Mediterranean Restaurant in Raleigh, NC

Authentic Mediterranean dining on Hillsborough Street since 2003 — fresh shawarma, kabobs, falafel, rice platters, and 100% halal family meals. Dine in, order takeout, or order online.

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Why Raleigh Diners Choose Al Baraka Grill

Looking for an authentic Mediterranean restaurant in Raleigh? Al Baraka Market & Grill has served the Triangle since 2003 from our location on Hillsborough Street, minutes from NC State. Our kitchen prepares shawarma, kabobs, falafel, rice platters, salads, and halal family meals fresh daily.

  • Fresh shawarma, kabobs, falafel, and halal platters made daily
  • 100% halal menu from our own butcher counter
  • Family-owned and serving Raleigh since 2003
  • Dine-in, takeout, online ordering, and party platters
  • Located on Hillsborough Street near NC State

Fresh Mediterranean Food Made Daily

Our kitchen runs on recipes passed down through generations, not shortcuts. We marinate our chicken and beef in-house and prepare salads, hummus, and sides every morning. Because we also operate a Mediterranean market and halal butcher counter, our kitchen has direct access to fresh halal meats and ingredients every day.

Fresh Mediterranean dishes prepared daily at Al Baraka Grill Raleigh

100% Halal Mediterranean Restaurant

Everything we serve is halal — no exceptions and no guesswork. As Raleigh's trusted halal market and butcher, we source and prepare every cut ourselves, so you can order anything on the menu with complete confidence.

Halal butcher counter with fresh meats at Al Baraka Market Raleigh

Popular Mediterranean Dishes — Shawarma, Kabobs, Mezze & More.

The plates Raleigh keeps coming back for, made fresh to order with halal ingredients from our own butcher counter.

Grilled Kabobs

Grilled halal lamb kabob skewers at Al Baraka Grill Raleigh

Chicken, beef, lamb, and kofta skewers grilled fresh with vegetables — a Raleigh favorite for dine-in and family dinners.

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Falafel & Mezze

Crispy falafel plate with hummus and Mediterranean mezze sides

Crispy falafel, hummus, baba ghanoush, and fresh Mediterranean salads — prepared every morning in our Raleigh kitchen.

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Family Platters

Mediterranean mixed grill family platter for sharing at Al Baraka Grill Raleigh

Mixed grill trays made for sharing — ideal for families, events, and gatherings across Raleigh, Cary, and Durham.

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Visit Our Raleigh Location

Al Baraka Market & Grill
3815 Hillsborough St, Raleigh, NC 27607
(919) 838-5155
Open Mon–Sat 8 AM–12 AM, Sun 9 AM–9 PM

Free parking on site. Find us on Hillsborough Street — about 10 minutes from NC State's campus and an easy drive from Cary, Apex, and Durham. Customers visit from across the Triangle for our shawarma, kabobs, halal groceries, and fresh Mediterranean meals.

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Dine In, Takeout, Online Ordering & Catering

Stop in for a fresh meal, order online for pickup, or call ahead for family platters and Mediterranean catering trays. Whether you need a quick shawarma lunch near NC State or a mixed grill platter for a gathering, Al Baraka Grill makes it easy to get fresh halal food in Raleigh.

More Than a Restaurant

Make one stop do double duty: while your food is on the grill, browse our Mediterranean grocery store for imported olives, cheeses, spices, fresh produce, and fresh baklava and Mediterranean desserts from our bakery selection. Dinner tonight and groceries for the week, in one visit.

Frequently Asked Questions

Is all the food at Al Baraka halal?

Yes. Every item in our restaurant and market is 100% halal. We operate our own halal butcher counter, so we control quality from the source.

Do you offer dine-in seating?

Yes. Enjoy your meal fresh in our dining area, or order takeout and online pickup if you’re on the go.

What Mediterranean dishes do you serve?

We serve shawarma, kabobs, falafel, hummus, baba ghanoush, rice platters, salads, family platters, and fresh desserts.

Do you serve customers from Cary and Durham?

Yes. Our restaurant is located on Hillsborough Street in Raleigh, and many customers visit us from Cary, Durham, Apex, and across the Triangle for halal Mediterranean food, groceries, and bakery items.

Do you cater events?

Yes. We prepare party platters and catering trays for gatherings of any size. Call (919) 838-5155 to plan your order.

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From Our Mediterranean Kitchen

Dish guides, recipes, and stories from the Al Baraka grill.

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