Best Restaurants of 2011

1002 9th St (W Knox St), Durham, NC

New American Restaurant · 6 tips and reviews

The News & Observer: Magnolia Grill, named Restaurant of the Year 2011, will "surprise and delight with flavor combinations you'd never have thought of". Click the link for the full review. Read more.

2. The Fearrington House Restaurant

8.3

2000 Fearrington Village Ctr (at Fearrington Village), Pittsboro, NC

New American Restaurant · 15 tips and reviews

The News & Observer: Seats for special events sell out fast, so you might want to reserve early. Fearrington House placed in the Gold Medal category for Best Restaurants of 2011. Click the link for the complete list. Read more.

Herons is one of Best Restaurants of 2011.

3. Herons

8.8

The Umstead Hotel and Spa, 100 Woodland Pond Dr, Cary, NC

New American Restaurant · 17 tips and reviews

The News & Observer: Enjoy the Chevre apricot scones or the Roasted Pheasant with chestnut puree, poached cranberries, brussels sprouts and toasted honey jus. Read more.

4. Lantern

8.2

423 W Franklin St (btwn S Roberson & Kenan St), Chapel Hill, NC

Asian Restaurant · Downtown Chapel Hill · 47 tips and reviews

The News & Observer: Owner Andrea Reusing spills the soothing secrets of her Icy Spicy Cucumber Soup, Indian Vegetable Stew with Tomato-Saffron Broth and Chickpea Dumplings. Click the link for a list of recipes. Read more.

Nana's is one of Best Restaurants of 2011.

5. Nana's

8.3

2514 University Dr (at Durham-Chapel Hill Rd), Durham, NC

American Restaurant · 22 tips and reviews

The News & Observer: Try the Risotto with Veal Breast, Butternut Squash, English Peas and Sage. Read more.

Poole's Diner is one of Best Restaurants of 2011.

6. Poole's Diner

8.7

426 S McDowell St (at Cabarrus St), Raleigh, NC

Diner · 117 tips and reviews

18 Seaboard is one of Best Restaurants of 2011.

7. 18 Seaboard

18 Seaboard Ave (at E Peace St), Raleigh, NC

Seafood Restaurant · 44 tips and reviews

The Angus Barn is one of Best Restaurants of 2011.

8. The Angus Barn

9.0

9401 Glenwood Ave (at Lumley Rd), Raleigh, NC

Steakhouse · 116 tips and reviews

Bloomsbury Bistro is one of Best Restaurants of 2011.

9. Bloomsbury Bistro

7.2

509 W Whitaker Mill Rd (at Glenwood Ave), Raleigh, NC

New American Restaurant · 5 tips and reviews

Coquette Brasserie is one of Best Restaurants of 2011.

10. Coquette Brasserie

8.8

4351 The Circle At North Hills St (in North Hills), Raleigh, NC

French Restaurant · 65 tips and reviews

Elaine's on Franklin is one of Best Restaurants of 2011.

11. Elaine's on Franklin

7.3

454 W Franklin St, Chapel Hill, NC

New American Restaurant · Downtown Chapel Hill · 7 tips and reviews

Fairview Dining Room is one of Best Restaurants of 2011.

12. Fairview Dining Room

8.7

3001 Cameron Blvd (at Washington Duke Inn & Golf Club), Durham, NC

Breakfast Spot · 4 tips and reviews

41Hundred is one of Best Restaurants of 2011.

13. 41Hundred

6.5

4100 Main At North Hills St (at North Hills Mall), Raleigh, NC

American Restaurant · 12 tips and reviews

Four Square Restaurant is one of Best Restaurants of 2011.

14. Four Square Restaurant

2701 Chapel Hill Rd (at US Hwy 15-501), Durham, NC

American Restaurant · 18 tips and reviews

Fraziers Wine Bar is one of Best Restaurants of 2011.

15. Fraziers Wine Bar

2418 Hillsborough St, Raleigh, NC

Wine Bar · 7 tips and reviews

Il Palio Restaurant is one of Best Restaurants of 2011.

16. Il Palio Restaurant

7.1

1505 E Franklin St (at Estes Dr), Chapel Hill, NC

Italian Restaurant · 11 tips and reviews

Kitchen is one of Best Restaurants of 2011.

