Knightdale

east suburb raleigh · 27545

Knightdale is what happens when a sleepy crossroads gets the 540 interchange it always wanted. Downtown Knightdale Station Park anchors a walkable core that did not exist a decade ago, and the new mixed-use builds along Widewaters keep filling. Commuters get downtown Raleigh in 15 minutes without tolls, which is the entire pitch. Mingo Creek Trail connects to the Neuse River Greenway, giving runners a serious east-side network. Restaurants remain thin outside chains, though Sweetwater Stillhouse and a handful of taprooms are trying. Schools are Wake County. Cheaper than Wake Forest, less polished than Cary, growing faster than both.

$48,788

median income

$1,652

median rent

The data

Knightdale by the numbers

Median individual income in Knightdale is about $48.8k.
● Verified · Census ACS 5-yr, 2019–2023
The median renter in Knightdale pays about $1,650 a month.
● Verified · Census ACS 5-yr, 2019–2023

On the ground

Local date spots

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9 spots across Knightdale

Knightdale
Dining
Southland Steakhouse
Steak house$$$$★ 4.6 · 1,360
Outdoor seatingGood for groups
Find it
1007 Shepard School Rd, Zebulon, NC 27597
Get there
Transit Drive Walk
Crowd read
4.6★ from 1,360 Google reviews
Split the bill
$$ · mid-range is our editorial bracket, not a real bill. Plug in what you expect to actually spend at Southland Steakhouse.
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Your share$25
Their share$25
Even split — modern and uncomplicated.
Hours
Mon4 to 8:30 PM
Tue4 to 8:30 PM
Wed4 to 8:30 PM
Thu4 to 8:30 PM
Fri3 to 9:30 PM
Sat3 to 9:30 PM
SunClosed
Parking
Free parking lot
Dining
Outdoor seating · Takeout · Dine-in
Access
Wheelchair accessible entrance · Wheelchair accessible parking lot · Wheelchair accessible restroom
Crowd
Family-friendly · Groups · Tourists
Contact
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Knightdale
Dining
iPho Sushi Kitchen & Bar
Vietnamese restaurant$$$$★ 4.1 · 882
Outdoor seatingGood for groups
Find it
4001 Widewaters Parkway H, Knightdale, NC 27545
Get there
Transit Drive Walk
Crowd read
4.1★ from 882 Google reviews
Split the bill
$ · budget-friendly is our editorial bracket, not a real bill. Plug in what you expect to actually spend at iPho Sushi Kitchen & Bar.
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Your share$13
Their share$13
Even split — modern and uncomplicated.
Hours
Mon11 AM to 3 PM, 5 to 9:30 PM
Tue11 AM to 3 PM, 5 to 9:30 PM
Wed11 AM to 3 PM, 5 to 9:30 PM
Thu11 AM to 3 PM, 5 to 9:30 PM
Fri11 AM to 3 PM, 5 to 9:30 PM
Sat11:30 AM to 9 PM
Sun11:30 AM to 9 PM
Parking
Free parking lot
Dining
Outdoor seating · Delivery · Onsite services · Takeout · Dine-in
Access
Wheelchair accessible entrance · Wheelchair accessible parking lot · Wheelchair accessible restroom
Crowd
Groups · Tourists
Contact
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Knightdale
Dining
Sopranos Grill
Italian restaurant$$$$★ 4.1 · 659
Outdoor seatingLGBTQ+ friendly
Find it
1030 N Rogers Ln Ste 101, Raleigh, NC 27610
Get there
Transit Drive Walk
Crowd read
4.1★ from 659 Google reviews
Split the bill
$$ · mid-range is our editorial bracket, not a real bill. Plug in what you expect to actually spend at Sopranos Grill.
Estimate — adjust$
Your share$25
Their share$25
Even split — modern and uncomplicated.
Hours
MonClosed
Tue11 AM to 9 PM
Wed11 AM to 9 PM
Thu11 AM to 9 PM
Fri11 AM to 9 PM
Sat11 AM to 9 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 · LGBTQ+ friendly
Contact
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Knightdale
Drinks
Oak City Brewing Company
Brewery★ 4.8 · 511
Wheelchair access
Find it
616 N First Ave, Knightdale, NC 27545
Get there
Transit Drive Walk
Crowd read
4.8★ from 511 Google reviews
Split the bill
Price tier unlisted — plug in what you expect to spend at Oak City Brewing Company.
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Your share$25
Their share$25
Even split — modern and uncomplicated.
