The best restaurants in Salisbury
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Hunt Brothers Pizza
RestaurantsConvenience store-based pizza chain doling out create-your-own pies along with wings.
Hunt Brothers Pizza
RestaurantsSheetz
RestaurantsChain offering fuel & familiar convenience goods, including packaged snacks, drinks & takeaway fare.
Sheetz
RestaurantsDue Amici Pizza
RestaurantsVoted best New York style pizza in Charlotte for five years running, Due Amici Pizza keeps it classic with NYC-style pies by the slice,…
Due Amici Pizza
RestaurantsBACHI
RestaurantsWhen your crew can’t pick between hibachi, sushi, or Filipino favorites, BACHI wraps it all into one cozy, home-like spot with fresh…
BACHI
RestaurantsAzteca mexican restaurant
RestaurantsLocal chain serving a menu of classic Mexican dishes, plus burgers & steaks, in a relaxed space.
Azteca mexican restaurant
RestaurantsNo Way Jose's Mexican Restaurant
RestaurantsQuick hop down to China Grove for No Way Jose's Mexican Restaurant, where authentic Mexican plates meet a fully stocked bar, plus homemade…
No Way Jose's Mexican Restaurant
RestaurantsMr Tokyo Japanese Restaurant
RestaurantsMr Tokyo Japanese Restaurant keeps north side sushi cravings in check with rolls, nigiri, and chef special creations at their Prosperity…
Mr Tokyo Japanese Restaurant
RestaurantsP.F. Chang's
RestaurantsFamily-friendly chain offering creative takes on Asian fare in a striking space.
P.F. Chang's
RestaurantsPlato Pronto Food Truck
RestaurantsPlato Pronto Food Truck has the kind of made-to-order quesadillas, gorditas, and tacos that make you plan tomorrow’s lunch mid-bite. Locals…
Plato Pronto Food Truck
RestaurantsAri's pizza
RestaurantsAri's Pizza is the China Grove spot doing pies with legit craft vibes, mixing classic combos with inventive seasonal toppings and a just…
Ari's pizza
RestaurantsEl Rinconcito de Puebla
RestaurantsEl Rinconcito de Puebla is the Mexican food truck locals whisper about when taco cravings hit, turning out juicy birria tacos, stuffed…
El Rinconcito de Puebla
RestaurantsHunt Brothers Pizza
RestaurantsConvenience store-based pizza chain doling out create-your-own pies along with wings.
Hunt Brothers Pizza
RestaurantsEdomae Sushi & Hibachi Grill
RestaurantsEdomae Sushi & Hibachi Grill is the low-key spot locals lean on for fresh fish rolled right and hibachi plates that actually satisfy. When…
Edomae Sushi & Hibachi Grill
RestaurantsHawthorne's NY Pizza and Bar
RestaurantsWhen the craving for true New York thin-crust hits this week, Hawthorne's NY Pizza and Bar nails the ratio of crisp, sauce, and cheese,…
Hawthorne's NY Pizza and Bar
RestaurantsPizza Hut
RestaurantsPopular delivery, carry-out & dine-in chain known for pizza, wings & pasta, plus sides & desserts.
Pizza Hut
RestaurantsFiesta Maya Mexican Restaurant
RestaurantsFamily-owned and proudly rooted in Charlotte’s University Area, Fiesta Maya Mexican Restaurant serves fresh, high-quality takes on the…
Fiesta Maya Mexican Restaurant
RestaurantsEl 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
RestaurantsMozelle's is a modern Southern bistro turning comfort classics into cravings, from shrimp and grits in sherry cream and fried chicken with…
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
RestaurantsCity Barbeque
RestaurantsCounter-serve smokehouse chain offering classic barbecue fare in down-home settings.
