Best Restaurants in Fayetteville, NC-Where to Eat

Circa 1800

Circa 1800 is a locally own restaurant featuring Southern food with a modern gourmet twist. It definitely ranks in the top 10 of the best restaurants in Fayetteville, North Carolina for a great experience .

Circa sources most of their ingredients are locally from North Carolina. Located in downtown Fayetteville, it is a great place for a date night or special night out. They serve craft beers and signature cocktails.

They make PERFECT dirty martinis. Visit on a Sunday if you like brunch. Sundays have a special brunch that includes a Bloody Mary Bar.

Circa accepts reservations Monday thru Thursday. If you want to dine on the weekend, get there a little early and enjoy a signature cocktail while you wait for your seat.

Circa's menu changes seasonally. The steak, bone in pork chop, tuna nachos, and scallops are always a hit. For brunch, try the chicken and waffles, french toast, or cinna-bun burger! Circa 1800 does not take reservations, so arrive early to grab a table.

Address: 108 Person St, Fayetteville, NC 28301

Dogslingers

Dogslingers are slinging Windy City classics with serious flavor and attention to detail.

I tried their authentic Chicago Dog, and let me tell you... it was perfection on a poppy seed bun! They use Vienna Beef hot dogs stuffed in a steamed bun, and piled with the traditional toppings: yellow mustard, neon green relish, chopped onions, tomato slices, dill pickle, sport peppers, and a dash of celery salt. Every bite was as delicious-just like the ones you get from the streets of Chicago.

I am also a fan of the Italian Beef sandwich-Tender, juicy beef is piled high on a crusty Italian roll. I went for the 'wet' option with sweet and hot peppers-mouthwateringly good!

Save room for dessert-this one is wild in the best way! The Chihuahua Dog is coated in a sweet cinnamon sugar mixture then topped with churro bites, cream cheese, and dulce de leche sauce. It is totally weird, but totally works. The sweet and salty combination creates an unexpected, mouthwatering explosion of flavor that will have you going back for more.

The whole menu is fun and creative. You don't want to miss out on this place. However, the space is small and you may want to order it to go.

Address: 2801 Raeford Road, Fayetteville, NC 28303

E Tae Won Restaurant

E Tae Won serves authentic traditional Korean dishes. Lunch time brings in a large crowd for its daily lunch buffet ( Sunday is menu only). The buffet is clean, and kept fresh and warm.

Friday and Saturday there is a larger selection on the buffet. The food is made in house. The friendly owner tries to make time to greet each guest.

On the buffet, you can find a variety chicken, beef, pork, and fish dishes. They have noodles, rice, soups, and salad dishes also.

They are known for their raw crab with spicy sauce, Korean bbq, spicy wings, bulgogi, and seafood soup. If you prefer, you can order off the menu.

This made the best restaurants in Fayetteville, NC list for their delicious Korean dishes. I personally love the bulgogi, spicy wings, yaki mando (dumplings), Bugolgi, glass noodles, kimchi, pickled radishes, bean sprout dish, Bi Bim Bob, and shrimp.

Address: 594 S Reilly Rd #100, Fayetteville, NC 28314

R Kitchen-(R Burger)

Looking for the ultimate fresh ground burger? Or are you in the mood for a messy, tasty hotdog? How about some hand-cut fries and homemade ranch to go with? R Kitchen is kicking it up with love in the kitchen serving specialty burgers and hotdogs with a smile.

R Kitchen originally started out as the famous R Burger food truck where fans loyally followed their location during their lunch break. From there, they moved into their brick and mortar location.

ALL OF THE BURGERS AND HOTDOGS ARE DELICIOUS! However, my favorite is the Carolina Burger and a good old fashioned bacon cheese burger.

PRO TIP: Small fries are really "big fries" and big fries are meant for sharing!

Locally owned, great prices, and fast service. What's not to love?

Address: 1006 Person Street, Fayetteville, NC, 28302

Pan

This is one to add to the bucket list!!!!! Wow! I was so impressed with Pan Restaurant located in downtown Fayetteville. They offer gourmet sandwiches and salads created with locally sourced, quality ingredients, handmade dressings, and relishes.

