Highest-rated fine dining restaurants in the Fayetteville, North Carolina area by diners
Highest-rated fine dining restaurants in the Fayetteville, North Carolina area by diners
Fine dining in the United States isn't what it used to be. Many customers are no longer interested in classic white tablecloths and 16-ounce New York strips; these days, it's all 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 and his three-Michelin-starred restaurant, 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 chefs' 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, 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 the Fayetteville area 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., $$ to $$$$) were considered. Also, in an effort to highlight independent businesses and local chains, those with five or more locations nationally (based on Yelp data) were not included. Restaurants in certain lower-cost categories (like "diners," "buffets," and "food trucks") were excluded. Data is as of June 25, 2025.
Read on to find a potential restaurant for your next special meal out!
#21. Jin Jin Gourmet
- Rating: 2.5/5 (57 reviews)
- Price level: $$
- Address: 1048 Lillington Hwy Spring Lake, North Carolina
- Categories: Asian Fusion
- Read more on Yelp
#20. Ruby Tuesday
- Rating: 2.8/5 (150 reviews)
- Price level: $$
- Address: 1936 Cedar Creek Road Fayetteville, North Carolina
- Categories: American, Burgers, Salad
- Read more on Yelp
#19. Waffle House
- Rating: 2.9/5 (27 reviews)
- Price level: $$
- Address: 650 South Reilly Road Fayetteville, North Carolina
- Categories: American, Breakfast & Brunch, Diners
- Read more on Yelp
#18. Carolina Ale House
- Rating: 3.1/5 (334 reviews)
- Price level: $$
- Address: 161 Glensford Drive Fayetteville, North Carolina
- Categories: American, Sports Bars
- Read more on Yelp
#17. Carrabba's Italian Grill
- Rating: 3.2/5 (232 reviews)
- Price level: $$
- Address: 4209 Sycamore Dairy Road Fayetteville, North Carolina
- Categories: Italian, Seafood
- Read more on Yelp
#16. Scrub Oaks Contemporary American Pub
- Rating: 3.3/5 (123 reviews)
- Price level: $$
- Address: 5780 Ramsey St. Ste 108 Fayetteville, North Carolina
- Categories: Pubs, Steakhouses, American
- Read more on Yelp
#15. Chris's Open Hearth Steak House
- Rating: 3.4/5 (181 reviews)
- Price level: $$$
- Address: 2620 Raeford Road Fayetteville, North Carolina
- Categories: Steakhouses, Bars, Seafood
- Read more on Yelp
#14. Sushi Court
- Rating: 3.4/5 (169 reviews)
- Price level: $$
- Address: 251 Westwood Shopping Center Fayetteville, North Carolina
- Categories: Sushi Bars, Japanese, Steakhouses
- Read more on Yelp
#13. Pierro's Italian Bistro
- Rating: 3.4/5 (328 reviews)
- Price level: $$
- Address: 217 Hay St. Fayetteville, North Carolina
- Categories: Italian
- Read more on Yelp
#12. Hudson Bay Seafood
- Rating: 3.5/5 (72 reviews)
- Price level: $$
- Address: 2816 Ramsey St. Fayetteville, North Carolina
- Categories: Seafood
- Read more on Yelp
#11. Fuller's Old Fashion BBQ and Buffet
- Rating: 3.5/5 (135 reviews)
- Price level: $$
- Address: 113 North Eastern Blvd. Fayetteville, North Carolina
- Categories: Barbecue
- Read more on Yelp
#10. Mellow Mushroom
- Rating: 3.9/5 (334 reviews)
- Price level: $$
- Address: 301 North Mcpherson Church Road Fayetteville, North Carolina
- Categories: Pizza, Sandwiches, Bars
- Read more on Yelp
#9. Mr K Authentic Chinese Restaurant
- Rating: 3.9/5 (113 reviews)
- Price level: $$
- Address: 5048 Yadkin Road Fayetteville, North Carolina
- Categories: Chinese
- Read more on Yelp
#8. Poke Cafe - Fayetteville
- Rating: 4.0/5 (40 reviews)
- Price level: $$
- Address: 1948 Skibo Road Fayetteville, North Carolina
- Categories: Hawaiian, Sushi Bars, Poke
- Read more on Yelp
#7. Fred Chason's Grandsons
- Rating: 4.0/5 (209 reviews)
- Price level: $$
- Address: 5339 Marracco Drive Hope Mills, North Carolina
- Categories: Buffets, Southern, Seafood
- Read more on Yelp
#6. 316 Oyster Bar & Seafood Grill
- Rating: 4.1/5 (252 reviews)
- Price level: $$
- Address: 316 Owen Drive Fayetteville, North Carolina
- Categories: Seafood
- Read more on Yelp
#5. Circa 1800
- Rating: 4.2/5 (468 reviews)
- Price level: $$
- Address: 108 Person St. Fayetteville, North Carolina
- Categories: Bars, New American, Desserts
- Read more on Yelp
#4. Luigi's Italian Chophouse & Bar
- Rating: 4.2/5 (594 reviews)
- Price level: $$$
- Address: 528 North Mcpherson Church Road Fayetteville, North Carolina
- Categories: Italian, Bars, Seafood
- Read more on Yelp
#3. Tandoori Bites
- Rating: 4.4/5 (391 reviews)
- Price level: $$
- Address: 1916 Skibo Road Unit A1 Fayetteville, North Carolina
- Categories: Indian
- Read more on Yelp
#2. Antonella's Italian Ristorante
- Rating: 4.4/5 (362 reviews)
- Price level: $$
- Address: 300 Hay St. Fayetteville, North Carolina
- Categories: Italian
- Read more on Yelp
#1. Pharaohs Legacy
- Rating: 4.7/5 (173 reviews)
- Price level: $$
- Address: 3010 Traemoor Village Drive Ste 100 Fayetteville, North Carolina
- Categories: Mediterranean, Bars
- Read more on Yelp
This story features data reporting by Wade Zhou and is part of a series utilizing data automation across 319 metros.