City Barbeque
RestaurantsLandmark Restaurant Diner
RestaurantsLandmark Restaurant Diner nails the classics, then veers into Greek specialties, triple-decker sandwiches, and legit seafood, so you can…
Landmark Restaurant Diner
RestaurantsMellow Mushroom Greensboro
RestaurantsIf your week needs a morale boost, Mellow Mushroom Greensboro is slinging creative stone-baked pies with premium ingredients, plus…
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
RestaurantsCraving dinner with a side of showtime? Kabuto Steakhouse serves hibachi style dishes hot and flavorful, a full sushi selection, and…
Kabuto Steakhouse
RestaurantsComet Grill
RestaurantsWhether you’re craving a no-fuss burger and fries or want to catch a tight local set, Comet Grill keeps the vibe easy with live music,…
Comet Grill
RestaurantsTokyo Express
RestaurantsTokyo Express leans into Japanese comfort with steak, chicken, shrimp, salmon or scallops served over fried rice or noodles, plus broccoli…
Tokyo Express
RestaurantsChima Steakhouse
RestaurantsGauchos deliver all-you-can-eat meats at this modern-looking Brazilian eatery with a salad bar.
Chima Steakhouse
RestaurantsBreakfastime
RestaurantsBreakfastime brings the cozy, wood-walled vibe and the kind of Southern plates Salisbury folks actually crave, from mac 'n' cheese to…
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
RestaurantsVan Loi II Vietnamese Restaurant & Chinese BBQ hits that happy spot between soothing and bold, with fragrant pho, roasted duck and pork,…
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
RestaurantsFor a splurgey date night, Omakase Experience by Prime Fish in Charlotte is a six-seat Edomae counter where Chef Robin Anthony, a 2026…
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
RestaurantsWith more than 25 made-daily sauces and legit sampler platters for the indecisive, D.D. Peckers Wing Shack nails that fun,…
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
RestaurantsOsteria brings Emilia-Romagna to Greensboro with handmade ravioli, strozzapreti, tagliolini, gnocchi and fettuccini, plus sauces made fresh…
Osteria
RestaurantsRody's Tavern
RestaurantsRody's Tavern keeps it local with 24 taps heavy on North Carolina craft, plus a scratch kitchen turning out fresh, never frozen wings, hand…
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
RestaurantsOak Steakhouse brings a SouthPark polish to Certified Angus Beef, with dry-aged ribeyes, house-cut filets, and buttery crab cakes alongside…
Oak Steakhouse
RestaurantsTampopo Ramen & Hibachi | Japanese
RestaurantsWhen this week needs a warm-up, Tampopo Ramen & Hibachi serves classic bowls like Tonkotsu, Miso, Shoyu, Shio and Champon that hit the…
Tampopo Ramen & Hibachi | Japanese
RestaurantsEasy Like Sunday
RestaurantsEasy Like Sunday nails that Greensboro brunch sweet spot with locally sourced, scratch-made plates, handcrafted coffee, and curated…
Easy Like Sunday
RestaurantsChex Grill & Wings
RestaurantsCasual restaurant turning out hot subs, wraps, and chicken wings, including halal options.
Chex Grill & Wings
RestaurantsPorterHouse Burger Company - Pisgah Church
RestaurantsWhether you crave a build-your-own stacker or want to wander into Pulled Pork Egg Rolls and a Fried Green Tomato BLT, PorterHouse Burger…
PorterHouse Burger Company - Pisgah Church
RestaurantsCatalú
RestaurantsUpscale eatery serving paella and other traditional tapas dishes, plus cocktails and wine.
Catalú
RestaurantsMACHETE
RestaurantsMACHETE turns North Carolina’s best ingredients into shareable, seasonal plates that lean Southern while globe-trotting on flavor, with…
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
RestaurantsLang Van
RestaurantsVietnamese specialties from noodles to soup headline at this simple eatery that also delivers.
