Restaurants in Hillsborough

Best Restaurants in Hillsborough

“Nice chill vibe me n hubby bring are cute pom trying to social him we stay til the barking can't be tamed... I usually enjoy their fruity selection Off Main my fav :3”

4.8 Superb105 Reviews
Samantha's Pupusas 117 Cornelius St, Hillsborough Salvadoran • $

Customers` Favorites

Beans
Tortillas
Flan
Garlic
Quesadilla
Al Pastor
Chicken Tacos
Pollo Con Tajadas
Red Velvet Cake
Bean and Cheese Pupusas

“The food is absolutely amazing. All of the pupusas are delicious and the curdito is sooo good. I am obsessed with!”

4.7 Superb246 Reviews
Tacos California 120 US-70, Hillsborough Mexican • $

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Quesabirrias
Burrito
Quesadilla
Steak
Nachos
Esquites
Chips
Fajitas
Carnitas
Jarritos

“Best torta ever!!! 10 out of 10 definitely coming back”

4.9 Superb70 Reviews
Big Bob's City Grill 584 Cornelius St, Hillsborough Grills • $

Customers` Favorites

Fish Sandwich
Hamburger Steak
Bacon Cheeseburger and Fries
Chili Cheese Fries
BBQ Plate Pinto Beans Coleslaw Salad
Pollo Frito
Onion Rings
Shrimp Wrap
Chili Burger
Chicken Livers

“OMG, the BEST food! My favorites are the burger and the pork chop sammy. Portions are huge-there's always enough to take some home. Prices are fair, service is cheerful and pleasant. Wish the space were bigger and had more tables. Big Bob's is one of my very favorites!”

4.6 Superb253 Reviews

“I like Tony’s personal touch and knowledge of music new and old. He is a tolerant sensei, caring and wise. Volume is a “thumbs up”! From Gilbert, host of “D-Sides…” at WHUPfm.org”

4.9 Superb125 Reviews

Customers` Favorites

Fish and Chips
Fried Banana Peppers
Chicken Sandwich
Tater Tots
Nickel-Fil-A
French Fries
Fried Chicken
12 Wings
24 Wings
Pint Glass

“We love to go here for Sunday pub night. Lovely community atmosphere and great pub food. Staff are always efficient and nice.”

4.5 Superb420 Reviews
Pizza Cornicione 230 S Nash St, Hillsborough Pizza • $$

Customers` Favorites

Lamb Meatball
Four Cheese
Chicken Wings
Special Local Mushroom & Dop Taleggio Cheese
Nueske's Applewood Smoked Bacon Pizza
Smoked Bacon with Gouda Cheese Pizza
Special Vegan Spicy Italian Sausage
Braised Pork and Broccoli Rabe
Roasted Butternut Squash Soup
San Giuseppe Hot Sopressata

“Run, don’t walk!! This is the best pizza EVER and the owners are very nice!!! Can’t wait to go back!!”

4.6 Superb130 Reviews
Saratoga Grill 108 S Churton St, Hillsborough Fine Dining • $$

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Seafood Platter
French Onion Soup
Reuben
Honey Almond Salmon
Side Salad
New England Clam Chowder
Surf and Turf
Crab Cakes
Caesar Salad
French Fries

“Delicious food and service.”

4.5 Superb194 Reviews
The Nomad At The Osbunn 122 W King St, Hillsborough Tapas/Small Plates • $$

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Brussels Sprouts
Pad Thai
Fish and Chips
Naan
Ramen
Gyoza Dumplings
Dark Chocolate Mousse
Samosa
Chaat
Red Thai Cauliflower

“Great GF options, super friendly staff and delicious food in a cozy environment ❤️❤️”

4.4 Superb358 Reviews
Nash Street Tavern 250 S Nash St, Hillsborough Bar • $

“My favorite tavern in Hillsborough...Nice people...easygoing non pretentious....great bartenders...and of course your master of ceremonies...PAZ.”

4.9 Superb96 Reviews

“Fantastic shop. Did an excellent job on my art and when I get more one of a kind art work I know to take it to them.”

4.9 Superb64 Reviews
Antonia's Restaurant 101 N Churton St, Hillsborough Italian • $$

Customers` Favorites

Wine Dinner
Toast
Fruit
Caesar Salad
Smoked Salmon
Tiramisu
Bruschetta
Charcuterie
Steak Tartare
Grilled Salmon

“A fantastic breakfast! We had a group of us order assorted breakfast items from the salmon, an omelette with spinach and portobello mushrooms and more - all was delicious! We will be back!”

