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Flaming Amy's Burrito Barn ($)
(695 ratings)

4002 Oleander Dr Map It!
Wilmington, NC 28403
(910) 799-2919
flamingamysburritobarn.co...
  • "Churkeychanga"
    seasonal item; roasted turkey breast, mashed garlic red skin potatoes, jalapeno cornbread stuffing, flour tortilla, deep fried & served w/ jalapeno cream gravy & cranberry salsa
  • Notorious P.I.G.
    a flour tortilla filled w/ slow-roasted Cuban pork, bacon, chorizo, cheese, sriracha slaw & chipotle BBQ sauce; looks good
4.0 out of 5
695 ratings
est. 2000; "hot, fast, cheap & easy" (from its website); known for Mexican favorites, vegan options & salsa bar
Floyd's 1921 Restaurant & Catering ($$)
(246 ratings)

400 Bridges St Map It!
Morehead City, NC 28557
(252) 727-1921
floyds1921.com
  • Red Neck Egg Rolls
    Carolina BBQ pork egg rolls; served w/ sweet chili sauce & wasabi slaw; looks good
  • Shrimp Napoleon
    sauteed shrimp & mozzarella cheese layered between grit cakes & topped w/ tasso ham & roasted red pepper gravy; looks good!
4.0 out of 5
246 ratings
since 2005; elevated Southern cuisine; "High Quality Food and Exceptional Service" (from its website)
Improper Pig [CLOSED] ($$)
(310 ratings)

110 S Sharon Amity Rd Map It!
Charlotte, NC 28211
(704) 714-7878
  • Chow Bow Taco
    choice of pulled pork, chicken, chopped brisket, grilled salmon or smoked tofu tossed in spicy hoisen sauce in a steamed bao bun w/ Asian slaw; Guy got pulled pork; looks good
  • Improper Charcuterie
    carnivore's delight; pulled pork, brisket, ribs, Andouille, pimento cheese, slaw, house chips & pickled onions; looks good
4.0 out of 5
310 ratings
[CLOSED]; serving classic BBQ as well as twists such as southern egg rolls & Korean barbecue salmon; Other Recipes: BBQ Rub
Intermezzo Pizzeria and CafeSee Intermezzo Pizzeria and Cafe Video ($$)
(409 ratings)

1427 E 10th St Map It!
Charlotte, NC 28204
(704) 347-2626
www.intermezzopizzeria.co...
  • Piroska
    Balkan style stuffed pizza w/ ham, mushrooms, mozzarella, ricotta cheese, sour cream; looks good
  • Sarma
    cabbage rolls w/ ground beef, rice, bacon, spices; served w/ house-made bread
4.0 out of 5
409 ratings
since 2007; serving hand-tossed pizza & unique Serbian dishes; Other Recipes: Eggplant Musaka
Jake's Good Eats [CLOSED] ($$)
(244 ratings)

12721 Albemarle Rd Map It!
Charlotte, NC 28215
(704) 545-4741
  • Blackened Flounder w/ Crawfish Sauce
    served over country ham grit cake and sauteed veggies; looks good
  • Maple-Glazed Pork Chop
    served w/ roasted garlic mashed potatoes, candied apples & sauteed spinach
4.0 out of 5
244 ratings
[CLOSED]; converted 1930's gas station; under new management as of 7/21/2017
JJ's Red Hots ($)
(525 ratings)

1514 East Blvd Map It!
Charlotte, NC 28203
(980) 225-8880
jjsredhots.com
  • Chili Cheese Coney
    w/ housemade chili, shredded cheese, diced onions; looks good
  • Kasekreiner
    homemade traditional Austrian-sausage w/ cheese in middle topped w/ kraut, house-pickled onions, hot-blonde mustard on potato roll; looks good
4.0 out of 5
525 ratings
hot dog joint serving Sahlen's smokehouse as well as house-made hot dogs and sausages; Other Recipes: Hot Dog Chili
Krazy Fish [CLOSED]See Krazy Fish Video ($$)
(569 ratings)

2501 Central Ave Map It!
Charlotte, NC 28205
(704) 332-1004
  • Gumbo
    w/ pulled pork, chicken, shrimp & served on rice; looks good
  • Seafood Diablo
    fish, shrimp, calamari & scallops sauteed w/ peppers, onions & celery in a spicy Cajun marinara; served over rice; looks good
4.0 out of 5
569 ratings
[CLOSED]; opened in 2011; wild, eclectic & "krazy" joint w/ two covered patios, two fully stocked bars & a huge selection of Domestics, Imports & Kraft beers
Lexington Barbecue ($)
(601 ratings)

