10 Best Restaurants in North Carolina
The 2026 selection of restaurants in North Carolina, presented in the order of the 10 Best destination selection.
Herons
North Carolina
The Fearrington House Restaurant
North Carolina
Cúrate
North Carolina
Kindred
North Carolina
Chef & the Farmer
North Carolina
Crawford and Son
North Carolina
Death & Taxes
North Carolina
Restaurant Constance
Charlotte, United States
Restaurant Constance brings a small, personal dining room to Charlotte’s west side, with a menu shaped by the work of nearby farmers and suppliers. The scale encourages a close relationship between kitchen and table, while the contemporary setting keeps the experience approachable. It is an address for diners interested in how a city restaurant can express the agricultural region around it. The cooking follows the seasons, giving vegetables, fish and meat combinations that reflect what is available rather than a rigid culinary category. Familiar flavours are treated with precision, and the menu offers enough variety to build a balanced meal from lighter and richer dishes. Asking about current produce provides a useful starting point for ordering. The atmosphere suits a relaxed evening in which the food remains the focus. Its neighbourhood location gives visitors a reason to move beyond Charlotte’s most obvious central dining addresses. Reserve ahead for a preferred sitting, allow time for several courses and let staff help match drinks to the kitchen’s seasonal direction.
Bentley's on 27
North Carolina
Second Empire
North Carolina