American Restaurants in North Carolina – Diners, Drive-Ins and Dives

American Restaurants in North Carolina

When Guy Fieri’s red Camaro rolls into North Carolina, the Tar Heel State delivers some serious flavor. Over the years, Diners, Drive-Ins and Dives has featured 14 American restaurants across the state, with an impressive 13 still serving up the goods today. From the bustling streets of Charlotte, which boasts six featured spots, to the coastal charm of Wilmington with four standout eateries, North Carolina has proven itself a worthy destination on the Triple D map.

The numbers speak for themselves: an average rating of 4.5 stars across all featured locations. Leading the pack is Huli Sue’s in Asheville, earning a stellar 4.8-star rating with their mouthwatering creations. Down at Atlantic Beach, Amos Mosquito’s keeps diners coming back with a 4.7-star reputation, while Ceviche’s in Wilmington matches that score with their own crowd-pleasing fare. Since 2007, Guy has been uncovering these hidden gems, proving that whether you’re in the mountains or by the shore, North Carolina knows how to bring the flavor to Flavortown.

Huli Sue’s

Huli Sue’s

Still Open

Asheville, North Carolina

★★★★☆ 4.8
Episode 575: Southern, Sweets, and Spam
AmericanSeafoodBBQ
Amos Mosquito’s

Amos Mosquito’s

Still Open

Atlantic Beach, North Carolina

★★★★☆ 4.7
Episode 492: Eastern Southern
AmericanSeafoodSouthern
Ceviche’s

Ceviche’s

Still Open

Wilmington, North Carolina

★★★★☆ 4.7
Episode 367: Lights-Out Latin
AmericanMexicanSeafood
Copper Penny

Copper Penny

Still Open

Wilmington, North Carolina

★★★★☆ 4.6
Episode 368: Pizza, Pork and Peru
AmericanPizza
South 21 Drive In

South 21 Drive In

Still Open

Charlotte, North Carolina

★★★★☆ 4.6
Episode 268: Hometown Heroes
AmericanBurger
South 21 Drive-In

South 21 Drive-In

Still Open

Charlotte, North Carolina

★★★★☆ 4.6
Episode 96: By Request
AmericanBurger
Fork-n-Cork

Fork-n-Cork

Still Open

Wilmington, North Carolina

★★★★☆ 4.5
Episode 370: Grab and Grub
AmericanBreakfast
300 East

300 East

Still Open

Charlotte, North Carolina

★★★★☆ 4.5
Episode 280: Indulgent Dishes
American
Pinky’s Westside Grill

Pinky’s Westside Grill

Still Open

Charlotte, North Carolina

★★★★☆ 4.5
Episode 279: Racing Through Charlotte
AmericanBurgerChicken
The Penguin

The Penguin

Still Open

Charlotte, North Carolina

★★★★☆ 4.5
Episode 3: Blue Plate Special
AmericanBurgerSandwich
Sweet n Savory Cafe

Sweet n Savory Cafe

Permanently Closed

Wilmington, North Carolina

★★★★☆ 4.4
Episode 372: East Coast, West Coast
AmericanBreakfastDessert
Cravings

Cravings

Still Open

Duck, North Carolina

★★★★☆ 4.4
Episode 195: Far Out
AmericanSeafood
Dish

Dish

Still Open

Charlotte, North Carolina

★★★★☆ 4.4
Episode 98: Comfort Food Classics
AmericanSouthern
Foothills Grange

Foothills Grange

Still Open

Black Mountain, North Carolina

★★★★☆ 4.3
Episode 576: Hot Dogs, Hot Knots, and Hot Ramen
AmericanSandwich