A spread from Cafe Pamlico, one of the North Carolina restaurants featured in TripAdvisor’s Travelers’ Choice Awards. From up-and-coming concepts to award-winning classics, North Carolina’s food scene ...

Praise keeps coming for Raleigh restaurant, now named North Carolina's best.

When we think of America’s most beloved scenic route, most people envision jaw-dropping Blue Ridge Parkway overlooks, amazing waterfalls, and/or the colorful foliage along the Blue Ridge Parkway in ...

If you’re looking for your next favorite bite of fried chicken, you may be in luck. That’s because North Carolina is home to two of the nation’s best places to eat the crunchy dish, a new report finds ...

Three North Carolina restaurantshave been named to USA TODAY's Restaurants of the Year 2026 list. Discover why they made the cut.

A North Carolina restaurant has earned a coveted Michelin Star designation. The popular guide announced its "American South" selections Monday night and while only Charlotte-based Counter earned a ...

The small but mighty Mala Pata in Raleigh has been named the state’s best Mexican restaurant by online foodie magazine Tasting Table. The publication recently put together a list of the top Mexican ...

USA TODAY Network food journalists from across the country pooled their expertise to select the 2026 Restaurants of the Year, which include dozens of places they know, love and recommend. This year, ...

AI-generated summary reviewed by our newsroom. Read our AI Policy. North Carolina diners looking to stretch their dollars have plenty of options, according to a new report from Yelp. The platform ...

Yelp identifies national chains offering value-focused deals across N.C. Texas Roadhouse, Olive Garden and Pizza Hut highlight affordable meal options. Early dine specials run weekdays, typically ...