35 Best American Restaurants in Cary

“We're from Graham, NC and visited today for the first time. Everything about this place is fantastic! Great service, great food, comfortable atmosphere. Reasonable prices. Highly recommended.“

“Great Food. Excellent Host.“

“Spent the day exploring downtown Cary and came across this little bistro! Outside dining was great! Amazing food and friendly service! Sophia, my waitress was fantastic! Very friendly and attentive! The cocktail “The Butterfly Effect “ is just as good as it is pretty! The baked Brie and arugula/beet salad was delicious! Great find in Cary for sure!“

“If you are planning a special occasion or just want a night out at a wonderful restaurant, I have a bit of advice for you. Go to Chef Palette! This establishment has got it together. The atmosphere is just lovely. We planned our son and future daughter-in-law's rehearsal dinner from afar, way far.....Michigan. As stressful as that could have been, Kathie did everything to ease our stress. She calmed this Momma's heart and executed everything to a "T". The appetizer table was not only displayed beautifully, it was YUMMY! The salad, main entrees and dessert did not disappoint. But most of all, the staff was most kind and extremely professional. We cannot thank Kathie and the staff at Chef Palette enough for the wonderful and memorable evening we shared together. GO TO CHEF's PALETTE!“

“We’ve chosen Umstead Hotel and Spa for a pampering celebration of our anniversary. It was a great experience! Beautiful clean rooms and hotel ambiance, relaxing SPA with all possible amenities, amazing couple massage session and delicious dinner. Hotel stuff made our celebration special with the complementary treats and a champagne in our room. We definitely will be looking forward to come back!“

“Elevated Country Cooking!! All were 100% DELICIOUS (Catfish, Bacon Wrapped Meatloaf and Salmon Cakes) HUGE portions! Impeccable service!! (Thank you Edward!!) Divine desserts! HIGHLY recommend!“

“I’m leaving this review because Josh Wallace was our server and he was absolutely fantastic! He made sure we were seated in a timely fashion, then he kept us up to date on how long our food prep was taking. He was very attentive and informative as he explained items on the menu and offered us dessert. We plan to visit again and when we do, we’ll be looking for Josh! Thanks so much and please THANK Josh for us, too!“

“I went here for my birthday dinner yesterday. The food and service were fantastic. The only drawback is looking at one of the framed pictures of cows while eating a Smashburger. Oh, the guilt. 🤣“

“Chases provided exceptional service by making himself available for us.“

“Man my Ravens lost and whats worst is I choose a Bill's bar to watch it in. Yet I had the best time and felt like it was my place. You guys go above and beyond to make me and my guest feel not just welcomed but appreciated. My favorite bar by far and I will always go back!!!“

“Loved the build your own salad...pleasant atmosphere, staff was friendly...“

“Pros: Beautiful, newly updated rooms. Very clean. Comfortable beds, nice location, lots of parking, friendly staff, free fresh water station in the lobby. Courtyard area with pool was gorgeous. Cons: courtyard balcony but no chairs to sit outside, shower diverter didn’t work and sprayed both bath water and overhead sprayer.“

“Open blues jam on Monday night was perfect. I loved it.!! You need to come and check it out on Mondays.!“

“Courtney is a great server. Always makes sure that everything is what we wanted or need. Highly recommend her.“

“Unusual experience today at first watch. Greeter appeared to be a disinterested customer, approached me and asked “how many” while paying more attention to his phone than to my answer. Wasn’t dressed in the normal uniform and while I answered him I still assumed he was joking around since none of the workers were present. I’m sure my breakfast will be great as usual but someone needs to train him that he is the first impression a customer is going to get and my interaction with him wasn’t great“

“Had a very nice two night weekend stay. Room was very nice. Dining atmosphere leaves a lot to be desired. The restaurant/bar area and in turn the library room are EXTREMELY noisy!!! Use some sound deadening materials for Christ sake!! We wanted to relax in the library area which is very comfortable but couldn’t last more than a few minutes because of the the noise from the dining room. It wasn’t that there were loud groups either. The room is very noisy. Simple conversations had to get continually louder to overcome the noise which made it even worse. During dinner with two people we were forced to raise out voices to we could hear each other. Just not acceptable in an otherwise very nice hotel.“

“❤️Our experience was very welcoming! The server was very friendly and made sure our food was delivered all together!“

