The best restaurants in Salisbury
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El Rancho Taqueria
RestaurantsLongtime counter serve providing generous plates of standard Mexican fare in an unpretentious space.
El Rancho Taqueria
RestaurantsForsyth Seafood Market & Cafe
RestaurantsCounter-serve seafood restaurant specializing in fried fish plates in a comfy setting.
Forsyth Seafood Market & Cafe
RestaurantsMozelle's
RestaurantsRefined Southern cuisine & diverse wines presented in airy, bright environs with a covered patio.
Mozelle's
RestaurantsCook Out
RestaurantsBranch of a fast-food chain known for its drive-thru BBQ, burgers & more than 40 milkshake flavors.
Cook Out
RestaurantsTokyo Japanese Steakhouse & Sushi
RestaurantsEntertaining teppanyaki chefs prepare meat & seafood to accompany a long list of sashimi & rolls.
Tokyo Japanese Steakhouse & Sushi
RestaurantsSabaidee Thai & Sushi
RestaurantsWhen you want spicy curry one minute and a sushi roll the next, Sabaidee Thai & Sushi keeps the peace with a legit sushi bar and comforting…
Sabaidee Thai & Sushi
RestaurantsX Brazilian Steakhouse
RestaurantsCraving real churrasco, Charlotte? X Brazilian Steakhouse is serving authentic Brazilian barbecue with premium cuts fire-grilled the…
X Brazilian Steakhouse
RestaurantsStrawberry Breakfast House
RestaurantsStrawberry Breakfast House is turning sleepy Greensboro mornings into something you actually look forward to, with artisanal plates built…
Strawberry Breakfast House
RestaurantsMusashi Japanese Restaurant
RestaurantsCraving classic Japanese flavors plus a roll or two to mix it up? Musashi Japanese Restaurant has lunch and dinner menus and a sushi…
Musashi Japanese Restaurant
RestaurantsSupperland
RestaurantsSupperland turns a restored mid-century church into a Southern steakhouse with cheeky church potluck vibes, spread across two buildings…
Supperland
RestaurantsSushi Taku - Charlotte
RestaurantsCraving a legit sushi binge that doesn't feel like a dare? Sushi Taku in South End does all-you-can-eat with nigiri, solid rolls, and…
Sushi Taku - Charlotte
RestaurantsMykonos Grill
RestaurantsWhen you need real-deal grilled flavors without overthinking dinner, Mykonos Grill delivers souvlaki, gyros, and other Mediterranean…
Mykonos Grill
RestaurantsSouthern Strain Brewing & Eatery
RestaurantsRestaurant and brewpub offering an elevated take on bar food, plus an array of beer offerings, and live entertainment.
Southern Strain Brewing & Eatery
RestaurantsCity Barbeque
RestaurantsCounter-serve smokehouse chain offering classic barbecue fare in down-home settings.
City Barbeque
RestaurantsLandmark Restaurant Diner
RestaurantsThis casual roadside stop for sandwiches & other diner staples is open past midnight 6 days a week.
Landmark Restaurant Diner
RestaurantsMellow Mushroom Greensboro
RestaurantsFunky, art-filled chain pizzeria featuring craft beer, calzones & creative stone-baked pizzas.
Mellow Mushroom Greensboro
RestaurantsThe Teal Turnip
RestaurantsSmall plates, cocktails, and chef's table experiences feature at this farm-to-table restaurant.
The Teal Turnip
RestaurantsThe Public House
RestaurantsCasual bar offering small plates and entrees alongside a wide selection of beers and cocktails.
The Public House
RestaurantsLink & Pin Arboretum
RestaurantsComfortable eatery featuring chicken and waffles, mac and cheese, and cocktails, plus steak.
Link & Pin Arboretum
RestaurantsJohnny Burrito
RestaurantsQuick-serve lunch counter serving burritos & nacho salads, plus tamales on Fridays, in basic digs.
Johnny Burrito
RestaurantsKabuto Steakhouse Greensboro
RestaurantsDynamic, family-friendly Japanese eatery with dramatic tableside hibachi, a sushi bar & a patio.
Kabuto Steakhouse Greensboro
RestaurantsComet Grill
RestaurantsHosting bands nightly, this laid-back watering hole serves burgers, sandwiches, salads & wings.
Comet Grill
RestaurantsTokyo Express
RestaurantsJapanese eatery, serving steak and seafood platters, plus a choice of fried rice or noodles.
