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.

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Beer-Battered Cheese Curds

Crispy Wisconsin white cheddar bites, homemade red pepper jam

$8.99

Buffalo Chicken Dip

Pulled chicken, homemade buffalo sauce, cream cheese, melty cheddar, and mozzarella, toasty pita and homemade tortilla chips

$10.99

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.

$12.99

Frickles

Crispy buttermilk-battered dill pickle chips, creamy ranch

$7.99

Butter-Baked Pretzel Sticks

Soft and buttery with two dipping choices: homemade Carolina queso and honey mustard

$9.49

Chicken Nachos

Grilled chicken, Carolina queso, guacamole, pico de gallo, sour cream, jalapenos, shredded lettuceSub Steak or Chili for an upcharge.

$13.99

Artisan 5-Cheese Spinach Dip

Custom five-cheese blend, spinach, cream cheese, toasty pita and homemade tortilla chips

$10.99

The Varsity Cheeseburger

Lettuce, tomato, pickles, American cheese, toasted brioche bunAdd crispy smoked bacon for an upcharge.

$11.49

Pub Burger

Crispy onion strings, crispy smoked bacon, American cheese, Papa Lou's secret sauce, toasted brioche bun

$14.99

Sourdough Patty Melt

Caramelized onion, crispy smoked bacon, cheddar, Papa Lou's secret sauce, toasted sourdough bread

$13.99

Double Western Smashburger

Double-stacked burger, cheddar, crispy smoked bacon, crispy onion strings, lettuce, tomato, Carolina BBQ sauce, toasted potato roll

$15.29

Fried Chicken Alfredo

Fried chicken breast, fresh spinach, diced Roma tomatoes, penne pasta, homemade Alfredo sauce, Parmesan

$15.99

Chicken Breast Tenders

Hand-battered, homemade coleslaw, our famous beer-battered fries, homemade honey mustard

$12.99

Roasted Salmon

Fresh, hand-cut Atlantic salmon, garlic steamed broccoli, vegetable rice pilaf, cilantro lime crema

$18.99

Cajun Shrimp Pasta

Blackened shrimp, mushrooms, caramelized onions, green peppers, tomatoes, penne pasta, homemade Alfredo sauce, Parmesan, green onions

$15.99

Beer-Battered Fish & Chips

Pacific cod, homemade coleslaw, our famous beer-battered fries, tartar sauce

$15.99

Crispy Shrimp Platter

Hand-battered shrimp, homemade coleslaw, our famous beer-battered fries, cocktail sauce

$15.49

Steak Frites

Grilled and sliced center-cut 6 oz sirloin, our famous beer-battered fries, Asian chimichurri sauce, green onions, homemade creamy horseradish

$17.49

28-Day Aged Ribeye

12 oz ribeye, grilled mushrooms, garlic steamed broccoli, crispy Texas Pete potatoesAdd Grilled Shrimp for an upcharge.

$25.99

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.

$11.99

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.

$11.99

Simply Grilled Chicken Sandwich

Grilled chicken breast, lettuce, tomato, pickle, toasted brioche bunSub Gardein(r) Plant-Based Zingers 2

$11.99

Classic Philly Cheesesteak

Sliced brisket and sirloin, caramelized onions, grilled mushrooms and peppers, aged provolone, hoagie roll

$14.99

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

$6.99

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

$7.99

Caesar Salad

Classic with fresh romaine, Parmesan, roasted croutons

$7.99

Grilled Chicken Cobb Salad

Fresh avocado, roasted corn salad, tomato, hard-boiled egg, crispy smoked bacon, blue cheese crumbles, fresh romaine

$14.99

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

$12.99

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

$2.99

Vegetable Rice Pilaf

$2.49

Homemade Coleslaw

$2.49

Garlic Steamed Broccoli

Handcut Fresh Mixed Fruit

$3.99

Side Garden Salad

$3.99

Side Caesar Salad

$3.99

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

$8.99

Decadent Chocolate Layer Cake

A huge slice of rich chocolate cake with multiple layers of chocolate frosting

$8.29

Macked Out Doughnuts

Doughnut holes tossed in cinnamon sugar, cream cheese frosting, chocolate glaze, sea-salt caramel

$6.99

Beer-Battered Cheese Curds

Crispy Wisconsin white cheddar bites, homemade red pepper jam

$8.99

Buffalo Chicken Dip

Pulled chicken, homemade Buffalo sauce, cream cheese, melty cheddar, and mozzarella, toasty pita and homemade tortilla chips

$10.99

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.