Lang Van
RestaurantsZepeddie's Pizzeria
RestaurantsThis week, when dinner needs a win, Zepeddie's Pizzeria nails that New York-style thin crust and even thick focaccia slices, all built with…
Zepeddie's Pizzeria
RestaurantsPhat Burrito
RestaurantsCounter-service outpost serving Southwestern-style Mexican basics in funky, colorful quarters.
Phat Burrito
RestaurantsStamey’s Barbecue
RestaurantsWhen the BBQ craving hits, Stamey’s Barbecue still does it the old-school way, Lexington-style pork cooked over hardwood coals with that…
Stamey’s Barbecue
Restaurants1618 Midtown
Restaurants1618 Midtown nails the casual-but-polished sweet spot with inventive small plates, a sharp wine list, microbrews, and cocktails that…
1618 Midtown
RestaurantsSaigon Cuisine Restaurant | Vietnamese
RestaurantsWhen you want a low-key, no-fuss spot over in Greensboro that nails the essentials, Saigon Cuisine Restaurant brings authentic Vietnamese…
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
RestaurantsPizzeria L'Italiano is that downtown standby for foldable slices, saucy spaghetti, and pies that range from classic cheese to Hot Honey…
Pizzeria L'Italiano
RestaurantsGiovanni's Italian Restaurant
RestaurantsGiovanni's Italian Restaurant brings chef-driven, from-scratch dishes inspired by Sicily and Northern Italy, plus hand-cut steaks and fresh…
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
RestaurantsSteak 48 delivers USDA Prime steaks, Japanese A5 Wagyu, and fresh-daily fish and shellfish in a warm, modern setting with genuinely…
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
RestaurantsNC Mix Grill
RestaurantsWhen you want legit halal without leaving Salisbury, NC Mix Grill rolls up with fresh-grilled eats that taste like someone actually watched…
NC Mix Grill
RestaurantsHaberdish
RestaurantsStylish Southern kitchen serving craft cocktails, plus comfort food like fried chicken & biscuits.
Haberdish
RestaurantsIf your week could use a little Gatsby, The White Rabbit Cocktail Parlour-Speakeasy, Restaurant, Bar delivers a Roaring ’20s escape with…
Capriano's
RestaurantsCraving comfort carbs without the fuss? Capriano's keeps Salisbury fed with classic Italian done right, from New York-style pizza and…
Capriano's
RestaurantsMac's Speed Shop
RestaurantsLocal restaurant & bar chain serving BBQ, burgers, wings, Southern fare & more, plus numerous beers.
Mac's Speed Shop
RestaurantsBIG BACC BBQ JOINT
RestaurantsBig Bacc BBQ Joint is slinging tender brisket, spare ribs, and big-bite sandwiches, plus sides that matter... mac and cheese, collards,…
BIG BACC BBQ JOINT
RestaurantsLuce
RestaurantsLuce does Italian the right way, from house-made tagliatelle bolognese and pillowy gnocchi to grilled octopus and an osso buco that lingers…
Luce
RestaurantsPho Van
RestaurantsCasual restaurant specializing in Vietnamese comfort food, including pho, rice dishes, and banh mi.
Pho Van
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
RestaurantsSpice Charlotte serves sophisticated global fusion with bold flavors, shared plates, premium proteins, sushi, and elevated entrees in a…
Spice Charlotte
RestaurantsSalvino Cucina Italiana
RestaurantsSalvino Cucina Italiana pairs white-tablecloth elegance with a deep wine list and the kind of classics you crave, from linguine that twirls…
Salvino Cucina Italiana
RestaurantsRomano's Italian Cuisine
RestaurantsRomano's Italian Cuisine keeps Salisbury fed with a huge menu that hits both classic Italian and American-Italian comfort, from chicken…
Romano's Italian Cuisine
RestaurantsViet-Thai
RestaurantsFamily-owned venue offering familiar Vietnamese dishes, particularly pho, in a casual setting.
