The Petrel Picks

Where to eat in Fayetteville

20 restaurants in Fayetteville, ranked. Compiled from Michelin, James Beard and World’s 50 Best. No sponsored placements, no affiliate links, and nobody paid to be on this list.

1. 1

   Marybill's Cafe & Elbow Room

   American, Cafe & bakery

   801 Elm St, Fayetteville, NC 28303, USA

2. 2

   Jaggers

   American

   515 N Mcpherson Church Rd, Fayetteville, NC 28303

3. 3

   Antonella's Italian Ristorante

   Italian

   300 Hay St, Fayetteville, NC 28301

4. 4

   Circa 1800

   American, Bars & drinks, Cafe & bakery

   108 Person St, Fayetteville, NC 28301

5. 5

   Ichi Kaku

   Japanese

   350 N Eastern Blvd #200, Fayetteville, NC 28301, USA

6. 6

   316 Oyster Bar

   Seafood

   316 Owen Dr, Fayetteville, NC 28304, USA

7. 7

   Mi Casita Grove St.

   Mexican

   525 Grove St, Fayetteville, NC 28301, USA

8. 8

   Taste Of West Africa

   American, African

   116 Person St, Fayetteville, NC 28301

9. 9

   Paddy's Irish Public House

   American, Bars & drinks

   2606 Raeford Rd Ste B, Fayetteville, NC 28303, USA

10. 10

    Luigi's Italian Chophouse & Bar

    Italian, Seafood, Bars & drinks

    528 N Mcpherson Church Rd, Fayetteville, NC 28303

11. 11

    Vietnam Kitchen

    Vietnamese, American

    400 Westwood Shopping Ctr, Ste 248, Fayetteville, NC 28314

12. 12

    Kinlaw's Supermarket

    American

    1802 Sapona Rd, Fayetteville, NC 28312

13. 13

    Fuller's Old Fashion BBQ

    Barbecue

    113 N Eastern Blvd, Fayetteville, NC 28301, USA

14. 14

    Archway Burgers, Dogs, And Beer

    American, Bars & drinks

    113 Person St, Fayetteville, NC 28301

15. 15

    Spanglish NYC Astoria

    Mexican

    36-03 Ditmars Blvd, Long Island City, NY 11105, USA

16. 16

    Mi Casita - Bragg Blvd

    Mexican

    2637 Bragg Blvd, Fayetteville, NC 28303, USA

17. 17

    Mac's Speed Shop

    Barbecue, American, Bars & drinks

    482 N McPherson Church Rd, Fayetteville, NC 28303

18. 18

    Pierro's Italian Bistro

    Italian

    217 Hay St, Fayetteville, NC 28301

19. 19

    Chris's Steak & Seafood House

    Seafood, Steakhouse, American

    2620 Raeford Rd, Fayetteville, NC 28303, USA

20. 20

    Blue Moon Cafe

    American

    310 Hay St, Fayetteville, NC 28301

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Award data from Michelin, James Beard and World’s 50 Best. Ordering also considers public review data, which is not reproduced here. Last reviewed August 2026.