The best restaurants in Fayetteville
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Sushi Mon
RestaurantsWhen you want more than spicy tuna on autopilot, Sushi Mon delivers with nigiri omakase, yellowtail crudo, truffle tuna rolls, and miso…
Sushi Mon
RestaurantsBees & Boards Restaurant + Provision Company
RestaurantsThis week, sneak downtown for Bees & Boards Restaurant + Provision Company, where southern hospitality meets a playful menu. Grilled Peach…
Bees & Boards Restaurant + Provision Company
RestaurantsFuller’s Old Fashioned BBQ
RestaurantsSince 1986, Fuller’s Old Fashioned BBQ has been pit-cooking low and slow, turning out tender, smoky meats that taste like someone’s uncle…
Fuller’s Old Fashioned BBQ
RestaurantsWings Over Raleigh
RestaurantsThis week, Wings Over Raleigh is the move when you want crispy wings and juicy tenders made fresh and tossed in one of 15+ signature…
Wings Over Raleigh
Restaurants316 Oyster Bar
RestaurantsPatrons crowd around the brightly lit bar to enjoy oyster shooters & a menu of steamed & fried fish.
316 Oyster Bar
RestaurantsCarolina Ale House - Fayetteville
RestaurantsCasual restaurant & sports bar with multiple outposts for pub fare, a long beer list & kids' menu.
Carolina Ale House - Fayetteville
RestaurantsPierro's
RestaurantsItalian dishes such as carbonara, lasagna and risotto in a dark-hued setting, plus a bar serving cocktails.
Pierro's
RestaurantsHabit Burger & Grill
RestaurantsCharbroiled burgers star at this fast-food chain also offering deli-type sandwiches, salads & fries.
Habit Burger & Grill
RestaurantsMISSION BBQ
RestaurantsCasual chain featuring BBQ & classic sides, plus memorabilia honoring soldiers & first responders.
MISSION BBQ
RestaurantsA Place at the Table
RestaurantsContemporary gathering place with a casual cafe menu, sidewalk seating & volunteer opportunities.
A Place at the Table
RestaurantsElizabeth's Pizza & Restaurant
RestaurantsOne of a pair of eateries serving traditional Italian dishes in a family-friendly atmosphere.
Elizabeth's Pizza & Restaurant
RestaurantsPhở Super 9
RestaurantsCasual choice for Vietnamese eats serving pho, noodle dishes & bubble tea in a relaxed atmosphere.
Phở Super 9
RestaurantsGrilled Ginger Vietnamese Restaurant
RestaurantsCasual option for Vietnamese classics, including vegetarian items, plus bubble tea & smoothies.
Grilled Ginger Vietnamese Restaurant
RestaurantsCarolina Moe's BBQ
RestaurantsCasual food truck or caterer serving traditional BBQ and Carolina fare (brisket, pork, chicken) with all the fixings.
Carolina Moe's BBQ
RestaurantsFarmside Kitchen - Durham RTP
RestaurantsComfy restaurant turning out gluten-free salad bowls with thoughtfully sourced ingredients.
Farmside Kitchen - Durham RTP
RestaurantsMoJoe's Burger Joint
RestaurantsCasual hangout with a large patio serving burgers along with wings & pub-style appetizers.
MoJoe's Burger Joint
RestaurantsGlenwood Grill & GLENWOOD Grill Annex
RestaurantsVeteran destination for Southern coastal cooking presented against a sleek backdrop.
Glenwood Grill & GLENWOOD Grill Annex
RestaurantsBrodeto
RestaurantsUpscale eatery offering a menu that ranges from pasta and focaccia to grilled steak, plus gelato.
Brodeto
RestaurantsUptown Pho
RestaurantsClean eatery specializing in the Vietnamese noodle soup dish, pho.
Uptown Pho
RestaurantsNona Sushi
RestaurantsRelaxed restaurant serving sushi and other Japanese fare plus cocktails and beer.
Nona Sushi
RestaurantsO-Ku
RestaurantsModern, industrial interiors in an elevated dining room with inspired Asian fare focused on sushi.
O-Ku
RestaurantsBuffalo Wild Wings
RestaurantsChain dishing up wings, tenders & burgers, plus sauces ranging from sweet to very spicy.
Buffalo Wild Wings
RestaurantsBa-Da Wings
RestaurantsFamily-run venue for wings with multiple sauce options and a casual vibe.