We tried the Icarus. It was served warm with hot sopressata, pepperoni, burrata, red pesto, and calabrian pepper relish. The combination was INCREDIBLE!! The meats were spicy and flavorful paired with the perfect meaty cheese blend and that tasty sweet and spicy pepper relish. Every bite was excitement in your mouth! It might be my new favorite sandwich ever.

We also tried the Giuseppe. It was served cold with
black forest ham, hot sopressata, sweet sopressata, burrata, calabrian pepper relish, and basil pesto on a fresh sub roll. This sandwich was delicious too. The combination of the creamy burrata and the pepper relish and pesto was amazing. Topping the burrata with the meat trio sealed the deal to a perfect sandwich.

I highly recommend checking this place out. I intend to try every one of their sandwiches! Their means changes based on the seasonal ingredients. I attached a picture of the current menu.

Address: 105 Hay St, Fayetteville, NC

Archway Burgers, Dogs, and Beer

Do you like a never frozen, freshly made hand pattied juicy burger? Then Archway Burgers, Dogs, and Beer is your place!

Archway serves tasty and delicious burgers, hotdogs, burger bowls, beer, onion rings, and fries! EVERYTHING and I mean EVERYTHING is good!

Each burger, dog, or bowl is custom ordered with your choice of favorite toppings. Burgers are served on brioche and dogs are served in a top split New England style hot dog bun.

The beer onions are caramelized in our local D9 Brown Sugar Brown Cow Beer from Cornelius, NC. It is also used in their homemade chili.

Coleslaw, Russian dressing, Ranch, chipotle mayo, and pasta salad are all made from scratch.

Feeling thirsty? Try one of their craft beers or specialty sodas.

Although limited, there is seating inside. However, there are several tables to the side of the restaurant and a few in front for outdoor seating. It is a great place to dine outside and enjoy downtown's views.

The burgers and dogs are so good, it is hard to get anything else! However, split the chili cheese fries! Or try the fried green tomato BLT! They also serve grilled cheese sandwiches.

Address: 113 Person StFayetteville, NC 28301

Sunfish Market

If you love creative, fresh, and delicious sushi, Sunfish is your place!

The owner, Will shows off his 20+ years of experience as a sushi chef creating unique sushi you will not find anywhere else. The crab is not imitation, the fish is fresh, the sauces are hand made. Everything is fantastic. I have a hard time picking out any favorites.

Will and his family offer incredible, friendly service with a smile. They are so passionate about their food and only want you to enjoy your experience.

His mom makes the Korean Banchan. I was blown away by the the dried radishes (a new thing that Will was determined I try.) The fish cakes, squid, and onion salad were also delicious.

If there is something in the store that you are unfamiliar with, don't be afraid to ask. Will and his family have handpicked all the items in the market and will be happy to explain any of their items.

All dishes are to go. Sunfish market also offers fresh, quality seafood, Bugolki, Korean snacks, Korean drinks, and treats. It is a fun market to visit and definitely worth a visit. I highly recommend.

Address: 5352 Yadkin Rd Suite 106, Fayetteville, NC 28303

Gohan Bistro

Gohan Bistro is a cute little mainstream sushi/poke/ramen restaurant. The sushi is individually handcrafted with their own special twist on the ingredients.

You can select from one of their authentic Japanese ramen bowls or pick a base and create your own. Vegetarian options are availabe also.

Gohan Bistro has a variety of fresh poke selections to choose from such as yellow fin tuna, spicy salmon, pork belly, crabmeat, chicken, or barbecue eel. It is served on rice or lettuce.

Gohan Bistro is located in a little shopping center on South Reilly Road. The restaurant is kind of hidden, mixed in with the other stores. You might almost miss it when you drive by looking for it if you are not careful.

This made the best restaurants in Fayetteville, NC list for their hand crafted sushi and poke. Some suggestions to try are: Fire Torched Salmon Roll, Rainbow Roll, Tucker's Baja Style Sriracha Ramen, Pork Belly Ramen, Spicy Tuna/Crab and Avocado Hand Rolls, and Gohan Classic Poke.

Address: 524 S Reilly Rd #102, Fayetteville, NC 28314

Antonella's Italian Restaurant

Antonella's Italian Ristorante is a small, cozy, romantic place for delicious Italian food. The Italian food is made fresh from scratch and delicious. Antonella's is located downtown with indoor and outdoor seating.