“First time dining here last night...great friendly staff, great atmosphere, and probably a Top 5 meal that I have ever had! THIS PLACE IS A GEM! You can absolutely tell it's local and fresh (and I normally think that's BS). Started with the Crispy Brussels Sprouts and then the Homage to the Pig and my wife got the Shrimp Pasta. Incredible (chef's kiss). Going back for sure!“

“We recently visited for lunch while visiting Raleigh and received excellent service from Eric and Jade. Great food and very friendly staff. All around great experience!“

“We were in DC and wanted to pick up some Sambusa and discovered Habesha market.\n\nRestaurant with a mini market where you can pick up some spices, breads & injera. Also, have a prepped food area where you can get combo orders-various types of Wot with veggies that are ready to take away. \n\nThe Beef Sambusa had a perfectly seasoned filling. We got one of the the Veggie to try and it was ok. \n\nWe ended up picking up some Kitfo which was excellent! Perfect amount of seasoning and not too much of the spiced butter and portions were generous.\nService was friendly and attentive.“

“family went a few days ago for the very 1st time. Upon entering the hostess sat us at a table. There wasn't much of a crowd.and we did not have to wait. Once seated NOT.1 person came.to.our table to greet us, give water,etc. We waited over 10 mins and STILL no service. We got up and exited. We will never come back to this establishment and will NOT recommend either. Disappointed.“

“Awesome wings and the fried pretzel 🥨 wow! The best servers always get your order right and don’t even write it down.“

“Sophie's Restaurant is amazing! Their food is excellent and the owners and staff are very attentive. They make a great effort in making sure you have a wonderful experience whether it's dinner or an event.“

“I had a fantastic experience at this place last weekend! The live band was absolutely incredible—great energy and a solid playlist that kept the vibe upbeat all night. The food and drinks were both high quality and served promptly. I especially appreciated the friendly, attentive service and the warm, inviting ambiance. Whether you're out for a night of live music or just looking for a spot to relax with good food and company, this place is definitely worth checking out. Highly recommend!“

“We usually just get the ribs, Thought to try sandwiches for the founders discount. Loed.the pulled pork, texas sausage and brisket. Thought the potato salad was a little saltier than usual, but still good.“

“As a black couple we are always at home at Mac's. Food, drinks, service, entertainment and atmosphere are always wonderful. Everyone is welcome and gets along. Thank You Mac's!!“

“One of my favorite burger spots in the area. Corbett's is very affordable for the quality, and the variety of sauces and burger options are outstanding. The fries always taste fresh, and I have never had a disappointing experience here.“

“Alix was great you need to meet her. She makes the place“

“Great service but more importantly, the food is really good. Not the "from frozen" bar food that every other place has. Good job Parkway Tavern!“

“Had a surprise 40th birthday for my fiancé here. The experience was amazing from start to finish. Their event coordinator, Jennifer, was extremely attentive and very quick to respond. Beautiful event space, the food was delicious, staff was amazing! Huge shout out to Jaxx, our event manager. I would highly recommend Sports & Social Cary for parties, gatherings, etc.“

“Great food and service. The atmosphere is cool too.“

“My girlfriend and I try to come at least once a month because everything is always SO fresh and delicious. We always open with a serving of their piping hot fried dumplings and delectable dipping sauce. I always get my favorite, an extra spicy Chadol Jjampong that blows my mind every time I taste it. We always feel so welcome because the staff actually remembers us and treats us like family. Well worth the price and the 30 minute drive from home for us. We always talk about Okja even when we cant make it over that way and will keep coming back as long as we can! Thank you so so much for everything 😊“

“The chicken was extremely greasy. I spoke with the staff and asked them if the chicken is cooked fresh. The staff member stated that the chicken is cooked every so often and refilled into the grease prior to being served so that it is hot.“

“I was here the other night and it was 3 guys behind the bar and Nicole was doing all the table service and the bar everyone else seemed to just be talking while this girl was busting her butt. They’re was a young girl who gave us our food and we asked her for extra ranch never got it , until Nicole came back and by that time we didn’t need it anymore and I felt bad because we come here alot and see this happening . Next time I am just going to tip her only because it didn’t seem like anyone else was working. When she got off I had to walk up to the bar to get drinks and my check . I love this place but it shouldn’t be one person working there tail off .“

“Our server Tyler, was incredible. He was always attentive and kind, and gave us a great dining experience. Unfortunately, the manager David was extremely rude to my party. He wouldn’t let us push together open tables so I could sit with my friends, despite the fact that there was no one at those tables.“