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 say they rarely or never try a new restaurant they haven't been to before, according to a from TouchBistro.

But those numbers look quite different when you focus on younger generations鈥�67% of Gen Zers and 40% 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 social media or online restaurant reviews, through sites like Yelp or Google. The TouchBistro survey found that 52% of Gen Zers have opted to try a new restaurant due to positive feedback on social media, and 67% of millennials have gone to a new dining spot solely because of favorable reviews online.

New restaurants in particular tend to garner a lot of online attention. About 50,000 new restaurants open each year in the U.S., and that number continues to rise. An analysis by Yelp published in June 2024 found that from May 2023 to April 2024. But some of the best restaurants in your neck of the woods might be those established eateries that customers have been visiting for decades.

To help you determine which spots鈥攂oth new and long-standing鈥攖o try out, compiled a list of the highest-rated restaurants in Fayetteville, according to reviews from diners as of January 2025. Only restaurants with at least 20 reviews and a 3.0 rating were considered. Read on to find some inspiration for the next time you dine out.

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#30. Taqueria El Refugio

- Rating: 4.5/5 (56 reviews)
- Price level: $
- Address: 5307 Bragg Blvd. Fayetteville, North Carolina
- Categories: Food Trucks, Mexican
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#29. Primo Pizza

- Rating: 4.5/5 (21 reviews)
- Price level: $
- Address: 419 Cross Creek Mall Ste 806 Fayetteville, North Carolina
- Categories: Pizza
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#28. Archway Burgers, Dogs and Beer

- Rating: 4.5/5 (77 reviews)
- Address: 113 Person St. Fayetteville, North Carolina
- Categories: Burgers, Hot Dogs, Beer Bar
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#27. Anchor Allie's Fayetteville

- Rating: 4.5/5 (51 reviews)
- Price level: $$
- Address: 1204 Bragg Blvd. Fayetteville, North Carolina
- Categories: Breakfast & Brunch, American, Cocktail Bars
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#26. Ichi Kaku Japanese Restaurant

- Rating: 4.5/5 (83 reviews)
- Address: 350 North Eastern Blvd. Ste 200 Fayetteville, North Carolina
- Categories: Ramen, Teppanyaki
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#25. 2 Rim Khong Restaurant

- Rating: 4.5/5 (142 reviews)
- Price level: $$
- Address: 6451 Yadkin Road Ste C Fayetteville, North Carolina
- Categories: Laotian, Thai, Buffets
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#24. Heckler Brewing

- Rating: 4.5/5 (24 reviews)
- Price level: $$
- Address: 5780 Ramsey St. Ste 102 Fayetteville, North Carolina
- Categories: Brewpubs, Pizza, Sandwiches
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#23. Gohan Bistro

- Rating: 4.5/5 (230 reviews)
- Price level: $$
- Address: 524 South Reilly Road Fayetteville, North Carolina
- Categories: Poke, Ramen, Sushi Bars
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#22. Taste Of West Africa

- Rating: 4.5/5 (169 reviews)
- Price level: $$
- Address: 116 Person St. Fayetteville, North Carolina
- Categories: African, Soup, Diners
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#21. Bees & Boards Restaurant + Provision

- Rating: 4.6/5 (27 reviews)
- Address: 225 Green St. Fayetteville, North Carolina
- Categories: Comfort Food, Specialty Food, Sandwiches
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#20. Mezeh

- Rating: 4.6/5 (94 reviews)
- Address: 2770 Freedom Pkwy Drive Fayetteville, North Carolina
- Categories: Halal, Mediterranean, Salad
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#19. Vibe Gastropub

- Rating: 4.6/5 (33 reviews)
- Address: 131 Hay St. Ste 101 Fayetteville, North Carolina
- Categories: Vegan, Breakfast & Brunch, Sandwiches
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#18. Maple Street Biscuit Company - Fayetteville

