Carolina Ale House - North Raleigh Menu (Update 2025)
Welcome to Carolina Ale House - North Raleigh, a gem nestled at 4512 Falls of Neuse Rd, where hearty flavors meet inviting ambiance. This vibrant establishment boasts a diverse menu that caters to every palate. Start with their Beer-Battered Cheese Curds, an irresistible starter, or dive into the delicious Grilled Chicken Cobb Salad, layered with fresh ingredients like crispy smoked bacon and creamy blue cheese for just $14.99.
- Pub Burger: A must-try, featuring crispy onion strings and Papa Lou's secret sauce for an unforgettable bite at $14.99.
- Island Tacos: Choose between grouper or shrimp, each offering a tropical twist that transports you to warmer shores.
With dishes crafted for both casual meals and special occasions, this Ale House captures the essence of a local pub while delivering top-notch service. Join the community of satisfied diners who rave about their experiences. It’s not just a meal; it’s an experience you’ll want to relive.
Item
Beer-Battered Cheese Curds
Crispy Wisconsin white cheddar bites, homemade red pepper jam
Buffalo Chicken Dip
Pulled chicken, homemade buffalo sauce, cream cheese, melty cheddar, and mozzarella, toasty pita and homemade tortilla chips
Cheese Fries
Melted cheddar and mozzarella, creamy ranch for dipping. Add bacon for an upcharge.
Chicken Quesadilla
Grilled chicken, cheddar and mozzarella cheeses, grilled onions and peppers, shredded lettuce, pico de gallo, guacamole, sour cream, cilantro lime cremaSub Steak, Shrimp, Brisket for an upcharge.
Frickles
Crispy buttermilk-battered dill pickle chips, creamy ranch
Butter-Baked Pretzel Sticks
Soft and buttery with two dipping choices: homemade Carolina queso and honey mustard
Chicken Nachos
Grilled chicken, Carolina queso, guacamole, pico de gallo, sour cream, jalapenos, shredded lettuceSub Steak or Chili for an upcharge.
Artisan 5-Cheese Spinach Dip
Custom five-cheese blend, spinach, cream cheese, toasty pita and homemade tortilla chips
The Varsity Cheeseburger
Lettuce, tomato, pickles, American cheese, toasted brioche bunAdd crispy smoked bacon for an upcharge.
Pub Burger
Crispy onion strings, crispy smoked bacon, American cheese, Papa Lou's secret sauce, toasted brioche bun
Sourdough Patty Melt
Caramelized onion, crispy smoked bacon, cheddar, Papa Lou's secret sauce, toasted sourdough bread
Double Western Smashburger
Double-stacked burger, cheddar, crispy smoked bacon, crispy onion strings, lettuce, tomato, Carolina BBQ sauce, toasted potato roll
Fried Chicken Alfredo
Fried chicken breast, fresh spinach, diced Roma tomatoes, penne pasta, homemade Alfredo sauce, Parmesan
Chicken Breast Tenders
Hand-battered, homemade coleslaw, our famous beer-battered fries, homemade honey mustard
Roasted Salmon
Fresh, hand-cut Atlantic salmon, garlic steamed broccoli, vegetable rice pilaf, cilantro lime crema
Cajun Shrimp Pasta
Blackened shrimp, mushrooms, caramelized onions, green peppers, tomatoes, penne pasta, homemade Alfredo sauce, Parmesan, green onions
Beer-Battered Fish & Chips
Pacific cod, homemade coleslaw, our famous beer-battered fries, tartar sauce
Crispy Shrimp Platter
Hand-battered shrimp, homemade coleslaw, our famous beer-battered fries, cocktail sauce
Steak Frites
Grilled and sliced center-cut 6 oz sirloin, our famous beer-battered fries, Asian chimichurri sauce, green onions, homemade creamy horseradish
28-Day Aged Ribeye
12 oz ribeye, grilled mushrooms, garlic steamed broccoli, crispy Texas Pete potatoesAdd Grilled Shrimp for an upcharge.
Slow-Roasted Carolina Baby Back Ribs
Tangy Carolina BBQ sauce, homemade coleslaw, our famous beer-battered fries
Grouper Fingers
Hand-battered grouper with your choice of Lemon Pepper or Old Bay seasoning, homemade coleslaw, tartar sauce, our famous beer-battered fries.