4.4 Superb313 Reviews
El Restaurante Ixtapa 162 Exchange Park Ln, Hillsborough Mexican • $

Customers` Favorites

Fish Tacos
Diabla Tacos
Tostada
Tamales
Chips and Guacamole
Shrimp Tacos
Queso Dip
Cheese Dip
Don Burrito
Carne Asada

“You guys need to stay away from my veggie and cheese tamales!!! They are so good and I hardly ever can get any because they are always sold out 😭 love the food here!”

4.4 Superb251 Reviews
The House at Gatewood 300 US-70 East, Hillsborough American • $$

“Great food, great atmosphere”

4.6 Superb168 Reviews
Serratore's Pasta and Pizza 112 N Churton St, Hillsborough Italian • $$

Customers` Favorites

Pizza Sizes

“We just dropped in for dinner after a long day. Everything was fabulous, especially the rigatoni with grilled chicken and the pork cheek over stewed lentils. Everything was served with a smile and came out promptly.”

4.4 Superb89 Reviews

More Restaurants in Hillsborough

Kim's Bake Shop 111 N Churton St, Hillsborough Bakery • $

Customers` Favorites

Bake Shop
Birthday Cake
Doughnut
Quiche
Carrot Cake
Muffin

“Kim was such a pleasure to work with and was an excellent communicator during the tasting and planning stages. We really enjoyed her great customer service in answering all of our questions and personalizing the at-home tasting experience for us. We had so many questions about how to design the cakes and display them for our wedding guests and Kim did a great job giving us recommendations and guiding us throught he process. The day of delivery was seamless and we felt prepared for the big day, not having to worry about the cake. All of our guests were very pleased with the original cake flavors and declious baking. We are happy to have some leftovers to enjoy ourselves and can't wait to get birthday cakes and pies for birthday celebrations and holidays to come. Thank you Kim for making our day extra sweet!”

4.9 Superb67 Reviews
Whit's Frozen Custard 240 S Nash St, Hillsborough Ice Cream Shop • $

Customers` Favorites

Frozen Custard
Buckeye Madness
Waffle Cone
Hawaiian Luau Vanilla Custard with Pineapple Coconut and Macadamia Nuts
French Vanilla Custard
Strawberry Shortcake
Blue Devil Dream
Banana Split
Brownie
Oreo

“We LOVE whits! Such a great treat for the kids and always a smiling face there to greet us!”

4.6 Superb196 Reviews
Cup-A-Joe 112 W King St, Hillsborough Coffee Shops • $

Customers` Favorites

Cinnamon Roll
Muffin

“This is the best coffee shop for miles around. Literally, if you're driving down the 85 anytime between Richmond and Atlanta, you should make the time and effort to go have coffee here.”

4.6 Superb189 Reviews

Customers` Favorites

Banana Pudding
Potato Salad
Fried Okra
White Slaw
Chopped BBQ
Breast
Dessert
Yellow Slaw
Baked Beans
Mac N Cheese

“Went here on lunch while in the area for work. Great smoked BBQ and homemade sides. A little busy at lunch time but was definitely worth it. Will come back again for sure”

4.3 Superb375 Reviews
Maple View Farm Ice Cream 6900 Rocky Ridge Rd, Hillsborough Ice Cream Shop • $

Customers` Favorites

Waffle Cone
Chocolate Ice Cream
Carolina Crunch
Chocolate Chip
Hot Fudge
Cookie
Death by Chocolate
Cookie Dough

“this is great ice cream plus has magnificent view”

4.3 Superb340 Reviews

“lovely local bar with top notch entertainment nightly.”

4.4 Superb99 Reviews
Jay's Chicken Shack 646 N Churton St, Hillsborough Burgers • $

Customers` Favorites

Ribs
Buffalo Chicken Sandwich
Buffalo Chicken
Breakfast Platter with Scrambled Eggs and Home Fries
Cheese Burger and Fries
Fried Chicken Dinner
Mashed Potatoes
Chicken Biscuit
Chicken Livers
Mac and Cheese

“Great food,Great service”

4.3 Superb229 Reviews
Subway 535 Hampton Pointe Blvd Ste 525-E, Hillsborough Sandwich Shop • $

Customers` Favorites

Cookies
Elite Chicken & Bacon Ranch
Black Forest Ham
Oatmeal Raisin
Spicy Italian
Supreme Meats
Potato Chips
Steak
Tuna

“I’ve been to this store numerous times and I have to say this is the first time I didn’t enjoy my sandwich. For $12 I expect the bread to be consistent; I’m not sure if they ran late but the bread wasn’t allowed to rise and it took away from the sub. Very Disappointing”

4.4 Superb108 Reviews
Jacks Restaurant 121 Rebecca Dr #2566, Hillsborough Breakfast • $

Customers` Favorites

Blueberry Waffle
Sausage
blt
Eggs Grits and Bacon
Western Omelet
Toast

“Man if you haven’t been here yet! What are you waiting for? The food is delicious, fresh and tasty. The service is great! The prices are awesome as well. You can easily spend double at a big franchise place. Seriously recommend it!”