Ba-Da Wings
RestaurantsRainbow Restaurant
RestaurantsApparel chain offering fashionable clothing for juniors & plus-size women, plus accessories.
Rainbow Restaurant
RestaurantsMISSION BBQ
RestaurantsCasual chain featuring BBQ & classic sides, plus memorabilia honoring soldiers & first responders.
MISSION BBQ
RestaurantsSammio's Italian Restaurant
RestaurantsClassic Italian-style comfort food, including pizza, pasta & subs, offered in homey surrounds.
Sammio's Italian Restaurant
RestaurantsSullivan's Steakhouse
RestaurantsSteakhouse chain serving beef, seafood & cocktails in swanky surrounds with live music.
Sullivan's Steakhouse
RestaurantsSouthern Coals Restaurant
RestaurantsCasual BBQ specialist dishing up platters of smoked meats, along with sandwiches and sides.
Southern Coals Restaurant
RestaurantsChop Shop BBQ & Grill
RestaurantsGas-station eatery (with outdoor picnic tables) offering Southern BBQ platters and sandwiches as well as sides and desserts.
Chop Shop BBQ & Grill
RestaurantsState Farmers Market Restaurant
RestaurantsSouthern country breakfasts & lunches in a bright space with indoor & outdoor seats by the Market.
State Farmers Market Restaurant
RestaurantsGolden Corral Buffet & Grill
RestaurantsFamily-friendly buffet chain featuring all-you-can-eat American fare, plus salad & dessert bars.
Golden Corral Buffet & Grill
RestaurantsMaple Street Biscuit Company
RestaurantsCasual cafe serving biscuit sandwiches & Southern sides for breakfast & lunch.
Maple Street Biscuit Company
RestaurantsJaggers
RestaurantsCasual, fast-food-style eatery serving burgers, fries, shakes and salads, with sauces for dipping.
Jaggers
RestaurantsPizza Palace Italian Restaurant
RestaurantsLaid-back place, family-operated for 30+ years, preparing pizza, subs & pasta dishes.
Pizza Palace Italian Restaurant
RestaurantsAnthony's La Piazza Prime
RestaurantsRelaxed restaurant serving traditional Italian dishes (from chicken Parmigiana to lasagna) plus cocktails.
Anthony's La Piazza Prime
Restaurants301 Wingz
RestaurantsGame-day hangout turning out wings, burgers & brews in a no-frills atmosphere with many TVs.
301 Wingz
RestaurantsUptown's Chicken and Waffles
RestaurantsLaid-back eatery pairing fried chicken, catfish, shrimp, and waffles with mac 'n' cheese and grits amid comfy confines.
Uptown's Chicken and Waffles
RestaurantsWingstop
RestaurantsCasual counter-serve chain serving a variety of chicken wings & sides.
Wingstop
RestaurantsMadre
RestaurantsMediterranean-inspired restaurant that doubles as an event space and cocktail bar.
Madre
RestaurantsFarina Neighborhood Italian
RestaurantsItalian restaurant offering classics with modern twists, plus wine, beer, and cocktails, in a cozy setting.
Farina Neighborhood Italian
RestaurantsPizza Hut
RestaurantsPopular delivery, carry-out & dine-in chain known for pizza, wings & pasta, plus sides & desserts.
Pizza Hut
RestaurantsClyde Cooper's Barbeque
RestaurantsTime-tested joint serving up Carolina-style BBQ at an old-fashioned counter since 1938.
Clyde Cooper's Barbeque
RestaurantsAnother Broken Egg Cafe
RestaurantsCasual chain featuring egg dishes & other breakfast items, plus brunch sandwiches.
Another Broken Egg Cafe
RestaurantsTupelo Honey Southern Kitchen & Bar
RestaurantsAn all-day menu of Southern comfort food with a creative twist, plus craft beers & cocktails.
Tupelo Honey Southern Kitchen & Bar
RestaurantsRuth's Chris Steak House
RestaurantsOutpost of upmarket steakhouse chain known for sizzling, butter-topped beef in an elegant setting
Ruth's Chris Steak House
RestaurantsHeavenly Buffaloes
RestaurantsCasual hub for chicken & vegan wings tossed in a variety of sauces at every spice level.