Tokyo Express
RestaurantsChima Steakhouse
RestaurantsGauchos deliver all-you-can-eat meats at this modern-looking Brazilian eatery with a salad bar.
Chima Steakhouse
RestaurantsBreakfastime
RestaurantsSouthern comfort-food favorites like mac 'n' cheese in a casual wood-walled space.
Breakfastime
RestaurantsBad Daddys Burger Bar
RestaurantsCasual eatery specializing in chef-inspired burgers, plus chopped salads and craft beer on tap.
Bad Daddys Burger Bar
RestaurantsVan Loi II | Vietnamese
RestaurantsSimple Vietnamese restaurant offering pho, banh mi sandwiches & other familiar eats.
Van Loi II | Vietnamese
RestaurantsLa Cava Restaurant | Italian
RestaurantsTraditional Italian fare served in an old church turned rustic restaurant with stained glass.
La Cava Restaurant | Italian
RestaurantsOmakase Experience By Primefish
RestaurantsExclusive, 6-seater sushi bar featuring omakase menus plus sake and wine pairings.
Omakase Experience By Primefish
RestaurantsCity Barbeque
RestaurantsCounter-serve smokehouse chain offering classic barbecue fare in down-home settings.
City Barbeque
RestaurantsD.D. PECKERS WING SHACK
RestaurantsHangout with burgers & lots of chicken wings in a casual space with live music & sports on TV.
D.D. PECKERS WING SHACK
RestaurantsCondado Tacos
RestaurantsBuild-your-own tacos are the specialty at this casual restaurant offering a variety of proteins and sauces.
Condado Tacos
RestaurantsDean's Italian Steakhouse
RestaurantsPrime steaks, homemade pasta, and other classic fare in a rustic setting with a robust wine list and cocktails.
Dean's Italian Steakhouse
RestaurantsRomeo & Juliet Pizzeria
RestaurantsLow-key restaurant with outdoor tables fixing up chicken wings, pizzas, sandwiches & pasta dishes.
Romeo & Juliet Pizzeria
RestaurantsOsteria
RestaurantsContemporary dining space serving fine Italian fare such as handmade pasta & meat & seafood entrees.
Osteria
RestaurantsRody's Tavern
RestaurantsAmerican pub standards like burgers, wings & craft beer in chill surrounds with sports on TV.
Rody's Tavern
RestaurantsOsteria LuCa
RestaurantsPizzas, pastas, and seafood at this Italian eatery with a casual atmosphere.
Osteria LuCa
RestaurantsChex Grill & Wings
RestaurantsCounter-serve chain eatery known for its chicken wings and offering sandwiches and sides.
Chex Grill & Wings
RestaurantsOak Steakhouse
RestaurantsLocally sourced premium steaks & a menu of American plates that changes with the seasons.
Oak Steakhouse
RestaurantsTampopo Ramen & Hibachi | Japanese
RestaurantsVibrant, family-owned Japanese restaurant, serving ramen selections and classic dishes.
Tampopo Ramen & Hibachi | Japanese
RestaurantsChex Grill & Wings
RestaurantsCasual restaurant turning out hot subs, wraps, and chicken wings, including halal options.
Chex Grill & Wings
RestaurantsCatalú
RestaurantsUpscale eatery serving paella and other traditional tapas dishes, plus cocktails and wine.
Catalú
RestaurantsMACHETE
RestaurantsHip destination offering creative American cuisine & craft cocktails in an industrial-style space.
MACHETE
RestaurantsMcKoy's Smokehouse and Saloon
RestaurantsRustic, casual, family-run spot offering BBQ & other comfort food plus weekly drink specials.
McKoy's Smokehouse and Saloon
RestaurantsSOGO Japanese Seafood Steakhouse
RestaurantsThis relaxed hibachi spot also offers lunch & kids' menus in a shopping center setting.
SOGO Japanese Seafood Steakhouse
RestaurantsLang Van
RestaurantsVietnamese specialties from noodles to soup headline at this simple eatery that also delivers.
Lang Van
RestaurantsSabaidee Thai & Sushi Bar Concord
RestaurantsA menu focused on sushi & classic Thai dishes & cocktails in a rustic setting with patio seating.
Sabaidee Thai & Sushi Bar Concord
RestaurantsPhat Burrito
RestaurantsCounter-service outpost serving Southwestern-style Mexican basics in funky, colorful quarters.