4.4 Superb104 Reviews
Village Diner 600 W King St, Hillsborough American • $

Customers` Favorites

French Toast
Buttermilk Pancake Stack
Millworker's Breakfast
Hamburger and Fries
Biscuits and Gravy
Yogurt Bowl
Diner Salad

“The Village Diner is our "go to" place for food that is fresh, homemade and delicious. We have frequented this restaurant for over 5 years and have never been disappointed. The diner is located in a quiet part of town and provides ample and accessible parking. There is an attractive front porch for outdoor seating and inside seating that is cozy, warm and friendly. If you're looking for place to eat with that "southern diner feel", we highly recommend it for breakfast and lunch. You won't be disappointed.”

4.3 Superb229 Reviews
Jersey Mike's Subs 115 Oakdale Dr Ste 5, Hillsborough Sandwich Shop • $

Customers` Favorites

Sandwich
Club Sub
Cheesesteak
Bacon Ranch Chicken Cheese Steak
California Chicken Cheese Steak
Chicken Philly Cheese Steak
Roast Beef and Provolone
Big Kahuna Cheese Steak
Turkey and Provolone
Chipotle Cheese Steak

“We just ordered 2 cheesesteak subs one on gluten free bread! And the other regular sub roll,They were outstanding! And the guy that took our order over the phone was so great! Thank you for a great sub and customer service from beginning to end!!!”

4.3 Superb169 Reviews
Tortilleria El Rodeo 110 Boone Sq St, Hillsborough Mexican • $$

“(Translated by Google) Tortillas made daily. Mexican Guatemalan products. Money shipments take Tortillas for parties too..(Original)Tortillas hechas a diario .productos mexicanos guatemaltecos. Envíos de dinero se llevan Tortillas para fiestas tambien..”

5 Superb19 Reviews

Customers` Favorites

Build Your Own Pizza
California Yardbird
Large Caesar Salad
Meat Lovers
Meat Pizza
BBQ Sauce
Pepperoni
Maui Wowi
Marinara

“The best pizza!”

4.3 Superb59 Reviews

“love there pizza and you cant get unlimited toppings”

4.6 Superb52 Reviews

Customers` Favorites

Tortillas
Fajitas
Chimichanga
Cheese Dip
Steak
Birria Tacos
California Burrito
Carnitas
Tamales
Beef Taco

“Amazing food!! Birria Tacos, White Queso.. and a glass of Chardonnay!! ✨I highly recommend going and enjoying a meal in Hillsborough!!”

4.2 Good253 Reviews
The Rookery 115 W Margaret Ln, Hillsborough Bar • $$

“The perfect, much-needed rebrand of this space! Amazing vibe. AK, Johnathan, and the entire team are great. Whether you’re visiting for trivia, karaoke, or just relaxing w a beverage and seeing AK’s newest card trick, Rookery is a must-see part of your Hillsborough experience!

5-star… but for sure 1 of 1!”

4.3 Superb33 Reviews

Customers` Favorites

Chips and Salsa
Ceviche
Fajita Burrito
Cheeslovers Burrito De Pollo
Burrito Bowl
Tamales
Taco Salad
Guacamole
Chimichanga
Shrimp Tacos

“The nachos are life changing and who woulda thought I'd ever crave a cactus taco??”

4.2 Good146 Reviews
Goodness Cooks 500 Valley Forge Rd, Hillsborough Gluten-Free • $

“Such delicious, nutrient dense food that not only tastes good, but feeds the soul. Where else can I get Lemon Balm soup? Seriously amazing!”

