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Rating		 Restaurant Notes
South 21 Drive In ($)
(136 ratings)

3101 E Independence Blvd Map It!
Charlotte, NC 28205
(704) 377-4509
www.south21drivein.net
As Seen On:
Diners, Drive-Ins and Dives, Episode: "By Request"
Diners, Drive-Ins and Dives, Episode: "Hometown Heros"
  • Onion Rings
    double-dipped & dredged & deep-fried
  • Super Boy Burger
    best seller; double-burger; ask for "Carolina style" (w/ slaw & scratch-made chili)
 4.0 out of 5
136 ratings		 since 1955; local legend drive-in
Sunrise Biscuit Kitchen ($)
(761 ratings)

1305 E Franklin St Map It!
Chapel Hill, NC 27514
(919) 933-1324
www.sunrisebiscuits.com
As Seen On:
Drive Thru ParadiseTop 5 Restaurants, Episode: "Best Breakfast"
  • Chicken & Cheddar Biscuit
    fried chicken breast w/ homemade biscuits using grandmother's recipe; looks good
  • "Bad Grandpa"
    biscuit sandwich w/ chicken, egg, cheese & bacon biscuit, hash browns & sweet tea; looks good
 4.0 out of 5
761 ratings		 est. 1978; biscuits recognized by Maxim Magazine; long lines in drive-thru; original restaurant in Louisburg, NC
Swag Country InnSee Swag Country Inn Video ($$$$)
(32 ratings)

2300 Swag Rd Map It!
Waynesville, NC 28785
(828) 926-0430
www.theswag.com
As Seen On:
Top 5 Restaurants, Episode: "Best Romantic Foods"
  • Banana Pudding Pie
    call restaurant for availability (dessert menu changes)
 4.0 out of 5
32 ratings		 #2 (Top 5 Restaurants-Best Romantic Foods); rating might be for hotel; mountaintop resort w/ incomparable Smoky Mountain views, an award-winning restaurant, pampering accommodations, world-class hiking trails, & warm hospitality; open seasonal
Sweet n Savory Cafe ($$)
(756 ratings)

1611 Pavilion Pl Map It!
Wilmington, NC 28403
(910) 256-0115
www.sweetnsavory.cafe
As Seen On:
Diners, Drive-Ins and Dives, Episode: "East Coast, West Coast"
 4.0 out of 5
756 ratings		 since 1996; engineer who buys a bakery, then opens for lunch, & then for breakfast & dinner
Sweet PotatoesSee Sweet Potatoes Video ($$)
(861 ratings)

607 N Trade St NW Map It!
Winston-Salem, NC 27101
(336) 727-4844
www.sweetpotatoes.ws
As Seen On:
Guilty Pleasures, Episode: "Thanksgiving Madness"
  • Sweet Potato Bread Pudding
    topeed w/ bourbon caramel sauce; looks good
 4.5 out of 5
861 ratings
TEN Park Lanes [CLOSED] ($$)
(198 ratings)

1700 Montford Dr Map It!
Charlotte, NC 28209
(704) 523-7633
As Seen On:
Guilty Pleasures, Episode: "Big Game, Big Eats"
  • Lane Buster
    chocolate fudge & roasted peanut covered mason jar, layered w/ double fudge brownies, vanilla ice cream, chocolate sauce & whipped cream
 4.0 out of 5
198 ratings		 [CLOSED]; bowling alley w/ restaurant having 32 craft beers on tap
Terry's North Carolina Bar-B Que & Ribs [CLOSED] ($)
(43 ratings)

4688 Long Beach Rd SE Map It!
Southport, NC 28461
(910) 477-6645
As Seen On:
Man v. Food, Episode: "Wilmington, NC"
  • BBQ Combo Platter
    1.5-lbs of barbecue including 14-hour smoked Texas brisket, Carolina pulled pork, & sweet & spicy Memphis-style spare ribs; served w/ choice of sides; looks good
 4.5 out of 5
43 ratings		 [CLOSED]; serving a variety of barbecue meats
Time-Out RestaurantSee Time-Out Restaurant Video ($)
(148 ratings)

201 E Franklin St Map It!
Chapel Hill, NC 27514
(919) 929-2425
www.time-outrestaurants.c...
As Seen On:
101 Tastiest Places to Chowdown, Episode: "Countdown 101-81"
Best Sandwich in America, Episode: "South"
Man v. Food, Episode: "North Carolina"
  • Chicken and Cheddar Biscuit
    de-boned fried chicken topped w/ melted cheddar in homemade biscuit
 3.5 out of 5
148 ratings		 #95 (101 Tastiest Places to Chowdown); moved from original location (at 133 W Franklin St); college hangout
TIN Kitchen ($)
(189 ratings)

