Restaurants in Morganton
Best Restaurants
Mexican • $
Cocktail Bar • $$
“great night out with friends at Treat. Thanks to Colleen for being attentive and friendly.”
Family • $
“I was there a few weeks ago and I had the best service and food ever! My waitresses Miss Emily was a blessing and so was everyone else! I would recommend y'all to anyone that would be in that area.”
Italian • $
“Thank you for being open during the snow storm. I called and ordered 11 pizza's for my step-daughter and her co-workers that work at the hospital. They were SO thankful to have something fresh to eat and to snack on during the night!The staff at Greenway was AMAZING and so was the food, go check them out!!”
Restaurants by Cuisine
Mexican • $
“Great wait staff. Great food. By far my favorite Mexican food place 💕”
Burgers • $
“Tucked away in the middle of Morganton, North Carolina, right in the middle of downtown, is Pat’s Snack Bar — a local spot that’s been around for nearly 50 years.
It’s a small, no-frills restaurant with a very simple menu. Cash only, sit-down seating, plus a small bar area. Everything is cooked right there on the flat top in front of you, which adds to the experience. Burgers, fries, chicken sandwiches, and liver mush (definitely an acquired taste — proceed with caution on that one).
Overall, it was a great experience. The staff was super friendly, the food was solid, and it’s the kind of place you’d gladly stop at again. Also they have excellent desserts served in the back of the restaurant. The lady preparing these sweet treats has been at Pat's since 2001.
Just note the limited hours — open Monday through Wednesday from 11 AM to 2 PM — but if you catch it when it’s open, it’s well worth the stop.”
Restaurants with Delivery
Family • $
“I was there a few weeks ago and I had the best service and food ever! My waitresses Miss Emily was a blessing and so was everyone else! I would recommend y'all to anyone that would be in that area.”
American • $
“Great food and service every time we go. The cheeseburgers are huge and real hand pattied meat.”
Poke • $
“Food is delicious, and service is always friendly! I highly recommend this place!”
American • $
“They are some amazing people that works here . Amazing food so I would tell everyone that they should try Bud's Korner for Kitchen. I would give them a 5 *****”
American • $$
“We love sitting at the bar - dibs on the far left corner by the windows - watching all the activity and interactions! Tonight after the wedge salad, bistecca pizza, the best blood orange martinis and the grilled salmon we got the orange/chocolate cheesecake to go - just wow!”
Steak House • $$
“My experience was excellent. We had the New York Strip steak, baked sweet potato, and Asparagus. We has the caramel and pecan cheesecake for dessert! The steak was cooked perfectly. Everything was delicious and the wait staff were on pount!”
Sports Bar • $
“The best burgers and great service. Perfect little date spot!”
Burrito • $
“We had Mountain Burrito cater our wedding this weekend and it was absolutely amazing! All of our guests loved it and couldn't say more good things about how much they loved it, especially the chicken! Thank you so much, MB! We appreciate everything!”
Cafe • $$
“Great place to find alternatives for food allergies, specific dietary needs, etc. Lots of local produce and products. Great selection of natural healing products. Earth friendly. Staff is very knowledgeable and friendly. The cafe looks great, I just haven't been there when it's open. I do shop there regularly and highly recommend it.”
Asian Fusion • $
“Great food Great place Great people! I give it 12 stars ⭐️”
American • $
“Ok just to be clear my four star ratings are meant to be a compliment. I reserve the last star or 5th for outstanding performances. Applebee's has become a very mature restaurant chain. However they still innovate and offer great menu choices. All of which are quite good. They give you clear nutrient information. Which is crucial for many and should be paid closer attention too by us all. This is my only complaint which for some maybe a another reason to patronize. The portion sizes for there entrées is quite large. So much so, we occasionally, just split one entrée and its still plenty. The service was very good the host, waiter, and manager all engaged with us. Also pay at the table with their q code works everytime and quickly. So if you haven't eaten at a Applebee's in a while give it another try their all time favorites still exist alongside many new offerings and of course adult beverages.”
American • $
“Great food and service every time we go. The cheeseburgers are huge and real hand pattied meat.”
Poke • $
“Food is delicious, and service is always friendly! I highly recommend this place!”
American • $
“They are some amazing people that works here . Amazing food so I would tell everyone that they should try Bud's Korner for Kitchen. I would give them a 5 *****”
Online Reservation Available
Mexican • $
“Place is very busy but good ??