Cilantro Lime Chicken & Shrimp Bowl
Blackened chicken, seasoned black bean rice pilaf, cilantro lime crema, pico de gallo, green onions, grilled shrimp skewer
Chicken Tacos
Homemade pulled chicken, fresh avocado, pico de gallo, roasted corn salad, lime-pickled red onion, lettuce, cilantro lime crema
Steak Tacos
Sliced sirloin & ribeye, fresh avocado, pico de gallo, roasted corn salad, lime-pickled red onion, lettuce, cilantro lime crema
Island Tacos
Two tacos, choice of hand-battered grouper or shrimp, with fresh avocado, pico de gallo, mango salsa, lime-pickled red onion, lettuce, cilantro lime crema. Add an additional taco for an upcharge.
Buffalo Chicken Sandwich
Crispy buffalo chicken breast, lettuce, tomato, pickles, ranch dressing, toasted brioche bunSub Gardein(r) Plant-Based Zingers for an upcharge.
Buffalo Zinger Wrap
Crispy buffalo chicken breast tenders, cheddar and mozzarella cheeses, lettuce, tomato, creamy ranch, tomato basil wrapSub Gardein(r) Plant-Based Zingers for an upcharge.
Simply Grilled Chicken Sandwich
Grilled chicken breast, lettuce, tomato, pickle, toasted brioche bunSub Gardein(r) Plant-Based Zingers 2
Classic Philly Cheesesteak
Sliced brisket and sirloin, caramelized onions, grilled mushrooms and peppers, aged provolone, hoagie roll
Steak Sandwich
Grilled sirloin, balsamic onions, roasted peppers, spinach, homemade creamy horseradish sauce, hoagie roll
Club Sandwich
Roasted ham & turkey, American cheese, lettuce, tomato, bacon, homemade roasted garlic mayo, sourdough bread
Signature Dry Rub
Roasted with our signature dry rub blend of seasonings
Grilled Or Fried Wings
Grilled or hand-battered and fried fresh chicken wings
Boneless Zingers
Chicken breast tenders, grilled or hand-battered and fried
Plant-Based Zingers
Don't knock 'em til you try 'em!Crispy Gardein(r) Ultimate Plant-Based Chick'n tenders
Soup Of The Day
French Onion Soup
Sherry-braised caramelized onions, beef and chicken stock, aged provolone, Swiss, roasted croutons
Carolina Ale House Chili
Braised beef and beans, tomato, green pepper, jalapeno, crispy smoked bacon
House Garden Salad
Tomato, cucumber, carrot, red onion, cheddar and mozzarella cheeses, roasted croutons, mixed greens
Caesar Salad
Classic with fresh romaine, Parmesan, roasted croutons
Grilled Chicken Cobb Salad
Fresh avocado, roasted corn salad, tomato, hard-boiled egg, crispy smoked bacon, blue cheese crumbles, fresh romaine
Southern Fried Chicken Salad
Crispy chicken breast tenders, tomato, carrot, cucumber, red onion, crispy smoked bacon, hard-boiled egg, cheddar and mozzarella cheeses, fresh mixed greens
Southwest Steak Cobb Salad
Grilled & sliced center-cut 6oz. sirloin, roasted corn salad, avocado, pico de gallo, homemade balsamic onions, blue cheese crumbles, fresh romaine
Our Famous Beer-Battered French Fries
Vegetable Rice Pilaf
Homemade Coleslaw
Garlic Steamed Broccoli
Handcut Fresh Mixed Fruit
Side Garden Salad
Side Caesar Salad
Crispy Texas Pete Potatoes
Brookie Of The Year
Teamed-up brownie and chocolate chip cookie served warm with vanilla ice cream, whipped cream, salted caramel, chocolate, and a cherry on top
Decadent Chocolate Layer Cake
A huge slice of rich chocolate cake with multiple layers of chocolate frosting
Macked Out Doughnuts
Doughnut holes tossed in cinnamon sugar, cream cheese frosting, chocolate glaze, sea-salt caramel
Beer-Battered Cheese Curds
Crispy Wisconsin white cheddar bites, homemade red pepper jam
Buffalo Chicken Dip
Pulled chicken, homemade Buffalo sauce, cream cheese, melty cheddar, and mozzarella, toasty pita and homemade tortilla chips
Cheese Fries
Melted cheddar and mozzarella, creamy ranch for dipping.
Chicken Quesadilla
Pulled braised chicken, cheddar and mozzarella cheeses, grilled onions and peppers, shredded lettuce, pico de gallo, guacamole, sour cream, cilantro lime cremaSub Steak, Shrimp or Brisket for an upcharge.
Frickles
Crispy buttermilk-battered dill pickle chips, creamy ranch
Butter-Baked Pretzel Sticks
Soft and buttery with two dipping choices: homemade Carolina queso and honey mustard
Chicken Nachos
Homemade pulled chicken, Carolina queso, guacamole, pico de gallo, sour cream, jalapenos, shredded lettuceSub Steak or Chili for an upcharge.
