Garner

south suburb raleigh · 27529

Garner is the Raleigh suburb that quietly grew up. White Oak Crossing handles the big-box errands, downtown has rebuilt enough to host a Friday food truck rodeo without irony, and the Clayton Bypass put RTP commutes inside 25 minutes on a clean morning. Lake Benson Park draws the weekend crowd; Aviator Brewing draws the after-work one. Housing skews sturdier and cheaper than North Raleigh equivalents, which is why families priced out of Apex keep landing here. Schools are Wake County, with the usual reassignment anxieties. Not glamorous, never trying to be. Garner is the practical answer when Cary feels expensive.

$45,183

median income

$1,464

median rent

The data

Garner by the numbers

Median individual income in Garner is about $45.2k.
● Verified · Census ACS 5-yr, 2019–2023
The median renter in Garner pays about $1,460 a month.
● Verified · Census ACS 5-yr, 2019–2023

On the ground

Local date spots

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16 spots across Garner

Garner
Activity
Coastal Credit Union Music Park at Walnut Creek
Amphitheater★ 4.4 · 6,291
Wheelchair access
Garner
Dining
Carolina Ale House - Garner
American restaurant$$$$★ 4.4 · 6,029
Outdoor seatingGood for groups
Find it
400 Conservation Rd, Garner, NC 27529
Get there
Transit Drive Walk
Crowd read
4.4★ from 6,029 Google reviews
Split the bill
$ · budget-friendly is our editorial bracket, not a real bill. Plug in what you expect to actually spend at Carolina Ale House - Garner.
Estimate — adjust$
Your share$13
Their share$13
Even split — modern and uncomplicated.
Hours
Mon11 AM to 2 AM
Tue11 AM to 2 AM
Wed11 AM to 2 AM
Thu11 AM to 2 AM
Fri11 AM to 2 AM
Sat11 AM to 2 AM
Sun11 AM to 2 AM
Parking
Free parking lot
Dining
Outdoor seating · No-contact delivery · Delivery · Onsite services · Takeout
Access
Wheelchair accessible entrance · Wheelchair accessible parking lot · Wheelchair accessible restroom
Crowd
College students · Groups · Tourists
Contact
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Garner
Dining
Irregardless
American restaurant$$$$★ 4.6 · 3,744
Outdoor seatingLGBTQ+ friendly
Find it
901 W Morgan St, Raleigh, NC 27603
Get there
Transit Drive Walk
Crowd read
4.6★ from 3,744 Google reviews
Split the bill
$$ · mid-range is our editorial bracket, not a real bill. Plug in what you expect to actually spend at Irregardless.
Estimate — adjust$
Your share$25
Their share$25
Even split — modern and uncomplicated.
Hours
MonClosed
Tue11 AM to 2:30 PM, 4:30 to 9 PM
Wed11 AM to 2:30 PM, 4:30 to 9 PM
Thu11 AM to 2:30 PM, 4:30 to 9 PM
Fri11 AM to 2:30 PM, 4:30 to 10 PM
Sat10 AM to 2:30 PM, 4:30 to 10 PM
Sun10 AM to 2:30 PM, 4:30 to 9 PM
Parking
Free parking lot
Dining
Outdoor seating · No-contact delivery · Delivery · Onsite services · Takeout
Access
Wheelchair accessible entrance · Wheelchair accessible restroom · Wheelchair accessible seating
Crowd
Family-friendly · Groups · LGBTQ+ friendly
Pets
Dogs allowed
Contact
Call Site Maps
Garner
Dining
Rey's Restaurant
Fine dining restaurant$$$$★ 4.6 · 2,292
Good for groupsWheelchair access
Find it
1130 Buck Jones Rd, Raleigh, NC 27606
Get there
Transit Drive Walk
Crowd read
4.6★ from 2,292 Google reviews
Split the bill
$$$ · a splurge is our editorial bracket, not a real bill. Plug in what you expect to actually spend at Rey's Restaurant.
Estimate — adjust$
Your share$45
Their share$45
Even split — modern and uncomplicated.
Hours
Mon5 to 10 PM
