Highest-rated restaurants in Fayetteville, North Carolina by diners
Highest-rated restaurants in Fayetteville, North Carolina by diners
Humans are creatures of habit. We tend to stick to our morning routines, rewatch movies we've seen time and time again, and hit up the same tried-and-true restaurants when going out for a meal. In fact, 35% of Americans said they rarely, if ever, try a new restaurant they haven't been to before, and 5% say they never do, according to a survey of more than 2,600 diners from TouchBistro.
But those numbers look quite different when you focus on younger generations—56% of Gen Zers and 47% of millennials in the U.S. say they visit new restaurants once a month or more. When it comes to deciding which new restaurant to try, younger generations are also more likely to rely on online reviews, through sites like Yelp or Google or from social media. The TouchBistro survey found that 71% of Gen Zers and 72% of millennials have opted to try a new restaurant solely because of favorable reviews online.
Some of the best restaurants in your neck of the woods might be those established spots that customers have been visiting for decades, but some may be brand new. More than 10,000 new restaurants opened in 2023, up 5.7% from 2022, according to a report from BentoBox. The states that saw the most new restaurants open up in 2023 were Florida, Texas, California, North Carolina, and Pennsylvania, but new locales are popping up all over the U.S.
To help you determine which spots—both new and long-standing—to try out, Stacker compiled a list of the highest-rated restaurants in Fayetteville, according to Yelp reviews from diners as of January 2024. Only restaurants with at least 20 reviews were considered. Read on to find some inspiration for the next time you dine out.
Note: The photos in this article are stock images and do not necessarily reflect each restaurant listed.
#30. Gusto Napoletano Italian Restaurant and Pizzeria
- Rating: 4.5/5 (63 reviews)
- Address: 2711 Raeford Road Ste 112 Fayetteville, North Carolina
- Categories: Pizza, Desserts, Italian
- Read more on Yelp
#29. Taqueria El Refugio
- Rating: 4.5/5 (51 reviews)
- Price level: $
- Address: 5307 Bragg Blvd. Fayetteville, North Carolina
- Categories: Food Trucks, Mexican
- Read more on Yelp
#28. Fireside Restaurant and Catering
- Rating: 4.5/5 (53 reviews)
- Price level: $
- Address: 2637B Bragg Blvd. Fayetteville, North Carolina
- Categories: American, Breakfast & Brunch, Sandwiches
- Read more on Yelp
#27. Antonella's Italian Ristorante
- Rating: 4.5/5 (312 reviews)
- Price level: $$
- Address: 300 Hay St. Fayetteville, North Carolina
- Categories: Italian
- Read more on Yelp
#26. The Fried Turkey Sandwich Shop
- Rating: 4.5/5 (103 reviews)
- Price level: $
- Address: 2318 Paintersmill Drive Ste 110 Fayetteville, North Carolina
- Categories: Sandwiches, American
- Read more on Yelp
#25. Umami
- Rating: 4.5/5 (469 reviews)
- Price level: $$
- Address: 6031 Yadkin Road Ste B Fayetteville, North Carolina
- Categories: Ramen, Bubble Tea, Sushi Bars
- Read more on Yelp
#24. Mirin Asian Eatery
- Rating: 4.5/5 (46 reviews)
- Price level: $
- Address: 1677 Owen Drive Ste 102-103 Fayetteville, North Carolina
- Categories: Asian Fusion
- Read more on Yelp
#23. Island Tease Cuisine
- Rating: 4.5/5 (29 reviews)
- Address: 2945 Hope Mills Road Ste 100 Fayetteville, North Carolina
- Categories: Caribbean
- Read more on Yelp
#22. Marybill's Cafe & Elbow Room
- Rating: 4.5/5 (481 reviews)
- Price level: $
- Address: 801 Elm St. Fayetteville, North Carolina
- Categories: American, Breakfast & Brunch, Sandwiches
- Read more on Yelp
#21. Gohan Bistro
- Rating: 4.5/5 (214 reviews)
- Price level: $$
- Address: 524 South Reilly Road Fayetteville, North Carolina
- Categories: Poke, Ramen, Sushi Bars
- Read more on Yelp