Heavenly Buffaloes
RestaurantsTony Roma's
RestaurantsLong-running, family-friendly steakhouse chain known for its ribs, onion loaf & Romarita drinks.
Tony Roma's
RestaurantsLogan's Roadhouse
RestaurantsDown-to-earth chain offering American standards like burgers & ribs, plus signature cocktails.
Logan's Roadhouse
RestaurantsLittle Italy Pizzeria and Restaurant
RestaurantsFamily-run trattoria with pizza, including stuffed pies, plus subs, pasta dishes & Italian entrees.
Little Italy Pizzeria and Restaurant
RestaurantsThe Players Retreat
RestaurantsStoried sports bar with an extensive menu of American fare, plus a long list of single-malt scotch.
The Players Retreat
RestaurantsMac's Speed Shop
RestaurantsLocal restaurant & bar chain serving BBQ, burgers, wings, Southern fare & more, plus numerous beers.
Mac's Speed Shop
RestaurantsTexas Roadhouse
RestaurantsLively chain steakhouse serving American fare with a Southwestern spin amid Texas-themed decor.
Texas Roadhouse
RestaurantsFuller's Old Fashion BBQ
RestaurantsUnpretentious eatery featuring old-fashioned BBQ platters & sandwiches, plus a buffet option.
Fuller's Old Fashion BBQ
RestaurantsBurger Village
RestaurantsLaid-back burger joint serving up traditional and exotic options, plus hand-cut fries.
Burger Village
RestaurantsWayback Burgers
RestaurantsMade-to-order burgers & milkshakes fill out the menu at this quick-serve chain with retro decor.
Wayback Burgers
RestaurantsWingstop
RestaurantsCasual counter-serve chain serving a variety of chicken wings & sides.
Wingstop
RestaurantsRelish Craft Kitchen & Bourbon Bar
RestaurantsCafe & bar serves updated Southern comfort food & specialty cocktails, plus retail gourmet goods.
Relish Craft Kitchen & Bourbon Bar
RestaurantsUmiya Raleigh
RestaurantsJapanese eatery offering a variety of hot pots as well as all-you-can-eat sushi.
Umiya Raleigh
RestaurantsOle Time Barbecue
RestaurantsDown-home BBQ joint serving meat-&-3 plates at lunch & dinner, plus tailgate-party platters to go.
Ole Time Barbecue
RestaurantsAkashi Sushi
RestaurantsSushi, hibachi & noodles are featured on the broad Japanese menu at this relaxed strip-mall option.
Akashi Sushi
RestaurantsSushi Nine
RestaurantsCasual spot for mixed Asian eats including pho, curries, Chinese staples & more than 40 sushi rolls.
Sushi Nine
RestaurantsSuper Wing Station
RestaurantsPopular place for wings, hibachi dishes, and other Asian fare, with sports on TV.
Super Wing Station
RestaurantsAmerica’s Best Wings
RestaurantsAll-you-can-eat joint serving chicken wings, cheesesteaks, and other comfort foods in a casual setting.
America’s Best Wings
RestaurantsFirebirds Wood Fired Grill
RestaurantsChain restaurant serving steaks, seafood & cocktails in an upscale lodgelike setting.
Firebirds Wood Fired Grill
RestaurantsBella Monica
RestaurantsCasual shopping-mall eatery specializing in Italian gluten-free fare & wines.
Bella Monica
RestaurantsShogun Japanese Restaurant
RestaurantsJapanese steakhouse & sushi bar with chefs cooking tabletop in casual surrounds.
Shogun Japanese Restaurant
RestaurantsThe Mill Raleigh
RestaurantsNachos, salmon, and steak frites are offered at this restaurant with a bar, patio, and fireplace.
The Mill Raleigh
RestaurantsThe Pit Authentic Barbecue
RestaurantsPit-smoked free-range pork, other BBQ staples & sides in a smart-casual setting with a bar & a terrace.
The Pit Authentic Barbecue
RestaurantsMidtown Pho
RestaurantsWarm, casual eatery specializing in pho and other traditional Vietnamese dishes such as banh mi and noodle bowls.
Midtown Pho
RestaurantsWingstop
RestaurantsCasual counter-serve chain serving a variety of chicken wings & sides.
Wingstop
RestaurantsOutback Steakhouse
RestaurantsBoisterous Australian-themed chain serving steaks, seafood & other hearty steakhouse fare.
