Central North Carolina Restaurants
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1. Lucky 32 Southern Kitchen
$$$ | Friendly |Gourmet meets fried catfish at this staple of Greensboro fine dining for three decades. A remodel in 2020 brought the chic dining room up to par with the elevated, Delta-inspired cuisine. Cocktails like the peach-honeysuckle margarita are as grand as the hearty jambalaya, a rich amalgam of andouille sausage, pulled chicken, and Carolina shrimp.
1421 Westover Terr., Greensboro, North Carolina, 27408, USA336-370--0707Known For
- Silky sweet she-crab soup
- Short ribs braised in sweet tea
- Skilled, friendly service
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Rate Includes: Closed Sun. and Mon. -
2. Beasley's Chicken + Honey
$ | Downtown |James Beard Award--winning chef Ashley Christensen (also behind Poole's Diner) opened this hip fried chicken spot, which serves the namesake dish as well as modern takes on Southern classics. Sit at the bar and wash down the restaurant's hearty cuisine with a craft cocktail or glass of champagne. Brunch is also a hit on the weekends.
237 S. Wilmington St., Raleigh, North Carolina, 27601, USA919-322–0127Known For
- Elevated Southern classics
- Fried chicken and honey, duh
- Hip atmosphere
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Rate Includes: Closed Tues. -
3. Durham Food Hall
$ | Five Points |This repurposed warehouse includes 10 counter-serve restaurants, offering pizza, raw oysters, and gourmet coffee. The soaring ceilings and industrial-mod decor make it a pleasant place to explore and dine.
530 Foster St., Durham, North Carolina, 27701, USA919-908--9339Known For
- Bowerbird Flowers & Apothecary brightens the room with scores of flowers
- Single-origin coffee from Liturgy
- Tempting desserts from Afters
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4. Guglhupf
$$ | Duke University |Locals have flocked to this upscale German bakery, café, and biergarten for more than 20 years, drawn by the delicious pastries, lively brunch, and expansive dining patio. While the restaurant doesn't skimp on the classic sausage-and-schnitzel fare, the menu is enlivened by frequently rotating seasonal entrées that showcase central North Carolina's farm bounty; vegans and vegetarians will be pleasantly surprised by the range of elegant and inventive plant-based dishes.
2706 Durham-Chapel Hill Blvd., Durham, North Carolina, 27707, USA919-401--2600Known For
- European pastries (especially the namesake guglhupf cake)
- Vegetarian and vegan takes on German classics
- Hearty brunch
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Rate Includes: Closed Mon. -
5. Herons
$$$$ | | AmericanAt this elegant hotel restaurant, the menu shifts with the seasons and is always filled with new twists on traditional Southern dishes and international fare. Truly farm to fork, the restaurant uses produce from its own sustainable farm, which is less than a mile away.
Umstead Hotel & Spa, 100 Woodland Pond Dr., Cary, North Carolina, 27513, USA919-447–4200Known For
- Sustainability-driven Southern entrées
- Always-changing menu with local ingredients
- In-house pastry chef
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Rate Includes: No dinner Sun. -
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6. Monuts
$ | West Metro |Whether you opt for a hearty avocado-stuffed breakfast burrito, go healthy with a granola bowl, or just stop in for a drip coffee, you'd be remiss to leave without one of the signature house doughnuts. Don't even try to fool yourself into just eating half.
1002 Ninth St., Durham, North Carolina, 27705, USA919-286--2642Known For
- Sea salt dark chocolate glazed doughnuts
- Seasonal coffee like iced mint lattes
- Build-your-own biscuit sandwiches
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7. Mozelle's
$$$ | Downtown |Located in the historic West End neighborhood, this small, cheery café with shaded sidewalk seating offers Southern fare with a touch of elegance. The menu is based on seasonal local ingredients, with standouts that include the Southern spring rolls, bacon-wrapped meat loaf, and fried chicken with peach chutney. The bistro also regularly hosts curated wine dinners. On the weekends, brunch with sake Bloody Marys and tomato pie is a hit.
878 W. 4th St., Winston-Salem, North Carolina, 27101, USA336-703--5400Known For
- Inspired Southern fare based on the freshest ingredients
- Legendary tomato pie
- Weekend brunch with both light and hearty options
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Rate Includes: Closed Mon. -
8. Sweet Old Bill's
$ | |"SOB" dishes out a mean pulled-pork sandwich, but it's not your typical barbecue joint—the varied menu also includes grilled salmon with chimichurri and an array of gourmet burgers. Tables out front fill up on weekends—it doesn't hurt that it shares a wall with Brown Truck Brewery, whose fresh IPAs and lagers are a perfect accompaniment to the elevated pub grub.
1232 N. Main St., High Point, North Carolina, 27262, USA336-807--1476Known For
- St. Louis--style racks of ribs on weekends
- Smoked meat loaf sandwich on Texas toast
- Weekend gathering place
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9. Sweet Potatoes
$$ | Downtown |This restaurant's full name is Sweet Potatoes (Well Shut My Mouth!), and once you have a taste of these Southern classics, you'll know why. Expect friendly service and more food than you could possibly eat.
607 Trade St., Winston-Salem, North Carolina, 27101, USA336-727–4844Known For
- Fried chicken, biscuits, and other Southern staples
- Namesake-worthy sweet potatoes (including in fry and pie form)
- Delicious Sunday brunch
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Rate Includes: Closed Mon. -
10. The Durham
$$$ | Downtown | Modern AmericanJames Beard Award–winning chef Andrea Reusing serves local and artisanal ingredients in a dining room meant to feel more like a living room than a hotel restaurant. A rooftop bar offers creative cocktails, a full bar menu, and a stunning view.
The Durham Hotel, 315 E. Chapel Hill St., Durham, North Carolina, 27701, USA919-768–8830Known For
- Locally sourced, seasonal dishes
- Unconventional open dining room
- Great rooftop views
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