Tue5 to 10 PM
Wed5 to 10 PM
Thu5 to 10 PM
Fri5 to 10 PM
Sat5 to 10 PM
Sun4 to 9 PM
Parking
Free parking lot
Dining
Delivery · Onsite services · Takeout · Dine-in
Access
Wheelchair accessible entrance · Wheelchair accessible parking lot · Wheelchair accessible restroom
Crowd
Groups · Tourists
Contact
Call Site Maps
Garner
Drinks
Locked & Loaded Bar and Grill
Bar & grill$$$$★ 4.4 · 1,413
Outdoor seatingLGBTQ+ friendly
Find it
305 McCormick St, Garner, NC 27529
Get there
Transit Drive Walk
Crowd read
4.4★ from 1,413 Google reviews
Split the bill
$ · budget-friendly is our editorial bracket, not a real bill. Plug in what you expect to actually spend at Locked & Loaded Bar and Grill.
Estimate — adjust$
Your share$13
Their share$13
Even split — modern and uncomplicated.
Hours
Mon11 AM to 2 AM
Tue11 AM to 2 AM
Wed11 AM to 2 AM
Thu11 AM to 2 AM
Fri11 AM to 2 AM
Sat11 AM to 2 AM
Sun11 AM to 12 AM
Parking
Free parking lot
Dining
Outdoor seating · Curbside pickup · No-contact delivery · Delivery · Onsite services
Access
Wheelchair accessible entrance · Wheelchair accessible parking lot · Wheelchair accessible restroom
Crowd
Family-friendly · Groups · LGBTQ+ friendly
Pets
Dogs allowed
Contact
Call Site Maps
Garner
Dining
Anthony's La Piazza
Italian restaurant$$$$★ 4.2 · 923
Outdoor seatingGood for groups
Find it
7277 North Carolina 42 W, Raleigh, NC 27603
Get there
Transit Drive Walk
Crowd read
4.2★ from 923 Google reviews
Split the bill
$ · budget-friendly is our editorial bracket, not a real bill. Plug in what you expect to actually spend at Anthony's La Piazza.
Estimate — adjust$
Your share$13
Their share$13
Even split — modern and uncomplicated.
Hours
Mon11:15 AM to 9 PM
Tue11:15 AM to 9 PM
Wed11:15 AM to 9 PM
Thu11:15 AM to 9 PM
Fri11:15 AM to 10 PM
Sat11:15 AM to 10 PM
Sun11 AM to 9 PM
Parking
Free parking lot
Dining
Outdoor seating · Delivery · Onsite services · Takeout · Dine-in
Access
Wheelchair accessible entrance · Wheelchair accessible parking lot · Wheelchair accessible restroom
Crowd
Groups
Contact
Call Site Maps
Garner
Drinks
Krafty's Pizza Pub
Bar$$$$★ 4.1 · 845
Outdoor seatingGood for groups
Find it
1177 Timber Drive East, Garner, NC 27529
Get there
Transit Drive Walk
Crowd read
4.1★ from 845 Google reviews
Split the bill
$ · budget-friendly is our editorial bracket, not a real bill. Plug in what you expect to actually spend at Krafty's Pizza Pub.
Estimate — adjust$
Your share$13
Their share$13
Even split — modern and uncomplicated.
Hours
Mon11 AM to 2 AM
Tue11 AM to 2 AM
Wed11 AM to 2 AM
Thu11 AM to 2 AM
Fri11 AM to 2 AM
Sat11 AM to 2 AM
Sun11 AM to 2 AM
Parking
Free parking lot
Dining
Outdoor seating · Delivery · Takeout · Dine-in
Access
Wheelchair accessible entrance · Wheelchair accessible parking lot · Wheelchair accessible restroom
Crowd
Family-friendly · Groups · Tourists
Pets
Dogs allowed outside
Contact
Call Site Maps
Garner
Dining
Garibaldi of Garner
Italian restaurant$$$$★ 4.6 · 798
Outdoor seatingGood for groups
Find it
60 Son-Lan Pkwy, Garner, NC 27529
Get there
Transit Drive Walk
Crowd read
4.6★ from 798 Google reviews
Split the bill
$$ · mid-range is our editorial bracket, not a real bill. Plug in what you expect to actually spend at Garibaldi of Garner.
Estimate — adjust$
Your share$25
Their share$25
Even split — modern and uncomplicated.
Hours
Mon11 AM to 9:30 PM
Tue11 AM to 9:30 PM
Wed11 AM to 9:30 PM
Thu11 AM to 9:30 PM
FriClosed
Sat11 AM to 10:30 PM
Sun11 AM to 9 PM
Parking