Vegetarian options: It's self explanation
Parking: Very good
Kid-friendliness: Yes
Wheelchair accessibility: Yes”
Chinese • $
“We always enjoy the food and variety here. One of the best Chinese buffets and the lunch price is very reasonable. Sadly the oranges were dried out that day, and we had to watch them lose their high rating. But we will still be returning.”
American • $$
“We love sitting at the bar - dibs on the far left corner by the windows - watching all the activity and interactions! Tonight after the wedge salad, bistecca pizza, the best blood orange martinis and the grilled salmon we got the orange/chocolate cheesecake to go - just wow!”
Steak House • $$
“My experience was excellent. We had the New York Strip steak, baked sweet potato, and Asparagus. We has the caramel and pecan cheesecake for dessert! The steak was cooked perfectly. Everything was delicious and the wait staff were on pount!”
24 Hour Restaurants
Pizza • $
“Better than pretty much any big chain pizza you're going to get and they're not riding the inflation dragon. They understand times are tough and have kept their delicious product at a reasonable price.”
Fast Food • $
“Whoever the lovely lady was working at 4am that took my order , which wasn’t a part of the breakfast menu, I’d like to say thank you for accommodating my order even tho it wasn’t a breakfast order. That was the first genuinely considerate thing to happen to me all day. Small things mean the most to me.”
Sports Bar • $
“The best burgers and great service. Perfect little date spot!”
Fast Food • $
“I ate here today. I was very impressed. The place was clean and all the employees looked clean. Long line but it went fast. My food was very good. Beef was sliced. This place is 1000 times better than Arby's in Forest City. FC Arby's is the pits.”
Barbeque • $
“Great food with a welcoming atmosphere. Highly recommend!”
Takeout Restaurants
Italian • $
“Thank you for being open during the snow storm. I called and ordered 11 pizza's for my step-daughter and her co-workers that work at the hospital. They were SO thankful to have something fresh to eat and to snack on during the night!The staff at Greenway was AMAZING and so was the food, go check them out!!”
Burgers • $
“Tucked away in the middle of Morganton, North Carolina, right in the middle of downtown, is Pat’s Snack Bar — a local spot that’s been around for nearly 50 years.
It’s a small, no-frills restaurant with a very simple menu. Cash only, sit-down seating, plus a small bar area. Everything is cooked right there on the flat top in front of you, which adds to the experience. Burgers, fries, chicken sandwiches, and liver mush (definitely an acquired taste — proceed with caution on that one).
Overall, it was a great experience. The staff was super friendly, the food was solid, and it’s the kind of place you’d gladly stop at again. Also they have excellent desserts served in the back of the restaurant. The lady preparing these sweet treats has been at Pat's since 2001.
Just note the limited hours — open Monday through Wednesday from 11 AM to 2 PM — but if you catch it when it’s open, it’s well worth the stop.”
Mexican • $
“Always great food and great family. It’s like a reunion every time we go!”
Brewery • $
“Great staff and even greater beers. Definitely worth a visit or 2.”
Hamburger • $
“we walked around Morganton looking for a good lunch place. the aroma of the burgers drew us to Uncle Eee's. the place was busy with locals - always a good sign when looking for someplace new. the burgers did not disappoint. we had the Jake (a double party smash burger) it was cooked to perfection and would rival anyone's. the kitchen is out in the open for all to see - the whole staff operated flawlessly. we will be definitely visiting this establishment again and again. just wished we were closer - so we could try their breakfast offerings.”
Hamburger • $
“Our server Arielle was pleasant and attentive. She immediately brought out our drinks and cheese curds and continued to check on us after the food arrived.”
Bar • $
“We were downtown on Christmas Eve and stopped through. The dry rub was perfect and the server was VERY polite and attentive. Will definitely be back..”
Family • $
“We were getting our Christmas Tree and stopped in for lunch afterwards my son and I had the open faced Roast Beef sandwich with gravy mashed potatoes and green beans it was fantastic. Very friendly staff and very clean definetly will return for Steak and Fried Chicken soon.”
Mexican • $
“Awesome place — truly authentic and the service is phenomenal. It was great to try some authentic Guatemalan cuisine and the pepian is a definite must here. I recommend any of the traditional dishes from here.”
Pizza • $
“Hands down the best pizza I've ever had! I also love that you can order customized single slices. The fried mozzarella appetizer is divine! Highly recommend. Especially if you love supporting queer friendly businesses.”
