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Best Diner Restaurants in North Carolina

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Honouring the top spots in North Carolina.

A table worth seeking out. Meet the restaurants leading the current rankings in North Carolina, and discover what puts each one at the top.

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88.3
#1

Fayetteville North Carolina

Metro Diner

For a relaxed meal, Metro Diner is a casual choice.

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87.7
#2

Asheville North Carolina

Five Points Restaurant

For your next night out, Five Points Restaurant is one table worth exploring.

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86.8
#3

Pineville North Carolina

Metro Diner

For dinner with friends, Metro Diner is a place to keep in mind.

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Cities in North Carolina
Charlotte3,147Raleigh1,575Greensboro1,066Durham949Fayetteville807Winston-Salem729Asheville728Wilmington627Cary521Greenville419Concord406High Point346Jacksonville341Gastonia303Burlington285Hickory272Rocky Mount236Mooresville226Wilson220Goldsboro210Chapel Hill204Wake Forest198Apex162Huntersville155

Top Places in North Carolina

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#1

Metro Diner

Fayetteville, North Carolina

2
88.3
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#2

Five Points Restaurant

Asheville, North Carolina

2
87.7
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#3

Metro Diner

Pineville, North Carolina

2
86.8
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#4

That Little Pork Shop

Eden, North Carolina

4
85.2
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#5

Metro Diner

Jacksonville, North Carolina

2
84.8
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#6

Metro Diner

Huntersville, North Carolina

7
84.6
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#7

Metro Diner

Charlotte, North Carolina

1
84.3
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#8

Metro Diner

Matthews, North Carolina

2
82.1
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#9

Everett Street Diner

Bryson City, North Carolina

18
82.0
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#10

Goody Goody Omelet House

Wilmington, North Carolina

1
81.9
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#11

The Med

Asheville, North Carolina

1
81.5
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#12

Metro Diner

Raleigh, North Carolina

2
81.5
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#13

RedEye Diner

Charlotte, North Carolina

1
81.0
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#14

Dairy Bar Fairview

Sanford, North Carolina

1
80.1
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#15

CA's Diner

Weaverville, North Carolina

4
79.9
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#16

Midnight Diner

Charlotte, North Carolina

1
79.8
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#17

Diamond Restaurant

Charlotte, North Carolina

1
79.4
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#18

D J's Diner

Indian Trail, North Carolina

1
78.7
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#19

Elmo's Diner

Durham, North Carolina

3
78.1
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#20

Dee's Diner

Goldsboro, North Carolina

1
77.8
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#21

Herbie's Place

Greensboro, North Carolina

1
77.5
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#22

Blue Ribbon Diner

Burlington, North Carolina

1
76.9
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#23

Troy's 105 Diner

Boone, North Carolina

1
76.0
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#24

Sunrise Diner

Thomasville, North Carolina

2
75.7
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#25

Lovick's Cafe

Kinston, North Carolina

2
75.4
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#1

True Flavors Diner

Durham, North Carolina

64.8
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#2

Metro Diner

Pineville, North Carolina

86.8
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#3

Cagneys Kitchen - Old Salisbury Rd.

Winston-Salem, North Carolina

69.4
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