Charlotte, NC 28202
(704) 750-0477
www.tinkitchen.com
As Seen On:
Diners, Drive-Ins and Dives, Episode: "Racing Through Charlotte"
  • Buffalo Cauliflower Sliders
    cauliflower steak-sliced w/ buffalo sauce; served w/ slaw, blue cheese
  • Chana Masala Tacos
    chickpea-based sauce & topped w/ apricot & Medjool date couscous; looks good
 4.5 out of 5
189 ratings		 since 2011; food truck; go to website to find locations
Tin Roof [CLOSED] ($)
(134 ratings)

210 E Trade St Map It!
Charlotte, NC 28202
(704) 910-1330
As Seen On:
Man v. Food, Episode: "Charlotte, NC"
  • Rockin' Frito Pie Team Challenge
    6-lb "walking taco"; base of Fritos topped w/ house chili, pickled jalapeno queso, cheese, sour cream, scallions & pork rinds; finish w/ a partner in under 30 minutes to win a free dessert; Casey lost
 3.0 out of 5
134 ratings		 [CLOSED]; chain bar & restaurant plus music venue w/ 17 locations nationwide
Tortuga's LieSee Tortuga's Lie Video ($$)
(1000 ratings)

3014 S Virginia Dare Trl Map It!
Nags Head, NC 27959
(252) 441-7299
www.tortugaslie.com
As Seen On:
Diners, Drive-Ins and Dives, Episode: "Crazy for Chicken"
Diners, Drive-Ins and Dives, Episode: "Layers of Flavor"
  • Jamaican 'Jerk' Chicken
    house favorite; leg & thigh grilled & basted w/ spicy jerk seasoning; served w/ warm pineapple chutney; looks good
  • Pork Antonio
    2 jerk rubbed pork chops finished w/ habenero yellow currant jam; served w/ starch & vegetable of the day
 4.0 out of 5
1000 ratings		 est. 1989; voted #1 Seafood Dive (Coastal Living Magazine); "nestled among the dunes of the Outer Banks town of Nags Head, you'll find a delicious slice of the Caribbean" (from its website)
Village TavernSee Village Tavern Video ($$)
(396 ratings)

221 Reynolda Village Map It!
Winston-Salem, NC 27106
(336) 748-0221
www.villagetavern.com
As Seen On:
Guilty Pleasures, Episode: "Golden-Fried Deliciousness"
  • Hot Crab Dip
    w/ backfin crab meat; served w/ toasted garlic bread; looks good
 4.0 out of 5
396 ratings		 started in 1984; "scratch kitchen / craft bar"; multiple locations
Vin RougeSee Vin Rouge Video ($$)
(580 ratings)

2010 Hillsborough Rd Map It!
Durham, NC 27705
(919) 416-0466
www.vinrougerestaurant.co...
As Seen On:
Best Thing I Ever Ate, Episode: "French Favorites"
  • Gratin de Macaroni
    macaroni and Gruyere cheese-induced Bechamel sauce w/ house-cured-house-smoked bacon baked in casserole dish; looks good
 4.0 out of 5
580 ratings		 consistently ranked in the top tier of "Best Of" lists by the local and national press (from its website); outdoor dining in courtyard garden available
Weeping Radish Farm Brewery & ButcherySee Weeping Radish Farm Brewery & Butchery Video ($$)
(244 ratings)

6810 Caratoke Hwy Map It!
Grandy, NC 27939
(252) 491-5205
www.weepingradish.com
As Seen On:
Diners, Drive-Ins and Dives, Episode: "Savory Sensations"
Diners, Drive-Ins and Dives, Episode: "Ultimate Bacon Fest"
  • Baked Potato Soup
    thick, creamy soup loaded w/ cheddar cheese, homemade bacon bits & baked potatoes; looks good
  • Classic Reuben
    housemade thin-sliced pastrami w/ housemade sauerkraut, melted Swiss cheese & 1000 Island dressing & served on housemade bread; looks good
  • Liverwurst Crostini
    award-winning housemade sweet potato liverwurst served on sliced toasted Crostini bread (housemade pretzel roll) & topped w/ red onions
 3.5 out of 5
244 ratings		 since 1986; brewery-farm stand-restaurant; make their own sausages, bacon, pastrami, sauerkraut & much more
Wimpy's Grill [CLOSED] ($)
(77 ratings)

617 Hicks St Map It!
Durham, NC 27705
(919) 286-4380
As Seen On:
Man v. Food, Episode: "Durham"
  • Garbage Burger
    not on menu; need to ask; looks good
 4.0 out of 5
77 ratings		 [CLOSED]; no sit down
Winnie's TavernSee Winnie's Tavern Video ($$)
(226 ratings)

1895 Burnett Blvd Map It!
Wilmington, NC 28401
(910) 762-1799
www.wilmingtonsbestburger...
As Seen On:
Best Thing I Ever Ate, Episode: "Stacked"
  • "Trailer Park" Burger
    bacon cheeseburger w/ jalapeno pimiento cheese & Cajun fried green tomatoes, plus chipotle mayo, onion, lettuce, bread & butter pickles; "it's like a buffet for your mouth!" -Fanny Slater
 4.5 out of 5
226 ratings		 opened in 1962; family-run bar & restaurant known for burgers
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