, ginger beer
Rum Punch
Light rum, dark rum, fresh orange juice, cranberry juice, sugar

Specialty Cocktails

Citrus Fields
Tito's vodka, St. Germain, Crude Rosemary & Grapefruit Bitters, fresh grapefruit juice, soda water
Horse Bite
Redemption Rye, Bittermens Burlesque bitters, home made black peppercorn syrup, lemon
Nor'easter
Bernheim wheat whiskey, fresh lime juice, maple syrup, ginger beer
And Then She Said
Plymouth gin, Green Chartreuse, Fee Brothers rhubarb bitters, fresh lemon juice, house mode hibiscus honey
Moore Square Mule
That Dog'll Hunt
Red Wine, Bird Dog Peach, fresh orange juice, lemon juice and sugar
The Shrub
Broker's Gin house made amaretto-orange shrub, cranberry juice, Luxardo cherry
Hang on Tight
Hongor's vodka, Salerno, muddled cucumber, pineapple juice, Scrappy's cardamom bitters
Bartenders Handshake
Fernet Bronco straight up with a ginger ale back

Bourbon / Whiskey / Scotch

Ancient Age$6.00
Bakers$11.00
Basil Haydens$12.00
Bernheim Wheat$7.00
Bird Dog Blackberry Whiskey$6.00
Bird Dog Peach Whiskey$6.00
Blanton's$15.00
Bookers$15.00
Bulleit Bourbon$8.00
Bulleit Rye$10.00
Crown Royal$8.00
Eagle Rare$9.00
Elijah Craig 12 Yr$8.00
Evan Williams Black Label$6.00
Evan Williams Single Barrel$9.00
Ezra Brooks 90$6.00
Four Roses Single Barrel$10.00
Henry Mckenna$10.00
Jack Daniels$8.00
Jefferson's Rye$10.00
Jefferson's Reserve$13.00
Jim Beam 7yr$6.00
Jim Beam Rye$6.00
Jim Beam Choice$6.00
Jim Beam Devils Cut$7.00
Knob Creek$9.00
Knob Creek Rye$10.00
Knob Creek Single Barrel$13.00
Knob Creek Smoked Maple$9.00
Laphroaig Triplewood$18.00
Larceny$8.00
Makers Mark$8.00
Makers Mark 46$11.00
Old Weller 107$6.00
Pendleton's$6.00
Prichard's Double Barreled$15.00
Rebel Yell$6.00
Redemption Rye$7.00
Russell's Reserve Single$12.00
Troy and Sons Moonshine$8.00
Turning Point Carolina Rye$10.00
Wild Turkey 101$7.00
Wild Turkey Rare Breed$8.00
Wild Turkey Rye$6.00
Woodford Reserve$10.00

What 395 people are saying

Oak City Meatball reviews from people who’ve dined at this restaurant. Based on recent rating.

Overall ratings and reviews

4.6

4.6 based on recent ratings

4.6Food
4.7Service
4.5Ambience
4.3Value

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392 Reviews

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KevinD VIP
Philadelphia County7 reviews
4.0
Dined on April 27, 2024
1. Overall 4
2. Food 4
3. Service 4
4. Ambience 4
Food was great. Appetizers are big portions - our bruschetta was enough for four people. Service was good too. Great experience, will be back
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Eddie
New York City11 reviews
5.0
Dined on April 19, 2024
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Love the meatballs! And choice of toppings and sides! Great cocktail! Sat outside on the sidewalk - just a wonderful evening. Tables were clean, chairs comfortable, wait person, Carol, was outstanding! Amazing, fun and delicious evening.
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OpenTable Diner
Coastal Georgia1 review
5.0
Dined on March 22, 2024
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Fantastic food! We don't go downtown that often but this is worth the trip. Meatballs and sauces were so tasty and the sides were done to perfection. Even the salad was flavorful. We will definitely be back.
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OpenTable Diner
Raleigh / Durham / Chapel Hill6 reviews
4.0
Dined on March 21, 2024
1. Overall 4
2. Food 5
3. Service 4
4. Ambience 4
I really liked this place. Intimate and the Food was yummy! We all had the sample meatballs and Mac and cheese. The service was fine. We found a hair in our food so the waitress apologized and said they’d comp that dish (well thanks :) ), however when the check came she had forgotten (but did correct it when we reminded her). We are not very dramatic people but can imagine others may have been more frustrated by the response. But we enjoyed it and loved the food so will be back!
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WaltW
Raleigh / Durham / Chapel Hill1 review
5.0
Dined on March 15, 2024
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Oak City Meatball has always been a great place to eat and not just for the food. It has a family atmosphere that makes you feel comfortable your first step in the door. Staff was awesome, answered all questions and was very fast with drinks and food. Highly recommend for a family night or date night!
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OpenTable Diner
Los Angeles9 reviews
5.0
Dined on February 24, 2024
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Overall experience was fantastic for our first time here. You will enjoy it.
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DianneR
Los Angeles11 reviews
5.0
Dined on February 17, 2024
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 4
My husband and I really enjoyed our dinner at Oak City Meatball. Spaghetti and meatballs is my husband's love language so he was delighted with the menu. I had the tomato sauce under my balls and found it tasty with just the right amount of garlic and texture. He had the spicy pork and I had the beef balls. Both were delicious! We will definitely be back again. Service was quick and friendly.
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ValentinesDayDinner
Raleigh / Durham / Chapel Hill11 reviews
4.0
Dined on February 15, 2024
1. Overall 4
2. Food 4
3. Service 4
4. Ambience 4
First time here. Had a very good experience. Food was tasty. Good service. All around very good dinner and drinks. We live in Wake Forest and when we are back in DT Raleigh we would go again.
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OpenTable Diner
Washington, D.C. Area3 reviews
5.0
Dined on February 14, 2024
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Great service, vibe is quaint and relaxed, food was fresh and delicious!
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CindyW
Raleigh / Durham / Chapel Hill8 reviews
5.0
Dined on February 14, 2024
1. Overall 5
2. Food 4
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Better beer selection needed, not many IPA’s. Food served hot, didn’t wait long. Server very attentive.
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Oak City Meatball is rated 4.6 stars by 395 OpenTable diners.

