Diners' Choice: Best Food restaurants in Raleigh / Durham / Chapel Hill

OpenTable

Updated September 05, 2024

Looking for restaurants with the best overall cuisine in Raleigh / Durham / Chapel Hill? You’re in the right place. Each month, OpenTable analyzes nearly 2 million global diner reviews from the past four months. We sort the results by location and category to help you discover new favorite restaurants. It's a great partnership: you reserve, eat, and review. We listen...and deliver the results for all to benefit. Enjoy!

On The Square

4.9

4.9 (1290)

$30 and under

Contemporary American

Tarboro

About the restaurant

Due to limited seating, we are only accepting in-house reservations. Please call the restaurant directly for a reservation.

Located in Historic Downtown Tarboro, one of the oldest towns in North Carolina, On the Square Restaurant offers seasonal, sustainable ingredients that are celebrated throughout the ever-changing menu. Open for dinner on Thursday, Friday and Saturday evenings and for lunch on Monday through Friday, we are as proud of our food and comfortable atmosphere as we are of our eclectic and value-driven wine list.

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Bryan

Dined on Sep 14, 2024

Great food. Nice menu selection. Polite, friendly and attentive waitress. Very nice atmosphere. Price was very reasonable. Will definitely come back.

Oxford Oaks Distillery

4.9

4.9 (210)

$31 to $50

American

Oxford

About the restaurant

A Unique Dining and Libations Destination in the heart of downtown Oxford, N.C.

Oxford Oaks features a micro distillery, specialty cocktail bar and upscale restaurant where the community can gather and enjoy fine spirits, elevated cocktails and delicious cuisine.

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Maxwell

Dined 6 days ago

What an Night!. My wife and I enjoyed the Chef's Experience which was a four course meal with wine pairing. Easily was one of the five best meals I have ever had. They made us feel very special with great attention to detail and amazing culinary creations.

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Experience

Chef's Four Course Dinner and Wine Pairing

M Tempura

4.8

4.8 (579)

$50 and over

Japanese

Durham

About the restaurant

M Tempura is Durham's traditional Japanese tempura restaurant offering Tempura as well as Kaiseki Omakase offerings.

For the multi-course menu items, all members of your party must choose the same option please.

We currently cannot accommodate shellfish, vegetarian (egg in batter), gluten, and seafood allergies. We apologize for the inconvenience.

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Eliza

Dined 5 days ago

A very fun experience, and amazing food! Highly recommended sitting at the bar!

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Experience

M Omakase Tasting Menu

Experience

Kaiseki Omakase Menu

Gonza Tacos y Tequila - North Raleigh

4.9

4.9 (1421)

$30 and under

Mexican

Raleigh

About the restaurant

Come experience Raleigh's Colombo-Mexican Tacos y Tequila Joint!

Hand Crafted Latin Cocktails
Extensive List of Tequilas & Regional Spirits
Carefully Selected List of Latin Wines & Latin Beers

Voted Best Latin Restaurant in the Triangle by Wake County Living Magazine!

Won the Indy Award for Best Mexican / Latin American in the Triangle!

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Richter

Dined 5 days ago

Excellent food, great ambience. Wonderful experience!

Blue Jay Bistro

4.9

4.9 (977)

$31 to $50

American

Halifax

About the restaurant

At Blue Jay Bistro we invite you to "Escape the Ordinary." This isn't just our slogan – it's our promise.

We've crafted every aspect of your dining experience with you in mind. From our attentive service to our carefully curated menu, we aim to exceed your expectations at every turn.

Indulge in our finest Contemporary American cuisine, featuring fresh, locally sourced ingredients. Savor premium meats, just-caught seafood, and farm vegetables that showcase North Carolina's seasonal bounty.

Your culinary journey with us is about more than just exquisite flavors – it's about creating moments of delight and discovery. Enhance your meal with our selection of wines, craft cocktails, and local beers.

At Blue Jay Bistro, we're not just serving food – we're dedicated to making your visit truly extraordinary. Your satisfaction is our highest priority.

Join us to Escape the Ordinary, where your culinary desires meet our passion for excellence, creating unforgettable moments just for you.

