Which Triangle restaurants should have been in The N&O’s Top 50? Let us know
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- Readers can nominate omitted Triangle restaurants for consideration in the Top 50.
- Submitted nominations may be used in future News & Observer coverage of local dining.
- Submit suggestions via the online form or email reporter Drew Jackson.
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The N&O’s Top 50 Restaurants of 2026: The Triangle’s top places to eat
The News & Observer presents the Top 50 Triangle restaurants, an effort to identify and celebrate the many excellent kitchens and dining rooms from Durham to Raleigh, Chapel Hill to Johnston County. This list does not include every great meal in the Triangle, and readers are encouraged to reach out with feedback.
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Every restaurant is someone’s favorite.
When we set out to put a spotlight on the Top 50 restaurants in the Triangle, we knew the list would, by nature of determining an exclusive few, leave out some absolutely spectacular places. Our region is bursting with culinary gems, personal favorites and dining icons.
Note: We do have a list of 11 honorable mentions, but even those don’t capture the fullness of our exquisite dining scene.
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So let us know which ones you wish were in there. We can take it. Don’t hold back.
Tell us which restaurants you feel should be considered among the best in the Triangle by filling out the form below or emailing me directly (jdjackson@newsobserver.com). Your response may be included in a future story.
This story was originally published March 19, 2026 at 5:15 AM.
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