Permanently Closed

This restaurant is permanently closed.

180 E Davie Street, Raleigh, NC 27601

Dining areas

Additional information

Cross street
S Wilmington St. / S Blount St.
Neighborhood
Raleigh
Hours of operation
Wed–Sat 4:00 pm–9:00 pm
Price
$30 and under
Cuisines
American, Italian, Comfort Food
Dining style
Casual Dining
Dress code
Casual Dress
Parking details
Street and Parking Lot
Public transit
We have a huge deck directly behind us in the Red Hat building. You pull up on Blount or Willmington. The RLine makes frequent stops.
Payment options
AMEX, Discover, Mastercard, Visa
Additional
Bar/Lounge, Beer, Cocktails, Delivery, Full Bar, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Wheelchair Access, Wine
Delivery & takeout
Order direct

Website
http://www.oakcitymeatball.com/
Phone number
(919) 714-9014

Oak City Meatball

About this restaurant

Permanently Closed

There’s more to explore

Dining areas

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Appetizers

Cheesy Garlic Bread$8.00

Spinach & Artichoke Dip$11.00

Fried 4-Cheese Ravioli$10.00

Buffalo Cauliflower$10.00

Bruschetta$10.00

Deli Board

Deli Board Options

Proscuitto

Andouille Sausage

Genoa Salami

Soppressata

Pork Belly

Smoked Provolone

Smoked Gouda

Pepperjack

Brie

Ghost Pepper

Fresh Mozzarella

Balls

Choose Your Ball

Traditional Ball

Chicken

Spicy Pork

Veggie

Buffalo Chicken

Gluten Free Beef

Ball of the Day

Pick Your Sauce

Tomato

Mushroom Gravy

Meat Sauce

Pesto

Parm Cream

Sauce of the Day

Blue Cheese Cream

Sides

Spaghetti$4.00

Ziti$4.00

Sauteed Spinach$4.00

Fettuccini$4.00

Collard Greens$5.50

Mac & Cheese$5.50

Smashed Potato$5.00

Polenta$5.00

Daily Vegetable$5.00

Parmesan or Daily Risotto$5.00

Roasted Green Beans$5.00

Salads

Caesar Salad

Market Salad

Kale Salad

Arugula Salad

Beer

Draft

Narragansett (16oz)$3.00

Bell's Two Hearted$6.00

Big Boss Rotator$6.00

Deep River 4042 Stout$6.00

Foothills Torch Pilsner$6.00

Fullsteam Summer Basil$6.00

Lonerider Sweet Josie$6.00

Founders Red's Rye IPA$6.00

Bottle & Can

21st Amendment Brew Free$5.00

Duck Rabbit Milk Stout$5.00

Terrapin Hopsectutioner$5.00

Ska Modus Hoperandi$5.00

Mother Earth Weeping Willow$6.00

Big Boss Bad Penny$5.00

Big Boss Blanco Diablo$5.00

New Belgium Shift$5.00

Mama's Yella Pils$5.00

Dale's Pale Ale$5.00