The best restaurants in Forsyth County

Steaks, seafood, ribs & other hearty fare in a frontier-chic space with fireplaces inside & out.

Coffeehouse chain serving signature drinks, mochas & lattes, plus coffee & breakfast.

Fast-food chain serving chicken sandwiches & nuggets along with salads & sides.

Fast-food chain with made-to-order burgers, fries & hot dogs, plus free peanuts while you wait.

American grill chain specializing in chicken wings in many flavors & levels of heat.

Convenience store-based pizza chain doling out create-your-own pies along with wings.

New Jersey–based counter-serve sandwich chain serving jumbo subs filled with cold cuts & toppings.

Delivery, carryout & dine-in chain offering a wide range of pizzas, plus a variety of other dishes & sides.

Delivery, carryout & dine-in chain offering a wide range of pizzas, plus a variety of other dishes & sides.

Easygoing bar & grill dishing up fried & broiled seafood & sandwiches in a roomy setting.

Popular, no-frills eatery providing generous plates of BBQ, burgers & typical Southern comfort grub.

No-frills restaurant serving Lexington-style, pit-smoked BBQ, plus burgers & Philly cheesesteak.

Easygoing option offering a large menu of American fare, from breakfast to burgers to seafood.

Simple chain spot offering American diner fare & all-day breakfast, including signature waffles.

Chill Mexican eatery with folksy flair offering seafood classics, plus weekly food & drink specials.

Circa-1950 fast-food chain for counter-serve burgers, some stacked with multiple patties.

Fast-food chain serving chicken sandwiches & nuggets along with salads & sides.

Family-friendly daytime diner with biscuit sandwiches, breakfast platters & hearty sides.

Bright, colorful diner offering classic American eats, plus Greek & Italian dishes, since 1988.

Simple chain spot offering American diner fare & all-day breakfast, including signature waffles.

Counter-serve sandwich chain offering made-to-order hot & cold subs, plus a variety of hot sauces.

Outpost of a casual chain serving pizza, plus burgers, shakes & other American favorites.

Family-owned establishment featuring traditional Greek & American plates in a down-home atmosphere.

Family-friendly daytime diner with biscuit sandwiches, breakfast platters & hearty sides.

Branch of a fast-food chain known for its drive-thru BBQ, burgers & more than 40 milkshake flavors.

Comfy setting for Southern eats, locally sourced meats & a full bar with local wines & microbrews.

Longtime counter serve providing generous plates of standard Mexican fare in an unpretentious space.

Counter-serve seafood restaurant specializing in fried fish plates in a comfy setting.

Mozelle's is a modern Southern bistro turning comfort classics into cravings, from shrimp and grits in sherry cream and fried chicken with mac and peach chutney to tomato pie and modern meatloaf. Grab a glass from the wine and beer bottle list, then treat yourself this week.

From the North Wilkesboro newsletter, October 16, 2026

Branch of a fast-food chain known for its drive-thru BBQ, burgers & more than 40 milkshake flavors.

Whether you're in a hibachi mood or craving serious sushi, Tokyo Japanese Steakhouse & Sushi delivers lively teppanyaki with steak and seafood, plus a full sushi bar featuring Rainbow and Tiger rolls and crunchy favorites. Daily and weekend specials keep regulars happy, and the vibe makes weeknights feel celebratory.

From the Elkin newsletter, October 18, 2026

Restaurant chain known for its buckets of fried chicken, plus combo meals & sides.