Highest-rated fine dining restaurants in the Greensboro 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 Greensboro 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!

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#30. B Christopher's

- Rating: 4.1/5 (124 reviews)
- Price level: $$$
- Address: 201 North Elm St. Greensboro, North Carolina
- Categories: American, Steakhouses
- Read more on Yelp

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#29. Thai Square

- Rating: 4.1/5 (195 reviews)
- Price level: $$
- Address: 3361 Battleground Ave. Greensboro, North Carolina
- Categories: Thai, Desserts, Soup
- Read more on Yelp

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#28. Sammy G's Tavern

- Rating: 4.1/5 (324 reviews)
- Price level: $$
- Address: 3800 Tinsley Drive High Point, North Carolina
- Categories: American, Beer, Wine & Spirits, Caterers
- Read more on Yelp

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#27. Marisol

- Rating: 4.2/5 (72 reviews)
- Price level: $$$
- Address: 5834 West Gate City Blvd. Greensboro, North Carolina
- Categories: New American
- Read more on Yelp

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#26. Dame's Chicken & Waffles

- Rating: 4.2/5 (1116 reviews)
- Price level: $$
- Address: 301 Martin Luther King Jr Drive Greensboro, North Carolina
- Categories: Soul Food, Breakfast & Brunch, American
- Read more on Yelp

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#25. Bonchon

- Rating: 4.2/5 (237 reviews)
- Price level: $$
- Address: 607 A South Elm St. Greensboro, North Carolina
- Categories: Korean, Asian Fusion, Chicken Wings
- Read more on Yelp

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#24. Lindley Park Filling Station

- Rating: 4.2/5 (372 reviews)
- Price level: $$
- Address: 2201 Walker Ave. Greensboro, North Carolina
- Categories: Burgers, Sandwiches, Salad
- Read more on Yelp

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#23. Gia - Drink.Eat.Listen

- Rating: 4.2/5 (307 reviews)
- Price level: $$
- Address: 1941 New Garden Road Ste 208 Greensboro, North Carolina
- Categories: Italian, Modern European, Cocktail Bars
- Read more on Yelp

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#22. Taaza Bistro

- Rating: 4.3/5 (319 reviews)
- Price level: $$
- Address: 1216-M Bridford Pkwy Ste M Greensboro, North Carolina
- Categories: Indian
- Read more on Yelp

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#21. Epic Chophouse - Greensboro

- Rating: 4.3/5 (163 reviews)
- Price level: $$$
- Address: 301-F Pisgah Church Road Greensboro, North Carolina
- Categories: Seafood, Steakhouses, Cocktail Bars
- Read more on Yelp

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#20. Undercurrent Restaurant

- Rating: 4.3/5 (279 reviews)
- Price level: $$
- Address: 327 Battleground Ave. Greensboro, North Carolina
- Categories: French, New American, Wine Bars
- Read more on Yelp

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#19. Print Works Bistro

- Rating: 4.3/5 (843 reviews)
- Price level: $$
- Address: 702 Green Valley Road Greensboro, North Carolina
- Categories: French, Breakfast & Brunch, Modern European
- Read more on Yelp

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#18. Scrambled Southern Diner

- Rating: 4.3/5 (1332 reviews)
- Price level: $$
- Address: 2417 Spring Garden St. Greensboro, North Carolina
- Categories: Breakfast & Brunch, Diners, Southern
- Read more on Yelp

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#17. Southern Roots

- Rating: 4.3/5 (532 reviews)
- Price level: $$
- Address: 119 East Main St. Jamestown, North Carolina
- Categories: Southern, Specialty Food
- Read more on Yelp

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#16. Golden Wok

- Rating: 4.3/5 (364 reviews)
- Price level: $$
- Address: 1216 Bridford Pkwy Unit North Greensboro, North Carolina
- Categories: Chinese
- Read more on Yelp

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#15. Black Powder Smokehouse - Jamestown

- Rating: 4.3/5 (315 reviews)
- Price level: $$
- Address: 302 East Main St. Jamestown, North Carolina
- Categories: Barbecue, Smokehouse
- Read more on Yelp

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#14. Salvino Cucina Italiana

- Rating: 4.4/5 (158 reviews)
- Price level: $$
- Address: 2917-D Battleground Ave. Greensboro, North Carolina
- Categories: Italian
- Read more on Yelp

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#13. Hops Burger Bar

- Rating: 4.4/5 (481 reviews)
- Price level: $$
- Address: 2138 Lawndale Drive Greensboro, North Carolina
- Categories: Burgers, Sandwiches, Beer Bar
- Read more on Yelp

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#12. Dear Dad's

- Rating: 4.4/5 (136 reviews)
- Price level: $$
- Address: 3929 Battleground Ave. Greensboro, North Carolina
- Categories: Mexican, Breakfast & Brunch, American
- Read more on Yelp

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#11. Noor Kitchen & Cocktails

- Rating: 4.4/5 (119 reviews)
- Price level: $$
- Address: 4312 Big Tree Wy Greensboro, North Carolina
- Categories: Indian, Cocktail Bars
- Read more on Yelp

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#10. MJ's Restaurant & Catering

- Rating: 4.4/5 (123 reviews)
- Price level: $$$
- Address: 620 Dolley Madison Road Greensboro, North Carolina
- Categories: Seafood, Steakhouses, French
- Read more on Yelp

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#9. Pho Hien Vuong

- Rating: 4.4/5 (903 reviews)
- Price level: $$
- Address: 4109 Spring Garden St. Ste A Greensboro, North Carolina
- Categories: Vietnamese
- Read more on Yelp

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#8. 1618 Midtown

- Rating: 4.4/5 (122 reviews)
- Price level: $$
- Address: 1724 Battleground Ave. Ste 105 Greensboro, North Carolina
- Categories: Wine Bars, Tapas/Small Plates, Cocktail Bars
- Read more on Yelp

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#7. Agni Indian Kitchen & Bar

- Rating: 4.4/5 (323 reviews)
- Price level: $$
- Address: 651 South Regional Road Greensboro, North Carolina
- Categories: Indian
- Read more on Yelp

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#6. White and Wood

- Rating: 4.4/5 (203 reviews)
- Price level: $$$
- Address: 215 South Elm St. Greensboro, North Carolina
- Categories: Wine Bars, Cocktail Bars, New American
- Read more on Yelp

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#5. Green Valley Grill

- Rating: 4.5/5 (799 reviews)
- Price level: $$$
- Address: 622 Green Valley Road Greensboro, North Carolina
- Categories: Modern European, Mediterranean, Greek
- Read more on Yelp

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#4. Blue Denim Restaurant

- Rating: 4.5/5 (372 reviews)
- Price level: $$
- Address: 217 South Elm St. Greensboro, North Carolina
- Categories: Cajun/Creole, Southern, Salad
- Read more on Yelp

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#3. 1618 West Seafood Grill

- Rating: 4.5/5 (328 reviews)
- Price level: $$$
- Address: 1618 West Friendly Ave. Greensboro, North Carolina
- Categories: Seafood
- Read more on Yelp

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#2. Machete

- Rating: 4.6/5 (276 reviews)
- Price level: $$$
- Address: 600 C Battleground Ave. Greensboro, North Carolina
- Categories: New American
- Read more on Yelp

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#1. Giacomo's Italian Market

- Rating: 4.7/5 (285 reviews)
- Price level: $$
- Address: 2109 New Garden Road Ste East Greensboro, North Carolina
- Categories: Italian, Sandwiches, Salad
- Read more on Yelp

This story features data reporting by Wade Zhou and is part of a series utilizing data automation across 319 metros.

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