The best restaurants in Greenville

42 restaurants we’ve checked and stand behind — with the story on each one. Not a ranking; a record.

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D Chill Spot

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Casual eatery dishing up jerk chicken, curry dishes and oxtails, plus other Jamaican staples.

101 N Fairview Rd (Rocky Mount)

Casual eatery dishing up jerk chicken, curry dishes and oxtails, plus other Jamaican staples.

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Sam Jones BBQ

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Time-tested, family-owned joint with wood-fired BBQ plates & homemade sides, plus craft beers & TVs.

715 W Fire Tower Rd (Winterville)

Time-tested, family-owned joint with wood-fired BBQ plates & homemade sides, plus craft beers & TVs.

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Greg's Pizza

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Family-owned and run pizza restaurant with subs, sandwiches and cheese steaks on the menu.

102 Highland Ave (Grifton)

Family-owned and run pizza restaurant with subs, sandwiches and cheese steaks on the menu.

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Ichiban Bistro

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Japanese, Chinese and Thai eatery serving sushi, plus hibachi fare, in clean surrounds.

28 NC-33 West (Chocowinity)

Japanese, Chinese and Thai eatery serving sushi, plus hibachi fare, in clean surrounds.

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Casual eatery serving up barbecue and sides such as cornbread, slaw, and baked beans.

4618 S Lee St (Ayden)

Casual eatery serving up barbecue and sides such as cornbread, slaw, and baked beans.

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Relaxed restaurant serving spicy curries and noodle dishes along with vegetarian options, beer and wine.

4056 S Memorial Dr #109 (Winterville)

Relaxed restaurant serving spicy curries and noodle dishes along with vegetarian options, beer and wine.

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Basic place turning out thin-crust & pan pies, plus calzones & other pizzeria fare.

1898Greenville Blvd SE

Basic place turning out thin-crust & pan pies, plus calzones & other pizzeria fare.

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Boisterous Australian-themed chain serving steaks, seafood & other hearty steakhouse fare.

606 Greenville Blvd SW

Boisterous Australian-themed chain serving steaks, seafood & other hearty steakhouse fare.

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Updated American comfort food served in a simple, down-home atmosphere, plus a bar & patio seating.

107 W Main St (Washington)

Updated American comfort food served in a simple, down-home atmosphere, plus a bar & patio seating.

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Unfussy pizza joint featuring brick-oven-baked standard pies & slices, plus gluten-free pizza.

1912 E Fire Tower Rd #105

Unfussy pizza joint featuring brick-oven-baked standard pies & slices, plus gluten-free pizza.

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Casual, kid-friendly Mexican restaurant offering fajitas, margaritas, and other classic dishes.

3742 S Main St (Farmville)

Casual, kid-friendly Mexican restaurant offering fajitas, margaritas, and other classic dishes.

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Luna Pizza Cafe

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Casual pizza restaurant serving a variety of pies and other comfort foods with beer, wine, and cocktails.

632 S Pitt St #100

Casual pizza restaurant serving a variety of pies and other comfort foods with beer, wine, and cocktails.

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Seared Chophouse

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Cozy, fine-casual steakhouse serving a farm-to-table menu along with beer, cocktails, and wine.

1909 E Fire Tower Rd A

Cozy, fine-casual steakhouse serving a farm-to-table menu along with beer, cocktails, and wine.

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Clean stop for grilled burgers, steaks and hot dogs, plus crispy fries and onion rings.

3700 S Memorial Dr

Clean stop for grilled burgers, steaks and hot dogs, plus crispy fries and onion rings.

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Angus Grill

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Casual eatery serving a range of burgers and other comfort food in a laid-back setting.

4054 S Memorial Dr (Winterville)

Casual eatery serving a range of burgers and other comfort food in a laid-back setting.

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Cook Out

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

1006 Carolina Ave (Washington)

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

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Family-friendly buffet chain featuring all-you-can-eat American fare, plus salad & dessert bars.

504 Greenville Blvd SW

Family-friendly buffet chain featuring all-you-can-eat American fare, plus salad & dessert bars.

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Retro-themed chain with a 1950s soda-fountain look, dishing out familiar fast-food selections.

4420 E 10th St #124

Retro-themed chain with a 1950s soda-fountain look, dishing out familiar fast-food selections.

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Skylight Inn BBQ

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Established in 1947, this longtime BBQ joint with a no-frills setup offers Carolina-style classics.

4618 S Lee St (Ayden)

Established in 1947, this longtime BBQ joint with a no-frills setup offers Carolina-style classics.

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Texas Roadhouse

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Lively chain steakhouse serving American fare with a Southwestern spin amid Texas-themed decor.

720 Greenville Blvd SW

Lively chain steakhouse serving American fare with a Southwestern spin amid Texas-themed decor.

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The Hackney

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Upmarket eatery serving a menu of seafood and steaks alongside cocktails, wine and tea.