Free parking lot
Dining
Outdoor seating · Delivery · Onsite services · Takeout · Dine-in
Access
Wheelchair accessible entrance · Wheelchair accessible parking lot · Wheelchair accessible restroom
Crowd
Groups · Tourists
Contact
Call Site Maps
Garner
Dining
Alexander's Mediterranean Cuisine
Mediterranean restaurant$$$$★ 4.6 · 782
Good for groupsWheelchair access
Find it
263 Timber Dr, Garner, NC 27529
Get there
Transit Drive Walk
Crowd read
4.6★ from 782 Google reviews
Split the bill
$ · budget-friendly is our editorial bracket, not a real bill. Plug in what you expect to actually spend at Alexander's Mediterranean Cuisine.
Estimate — adjust$
Your share$13
Their share$13
Even split — modern and uncomplicated.
Hours
MonClosed
Tue11 AM to 8 PM
Wed11 AM to 8 PM
Thu11 AM to 8 PM
Fri11 AM to 9 PM
Sat11 AM to 9 PM
Sun11 AM to 7 PM
Parking
Free parking lot
Dining
No-contact delivery · Delivery · Takeout · Dine-in
Access
Wheelchair accessible entrance · Wheelchair accessible parking lot · Wheelchair accessible restroom
Crowd
Family-friendly · Groups
Contact
Call Site Maps
Garner
Activity
Juniper Level Botanic Garden
Botanical garden★ 4.8 · 761
Wheelchair access
Find it
9241 Sauls Rd, Raleigh, NC 27603
Get there
Transit Drive Walk
Crowd read
4.8★ from 761 Google reviews
Split the bill
Price tier unlisted — plug in what you expect to spend at Juniper Level Botanic Garden.
Estimate — adjust$
Your share$25
Their share$25
Even split — modern and uncomplicated.
Hours
Mon8 AM to 5 PM
Tue8 AM to 5 PM
Wed8 AM to 5 PM
Thu8 AM to 5 PM
Fri8 AM to 5 PM
SatClosed
SunClosed
Dining
Onsite services
Access
Wheelchair accessible parking lot
Contact
Call Site Maps
Garner
Dining
Aversboro Restaurant & Sports Bar
American restaurant$$$$★ 4.3 · 661
Outdoor seatingLGBTQ+ friendly
Find it
1411 Aversboro Rd, Garner, NC 27529
Get there
Transit Drive Walk
Crowd read
4.3★ from 661 Google reviews
Split the bill
$ · budget-friendly is our editorial bracket, not a real bill. Plug in what you expect to actually spend at Aversboro Restaurant & Sports Bar.
Estimate — adjust$
Your share$13
Their share$13
Even split — modern and uncomplicated.
Hours
Mon11 AM to 12 AM
Tue11 AM to 12 AM
Wed11 AM to 12 AM
Thu11 AM to 12 AM
Fri11 AM to 2 AM
Sat11 AM to 2 AM
Sun10 AM to 12 AM
Parking
Free parking lot
Dining
Outdoor seating · Curbside pickup · No-contact delivery · Delivery · Takeout
Access
Wheelchair accessible entrance · Wheelchair accessible parking lot · Wheelchair accessible restroom
Crowd
Family-friendly · Groups · LGBTQ+ friendly
Pets
Dogs allowed
Contact
Call Site Maps
Garner
Drinks
MoonRunners Saloon - South Garner
Bar & grill$$$$★ 4.6 · 577
Outdoor seatingGood for groups
Find it
21 Technology Dr, Garner, NC 27529
Get there
Transit Drive Walk
Crowd read
4.6★ from 577 Google reviews
Split the bill
$ · budget-friendly is our editorial bracket, not a real bill. Plug in what you expect to actually spend at MoonRunners Saloon - South Garner.
Estimate — adjust$
Your share$13
Their share$13
Even split — modern and uncomplicated.
Hours
Mon11 AM to 10 PM
Tue11 AM to 10 PM
Wed11 AM to 10 PM
Thu11 AM to 10 PM
Fri11 AM to 12 AM
Sat11 AM to 11 PM
Sun12 to 9 PM
Parking
Free parking lot
Dining
Outdoor seating · Onsite services · Takeout · Dine-in
Access
Wheelchair accessible entrance · Wheelchair accessible parking lot · Wheelchair accessible restroom
Crowd
Family-friendly · Groups · Tourists
Pets
Dogs allowed outside
Contact
Call Site Maps
Garner
Dining
