The best restaurants in Roanoke Rapids

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

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Pizza Hut

Restaurants

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

303 Premier Blvd

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

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Full-service chain bar & grill providing hearty American eats in an informal setting.

210 Premier Blvd

“Full-service chain bar & grill providing hearty American eats in an informal setting.”

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Waffle House

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

1617 Julian R Allsbrook Hwy R (Weldon)

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

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

264 Premier Blvd

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

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Biscuitville

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

1703 Julian R Allsbrook Hwy

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

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Hardee's

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Fast-food chain serving fried chicken, big burgers & made-from-scratch breakfast biscuits.

100 Lawrenceville Rd (Gaston)

“Fast-food chain serving fried chicken, big burgers & made-from-scratch breakfast biscuits.”

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Hardee's

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Fast-food chain serving fried chicken, big burgers & made-from-scratch breakfast biscuits.

1711 Julian R Allsbrook Hwy

“Fast-food chain serving fried chicken, big burgers & made-from-scratch breakfast biscuits.”

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Taco Bell

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Fast-food chain serving Mexican-inspired fare such as tacos, quesadillas & nachos.

1801 Julian R Allsbrook Hwy

“Fast-food chain serving Mexican-inspired fare such as tacos, quesadillas & nachos.”

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Subway

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Casual counter-serve chain for build-your-own sandwiches & salads, with health-conscious options.

1601 Julian R Allsbrook Hwy

“Casual counter-serve chain for build-your-own sandwiches & salads, with health-conscious options.”

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Papa Johns Pizza

Restaurants

Pizza take-out & delivery chain offering classic & specialty pizzas, plus wings, sides & desserts.

319 Premier Blvd

“Pizza take-out & delivery chain offering classic & specialty pizzas, plus wings, sides & desserts.”

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Subway

Restaurants

Casual counter-serve chain for build-your-own sandwiches & salads, with health-conscious options.

2436 W 10th St

“Casual counter-serve chain for build-your-own sandwiches & salads, with health-conscious options.”

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Hardee's

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Fast-food chain serving fried chicken, big burgers & made-from-scratch breakfast biscuits.

120 E 10th St

“Fast-food chain serving fried chicken, big burgers & made-from-scratch breakfast biscuits.”

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Ruby Tuesday

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Casual chain with American fare, featuring burgers, a salad bar, cocktails & a convivial vibe.

1812 Julian R Allsbrook Hwy

“Casual chain with American fare, featuring burgers, a salad bar, cocktails & a convivial vibe.”

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Carry-out chain featuring chicken wings, signature breadsticks & pizza tossed from housemade dough.

1106 Julian R Allsbrook Hwy

“Carry-out chain featuring chicken wings, signature breadsticks & pizza tossed from housemade dough.”

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Domino's Pizza

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

1017 E 10th St

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

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Subway

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Casual counter-serve chain for build-your-own sandwiches & salads, with health-conscious options.

100 Pleasant Hill Rd (Gaston)

“Casual counter-serve chain for build-your-own sandwiches & salads, with health-conscious options.”

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Sonic Drive-In

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Fast-food burger & fries joint with an old-school feel, including retro drive-in service.

1045 E 10th St

“Fast-food burger & fries joint with an old-school feel, including retro drive-in service.”

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Waffle House

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

1901 Julian R Allsbrook Hwy R

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

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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.

1505 Julian R Allsbrook Hwy

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

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Chick-fil-A

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

280 Premier Blvd

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

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Down-to-earth chain offering American standards like burgers & ribs, plus signature cocktails.

200 Premier Blvd

“Down-to-earth chain offering American standards like burgers & ribs, plus signature cocktails.”

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Chuck E. Cheese

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Kid-friendly chain known for its arcade games, pizza parties & play zones.

730 Sutter's Creek Blvd (Rocky Mount)

“Kid-friendly chain known for its arcade games, pizza parties & play zones.”

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Papa Cibo

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Papa Cibo keeps it neighborly with handcrafted pizzas you can build yourself, classic pastas with in-house sauces, and a new Bold & Spicy…

1340 Benvenue Rd (Rocky Mount)

“Papa Cibo keeps it neighborly with handcrafted pizzas you can build yourself, classic pastas with in-house sauces, and a new Bold & Spicy lineup that actually brings heat. Bonus points for weekend breakfast... the Breakfast Pizza has returned, which feels dangerously habit forming.”

From the Rocky Mount newsletter, September 5, 2026

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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.

1522 Jeffreys Rd (Rocky Mount)

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

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Colorful, casual, and forever reliable, El Tapatio Mexican Restaurant hits the spot when you want the classics done right... think sizzling…

1296 N Wesleyan Blvd (Rocky Mount)

“Colorful, casual, and forever reliable, El Tapatio Mexican Restaurant hits the spot when you want the classics done right... think sizzling fajitas, chimichangas, and all the familiar flavors in a bright, lively setting that works as well for a quick lunch as it does for a no-fuss dinner with the crew.”

From the Rocky Mount newsletter, September 9, 2026

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Taco Bell

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Fast-food chain serving Mexican-inspired fare such as tacos, quesadillas & nachos.

1451 Benvenue Rd (Rocky Mount)

“Fast-food chain serving Mexican-inspired fare such as tacos, quesadillas & nachos.”

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Chick-fil-A

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

1332 Jeffreys Rd (Rocky Mount)

“Fast-food chain serving chicken sandwiches, strips & nuggets along with salads & sides.”

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Saku Sushi

Restaurants

Make Saku Sushi your move this week, with playful rolls like the Saku Signature Lobster Roll and Salmon Lava, plus Thai favorites and…

1565 Benvenue Rd (Rocky Mount)

“Make Saku Sushi your move this week, with playful rolls like the Saku Signature Lobster Roll and Salmon Lava, plus Thai favorites and hibachi for your non-sushi crew. The menu swings from bright and fresh to rich and spicy, so everyone leaves happy and full.”

From the Rocky Mount newsletter, September 10, 2026

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