They do not accept reservations and they only seat a few tables. You will want to get there early to wait for your table. It is worth the wait.

This made the best restaurants in Fayetteville, NC list for their atmosphere and homemade Italian dishes. A few suggestions include: Frutti De Mar, Spaghetti and Meatballs, Caprese, Chicken Picatta, Tiramisu, and Cannoli.

Address: 300 Hay St, Fayetteville, NC 28301

Blue Moon Cafe

The Blue Moon Cafe is in streetfront historic downtown fayetteville location with indoor and outdoor seating. They offer a wonderful selection of gourmet sandwiches, salads, soups, flatbreads, and small plates. Everything is handmade and served from fresh ingredients.

They have vegan and gluten free options for those with dietary restrictions. Blue Moon Cafe also serves craft beer and wine.

On Sundays they offer a brunch and mimosas. On a nice day, it is the perfect place great place to sit outside and enjoy the downtown scenery.

The menu changes seasonally. My favorites have been the tuna melt, chicken salad, crab dip, turkey panini, salmon panini, and vegan ciabatta. Anything with their sriracha tahini is AMAZING!

Address: 310 Hay St, Fayetteville, NC 28301

Southern Coals

I am also a huge fan of Southern Coals. They are serving up Fayetteville with a friendly smile, some good, quality, Southern barbecue and smoked meats.

The pulled pork is moist and the brisket comes out tender. Both have incredible flavor.

They also offer delicious ribs, chicken, pork chops, and sausage dogs. I had the smoked chicken on my last visit and it was FANTASTIC.

I haven't tried their hot dog (I love a hot dog), but I want too. I am always distracted by the other smoked meats.

If you are a sauce person, (I totally am! I love to drown my food in a good sauce), then you won't be disappointed. Try some of that, "Redneck Yum Yum" or "Big Daddy Hump" sauce on any of the meats. They are soooo good!

Save room for the sides. The mac and cheese is cheesy, the fried okra is crispy, and the boiled potatoes are tasty.

Menu suggestions: You can't go wrong with the pulled pork, chicken, or brisket, but the pimento cheese sandwich is good too! Come hungry. The portions are a good size.

Address: 3319 C Raeford Rd, Fayetteville, NC 28303

Luigi's Italian Chophouse and Bar

Luigi's Italian Chophouse and Bar features homemade Italian dishes, hand cut Black Angus steaks, and fresh seafood. They use quality ingredients and EVERYTHING is DELICIOUS!

Their lasagna and spaghetti with meat sauce are my favorite in town. While their pasta dishes are always delicious, I absolutely love their steaks and pork chops. They also have a fantastic dirty martini... just ask for extra olives.

It is family owned and operated for over 50 years. Expect great service and friendly smiles. It is a great place for family dinner, date nights, or drinks.

They have live music on the weekends. Luigi's does get packed and also accepts reservations. I recommend reservations if you can plan a head.

A few suggestions include: Ahi Tuna, Mozzarella Caprese, Antipasto Salad, Lasagna, Spaghtetti, Parm Crusted Double Bone Rack of Pork, and Ribeye.

Address: 528 N McPherson Church Rd, Fayetteville, NC 28303

Peaden's Seafood, BBQ, and Chicken Restaurant

If you love the Calabash fried seafood style, Peaden's is your place! Their platters are huge (you defiantly can share) and are served fresh and piping hot.

The prices are VERY reasonable!

The left picture is the "small" seafood platter with fried fish, shrimp, and oysters. I don't know what is small about this plate. The shrimp were a good size and the oysters were huge.

To the right is the "deluxe" seafood platter. It came with fish, shrimp, oysters, deviled crab, and scallops. The scallops were almost the size of my fist.

Both platters were served with hush puppies.

We love the fried seafood, so that is what we generally order when we come to Peaden's.

Other menu items include wings, barbecue, and chicken. You can try the captain's platter which includes fish, shrimp, bbq, and chicken if you want a little of everything.

Address: 1600 McArthur Rd, Fayetteville, NC 28311

Tandori Bites

For delicious Indian food, try Tandori Bites. The atmosphere is beautiful, modern, and sleek-perfect for a date night.

