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Best Lunch 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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79.0
#1

Greensboro North Carolina

Cincy's - Downtown

For a relaxed meal, Cincy's - Downtown is one table worth exploring.

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71.0
#2

Pinehurst North Carolina

Elliotts Provision Company

For your next night out, Elliotts Provision Company is a casual choice.

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65.1
#3

Durham North Carolina

Twisted Ladder

For dinner with friends, Twisted Ladder 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

Cincy's - Downtown

Greensboro, North Carolina

2
79.0
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#2

Elliotts Provision Company

Pinehurst, North Carolina

3
71.0
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#3

Twisted Ladder

Durham, North Carolina

1
65.1
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#4

Hinshaw "Hot Dog Tuesday"

Greensboro, North Carolina

2
64.7
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#5

The Terrace at Lonnie Poole Golf Course

Raleigh, North Carolina

2
64.0
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#6

Blowing Rock Market

Blowing Rock, North Carolina

6
63.7
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#7

Pineapple Cafe

Elizabeth City, North Carolina

2
62.6
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#8

Taqueria El Ray #1

Charlotte, North Carolina

1
49.3
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#9

Jef Eatery and Cafe

Lenoir, North Carolina

1
48.8
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#10

Comida Hondureña/Catracho Express Food Truck

Durham, North Carolina

1
46.1
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#11

The Chef's Kitchen

Durham, North Carolina

1
35.5
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#12

Lul

Fayetteville, North Carolina

1
21.3
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#13

LOUNGE 3722

Greensboro, North Carolina

1
8.6
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#1

Cincy's - Downtown

Greensboro, North Carolina

79.0
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#2

Elliotts Provision Company

Pinehurst, North Carolina

71.0
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#3

Pineapple Cafe

Elizabeth City, North Carolina

62.6
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