The best restaurants in Goldsboro
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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
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
RestaurantsRobbins Nest
RestaurantsWhen you need a midweek reset, Robbins Nest lines up crispy fried chicken and fish, tender pulled pork, mashed potatoes swimming in gravy,…
Robbins Nest
RestaurantsBrothers Italian Kitchen
RestaurantsWhen the week calls for real New York style pizza and cozy red-sauce comfort, Brothers Italian Kitchen delivers with foldable pies, a…
Brothers Italian Kitchen
RestaurantsPizza Hut
RestaurantsPopular delivery, carry-out & dine-in chain known for pizza, wings & pasta, plus sides & desserts.
Pizza Hut
RestaurantsWilber's Barbecue
RestaurantsMainstay serves dinners & combo plates of pit-cooked BBQ with hush puppies & other staple sides.
Wilber's Barbecue
RestaurantsPierro's
RestaurantsItalian dishes such as carbonara, lasagna and risotto in a dark-hued setting, plus a bar serving cocktails.
Pierro's
RestaurantsWingstop
RestaurantsCasual counter-serve chain serving a variety of chicken wings & sides.
Wingstop
RestaurantsA Place at the Table
RestaurantsContemporary gathering place with a casual cafe menu, sidewalk seating & volunteer opportunities.
A Place at the Table
RestaurantsKing Chef
RestaurantsStrip-mall restaurant preparing classic Chinese & American meals, with takeout & delivery available.
King Chef
RestaurantsPhở Super 9
RestaurantsCasual choice for Vietnamese eats serving pho, noodle dishes & bubble tea in a relaxed atmosphere.
Phở Super 9
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
RestaurantsEast Coast Wings + Grill
RestaurantsAmerican grill chain specializing in chicken wings in many flavors & levels of heat.
East Coast Wings + Grill
RestaurantsO-Ku
RestaurantsModern, industrial interiors in an elevated dining room with inspired Asian fare focused on sushi.
O-Ku
RestaurantsBa-Da Wings
RestaurantsFamily-run venue for wings with multiple sauce options and a casual vibe.
Ba-Da Wings
RestaurantsMISSION BBQ
RestaurantsCasual chain featuring BBQ & classic sides, plus memorabilia honoring soldiers & first responders.
MISSION BBQ
RestaurantsSullivan's Steakhouse
RestaurantsSteakhouse chain serving beef, seafood & cocktails in swanky surrounds with live music.
Sullivan's Steakhouse
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
RestaurantsAnthony's La Piazza Prime
RestaurantsRelaxed restaurant serving traditional Italian dishes (from chicken Parmigiana to lasagna) plus cocktails.
Anthony's La Piazza Prime
RestaurantsMilton's Pizza & Pasta
RestaurantsCasual choice serving classic Italian dishes, plus a lunch buffet with BBQ ribs, lasagna & salads.
Milton's Pizza & Pasta
RestaurantsLa Paz Mexican Restaurant
RestaurantsFamily-centric restaurant serving familiar Mexican staple in a sparsely decorated space.
La Paz Mexican Restaurant
RestaurantsSundays AM Eatery
RestaurantsCasual eatery featuring pancakes, french toast and fried chicken, plus wine, mimosas and bloody marys.
Sundays AM Eatery
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
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
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
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
RestaurantsThe Players Retreat
RestaurantsStoried sports bar with an extensive menu of American fare, plus a long list of single-malt scotch.
The Players Retreat
RestaurantsMezcalito Goldsboro
RestaurantsCozy, family-friendly Mexican restaurant with a kids' menu, plus late-night hours, and a bar.
Mezcalito Goldsboro
RestaurantsAzul Tequilas Mexican Bar & Grill
RestaurantsRelaxed locale serving traditional Mexican cuisine and cocktails in the Eastgate Shopping Center.
Azul Tequilas Mexican Bar & Grill
RestaurantsBurger Village
RestaurantsLaid-back burger joint serving up traditional and exotic options, plus hand-cut fries.
Burger Village
RestaurantsSake House
RestaurantsSushi & other Japanese dishes plus a few Thai options in a casual space with pendant lanterns.
Sake House
RestaurantsBrooklyn Pizzeria
RestaurantsStrip-mall pizzeria turning out familiar pies, slices & Italian dishes like calzones & pasta.
Brooklyn Pizzeria
RestaurantsPapa Johns Pizza
RestaurantsPizza take-out & delivery chain offering classic & specialty pizzas, plus wings, sides & desserts.
Papa Johns Pizza
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
RestaurantsSushi Nine
RestaurantsCasual spot for mixed Asian eats including pho, curries, Chinese staples & more than 40 sushi rolls.
