The best restaurants in Statesville
166 restaurants we’ve checked and stand behind — with the story on each one. Not a ranking; a record.
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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
RestaurantsX Brazilian Steakhouse
RestaurantsCraving real churrasco, Charlotte? X Brazilian Steakhouse is serving authentic Brazilian barbecue with premium cuts fire-grilled the…
X Brazilian Steakhouse
RestaurantsLakeHouse Wine Bar & Grill
RestaurantsCraving an easy weeknight upgrade? LakeHouse Wine Bar & Grill serves steaks, seafood, house‑made pasta, and in‑house desserts alongside…
LakeHouse Wine Bar & Grill
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
RestaurantsChopstix
RestaurantsChopstix has been a Statesville staple since 2000, turning out Thai dishes built on seasonal, super fresh ingredients in a setting that…
Chopstix
RestaurantsBroad St Burger Co
RestaurantsBroad Street Burger Co. is the easy win when you want fresh, never frozen patties you can deck out just right, plus hot dogs and brats.…
Broad St Burger Co
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
Restaurantsfamily taco shop mexican cuisine
RestaurantsWhen the craving hits, Family Taco Shop Mexican Cuisine keeps it simple and satisfying with honest-to-goodness tacos and classic Mexican…
family taco shop mexican cuisine
RestaurantsJay Bee's
RestaurantsNo-frills, counter-serve spot with a drive-thru selling jumbo hot dogs, burgers & shakes since 1980.
Jay Bee's
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
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
RestaurantsMac's Speed Shop
RestaurantsLocal restaurant & bar chain serving BBQ, burgers, wings, Southern fare & more, plus numerous beers.
Mac's Speed Shop
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
RestaurantsChima Steakhouse
RestaurantsGauchos deliver all-you-can-eat meats at this modern-looking Brazilian eatery with a salad bar.
Chima Steakhouse
RestaurantsBad Daddys Burger Bar
RestaurantsCasual eatery specializing in chef-inspired burgers, plus chopped salads and craft beer on tap.
Bad Daddys Burger Bar
RestaurantsOmakase Experience By Primefish
RestaurantsExclusive, 6-seater sushi bar featuring omakase menus plus sake and wine pairings.
Omakase Experience By Primefish
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 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
RestaurantsBARREL & FORK
RestaurantsAn intimate destination presenting seasonal New American plates for dinner & Sunday brunch.
BARREL & FORK
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
RestaurantsNoboru Japanese Steakhouse & Sushi Bar
RestaurantsCasual restaurant dishing up Japanese fare including hibachi specialties cooked tableside.
Noboru Japanese Steakhouse & Sushi Bar
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
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
RestaurantsPhat Burrito
RestaurantsCounter-service outpost serving Southwestern-style Mexican basics in funky, colorful quarters.
Phat Burrito
RestaurantsMezzaluna II
RestaurantsOld-world Italian eatery for classic pastas & meat dishes amid subtle Tuscan decor & framed prints.
Mezzaluna II
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
RestaurantsBristol Café & Catering
RestaurantsBustling, cozy eatery whipping up creative American grub (burgers, tacos), cocktails and brunch items.
Bristol Café & Catering
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
RestaurantsFarm House Family Restaurant
RestaurantsCasual breakfast-to-dinner spot serving Southern-style comfort food, plus homemade desserts.
Farm House Family Restaurant
RestaurantsPizza Hut
RestaurantsPopular delivery, carry-out & dine-in chain known for pizza, wings & pasta, plus sides & desserts.
Pizza Hut
RestaurantsMOOYAH Burgers, Fries & Shakes
RestaurantsCounter-serve chain for custom burgers, including poultry & veggie versions, plus fries & shakes.
MOOYAH Burgers, Fries & Shakes
RestaurantsHello Mẹ Vietnamese Kitchen
RestaurantsCasual eatery serving classic Vietnamese staples such as pho and bánh mì sandwiches as well as rice bowls.
Hello Mẹ Vietnamese Kitchen
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
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
RestaurantsMi Pueblo Mexican Grill
RestaurantsLocal Mexican chain serving a lengthy menu of traditional dishes in a casual atmosphere.
Mi Pueblo Mexican Grill
RestaurantsCook Out
RestaurantsBranch of a fast-food chain known for its drive-thru BBQ, burgers & more than 40 milkshake flavors.
Cook Out
RestaurantsKatana Kitchen
RestaurantsCasual eatery for sushi rolls, hibachi plates and poke bowls as well as other Japanese fusion entrees.
Katana Kitchen
RestaurantsMoo & Brew
RestaurantsA long list of burgers & craft beer served in a chill space with a patio & sports on TV.
Moo & Brew
RestaurantsEast Coast Wings + Grill
RestaurantsAmerican grill chain specializing in chicken wings in many flavors & levels of heat.
East Coast Wings + Grill
RestaurantsIt's Just Wings
RestaurantsLively family-friendly chain serving ribs, burgers, and other comfort dishes.
It's Just Wings
RestaurantsSpice Charlotte
RestaurantsUpscale dining spot showcasing global cuisine and an elaborate cocktail menu in chic surroundings.
Spice Charlotte
RestaurantsViet-Thai
RestaurantsFamily-owned venue offering familiar Vietnamese dishes, particularly pho, in a casual setting.
Viet-Thai
RestaurantsGroucho's Deli
RestaurantsChain restaurant known for classic deli sandwiches & signature sides such as potato salad.
Groucho's Deli
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
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
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
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
RestaurantsChex Grill & Wings
RestaurantsCounter-serve spot offering a variety of chicken wings plus grilled items, sides, and other comfort food.
Chex Grill & Wings
RestaurantsAmalfi's Pizza Italian Restaurant
RestaurantsNew York–style pizzas, pastas & traditional entrees served in a casual space with rustic touches.
