Restaurants with the Best Food in North Carolina

Guest praise · North Carolina

Make flavour, balance, and care on the plate part of the next restaurant decision. Explore restaurants with the best food in North Carolina through the experiences guests choose to recognise. The food is the centre of this award: a meal that guests remember for what arrived at the table. Keep a dish that earns a place in the day’s plans in mind while choosing the kind of visit to North Carolina you want to make. A North Carolina restaurant can anchor a day out or simply refresh a meal near home; start with the moment you want to make. The current list includes restaurants in Surf City and Cary.

Before choosing your table in North Carolina, choose for the dishes you are excited to try rather than the most familiar restaurant name. Keep the journey in mind as you plan time in Greensboro or Durham; choosing the area before the restaurant makes the invitation easier to share. A different part of the experience may matter too: compare Freshest Food in North Carolina and Best Service in North Carolina. For a wider restaurant discovery beyond North Carolina, follow Best Food across the United States.

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Best Food · North Carolina

Top 3 · Best Food in North Carolina

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#4

Hoy Lechon - Asian Inspired BBQ

Rodanthe, North Carolina

74.8
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#5

Serengeti Kitchen

Charlotte, North Carolina

75.5
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#6

Soul Flavorscape of India

Raleigh, North Carolina

81.2
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#7

West Indian Kitchen

Jacksonville, North Carolina

54.3
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#8

RICK'S NC BBQ

Oriental, North Carolina

65.7
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#9

Cousins Cuban Cafe

Black Mountain, North Carolina

81.5
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#10

Taaza Indian Bistro Clemmons

Clemmons, North Carolina

79.5
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#11

Golden Chips

Asheville, North Carolina

84.4
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#12

Voyce Bistro

Wilmington, North Carolina

77.7
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#13

Captains Kitchen Food Truck

Indian Beach, North Carolina

69.0
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#14

Maine Lobstah Shack

Surf City, North Carolina

78.4
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#15

Mr. Kofta - Mediterranean Grill

Asheboro, North Carolina

84.0
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#16

Tutti’s Italian Market & Deli

Concord, North Carolina

81.5
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#17

Zeeyum Kitchen

Greensboro, North Carolina

84.3
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#18

Seaboy

Cornelius, North Carolina

84.2
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#19

IRONBOX Breakfast

Creedmoor, North Carolina

81.0
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#20

Ziba’s Kitchen

Raleigh, North Carolina

60.9
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#21

Top Pita and Grill

Surf City, North Carolina

71.4
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#22

Curry and Noodle

Winston-Salem, North Carolina

87.0
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#23

Blackbox Sandwiches

Morganton, North Carolina

81.8
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#24

Masala Bitez Indian Kitchen

Mooresville, North Carolina

76.5
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#25

Adepa's Kitchen NC

Mount Holly, North Carolina

67.8
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