Hominy Grill is about as southern as southern can get. It’s a must stop for tourists and locals alike, which is a rare achievement for a restaurant. [Eater 18 Member]
Inventive cuisine, pre-Prohibition cocktails and a gorgeous space that dates from the early 1800’s make McCrady’s one of the best restaurants that this city has to offer. [Eater 18 Member]
The menu is limited, but you are going to Bowens for seafood. Order the shrimp or the oysters and you can’t go wrong. [eater 18 Member]
Home to some of the best fried chicken in the south. Macaroni and cheese, collard greens, catfish…you name a true southern comfort food and Martha Lou’s will probably have it. [Eater 18 Member]
The menu is driven by what is local and available, and the vegetables tend to be the stars of the plate. [Eater 18 Member]
The seasonal menu has four categories: Pure, Southern, Cosmopolitan and Lush. You can even let Chef Michelle Weaver create a tasting menu for you and your table. [Eater 18 Member]
The menu features local, seasonal specials but the standards like Deviled Eggs, Gumbo and the decadent Fries with Béarnaise are always great choices. [Eater 18 Member]
Chef Craig Deihl's dining room menu is filled with classics like Steak Diane and a Garlic & Herb Rubbed Rack of Lamb. Upstairs is more adventurous with Crispy Pork Belly. [Eater 18 Member]
It's always a toss-up: The classic pork trifecta pie or try something off the ever-changing seasonal menu? The answer? Get one of each, with a crisp, balanced salad is in the mix. [Eater 18 Member]
It's impossible to ignore the place where Sean Brock cooks with his heart. It's all Southern, all the time. [Eater 18 Member]
In a space that's inviting and a menu that's inventive, with dishes like pork neck and veal sweetbreads regularly on the menu. Kampachi crudo is a must-try, as are all the desserts. [Eater 18 Member]
The Macintosh is a favorite for brunch, dinner and their Bacon Happy Hour (named after chef Jeremiah Bacon), where a small, pork-y dish is $5. [Eater 18 Member]
It can be a quick stop for lunch, a place to meet for cocktails or a family-style meal. The menu pulls inspiration from China, Korea, Japan, Taiwan, Thailand and Vietnam. [Eater 18 Member]
Butcher & Bee excels in the art of adding layers of flavor to bread to create magic. The slightly hidden hangout is open only for lunch (or brunch) and late nights. [Eater 18 Member]
Mike Lata and Adam Nemirow created an homage to all things from the sea. The duo set out to build the best raw bar around. Go for the oyster sliders and stay for the triple tower. [Eater 18 Member]
Has since become a destination for house-made pasta dishes, intriguing entrees utilizing local ingredients and fresh small plates. There's a $19 wine list on Mondays and Tuesdays. [Eater 18 Member]
The Grocery is a great stop for drinks during happy hour or a place to share as many plates as the table can handle—go for the dishes like pig skin pad Thai or bone marrow brûlée. [Eater 18 Member] Read more.
Go for Mike's Famous Duck Club. The ingenious combination of duck confit and apple-smoked bacon cannot be overstated. Plus, duck fat fries. [Eater 18 Member] Read more.
