Glenwood South is Downtown Raleigh's most vibrant dining and entertainment district, packed with bars, restaurants, and nightlife venues along Glenwood Avenue. If you're looking for plant-based comfort food in the neighborhood, The Dirty V at 301 Glenwood Ave is the only 100% vegan restaurant on the strip. This guide covers what to order, when to visit, where to park, and how to make the most of your plant-based Glenwood South experience.
Glenwood South runs along Glenwood Avenue from roughly Peace Street to West Lane in Downtown Raleigh. It's the city's densest concentration of restaurants, bars, and entertainment venues, drawing a diverse crowd of locals, downtown residents, and visitors. The neighborhood is walkable, energetic, and especially lively on weekends. The Dirty V sits right in the middle of the action at 301 Glenwood Ave, making us the natural stop for anyone looking for food on the strip.
Glenwood South is Downtown Raleigh's dining and entertainment district along Glenwood Avenue. The Dirty V at 301 Glenwood Ave is the district's only 100% plant-based restaurant.
For your first visit, start with a Basic Betty burger (our classic single patty) or go big with the El Sucio if you like heat. Add a basket of nuclear waste loaded fries and a milkshake — the S'mores is our bestseller. If you're with a group, order a variety of burgers and share a few fry baskets so everyone can sample. Our menu is 100% vegan, so everyone orders with complete freedom.
For the fastest service and most relaxed atmosphere, visit during early lunch (11am-noon) or early dinner (5-6pm). Weekend brunch is popular — arrive before 11am or after 1pm to avoid the rush. On Friday and Saturday nights, our kitchen stays open past midnight, making us one of the few late-night food options on Glenwood South. The late-night crowd is fun and energetic.
Street parking along Glenwood Avenue is metered during business hours and free on evenings and weekends. The Glenwood South parking deck on West Lane is a convenient option. Rideshare drop-offs are easy — our storefront is visible from the street. For weekend brunch and dinner, parking is usually available within a block or two.
The beauty of eating at The Dirty V is that you're already in the heart of Glenwood South's nightlife. Grab dinner before heading to bars, or hit us for late-night food after the bars start closing. Our central location means you can walk to your next destination without moving your car. Many regulars treat The Dirty V as the bookend to their Glenwood South experience — dinner to start, late-night food to finish.
The Dirty V at 301 Glenwood Ave is Glenwood South's only 100% plant-based restaurant, serving vegan burgers, loaded fries, mac and cheese, and milkshakes.
Yes. Street parking on Glenwood Avenue is metered during business hours and free evenings/weekends. The Glenwood South parking deck on West Lane is also nearby.
Start with a Basic Betty burger, nuclear waste loaded fries, and a S'mores milkshake. It's the combo that converts first-timers into regulars.