Central North Carolina Restaurants
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21. Mozelle's
$$$ | Downtown |Located in the historic West End neighborhood, this small, cheery café with shaded sidewalk seating offers Southern fare with a touch of elegance. The menu is based on seasonal local ingredients, with standouts that include the Southern spring rolls, bacon-wrapped meat loaf, and fried chicken with peach chutney. The bistro also regularly hosts curated wine dinners. On the weekends, brunch with sake Bloody Marys and tomato pie is a hit.
878 W. 4th St., Winston-Salem, North Carolina, 27101, USA336-703--5400Known For
- Inspired Southern fare based on the freshest ingredients
- Legendary tomato pie
- Weekend brunch with both light and hearty options
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Rate Includes: Closed Mon. -
22. Sam Jones BBQ
$ | Downtown |The Jones family have been smoking whole hogs in the Carolina Piedmont for three generations, so Raleigh urbanites greeted Sam's chopped pork and slow-cooked ribs with open arms. Order a platter and a craft cocktail and grab a seat in the light-filled dining room or at a picnic table in the yard.
502 W. Lenoir St., Raleigh, North Carolina, 27601, USA984-206--2555Known For
- Slow-smoked pulled pork, eastern North Carolina style
- Local fried catfish
- Laid-back bar scene
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23. Second Empire
$$$$ | Downtown |Wood paneling, muted lighting, and well-spaced tables make for an elegant dining experience in this restored 1879 house. The menu, which changes seasonally, has a regional flavor. The food is intricately styled so that colors, textures, and tastes fuse. A brick tavern on the lower level is more casual and has a less expensive menu that has included bison short ribs and grilled North Carolina trout.
330 Hillsborough St., Raleigh, North Carolina, 27603, USA919-829–3663Known For
- High-quality and high-dollar dishes
- Elegant historic home space
- Seasonal menu of eclectic American favorites
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24. Sweet Old Bill's
$ | |"SOB" dishes out a mean pulled-pork sandwich, but it's not your typical barbecue joint—the varied menu also includes grilled salmon with chimichurri and an array of gourmet burgers. Tables out front fill up on weekends—it doesn't hurt that it shares a wall with Brown Truck Brewery, whose fresh IPAs and lagers are a perfect accompaniment to the elevated pub grub.
1232 N. Main St., High Point, North Carolina, 27262, USA336-807--1476Known For
- St. Louis--style racks of ribs on weekends
- Smoked meat loaf sandwich on Texas toast
- Weekend gathering place
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25. Sweet Potatoes
$$ | 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. -
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26. 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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27. The Parlour
$ | Downtown |It's worth the line down the sidewalk for the house-made ice cream with seasonal flavors at this boutique spot with a dozen daily flavors.
117 Market St., Durham, North Carolina, 27701, USA919-564--7999Known For
- Fun flavors like guava cheesecake
- The chocolate habanero float, with spicy cold brew over vanilla ice cream
- Vegan baked treats
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28. Winkler Bakery
$ | | BakeryNo trip to the Old Salem Museum & Gardens is complete without a stop at the Winkler Bakery, where you can buy bread and their pillowy, best-selling sugar cakes, baked in traditional brick ovens. Moravian ginger cookies, paper-thin and dense with spice, are a classic treat. You can also try them dipped in chocolate.
521 S. Main St., Winston-Salem, North Carolina, 27101, USA336-721–7302
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