Phat Burrito
RestaurantsStamey’s Barbecue
RestaurantsLongtime family-owned barbecue joint serving slow-cooked pork & chicken plates with classic sides.
Stamey’s Barbecue
Restaurants1618 Midtown
RestaurantsCasual, contemporary wine bar & bistro serving microbrews, craft cocktails & creative small plates.
1618 Midtown
RestaurantsSaigon Cuisine Restaurant | Vietnamese
RestaurantsRelaxed, unassuming destination for Vietnamese cuisine, including vegetarian options.
Saigon Cuisine Restaurant | Vietnamese
RestaurantsThe Horseshoe
RestaurantsLocal sports bar with a large selection of beer and cocktails, and bar bites, plus trivia nights and an outdoor patio.
The Horseshoe
RestaurantsPizzeria L'Italiano
RestaurantsUnassuming pizzeria serving pies & slices, plus stromboli, calzones, pasta & wings.
Pizzeria L'Italiano
RestaurantsGiovanni's Italian Restaurant
RestaurantsElevated Italian plates served in a white-tablecloth setting with outdoor seating.
Giovanni's Italian Restaurant
RestaurantsSullivan's Steakhouse
RestaurantsSteakhouse chain serving beef, seafood & cocktails in swanky surrounds with live music.
Sullivan's Steakhouse
RestaurantsChex Grill & Wings
RestaurantsCasual, kid-friendly eatery serving Buffalo-style wings and fried chicken, along with burgers, Philly cheesesteaks and subs.
Chex Grill & Wings
RestaurantsMOOYAH Burgers, Fries & Shakes
RestaurantsCounter-serve chain for custom burgers, including poultry & veggie versions, plus fries & shakes.
MOOYAH Burgers, Fries & Shakes
RestaurantsSteak 48
RestaurantsHigh-end steakhouse serving prime cuts, seafood & shellfish in an elegant, modern venue.
Steak 48
RestaurantsLittle Mama’s Italian
RestaurantsClassic Italian comfort food such as meatballs and homemade mozzarella, served in a casual setting with a full bar.
Little Mama’s Italian
RestaurantsBenny Ferrovia’s Pizza
RestaurantsRelaxed restaurant serving 14" slices or 28" whole pies of New York-style pizza, plus beer.
Benny Ferrovia’s Pizza
RestaurantsBad Daddy's Burger Bar
RestaurantsHip, buzzy chain serving creative burgers with gourmet toppings, plus hand-cut fries & other sides.
Bad Daddy's Burger Bar
RestaurantsBeef 'N Bottle Steakhouse
RestaurantsThis traditional steakhouse serves high-end steaks & seafood in a candlelit, wood-paneled setting.
Beef 'N Bottle Steakhouse
RestaurantsHaberdish
RestaurantsStylish Southern kitchen serving craft cocktails, plus comfort food like fried chicken & biscuits.
Haberdish
RestaurantsWasabi Cafe
RestaurantsLow-key Pan-Asian eatery offering a broad menu of sushi, Japanese entrees & Thai curries.
Wasabi Cafe
RestaurantsCapriano's
RestaurantsShopping-center Italian joint with a mural-lined dining room & menu of staples like pizza & pasta.
Capriano's
RestaurantsMac's Speed Shop
RestaurantsLocal restaurant & bar chain serving BBQ, burgers, wings, Southern fare & more, plus numerous beers.
Mac's Speed Shop
RestaurantsLuce
RestaurantsModern, high-end Northern Italian cuisine served in a sophisticated setting with a patio.
Luce
RestaurantsPho Van
RestaurantsCasual restaurant specializing in Vietnamese comfort food, including pho, rice dishes, and banh mi.
Pho Van
RestaurantsWhat-A-Burger
RestaurantsCirca-1950 fast-food chain for counter-serve burgers, some stacked with multiple patties.
What-A-Burger
RestaurantsMario's Pizza
RestaurantsCounter-service pizzeria serving New York-style pies along with Italian dishes and subs.
Mario's Pizza
RestaurantsMoo & Brew
RestaurantsA long list of burgers & craft beer served in a chill space with a patio & sports on TV.
Moo & Brew
RestaurantsSpice Charlotte
RestaurantsUpscale dining spot showcasing global cuisine and an elaborate cocktail menu in chic surroundings.
Spice Charlotte
RestaurantsSalvino Cucina Italiana
RestaurantsClassic white-tablecloth Italian eatery with wine & standard entrees like linguine & veal.
