Diners' Choice: Hot spot restaurants in Greensboro

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Updated September 05, 2024

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4.9

4.9 (1335)

$31 to $50

Global, International

Greensboro

About the restaurant

"Greensboro’s most visible speak-easy! Come around the back of the building to enjoy a memorable experience from our knowledgable staff. This stylish, low-key hangout offers Classic and Inventive Cocktails, Charcuterie & Globally inspired plates. Located on New Garden Road near Trader Joe's. Our Menus sources our ingredients from the area's best purveyors and local farmers. Our wine list is a well balanced list of classic and off the beaten path wine selections and our back bar is filled with numerous Bourbons, Scotch, & Whiskies to try. All of this has made GIA a local favorite and foodie destination. We look forward to showing you!"

We are open for Dinner, Lunch and Sunday Brunch.

A reservation for 9 or more guests are considered an event. Please contact us directly to help coordinate your experience.

Top review

tim

Dined 1 day ago

Always a GREAT experience at Gia's. Nino and his staff value their clientele and make it enjoyable!

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Experience

Sunday Brunch with 1/2 Price Bubbles

Experience

Trione Wine Dinner

Experience

September Cocktail Class

Green Valley Grill

4.8

4.8 (10037)

$31 to $50

European

Greensboro

About the restaurant

Rated Top 100 in USA for Date Nights & Outdoor Dining! Green Valley Grill is open for Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner and Weekend Brunch with reservations suggested. Curbside Pickup is available by calling 336-854-2015 or ordering online.

Enjoy fresh seasonal European and Mediterranean flavors from the wood-fired rotisserie and grill. Pair it with your choice of artisanal cocktails, craft beers and over 75 wines by the glass and 500 wines. In fact, we’re the only restaurant in Greensboro to receive the Wine Spectator “Best of Award of Excellence”. We invite you to join us at Green Valley Grill, adjacent to the O.Henry Hotel and Friendly Center in Greensboro.

Our courtyard dining is very busy during this time. Unfortunately, we cannot guarantee outdoor dining reservations. If you request outdoor dining, we will add your name to the list in the order reservations are made. You may call and see where you are on the list if you’d like.

Top review

Dylan

Dined 2 days ago

First time dining at Green Vally Grill for my 22nd birthday! Instantly felt the upscale and polished atmosphere of the restaurant from the moment our party walked in. We were greeted by a cordial and professional host and promptly led to our pre-set table. Our server was outstanding from the start and we really appreciated the pacing of the meal. It was nice that she let the courses breathe and gave us time to enjoy everything before sending out the next plates. All of the food was prepared excellently, including the two steaks we ordered. I also received a large slice of chocolate cake as a birthday treat which was a very nice bonus. Overall an amazing experience and great way to celebrate my birthday. Will be back for sure! (Also check out the gorgeous hotel attached!)

Rascals Tavern Greensboro

4.7

4.7 (552)

$30 and under

American

Greensboro

About the restaurant

Restaurant/Bar with amazing Food, Drinks, and Service.

We strive to make your dining experience unique, flavorful and unexpected. Not your typical restaurant or bar, Rascals Tavern is a chef-owned restaurant offering fresh, flavorful dishes that reflect our rebellious nature. Everything is fresh and made from scratch by order so we cannot guarantee that we will have all of the items on the menu when you visit. More popular dishes and sandwiches will sell out quickly or she may use the last of one of her fresh ingredients before the day runs out. However, Chef Jessica can whip up something unique for you . . . Especially if you have a vegetarian, vegan or gluten free diet.

Limited capacity in-door seating and outdoor seating available.
Patio is not guaranteed but can be requested by calling 336-944-5527. We kindly ask that you limit your dining time during peak hours due to NC state-regulated capacity restrictions. Thank you for your understanding.

Top review

Kennyvip

Dined on Aug 29, 2024

Another enjoyable Date night. We both had a special of the day. Didn’t disappoint, amazing as always! See you soon.

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4.7

4.7 (99)

$31 to $50

American

Greensboro

About the restaurant

White and Wood's mission is to share and instill our love of food and wine with every guest, while delivering a superior guest and dining experience that is reflective of the rich diversity of the community. White and Wood is based on the guiding principles that life is to be enjoyed and there is no better way to do that than with great food, drink, and company that can be shared in an amazing environment.

White and Wood operates using the following Core Values that guide everything:

We do the right thing. We listen, we care, and we serve. We are committed to exceeding expectations. We treat everyone with dignity and respect. We celebrate diversity. We deliver on promises. We have fun.

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Royalevip

Dined 5 days ago

As always , service, quality food and selection , wine and cocktail lists are exceptional . Friendly, welcoming environment, This is truly a neighborhood gem! Many thanks for a very fun pre-theatre dinner.

