Scooters Grill and Bar
1911 Sego Court
Raleigh, NC 27616
919.954.2171

December 1, 2006
By Stephanie Brown (ZSpotlight Restaurant/Nightlife Editor)

As soon as I pulled into the Scooters Grill and Bar parking lot I started singing Toby Keith’s “I Love this Bar.” If you are reading this and regularly sit on a Scooters’ barstool, then you know what I mean.  The Scooters environment welcomes and caters to unpretentious, carefree, and fun-lovin’ patrons.  Despite not being able to park in the front row because of the “motorcycle-only” spots or being the only female in the joint with a short skirt and heels on, I still felt like this could be a bar I could call home.

I was in the midst of 50 yards of leather and a couple billows of smoke when I began to observe the place’s décor: metal, neon lighting, hubcaps, sports and motorcycle memorabilia, etc.  Every person who walked through the door seemed to be known by name and had their regular drink promptly placed before them.  This is what every watering hole should be like.

It was lunchtime when I dined and I was immediately impressed with the various specials and what they provide on tap.  On Tuesdays you can get a half rack of mouth-watering ribs (I tried them) served with fries and coleslaw for only $7.50.  All the other daily lunch specials are $5.95, and they don’t cheat the diner on portions.  And along with the regular draft choices like Miller and Bud varieties, Scooters has Blue Moon, Michelob Ultra Amber, Sierra Nevada, and Red Oak on tap – better believe I enjoyed a pint of Blue Moon with an orange wedge!

Food highlights:
Homemade – corn chips, chili, ranch, blue cheese, and honey mustard. 
White bean chili – I’ve never had anything like it, but it’s great for those who don’t like the regular spice of red bean chili.
Baby back ribs – The taste of rib sauce is key to great ribs, and Scooters does it right.  There’s a balanced amount of sweet and tangy to keep you drooling.
Smokehouse menu – Includes beef brisket, ribs, barbecue and more; it’s easy to “smoke-out” food, but these menu items are smoked in a taste bud-pleasing way.
Chopper Burger – This one-pound burger with all the fixin’s will keep you full for a week.

Come to Scooters on Saturday nights to get a full rack ribs for the price of what a half rack normally costs; it’s a great deal for Scooters signature dish and my favorite on the whole menu.  Come during the week to participate in World Tavern Tour Poker, dart leagues, or karaoke.  Visit the motorcycle shop with doors directly connected to the bar.  Go upstairs and play video games, or just send the kids up there.  And when it’s warm outside, bask in the sun and breeze and dine on the patio.

Keep in mind that Scooters is closed on Mondays (like most hair salons…ironic similarity, if you ask me).  This grill and bar can be your new favorite bar to get away and immerse yourself, whatever your vice may be.  Just make sure you don’t miss it…Scooters is tucked behind a battery and tire establishment off of Atlantic Avenue.  But hey, no one says it’s easy to get to heaven. 

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