Curated list for the foodie in you whether you are out with your kids, with your besties or with your honey.
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Asian
Date Nights
GNO!
Italian
Kids Approved
Mediterranean
Asian
The best pho around!
Pho Thien Phat Vietnamese Noodle House
Top notch Laos cuisine
Bida Manda
Dim sum and brews. What's not to like?
Brewery Bhavana - Fenton
Small menu but BIG on taste!
Sushi SUYU Apex
A local favorite for quality sushi and Thai food
Osha Thai Kitchen and Sushi
Dubbed gas station sushi ONLY because it is located by the gas station but let me tell you. Their sushi transports you to Japan!
Akami Sushi Bar
Because you just can't beat BOGO free sushi!
Sushi Iwa Apex
AYCE hot pot? Me please! 🙋🏻♀️
So Hot HotPot- Cary
Cute local bubble tea shop that offers a selection of pastries/baked goods as well.
More Tea
Another AYCE spot!
Umiya Raleigh
Went here with my girlfriends for my birthday and we reserved one of their tatami rooms which was a super fun experience. Excellent menu selection to match!
Waraji Japanese Restaurant
One of the first restaurants I went to when I moved to NC over 10 years ago and I still love it and go often. The girl bosses are such friendly people too! Have to try!
Thai Thai Cuisine - Holly Springs, NC
Cute little Vietnamese place with a "fast food" vibe.
Bee BanhMi
Elevated Chinese food 🔥
G.58 Cuisine
My go-to for authentic Chinese food
Mr. Dumpling
This recently-opened restaurant serves amazing ramen and sushi with a gorgeous and modernly designed interior.
Arita Ramen and Sushi
Date Nights
Romantic spots to go with your love
Great Indian dishes, Insta worthy!
Tamasha Modern Indian
Lovely intimate restaurant serving housemate pastas and traditional Italian dishes.
Osteria G
GNO!
The best places to have a girl's night out
Did someone say girl dinner?
Melting Pot
Another girl dinner spot!
RBF, Your Authentic Champagne Bar
My favorite girl dinner spot!
Barcelona Wine Bar
Beautiful interior to go with the amazing Italian food.
Leo's Italian Social
A library of tequila? Say no more!
a'Verde Cocina + Tequila Library
Italian
Mangia!
Local favorite Italian
Vieni Ristobar
One of the best Italian restaurants in the area
Daniel's Restaurant & Catering
Amazing food but they had me at carpaccio! 😋
Bellini Italian Cuisine
Hosted my son's graduation party here and their food and service is just AMAZING!
Il Palio - The Siena Hotel
Kids Approved
My kids wanted to bring the hibachi chef home! 😂
Kabuki Japanese Steak House & Sushi
Milkshakes on another level!
The Yard Milkshake Bar - As seen on Shark Tank
There is something for everyone to enjoy!
Tacos? Check!
Burgers & Fries? Check!
Asian? Check!
Dessert? Check!
Booze? Check and check!
Morgan Street Food Hall
Can't decide between a burger or sushi? Don't have to here.
The Cowfish Sushi Burger Bar
Locally owned and operated who gives back locally and a huge hit with the young and young at heart.
FRESH. Local Ice Cream
Which kid doesn't love their food served by a robot!?!?!
Mamacita Mexican Restaurant - Apex
AYCE Korean BBQ
Sounds Cocktail Bar
Kids love grilling their own food at the table.
Seol Grille | Korean BBQ restaurant, Cary, NC
The Long Island girl in me approves of their gravy fries!
The Shiny Diner
Mediterranean
Modern Lebanese
Sitti
Authentic and amazing Greek food
Taverna Agora
You know it's good when you see the rotisserie going! Also, its not JAI-ROH it's YEE-ROS!
The Gyro Spot NC
Turkish coffee and Turkish delights
Turkish Coffee Lady Apex, NC
Other Amazing Places
Hope you like spicy food! 🥵
Yagg Sii Tenn Authentic African Cuisine
Casual spot for awesome seafood & BBQ dishes.
Skipper's Seafood & Smokehouse
I don't love mac & cheese and the cheese part certainly doesn't love me but I LOVE their mac & cheese! They have other great dishes too.
Poole's
The most authentic Indian restaurant around that comes highly recommended by natives in the area. You will need a minute or two or ten to read the menu tho because either is extensive!