- Rating: 4.6/5 (239 reviews)
- Price level: $$
- Address: 2775 Freedom Parkway Drive Fayetteville, North Carolina
- Categories: Breakfast & Brunch, Coffee & Tea
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#17. R Burger

- Rating: 4.6/5 (36 reviews)
- Price level: $
- Address: Fayetteville, North Carolina
- Categories: Food Trucks, Burgers
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#16. Poki Bowl

- Rating: 4.6/5 (29 reviews)
- Address: 2727 Freedom Pkwy Drive Fayetteville, North Carolina
- Categories: Salad, Seafood, Poke
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#15. Fabe's Charcoal Roasting Co.

- Rating: 4.6/5 (144 reviews)
- Price level: $$
- Address: 2715 Freedom Pkwy Drive Fayetteville, North Carolina
- Categories: Peruvian
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#14. House of Thai Cuisine

- Rating: 4.6/5 (48 reviews)
- Price level: $$
- Address: 4582 Cumberland Road Fayetteville, North Carolina
- Categories: Thai, Chinese
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#13. Afghan Kabob

- Rating: 4.7/5 (91 reviews)
- Address: 3401 A Raeford Road Fayetteville, North Carolina
- Categories: Halal, Afghan, Middle Eastern
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#12. Pharaohs Legacy

- Rating: 4.7/5 (166 reviews)
- Price level: $$
- Address: 3010 Traemoor Village Drive Ste 100 Fayetteville, North Carolina
- Categories: Mediterranean, Bars
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#11. Pharaohs Village

- Rating: 4.7/5 (671 reviews)
- Price level: $$
- Address: 2425 Hope Mills Road Fayetteville, North Carolina
- Categories: Mediterranean, New American, Greek
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#10. Winterbloom Tea

- Rating: 4.7/5 (57 reviews)
- Price level: $
- Address: 238 Hay St. Fayetteville, North Carolina
- Categories: Tea Rooms, Cafes
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#9. Kinlaw's Welcome Grill

- Rating: 4.7/5 (33 reviews)
- Price level: $$
- Address: 1816 Sapona Road Fayetteville, North Carolina
- Categories: American, Southern
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#8. Vietnam Kitchen

- Rating: 4.7/5 (172 reviews)
- Price level: $$
- Address: 400 Westwood Shopping Center Ste 248 Fayetteville, North Carolina
- Categories: Vietnamese, American
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#7. Vagabond Cafe

- Rating: 4.7/5 (25 reviews)
- Address: 108 Hay St. Fayetteville, North Carolina
- Categories: Coffee & Tea, Cafes
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#6. Saigon Market

- Rating: 4.8/5 (81 reviews)
- Price level: $
- Address: 824 Santee Drive Fayetteville, North Carolina
- Categories: International Grocery, Vietnamese
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#5. Bowls On A Roll 2 Go Meal Prep Store

- Rating: 4.8/5 (35 reviews)
- Address: 306 Owen Drive Fayetteville, North Carolina
- Categories: Food Trucks, Burgers, Caterers
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#4. GollabsGrill

- Rating: 4.8/5 (27 reviews)
- Address: 195 Starpoint Drive Fayetteville, North Carolina
- Categories: Burgers
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#3. Pan

- Rating: 4.9/5 (37 reviews)
- Price level: $$
- Address: 105 Hay St. Fayetteville, North Carolina
- Categories: Sandwiches, Delis, Salad
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#2. Dhans kitchen

- Rating: 4.9/5 (35 reviews)
- Address: 115 Oakridge Ave. Fayetteville, North Carolina
- Categories: Caribbean
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#1. Sunfish

- Rating: 5.0/5 (25 reviews)
- Address: 5352 Yadkin Road Ste 106 Fayetteville, North Carolina
- Categories: International Grocery, Seafood Markets, Sushi Bars
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This story features data reporting by Wade Zhou, writing by Jaimie Etkin, and is part of a series utilizing data automation across 318 metros.

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