5 Superb10 Reviews
Subway 167 Mayo St, Hillsborough Sandwich Shop • $

Customers` Favorites

Potato Chip
Coca-Cola Classic
Cold Cut Combo
Oatmeal Raisin
Subway Club
Poke

“Cotton and Renata was the best they showed special attention to there customer service ethics we was greeted when we walked Ma Renata was cleaning the dining room area Mr Cotton fixed our food even though i asked for a lot sides on my sub he was patient enjoyed that transaction them two made my day they need a raise this happened around 8:15pm 9/4/2025”

4.1 Good87 Reviews
Taqueria Mariposa 622 Hampton Pointe Blvd, Hillsborough Mexican • $

Customers` Favorites

Street Tacos

“great food. tacos are the best in Hillsborough nc”

4 Good28 Reviews

“Wow! I had the Raspberry Lemon Cake Ice Cream. It was the best vegan ice cream I have ever had..”

3.8 Good17 Reviews
Zhang Garden 117 N Scotswood Blvd, Hillsborough Chinese • $

Customers` Favorites

Sesame Chicken
Vegetable Fried Rice
Chicken Fried Rice
Plain Fried Rice
Pork Fried Rice

“The shrimp lo main was the best i ever had!!! fried rice was also the best i have had out of any Chinese restaurant 👍👍👍👍”

3.9 Good114 Reviews
American Hero Hillsborough 640 N Churton St, Hillsborough Mediterranean • $

Customers` Favorites

Hummus
Chicken Shawarma Platter
Philly Cheese Steak Sub
Chicken Kebab Platter
Philly Cheesesteak
Falafel Platter
Tahini Sauce
Italian Sub
Greek Salad
Turkey Sub

“GREAT Middle Eastern food and family run place. There are a few no frills tables inside so we usually do takeout. I wish they’d put a few umbrella tables outside for pet lovers but we come for the food and delicious cake slices.”

3.9 Good139 Reviews
Tokyo Express 145 Mayo St, Hillsborough Japanese • $

Customers` Favorites

Sushi
White Sauce
Hibachi Chicken
Teriyaki Chicken
Hibachi Shrimp
Crab Rangoon
Hibachi Steak and Chicken
Yellowtail - Scallion
Hibachi Vegetables
Soba Noodles

“the amount of food 😋 the taste, and the veggie medley with sweet 🥕”

3.9 Good188 Reviews

Customers` Favorites

Kid's Chicken Fingers with Fries
Sausage & Peppers Sub
XL Pepperoni Pizza
Mozzarella Sticks
Garlic Knots
Cheesecake

“The food is amazing and the staff is super friendly. It’s our favorite place to go when in the area. Always friendly and welcoming . If you leave hungry it’s your own fault . The cheese fries and garlic knots are sooooo amazing . Heck everything is good. They take pride in their food they serve .”

3.8 Good153 Reviews

Customers` Favorites

Baked Spaghetti
Salads
Garlic Bread
Vodka Rigatoni with Grilled Chicken
Meat Pizza
Cheesesteak
House Salad
Spinach Pizza
Lobster Ravioli
Chicken Marsala

“Food and service are always great!”

3.9 Good236 Reviews
The Dog House 114 Boone Square St, Hillsborough American • $

Customers` Favorites

Hot Dog
Slaw
Hushpuppies
BBQ Pint
Bull-Dog
Boxer Dog
Hound-Dog
Puppy Dog
Collie Dog
Beef Tailwagger Combo

“No atmosphere but a rocking good crew of servers. It's a take out place.
I get the all beef combo German style with sauerkraut mustard and relish. Worth the money for a quick decadent lunch. Fries are always crispy enough.
Thanks folks!”

3.7 Good125 Reviews

Customers` Favorites

Tater Tots
Shrimp Burger
Banana Split
Gravy Fries
Onion Rings
Chili Cheeseburger and Fríes
Salads
Chili Fries
French Fries
Chilli Fries

“This place delivers exactly what you’d expect from Hwy 55, however has someone special setting it above. That person is Chloe! She was very polite, kind, attentive and seemed to be the driving force and glue keeping this whole place running on the front end! Food was great and service was top notch! Wishing Chloe the best in life, tenure here and her endeavors!”

3.8 Good266 Reviews
Bojangles 330 S Churton St, Hillsborough Chicken Wings • $

Customers` Favorites

Steak Biscuit
Fried Chicken
Bojangles Cajun Pintos - 9 30am to Close
Sausage Biscuit
Cole Slaw
Sloppy Joe
Chicken Leg
French Fries
Fish Sandwich
Honey Mustard

“Best Bojangles I've been to in quite some time. Every other location could learn something from this one. Didn't make me wait, food was fresh and good tasting. Can't ask for anything more.”

3.7 Good280 Reviews