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Nikki

Dined 7 days ago

A dining mecca in an otherwise barren food desert.Having a wonderful staff only makes it even better. Don’t miss the calamari or the short rib; I’m kicking myself today for not finishing the last few bites.

Osha Thai Kitchen & Sushi

4.8

4.8 (875)

$30 and under

Thai

Holly Springs

About the restaurant

Osha Thai Kitchen & Sushi, named after the Thai word “osha” meaning, tasty or good, is more than just providing you, the guest, with good food. We are striving each day to deliver an atmosphere that is not only welcoming, but one that you will be happy to share with your friends and family. A consistent experience of authentic Thai food and sushi that will wake your taste buds up and have you asking for more.

For Take Out ordering online, please visit oshathaikitchennc.com

Please note that if you party does not arrive within 15 minutes of your reservation time, we may need to release your table and place your back on the waitlist (if exists) or offer the table to other customers. We will provide you with the current wait time so that you can make an informed decision. If you think you may be running late, please let us know and we will do our best to accommodate you.

We may contact you about this reservation so please ensure your email and phone number are correct when setting.

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Diane

Dined 5 days ago

We were amazed by how good and flavorful a stir fry could be! Also we had a pork appetizer with sticky rice that was delicious. We were seated near the bar which was fine, the restaurant decor is basic, somewhat industrial with cement floors.

Cary - M Sushi

4.8

4.8 (719)

$50 and over

Sushi

Cary

About the restaurant

M Sushi Cary is Michael Lee's second location dedicated to high-quality seafood. Our menu is small, purposeful, and uses only very special seasonal seafood received directly from Japan, Korea, and the US. The quality of our dishes is a direct result of our dedication to fresh ingredients, and our emphasis placed on maintaining traditional Japanese and Korean Cuisine. We specialize in traditional nigiri and sashimi courses in addition to a once in a lifetime Grand Omakase. M Sushi was ranked in 2022 in OpenTable's top 100 restaurants in American. Also, the only restaurant to make the list from North Carolina.

Please note that we do not offer highchairs or boosters.

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Nina

Dined 6 days ago

Best sushi in the triangle hands down. The service was excellent and the food was excellent.

Nomad

4.8

4.8 (324)

$30 and under

Global, International

Hillsborough

About the restaurant

Nomad delivers traditional ethnic dishes and craft cocktails with a unique spin, all in a cozy, rustic interior. It’s a modern neighborhood spot that lets you travel the world without leaving Hillsborough.
You may find yourself nestled at Nomad for the entire night, enjoying the atmosphere, the noteworthy dishes and the multi-layered drinks.
In the hands of the locally based, welcoming owners, Nomad brings a diverse dining experience to the Hillsborough area that has yet to be seen.

*Tables are limited to 1 hour and 30 minutes*

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Whitneyvip

Dined 5 days ago

Super cool place with delicious Indian food and wonderful service!

Durham - M Sushi

4.9

4.9 (2942)

$31 to $50

Sushi

Durham

About the restaurant

M Sushi is triangles first dedicated sushi and seafood restaurant. We concentrate on raw and cold applications of fresh exotic seafood as well as cooked and vegetarian courses utilizing the same high quality ingredients. We are creating simple and traditional sushi cuisine with Peruvian and Spanish influences. We are the only restaurant in NC to make the Opentable top 100 restaurants in 2021.

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georgel

Dined 1 day ago

Dinner and a concert! Omakase awesomeness! And the uni, who doesn’t love uni at m. Chef was first rate top shelf. Kim kept us flowing. See you soon in Durham or maybe even Cary. I love the “mpire”!

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4.8

4.8 (2312)

$30 and under

Asian

Durham

About the restaurant

Juju serves up small plates with bold flavors, each prepared creatively with attention to tradition, whimsy, local integrity, and, of course, deliciousness. In addition to its extensive and delicious menu, Juju features a dynamic beverage program of hand-made cocktails, Sake selections and a well-chosen list of artisan wines and craft beers.

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Michellevip

Dined 2 days ago

The ambience, the food, the drinks are consistently "the best" -- and the lady Kate who greets you is first class.

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