17. Kitchen

7.7

764 Martin Luther King Jr Blvd (at Hillsborough St), Chapel Hill, NC

French Restaurant · 15 tips and reviews

Margaux's Restaurant is one of Best Restaurants of 2011.

18. Margaux's Restaurant

8.6

8111 Creedmoor Rd (at Brennan Dr), Raleigh, NC

American Restaurant · 27 tips and reviews

Maximillians Grill & Wine Bar is one of Best Restaurants of 2011.

19. Maximillians Grill & Wine Bar

6.7

8314 Chapel Hill Rd (at E Johnson St), Cary, NC

New American Restaurant · 12 tips and reviews

20. ONE

100 Meadowmont Village Cir (at Meadowmont Village), Chapel Hill, NC

New American Restaurant · Meadowmont · 12 tips and reviews

Panciuto is one of Best Restaurants of 2011.

21. Panciuto

8.5

110 S Churton St (btw Margaret and King), Hillsborough, NC

Italian Restaurant · 12 tips and reviews

Saint Jacques is one of Best Restaurants of 2011.

22. Saint Jacques

8.1

6112 Falls of Neuse Rd, Raleigh, NC

French Restaurant · 17 tips and reviews

Revolution is one of Best Restaurants of 2011.

23. Revolution

107 W Main St (at S Mangum St.), Durham, NC

Restaurant · 28 tips and reviews

Second Empire Restaurant & Tavern is one of Best Restaurants of 2011.

24. Second Empire Restaurant & Tavern

8.7

330 Hillsborough St (at N Harrington St), Raleigh, NC

American Restaurant · 23 tips and reviews

Vivace is one of Best Restaurants of 2011.

25. Vivace

9.2

4209 Lassiter Mill Rd Ste 115 (at Six Forks Rd), Raleigh, NC

Italian Restaurant · 47 tips and reviews

Watts Grocery is one of Best Restaurants of 2011.

26. Watts Grocery

1116 Broad St (W Club Blvd), Durham, NC

Southern Food Restaurant · 43 tips and reviews

Queen of Sheba is one of Best Restaurants of 2011.

27. Queen of Sheba

1129 Weaver Dairy Rd (Timberlyne Shopping Center), Chapel Hill, NC

African Restaurant · 9 tips and reviews

Allen & Son Barbeque is one of Best Restaurants of 2011.

28. Allen & Son Barbeque

6203 Millhouse Rd (at NC Hwy 86), Chapel Hill, NC

BBQ Joint · 35 tips and reviews

Gourmet Kingdom is one of Best Restaurants of 2011.

29. Gourmet Kingdom

7.0

301 E Main St (at Lloyd St.), Carrboro, NC

Chinese Restaurant · 18 tips and reviews

Super Wok is one of Best Restaurants of 2011.

30. Super Wok

7.9

1401 SE Maynard Rd (Chatham Sq.), Cary, NC

Chinese Restaurant · 13 tips and reviews

Vin Rouge is one of Best Restaurants of 2011.

31. Vin Rouge

8.7

2010 Hillsborough Rd, Durham, NC

French Restaurant · 37 tips and reviews

J. Betski's is one of Best Restaurants of 2011.

32. J. Betski's

8.3

10 W Franklin St (at Seaboard Station), Raleigh, NC

German Restaurant · 29 tips and reviews

Taverna Agora is one of Best Restaurants of 2011.

33. Taverna Agora

6101 Glenwood Ave (at Old Park Rd), Raleigh, NC

Greek Restaurant · 12 tips and reviews

Saffron is one of Best Restaurants of 2011.

34. Saffron

3140 Environ Way (at East 54), Chapel Hill, NC

Indian Restaurant · 8 tips and reviews

Udupi Cafe is one of Best Restaurants of 2011.

35. Udupi Cafe

8.6

590 E Chatham St #112 (at SE Maynard Rd), Cary, NC

Indian Restaurant · 25 tips and reviews

Waraji Japanese Restaurant is one of Best Restaurants of 2011.

36. Waraji Japanese Restaurant

8.8

5910 Duraleigh Rd (at Pleasant Valley Rd), Raleigh, NC

Sushi Restaurant · 59 tips and reviews

Seoul Garden is one of Best Restaurants of 2011.

