The best restaurants in Rocky Mount
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El Jimador Authentic Mexican Restaurant
RestaurantsA traditional menu of Mexican burritos, tacos, & plates with a full bar in a cantina-style setting.
El Jimador Authentic Mexican Restaurant
RestaurantsLighthouse Grill
RestaurantsFamily-friendly takeout joint for seafood, cheesesteaks, and hot dogs, plus fried chicken.
Lighthouse Grill
RestaurantsGolden Corral Buffet & Grill
RestaurantsFamily-friendly buffet chain featuring all-you-can-eat American fare, plus salad & dessert bars.
Golden Corral Buffet & Grill
RestaurantsChick-fil-A
RestaurantsFast-food chain serving chicken sandwiches, strips & nuggets along with salads & sides.
Chick-fil-A
RestaurantsD Chill Spot
RestaurantsCasual eatery dishing up jerk chicken, curry dishes and oxtails, plus other Jamaican staples.
D Chill Spot
RestaurantsSushi 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
RestaurantsSaku Sushi
RestaurantsMake Saku Sushi your move this week, with playful rolls like the Saku Signature Lobster Roll and Salmon Lava, plus Thai favorites and…
Saku Sushi
RestaurantsMi Cabanita Restaurant #4
RestaurantsCasual, kid-friendly Mexican restaurant offering fajitas, margaritas, and other classic dishes.
Mi Cabanita Restaurant #4
RestaurantsBenny Vincenzo's Pizza
RestaurantsBenny Vincenzo's Pizza is serving up legit by-the-slice pies for Pirate Nation, with those glorious 28-inch beasts and no-frills,…
Benny Vincenzo's Pizza
RestaurantsLuna Pizza Cafe
RestaurantsCasual pizza restaurant serving a variety of pies and other comfort foods with beer, wine, and cocktails.
Luna Pizza Cafe
RestaurantsMi Cabana Mexican Restaurant #2
RestaurantsMi Cabana Mexican Restaurant #2 keeps Greenville fed with sizzling fajitas, saucy enchiladas, and Camaron Tacos that disappear fast. Settle…
Mi Cabana Mexican Restaurant #2
RestaurantsAngus Grill West
RestaurantsCasual place whipping up burgers and other staples, plus a full bar.
Angus Grill West
RestaurantsLa Casetta | Italian Restaurant
RestaurantsPasta and pizzas are served at this casual Italian eatery run by a Sicilian proprietor, also offering vegetarian staples.
La Casetta | Italian Restaurant
RestaurantsChico's
RestaurantsLively, kid-friendly hangout serving south-of-the-border standards & fruit-flavored margaritas.
Chico's
RestaurantsPierro's
RestaurantsItalian dishes such as carbonara, lasagna and risotto in a dark-hued setting, plus a bar serving cocktails.
Pierro's
RestaurantsA Place at the Table
RestaurantsContemporary gathering place with a casual cafe menu, sidewalk seating & volunteer opportunities.
A Place at the Table
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
RestaurantsPapa Johns Pizza
RestaurantsPizza take-out & delivery chain offering classic & specialty pizzas, plus wings, sides & desserts.
Papa Johns Pizza
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
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
RestaurantsCook Out
RestaurantsBranch of a fast-food chain known for its drive-thru BBQ, burgers & more than 40 milkshake flavors.
Cook Out
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
RestaurantsBurger Boy
RestaurantsCasual eatery and drive-in serving burgers, chili and fries, as well as hot dogs.
Burger Boy
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
RestaurantsMarty's BBQ
RestaurantsWhen you need pulled pork with that tangy Eastern NC zip and fried chicken that makes you abandon your weekly salad promise, Marty's BBQ…
Marty's BBQ
RestaurantsPorfirios Mexican Grill
RestaurantsCharcoal-broiled steaks and a mix of Mexican staples, served in a casual space with a bar.
Porfirios Mexican Grill
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
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
RestaurantsVaree Asian Cafe & Bakery
RestaurantsVaree Asian Cafe & Bakery is the move this week in Wilson when you want legit Thai and Japanese flavors from Chef Suwat Olannaranon,…
Varee Asian Cafe & Bakery
RestaurantsSake House
RestaurantsSushi & other Japanese dishes plus a few Thai options in a casual space with pendant lanterns.
Sake House
RestaurantsRuckus & Redemption
RestaurantsBustling burger joint pairing the classic sandwiches with handcrafted cocktails, craft beer, wine and liquor.
Ruckus & Redemption
RestaurantsMarco's Pizza
RestaurantsCounter-serve chain serving up a menu of specialty or custom pizzas for takeout or delivery.