Mia Bistro
Thai restaurant$$$$★ 4.6 · 369
Good for groupsWheelchair access
Find it
1227 Timber Drive East, Garner, NC 27529
Get there
Transit Drive Walk
Crowd read
4.6★ from 369 Google reviews
Split the bill
$$ · mid-range is our editorial bracket, not a real bill. Plug in what you expect to actually spend at Mia Bistro.
Estimate — adjust$
Your share$25
Their share$25
Even split — modern and uncomplicated.
Hours
MonClosed
Tue11:30 AM to 2 PM, 5 to 9 PM
Wed11:30 AM to 2 PM, 5 to 9 PM
Thu11:30 AM to 2 PM, 5 to 9 PM
Fri11:30 AM to 2 PM, 5 to 9 PM
Sat12 to 9:30 PM
Sun12 to 9 PM
Parking
Free parking lot
Dining
Delivery · Onsite services · Takeout · Dine-in
Access
Wheelchair accessible entrance · Wheelchair accessible parking lot · Wheelchair accessible restroom
Crowd
Family-friendly · Groups
Contact
Call Site Maps
Garner
Dining
White Oak Grill & Lounge
Restaurant$$$$★ 4.4 · 249
Outdoor seatingLGBTQ+ friendly
Find it
7901 White Oak Rd, Garner, NC 27529
Get there
Transit Drive Walk
Crowd read
4.4★ from 249 Google reviews
Split the bill
$ · budget-friendly is our editorial bracket, not a real bill. Plug in what you expect to actually spend at White Oak Grill & Lounge.
Estimate — adjust$
Your share$13
Their share$13
Even split — modern and uncomplicated.
Hours
Mon8 AM to 12 AM
Tue8 AM to 12 AM
Wed8 AM to 12 AM
Thu8 AM to 12 AM
Fri8 AM to 12 AM
Sat8 AM to 12 AM
Sun12 PM to 12 AM
Parking
Free parking lot
Dining
Outdoor seating · Delivery · Takeout · Dine-in
Access
Wheelchair accessible entrance · Wheelchair accessible parking lot · Wheelchair accessible restroom
Crowd
Family-friendly · Groups · LGBTQ+ friendly
Pets
Dogs allowed
Contact
Call Site Maps
Garner
Drinks
Shady's
Bar$$$$★ 4.6 · 80
Good for groupsWheelchair access
Find it
106 E Main St, Garner, NC 27529
Get there
Transit Drive Walk
Crowd read
4.6★ from 80 Google reviews
Split the bill
$ · budget-friendly is our editorial bracket, not a real bill. Plug in what you expect to actually spend at Shady's.
Estimate — adjust$
Your share$13
Their share$13
Even split — modern and uncomplicated.
Hours
MonClosed
Tue6 to 10 PM
Wed5 to 10 PM
Thu5 to 11 PM
Fri5 PM to 12 AM
Sat5 PM to 12 AM
Sun12 to 8 PM
Parking
Free street parking
Access
Wheelchair accessible entrance · Wheelchair accessible parking lot · Wheelchair accessible restroom
Crowd
Groups
Contact
Call Site Maps
Garner
Drinks
Zin
Wine bar★ 4.9 · 68
Outdoor seatingWheelchair access
Find it
104 Rand Mill Rd, Garner, NC 27529
Get there
Transit Drive Walk
Crowd read
4.9★ from 68 Google reviews
Split the bill
Price tier unlisted — plug in what you expect to spend at Zin.
Estimate — adjust$
Your share$25
Their share$25
Even split — modern and uncomplicated.
Hours
MonClosed
Tue2 to 8 PM
Wed2 to 8 PM
Thu2 to 9 PM
Fri12 to 9 PM
Sat12 to 9 PM
SunClosed
Parking
Free parking lot
Dining
Outdoor services · Onsite services
Access
Wheelchair accessible entrance · Wheelchair accessible parking lot · Wheelchair accessible restroom
Contact
Call Site Maps

Garner

Garner by the numbers

Local date spots

Coastal Credit Union Music Park at Walnut Creek

Carolina Ale House - Garner

Irregardless

Rey's Restaurant

Locked & Loaded Bar and Grill

Anthony's La Piazza

Krafty's Pizza Pub

Garibaldi of Garner

Alexander's Mediterranean Cuisine

Juniper Level Botanic Garden

Aversboro Restaurant & Sports Bar

MoonRunners Saloon - South Garner

Mia Bistro

White Oak Grill & Lounge

Shady's

Zin

Reach Garner singles right where they plan dates.