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The Cheesecake Factory   Charlotte

The Cheesecake Factory, Charlotte

 1 Review  The Cheescake Factory recently opened in South Park Mall (Fall of 2002) and right now the wait is usully pretty long. It's probably the hottest restaurant in town right now, so you might have trouble... 

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Front Street Diner   Wilmington

Front Street Diner, Wilmington

 4 Reviews  Wonderful view... see all the boats.. and wonderful food and service... have tshirts you can get to take home with you, they are bit of a fashion statement... definitely a must have!! :) Don't take... 

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Latorre's   Charlotte

Latorre's, Charlotte

 5 Reviews  It was a slow Monday night, so maybe that's why my paella tasted a bit dry - as though it had been reheated from yesterday. Still, a good tasting dish - but not one I would order again. (I've had... 

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Southern Belle   Wilmington

Southern Belle, Wilmington

 1 Review  We had breakfast at the' Southern Bell ' The waitresses were nice and signed the menue for us =-) Side order of grits $.50 Large Braines and Eggs $ 3.00 Three Hot Cakes w/Maple Syrup,Sausage or... 

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Don Quijote   Charlotte

Don Quijote, Charlotte

 2 Reviews  On my arrival, Mark and I were off to a tapas restaurant located at the corner of South Boulevard and Woodlawn Avenue called Don Quijote. The ambience even includes the unmistakeable odour of an... 

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I love NY Pizza   Wilmington

I love NY Pizza, Wilmington

 2 Reviews  My boyfriend and I stopped in looking forward to some tasty pizza yesterday. We each ordered two slices of plain cheese pizza. We started eating and noticed that the pizza tasted burnt and disgusting.... 

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Mert's   Charlotte

Mert's, Charlotte

 2 Reviews  Mert's is becoming a Charlotte institution. It is already the best Southern restaurant Uptown. It appears to be more expensive than one might expect for this cuisine. The wait staff is very friendly.... 

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Underground Sandwich Shoppe   Wilmington

Underground Sandwich Shoppe, Wilmington

 1 Review  I had a turkey/swiss on toasted rye bread that was delicious. The owner told me that he has no affiliation with London, but he just thought the name would be appropriate. Why, you ask? Check out the... 

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The Capital Grille   Charlotte

The Capital Grille, Charlotte

 2 Reviews  I arrived at the Capital Grille late (after 10pm)day, without reservation and drenched by the rain and wasn't shure if I would still get a table for dinner. Service was very kind and patient (after... 

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Kilwin's   Wilmington

Kilwin's, Wilmington

 2 Reviews  You can't miss this place...right on the Riverwalk and Market St. You'll walk past it and see lots of kids gathered around begging their parents for a treat. I didn't plan on stopping but my family... 

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Carpe Diem   Charlotte

Carpe Diem, Charlotte

 3 Reviews  If you could customize your perfect night on the town, you would select a hidden gem near the heart of the city, al fresco dining, a view of the skyline, and of course, delicious food. At the... 

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Caffe Phoenix   Wilmington

Caffe Phoenix, Wilmington

 1 Review  This place is crowded for both lunch and dinner so I would assume it's good. A couple locals also recommended it to me, but I didn't get a chance to go. It has outdoor seating for customers to enjoy... 

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El Loco Pollo   Charlotte

El Loco Pollo, Charlotte

 2 Reviews  El Loco Pollo is a unique Peruvian restaurant located in a most unlikely place- a strip mall in east Charlotte. There is some method to that madness. The owners pay less rent there and, in turn, can... 

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Carrabbas Italian Grill   Wilmington

Carrabbas Italian Grill, Wilmington

 1 Review  Ciao and welcome to Carrabba's where you can enjoy a casual dinner in a warm, festive atmosphere. Discover a variety of fresh, handmade Italian dishes cooked to order in their lively exhibition... 

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Lupie's   Charlotte

Lupie's, Charlotte

 2 Reviews  Lupies is a great little joint that is always busy and for good reason. The atmosphere is warm and worn, with friendly servers and an old school feel. The building is old, but cool and the... 

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Port City Java   Wilmington

Port City Java, Wilmington

 1 Review  I had a muffin and a coffee and both were good. This place has a nice layout with the right balance of tables and big comfortable chairs that every good coffee shop should have. I also grabbed a copy... 