Marco's 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
RestaurantsUmiya Raleigh brings all-you-can-eat sushi and hotpot together in one spot, from the largest all-you-can-eat sushi chain in the U.S. Stack…
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
RestaurantsThe Beefmastor Inn
RestaurantsCasual chophouse with checkered tablecloths specializing in steak, potatoes & unfussy American fare.
The Beefmastor 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
RestaurantsThe Gizzards & Livers Store
RestaurantsLaid-back eatery dishing up fried chicken along with baked spaghetti, hushpuppies and other dishes from the South.
The Gizzards & Livers Store
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
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
RestaurantsSomething Different Cafe & Catering
RestaurantsCasual restaurant offering Southern cooking for dine-in or catering.
Something Different Cafe & Catering
RestaurantsCrab Du Jour Cajun Seafood & Bar
RestaurantsCasual restaurant serving Cajun seafood boils, lobster rolls, and crab cakes, plus beer and cocktails.
Crab Du Jour Cajun Seafood & Bar
RestaurantsBuffalo Wild Wings
RestaurantsChain dishing up wings, tenders & burgers, plus sauces ranging from sweet to very spicy.
Buffalo Wild Wings
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
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
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
RestaurantsParker's Barbecue
RestaurantsA no-frills hub for NC-style BBQ served family-style & à la carte, plus fried chicken & seafood.
Parker's Barbecue
RestaurantsPizza Inn
RestaurantsPizzeria chain offering several crust options, plus sandwiches, pastas & a salad bar.
Pizza Inn
RestaurantsOkome House
RestaurantsOkome House is your no-cook, all-you-can-eat plan for the week, with fresh sushi rolls, nigiri and hibachi bites that keep coming until…
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
RestaurantsI Love NY Pizza
RestaurantsI Love NY Pizza is the Wilson food truck slinging real-deal New York style pies, slices, calzones, stromboli, and pizza rolls. Homemade…
I Love NY Pizza
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
RestaurantsByrd's BBQ Restaurant & Catering
RestaurantsCozy, comfy restaurant offering down-home breakfast & barbecue plates, along with catering.
Byrd's BBQ Restaurant & Catering
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
RestaurantsPizza Hut
RestaurantsPopular delivery, carry-out & dine-in chain known for pizza, wings & pasta, plus sides & desserts.
Pizza Hut
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
RestaurantsTreat yourself this week at Bowlba Cafe, where ramen runs from creamy miso to tom yum, Pad Thai and pho are dependable weeknight wins, and…
Bowlba Cafe
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
RestaurantsWhen the craving hits this week, Sam Jones BBQ delivers chopped pork slow-smoked over Carolina oak, wings tossed in Alabama white or…
Sam Jones BBQ
RestaurantsPoole's
RestaurantsCirca-1945 diner with seasonal comfort food, cocktails & house desserts in a retro-chic setting.
Poole's
RestaurantsBill's Grill
RestaurantsAmerican spot offering breakfast, burgers, and comfort food in a laid-back setting.
Bill's Grill
RestaurantsFlour and Barrel
RestaurantsSmall plates and artisanal cocktails in a casual space with a rustic vibe.
Flour and Barrel
RestaurantsBowl of Phở
RestaurantsLow-key restaurant serving pho & other Vietnamese classic dishes, including vegetarian options.
Bowl of Phở
RestaurantsBest-N-Burgers
RestaurantsBurgers, hot dogs, and fresh-cut fries are served at this relaxed eatery with a kids' menu.
Best-N-Burgers
RestaurantsDaniel's Casual Fine Dining
RestaurantsAmerican, Southern, and French fare served in a chic setting with a wine list, craft beer, and desserts.
Daniel's Casual Fine Dining
RestaurantsPup's Steakhouse
RestaurantsSimple chophouse featuring black angus beef steaks & seafood, plus a bar & private dining rooms.
Pup's Steakhouse
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
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
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
RestaurantsJack's Restaurant
RestaurantsCasual bistro serves a menu of classic American dinner entrees with novel à la carte meat options.
Jack's Restaurant
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
RestaurantsItalian Pizza and Subs
RestaurantsStrip-mall pizza parlor turning out thin-crust pies along with subs, stromboli & cheesesteaks.
Italian Pizza and Subs
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
RestaurantsKatana Japanese Hibachi
RestaurantsRelaxed restaurant serving Japanese fare, including vegetarian options, with a focus on hibachi dishes.
Katana Japanese Hibachi
RestaurantsRustic Roots
RestaurantsSteaks and burgers headline the menu, alongside seafood, at this farm-to-table eatery with a rustic feel and patio seating.
Rustic Roots
RestaurantsGravy
RestaurantsUpdated red-sauce Italian-American fare with local ingredients served in cozy digs with a courtyard.
Gravy
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