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A bright, overhead flat lay shot of several gourmet dishes on a white marble table. In the bottom left, a large white bowl contains a seared fish fillet with crispy skin on a bed of dark grains and mushrooms. To the right, an oval plate holds another fish dish with a scored top, fresh herbs, and a vibrant green purée. At the top of the image are a small bowl of steamed clams in a light broth, a plate with remnants of crusty bread, and the top of a wine glass.

Rada, a new contemporary American restaurant serving vegetable-forward, European-inspired cuisine in Charlotte, is among the restaurants included in the Michelin Guide American South.


Laura Pol

Restaurants named in the Michelin Guide American South have been announced, and now is the perfect time to get a taste of what the food scene has been buzzing about all year.

Recognition in the guide — at any level — indicates that a restaurant is consistently offering a good quality meal. A Michelin Star means you’ll find outstanding cooking at the highest level, while a Bib Gourmand designation means you’ll find a more simple, satisfying style of food. Restaurants marked Recommend means you can expect an above-average meal with quality ingredients.

A Michelin Green Star notates outstanding efforts in sustainability.

You’ll be able to rely on these spots for important business meals, date nights and special occasions, and you may even want to incorporate a few among your regular haunts.

The new guide covers North and South Carolina, along with Alabama, Louisiana, Mississippi, Tennessee and the pre-existing Atlanta Guide. Here, we’re zooming in for a look at all the North Carolina restaurants listed by city, what type of cuisine you can expect to eat there and which recognition they have received.

Asheville

The Admiral

Cuisine: Global, American, seasonal

Recognition: Recommended

All Day Darling

Cuisine: American

Recognition: Recommended

Cúrate Bar de Tapas

Cuisine: Spanish tapas

Recognition: Recommended

Golden Hour

Cuisine: American

Recognition: Recommended

Good Hot Fish

Cuisine: Southern, fried fish

Recognition: Recommended

Leo’s House of Thirst

Cuisine: Wine bar

Recognition: Recommended

Luminoso

Cuisine: Italian

Recognition: Green Star

Mother

Cuisine: American, cafe, wine

Recognition: Bib Gourmand

Soprana

Cuisine: Pizza, seasonal

Recognition: Recommended

Sunny Point Cafe

Cuisine: American, comfort food

Recognition: Recommended

Table

Cuisine: New American, seasonal

Recognition: Recommended

Tall John’s

Cuisine: American, seasonal

Recognition: Recommended

Ukiah

Cuisine: Japanese smokehouse

Recognition: Recommended

Cary

Dampf Good BBQ

Cuisine: Barbecue

Recognition: Recommended

Herons

Cuisine: Tasting menu, small plates

Recognition: Recommended

Charlotte

Counter-

Cuisine: Tasting menu

Recognition: One Star, Green Star

A deconstructed oyster dish from a tasting menu. Two shells holding a smooth, white, creamy substance are presented in a dark wood bowl. The presentation is highly naturalistic, with the shells arranged amongst a real rock, glossy green leaves, and fresh pink and white flowers.
An oyster starter kicked off Counter-’s Piedmont-themed tasting menu. Heidi Finley CharlotteFive

Customshop

Cuisine: American, European-inspired

Recognition: Recommended

A beautifully plated gourmet dish is presented on a minimalist white plate with a subtle speckled rim, set on a light marble surface. On the left, five slices of perfectly cooked duck breast, showing pink meat and crispy golden skin, are fanned out over a vibrant yellow puree or sauce. To the right, a thick, oval slice of what appears to be a sausage or forcemeat is nestled in a rich, dark brown sauce or reduction that pools on the plate. A piece of textured white paper with dark lines is visible to the left of the plate.
The Rohan duck dish at Customshop. Ryan Allen

Ever Andalo

Cuisine: Italian

Recognition: Recommended

An overhead, close-up shot of a white appetizer plate featuring a dish of white anchovies. The anchovies are arranged with sliced red and yellow cherry tomatoes, slivers of red pepper, and small shrimp, all sitting in a pool of yellow olive oil and garnished with edible purple flowers. A person’s hand and a portion of a planter with yellow and purple flowers are visible on the left side of the frame.
Ever Andalo’s White Anchovies. Ever Andalo

Haberdish

Cuisine: Southern

Recognition: Recommended

A close-up, high-angle shot of a gourmet appetizer of fried green tomatoes, served on an ornate, oval-shaped white plate with a green floral border. The golden-brown fried tomatoes are topped with a fresh, colorful chopped relish and arugula, and are served with a smear of a creamy, light-orange sauce on the plate. The dish is presented on a slatted wooden table, with a bottle of hot sauce blurred in the top-left corner.
Fried green tomatoes were recently added to Haberdish’s dinner menu by executive chef Lex Falardeau. Allie Papajohn/Haberdish