Amalfi's Pizza Italian Restaurant
RestaurantsOl' Bob's BBQ & Catering
RestaurantsNorth Carolina-style barbecue, burgers & wings served in a long-standing diner with simple decor.
Ol' Bob's BBQ & Catering
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
RestaurantsBang Bang Burgers
RestaurantsArtisanal burgers with housemade toppings & other sandwiches are made at this counter-serve outfit.
Bang Bang Burgers
RestaurantsGold Mine Cafe
RestaurantsFriendly family-owned diner serving classic breakfast fare in a cozy space.
Gold Mine Cafe
RestaurantsBarcelona Wine Bar
RestaurantsWarm and welcoming Spanish tavern serving seasonal small plates, plus Spanish wines.
Barcelona Wine Bar
RestaurantsPower Cross Cafe
RestaurantsFamily-friendly option serving Southern comfort fare for breakfast and lunch.
Power Cross Cafe
RestaurantsMaola's Pizzeria & Restaurant
RestaurantsRelaxed pizza parlor and Italian restaurant known for its meatball sub and garlic knots, plus beer, wine and entrees.
Maola's Pizzeria & Restaurant
RestaurantsAmalfi's Pizza of Conover
RestaurantsCozy parlor in a shopping center with thin-crust pizza & Italian dishes, plus hot & cold sandwiches.
Amalfi's Pizza of Conover
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
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
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
RestaurantsDomino's Pizza.
RestaurantsDelivery, carryout & dine-in chain offering a wide range of pizzas, plus a variety of other dishes & sides.
Domino's Pizza.
RestaurantsPapa Johns Pizza
RestaurantsPizza take-out & delivery chain offering classic & specialty pizzas, plus wings, sides & desserts.
Papa Johns Pizza
RestaurantsJack Brown's
RestaurantsBar chain serving creative burgers & a lengthy list of beers in a casual, funky space.
Jack Brown's
RestaurantsMidwood Smokehouse
RestaurantsRegional BBQ specialties served up on plates & in sandwiches in a roadhouselike setting.
Midwood Smokehouse
RestaurantsPho@University
RestaurantsCasual Vietnamese eatery known for its pho broth and big portions.
Pho@University
RestaurantsDogwood Southern Table & Bar
RestaurantsRestaurant serving Southern eats made with local ingredients in a stylish, rustic space with a bar.
Dogwood Southern Table & Bar
RestaurantsBurgers & Wings
RestaurantsCasual burger, wings and steaks joint with friendly staff offering a range of classic sandwiches and dogs, plus fries.
Burgers & Wings
RestaurantsEver Andalo
RestaurantsCozy Italian eatery featuring grilled octopus, branzino, pastas and a wine list, plus cocktails.
Ever Andalo
RestaurantsFumée
RestaurantsCasual restaurant and bar offering comfort food, cocktails, hookah, and regular live music.
Fumée
RestaurantsPARA Charlotte
RestaurantsCozy restaurant, lounge and bar serving small plates from around the world plus cocktails.
PARA Charlotte
RestaurantsEggspectation - Charlotte
RestaurantsStylish chain serving a lengthy egg-focused breakfast menu, plus American lunch & dinner fare.
Eggspectation - Charlotte
RestaurantsCozumel Mexican Restaurant
RestaurantsMainstay for fajitas, margaritas & other Mexican staples in a relaxed, old-fashioned atmosphere.
Cozumel Mexican Restaurant
RestaurantsSnooze, an A.M. Eatery
RestaurantsVibrant, retro chain serving a seasonal menu of creative breakfast & lunch fare, plus cocktails.
Snooze, an A.M. Eatery
RestaurantsMidnight Diner
RestaurantsDiner serving scratch comfort food 24/7 in a classic railroad car-style space.
Midnight Diner
RestaurantsPisces Sushi Bar & Lounge-Lake Norman
RestaurantsCreative sushi rolls, plus grilled meats & other Asian plates, in stylish environs with a full bar.
Pisces Sushi Bar & Lounge-Lake Norman
RestaurantsMarco's Pizza
RestaurantsCounter-serve chain serving up a menu of specialty or custom pizzas for takeout or delivery.
Marco's Pizza
RestaurantsCoach's Neighborhood Grill Statesville
RestaurantsCasual, sports-centric hangout known for chicken wings, catfish bites, and cocktails.
Coach's Neighborhood Grill Statesville
RestaurantsThe Cellar at Duckworth's
RestaurantsClassy speakeasy with a vintage vibe offering creative cocktails & eclectic American fare.
The Cellar at Duckworth's
RestaurantsFresh Chef Kitchen
RestaurantsCozy restaurant chain serving familiar American dishes including pasta, steaks, salads and seafood.
Fresh Chef Kitchen
RestaurantsZämbies Pizza
RestaurantsCasual, easygoing pizzeria serving crispy, thin-crusted pies, plus garlic knots and beers.
Zämbies Pizza
RestaurantsPizzeria Omaggio
RestaurantsCraft pizzas, sandwiches, pasta & starters with beer & coffee in stylish digs with photography.
Pizzeria Omaggio
RestaurantsNorth Harbor Club
RestaurantsRegatta-themed New American fine-dining destination with waterfront patio & 9 boat slips for guests.
North Harbor Club
RestaurantsQue Onda Tacos + Tequila Uptown
RestaurantsTrendy hangout for Mexican street fare paired with a wide variety of tequilas & classic cocktails.
Que Onda Tacos + Tequila Uptown
RestaurantsRuby Sunshine
RestaurantsCasual-chic eatery serving Louisiana-inspired dishes such as shrimp and grits along with Southern brunch standards.
Ruby Sunshine
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