More of North Carolina's Standout Tables

Imaginative American fare with a Mediterranean twist served in a trendy locale with whimsical decor.

Service options: Outdoor seating, Curbside pickup, Onsite services, Takeout, Dine-in. Highlights: Fast service, Great dessert, Live music.

Easygoing chain serving Alabama-style pulled pork & other meats smoked in-house.

Chain eatery serving up fried chicken fingers, wings, sandwiches & other American comfort food.

Chain eatery serving up fried chicken fingers, wings, sandwiches & other American comfort food.

Cafe chain for health-minded breakfast, brunch & lunch options such as omelets, salads & soups.

Mediterranean cafe & gourmet food market serving fresh breads from its affiliated wholesale bakery.

Chain eatery serving up fried chicken fingers, wings, sandwiches & other American comfort food.

Casual, contemporary place providing traditional Indian dishes & a variety of housemade cakes.

Service options: Outdoor seating, Curbside pickup, Delivery, Takeout, Dine-in. Highlights: Fast service. Popular for: Lunch, Dinner, Solo dining. Accessibility.

Airy, laid-back brewpub pouring house beers paired with wood-fired pizzas & other modern bar bites.

Seasonal New American fare in posh, romantic environs, plus craft cocktails & extensive wine list.

Service options: Delivery, Onsite services, Takeout, Dine-in. Popular for: Lunch, Solo dining. Accessibility: Wheelchair accessible entrance.

Basic, old-timey joint for down-home American fare, including all-you-can eat breakfast & dinner.

Identifies as Latino-owned, Identifies as women-owned. Service options: Outdoor seating, Delivery, Onsite services, Takeout, Dine-in. Highlights: Fast service.

Down-home BBQ joint serving meat-&-3 plates at lunch & dinner, plus tailgate-party platters to go.

Easygoing pizza joint serving classic & creative slices, pies & Italian-American staples & specials.

Local chain dishing up burgers, sandwiches & fresh-cut fries in a laid-back setting.

Family-friendly chain serving classic Tex-Mex & American fare in a Southwestern-style setting.

Accessibility: Wheelchair accessible entrance, Wheelchair accessible parking lot.

Energetic saloon with nightly food & drink specials plus lots of microbrews on tap & in bottles.

Gyros, spanakopita, moussaka & other Greek staples round out the menu at this simple, bright eatery.

Signature pancakes & other American breakfast classics all day in a casual setting.

Service options: Outdoor seating, No-contact delivery, Delivery, Onsite services, Takeout, Dine-in. Highlights: Serves local specialty. Popular for: Lunch.

Service options: Outdoor seating, Curbside pickup, Delivery, Onsite services, Takeout, Dine-in. Highlights: Fast service, Great beer selection.