Artisan 5-Cheese Spinach Dip
Custom five-cheese blend, spinach, cream cheese, toasty pita and homemade tortilla chips
Starters
Fresh Ground Burgers
The Varsity Cheeseburger
Lettuce, tomato, pickles, American cheese, toasted brioche bunAdd crispy smoked bacon for an upcharge.
Pub Burger
Crispy onion strings, crispy smoked bacon, American cheese, Papa Lou's secret sauce, toasted brioche bun
Sourdough Patty Melt
Caramelized onion, crispy smoked bacon, cheddar, Papa Lou's secret sauce, toasted sourdough bread
Double Western Smashburger
Double-stacked burger, cheddar, crispy smoked bacon, crispy onion strings, lettuce, tomato, Carolina BBQ sauce, toasted potato roll
Vegetable Rice Pilaf
Homemade Coleslaw
Our Famous Beer-Battered French Fries
Seasoned Black Beans
Handcut Fresh Mixed Fruit
Side Caesar Salad
Side Garden Salad
Crispy Texas Pete Potatoes
Garlic Steamed Broccoli
Sides
Entrees
Fried Chicken Alfredo
Fried chicken breast, fresh spinach, diced Roma tomatoes, penne pasta, homemade Alfredo sauce, Parmesan
Chicken Breast Tenders
Hand-battered, homemade coleslaw, our famous beer-battered fries, homemade honey mustard
Roasted Salmon
Fresh, hand-cut Atlantic salmon, roasted vegetables, vegetable rice pilaf, cilantro lime crema
Cajun Shrimp Pasta
Blackened shrimp, mushrooms, caramelized onions, green peppers, tomatoes, penne pasta, homemade Alfredo sauce, Parmesan, green onions
Beer-Battered Fish & Chips
Pacific cod, homemade coleslaw, our famous beer-battered fries, tartar sauce
Crispy Shrimp Platter
Hand-battered shrimp, homemade coleslaw, our famous beer-battered fries, cocktail sauce
Steak Frites
Grilled and sliced center-cut 6 oz sirloin, our famous beer-battered fries, Asian chimichurri sauce, green onions
28-Day Aged Ribeye
12 oz ribeye, grilled mushrooms, roasted fresh vegetables, homemade mashed potatoesUpgrade to Loaded Mashed Potatoes for an upcharge. Add Grilled Shrimp for an upcharge.
Slow-Roasted Carolina Baby Back Ribs
Tangy Carolina BBQ sauce, homemade coleslaw, our famous beer-battered fries
Cilantro Lime Chicken & Shrimp Bowl
Blackened chicken, seasoned black bean rice pilaf, cilantro lime crema, pico de gallo, green onions, grilled shrimp skewer
Grouper Fingers
Hand-battered grouper with your choice of Lemon Pepper or Old Bay seasoning, homemade coleslaw, tartar sauce, our famous beer-battered fries.
Chicken Tacos
Homemade pulled chicken, fresh avocado, pico de gallo, roasted corn salad, lime-pickled red onion, lettuce, cilantro lime crema
Steak Tacos
Sliced sirloin & ribeye, fresh avocado, pico de gallo, roasted corn salad, lime-pickled red onion, lettuce, cilantro lime crema
Island Tacos
Choice of beer-battered grouper or hand-battered shrimp, with fresh avocado, pico de gallo, mango salsa, lime-pickled red onion, lettuce, and cilantro lime crema
Tacos
Sandwiches
Buffalo Chicken Sandwich
Crispy buffalo chicken breast, lettuce, tomato, pickles, ranch dressing, toasted brioche bunSub Gardein(r) Plant-Based Zingers for an upcharge.
Buffalo Zinger Wrap
Crispy buffalo chicken breast tenders, cheddar and mozzarella cheeses, lettuce, tomato, creamy ranch, tomato basil wrapSub Gardein(r) Plant-Based Zingers for an upcharge.
