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1. Main Event - Fayetteville

4.0

Excellent(0)

$$$$

• American • Fayetteville

Booked 1 time today

Main Event is your premier destination for chef-inspired dining and legendary entertainment, featuring a mouth-watering menu of fan favorites and a full-service bar stocked with innovative cocktails! Whether our hand-stretched pizzas or signature sliders fuel you, the excitement continues with state-of-the-art bowling, laser tag, and hundreds of the latest arcade games. Plus, with massive HDTVs throughout the venue, you won’t miss a second of the big game while you eat, bowl, and play.

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2. Red Lobster - Fayetteville - McPherson Church Rd.

3.7

Very Good(29)

$$$$

• Seafood • Fayetteville

At Red Lobster, we don’t just serve your seafood favorites—we serve an experience that makes you want to come back for more. That can’t-stop-smiling, pass-the-Cheddar Bay Biscuits kind of happy. It’s the joy that comes when the lobster hits the table, the shrimp hits just right, or you get the perfect crack on your crab leg. Whether you’re celebrating a milestone or just indulging on any given day, every visit feels like an occasion even if there isn’t one. So pull up a chair, grab a biscuit (or three). We’ve got delicious seafood, smiles, and good vibes. Come taste what we’re all about at your local Red Lobster today.

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3. Bonefish Grill - Fayetteville NC

4.5

Awesome(22)

$$$$

• Seafood • Fayetteville

Booked 10 times today

Your local Fayetteville, NC Bonefish Grill® specializes in hand-cut, wood-grilled specialties and locally crafted Partner Selection dishes made with the freshest, highest-quality ingredients. The restaurant offers a selection of classic and signature hand-crafted cocktails, using just-squeezed juices, edible garnishes, and house infusions in addition to offering a distinct list of wines, which are the perfect match for any food pairing. Near the Cross Creek Mall on Glendsford Drive

4. Ashten's

4.8

Exceptional(1512)

$$$$

• Farm-to-table • Southern Pines

Booked 21 times today

2022 marks Ashten's 25th year of bringing locally sourced, creatively prepared food to guests. Owner, Ashley Van Camp, and award winning chef, Matthew Hannon, work with area farmers daily to procure the best that the Sandhills and North Carolina have to offer. Step into our elegant Dining Room or into the cozy atmosphere of The Pub for a farm-to-table experience. Private dining for groups of 6 to 22 is available on our lower level, as well as outdoor dining, weather permitting. Takeout is also available. Come discover why Ashten's has been a mainstay of downtown Southern Pines dining for a quarter of a century.

5. Big Cat

4.8

Exceptional(300)

$$$$

• Contemporary American • Raleigh

Booked 54 times today

Anchored on the corner of Brookside Drive at Glascock Street, Big Cat is a multi-concept operation featuring day-to-night offerings for East Mordecai, Oakwood and the surrounding family-centric neighborhoods it will serve. Big Cat will offer table-service dining, a full bar, an ample all-season, covered and heated outdoor patio, a small-footprint market connecting the counter with the bar/tavern, offering a curated wine selection, everyday needs for families, and prepared foods to-go.Under Kumar’s direction, the kitchen will execute an approachable, fun and adventurous menu; slow roasted, lightly smoked North Carolina heritage chickens, big crunchy salads next to hearty braises in the winter and marinated Mediterranean summer vegetables with grilled lamb or seafood in the summer. A small daytime menu, including sandwiches heartily stuffed with house pickles and global flavors, as well as soft serve, will be available year-round.

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6. Southern Prime Steakhouse

4.6

Exceptional(2296)

$$$$

• Steakhouse • Southern Pines

Booked 17 times today

We are a fresh breath of class and style in the Sandhills of North Carolina. Located in Southern Pines, we offer an atmosphere of relaxed elegance and sophistication, where steak is our specialty. We have an extensive wine cellar featuring 3500 bottles, 20 of which we are pouring by the glass.

