The best restaurants in Wilson
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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
RestaurantsPizza Hut
RestaurantsPopular delivery, carry-out & dine-in chain known for pizza, wings & pasta, plus sides & desserts.
Pizza Hut
RestaurantsM Sushi
RestaurantsDimly lit, industrial-chic space turning out traditional Japanese seafood, plus sushi options.
M Sushi
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
RestaurantsBar Virgile
RestaurantsStylish, low-key hangout offering inventive cocktails, charcuterie & globally inspired dishes.
Bar Virgile
RestaurantsLet's Eat Soul Food
RestaurantsCasual eatery serving Southern staples like fried fish, mac and cheese and oxtails, plus desserts.
Let's Eat Soul Food
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
RestaurantsAlimentari at Mothers & Sons
RestaurantsSandwich shop for breakfast and lunch, plus a market for olives, pesto, beer and wine.
Alimentari at Mothers & Sons
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
RestaurantsMothers & Sons Trattoria
RestaurantsA homey, yet stylish spot focused on homemade Italian cuisine, craft cocktails & wine.
Mothers & Sons Trattoria
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
RestaurantsGuglhupf Restaurant
RestaurantsVibrant cafe serving seasonal German fare, baked goods & drinks in an open, airy venue.
Guglhupf Restaurant
RestaurantsCook Out
RestaurantsBranch of a fast-food chain known for its drive-thru BBQ, burgers & more than 40 milkshake flavors.
Cook Out
RestaurantsMr. Fries Man
RestaurantsCasual eatery serving creative combinations of loaded French fries, including vegetarian options.
Mr. Fries Man
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
RestaurantsGRUB Durham
RestaurantsAn old gas station turned Southern eatery with a rooftop bar, serving classic bites & milkshakes.
GRUB Durham
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
RestaurantsLittle Bull
RestaurantsSmall plates such as dumplings and grilled octopus, plus cocktails, served in an upscale setting.
Little Bull
RestaurantsKickback Jack's Durham
RestaurantsLocal sports bar chain serving steak, seafood & pub grub in a lively, contemporary setting.
Kickback Jack's Durham
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
RestaurantsMarty's BBQ
RestaurantsCasual, family-friendly joint dishing up barbecued meats, fried chicken, and fish, plus a drive-thru.
Marty's BBQ
RestaurantsSmithfield's Chicken 'N Bar-B-Q
RestaurantsCounter-serve chain serving fried chicken & Eastern North Carolina-style BBQ in vinegar-based sauce.
Smithfield's Chicken 'N Bar-B-Q
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
RestaurantsA menu featuring Thai & Japanese classic & creative dishes & baked goods in a casual setting.
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
RestaurantsMateo Bar de Tapas
RestaurantsSouthern-style tapas & an extensive wine list in a casually chic, contemporary setting.
Mateo Bar de Tapas
RestaurantsPapa Johns Pizza
RestaurantsPizza take-out & delivery chain offering classic & specialty pizzas, plus wings, sides & desserts.
Papa Johns 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
RestaurantsJapanese eatery offering a variety of hot pots as well as all-you-can-eat sushi.
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
RestaurantsAkashi Sushi
RestaurantsSushi, hibachi & noodles are featured on the broad Japanese menu at this relaxed strip-mall option.
Akashi Sushi
RestaurantsSushi Nine
RestaurantsCasual spot for mixed Asian eats including pho, curries, Chinese staples & more than 40 sushi rolls.
Sushi Nine
RestaurantsPizza Inn
RestaurantsPizzeria & buffet chain offering several crust options, plus pastas & more.
Pizza Inn
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
RestaurantsFirebirds Wood Fired Grill
RestaurantsChain restaurant serving steaks, seafood & cocktails in an upscale lodgelike setting.
Firebirds Wood Fired Grill
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
RestaurantsKoKyu
RestaurantsPopular spot serving a diverse range of dishes, including vegan options, in a laid-back setting.
KoKyu
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
RestaurantsLocal 22 Kitchen & Bar
RestaurantsRelaxed gastropub serving updated comfort fare with a seasonal spin, cocktails, craft beer & wine.
Local 22 Kitchen & Bar
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
RestaurantsPizzeria Toro
RestaurantsBuzzing, modern pizza parlor featuring wood-fired pies & a bar, plus an assortment of Italian wines.
Pizzeria Toro
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
RestaurantsMetro 8 Steakhouse
RestaurantsTraditional steakhouse fare with an Argentinean accent served in a spare, genteel setting.
Metro 8 Steakhouse
RestaurantsDurham Food Hall
RestaurantsFood hall featuring laid-back eateries, cafes & a central bar in chic, contemporary surroundings.
Durham Food Hall
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
RestaurantsDain's Place
RestaurantsLow-key hangout offering burgers & basic pub grub, plus craft beer, free Wi-Fi & sports on TV.
Dain's Place
RestaurantsBida Manda
RestaurantsHip, modern hideaway for Laotian fare & exotic cocktails in a slick, yet woodsy looking space.
Bida Manda
RestaurantsPulcinella's Italian Restaurant
RestaurantsSouthern Italian dishes, plus Neapolitan- & Sicilian-style pizzas, in an old-school environment.
Pulcinella's Italian Restaurant
RestaurantsQueenBurger
RestaurantsCasual, pet-friendly eatery and bar specializing in smash burgers and fries.
QueenBurger
RestaurantsAdams Roadside BBQ
RestaurantsRelaxed spot for American BBQ staples such as brisket and pulled pork meals.
Adams Roadside BBQ
RestaurantsWaraji Japanese Restaurant
RestaurantsAn extensive sake selection, sushi & traditional cooked dishes in a minimalist setting.
Waraji Japanese Restaurant
RestaurantsBrigs at the Park Restaurant
RestaurantsBranch of a casual NC chain serving all-day breakfasts, burgers & other comfort-food staples.
Brigs at the Park Restaurant
RestaurantsTaberna Tapas
RestaurantsSpanish restaurant serving small & large plates, including paella, along with cocktails & wine.
Taberna Tapas
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
RestaurantsPRESS Coffee Crêpes Cocktails
RestaurantsAiry hangout with outdoor tables & a relaxed vibe, offering a menu of European-inspired snacks.
PRESS Coffee Crêpes Cocktails
RestaurantsOkome House
RestaurantsAll-you-can-eat Japanese eatery offering a range of sushi dishes and hibachi bites.
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
RestaurantsFood truck dishing up New York-style pies, plus Italian options and calzones.
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
RestaurantsNanaSteak
RestaurantsSteakhouse classics served in a light-filled, bi-level space with hardwood floors, a bar & a patio.
NanaSteak
RestaurantsByrd's BBQ Restaurant & Catering
RestaurantsCozy, comfy restaurant offering down-home breakfast & barbecue plates, along with catering.
Byrd's BBQ Restaurant & Catering
RestaurantsPie Pushers
RestaurantsBuzzy brick-&-mortar location for a popular food truck known for specialty pizzas & wings.
Pie Pushers
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
RestaurantsThe Refectory Cafe
RestaurantsBreakfasts, brunches & casual American food, with vegan options, in a colorful, casual setting.
The Refectory Cafe
RestaurantsPizza Hut
RestaurantsPopular delivery, carry-out & dine-in chain known for pizza, wings & pasta, plus sides & desserts.
Pizza Hut
RestaurantsSushioki
RestaurantsLow-key, strip-mall Japanese joint serving stuffed sushi burritos & rice bowls with varied toppings.
Sushioki
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