$12.99

Frickles

Crispy buttermilk-battered dill pickle chips, creamy ranch

$7.99

Butter-Baked Pretzel Sticks

Soft and buttery with two dipping choices: homemade Carolina queso and honey mustard

$9.49

Chicken Nachos

Homemade pulled chicken, Carolina queso, guacamole, pico de gallo, sour cream, jalapenos, shredded lettuceSub Steak or Chili for an upcharge.

$13.99

Artisan 5-Cheese Spinach Dip

Custom five-cheese blend, spinach, cream cheese, toasty pita and homemade tortilla chips

$10.99

Starters

Fresh Ground Burgers

The Varsity Cheeseburger

Lettuce, tomato, pickles, American cheese, toasted brioche bunAdd crispy smoked bacon for an upcharge.

$11.49

Pub Burger

Crispy onion strings, crispy smoked bacon, American cheese, Papa Lou's secret sauce, toasted brioche bun

$14.99

Sourdough Patty Melt

Caramelized onion, crispy smoked bacon, cheddar, Papa Lou's secret sauce, toasted sourdough bread

$13.99

Double Western Smashburger

Double-stacked burger, cheddar, crispy smoked bacon, crispy onion strings, lettuce, tomato, Carolina BBQ sauce, toasted potato roll

$15.29

Vegetable Rice Pilaf

$2.49

Homemade Coleslaw

$2.49

Our Famous Beer-Battered French Fries

$2.99

Seasoned Black Beans

$2.49

Handcut Fresh Mixed Fruit

$3.99

Side Caesar Salad

$3.99

Side Garden Salad

$3.99

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

$15.99

Chicken Breast Tenders

Hand-battered, homemade coleslaw, our famous beer-battered fries, homemade honey mustard

$12.99

Roasted Salmon

Fresh, hand-cut Atlantic salmon, roasted vegetables, vegetable rice pilaf, cilantro lime crema

$18.99

Cajun Shrimp Pasta

Blackened shrimp, mushrooms, caramelized onions, green peppers, tomatoes, penne pasta, homemade Alfredo sauce, Parmesan, green onions

$15.99

Beer-Battered Fish & Chips

Pacific cod, homemade coleslaw, our famous beer-battered fries, tartar sauce

$15.99

Crispy Shrimp Platter

Hand-battered shrimp, homemade coleslaw, our famous beer-battered fries, cocktail sauce

$15.49

Steak Frites

Grilled and sliced center-cut 6 oz sirloin, our famous beer-battered fries, Asian chimichurri sauce, green onions

$17.49

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.

$25.99

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.

$11.99

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.

$11.99

Simply Grilled Chicken Sandwich

Grilled chicken breast, lettuce, tomato, pickle, toasted brioche bunSub Gardein(r) Plant-Based Zingers for an upcharge

$11.99

Classic Philly Cheesesteak

Sliced brisket and sirloin, caramelized onions, grilled mushrooms and peppers, aged provolone, hoagie roll

$14.99

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

$6.99

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

$7.99

Caesar Salad

Classic with fresh romaine, Parmesan, roasted croutons

$7.99

Grilled Chicken Cobb Salad

Fresh avocado, roasted corn salad, tomato, hard-boiled egg, crispy smoked bacon, blue cheese crumbles, fresh romaine

$14.99

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

$12.99

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

$8.99

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.

$8.29

Macked Out Doughnuts

Doughnut holes tossed in cinnamon sugar, cream cheese frosting, chocolate glaze, sea-salt caramel

$6.99

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)

Chloe Pinot Grigio

Robert Mondavi Chardonnay

Robert Mondavi Sauvignon Blanc

Archetype Pinot Noir

Robert Mondavi Cabernet Sauvignon

Cupcake Prosecco (Mini Bottle)

Ava Grace Rose