Outback Steakhouse
RestaurantsCorner Boys BBQ
RestaurantsFood truck specializing in Southern-style BBQ like brisket and ribs that also caters.
Corner Boys BBQ
RestaurantsKoKyu
RestaurantsPopular spot serving a diverse range of dishes, including vegan options, in a laid-back setting.
KoKyu
RestaurantsTimber Pizza Co. Raleigh
RestaurantsSnug pizza shop featuring thin-crust pies, empanadas and other Italian-style grub in a warm space with outdoor seats.
Timber Pizza Co. Raleigh
RestaurantsNOFO @ The Pig Cafe
RestaurantsQuirky combined Southern cafe, gourmet market & gift shop set in a former Piggly Wiggly supermarket.
NOFO @ The Pig Cafe
RestaurantsQue Pashoo
RestaurantsCasual seafood and Tex-Mex joint serving enchiladas, margaritas and tacos, plus family recipes and a full bar.
Que Pashoo
RestaurantsPeri Peri Bistro
RestaurantsChicken dishes with customizable flavors offered in a casual setting with vegan and halal options.
Peri Peri Bistro
RestaurantsCarrabba's Italian Grill
RestaurantsChain eatery & bar serving a diverse menu of classic Italian fare in a family-friendly setting.
Carrabba's Italian Grill
RestaurantsParkside Restaurant
RestaurantsRetro-industrial bar with reclaimed barn wood serving American comfort food and draft beers.
Parkside Restaurant
RestaurantsMellow Mushroom Fayetteville
RestaurantsFunky, art-filled chain pizzeria featuring craft beer, calzones & creative stone-baked pizzas.
Mellow Mushroom Fayetteville
RestaurantsMulino Italian Kitchen & Bar
RestaurantsElevated Italian plates & wines are served in a stylish reclaimed mill with a warm vibe.
Mulino Italian Kitchen & Bar
RestaurantsChris's Steak & Seafood House
RestaurantsHigh-end steaks from an open hearth in a classic chophouse setting with a clubby look & full bar.
Chris's Steak & Seafood House
RestaurantsBida Manda
RestaurantsHip, modern hideaway for Laotian fare & exotic cocktails in a slick, yet woodsy looking space.
Bida Manda
RestaurantsFazoli's
RestaurantsFast-food chain doling out baked pastas, subs, pizza & other casual Italian fare plus custom combos.
Fazoli's
RestaurantsRudino's Pizza and Grinders
RestaurantsCasual sports bar featuring multiple TVs & a menu of pizzas, wings, sandwiches & appetizers.
Rudino's Pizza and Grinders
RestaurantsCasual, family-friendly eatery specializing in authentic Italian pizza baked in a wood-fired oven.
Waraji Japanese Restaurant
RestaurantsAn extensive sake selection, sushi & traditional cooked dishes in a minimalist setting.
Waraji Japanese Restaurant
RestaurantsBrigs at the Park Restaurant
RestaurantsBranch of a casual NC chain serving all-day breakfasts, burgers & other comfort-food staples.
Brigs at the Park Restaurant
RestaurantsPho Xpress
RestaurantsContemporary counter-serve eatery specializing in pho noodle soup & other Vietnamese classics.
Pho Xpress
RestaurantsSmithfield's Chicken 'N Bar-B-Q
RestaurantsCounter-serve chain serving fried chicken & Eastern North Carolina-style BBQ in vinegar-based sauce.
Smithfield's Chicken 'N Bar-B-Q
RestaurantsOkome House
RestaurantsAll-you-can-eat Japanese eatery offering a range of sushi dishes and hibachi bites.
Okome House
RestaurantsCapri Italian Restaurant & Pizzeria
RestaurantsClean eatery dishing up pizza, parm dishes and pasta alongside salads.
Capri Italian Restaurant & Pizzeria
RestaurantsBad Daddy's Burger Bar
RestaurantsChain eatery specializing in burgers, plus shakes, wings and beer, in casual, family-friendly digs.
Bad Daddy's Burger Bar
RestaurantsFigulina
RestaurantsCozy eatery known for its handcrafted pasta dishes, plus small plates and wine.
Figulina
RestaurantsBad Daddy's Burger Bar
RestaurantsBuzzy chain serving massive burgers with gourmet toppings plus hand-cut fries & other sides.