192 W Main St Suite A (Washington)

Upmarket eatery serving a menu of seafood and steaks alongside cocktails, wine and tea.

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Popular eatery for fajitas and other traditional fare offered in vibrant quarters, plus margaritas.

1302 Carolina Ave (Washington)

Popular eatery for fajitas and other traditional fare offered in vibrant quarters, plus margaritas.

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Relaxed Mexican joint featuring tacos, fajitas, enchiladas and burritos plus a kids' menu.

2231 W Arlington Blvd

Relaxed Mexican joint featuring tacos, fajitas, enchiladas and burritos plus a kids' menu.

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Retro-themed chain with a 1950s soda-fountain look, dishing out familiar fast-food selections.

307 S Highland Blvd (Grifton)

Retro-themed chain with a 1950s soda-fountain look, dishing out familiar fast-food selections.

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MISSION BBQ

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Casual chain featuring BBQ & classic sides, plus memorabilia honoring soldiers & first responders.

425 Greenville Blvd SE

Casual chain featuring BBQ & classic sides, plus memorabilia honoring soldiers & first responders.

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American BBQ classics like chicken, pork & fried seafood are the draw at this family-run standby.

3109 S Memorial Dr

American BBQ classics like chicken, pork & fried seafood are the draw at this family-run standby.

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Asian entrees, creative sushi rolls & dim sum served in a relaxed space with traditional decor.

302 A Greenville Blvd SE

Asian entrees, creative sushi rolls & dim sum served in a relaxed space with traditional decor.

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Casual restaurant specializing in Mexican fare such as quesabirria tacos and caldo de res.

516 N Market St (Washington)

Casual restaurant specializing in Mexican fare such as quesabirria tacos and caldo de res.

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Pizza Hut

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Popular delivery, carry-out & dine-in chain known for pizza, wings & pasta, plus sides & desserts.

134 NC-102 (Ayden)

Popular delivery, carry-out & dine-in chain known for pizza, wings & pasta, plus sides & desserts.

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Angus Grill West

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Casual place whipping up burgers and other staples, plus a full bar.

2422 Stantonsburg Rd

Casual place whipping up burgers and other staples, plus a full bar.

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Relaxed, sports-themed restaurant known for its chicken wings, cocktails, and TVs tuned to sporting events.

2582 Railroad St (Winterville)

Relaxed, sports-themed restaurant known for its chicken wings, cocktails, and TVs tuned to sporting events.

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Pasta and pizzas are served at this casual Italian eatery run by a Sicilian proprietor, also offering vegetarian staples.

109 E Academy St (Robersonville)

Pasta and pizzas are served at this casual Italian eatery run by a Sicilian proprietor, also offering vegetarian staples.

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Chico's

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Lively, kid-friendly hangout serving south-of-the-border standards & fruit-flavored margaritas.

521 Cotanche St

Lively, kid-friendly hangout serving south-of-the-border standards & fruit-flavored margaritas.

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Waffle House

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

715 Thomas Langston Rd (Winterville)

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

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Creative, locavore New American fare in an upscale, urban-rustic spot featured on a PBS series.

120 W Gordon St (Kinston)

Creative, locavore New American fare in an upscale, urban-rustic spot featured on a PBS series.

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Burger Boy

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Casual eatery and drive-in serving burgers, chili and fries, as well as hot dogs.

201 Ward Blvd (Wilson)

Casual eatery and drive-in serving burgers, chili and fries, as well as hot dogs.

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Bustling burger joint pairing the classic sandwiches with handcrafted cocktails, craft beer, wine and liquor.

220 Barnes St S Ste C (Wilson)

Bustling burger joint pairing the classic sandwiches with handcrafted cocktails, craft beer, wine and liquor.

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Laid-back eatery dishing up fried chicken along with baked spaghetti, hushpuppies and other dishes from the South.

417 Hines St S (Wilson)

Laid-back eatery dishing up fried chicken along with baked spaghetti, hushpuppies and other dishes from the South.

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Bill's Grill

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American spot offering breakfast, burgers, and comfort food in a laid-back setting.

119 Nash St (Wilson)

American spot offering breakfast, burgers, and comfort food in a laid-back setting.

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Stylish, farm-to-table restaurant with gluten-free and dairy-free options, plus cocktails.

129 E Main St (Washington)

Stylish, farm-to-table restaurant with gluten-free and dairy-free options, plus cocktails.

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Relaxed restaurant serving Japanese fare, including vegetarian options, with a focus on hibachi dishes.

126 Tarboro St (Wilson)

Relaxed restaurant serving Japanese fare, including vegetarian options, with a focus on hibachi dishes.

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Casual eatery for New York-style pies plus subs and cheesesteak hoagies.

700 U.S. Hwy 301 N (Wilson)

Casual eatery for New York-style pies plus subs and cheesesteak hoagies.

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