Simply Grilled Chicken Sandwich
Grilled chicken breast, lettuce, tomato, pickle, toasted brioche bunSub Gardein(r) Plant-Based Zingers for an upcharge
Classic Philly Cheesesteak
Sliced brisket and sirloin, caramelized onions, grilled mushrooms and peppers, aged provolone, hoagie roll
Steak Sandwich
Grilled sirloin, balsamic onions, roasted peppers, spinach, homemade creamy horseradish sauce, hoagie roll
Club Sandwich
Roasted ham & turkey, American cheese, lettuce, tomato, bacon, homemade roasted garlic mayo, sourdough bread
Signature Dry Rub
Roasted with our signature dry rub blend of seasonings
Grilled Or Fried Wings
Grilled or hand-battered and fried fresh chicken wings
Boneless Zingers
Chicken breast tenders, grilled or hand-battered and fried
Plant-Based Zingers
Don't knock 'em til you try 'em!Crispy Gardein(r) Ultimate Plant-Based Chick'n tenders
Wings & Zingers
Soups & Salads
French Onion Soup
Sherry-braised caramelized onions, beef and chicken stock, aged provolone, Swiss, roasted croutons
Carolina Ale House Chili
Braised beef and beans, tomato, green pepper, jalapeno, crispy smoked bacon
House Garden Salad
Tomato, cucumber, carrot, red onion, cheddar and mozzarella cheeses, roasted croutons, mixed greens
Caesar Salad
Classic with fresh romaine, Parmesan, roasted croutons
Grilled Chicken Cobb Salad
Fresh avocado, roasted corn salad, tomato, hard-boiled egg, crispy smoked bacon, blue cheese crumbles, fresh romaine
Southern Fried Chicken Salad
Crispy chicken breast tenders, tomato, carrot, cucumber, red onion, crispy smoked bacon, hard-boiled egg, cheddar and mozzarella cheeses, fresh mixed greens
Brookie Of The Year
Teamed-up brownie and chocolate chip cookie served warm with vanilla ice cream, whipped cream, salted caramel, chocolate, and a cherry on top
Decadent Chocolate Layer Cake
A huge slice of rich chocolate cake with multiple layers of chocolate frosting. Get it a la mode for an upcharge.
Macked Out Doughnuts
Doughnut holes tossed in cinnamon sugar, cream cheese frosting, chocolate glaze, sea-salt caramel
Desserts
Cocktails
Southern L.I.T
Corazon de Agave tequila blanco, Smirnoff vodka, Bacardi rum, Beefeater gin, Gran Gala, homemade sweet & sour mix, topped with Pepsi
Irish Whiskey Sour
Jameson Irish whiskey, homemade sweet & sour mix
Carolina Hurricane
Malibu coconut rum, Myer's dark rum, banana liqueur, orange juice, pineapple juice, and cranberry juiceUpgrade to a fishbowl for an upcharge!
Carolina Spiced Bloody Mary
Wheatley vodka, homemade Bloody Mary mix, Demitri's classic seasoning, celery, olives, lemon, limeUpgrade to an ALE YEAH! mug size for an upcharge!
Old Fashioned
Bulleit bourbon, orange bitters, aromatic bitters, homemade simple syrup
White Sangria
Sauvignon Blanc, Gran Gala orange liquor, peach puree, fresh lime juice, homemade simple syrup
Blueberry Lemonade
Smirnoff Blueberry vodka, fresh blueberries, fresh lemon juice, homemade simple syrup
Strawberry Basil Lemonade
Tito's Handmade vodka, Natalie's fresh lemonade, strawberry puree, fresh basil
Blackberry Mojito
Bacardi rum, blackberry puree, fresh mint, lime juice, homemade simple syrup, soda water
Grand Silver Margarita
Silver tequila, Gran Gala, fresh-squeezed juices, homemade sweet & sour mix, salted rim.Upgrade to a fishbowl for an upcharge!
Cowboy Margarita
Bulleit bourbon, house tequila, Gran Gala, fresh lime juice, homemade simple syrup, Tajin rim
Playmaker Margarita
Craft your own! Our House Margarita with your choice of fruit puree and fun finishes.Flavor? Watermelon, Strawberry, or PeachSpicy? Ask for JalapenoRim? Salt, Sugar, or Tajin
Lemon Drop Martini
Absolut vodka, fresh lemon juice, homemade simple syrup, sugar rim
Watermelon Candy Crush
Bacardi rum, watermelon puree, fresh lime juice, homemade simple syrup, crushed watermelon candy rim
Espresso Martini
Ketel One vodka, Kahlua, espresso cold brew
Mudslide Martini
Smirnoff Vanilla vodka, Kahlua, Baileys Irish cream, whipping cream, chocolate swirl, hand-shaved chocolate shavings
Tito's Strawberry Slushie
Tito's Handmade vodka, Natalie's fresh lemonade, strawberry puree
Paradise Colada
Myer's dark rum, coconut puree, pinepple juice, prickly pear syrup, whipped cream
Chocolate Chiller
Bacardi rum, Kahlua, creme de cacao, coconut puree, cream, chocolate swirl, whipped cream
Blackberry Bliss
Fresh mint, lime juice, blackberry puree, homemade simple syrup, soda water (non-alcoholic)
Buzz-Free Strawberry Basil Lemonade
Natalie's fresh lemonade, basil, strawberry puree (non-alcoholic)
Watermelon Breeze
Watermelon puree, agave nectar and fresh lemon juice topped with soda water (non-alcoholic)