Top Pick
Lugano Ristorante
Cary
Lugano Ristorante pairs scratch-made Italian classics with polished service, offering reservations, takeout, and gluten-free options in Cary's upscale-casual dining room.
Top Pick
Cary
Lugano Ristorante pairs scratch-made Italian classics with polished service, offering reservations, takeout, and gluten-free options in Cary's upscale-casual dining room.
Morrisville
Charcoal-roasted chicken and Peruvian stir-fries draw crowds to this counter-service Morrisville favorite with quick takeout, daily specials, and family-friendly energy.
Downtown Apex
Downtown Apex's Anna's Pizzeria crafts New York-style pies, housemade pastas, and a private Loft venue for family-friendly dining, takeout, and events.
Fuquay-Varina
Anna's Pizzeria serves New York-style pies, housemade pastas, and wine-friendly Italian classics in downtown Fuquay-Varina's family-friendly dining room.
Morrisville
Daytime-only Morrisville cafe plates Southern-inspired brunch favorites with a bright New South dining room, hand-crafted cocktails, and catering-ready menu.
Apex
Family-owned Apex Wings plates crisp Buffalo-style wings and pub favorites in a relaxed Apex hangout with dine-in service plus takeout, delivery, and catering options.
Fuquay-Varina
Family-run pizzeria in Fuquay-Varina serves New York-style pies, hearty pastas, and welcomes neighbors with casual dine-in, takeout, and community events.
Fuquay-Varina
Aviator SmokeHouse plates smoked ribs, wings, and local sides alongside Aviator Brewing pours in a full-service downtown Fuquay-Varina hangout with takeout and catering.
Morrisville
Savor housemade pastas, seafood, and patio dining at this full-service Italian favorite minutes from RDU, complete with a thoughtful wine list and catering services.
Holly Springs
Downtown Holly Springs' Bep Vietnamese Kitchen pairs steaming pho, lemongrass grilled plates, and craft boba drinks with reservations-ready service and catering-friendly hospitality.
Cary
Big Mikes BBQ in Cary serves barbecue with counter service service and crowd favorites like smoked brisket, pulled pork.
Holly Springs
Guests build custom pies in minutes at this Blaze Pizza outpost, where artisan toppings, vegan crusts, and daily 11-to-9 hours keep Holly Springs fueled.
Waverly Place
Chicken Salad Chick in Cary serves american; sandwiches with counter service service and crowd favorites like classic chicken salads, pimento cheese.
Cary
City Barbeque in Cary serves barbecue with counter service service and crowd favorites like pulled pork, brisket. Local favorite.
Morrisville
Sample giant rotating cookies and secret menu test flavors at Park West Village's open-kitchen Crumbl, with delivery, curbside, and catering options.
Fuquay-Varina
Award-winning Fuquay-Varina smokehouse serving brisket, burnt ends and scratch-made sides with dine-in service plus drive-thru, takeout and catering.
Cary
Line up for Texas-style brisket, beef ribs, and picnic-table dining at this Phillips Farms trailer slinging fast-casual barbecue with rotating specials and craft sides.
Apex
Casual Italian favorite in Apex serving house pastas, stone-baked pizzas, and a deep wine list with private dining rooms and takeout-friendly hospitality.
Cary
Family-owned Danny's Bar-B-Que slow-smokes hickory-kissed meats, toasted BBQ bread, and banana pudding in a casual Cary dining room with easy takeout and catering.
Holly Springs
Family-run breakfast cafe pouring mimosas alongside classics like Chicken & Waffles and Founder's Hash Benedict daily until 2 p.m.