100 Smokehouse Ln Map It!
Lexington, NC 27295
(336) 249-9814
  • Chopped Shoulder Pork
    looks good
4.0 out of 5
601 ratings
Ortegaz RestaurantSee Ortegaz Restaurant Video ($$)
(240 ratings)

201 Sir Walter Raleigh St Map It!
Manteo, NC 27954
(252) 473-5911
www.ortegaz.com
  • Blackfin Tuna Tacos
    in homemade tortillas & topped w/ cilantro & lime sauce; looks good
  • Shrimp & Chorizo Alfredo
  • Soft-Shell Crab Quesadilla
    seasonal only
4.0 out of 5
240 ratings
opened in 2007; southwestern flair w/ a relaxed, casual atmosphere; husband-and-wife team who switch every 6 mo. from cooking to hosting
Pinky's Westside GrillSee Pinky's Westside Grill Video ($)
(1766 ratings)

1600 W Morehead St Map It!
Charlotte, NC 28208
(704) 332-0402
eatatpinkys.com
  • Asian Pork Burger
    pork burger, Asian sauce, slaw
  • Corn Dog Shrimp
    large shrimp dipped in corn dog batter & deep-fried; served w/ waffle fries, southern slaw & dipping sauce
  • Triple "G" Burger
    three 5-oz patties, cheese (optional), slaw, mustard, chopped onions, chili; looks good
4.0 out of 5
1766 ratings
owner/chef used to run Penguin Drive-In (which closed); used to be a garage that worked on VWs (and hence a VW on the roof); Other Recipes: Carolina Burger Chili
Pit ($$)
(3437 ratings)

328 W Davie St Map It!
Raleigh, NC 27601
(919) 890-4500
www.thepit-raleigh.com
  • Pulled Pork
    distinction is the hot vinegar sauce; looks good
  • Ribs
    meaty "manly" ribs cooked fast & hot; smoked in hickory & oak
4.0 out of 5
3437 ratings
#9 (America's Best: American Classics); Throwdown: Bobby Flay lost [recipe 1 | recipe 2]; opened in 2007; contemporary setting in a restored 1930s meatpacking warehouse; roast whole pig
Pit Road Bar & Grill ($$)
(35 ratings)

2330 Tipton Dr Map It!
Charlotte, NC 28206
(704) 373-9740
victorylanekarting.com/pi...
  • "Hot Lap" Sandwich
    spicy shredded chicken served on toasted ciabatta roll topped w/ melted mozzarella cheese, fresh cilantro & jalapeno-cilantro crema
  • "The Concord" Sandwich
    house made North Carolina mission fig preserve spread on toasted ciabatta roll & topped w/ aged steak filet & blue cheese crumbles; looks good
4.0 out of 5
35 ratings
opened in 2013; sports bar w/ go-kart track & conference facility
Price's Chicken Coop [CLOSED] ($)
(482 ratings)

1614 Camden Rd Map It!
Charlotte, NC 28203
(704) 333-9866
As Seen On:
Man v. Food Nation, Episode: "Charlotte"
  • Fried Chicken
    marinated for over 24 hrs; looks good
  • Fried Gizzards
  • Fried Livers
4.0 out of 5
482 ratings
[CLOSED]; opened in 1962; take-out only (no tables) & cash only; long lines
Roast GrillSee Roast Grill Video ($)
(165 ratings)

7 S West St Map It!
Raleigh, NC 27603
(919) 832-8292
www.roastgrill.com
As Seen On:
Man v. Food, Episode: "North Carolina"
  • Roast Grill Hot Dog Challenge
    challenge: eat as many hot dogs in 1 hour; beat record of 17 hot dogs (at airing); Adam won
4.0 out of 5
165 ratings
hot dogs
Sam Jones BBQ ($$)
(324 ratings)

715 W Fire Tower Rd Map It!
Winterville, NC 28590
(252) 689-6449
www.samjonesbbq.com
  • Whole Hog Pork Sandwich
    slow smoked (18-hrs) & chopped pork on a potato bun w/ slaw; looks good
4.0 out of 5
324 ratings
smokes whole hogs & other meat over real hickory wood; Other Recipes: Carolina BBQ Sauce | Caroline Smoked Pork
Seoul Food Meat Company ($$)
(1611 ratings)

1400 S Church St Map It!
Charlotte, NC 28203
(980) 299-5143
www.seoulfoodmeatcoclt.co...
As Seen On:
Man v. Food, Episode: "Charlotte, NC"
  • "Fire" Chicken
    jalapeno & habanero infused chicken thighs, coated w/ "fire sauce" & topped w/ mozzarella & cheddar cheeses; looks good
4.0 out of 5
1611 ratings
est. 2016; barbecue joint merging Southern recipes w/ Korean flavors
Shepard BarbecueSee Shepard Barbecue Video
(27 ratings)

