Central North Carolina Restaurants

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  • 1. Krankies Coffee

    $ | Downtown

    Winston's hippest coffee joint is known for its biscuits and burgers as much as its espresso. A warehouselike interior offers plenty of room to spread out, and ample outdoor tables fill with locals relaxing or working on sunny days.

    211 E. 3rd St., Winston-Salem, North Carolina, 27101, USA
    336-722--3016

    Known For

    • A chicken biscuit marinated in honey and Texas Pete
    • Miel iced coffee lattes, flavored with spices and honey
    • Full bar to get your midday drink on

    Restaurant Details

    Rate Includes: Closed Mon.
  • 2. Lucky 32 Southern Kitchen

    $$$ | Friendly

    Gourmet meets fried catfish at this staple of Greensboro fine dining for three decades. A remodel in 2020 brought the chic dining room up to par with the elevated, Delta-inspired cuisine. Cocktails like the peach-honeysuckle margarita are as grand as the hearty jambalaya, a rich amalgam of andouille sausage, pulled chicken, and Carolina shrimp.

    1421 Westover Terr., Greensboro, North Carolina, 27408, USA
    336-370--0707

    Known For

    • Silky sweet she-crab soup
    • Short ribs braised in sweet tea
    • Skilled, friendly service

    Restaurant Details

    Rate Includes: Closed Sun. and Mon.
  • 3. Beasley's Chicken + Honey

    $ | Downtown

    James Beard Award--winning chef Ashley Christensen (also behind Poole's Diner) opened this hip fried chicken spot, which serves the namesake dish as well as modern takes on Southern classics. Sit at the bar and wash down the restaurant's hearty cuisine with a craft cocktail or glass of champagne. Brunch is also a hit on the weekends.

    237 S. Wilmington St., Raleigh, North Carolina, 27601, USA
    919-322–0127

    Known For

    • Elevated Southern classics
    • Fried chicken and honey, duh
    • Hip atmosphere

    Restaurant Details

    Rate Includes: Closed Tues.
  • 4. Herons

    $$$$ | American

    At this elegant hotel restaurant, the menu shifts with the seasons and is always filled with new twists on traditional Southern dishes and international fare. Truly farm to fork, the restaurant uses produce from its own sustainable farm, which is less than a mile away.

    Umstead Hotel & Spa, 100 Woodland Pond Dr., Cary, North Carolina, 27513, USA
    919-447–4200

    Known For

    • Sustainability-driven Southern entrées
    • Always-changing menu with local ingredients
    • In-house pastry chef

    Restaurant Details

    Rate Includes: No dinner Sun.
  • 5. Mozelle's

    $$$ | Downtown

    Located in the historic West End neighborhood, this small, cheery café with shaded sidewalk seating offers Southern fare with a touch of elegance. The menu is based on seasonal local ingredients, with standouts that include the Southern spring rolls, bacon-wrapped meat loaf, and fried chicken with peach chutney. The bistro also regularly hosts curated wine dinners. On the weekends, brunch with sake Bloody Marys and tomato pie is a hit.

    878 W. 4th St., Winston-Salem, North Carolina, 27101, USA
    336-703--5400

    Known For

    • Inspired Southern fare based on the freshest ingredients
    • Legendary tomato pie
    • Weekend brunch with both light and hearty options

    Restaurant Details

    Rate Includes: Closed Mon.
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  • 6. Sweet Potatoes

    $$ | Downtown

    This restaurant's full name is Sweet Potatoes (Well Shut My Mouth!), and once you have a taste of these Southern classics, you'll know why. Expect friendly service and more food than you could possibly eat.

    607 Trade St., Winston-Salem, North Carolina, 27101, USA
    336-727–4844

    Known For

    • Fried chicken, biscuits, and other Southern staples
    • Namesake-worthy sweet potatoes (including in fry and pie form)
    • Delicious Sunday brunch

    Restaurant Details

    Rate Includes: Closed Mon.

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