American • $
“Great food, great staff. Highly recommended!! My favorite so far is their smoothies. Yummy!”
Japanese • $
“I have always got great food here but my last experience with them wasn't that great. I ordered the teriyaki steak and the steak bites was really small and burnt to a crisp. I hope that they do better. I really do love there food. I always go to the drive thru and service has always been great and pleasant 😌”
Laotian • $
“Excellent Thai food, some of the best Iv ever had. The pad thai and green curry are the best around”
Burrito • $
“We had Mountain Burrito cater our wedding this weekend and it was absolutely amazing! All of our guests loved it and couldn't say more good things about how much they loved it, especially the chicken! Thank you so much, MB! We appreciate everything!”
Mexican • $
“Always great food and great family. It’s like a reunion every time we go!”
Drive-Thru Restaurants
Mexican • $
“Great wait staff. Great food. By far my favorite Mexican food place 💕”
Pubs • $
“Wunnerful constantly changing selection of brews. Also, thanks to the additional expertise of Courtney, about the best diverse music mix anywhere. ~~~ and I spent 15 years as a music programmer in College & Public Radio, so I should know. Well done, guys! 🌈☮️🎵”
American • $
“Had the Tavern salad added grilled chicken. Did not care for the chicken or the bacon bits. The chicken tasted like precooked strips. Also, if use real bacon be 100 percent better. As, for the others food it was excellent. Yes, I let server know I didn't care for the chicken. Please use fresh real chicken breast grilled be yummy.”
Pizza • $
“Hunt Brothers Pizza is a great pizza for anybody searching for really good tasting food the employees are always very respectful their Pizza is also never undercooked or overcooked it is always just right with a perfect amount of toppings”
Mexican • $
“We got the all you can buffet. For the price, there's not much else you could ask for. Everything tasted great and they had a pretty good variety. We'll definitely be back.”
Japanese • $
“10/10 every time! They are always absolutely amazing here. They’re helpful, and go above and beyond. The prices are always great, especially when you see how much food you get!! The food never disappoints (GET THE HIBACHI STEAK) ☺️”
“The service and environment is great, but the food could be seasoned a little better. Please add more kid menu options!
Their desserts are PHENOMENAL, especially their cinnamon knots.
Thanks for honoring the military.”
Barbecue • $
“Just ordered take out and Its highly recommend awesome food, brisket is some of the best I have ever eaten it was all very good”
Bistros • $
“we love coming to Perry's they have the best BLT I've ever had! I highly recommend spending a weekend afternoon here”
Coffee & Tea • $
“i enjoyed very much, nice people over there meaning the employees are very nice.”
Sandwich Shop • $
“Order was ready and exactly as ordered when I arrived for pickup. Food was hot and fresh with friendly service at the drive thru window. Try the steak and cheese or the club. The pickle that they include with every sandwich is great also.”
Sandwich Shop • $
“Absolutely love these subs, so good and so nice, the night shift workers are completely friendly and so kind especially this one little girl that works there always has an amazing attitude towards customers.”
Bakery • $
“So sorry she is retiring. Been making birthday cakes for me for almost 30 yesrs. THE BEST💖”
Brewery • $
“Cute little Brewery we came across travel. Plan to spend a few hours.”
Bar • $
“We rode the bikes down the mt from bakersville. This place has a great vibe,good music and the food was on point!!!”
Pubs • $
“Wunnerful constantly changing selection of brews. Also, thanks to the additional expertise of Courtney, about the best diverse music mix anywhere. ~~~ and I spent 15 years as a music programmer in College & Public Radio, so I should know. Well done, guys! 🌈☮️🎵”
Cheap Eats
Brewery • $
“Cute little Brewery we came across travel. Plan to spend a few hours.”
Ice Cream Shop • $
“Our favorite ice cream place ever!! They are super friendly, delicious choices, and cute location!”
Pizza • $
“Hunt Brothers Pizza is a great pizza for anybody searching for really good tasting food the employees are always very respectful their Pizza is also never undercooked or overcooked it is always just right with a perfect amount of toppings”
Bakery • $
“Great cakes and pastries and they have good 3 milk cake. !!”
