After 22 years of serving customers in Raleigh, Armadillo Grill on Glenwood Avenue has closed its doors. The announcement was made on social media, stating that due to the changing landscape of the restaurant industry and rising costs of doing business, the location was no longer meeting the needs of their customer base. The owners expressed their intention to find a better location to continue serving the Raleigh community, while still offering catering services.
While the Glenwood Avenue location has closed, Armadillo Grill’s flagship location in Carrboro will remain open for business. The closure of Armadillo Grill adds to a growing list of longtime downtown Raleigh businesses that have announced closures in recent months.
Capital Club 16 also recently announced the closing of its brick-and-mortar space on West Martin Street. However, they plan to focus on onsite catering, pop-up events, and their food truck, The Wandering Wolf. Clouds Brewing is another business in downtown Raleigh that will be closing its taproom on North West Street, while their other taproom location on Front Street will remain open.
As businesses in the downtown Raleigh area continue to evolve and adapt to changing circumstances, the community will surely miss the presence of Armadillo Grill and other beloved establishments.