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Trending New American restaurant in North Carolina

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Good places keep getting better. Discover new american restaurant making the biggest gains in Restaurant Score and find a new favourite for your next visit.

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#26

Bonito Kitchen

place Asheville, North Carolina

trending_up+3.5pts
71.9
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#27

Cafe Duo Restaurant Greenville NC

place Greenville, North Carolina

trending_up+3.4pts
78.5
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#28

BARREL & FORK

place Cornelius, North Carolina

trending_up+3.3pts
79.5
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#29

L'Ostrica

place Charlotte, North Carolina

trending_up+3.3pts
79.2
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#30

Yard House

place Raleigh, North Carolina

trending_up+3.1pts
81.8
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#31

South Front Tavern

place Wilmington, North Carolina

trending_up+3.1pts
79.6
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#32

Village Grill

place Burlington, North Carolina

trending_up+2.9pts
71.9
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#33

Jargon

place Asheville, North Carolina

trending_up+2.7pts
79.9
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#34

The Social Boone

place Boone, North Carolina

trending_up+2.7pts
78.3
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#35

Claywood

place Hendersonville, North Carolina

trending_up+2.7pts
76.6
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#36

Flair Modern Cuisine

place Governors Village, North Carolina

trending_up+2.4pts
74.5
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#37

Seasons 52

place Raleigh, North Carolina

trending_up+2.3pts
80.0
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#38

The Compass Rose at Tryon Riverfront Inn

place New Bern, North Carolina

trending_up+2.3pts
64.1
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#39

‘Cille and ‘Scoe

place Greensboro, North Carolina

trending_up+2.1pts
69.6
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#40

Burtons Grill & Bar

place Huntersville, North Carolina

trending_up+2.0pts
79.4
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#41

Farmside Kitchen - Cary Waverly Place

place Cary, North Carolina

trending_up+1.9pts
69.3
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#42

Cultura

place Asheville, North Carolina

trending_up+1.9pts
65.5
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#43

Tazza Kitchen Village District

place Raleigh, North Carolina

trending_up+1.8pts
82.1
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#44

Copper Crown

place Asheville, North Carolina

trending_up+1.8pts
79.6
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#45

The Pure & Proper

place Black Mountain, North Carolina

trending_up+1.6pts
80.1
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#46

The Old Fourth Street Filling Station

place Winston-Salem, North Carolina

trending_up+1.6pts
79.7
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#47

Burtons Grill & Bar

place Charlotte, North Carolina

trending_up+1.6pts
79.1
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#48

THE LOOP RESTAURANT

place Kernersville, North Carolina

trending_up+1.6pts
68.6
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#49

Glasshalfull

place Carrboro, North Carolina

trending_up+1.5pts
78.6
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#50

Harvey's @ The Henderson

place Hendersonville, North Carolina

trending_up+1.5pts
75.7
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A little context

Trending follows the largest positive changes in Restaurant Score over a monthly comparison. The current scores are dated October 9, 2026; the comparison target is September 9, 2026. The nearest earlier weekly observation, up to 14 days before that target, supplies each restaurant's starting score.

Changes are measured in points. Explore the scoring methodology for more context.

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