Coffee Shops • $
“make a great ice cream. dog treats too”
Pizza • $
“Hunt Brothers Pizza is a great pizza for anybody searching for really good tasting food the employees are always very respectful their Pizza is also never undercooked or overcooked it is always just right with a perfect amount of toppings”
Mexican • $
“You’ve GOT to try Paloma’s Quesadilla and La Pina Loca! They’re both amazing dishes!”
Pizza • $
“It's really good pizza! I have ordered from them several times.”
Bakery • $
“The store is easy to get in and out of and has good products at deep and not-so-deep discounts. There are also a few items like jellies, relishes, and candies that are not your everyday finds.”
Chinese • $
“absolutely fantastic chinese restaurant. great service, tons of options to choose from, all made up fresh while you wait. we drive about 45 miles to come eat here, because nothing in this area can compare. The Chen family work very hard, and it shows. 100/100 in every aspect.”
Pizza • $
“That is our familys favorite pizza to eat and order to go”
Family • $
“You can depend on Timberwoods for delicious food all the time, excellent customer service, and a welcoming atmosphere. The restaurant is not fancy but it is clean and comfortable. The restaurant business is more than challenging and serving three meals a day adds it own challenges but Timberwoods hold its own and has a wide custromer base. I've never had less than a great experience here.”
Fast Food • $
“Shout out to the team ! This has to be one of the best run of a great franchise. We needed a to go Tray - and it was perfect- fast, hot and ready and the staff could not have been more friendly. A trainee helped me and was on point as I could tell his training staff was supportive and helpful. This is a tough business and kudos to a group that can be so effective and efficient and ALWAYS SMILE. Thanks David Taylor”
Brewery • $
“Great staff and even greater beers. Definitely worth a visit or 2.”
Cafe • $$
“Great place to find alternatives for food allergies, specific dietary needs, etc. Lots of local produce and products. Great selection of natural healing products. Earth friendly. Staff is very knowledgeable and friendly. The cafe looks great, I just haven't been there when it's open. I do shop there regularly and highly recommend it.”
Hamburger • $
“we walked around Morganton looking for a good lunch place. the aroma of the burgers drew us to Uncle Eee's. the place was busy with locals - always a good sign when looking for someplace new. the burgers did not disappoint. we had the Jake (a double party smash burger) it was cooked to perfection and would rival anyone's. the kitchen is out in the open for all to see - the whole staff operated flawlessly. we will be definitely visiting this establishment again and again. just wished we were closer - so we could try their breakfast offerings.”
Hamburger • $
“Our server Arielle was pleasant and attentive. She immediately brought out our drinks and cheese curds and continued to check on us after the food arrived.”
Asian Fusion • $
“Great food Great place Great people! I give it 12 stars ⭐️”
Latest Reviews
Chicken Wings • $
“We were so surprised at the size of the buffalo chicken salads! It's been a long time since something was better than expected! Our server Stephanie went above and beyond trying to figure out our Gift Card redemption, she didn't have to do that but we greatly appreciated her patience.”
Sandwich Shop • $
“Absolutely love these subs, so good and so nice, the night shift workers are completely friendly and so kind especially this one little girl that works there always has an amazing attitude towards customers.”
Mexican • $
“Always great food and great family. It’s like a reunion every time we go!”
Southern • $$
“I have been going to Fatz ever since it opened. I have always been treated with friendly service and good food. I take family and friends here because it is my favorite place to go. I’m in the restaurant 2-3 times a week.”
Family • $
“I was there a few weeks ago and I had the best service and food ever! My waitresses Miss Emily was a blessing and so was everyone else! I would recommend y'all to anyone that would be in that area.”
Pizza • $
“That is our familys favorite pizza to eat and order to go”
Restaurant • $
“News to me we are closed. I am here working 7 days a week just like always. TIMBERWOODS IS NOT CLOSED”
Bakery • $
“So sorry she is retiring. Been making birthday cakes for me for almost 30 yesrs. THE BEST💖”
Barbecue • $
“Just ordered take out and Its highly recommend awesome food, brisket is some of the best I have ever eaten it was all very good”
Restaurant • $
“the food was great, good and hot fresh cooked. the service was great and friendly. would recommend to everyone. will be there often.”
Family • $
“You can depend on Timberwoods for delicious food all the time, excellent customer service, and a welcoming atmosphere. The restaurant is not fancy but it is clean and comfortable. The restaurant business is more than challenging and serving three meals a day adds it own challenges but Timberwoods hold its own and has a wide custromer base. I've never had less than a great experience here.”