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Fuel Pizza   Charlotte

Fuel Pizza, Charlotte

 3 Reviews  Fuel Pizza Sunday, December 02, 2007 On our first visit to the new Fuel Pizza in Rivergate, we ordered two ready-to-bake pizzas. Since the place was very busy (no chance for the word to get around),... 

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Bella's   Wilmington

Bella's, Wilmington

 1 Review  They also have desserts and a full bar. It's not just a coffee shop. There's a tattoo parlor next door and every time I walked by, Bella's seemed to have a unique group of people gathered around the... 

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The Cajun Queen   Charlotte

The Cajun Queen, Charlotte

 2 Reviews  There are two Cajun Queens, but stick with the original on 7th Street. As you can see by the picture, it's located in what used to be a large home, which gives it a cozy feel. If you want a romantic... 

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Rick's Mediterranean   Charlotte

Rick's Mediterranean, Charlotte

 1 Review  I love the foods of Spain, France, Italy and Greece and Rick's has all of the above. The atmsophere is cozy with a small dining area and a smaller patio outside and the waitstaff is knowledgeable and... 

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Dim Sum Chinese Restaurant   Charlotte

Dim Sum Chinese Restaurant, Charlotte

 1 Review  Dim Sum Chinese Restaurant is located on Central Avenue, which is certainly one of Charlotte's most ethnically eclectlic roads. You'll find many Mexican, Vietnamese and Chinese restaurant choices... 

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Bijoux   Charlotte

Bijoux, Charlotte

 1 Review  Bijoux (means "jewel" in French) claims to have the longest authentic zinc bar in the world. While I can't confirm this claim, I can confirm that the food is good and not as expensive as you might... 

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Barrington's   Charlotte

Barrington's, Charlotte

 2 Reviews  I eat out a lot but will certainly never eat at all of the restaurants in Charlotte. (They open and close too fast to make that a possibility.) I do think, however, that I have eaten at most of the... 

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Mario's Pizza   Charlotte

Mario's Pizza, Charlotte

 1 Review  There are a lot of infiltrators that have migrated down from neighborhoods in the North where pizza is sold by the slice so thin it's best eaten folded in half lengthwise. For them, and for anyone... 

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The Original Pancake House   Charlotte

The Original Pancake House, Charlotte

 1 Review  Well I doubt that this is actually THE original, but it's a good pancake house nevertheless. It's in a nice part of town and is frequented by mostly a yuppie crowd. The menu is full of many varieties... 

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The Pit: Fancy North Carolina BBQ

by reineckette

A nice place to go for North Carolina BBQ. The Pit is a nice, clean restaurant with a great selection and delicious food. The cost is a bit higher that the little hole in the wall BBQ places but it is still really good. The pumpkin skillet cornbread is excellent. I am a fan of the basics so I enjoy the chopped BBQ plate with either mac and cheese, cheesy bacon grits, fried okra or sweet potato fries on the side. I've heard that the brisket is really good too.

The Weeping Radish Brewery and Bavarian Restaurant: Three Locations

by grandmaR

I have not eaten in any of these restaurants. We considered it, but eventually ate across the street. I did have a picture taken from the car.I don't usually put a restaurant under the state, unless they have more than one location in the state and are not a national chain. These people have three locations. The one that most people know about in Manteo, one in Corolla, and they are opening a new place in Jarvisburg on the Mainland. They also brew their own beer and have tours of the brewery both in Manteo and Jarvisburg.. Brewery tours take place during the summer months each day at 1 PM. There is no charge for the tours. Brewery Tours in the shoulder seasons are by appointment.In case you wondered -from their menu: "The name “Weeping Radish” refers to the large German radish that is typically served as an accompaniment to beer in Bavarian restaurants and Gasthäuser. It resembles an...

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La FoGata Restaurant: Local Mexican Chain

by grandmaR

There are two of these restaurants on the Outer Banks. One in 5002 S. Croatan Hwy, Nags Head and the other at: 3924 N. Coratan Hwy, Kitty Hawk 255-0934I wanted to come here and eat (they are supposed to be open year round), but somehow it didn't work out space and time wise. The Outer Banks Restaurant Insider says: A traditional Mexican restaurant, La Fogata gets its name from the Spanish word for "campfire." For the price, La Fogata serves the best ethnic food on the beach. People wait in line to eat here on weekend nights. You'll see a lot of locals in here year-round.