#20. Archway Burgers, Dogs and Beer
- Rating: 4.5/5 (64 reviews)
- Address: 113 Person St. Fayetteville, North Carolina
- Categories: Burgers, Hot Dogs, Beer Bar
- Read more on Yelp
#19. Vibe Gastropub
- Rating: 4.5/5 (23 reviews)
- Address: 131 Hay St. Ste 101 Fayetteville, North Carolina
- Categories: Vegan, Breakfast & Brunch, Sandwiches
- Read more on Yelp
#18. R Burger
- Rating: 4.5/5 (30 reviews)
- Price level: $
- Address: Fayetteville, North Carolina
- Categories: Food Trucks, Burgers
- Read more on Yelp
#17. Jumpin' Java Coffee Shop
- Rating: 4.5/5 (80 reviews)
- Price level: $
- Address: 7737 Good Middling Drive Ste 104 Fayetteville, North Carolina
- Categories: Coffee & Tea, Breakfast & Brunch
- Read more on Yelp
#16. Maple Street Biscuit Company - Fayetteville
- Rating: 4.5/5 (217 reviews)
- Price level: $$
- Address: 2775 Freedom Parkway Drive Fayetteville, North Carolina
- Categories: Breakfast & Brunch, Comfort Food, Southern
- Read more on Yelp
#15. Mezeh
- Rating: 4.5/5 (76 reviews)
- Address: 2770 Freedom Pkwy Drive Fayetteville, North Carolina
- Categories: Halal, Mediterranean, Salad
- Read more on Yelp
#14. 2 Rim Khong Restaurant
- Rating: 4.5/5 (131 reviews)
- Price level: $$
- Address: 6451 Yadkin Road Ste C Fayetteville, North Carolina
- Categories: Laotian, Thai, Buffets
- Read more on Yelp
#13. Fabe's Charcoal Roasting Co.
- Rating: 4.5/5 (137 reviews)
- Price level: $$
- Address: 2715 Freedom Pkwy Drive Fayetteville, North Carolina
- Categories: Peruvian
- Read more on Yelp
#12. Winterbloom Tea
- Rating: 4.5/5 (50 reviews)
- Price level: $
- Address: 238 Hay St. Fayetteville, North Carolina
- Categories: Tea Rooms, Cafes
- Read more on Yelp
#11. Afghan Kabob
- Rating: 4.5/5 (84 reviews)
- Address: 3401 A Raeford Road Fayetteville, North Carolina
- Categories: Halal, Afghan, Middle Eastern
- Read more on Yelp
#10. Kinlaw's Welcome Grill
- Rating: 4.5/5 (26 reviews)
- Price level: $$
- Address: 1816 Sapona Road Fayetteville, North Carolina
- Categories: American, Southern
- Read more on Yelp
#9. House of Thai Cuisine
- Rating: 4.5/5 (41 reviews)
- Price level: $$
- Address: 4582 Cumberland Road Fayetteville, North Carolina
- Categories: Thai, Chinese
- Read more on Yelp
#8. Pharaohs Legacy
- Rating: 4.5/5 (147 reviews)
- Price level: $$
- Address: 3010 Traemoor Village Drive Ste 100 Fayetteville, North Carolina
- Categories: Mediterranean, Bars
- Read more on Yelp
#7. Ichi Kaku Japanese Restaurant
- Rating: 4.5/5 (58 reviews)
- Address: 350 North Eastern Blvd. Ste 200 Fayetteville, North Carolina
- Categories: Ramen, Teppanyaki
- Read more on Yelp
#6. Pharaohs Village
- Rating: 4.5/5 (639 reviews)
- Price level: $$
- Address: 2425 Hope Mills Road Fayetteville, North Carolina
- Categories: Mediterranean, New American, Greek
- Read more on Yelp
#5. GollabsGrill
- Rating: 4.5/5 (21 reviews)
- Address: 195 Starpoint Drive Fayetteville, North Carolina
- Categories: Burgers
- Read more on Yelp
#4. Saigon Market
- Rating: 4.5/5 (70 reviews)
- Price level: $
- Address: 824 Santee Drive Fayetteville, North Carolina
- Categories: International Grocery, Vietnamese
- Read more on Yelp
#3. Bowls On A Roll 2 Go Meal Prep Store
- Rating: 4.5/5 (29 reviews)
- Address: 306 Owen Drive Fayetteville, North Carolina
- Categories: Food Trucks, Burgers, Caterers
- Read more on Yelp
#2. Vietnam Kitchen
- Rating: 5.0/5 (161 reviews)
- Price level: $$
- Address: 400 Westwood Shopping Center Ste 248 Fayetteville, North Carolina
- Categories: Vietnamese, American
- Read more on Yelp
#1. Dhans kitchen
- Rating: 5.0/5 (26 reviews)
- Address: 115 Oakridge Ave. Fayetteville, North Carolina
- Categories: Caribbean
- Read more on Yelp
This story features data reporting by Karim Noorani, writing by Jaimie Etkin, and is part of a series utilizing data automation across 331 metros.
