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Best Tapas 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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81.4
#1

Asheville North Carolina

Zambra

For a relaxed meal, Zambra is a place to keep in mind.

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80.4
#2

Morehead City North Carolina

Circa 81

For your next night out, Circa 81 is a local option.

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79.7
#3

Charlotte North Carolina

Soul Gastrolounge

For dinner with friends, Soul Gastrolounge is one table worth exploring.

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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

Zambra

Asheville, North Carolina

2
81.4
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#2

Circa 81

Morehead City, North Carolina

10
80.4
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#3

Soul Gastrolounge

Charlotte, North Carolina

2
79.7
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#4

Mateo Bar de Tapas

Durham, North Carolina

2
78.1
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#5

Bodega Tapas, Wine, and Rum

Wake Forest, North Carolina

3
76.7
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#6

Marquee Charlotte

Charlotte, North Carolina

0
73.1
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#7

OROSOKO Sound Bar

Charlotte, North Carolina

1
72.8
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#8

Tap and Vine Stonecrest

Charlotte, North Carolina

1
71.1
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#9

Zweli’s Ekhaya

Durham, North Carolina

3
68.4
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#10

Las Ramblas

Raleigh, North Carolina

1
62.0
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#11

Babalu Tapas & Tacos Chapel Hill

Chapel Hill, North Carolina

1
60.5
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#12

Uninhibited Tapas Bar

Raleigh, North Carolina

1
49.2
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#13

Dram and Morsel

Wilmington, North Carolina

1
16.2
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#14

Solace Restaurant

Cornelius, North Carolina

1
5.6
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#15

The Belmont Tavern

Fayetteville, North Carolina

1
5.6
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#1

Bodega Tapas, Wine, and Rum

Wake Forest, North Carolina

76.7
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#2

Zambra

Asheville, North Carolina

81.4
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#3

Marquee Charlotte

Charlotte, North Carolina

73.1
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