Best Soul Food Restaurants in North Carolina

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Honouring the top spots in North Carolina.

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83.3

Durham North Carolina

V's Kitchen

For a relaxed meal, V's Kitchen is a local option.

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81.5

Jacksonville North Carolina

Southern Harvest Soul Food

For your next night out, Southern Harvest Soul Food is a casual choice.

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78.9

Charlotte North Carolina

Mr. Charles Chicken and Fish - Uptown

For dinner with friends, Mr. Charles Chicken and Fish - Uptown is a local option.

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Top Places in North Carolina

V's Kitchen

Durham, North Carolina

83.3

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Southern Harvest Soul Food

Jacksonville, North Carolina

81.5

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Mr. Charles Chicken and Fish - Uptown

Charlotte, North Carolina

78.9

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Ray Mack's Kitchen and Grill

Durham, North Carolina

78.4

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Raleigh Soul Kitchen

Raleigh, North Carolina

78.0

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Chef O.B's KountryBoi' Cookin Cafe & Catering

Milton, North Carolina

77.9

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Nana Morrison's Soul Food

Charlotte, North Carolina

77.7

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Sol' Delish

Charlotte, North Carolina

76.3

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EJ's Soul Food & Vegan Bar & Grill

Gastonia, North Carolina

75.1

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#10

Chicken Box Cafe

Charlotte, North Carolina

74.5

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#11

Soul Flavor

Carolina Beach, North Carolina

74.3

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#12

Kims Kafe

Greensboro, North Carolina

72.9

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#13

Taste of Soul Restaurant

Henderson, North Carolina

72.6

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#14

Cuzzo's Cuisine II

Charlotte, North Carolina

72.4

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#15

Let's Eat Soul Food

Durham, North Carolina

71.8

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#16

Luxe Soulfood & Cocktails

Greensboro, North Carolina

71.7

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#17

Becky's & Mary's Restaurant

High Point, North Carolina

71.3

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#18

District 924

Winston-Salem, North Carolina

71.2

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#19

Level 88

Fayetteville, North Carolina

71.1

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#20

Mert's Heart And Soul

Charlotte, North Carolina

71.0

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#21

Let's Eat Soul Food

Durham, North Carolina

70.9

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#22

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Raleigh, North Carolina

70.8

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#23

Nana Morrison's Soul Food

Cary, North Carolina

70.0

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#24

Barbara Ann's Southern Fried Chicken - Gillespie

Fayetteville, North Carolina

69.7

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#25

Smith's Soul Food Bistro

Gastonia, North Carolina

69.5

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