Salvino Cucina Italiana
RestaurantsRomano's Italian Cuisine
RestaurantsCasual eatery serving up a large menu of Italian favorites in family-friendly environs.
Romano's Italian Cuisine
RestaurantsViet-Thai
RestaurantsFamily-owned venue offering familiar Vietnamese dishes, particularly pho, in a casual setting.
Viet-Thai
RestaurantsMediterraneo Restaurant
RestaurantsRelaxed, family-owned fixture preparing handcrafted pizza along with Italian & Lebanese specialties.
Mediterraneo Restaurant
RestaurantsBreakfastime - Copperfield Blvd.
RestaurantsSouthern, casual eatery serving breakfast and lunch staples such as pancakes and waffles as well as burgers.
Breakfastime - Copperfield Blvd.
RestaurantsHickory Tree Turkey BBQ
RestaurantsCasual food truck offering soul food and barbecue, including popular dishes such as mac and cheese and peach cobbler.
Hickory Tree Turkey BBQ
RestaurantsPie In the Sky Pizza
RestaurantsCasual pizza parlor serving New York-style slices and pies, plus sandwiches and local beer.
Pie In the Sky Pizza
RestaurantsIchiban Japanese Seafood Steakhouse
RestaurantsClassic Japanese steakhouse with tabletop hibachi-grilled meats & seafood, plus a full bar.
Ichiban Japanese Seafood Steakhouse
RestaurantsRuth's Chris Steak House
RestaurantsOutpost of upmarket steakhouse chain known for sizzling, butter-topped beef in an elegant setting
Ruth's Chris Steak House
RestaurantsHops Burger Bar
RestaurantsRelaxed burger eatery featuring a wall menu of fries, plus locally brewed beers and wines.
Hops Burger Bar
RestaurantsEast Coast Wings + Grill
RestaurantsAmerican grill chain specializing in chicken wings in many flavors & levels of heat.
East Coast Wings + Grill
RestaurantsCarpe Vinum 121
RestaurantsRestaurant offering an upscale menu of steaks and seafood dishes, plus a wide selection of wines.
Carpe Vinum 121
RestaurantsTap and Vine Quail Hollow
RestaurantsCasual place offering tapas and comfort food, plus a range of wines, and live music.
Tap and Vine Quail Hollow
RestaurantsLucky 32 Southern Kitchen
RestaurantsFarm-to-table Southern fare, plentiful wines & craft beers in a chill setting with outdoor tables.
Lucky 32 Southern Kitchen
RestaurantsLula Banh Mi & Pho (Arboretum)
RestaurantsCasual eatery frying up Vietnamese classics, including noodle dishes, sandwiches and beef stew.
Lula Banh Mi & Pho (Arboretum)
RestaurantsMezzanotte Ristorante
RestaurantsBrick-oven pizza & other rustic Italian fare is served in a dark-wood space with a patio.
Mezzanotte Ristorante
RestaurantsMelt Kitchen and Bar
RestaurantsPanini, salads & other American cafe fare, plus wine & cocktails, in a sunny space with big windows.
Melt Kitchen and Bar
RestaurantsSalty Caper Wood Fired Pizza
RestaurantsLocal chain serving gourmet pizzas, calzones, sgabei & beer in a relaxed atmosphere.
Salty Caper Wood Fired Pizza
RestaurantsChex Grill & Wings
RestaurantsCounter-serve spot offering a variety of chicken wings plus grilled items, sides, and other comfort food.
Chex Grill & Wings
RestaurantsUndercurrent Restaurant
RestaurantsUpscale, locally sourced New American fare in a refined, white-tablecloth setting.
Undercurrent Restaurant
RestaurantsSTIR
RestaurantsRelaxed, roomy venue offering carefully sourced plates, an extensive cocktail menu & take-out.
STIR
RestaurantsRu San's
RestaurantsCasual Japanese eatery with a large menu including yakitori, creative sushi rolls & seafood.
Ru San's
RestaurantsHokkaido ramen & sushi
RestaurantsCasual ramen shop also specializing in sushi and Japanese entrees, plus dim sum and hibachi.
Hokkaido ramen & sushi
RestaurantsBiscuit Belly
RestaurantsFamily-friendly biscuits-focused eatery serving breakfast and brunch dishes such as fried green tomatoes, gravy and pork sausage…
Biscuit Belly
RestaurantsTony's Pizza
RestaurantsCasual eatery with oversized NY-style pies & slices, plus Italian subs & red-sauce entrees.
