More of North Carolina's Standout Tables

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

Hip, buzzy chain serving creative burgers with gourmet toppings, plus hand-cut fries & other sides.

Nothing-fancy cafe serving a Moroccan & Mediterranean menu in a space with stained glass windows.

Longtime grill featuring a wide range of traditional American dishes & cocktails in a comfy setting.

Funky, art-filled chain pizzeria featuring craft beer, calzones & creative stone-baked pizzas.

Established American restaurant offering burgers, steaks & seafood in an airy, rustic-chic setting.

Service options: Drive-through, Onsite services, Takeout. Highlights: Serves local specialty. Popular for: Lunch, Dinner, Solo dining. Accessibility. Offerings.

Traditional NY-style deli dishing out sandwiches, pastries & Italian platters in an unfussy setup.

Warm, relaxed eatery offering American fare such as burgers, plus beer, trivia & TVs for sports.

Funky, upbeat spot specializing in locally brewed beers, starters & specialty pies.

Service options: Onsite services, Takeout, Dine-in. Accessibility: Wheelchair accessible entrance, Wheelchair accessible parking lot. Amenities.

Established, family-run mainstay with homestyle American fare for breakfast & lunch.

Funky, art-filled chain pizzeria featuring craft beer, calzones & creative stone-baked pizzas.

Intimate waterside restaurant with sunset views serving coastal cuisine & custom Martinis.

Casual, warm mainstay with a homey feel & a rooftop patio offering Greek & other Mediterranean eats.

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

Classy spot serving premium, wood-fired land & sea fare in a cozy, wood-finished beach house.

Hearty Italian dinners, lunch specials & catering from a low-key, family-friendly spot with a patio.

Part of a chain serving up pizza, pasta, burgers, sandwiches & salads in basic environs.

Identifies as Black-owned, Identifies as women-owned. Service options: Curbside pickup, No-contact delivery, Delivery, Onsite services, Takeout.

Rustic log cabin eatery with a folksy vibe offering all-you-can-eat country cooking all day.

Swanky, sophisticated cocktail bar serving a menu of charcuterie & New American fare.

Teriyaki chicken, a variety of sushi & other Japanese classics in a casual space with a full bar.

Counter-serve joint known for steak & cheese subs, along with Middle Eastern gyros, kebabs & salads.

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