Viet-Thai
RestaurantsMediterraneo Restaurant
RestaurantsMediterraneo Restaurant is a family-run staple where handcrafted pizzas sit alongside Italian classics and Lebanese-influenced plates, all…
Mediterraneo Restaurant
RestaurantsHickory Tree Turkey BBQ
RestaurantsHickory Tree Turkey BBQ proves you can keep the smoke and lose the heaviness, serving chopped turkey barbecue, soul rolls, and those giant…
Hickory Tree Turkey BBQ
RestaurantsPie In the Sky Pizza
RestaurantsWhen you want classic New York-style slices and pies without the fuss, Pie In the Sky Pizza serves them up, plus sandwiches and local beer.…
Pie In the Sky Pizza
RestaurantsIchiban Japanese Seafood Steakhouse
RestaurantsWhen you want sizzle and smiles, Ichiban Japanese Seafood Steakhouse brings tabletop hibachi right to the conversation as chefs flip,…
Ichiban Japanese Seafood Steakhouse
RestaurantsCrust & Craft
RestaurantsCrust & Craft turns out crisp, chewy pizzas with housemade dough and sauces, fired hot for that just-right char. Creative combos alongside…
Crust & Craft
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
RestaurantsFig Thyme & Olive
RestaurantsFig Thyme & Olive puts together gorgeous charcuterie boards and tidy boxes that turn Salisbury weeknights into something special. Think…
Fig Thyme & Olive
RestaurantsHops Burger Bar
RestaurantsHops Burger Bar keeps it simple and seriously good, with a superior Angus blend, a wall of fry options, and local craft 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
RestaurantsCarpe Vinum 121 is where Salisbury folks go when they want dry-aged steaks, pristine raw bar picks, and classic French-and-Med flavors…
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
RestaurantsIf you haven’t checked Lucky 32 Southern Kitchen in Greensboro lately, they’re in v3.7 mode with refreshed digs and the same earnest…
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
RestaurantsSalty Caper Wood Fired Pizza is the laid-back spot for blistered, wood-fired pies with thoughtful toppings, legit calzones, and sgabei…
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
RestaurantsBella Roma
RestaurantsWhether you're in a pepperoni mood or chasing something Mediterranean, Bella Roma Pizzeria covers it with classic pies, gyros, hearty…
Bella Roma
RestaurantsUndercurrent Restaurant
RestaurantsUndercurrent Restaurant leans into locally sourced New American plates in an upscale, refined, white-tablecloth setting that actually feels…
Undercurrent Restaurant
RestaurantsSTIR
RestaurantsRelaxed, roomy venue offering carefully sourced plates, an extensive cocktail menu & take-out.
STIR
RestaurantsRu San's
RestaurantsRu San's has been keeping Charlotte happily fed for over 20 years with creative sushi rolls, yakitori, and Japanese comfort staples that…
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
RestaurantsWhen you want that foldable, straight-from-NY vibe, Tony's Pizza rolls out oversized pies and slices that hit just right. Back it up with a…
Tony's Pizza
RestaurantsScrambled Southern Diner
RestaurantsTucked in Lindley Park, Scrambled Southern Diner keeps breakfast going all day, with a lunch menu when you're ready to switch gears. Expect…
Scrambled Southern Diner
RestaurantsBang Bang Burgers
RestaurantsBang Bang Burgers has your weeknight solved, with scratch-made, cooked-to-temperature patties, hand cut fries, and housemade sauces served…
Bang Bang Burgers
RestaurantsMambo Grill & Tapas
RestaurantsWhether your week needs a little island sunshine or just something tastier than leftovers, Mambo Grill & Tapas serves authentic Cuban…
Mambo Grill & Tapas
RestaurantsBarcelona Wine Bar
RestaurantsWarm and welcoming Spanish tavern serving seasonal small plates, plus Spanish wines.
Barcelona Wine Bar
RestaurantsPastabilities
RestaurantsPastabilities lets you play chef with build-your-own pasta bowls and an eclectic menu, plus wines and craft beers to back it up. Casual,…
Pastabilities
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