Sushi Nine
RestaurantsPizza Inn
RestaurantsPizzeria & buffet chain offering several crust options, plus pastas & more.
Pizza Inn
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
RestaurantsBella Monica
RestaurantsCasual shopping-mall eatery specializing in Italian gluten-free fare & wines.
Bella Monica
RestaurantsMizu Sushi Steak Seafood
RestaurantsJapanese classics, including hibachi fare & a sushi train, in casual, unpretentious digs.
Mizu Sushi Steak Seafood
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
RestaurantsCook Out
RestaurantsBranch of a fast-food chain known for its drive-thru BBQ, burgers & more than 40 milkshake flavors.
Cook Out
RestaurantsCorner Boys BBQ
RestaurantsFood truck specializing in Southern-style BBQ like brisket and ribs that also caters.
Corner Boys BBQ
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
RestaurantsParkside Restaurant
RestaurantsRetro-industrial bar with reclaimed barn wood serving American comfort food and draft beers.
Parkside Restaurant
RestaurantsTorero's Mexican Restaurant
RestaurantsChain restaurant serving a varied menu of Mexican eats & margaritas in a colorful setting.
Torero's Mexican Restaurant
RestaurantsMulino Italian Kitchen & Bar
RestaurantsElevated Italian plates & wines are served in a stylish reclaimed mill with a warm vibe.
Mulino Italian Kitchen & Bar
RestaurantsBida Manda
RestaurantsHip, modern hideaway for Laotian fare & exotic cocktails in a slick, yet woodsy looking space.
Bida Manda
RestaurantsAdams Roadside BBQ
RestaurantsRelaxed spot for American BBQ staples such as brisket and pulled pork meals.
Adams Roadside BBQ
RestaurantsWaraji Japanese Restaurant
RestaurantsAn extensive sake selection, sushi & traditional cooked dishes in a minimalist setting.
Waraji Japanese Restaurant
RestaurantsPho Xpress
RestaurantsContemporary counter-serve eatery specializing in pho noodle soup & other Vietnamese classics.
Pho Xpress
RestaurantsOkome House
RestaurantsAll-you-can-eat Japanese eatery offering a range of sushi dishes and hibachi bites.
Okome House
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
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
RestaurantsVidrio
RestaurantsUpmarket Mediterranean cuisine & craft cocktails presented in stylish surrounds with dramatic decor.
Vidrio
RestaurantsLaGana
RestaurantsCasual spot serving gourmet burgers and homemade cakes in a clean-lined space with plenty of outdoor seating.
LaGana
RestaurantsBowlba Cafe
RestaurantsCasual restaurant serving Asian noodles, curries, and bubble tea in the Shoppes at Bedford.
Bowlba Cafe
RestaurantsTastee Thai
RestaurantsLocal eatery serving authentic Thai specialties such as drunken noodles in a casual atmosphere.
Tastee Thai
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
RestaurantsFlour and Barrel
RestaurantsSmall plates and artisanal cocktails in a casual space with a rustic vibe.
Flour and Barrel
RestaurantsHibachi Grill & Supreme Buffet
RestaurantsSpacious venue with a buffet of Chinese eats (including sushi and hibachi options), plus a bar for spirits.
Hibachi Grill & Supreme Buffet
RestaurantsDee's Diner
RestaurantsJoint offering breakfast-to-dinner Southern food & homemade desserts in a relaxed atmosphere.
Dee's Diner
RestaurantsPoke Bowl
RestaurantsLaid-back eatery featuring customizable bowls, plus sushi burritos and rolled ice cream.
Poke Bowl
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
RestaurantsMi Cabana Mexican Restaurant #10
RestaurantsCasual, colorful eatery dishing up burritos, tacos and enchiladas, plus beer and margaritas.
Mi Cabana Mexican Restaurant #10
RestaurantsVailhouse Oyster Bar & Grille
RestaurantsCasual seafood eatery known for raw oysters and grilled or fried shrimp as well as burgers and steak.
Vailhouse Oyster Bar & Grille
RestaurantsVillage Steakhouse and Pub
RestaurantsSteaks and seafood are offered at this converted home with a salad bar and a kids' menu.
Village Steakhouse and Pub
RestaurantsAnise Pho
RestaurantsVietnamese classics like pho, banh mi & noodle bowls prepared in contemporary surrounds.
Anise Pho
RestaurantsVera Pizza & Grill
RestaurantsCasual eatery serving Mediterranean comfort food including hand-crafted pizza, gyros, and falafel.
