What’s the best restaurant in The Triangle?

By Stacy Rounds

June 17, 2024

Where is the best place to eat in the vibrant triangle of Raleigh, Durham, and Chapel Hill, North Carolina? Whether you’re a foodie in pursuit of the most tantalizing flavors, a lover of cozy ambiance on the hunt for your next haunt, or simply someone who appreciates a good meal with great company, the trio of cities that form the heart of North Carolina has an abundance of culinary wonders waiting for you. But with such a rich smorgasbord of dining options, how does one choose the crème de la crème?

This is where you, our esteemed readers, come into the flavorful fold. We’re launching a Triangle Guide, dedicated to unearthing the gems of gastronomy that define the Raleigh, Durham, and Chapel Hill dining scene. From hidden hole-in-the-walls dishing out mouthwatering BBQ, to high-end havens that redefine the art of cuisine, we’re leaving no stone unturned. But the twist is, your votes will guide this culinary crusade. So, whether it’s a plate so perfectly presented it belongs in a museum, or a dish so delicious it haunts your dreams, we’re inviting you to vote for your favorite food spots in The Triangle.

</p> <section data-block="SingleChoice"> <h2>What is the best restaurant in the Raleigh, Durham, and Chapel Hill area?</h2> <ul> <li>Caffe Luna</li> <li>Centro</li> <li>Death and Taxes</li> <li>Fearrington Inn</li> <li>Fiction Kitchen</li> <li>Hummingbird</li> <li>Irregardless</li> <li>Jolie</li> <li>MoJoes</li> <li>SAAP</li> <li>Saint Jacques</li> <li>Saltbox Seafood</li> <li>Second Empire</li> <li>Smokestacks</li> <li>Stanbury</li> </ul> </section> <section data-block="SingleChoice"> <h3>Who serves up the best pizza in the Raleigh, Durham, and Chapel Hill area?</h3> <ul> <li>Bennys</li> <li>Christo’s</li> <li>Di Fara</li> <li>Frank’s</li> <li>Ginos</li> <li>Marcos</li> <li>Nancy’s</li> <li>Oakwood</li> <li>Peri Brothers</li> <li>Piezanos</li> <li>Randys</li> <li>Trophy Brewing</li> <li>V pizza</li> </ul> </section> <section data-block="SingleChoice"> <h3>Where can you find the best seafood in the Raleigh, Durham, and Chapel Hill area?</h3> <ul> <li>Cape Fear Seafood Company</li> <li>Cortez</li> <li>Crab Sea</li> <li>Elements Restaurant</li> <li>Hawthorne & Wood</li> <li>Locals Seafood</li> <li>Rey’s Restaurant</li> <li>Rougarou (Imbibe)</li> <li>Saltbox Seafood Joint</li> <li>The Seafood Box</li> <li>Sho Nuff Seafood</li> <li>Squid’s</li> </ul> </section> <section data-block="SingleChoice"> <h3>What is your favorite family-friendly restaurant in the Raleigh, Durham, and Chapel Hill area?</h3> <ul> <li>Anna’s Pizzaria</li> <li>Chuy’s</li> <li>Coquette</li> <li>Cowfish</li> <li>Elmo’s Diner</li> <li>Gonza Tacos y Tequila</li> <li>The Kitchen Table</li> <li>Merritt’s Grill</li> <li>Metro Diner</li> <li>Milton’s</li> <li>Relish</li> <li>The Wakefield Tavern</li> </ul> </section> <section data-block="SingleChoice"> <h3>Who serves up the best BBQ in the Raleigh, Durham, and Chapel Hill area?</h3> <ul> <li>Backyard BBQ Pit</li> <li>Clyde Coopers</li> <li>Longleaf Swine</li> <li>Ole Time BBQ</li> <li>Prime in Knightdale</li> <li>Sam Jones</li> </ul> </section> <p> </p> <p> </p> <p> </p> <p> </p> <p> </p> <p> </p> <p> </p> <p>

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Stacy Rounds

Stacy Rounds is a writer and growth producer for Cardinal & Pine. Prior to joining the team, Stacy has worked as a writer, editor, and engagement specialist covering topics ranging from local history, disability advocacy, recreation, and food hotspots to relationships and mental health.

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