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The Restaurants on the rise

Leading monthly increases · North Carolina
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69.8
#1

Brevard North Carolina

Vescovo Neighborhood Eatery

trending_up+52.4pts
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56.6
#2

Raeford North Carolina

Wangz Bar & Grill and Pool Hall

trending_up+42.5pts
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70.9
#3

Reidsville North Carolina

La Boca Loca

trending_up+37.3pts
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#4

NY Burgers Bagels & Subs

place Raleigh, North Carolina

trending_up+21.2pts
75.0
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#5

Dylan's Cafe & Deli

place Smithfield, North Carolina

trending_up+20.7pts
62.4
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#6

Paul's of Oak Island

place Oak Island, North Carolina

trending_up+18.1pts
76.3
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#7

Come Back Shack

place Boone, North Carolina

trending_up+17.1pts
83.0
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#8

Tru Soul Food Kitchen

place Butner, North Carolina

trending_up+17.1pts
70.9
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#9

HAWTHORNE & WOOD

place Chapel Hill, North Carolina

trending_up+16.4pts
82.2
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#10

The Tilted Ladder

place Pilot Mountain, North Carolina

trending_up+15.9pts
74.7
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#11

Denny's Restaurant

place Henderson, North Carolina

trending_up+15.5pts
77.9
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#12

Habanero Mexican Grill

place High Point, North Carolina

trending_up+15.4pts
74.5
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#13

Roots Asian Restaurant

place New Bern, North Carolina

trending_up+15.0pts
74.5
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#14

Tease Me Wingz N’ Sweetz

place Yanceyville, North Carolina

trending_up+14.5pts
66.8
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#15

Brixx Pizza

place Concord, North Carolina

trending_up+14.2pts
74.1
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#16

Hwy 55 Burgers, Shakes & Fries

place Lenoir, North Carolina

trending_up+14.1pts
75.7
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#17

Eggs Up Grill

place Southport, North Carolina

trending_up+13.9pts
90.1
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#18

Halal Express

place Wilmington, North Carolina

trending_up+13.7pts
71.7
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#19

Franko's Italian Steakhouse

place Franklinton, North Carolina

trending_up+13.6pts
75.2
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#20

Donut Shop

place Whiteville, North Carolina

trending_up+13.6pts
70.3
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#21

The Crafthouse Charcuterie & Bar

place Surf City, North Carolina

trending_up+13.3pts
72.2
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#22

Holy Smokes BBQ & Brisket

place Yanceyville, North Carolina

trending_up+13.2pts
73.8
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#23

FireHouse TapRoom

place Archdale, North Carolina

trending_up+13.1pts
62.4
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#24

Highlands Bistro

place Highlands, North Carolina

trending_up+13.0pts
73.8
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#25

Oval & Ale

place Hampstead, North Carolina

trending_up+12.8pts
69.8
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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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