7801 Emerald Dr Map It!
Emerald Isle, NC 28594
(910) 546-8184
  • Boss Hawg Sandwich
    jalapeno-cheddar sausage, pulled pork, house slaw, pickled red onion, Carolina gold mustard vinegar sauce; looks good
  • Spicy Heffer Sandwich
    sliced brisket (smoked 12-16 hrs), sausage, pickles red BBQ sauce, pickled jalapenos, white onions; looks good
4.0 out of 5
27 ratings
est. 2020; owned & operated by husband-and-wife team
South 21 Drive In ($)
(136 ratings)

3101 E Independence Blvd Map It!
Charlotte, NC 28205
(704) 377-4509
www.south21drivein.net
  • Onion Rings
    double-dipped & dredged & deep-fried
  • Super Boy Burger
    best seller; double-burger; ask for "Carolina style" (w/ slaw & scratch-made chili)
4.0 out of 5
136 ratings
since 1955; local legend drive-in
Sunrise Biscuit Kitchen ($)
(761 ratings)

1305 E Franklin St Map It!
Chapel Hill, NC 27514
(919) 933-1324
www.sunrisebiscuits.com
  • Chicken & Cheddar Biscuit
    fried chicken breast w/ homemade biscuits using grandmother's recipe; looks good
  • "Bad Grandpa"
    biscuit sandwich w/ chicken, egg, cheese & bacon biscuit, hash browns & sweet tea; looks good
4.0 out of 5
761 ratings
est. 1978; biscuits recognized by Maxim Magazine; long lines in drive-thru; original restaurant in Louisburg, NC
Swag Country InnSee Swag Country Inn Video ($$$$)
(32 ratings)

2300 Swag Rd Map It!
Waynesville, NC 28785
(828) 926-0430
www.theswag.com
  • Banana Pudding Pie
    call restaurant for availability (dessert menu changes)
4.0 out of 5
32 ratings
#2 (Top 5 Restaurants-Best Romantic Foods); rating might be for hotel; mountaintop resort w/ incomparable Smoky Mountain views, an award-winning restaurant, pampering accommodations, world-class hiking trails, & warm hospitality; open seasonal
Sweet n Savory Cafe ($$)
(756 ratings)

1611 Pavilion Pl Map It!
Wilmington, NC 28403
(910) 256-0115
www.sweetnsavory.cafe
4.0 out of 5
756 ratings
since 1996; engineer who buys a bakery, then opens for lunch, & then for breakfast & dinner
TEN Park Lanes [CLOSED] ($$)
(198 ratings)

1700 Montford Dr Map It!
Charlotte, NC 28209
(704) 523-7633
  • Lane Buster
    chocolate fudge & roasted peanut covered mason jar, layered w/ double fudge brownies, vanilla ice cream, chocolate sauce & whipped cream
4.0 out of 5
198 ratings
[CLOSED]; bowling alley w/ restaurant having 32 craft beers on tap
Tortuga's LieSee Tortuga's Lie Video ($$)
(1000 ratings)

3014 S Virginia Dare Trl Map It!
Nags Head, NC 27959
(252) 441-7299
www.tortugaslie.com
  • Jamaican 'Jerk' Chicken
    house favorite; leg & thigh grilled & basted w/ spicy jerk seasoning; served w/ warm pineapple chutney; looks good
  • Pork Antonio
    2 jerk rubbed pork chops finished w/ habenero yellow currant jam; served w/ starch & vegetable of the day
4.0 out of 5
1000 ratings
est. 1989; voted #1 Seafood Dive (Coastal Living Magazine); "nestled among the dunes of the Outer Banks town of Nags Head, you'll find a delicious slice of the Caribbean" (from its website)
Village TavernSee Village Tavern Video ($$)
(396 ratings)

221 Reynolda Village Map It!
Winston-Salem, NC 27106
(336) 748-0221
www.villagetavern.com
  • Hot Crab Dip
    w/ backfin crab meat; served w/ toasted garlic bread; looks good
4.0 out of 5
396 ratings
started in 1984; "scratch kitchen / craft bar"; multiple locations
Vin RougeSee Vin Rouge Video ($$)
(580 ratings)

2010 Hillsborough Rd Map It!
Durham, NC 27705
(919) 416-0466
www.vinrougerestaurant.co...
  • Gratin de Macaroni
    macaroni and Gruyere cheese-induced Bechamel sauce w/ house-cured-house-smoked bacon baked in casserole dish; looks good
4.0 out of 5
580 ratings
consistently ranked in the top tier of "Best Of" lists by the local and national press (from its website); outdoor dining in courtyard garden available
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