Tony's Pizza
RestaurantsScrambled Southern Diner
RestaurantsEclectic breakfast & lunch spot with hearty American dishes, regional draft beers & outdoor seating.
Scrambled Southern Diner
RestaurantsBang Bang Burgers
RestaurantsArtisanal burgers with housemade toppings & other sandwiches are made at this counter-serve outfit.
Bang Bang Burgers
RestaurantsMambo Grill & Tapas
RestaurantsHomestyle Cuban & Caribbean specialties, plus a full bar with cocktails, in a utilitarian space.
Mambo Grill & Tapas
RestaurantsBarcelona Wine Bar
RestaurantsWarm and welcoming Spanish tavern serving seasonal small plates, plus Spanish wines.
Barcelona Wine Bar
RestaurantsOutback Steakhouse
RestaurantsBoisterous Australian-themed chain serving steaks, seafood & other hearty steakhouse fare.
Outback Steakhouse
RestaurantsPastabilities | Italian
RestaurantsAn eclectic menu with build-your-own-pastas, plus wines & craft beers, in a casual, modern setting.
Pastabilities | Italian
RestaurantsYama Loso
RestaurantsJapanese restaurant offering small plates and other fare, along with beer, wine, cocktails, and sake.
Yama Loso
RestaurantsMidwood Smokehouse
RestaurantsRegional BBQ specialties served up on plates & in sandwiches in a roadhouselike setting.
Midwood Smokehouse
RestaurantsMac's Speed Shop
RestaurantsLocal restaurant & bar chain serving BBQ, burgers, wings, Southern fare & more, plus numerous beers.
Mac's Speed Shop
RestaurantsTHE SMOKE PIT
RestaurantsCountry-style eatery serving BBQ ribs, brisket & pulled pork, plus wings & Southern sides.
THE SMOKE PIT
RestaurantsCowbell Burger & Whiskey Bar
RestaurantsCocktails, gourmet burgers & more in a trendy room with dark wood, chandeliers & music memorabilia.
Cowbell Burger & Whiskey Bar
RestaurantsEasy Like Sunday
RestaurantsCasual breakfast and brunch restaurant serving comfort food, plus beer, wine, and cocktails.
Easy Like Sunday
RestaurantsSlices Pizza by Tony
RestaurantsEasygoing pizza joint serving classic & creative slices, pies & Italian-American staples & specials.
Slices Pizza by Tony
RestaurantsPisces Sushi Bar and Lounge
RestaurantsClassic & unconventional sushi, plus Japanese teppanyaki fare & cocktails in colorful, mod environs.
Pisces Sushi Bar and Lounge
RestaurantsBanh Mi Brothers
RestaurantsFamily-owned eatery offering spring rolls & banh mi sandwiches with vegan options in a casual space.
Banh Mi Brothers
RestaurantsNew Zealand Cafe
RestaurantsDishes from New Zealand, China & Japan, including sushi & hibachi fare, in a snug, simple space.
New Zealand Cafe
RestaurantsDeluxe Fun Dining
RestaurantsVibrant establishment serving elevated New American & global cuisine in a stylish, whimsical space.
Deluxe Fun Dining
RestaurantsJack Brown's
RestaurantsBar chain serving creative burgers & a lengthy list of beers in a casual, funky space.
Jack Brown's
RestaurantsMizumi Hibachi and Sushi
RestaurantsSimple Japanese place for hibachi fare, bento boxes & sushi, including an all-you-can-eat option.
Mizumi Hibachi and Sushi
RestaurantsShuckin' Shack Oyster Bar
RestaurantsFamily-friendly hub for steamed & raw shellfish, wings & beers served in a no-frills setting.
Shuckin' Shack Oyster Bar
RestaurantsDarryl's Wood Fired Grill
RestaurantsFamily-friendly eatery/watering hole with a diverse American menu & extensive beer & wine lists.
Darryl's Wood Fired Grill
RestaurantsMidwood Smokehouse
RestaurantsRegional BBQ specialties served up on plates & in sandwiches in a roadhouselike setting.
Midwood Smokehouse
RestaurantsHendrix Barbecue
RestaurantsFamily-friendly BBQ spot with a drive-thru window dishing up traditional slow-cooked meat & sides.
Hendrix Barbecue
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