Highest-rated fine dining restaurants in Greensboro by diners
Fine dining in the U.S. isn't what it used to be. Many customers are no longer interested in classic white tablecloths and 16-ounce New York strips; instead, it's about cutting-edge culinary experiences.
Although steakhouses have defined fine dining in America since the 19th century, that started to change in the mid-1990s. Elite chefs like Thomas Keller at the French Laundry unearthed a whole different kind of tasting experience (with 40 courses), and a new age of fine dining was born. Soon, prix fixe meals—a French style of serving with a set menu—became the norm for fine dining in the U.S.
Between the rise of chef's tasting menus and consumers' continued desire to have diverse culinary experiences, the restaurants that grace the pages of top-tier restaurant reviewers like Zagat or the Michelin Guide look very different today than they did 30 years ago. Restaurant goers aren't just looking for high-quality food. They want the type of menu that will tell a story. They want creative ingredients they've never tried before. They want to be transported into a whole new world.
With so many innovative menus and restaurant experiences popping up across America to choose from, it can be challenging to choose where to go for a special evening. Stacker compiled a list of the highest-rated fine dining restaurants in Greensboro using data from Yelp. Businesses were selected using Yelp's ranking system, which calculates an adjusted rating value that takes into account the number of ratings as well as the rating score itself.
Only businesses with at least five reviews and at least level 2 pricing (i.e., $$ to $$$$) were considered. Also, in an effort to highlight independent businesses and local chains, those with five or more locations nationally (based on Yelp data) were not included. Restaurants in certain lower-cost categories (like "diners," "buffets," and "food trucks") were excluded. Data is as of Aug. 19, 2024.
Read on to find a potential restaurant for your next special meal out!
#29. Golden Wok
- Rating: 4.3/5 (337 reviews)
- Price level: $$
- Address: 1216 Bridford Pkwy Unit North Greensboro, North Carolina
- Categories: Chinese
- Read more on Yelp
#28. Agni Indian Kitchen & Bar
- Rating: 4.4/5 (309 reviews)
- Price level: $$
- Address: 651 South Regional Road Greensboro, North Carolina
- Categories: Indian
- Read more on Yelp
#27. Gyu-Kaku Japanese BBQ
- Rating: 3.8/5 (92 reviews)
- Price level: $$
- Address: 3920 Cotswold Ave. Greensboro, North Carolina
- Categories: Japanese, Barbecue
- Read more on Yelp
#26. Phoenix Asian Cuisine
- Rating: 3.9/5 (290 reviews)
- Price level: $$
- Address: 1641 New Garden Road Greensboro, North Carolina
- Categories: Asian Fusion
- Read more on Yelp
#25. Saffron Indian Cuisine
- Rating: 3.9/5 (233 reviews)
- Price level: $$
- Address: 1500 Mill St. Ste 104 Greensboro, North Carolina
- Categories: Indian, Pakistani
- Read more on Yelp
#24. Imperial Koi Asian Bistro and Sushi Bar
- Rating: 3.9/5 (306 reviews)
- Price level: $$
- Address: 1941 New Garden Road Ste 200 Greensboro, North Carolina
- Categories: Japanese, Asian Fusion, Chinese
- Read more on Yelp
#23. M'Coul's Public House
- Rating: 3.9/5 (404 reviews)
- Price level: $$
- Address: 110 West McGee St. Greensboro, North Carolina
- Categories: Irish, Irish Pub
- Read more on Yelp
#22. Yokai
- Rating: 3.9/5 (77 reviews)
- Price level: $$
- Address: 501 North Greene St. Greensboro, North Carolina
- Categories: Ramen, Izakaya, Cocktail Bars
- Read more on Yelp
#21. Pastabilities
- Rating: 4.0/5 (185 reviews)
- Price level: $$
- Address: 1726 Battleground Ave. Greensboro, North Carolina
- Categories: Italian, Pasta Shops, Seafood
- Read more on Yelp
#20. Lucky 32 Southern Kitchen
- Rating: 4.0/5 (591 reviews)
- Price level: $$
- Address: 1421 Westover Ter Greensboro, North Carolina