Vera Pizza & Grill
RestaurantsTazza Kitchen Village District
RestaurantsOutlet offering wood-fired pies, regional wines & local brews in a warm setting with a bar.
Tazza Kitchen Village District
RestaurantsNY Brooklyn Original Slices
RestaurantsPizza spot for pies and wings, with a few pasta options, in a kid-friendly space.
NY Brooklyn Original Slices
RestaurantsPizza Hut
RestaurantsPopular delivery, carry-out & dine-in chain known for pizza, wings & pasta, plus sides & desserts.
Pizza Hut
RestaurantsAnthony's La Piazza
RestaurantsCasual, family-friendly Italian restaurant serving pizza, pasta, chicken & seafood dishes.
Anthony's La Piazza
RestaurantsThe Fiction Kitchen
RestaurantsBrightly painted outpost with a globally inspired menu of thoughtfully sourced, all-vegetarian fare.
The Fiction Kitchen
RestaurantsCrawford and Son
RestaurantsDinner spot serving a curated menu of modern comfort plates, craft cocktails & drinking vinegars.
Crawford and Son
RestaurantsIrregardless
RestaurantsLong-running cafe offering a global menu of locally sourced fare, plus live music.
Irregardless
RestaurantsLos Fogones Restaurant Peruvian Fusion
RestaurantsBar & grill serving Peruvian BBQ & other classic dishes in unassuming surroundings.
Los Fogones Restaurant Peruvian Fusion
RestaurantsBig Ed's City Market Restaurant
RestaurantsSouthern breakfast & lunch plates in a laid-back cafe with funky antiques hanging from the ceiling.
Big Ed's City Market Restaurant
RestaurantsGravy
RestaurantsUpdated red-sauce Italian-American fare with local ingredients served in cozy digs with a courtyard.
Gravy
RestaurantsKaravan by 3 Olives - Uzbek Cuisine
RestaurantsUzbek cuisine with halal options, plus Italian dishes, served in an informal setting.
Karavan by 3 Olives - Uzbek Cuisine
RestaurantsEncore Ristorante
RestaurantsCozy restaurant offering traditional Italian recipes and a selection of beer, wine, and cocktails.
Encore Ristorante
RestaurantsThe BBQ Lab
RestaurantsRelaxed place for BBQ fare, like brisket and ribs, as well as pork rinds and banana pudding.
The BBQ Lab
RestaurantsBuffalo Brothers
RestaurantsLaid-back operation offering typical comfort food such as pizzas, burgers & NY-style chicken wings.
Buffalo Brothers
RestaurantsStanbury
RestaurantsHip, rustic venue for creative, seasonal New American small plates & entrees, plus craft cocktails.
Stanbury
RestaurantsFuji Steakhouse
RestaurantsHibachi & teriyaki dishes prepared in the open kitchen of an understated Japanese dining room.
Fuji Steakhouse
RestaurantsCity Barbeque
RestaurantsCounter-serve smokehouse chain offering classic barbecue fare in down-home settings.
City Barbeque
RestaurantsFive Guys
RestaurantsFast-food chain with made-to-order burgers, fries & hot dogs, plus free peanuts while you wait.
Five Guys
RestaurantsCucciolo Terrazza
RestaurantsModern Italian restaurant serving brunch, small plates, and pizzas in a cozy setting.
Cucciolo Terrazza
RestaurantsThe Cowfish Sushi Burger Bar
RestaurantsGourmet burgers & sushi, & fusion combos of the 2, plus beer & spirits in a vibrant, colorful space.
The Cowfish Sushi Burger Bar
RestaurantsMellow Mushroom Raleigh
RestaurantsFunky, art-filled chain pizzeria featuring craft beer, calzones & creative stone-baked pizzas.
Mellow Mushroom Raleigh
RestaurantsWestern Sizzlin Steakhouse & Buffet
RestaurantsFamily-friendly eatery offering flame-grilled steak and buffets of fresh salads, vegetables and desserts.
Western Sizzlin Steakhouse & Buffet
RestaurantsSushi SUYU Raleigh
RestaurantsCasual eatery for sushi, traditional Japanese dishes and Korean favorites, plus a full bar.
Sushi SUYU Raleigh
RestaurantsMimmo's Pizza -n- Pasta
RestaurantsCasual pizza spot also serving pasta and stromboli dishes, along with salads and desserts.
Mimmo's Pizza -n- Pasta
RestaurantsThe Flying Biscuit Cafe
RestaurantsBranch of a laid-back chain known for Southern food & all-day breakfast selections.
The Flying Biscuit Cafe
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