The food is made to order fresh and from scratch. The portions are huge. We order several dishes to share family style.

The food is authentic. The spices and sauces are so flavorful. Mild is somewhat hot, so understand that hot is WICKED HOT!

For starters, we like the garlic naan and vegetable samosas.

For entree suggestions, we love the Chicken Tikka Masala. It is INCREDIBLE!!! The red sauce is rich and creamy. For a vegetarian dish, we like Baingan Bhartha, an eggplant dish sauteed with garlic, spices, onions, and ginger.

The Dal Makhni is excellent also. It is a creamy, rich lentil dish cooked in butter and spices.

For other suggestions, try: Tandori Chicken, Butter Chicken, AAlo Goghi, and Palak Paneer.

Address: 1916 Skibo Road, Fayetteville, NC, 28314

Zorba's Gyro on a Spit

Zorba's is a great little family restaurant that has been serving Fayetteville since 1974. They serve great food for breakfast, lunch, and dinner at great prices.

Breakfast is fast. They serve everything from bacon, sausage, eggs, pancakes, omelets, biscuits, and French Toast. The "Zorba's Special" offers 2 eggs, grits or hash browns, 2 pancakes or toast for only $4.29!

My personal favorite is the handmade Gyro on a spit. They combine ground beef with special seasonings and cook it upright on a rotisserie grill. When you place your order, they slice the meat and place it on a pita with your favorite toppings.

I prefer my gyro "all the way," with lettuce, tomato, onions, feta, homemade dressing, and homemade tzatzki sauce. Their souvalki, Greek marinated chicken, and spanakopita are also must tries when visiting.

My daughter always, always orders the spaghetti with meat sauce. This is her favorite.

Their french fries are thick. Order them crispy with cheese and a side of tzatzki to dip them in. You will thank me for that later!

A few other suggestions from the menu: pizza, Italian sub, onion rings, hamburger, meatball sub, grilled chicken breast pita, Mediterranean Greek Salad.

Address: 101-499 Marlborough Rd, Fayetteville, NC 28304

Mr K Authentic Chinese Restaurant

If you like Chinese food, you have to try Mr K Authentic Chinese Restaurant!

The food isn't your typical fast food Chinese food; it is authentic as the name suggests.

Be patient, the food is made from scratch and takes a little time. However, it is worth the wait because everything comes out DELICIOUS!!

The servings are large and perfect for sharing. We like to order several different dishes and serve them family style.

The seasonings in the dishes are flavorful. The sauces are not overpowering. The fried dishes come out crispy.

The soup dumplings are my favorite. They have a delicious soup filling and are fun to eat. Definitely order as an appetizer and share around the table!

The owner, Mr K is friendly and welcoming. Don't be afraid to ask for suggestions if it is your first time visiting.

Some suggestions include the Peking Spiced Beef Wraps, Walnut Shrimp, Soup Dumplings, Hot Pepper Shrimp, Stir Fry Green Beans, and Country Style Cucumbers.

Address: 5048 Yadkin Rd #201, Fayetteville, NC 28303

Pate's Farmer's Market

If you like fried chicken... then definitely try Pate's Farmer Market! It was some of the best I ever had. The Mac and cheese and Lima beans were pretty incredible also. We also tried the salmon patties and chicken and pastry. Both were good and I don't normally like salmon patties!

Definitely check them out. Come prepared to shop. They also have an excellent selection of produce, jams, jellies, sauces, and a great meat department!

The menu items change daily.

Address:6411 Raeford Rd, Fayetteville, NC 28304

The Fried Turkey Sandwich Shop

The Fried Turkey Shop is a great lunch spot serving delicious sandwiches, wraps, and salads. The turkey used in their dishes is made from whole turkey breasts fried fresh every day in 100% peanut oil.

They are famous for their signature sandwich, "Turkey Day Sandwich" which is pictured above. This sandwich is tasty carved turkey with stuffing, cranberry sauce, and gravy served on Texas Toast. YUM!

My husband is a huge fan of the club wrap and buffalo wrap. They are huge and filling.