Hello, Sailor

Cuisine: Southern, seafood

Recognition: Recommended

An overhead, close-up shot of a colorful Citrus Crab Louie salad in a large white bowl. The salad is artfully arranged with generous slices of avocado, halves of soft-boiled eggs, bright segments of orange and grapefruit, and fresh herbs, all topped with a generous sprinkle of a crunchy, golden-brown crumble and garnished with pink radish petals.
The Citrus Crab Louie Salad at Hello, Sailor in Cornelius at Lake Norman. Katie Toussaint CharlotteFive

Kindred

Cuisine: Seasonal American

Recognition: Recommended

A close-up shot of a golden-brown, freshly baked milk bread, possibly a pull-apart loaf or rolls, rising out of a speckled mint green enamel mug. Large crystals of salt are visible sprinkled over the top of the bread, which has a shiny, golden crust. The mug sits on a white marble countertop, with a blurred background suggesting an indoor setting.
Kindred’s milk bread is its signature starter. Courtesy of Kindred

Lang Van

Cuisine: Vietnamese

Recognition: Bib Gourmand

Little Mama’s

Cuisine: Italian

Recognition: Recommended

Omakase by Prime Fish

Cuisine: Omakase sushi

Recognition: Recommended

Prime Fish

Cuisine: Sushi

Recognition: Recommended

Rada

Cuisine: Seasonal American, European-inspired

Recognition: Recommended

A bright, overhead flat lay shot of several gourmet dishes on a white marble table. In the bottom left, a large white bowl contains a seared fish fillet with crispy skin on a bed of dark grains and mushrooms. To the right, an oval plate holds another fish dish with a scored top, fresh herbs, and a vibrant green purée. At the top of the image are a small bowl of steamed clams in a light broth, a plate with remnants of crusty bread, and the top of a wine glass.
Rada, a new contemporary American restaurant serving vegetable-forward, European-inspired cuisine in Charlotte, is among the restaurants included in the Michelin Guide American South. Laura Pol

Restaurant Constance

Cuisine: Seasonal American

Recognition: Recommended

A close-up, high-angle shot of a vibrant seafood dish served in a white bowl. Four triangular slices of raw fish, likely tuna or a similar white fish, with a reddish-pink edge, are arranged in a shallow pool of bright orange-red sauce. Each slice is topped with a small dollop of a relish-like mixture, a thin slice of green jalapeño, and garnished with fresh green microgreens. Black and white sesame seeds are sprinkled throughout the sauce and on the fish. The bowl sits on a metallic surface, possibly a kitchen counter.
Kombu cured hamachi at Restaurant Constance. Alex Cason CharlotteFive

Supperland

Cuisine: Southern steakhouse

Recognition: Recommended

A high-angle, overhead flat lay of a large, family-style feast spread across a wooden table. A platter of sliced, medium-rare steak sits in the center, surrounded by numerous side dishes including macaroni and cheese, charred broccoli, oysters, roasted potatoes, and a large pork chop. The food is served on decorative, floral-patterned plates, with several drinks also on the table.
Supperland is an iconic Charlotte restaurant serving up southern fare in Plaza Midwood. Kenty Chung

Durham

Little Bull

Cuisine: Pocho, Mexican-American

Recognition: Recommended

Nana’s

Cuisine: Seasonal American

Recognition: Recommended

A close-up, angled shot of a gourmet appetizer on a white, textured plate. In the foreground, a round, glossy, reddish-brown pâté sits next to a small salad of frisée and a quenelle of dark jam. In the blurred background, a black dish filled with toasted crostini rests on a wooden table.
Chicken liver paté with onion marmalade, pickled vegetables and toasted Boulted levain are pictured at Nanas in Durham. Kaitlin McKeown kmckeown@newsobserver.com

Nikos

Cuisine: Greek

Recognition: Recommended

Seraphine

Cuisine: Louisiana-inspired, Cajun, Creole

Recognition: Recommended

Raleigh

Brewery Bhavana

Cuisine: Chinese, dim sum

Recognition: Recommended

A high-angle shot of a wooden table covered with a variety of dim sum dishes. In the center, a bamboo steamer holds yellow siu mai, surrounded by white plates featuring pan-fried buns, fried spring rolls cut in half, green crescent dumplings, and fried wontons. Several small dipping sauce bowls, including one with chili oil, are also on the table.
At the new Cary Brewery Bhavana, look for the same popular dim sum menu as the Raleigh original. Anna Carlson Media

Brodeto

Cuisine: Italian/Adriatic

Recognition: Recommended

Crawford and Son

Cuisine: American

Recognition: Recommended

Jolie

Cuisine: French

Recognition: Recommended

Mala Pata Molino + Cocina

Cuisine: Mexican/Latin American

Recognition: Bib Gourmand

The Pit

Cuisine: Barbecue

Recognition: Recommended

Poole’s

Cuisine: American, comfort food

Recognition: Recommended

St. Roch Fine Oysters + Bar

Cuisine: Seafood

Recognition: Recommended

Stanbury

Cuisine: New American, small plates

Recognition: Recommended

Tamasha

Cuisine: Modern Indian

Recognition: Recommended

Pittsboro

The Fearrington House Restaurant

Cuisine: Seasonal American

Recognition: Recommended

This story was originally published November 3, 2025 at 4:37 PM.

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