7. Chef Warren's

4.9

Exceptional(1645)

$$$$

• French American • Southern Pines

Booked 16 times today

Neighborhood French-inspired bistro featuring an ever-changing French-Fusion menu that keeps you coming back to try the things you didn’t have room for.Marianne’s organic garden helps supply Warren’s kitchen with his beloved fresh produce & both are actively involved in the local food movement. The ambiance is fusion as well - bistro style rather than “fine dining” - that is at once classic French and comfortable with an open kitchen so foodies can watch the work in progress. Art work is a mix of Mucha prints and Warren’s photography. Music is quirky.Nightly wine by the glass specials, carefully curated wine list and a delightful cocktail menu round out drinks offerings.Neither high chairs nor booster seats are available.Reservations are for a two hour time period.Classic Parisian style sidewalk seating available.Warren and his wife Marianne have spent the last twenty-five years delighting diners with their worldly cuisine & genuine hospitality.

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8. Brad Halling American Whiskey Co.

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4.9

Exceptional(45)

$$$$

• American • Southern Pines

Booked 5 times today

A Destination Distillery, Bar, Restaurant and Event Space in Southern Pines, North Carolina. Join us in our casual-upscale bar, restaurant, distillery tour, and for private event experience.

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9. Villaggio Ristorante and Bar

4.9

Exceptional(1365)

$$$$

• Italian • Pinehurst

Booked 16 times today

Tucked inside the charming Magnolia Inn in Pinehurst, Villaggio Ristorante and Bar brings the warmth and elegance of Italian dining to the Sandhills. With a focus on handcrafted dishes, house-made pastas, and thoughtfully selected wines, the restaurant offers a refined yet inviting experience. Whether you're enjoying a romantic dinner or gathering with friends, Villaggio pairs attentive service with an intimate atmosphere that makes every meal feel special.We look forward to serving you - The Villaggio TeamIf you are a guest of Pinehurst Resort or staying at The Magnolia Inn and are on a meal plan, please note that meals at Villaggio are NOT included in your plan.

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10. Elliotts on Linden

4.8

Exceptional(2130)

$$$$

• American • Southern Pines

Booked 26 times today

EOL offers tastefully prepared meals with an emphasis on regional growers, farmers and artisans. Many dishes can be called southern in style and there is a strong nod to classical European techniques. Hand crafted cocktails continue to expand as new distilleries pop up throughout the state. EOL offers an extensive wine cellar list with 32 wines offered by the glass through a wine system that maintains the integrity and temperature of the wine.

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PatGold
Pinehurst •12 reviews
5.0
Dined 1 day ago
Food was fabulous! Chef is amazing! Always love dinner there for any occasion.
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Ashten's$$$$• Farm-to-table• Southern Pines
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4.8
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Arianna
Virginia •4 reviews
5.0
Dined 6 days ago
I have to commend bonefish for their excellent service. Myself and my fiancé decided to celebrate our engagement with our friends there it was absolutely amazing. Plus it was also my fiancé’s birthday it was an incredible celebration. 10/10 highly recommended
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Bonefish Grill - Fayetteville NC$$$$• Seafood• Fayetteville
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4.5
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MerryGold
Raleigh / Durham / Chapel Hill •29 reviews
5.0
Dined on 14 Oct 2026
Second time here. Dined with 5 friends. 10/10 experience. Server Bella was fantastic. Seemed she was there every time we needed her but never when we didn’t - she read the table so well. 5 of us shared 6-7 items. No tiny tapas portions here. All the menu items we tried were generous in size and easily split amongst 5 people. I cannot praise the food enough. We loved everything. The depth of flavors is beyond impressive. Charred cabbage. Beet salad. Shrimp. Mushrooms. Eggplant. Tostada - I think it was. Gluten free bread is amazing. First time at Big Cat sat outside. This time inside. Vibe of both is great. Loud. Hopping. Fun. One of my best overall dining experiences.
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Big Cat$$$$• Contemporary American• Raleigh
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4.8
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Gilbert
1 review
5.0
Dined on 6 Dec 2025
The food was good and affordable. We love it there.
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Red Lobster - Fayetteville - McPherson Church Rd.$$$$• Seafood• Fayetteville
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3.7

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1. Main Event - Fayetteville

2. Red Lobster - Fayetteville - McPherson Church Rd.

3. Bonefish Grill - Fayetteville NC

4. Ashten's

5. Big Cat

6. Southern Prime Steakhouse

7. Chef Warren's

8. Brad Halling American Whiskey Co.

9. Villaggio Ristorante and Bar

10. Elliotts on Linden

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