Restaurant Week in Downtown Raleigh is one of the city's most popular dining events, with restaurants across downtown offering special menus and deals. For vegans, it can be tricky — not every participating restaurant has plant-based options. This guide helps you navigate Restaurant Week as a vegan, including where to look, what to ask, and why The Dirty V at 301 Glenwood Ave should be on your Restaurant Week itinerary.
Restaurant Week menus are pre-fixed, which means limited options. For vegans, a three-course menu might only have one item per course that works — or none at all. The key is to plan ahead: check menus before booking, call restaurants to ask about vegan modifications, and have backup options in your pocket. The Dirty V is always a safe bet because our entire menu is plant-based, whether it's Restaurant Week or any other week.
During Downtown Raleigh Restaurant Week, The Dirty V at 301 Glenwood Ave offers a guaranteed 100% vegan option. Check participating restaurants' menus for plant-based options or modifications.
Start with the Downtown Raleigh Alliance's Restaurant Week page, which lists all participating restaurants with menus. Look for restaurants that explicitly mention vegan or plant-based dishes. Call ahead to ask about modifications — many chefs are happy to create vegan versions of their prix fixe items. Follow local food bloggers who often preview Restaurant Week menus and highlight vegan options.
Whether or not The Dirty V is officially participating in Restaurant Week, our regular menu is available every day — and it's 100% vegan. Use us as your anchor: visit other restaurants for their special menus when vegan options exist, and come to The Dirty V when you want a guaranteed plant-based experience with zero guesswork. Our burgers, loaded fries, and milkshakes are always available, always vegan, and always delicious.
Even at restaurants with limited vegan entrées, desserts and drinks are often the hardest to find plant-based. Make The Dirty V your dessert destination during Restaurant Week. Hit another restaurant for dinner, then walk to our Glenwood South location for a vegan milkshake or slice of Death By Chocolate Cake. It's the best of both worlds.
Yes, with planning. Check menus ahead of time, call restaurants about vegan modifications, and include The Dirty V as your guaranteed 100% plant-based option.
Check our social media and website for current participation. Either way, our full vegan menu is available every day of the year at 301 Glenwood Ave.