- Categories: New American, Southern
- Read more on Yelp
#19. Leblon Brazilian Steakhouse
- Rating: 4.0/5 (200 reviews)
- Price level: $$$
- Address: 106 South Holden Road Greensboro, North Carolina
- Categories: Brazilian, Wine Bars, Steakhouses
- Read more on Yelp
#18. B Christopher's
- Rating: 4.0/5 (115 reviews)
- Price level: $$$
- Address: 201 North Elm St. Greensboro, North Carolina
- Categories: American, Steakhouses
- Read more on Yelp
#17. Osteria Italian Restaurant
- Rating: 4.1/5 (220 reviews)
- Price level: $$
- Address: 1310 Westover Ter Ste 101 A Ste 101 A Greensboro, North Carolina
- Categories: Italian, Wine Bars, Cocktail Bars
- Read more on Yelp
#16. Thai Square
- Rating: 4.1/5 (165 reviews)
- Price level: $$
- Address: 3361 Battleground Ave. Greensboro, North Carolina
- Categories: Thai, Desserts, Soup
- Read more on Yelp
#15. Marisol
- Rating: 4.1/5 (69 reviews)
- Price level: $$$
- Address: 5834 West Gate City Blvd. Greensboro, North Carolina
- Categories: New American
- Read more on Yelp
#14. Reel Seafood Grill
- Rating: 4.1/5 (170 reviews)
- Price level: $$
- Address: 2002 New Garden Road Greensboro, North Carolina
- Categories: Seafood
- Read more on Yelp
#13. Gia - Drink.Eat.Listen
- Rating: 4.2/5 (285 reviews)
- Price level: $$
- Address: 1941 New Garden Road Ste 208 Greensboro, North Carolina
- Categories: Modern European, Tapas/Small Plates, Music Venues
- Read more on Yelp
#12. Taaza Bistro
- Rating: 4.3/5 (307 reviews)
- Price level: $$
- Address: 1216-M Bridford Pkwy Ste M Greensboro, North Carolina
- Categories: Indian
- Read more on Yelp
#11. Undercurrent Restaurant
- Rating: 4.3/5 (252 reviews)
- Price level: $$$
- Address: 327 Battleground Ave. Greensboro, North Carolina
- Categories: French, New American, Wine Bars
- Read more on Yelp
#10. Salvino Cucina Italiana
- Rating: 4.4/5 (139 reviews)
- Price level: $$
- Address: 2917-D Battleground Ave. Greensboro, North Carolina
- Categories: Italian
- Read more on Yelp
#9. 1618 Midtown
- Rating: 4.4/5 (113 reviews)
- Price level: $$
- Address: 1724 Battleground Ave. Ste 105 Greensboro, North Carolina
- Categories: Wine Bars, Tapas/Small Plates, Cocktail Bars
- Read more on Yelp
#8. MJ's Restaurant & Catering
- Rating: 4.4/5 (118 reviews)
- Price level: $$$
- Address: 620 Dolley Madison Road Greensboro, North Carolina
- Categories: Seafood, Steakhouses, French
- Read more on Yelp
#7. Pho Hien Vuong
- Rating: 4.4/5 (846 reviews)
- Price level: $$
- Address: 4109 Spring Garden St. Ste A Greensboro, North Carolina
- Categories: Vietnamese
- Read more on Yelp
#6. White and Wood
- Rating: 4.5/5 (191 reviews)
- Price level: $$$
- Address: 215 South Elm St. Greensboro, North Carolina
- Categories: Wine Bars, Cocktail Bars, New American
- Read more on Yelp
#5. Green Valley Grill
- Rating: 4.5/5 (736 reviews)
- Price level: $$$
- Address: 622 Green Valley Road Greensboro, North Carolina
- Categories: Modern European, Mediterranean, Greek
- Read more on Yelp
#4. Blue Denim Restaurant
- Rating: 4.5/5 (347 reviews)
- Price level: $$
- Address: 217 South Elm St. Greensboro, North Carolina
- Categories: Cajun/Creole, Southern, Salad
- Read more on Yelp
#3. 1618 West Seafood Grill
- Rating: 4.5/5 (303 reviews)
- Price level: $$$
- Address: 1618 West Friendly Ave. Greensboro, North Carolina
- Categories: Seafood
- Read more on Yelp
#2. Noor Kitchen & Cocktails
- Rating: 4.6/5 (80 reviews)
- Price level: $$
- Address: 4312 Big Tree Wy Greensboro, North Carolina
- Categories: Indian, Cocktail Bars
- Read more on Yelp
#1. Machete
- Rating: 4.6/5 (253 reviews)
- Price level: $$$
- Address: 600 C Battleground Ave. Greensboro, North Carolina
- Categories: New American
- Read more on Yelp
This story features data reporting by Karim Noorani, writing by Kiersten Hickman, and is part of a series utilizing data automation across 299 metros.
