Restaurants in North Carolina

Our guide to restaurants in North Carolina

General restaurants are places that do not fit neatly into a single cuisine: family restaurants, grills, bistros, eclectic kitchens and multi-cuisine menus. They are often local favorites that serve a bit of everything, from breakfast plates to steaks and seafood.

Because menus vary so much, it is worth checking the menu, recent reviews and the opening hours before visiting. Calling ahead is the best way to confirm specials and wait times.

Opening hours

Based on 555 restaurants in North Carolina with published hours, the typical weekday schedule runs from 11:00 AM to 9:00 PM. 72% are open on Sundays, 46% are open seven days a week and 38% stay open until 10 PM or later.

Prices

Across 158 menus from restaurants in North Carolina, the median item costs $9.95; half of all priced items fall between $5.00 and $15.00. The most common menu sections are Salads, Sides, Desserts, and Sandwiches.

Services

Of 4,831 restaurants with detailed profiles in our guide: 98% list “dine-in”, 92% list “delivery”, 80% list “accepts reservations”, 77% list “good for kids”, 73% list “takeaway”, and 73% list “high chairs”.