Lynnwood Grill & Brewing Concern

Lynnwood Grill & Brewing Concern is one of Northwest Raleigh’s longest-running neighborhood restaurants — a grill-and-brewery combination that has been serving craft beer and comfort food since 2004. Located near the intersection of Glenwood Avenue and Lynn Road, the venue combines a full food-focused menu with an in-house brewing operation added in 2013, giving it the versatility to work equally well for weekend family dinners, weeknight game watches, or casual after-work gatherings.

The menu leans into scratch-made comfort food built around fresh, organic ingredients — with crowd-pleasers like Pretzel Bites with Beer Cheese and specialty pizzas anchoring the food side. On the beer side, signature brews include the Belgian Blonde Moment (a Belgian-style blonde ale) and Bill & Ted’s Excellent Amber (a smooth amber ale with a 1989 pop-culture reference in the name) — both shared with the related Lynnwood Brewing Concern at a separate Northwest Raleigh location.

Be sure to check out the pictures below to get a feel for Lynnwood Grill & Brewing Concern before you go — or to relive the visit after.

A 20+ Year Northwest Raleigh Neighborhood Anchor

Lynnwood Grill opened in 2004 and has been a Northwest Raleigh fixture for over two decades — making it one of the longer-operating restaurants anywhere in the Glenwood Avenue corridor. In 2013, the venue expanded into brewing operations, joining the growing wave of NC craft breweries and adopting the “Grill & Brewing Concern” branding that reflects the dual food-and-beer identity.

The kitchen is built around scratch-made preparations and fresh, organic ingredients — spanning specialty pizzas (crafted with organic dough and toppings), sandwiches, flatbreads, salads, and the crowd-favorite Pretzel Bites with Beer Cheese appetizer. The full menu is designed to pair naturally with the beer program, giving the venue the identity of a genuine grill-and-brewpub rather than a brewery with an afterthought kitchen.

Note: Lynnwood Grill & Brewing Concern is a related but separate location from the Lynnwood Brewing Concern on East Whitaker Mill Road — both share signature beers but operate at different Northwest Raleigh addresses with distinct atmospheres and food arrangements.

Rooftop Bar, Dog-Friendly Patio, and Live Programming

Lynnwood Grill’s physical space includes several distinctive features that set it apart from typical Raleigh brewpubs. The rooftop bar anchors the outdoor drinking experience with elevated views of the surrounding Northwest Raleigh landscape, while the dog-friendly street-level patio makes the venue a natural fit for pet owners.

The venue hosts an active calendar of community programming — including live music and trivia nights, as well as rotating events throughout the week. Multiple screens throughout the venue make it a natural spot for major sporting events, and the combination of a casual atmosphere, a family-friendly menu, and a dedicated event calendar has made Lynnwood Grill one of the go-to neighborhood gathering spots in Northwest Raleigh.

Beyond the on-site experience, Lynnwood Grill also offers takeout, delivery, and catering — plus growlers of the signature beers for taking home. That breadth of services extends the venue’s role beyond dine-in, making it a versatile part of the broader Northwest Raleigh neighborhood scene.

Good to Know

Location: Near Glenwood Avenue and Lynn Road intersection, Northwest Raleigh, NC
Opened: 2004 as a grill; brewery operation added in 2013
Concept: Grill and brewpub combination with scratch-made food and in-house craft beer
Signature beers: Belgian Blonde Moment (Belgian-style blonde ale); Bill & Ted’s Excellent Amber (smooth amber with 1989 pop-culture reference)
Menu highlights: Pretzel Bites with Beer Cheese, specialty pizzas (organic dough and toppings), sandwiches, flatbreads, salads
Ingredients: Fresh, organic sourcing across the food menu
Amenities: Rooftop bar; dog-friendly outdoor patio; multiple TVs for sports
Programming: Live music nights, trivia nights, rotating community events
Additional services: Takeout, delivery, catering; growlers of signature beers available for takeaway
Related but distinct from: Lynnwood Brewing Concern on East Whitaker Mill Road — both share signature beers but operate at separate Northwest Raleigh addresses with distinct atmospheres and food arrangements
Hours: Check the Lynnwood Grill & Brewing Concern website for current hours
Best for: Families with children, dog owners (patio), sports fans watching games, live music and trivia enthusiasts, pizza and grill food lovers, and Northwest Raleigh residents building weekend traditions around the venue
Pair with: Lynnwood Brewing Concern (the related brewery on E Whitaker Mill Road) and its adjacent Wilson’s Eatery, plus other Raleigh food and beverage stops like Brewery Bhavana, Burial Beer Co. Raleigh Taproom, Crank Arm Brewing Company, or East Bower Cider Company, plus downtown Raleigh museum stops at the North Carolina State Capitol or the North Carolina Museum of Natural Sciences

A Raleigh Highlight

Lynnwood Grill & Brewing Concern is the kind of stop that stays with you for the versatile grill-and-brewpub character. In a Raleigh craft beer scene where most breweries emphasize the beer program with food as an afterthought, Lynnwood Grill has built its identity equally around scratch-made comfort food and its own brewery operation — with over 20 years of grill heritage anchoring the food side and a decade-plus brewing tradition backing the beer program.

The versatile Northwest Raleigh venue framing rounds out the appeal. Between the rooftop bar, the dog-friendly patio, the live music and trivia nights, the sports TVs, and the full slate of takeout, delivery, catering, and growler services, Lynnwood Grill has become the kind of neighborhood venue Northwest Raleigh regulars build weekend traditions around — whether that’s a family pizza night, a Bills or Panthers game watch, a Tuesday trivia session, or a growler pickup for a home gathering.