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GOLDEN CORRAL: STATESVILLE NC - GREAT BUFFET

by LoriPori

October 27, 2010OK, what to do for dinner tonight. Hansi was in the mood for Chinese Buffet, but we couldn't find any around our Motel. We spotted the GOLDEN CORRAL and checked it out. They had a wonderful Buffet and they also offered food on the Grill. Dishes offered was fried chicken, steak on the Grill, Beef Brisket and Roast Turkey at the Carving station, Assorted veggies and potato dishes, Salad Bar, Dessert Bar - Ice Cream - Carrot cake - chocolate fudge - peach & cherry cobbler - nachos with cheese - and much much more. Soft drinks, tea and coffee are included. Adults $10.19 Seniors $1.00 off -so $9.19

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Waffle and Pancake House: breakfast anyone?

by b1bob

This restaurant could not have been more convenient to our hotel, then a Comfort Inn. It was also perfect for what we needed for a filling breakfast (as it happens, the day after 11 September 2001) before we auctioned off a small grocery store in town. The restaurant was an obvious knockoff of the Waffle House chain, maybe even a former Waffle House. They changed the name just enough to avoid running afoul of copyright laws. I had two eggs fried over well with grits and bacon. It wasn't great, but it wasn't awful. However, it was good enough, convenient, and quick.

Waffle and Pancake House
Natty Greene's Pub & Brewing: A Brewery in Downtown Raleigh

by reineckette

This brewery has a main location in Greensboro and recently opened up its Raleigh location. It is named for Nathaniel Greene, the Revolutionary War General who commanded Colonial troops into battle throughout North Carolina. The restaurant has high ceilings, which gives it a nice open feel.The beer is pretty good and the food is good as well. Not the best meal I've ever had, but definitely a nice place to go for a beer and a decent meal.

Ole Time Barbeque: Classic North Carolina BBQ

by reineckette

I loved this place. Within my first couple of days in Raleigh, I was taken here and it was delicious. I'm not going to lie, just driving by it, I am not sure that I wouldn't have gone in. It's along the side of a road by itself with a small parking lot and looks a little dodgy - but man, is it good. I ordered the Hand Chopped BBQ Pork Plate with Sweet Potato Sticks on the side. The thing about North Carolina BBQ is that it is vinegar based, not tomato based so it has a different flavor than the BBQ that I am used to. It is absolutely delicious. The Sweet Potato sticks were great too. I ordered them thinking that I was getting sweet potato fries but when they came, they were closer to the size of steak fries and not fried all the way through so the inside was warm sweet potato goodness.And, of course, since I was in the South, I had to order Sweet Tea as well. Yum.

Biscuitville: Hot and fresh

by b1bob

Biscuitville is a regional chain of franchised restaurants (specialising in biscuits) with several dozen locations across southern Virginia and North Carolina. Biscuitville still makes their biscuits fresh and it makes for a filling and nourishing meal. I prefer the grilled chicken biscuit with a side of country fries. They also offer sausage, ham, egg-bacon-cheese, fried chicken, fried or grilled pork tenderloin biscuits. Besides biscuits they offer pancakes and all manner of sides and sweets.

Biscuitville: Roxboro, NC
Crabbie's Restaurant: Aaah..stuffed flounder with crab meat

by k_k_g

We were driving along the Atlantic coast and of course we all had a craving for fish. So not wanting to stop at a restaurant right that was in a well known tourist towns we decided to drive a little bit inland and that is when we saw the poster for “Crabbie’s Restaurant”After driving along a small road we finally found it..It’s situated along the marina, it’s a lovely dine that has a choice of eating in a nice air-conditioned inside with a sea motif ( like nets, ship parts, posters ect.) with a pleasant view, or you can eat outside on a balcony just along the marina shore.And the food is GREAT and the portions are pretty big! Think of a plate called “Flounder stuffed with crab meat”…yum… With one plate, two sides and a drink it was about 20$.. and it was really worth it!

The fantastic Flounder!!
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Weeping Radish: A bit of Bavaria on the OBX

by MANXCATS

Coming from the UK it's great to find real food , good ale and a friendly atmosphere. There's a nice garden outside to walk in. The name is really what attracted us when we did our research on the Internet. Sauerkraut with frankfurters......and the beer was good.

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