Bad Daddy's Burger Bar
RestaurantsRye Bar and Southern Kitchen
RestaurantsCasual venue for pulled pork & other North Carolina eats at the Raleigh Marriott City Center hotel.
Rye Bar and Southern Kitchen
RestaurantsMeat & Bite
RestaurantsTypical informal restaurant serving familiar comfort food, including pizza, burgers & burritos.
Meat & Bite
RestaurantsLuigi's Italian Chophouse and Bar
RestaurantsVeteran Italian restaurant with a deep wine list & homey digs including a fireplace & covered patio.
Luigi's Italian Chophouse and Bar
RestaurantsAngus Barn
RestaurantsSprawling upscale steakhouse in a barnlike setting with an opulent wine cellar, lounge & cigar bar.
Angus Barn
RestaurantsGiorgio Pizza Bar
RestaurantsPizzas, pastas, and other Italian eats are served at this casual eatery in North Hills.
Giorgio Pizza Bar
RestaurantsSushioki
RestaurantsLow-key, strip-mall Japanese joint serving stuffed sushi burritos & rice bowls with varied toppings.
Sushioki
RestaurantsVidrio
RestaurantsUpmarket Mediterranean cuisine & craft cocktails presented in stylish surrounds with dramatic decor.
Vidrio
RestaurantsNona Sushi Asia
RestaurantsElegant restaurant with sushi, hibachi and other Japanese fare.
Nona Sushi Asia
RestaurantsDino's Pizza
RestaurantsLaid-back pizzeria offering specialty pies, chicken wings & submarine sandwiches, plus delivery.
Dino's Pizza
RestaurantsLaGana
RestaurantsCasual spot serving gourmet burgers and homemade cakes in a clean-lined space with plenty of outdoor seating.
LaGana
RestaurantsUmami
RestaurantsSnug eatery serving unique sushi rolls, bowls of ramen & Japanese kitchen entrees, plus bento boxes.
Umami
RestaurantsPierro's Italian Bistro
RestaurantsLocal Italian chain serving classic dishes, Neapolitan pizza & wine in a relaxed bistro setting.
Pierro's Italian Bistro
RestaurantsLongleaf Swine
RestaurantsSmoked meats such as brisket and pulled pork, plus beer, cider, and wine served in a relaxed space.
Longleaf Swine
RestaurantsSam Jones BBQ
RestaurantsEasygoing restaurant preparing chicken wings, plus grilled poultry & beef sandwiches.
Sam Jones BBQ
RestaurantsPoole's
RestaurantsCirca-1945 diner with seasonal comfort food, cocktails & house desserts in a retro-chic setting.
Poole's
RestaurantsGaston Brewing Restaurant
RestaurantsCasual, family-friendly restaurant and brewery offering comfort food, craft beer, and cocktails.
Gaston Brewing Restaurant
RestaurantsFlour and Barrel
RestaurantsSmall plates and artisanal cocktails in a casual space with a rustic vibe.
Flour and Barrel
RestaurantsBenetis Breakfast Grill
RestaurantsDown-to-earth restaurant serving classic breakfast fare, plus sandwiches, salads & soups.
Benetis Breakfast Grill
RestaurantsGolden Corral Buffet & Grill
RestaurantsFamily-friendly buffet chain featuring all-you-can-eat American fare, plus salad & dessert bars.
Golden Corral Buffet & Grill
RestaurantsBubba's 33
RestaurantsBurgers, pizza & beer served alongside many large-screen TVs showing sports & music videos.
Bubba's 33
RestaurantsAmedeo's Italian Restaurant
RestaurantsCasual Italian restaurant & pizzeria with a sports-bar feel, frequented by NC State Wolfpack fans.
Amedeo's Italian Restaurant
RestaurantsSaigon Pho
RestaurantsA menu of classic Vietnamese fare with contemporary design details in a family-friendly setting.
Saigon Pho
RestaurantsAnise Pho
RestaurantsVietnamese classics like pho, banh mi & noodle bowls prepared in contemporary surrounds.
Anise Pho
RestaurantsBar-B-Que Hut
RestaurantsSandwiches and fried okra are staples at this casual eatery for BBQ ribs, chicken and seafood.
Bar-B-Que Hut
RestaurantsVera Pizza & Grill
RestaurantsCasual eatery serving Mediterranean comfort food including hand-crafted pizza, gyros, and falafel.
Vera Pizza & Grill
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