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Yelp consistently identifies North Carolina as a hub for diverse and appealing dining experiences. Each article highlights spots with unique offerings, from family-friendly restaurants and high-quality doughnut shops to date night venues and top-notch fried chicken places.
In Charlotte, Yelp recognized Haberdish for its revered crispy fried chicken. Another notable spot, Catalina Kitchen + Bar, delivers coastal comfort classics and resides in the Elizabeth neighborhood. Meanwhile, the state shines with standout doughnut shops, including OMG Donuts Bakery in Concord, capturing attention with flavors like red velvet and Oreo crumble.
In the broader state, Asheville’s Antidote rooftop bar offers creative cocktails with a view. Hole Doughnuts in Asheville also ranks highly for its handmade treats cooked fresh to order. And over in High Point, Odeh’s Mediterranean Kitchen delights with fresh Middle Eastern offerings.
NO. 1: NFL HALL OF FAMER’S NORTH CAROLINA RESTAURANT AMONG BEST NEW SPOTS IN AMERICA, YELP SAYS
Here’s which local restaurant was the only one in North Carolina to rank among the top 25 new dining spots in the U.S. | Published December 11, 2024 | Read Full Story by Chyna Blackmon
NO. 2: THESE NC RESTAURANTS ARE AMONG THE TOP DATE NIGHT SPOTS IN THE US, ACCORDING TO YELP
Of Yelp’s Top 100 Date Night Restaurants in the United States, five are in North Carolina. | Published February 5, 2025 | Read Full Story by Chyna Blackmon
NO. 3: THREE NORTH CAROLINA RESTAURANTS RANK AMONG THE BEST IN US. WHY FANS CAN’T GET ENOUGH
It’s not the first time the restaurants have been recognized. | Published February 12, 2025 | Read Full Story by Simone Jasper
NO. 4: NC IS HOME TO SOME OF THE TOP FAMILY-FRIENDLY RESTAURANTS IN THE US, YELP SAYS
Here’s which local restaurants were ranked among the Top 100 family-friendly restaurants and why. | Published May 1, 2025 | Read Full Story by Chyna Blackmon
NO. 5: CHARLOTTE-AREA BAKERY MAKES YELP’S LIST OF THE TOP 50 DOUGHNUT SHOPS IN THE US
Here’s which local bakery was ranked one of the best in the country and why. | Published May 21, 2025 | Read Full Story by Chyna Blackmon
NO. 6: THREE DOUGHNUT SHOPS IN NORTH CAROLINA RANK AMONG BEST IN US. WHY FANS LOVE THEM
Here’s what to know about the beloved destinations. | Published June 3, 2025 | Read Full Story by Simone Jasper
NO. 7: THIS ROOFTOP BAR HAS ‘EVERYTHING BUT THE ORDINARY’ — AND RANKS NO. 1 IN NC
Here’s what to know about the beloved bar. | Published June 16, 2025 | Read Full Story by Simone Jasper
NO. 8: BEST FRIED CHICKEN? TWO NC RESTAURANTS RANK AMONG NATION’S TOP PLACES TO EAT IT
Here’s why fans love the restaurants. | Published July 16, 2025 | Read Full Story by Simone Jasper
The summary above was drafted with the help of AI tools and edited by journalists in our News division. All stories listed were reported, written and edited by McClatchy journalists.
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