However, if you are a cheese steak fan, you need to try their Philly Cheese Steak or their Chicken Philly. They are packed with the packed with the goods, every bite is messy, and your taste buds will love you for it!

My personal favorite is the Cajun Turkey Salad with their homemade ranch. It is loaded with spicy, tender turkey. It is so big, I can never finish.

We always, always order fried okra. It is also fried in peanut oil. It is served piping hot. I have burnt the roof of my mouth many times being impatient and eating it without waiting for it to cool. It comes with a house-made chipotle ranch, which I am sure is delicious, but I always ask for the plain ranch because it is PERFECTION.

You can't go wrong with anything at The Fried Turkey Shop. The prices are very affordable. They also serve subs, quesadillas, and turkey bowls! You can also build your own grilled cheese on buttered toasted sour dough bread! YUM!

Address: 2318 Paintersmill Dr, Fayetteville, NC 28304

Pharoh's Village

Love Mediterranean food? I do. And I also love Pharoh's Village. Pharoh's Village offers an extensive menu of authentic Mediterranean cuisine featuring lamb, gyros, tabbouleh, and other traditional favorites.

The portions are big and the prices are reasonable. Every dish is plated beautifully.

I loved the hummus, stuffed grape leaves, Greek salad, and Pharaohs Kofta.

A few additional menu suggestions include: Kosharri, saffron rice, tabbouleh, falafel, chicken kofta, kebab platters, and baklava.

Address: 2425 Hope Mills Rd, Fayetteville, NC 28304

Bowls On a Roll

If you are watching your waistline or trying to eat healthy, Bowls On A Roll is the place to go. Bowls On a Roll is a healthy bistro offering all meals under 500 calories with no added sugar or salt.

They serve something for every type of diet from low carb, high protein, clean eating, and vegetarian. The food is portioned controlled and made fresh to order.

They also are a meal prep restaurant. The meal prep meals are also all under 500 calories, and sold for a great value: 5 for $42, 10 for $72, 15 for $102.

Fridays are food truck days... MY PERSONAL FAVORITE DAY... because they sell low carb tacos and quesadillas in their food truck in their parking lot.

The taco shells and quesadilla shells are made out of cheese!! They are DELICIOUS!

This made the best restaurants in Fayetteville, NC list for their healthy 500 calorie or under food menu. Some other favorites include: Cheeseburger Bowl, Veggie Melt, Buffalo Chicken Salad, Poppin Peruvian Cherry Pepper Panini, Chili, and Tomato Soup.

Address: 306 Owen Dr, Fayetteville, NC 28304

Su's Subs and Oriental Food

Wow!!! If you like Korean food, you have to try the Bulgogee Sub at Su's Sub Shop! It is made fresh to order, loaded with meat and cheese, and served on a soft hoagie bun. It is incredible!

They have other authentic Korean dishes and traditional American subs also.

Some other suggestions are the Spicy Pork and Cheese Steak Subs.

The chicken fried rice, stir fry vegetables, and kimchi are delicious also.

Address: 150 Andrews Rd, Fayetteville, NC 28311

Grilled Ginger Vietnamese Restaurant

Grilled Ginger is an incredible place for authentic Vietnamese food!!

The atmosphere is nice, the waitstaff are helpful and friendly, and the food is DELICIOUS!

The crab rangoons are filled with cheese and crab filling. The egg rolls are made homemade.

They are known for the best chicken "Pho" in town.

They offer an extensive menu from appetizers, soups, salads, entrees, and desserts. They have a full cocktail bar.

Some other menu suggestions: Spring rolls, papaya salad, chicken curry, spicy beef noodle soup, and bubble tea.

Address: 5052 Yadkin Rd #101, Fayetteville, NC 28303

Noble Meats and Eatery

Noble Meats has a fantastic butcher selection of quality meats. They also make fresh house made Italian sausage, brats, and andouille sausage.

They are also a perfect place to grab lunch. If you like ribs, you have to try their delicious smoked ribs. The homemade mac and cheese is perfect. The Black eye pea salad makes a great side choice.

The brisket and brats are very tasty also!

Other menu suggestions include Italian sausage, pulled chicken, pulled pork, or tacos!

Address 2469 Lillington Hwy, Spring Lake, NC 28390