Blue Denim Restaurant

4.6

4.6 (82)

$31 to $50

Cajun

Greensboro

About the restaurant

Blue Denim celebrates the food ways of the Global South. Our menu specializes in Cajun-Creole-Southern cuisine. Our restaurant is perfect for an intimate and cozy dining experience. We are committed to providing excellent service and best in class cuisine for our guest. Chef and owner, Jody Morphis along with his wife/partner Anne Marsh and their staff, have created an atmosphere that effortlessly combines great food with a memorable experience for all that visit Blue Denim. We at Blue Denim are commited to making the world a better place, one table at a time.

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Dwight

Dined 5 days ago

Service and food are outstanding. What? Never had duck nachos? Awesome! King Catfish is the best catfish ever. Crawfish Tails for starter is our regular now. Creative and delicious dishes. We always get the white chocolate bread pudding. The noise is beyond their control, outside it’s the traffic on S Elm St. and inside it’s the other delighted customers having a great time.

Gyu-Kaku Greensboro

4.5

4.5 (142)

$31 to $50

Japanese

Greensboro

About the restaurant

Founded in Tokyo in 1996, Gyu-Kaku has become the world’s #1 Japanese BBQ brand! Thanks to our devoted fans we have reached over 700 locations worldwide. Each day, hundreds of thousands of people gather around the table-top smokeless grill, a centerpiece of our dining concept, enjoying selections of premium meats, just off the grill, and other freshly prepared foods from our kitchens, inspiring laughter, conversation, and a magical dining experience.

Our authentic yakiniku (grilled barbeque) dining experience crowns you the chef. Share a variety of delicious appetizers and premium cooked meats over a flaming grill, paired with Japanese sake, frosty cold beers, or other alcoholic and non-alcoholic options of your choice. We're the perfect spot to enjoy time with friends and family, organize an office party, or to spend quality time with your significant other!

Before you go, don't forget to taste our best-seller Harami Skirt Steak or Prime Kalbi Short Rib among other must-try dishes!

Top review

Andy

Dined 4 days ago

We have been to this place multiple times. The service is excellent. The dessert, appetizer, and beef are delicious.

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Experience

Prix-Fixe Yakiniku Courses for Everyone!

Pangaea

4.5

4.5 (138)

$30 and under

Global, International

Greensboro

About the restaurant

Welcome to Pangaea Bistro & Bar, where cultures collide and flavors unite in a symphony of culinary excellence. Immerse yourself in a captivating dining experience in downtown Greensboro.

Discover a Global Fusion:
At Pangaea Bistro & Bar, we bring together the vibrant tastes of various cultures, infusing them with an American twist. Indulge in an eclectic menu that celebrates diversity and creates a harmonious fusion of flavors.

Pangaea, pronounced “Pan-jee-uh” and sometimes spelled Pangea, combines the ancient Greek words pan (all or whole) and Gaia or Gaea (Mother Earth or land). In a similar sense, Pangaea the restaurant aims to combine cuisines from across the world to create a unique dining experience unlike any other.

Join us at Pangaea Bistro & Bar and let our cultural fusion cuisine take you on a remarkable voyage that is as unique as it is unforgettable.

Top review

Sherri

Dined 4 days ago

Really enjoy eating here. Variety of different foods with lovely presentation.

Trust Restaurant & Bar • Pretty Girls Playground

4.4

4.4 (21)

$30 and under

American

Greensboro

About the restaurant

Welcome to Trust Restaurant & Bar • Pretty Girls Playground. A Social Dining Experience.

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Destinyvip

Dined 4 days ago

Will definitely be back!!! The food, drinks, and atmosphere was a 10 out of 10.

Mimi's Cafe - Greensboro

4.2

4.2 (100)

$30 and under

American

Greensboro

About the restaurant

Make any mealtime an event to savor. From sweet and savory breakfast dishes to mouthwatering entrées, crowd-pleasing to tempting desserts, every dish is made with care, just for you and your guests. Find exactly what you’re craving at Mimi’s.

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Kaylah

Dined 2 days ago

2nd time going in the past 2 weeks lol i loveeeed it Justin is my favorite server !!

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Experience

Chef Prepared 3 Course Meal - 11 am to close

Experience

Wine Wednesday - All Day

Giovanni's

4.1

4.1 (481)

$30 and under

Italian

Greensboro

About the restaurant

For over 20 years, Chef Robert Holden worked side-by-side with master chef Giovanni Carandola, perfecting his ability to create one-of-a-kind Italian dishes. Chef Robert prepares everything from scratch, and hand picks fresh vegetables, fish, and meat on a daily basis, ensuring that all of his cuisine is as fresh as possible. The recipes used at Giovanni’s come from regions of Sicily and Northern Italy, which makes for a truly authentic Italian menu.

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Terri

Dined 7 days ago

Excellent food and service. Everything tasted fresh and portion size was generous. We are looking forward to going back soon.

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