Hours
Mon3 to 10 PM
Tue3 to 10 PM
Wed3 to 10 PM
Thu3 to 10 PM
Fri3 to 11 PM
Sat12 to 11 PM
Sun12 to 8 PM
Parking
Free parking lot
Dining
Onsite services
Access
Wheelchair accessible entrance · Wheelchair accessible parking lot
Contact
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Knightdale
Dining
The Depot On First
Restaurant$$$$★ 4.6 · 380
Outdoor seatingGood for groups
Find it
608 N First Ave, Knightdale, NC 27545
Get there
Transit Drive Walk
Crowd read
4.6★ from 380 Google reviews
Split the bill
$$ · mid-range is our editorial bracket, not a real bill. Plug in what you expect to actually spend at The Depot On First.
Estimate — adjust$
Your share$25
Their share$25
Even split — modern and uncomplicated.
Hours
MonClosed
Tue5 to 9 PM
Wed5 to 9 PM
Thu5 to 9 PM
Fri5 to 10 PM
Sat12 to 10 PM
Sun10 AM to 2 PM
Parking
Free parking lot
Dining
Outdoor seating · Curbside pickup · Delivery · Takeout · Dine-in
Access
Wheelchair accessible entrance · Wheelchair accessible parking lot · Wheelchair accessible restroom
Crowd
Family-friendly · Groups · Tourists
Pets
Dogs allowed
Contact
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Knightdale
Dining
Fiori Italian Restaurant & Bar
Italian restaurant$$$$★ 4.4 · 356
Outdoor seatingGood for groups
Find it
48 Flowers Xrds Wy, Clayton, NC 27527
Get there
Transit Drive Walk
Crowd read
4.4★ from 356 Google reviews
Split the bill
$$ · mid-range is our editorial bracket, not a real bill. Plug in what you expect to actually spend at Fiori Italian Restaurant & Bar.
Estimate — adjust$
Your share$25
Their share$25
Even split — modern and uncomplicated.
Hours
Mon4 to 8:30 PM
Tue4 to 8:30 PM
Wed11:30 AM to 3 PM, 4 to 9 PM
Thu11:30 AM to 3 PM, 4 to 9 PM
Fri11:30 AM to 3 PM, 4 to 9:30 PM
Sat11:30 AM to 9:30 PM
Sun11:30 AM to 8:30 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
Groups · Tourists
Contact
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Knightdale
Dining
Samooni Italian Restaurant
Italian restaurant$$$$★ 4.2 · 353
Good for groupsWheelchair access
Find it
7142, 7144 Knightdale Blvd, Knightdale, NC 27545
Get there
Transit Drive Walk
Crowd read
4.2★ from 353 Google reviews
Split the bill
$ · budget-friendly is our editorial bracket, not a real bill. Plug in what you expect to actually spend at Samooni Italian Restaurant.
Estimate — adjust$
Your share$13
Their share$13
Even split — modern and uncomplicated.
Hours
MonClosed
Tue11 AM to 9:45 PM
Wed11 AM to 9:45 PM
Thu11 AM to 9:45 PM
Fri11 AM to 9:45 PM
Sat11 AM to 9:45 PM
Sun11 AM to 9:45 PM
Parking
Free parking lot
Dining
Curbside pickup · No-contact delivery · Delivery · Onsite services · Takeout
Access
Wheelchair accessible entrance · Wheelchair accessible parking lot · Wheelchair accessible restroom
Crowd
Groups
Contact
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Knightdale
Activity
The Shatter Space Rage Room
Amusement center★ 4.9 · 139
Wheelchair access
Knightdale
Drinks
The Taproom
Bar$$$$★ 4.8 · 71
Outdoor seatingGood for groups
Find it
861-104 Old Knight Rd, Knightdale, NC 27545
Get there
Transit Drive Walk
Crowd read
4.8★ from 71 Google reviews
Split the bill
$ · budget-friendly is our editorial bracket, not a real bill. Plug in what you expect to actually spend at The Taproom.
Estimate — adjust$
Your share$13
Their share$13
Even split — modern and uncomplicated.
Hours
Mon12 to 6 PM
Tue12 to 10 PM
Wed12 to 10 PM
Thu12 to 11 PM
Fri12 PM to 12 AM
Sat12 to 10 PM
SunClosed
Parking
Free parking lot
Dining
Outdoor seating · Onsite services
Access
Wheelchair accessible entrance · Wheelchair accessible parking lot · Wheelchair accessible restroom
Crowd
Groups
Contact
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Knightdale

Knightdale by the numbers

Local date spots

Southland Steakhouse

iPho Sushi Kitchen & Bar

Sopranos Grill

Oak City Brewing Company

The Depot On First

Fiori Italian Restaurant & Bar

Samooni Italian Restaurant

The Shatter Space Rage Room

The Taproom

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