37. Seoul Garden

8.4

4701 Atlantic Ave (at E Millbrook Ave), Raleigh, NC

Korean Restaurant · 28 tips and reviews

MachuPicchu Peruvian Cuisine is one of Best Restaurants of 2011.

38. MachuPicchu Peruvian Cuisine

4500 Falls of Neuse Rd (Falls Shopping Center), Raleigh, NC

Peruvian Restaurant · 16 tips and reviews

Dos Perros is one of Best Restaurants of 2011.

39. Dos Perros

7.8

200 N Mangum St (at Rogers Alley), Durham, NC

Mexican Restaurant · 35 tips and reviews

Los Comales Taqueria is one of Best Restaurants of 2011.

40. Los Comales Taqueria

2103 N Roxboro St, Durham, NC

Mexican Restaurant · 7 tips and reviews

Sitti is one of Best Restaurants of 2011.

41. Sitti

8.9

137 S Wilmington St (at E Hargett St), Raleigh, NC

Mediterranean Restaurant · Central Raleigh · 103 tips and reviews

Bella Mia Coal Fired Pizza is one of Best Restaurants of 2011.

42. Bella Mia Coal Fired Pizza

2025 Renaissance Park Pl (The Arboretum), Cary, NC

Pizzeria · 22 tips and reviews

Blu Seafood and Bar is one of Best Restaurants of 2011.

43. Blu Seafood and Bar

2002 Hillsborough Rd (at 9th St), Durham, NC

Seafood Restaurant · 12 tips and reviews

Big Ed's City Market Restaurant is one of Best Restaurants of 2011.

44. Big Ed's City Market Restaurant

8.5

220 Wolfe St (at S Blount St), Raleigh, NC

Breakfast Spot · 75 tips and reviews

BIN 54 is one of Best Restaurants of 2011.

45. BIN 54

7.0

1201 Raleigh Rd Ste M (at N Fordham Blvd), Chapel Hill, NC

Steakhouse · Glen Lennox · 11 tips and reviews

Zely & Ritz is one of Best Restaurants of 2011.

46. Zely & Ritz

301 Glenwood Ave (at W North St), Raleigh, NC

New American Restaurant · 13 tips and reviews

Los Tres Vaqueros is one of Best Restaurants of 2011.

47. Los Tres Vaqueros

8.0

1600 Ronald Dr, Raleigh, NC

Mexican Restaurant · 11 tips and reviews

Sawasdee Thai Restaurant is one of Best Restaurants of 2011.

48. Sawasdee Thai Restaurant

6204 Glenwood Ave (at Pleasant Valley Rd), Raleigh, NC

Thai Restaurant · 29 tips and reviews

Sage Cafe is one of Best Restaurants of 2011.

49. Sage Cafe

1129 Weaver Dairy Rd, #1, Chapel Hill, NC

Vegan and Vegetarian Restaurant · 19 tips and reviews

Antonia's is one of Best Restaurants of 2011.

50. Antonia's

7.2

101 N Churton St, Hillsborough, NC

Italian Restaurant · 8 tips and reviews

Bruno's is one of Best Restaurants of 2011.

51. Bruno's

8.4

11211 Galleria Ave (btwn Tidewater Ln. & John Rex Blvd.), Raleigh, NC

Italian Restaurant · 9 tips and reviews

Dim Sum House is one of Best Restaurants of 2011.

52. Dim Sum House

5.8

100 Jerusalem Dr (Airport Blvd), Morrisville, NC

Dim Sum Restaurant · 24 tips and reviews

Happy China is one of Best Restaurants of 2011.

53. Happy China

7.2

2505 Durham Chapel Hill Blvd (James Street), Durham, NC

Chinese Restaurant · 18 tips and reviews

Taipei 101 is one of Best Restaurants of 2011.

54. Taipei 101

8.6

121 E Chatham St Ste A (N Academy St), Cary, NC

Chinese Restaurant · 23 tips and reviews

G2B Gastropub is one of Best Restaurants of 2011.

55. G2B Gastropub

3211 Shannon Rd Ste 106 (at University Dr), Durham, NC

Gastropub · 23 tips and reviews