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Best Restaurants that are Worth The Drive in North Carolina

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A photo of Sullivan's Steakhouse - Raleigh restaurant
4.4
Awesome(5402)
$$$$
• Steakhouse • Raleigh
Booked 68 times today
Great dinner. Everything was wonderful. We had a filet and my friend had the sea bass which was also cooked to perfection. The sides were delicious and dairy-free for me.
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4.8
Exceptional(3925)
$$$$
• Laotian • Raleigh
Booked 15 times today
Great food and service! It was a wonderful place to reconnect with old friends.
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4.7
Exceptional(6157)
$$$$
• Farm-to-table • Raleigh
Booked 95 times today
Always a favorite when we are in town. The menu is varied and has many vegetarian and vegan options.
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4.7
Exceptional(338)
$$$$
• Tex-Mex • Cary
Booked 89 times today
Amazing Chips and sauces, their Queso Fundido was so good
A photo of Chef Warren's restaurant
4.8
Exceptional(1650)
$$$$
• French American • Southern Pines
Booked 13 times today
Everything was perfect for our anniversary dinner
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4.8
Exceptional(1164)
$$$$
• Indian • Raleigh
Booked 42 times today
We ordered the fish with curry sauce and it was amazing!! Winter salad was divine. Our server Matthew was wonderful. Sammy asked how our drinks were, told her they were perfect. Nutty by Nature was delicious dessert cocktail. Cherry on Top was my favorite drink.
A photo of Bonefish Grill - Fayetteville NC restaurant
4.3
Awesome(24)
$$$$
• Seafood • Fayetteville
Booked 17 times today
Our server, Tristan, was attentive and professional all evening. We appreciated that he stepped in for another server who was busy with a large party celebrating a birthday nearby. Our food was good, the bang bang shrimp, tuna with tempura crunch, a salmon with Asian sauces and a scallop and salmon pasta. Drinks were also nice - pineapple martini and dirty martini. We didn’t have dessert, so cannot recommend either way.
A photo of M Izakaya restaurant
4.9
Exceptional(394)
$$$$
• Asian • Cary
Booked 10 times today
Another great dinner at M Izakaya. Food and service great as always. Our 3rd visit in a couple months. Every new dish we try is excellent. We’ll be back !
A photo of Oak Steakhouse - Raleigh restaurant
4.8
Exceptional(2971)
$$$$
• Steakhouse • Raleigh
Booked 36 times today
We love it here! We took our niece and nephew for my nieces birthday celebration. As usual the food, service and cocktails were TOP NOTCH! They both said it was the best steak they ever had!! Don’t change anything! Everyone HAD A GREAT EXPERIENCE!
A photo of Lucky 32 Southern Kitchen - Cary restaurant
4.7
Exceptional(6720)
$$$$
• American • Cary
Booked 93 times today
ALWAYS amazing in every way - food, atmosphere, service!

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  • Judy
    Raleigh / Durham / Chapel Hill •10 reviews
    5.0
    Dined 2 days ago
    We loved everything about Big Cat. There wasn’t a dish we ordered that wasn’t delicious! The whole experience was enjoyable and fun!
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    Big Cat$$$$• Contemporary American• Raleigh
    •
    4.8
  • AprilGold
    Raleigh / Durham / Chapel Hill •20 reviews
    5.0
    Dined on 24 Oct 2026
    Yum as always! Food is wonderful. Milton and Elvis as the best. The rosemary naan is transcendent 😂 Bartender makes an amazing mule. Family area is beautiful and vibrant. The lounge is a nice change of pace for date night.
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    Lime & Lemon Indian Grill & Bar - Apex$$$$• Indian• Apex
    •
    4.6
  • ZontreyGold
    Raleigh / Durham / Chapel Hill •6 reviews
    5.0
    Dined on 23 Oct 2026
    This was our second time eating here. The first time was pretty good, good enough to come back but this time the foot was remarkably better. Even the bread was better than last time. They have easily earned a spot at the top of our regular rotation.
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    The Pit Authentic BBQ$$$$• Southern• Raleigh
    •
    4.4
  • DanGold
    Raleigh / Durham / Chapel Hill •29 reviews
    5.0
    Dined on 16 Oct 2026
    Another great dinner at M Izakaya. Food and service great as always. Our 3rd visit in a couple months. Every new dish we try is excellent. We’ll be back !
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    M Izakaya$$$$• Asian• Cary
    •
    4.9
  • DebbieGold
    Raleigh / Durham / Chapel Hill •126 reviews
    5.0
    Dined on 8 Oct 2026
    Love the Octoberfest menu! Great pretzel, schnitzel and sausages! Malik did a great job as our server again. He's the best!
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    Carolina Brewery - Pittsboro$$$$• Southern• Chapel Hill
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    4.7
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