Most Popular Restaurants
American • $
“I have ordered the heat and serve meal for several years and it is such a gift. The food is delicious and it saves so much time. I highly recommend this service if you value more time with your family and less time in the kitchen.”
American • $
“Ok just to be clear my four star ratings are meant to be a compliment. I reserve the last star or 5th for outstanding performances. Applebee's has become a very mature restaurant chain. However they still innovate and offer great menu choices. All of which are quite good. They give you clear nutrient information. Which is crucial for many and should be paid closer attention too by us all. This is my only complaint which for some maybe a another reason to patronize. The portion sizes for there entrées is quite large. So much so, we occasionally, just split one entrée and its still plenty. The service was very good the host, waiter, and manager all engaged with us. Also pay at the table with their q code works everytime and quickly. So if you haven't eaten at a Applebee's in a while give it another try their all time favorites still exist alongside many new offerings and of course adult beverages.”
Fast Food • $
“Shout out to the team ! This has to be one of the best run of a great franchise. We needed a to go Tray - and it was perfect- fast, hot and ready and the staff could not have been more friendly. A trainee helped me and was on point as I could tell his training staff was supportive and helpful. This is a tough business and kudos to a group that can be so effective and efficient and ALWAYS SMILE. Thanks David Taylor”
American • $
“Had the Tavern salad added grilled chicken. Did not care for the chicken or the bacon bits. The chicken tasted like precooked strips. Also, if use real bacon be 100 percent better. As, for the others food it was excellent. Yes, I let server know I didn't care for the chicken. Please use fresh real chicken breast grilled be yummy.”
Barbecue • $
“Absolutely one of my husband and I favorite place for a good date. service is always on point, the food is incredible and the atmosphere is exactly where you wanna be! Bonus: Their cheesecake is what birthday's are made of!”
Barbecue • $
“Just ordered take out and Its highly recommend awesome food, brisket is some of the best I have ever eaten it was all very good”
Fast Food • $
“Sometimes you find yourself going through the fast food restaurant that you don't want to go to in your own town. When I went through the drive-thru I was greeted by a voice that I could clearly understand and did not sound impatient or imposing. That being said, they accurately took my order and when I pulled up to the window to pay the prescribed amount, I was greeted cheerfully by an age gentleman who appeared to be teaching someone how the job was done. When I advanced to the next window my food order was quite possibly the hottest. It could be without burning my fingers. The chicken biscuit was actually very tasty and smelled great. I ordered a caramel macchiato and unlike other McDonald's, this came to me, pre-mixed and pre-stored and was a delicious experience. Anytime I'm within 30 miles of this place I will stop and give them another chance to make me happy because they did a great job the first time around. Thanks everyone, I know it's a team effort”
Fast Food • $
“Whoever the lovely lady was working at 4am that took my order , which wasn’t a part of the breakfast menu, I’d like to say thank you for accommodating my order even tho it wasn’t a breakfast order. That was the first genuinely considerate thing to happen to me all day. Small things mean the most to me.”
Family • $
“You can depend on Timberwoods for delicious food all the time, excellent customer service, and a welcoming atmosphere. The restaurant is not fancy but it is clean and comfortable. The restaurant business is more than challenging and serving three meals a day adds it own challenges but Timberwoods hold its own and has a wide custromer base. I've never had less than a great experience here.”
Chinese • $
“We always enjoy the food and variety here. One of the best Chinese buffets and the lunch price is very reasonable. Sadly the oranges were dried out that day, and we had to watch them lose their high rating. But we will still be returning.”
Family • $
“We were getting our Christmas Tree and stopped in for lunch afterwards my son and I had the open faced Roast Beef sandwich with gravy mashed potatoes and green beans it was fantastic. Very friendly staff and very clean definetly will return for Steak and Fried Chicken soon.”
Barbecue • $
“I've not had a bad experience here before the change in leadership and after. Food's always good, people who serve are always really kind, and the one issue i have ever had they fixed swiftly. Atmospheres just nice and welcoming.”
Chicken Shop • $
“A.I. is a little on the slow side, if you know what I mean, it's not really an issue because the human employees pay attention to you as you are ordering. Pick up any issues that are confusing for the A.I. They are a little too expensive to eat breakfast there everyday.”
New Restaurants
Bar • $
“We rode the bikes down the mt from bakersville. This place has a great vibe,good music and the food was on point!!!”
Coffee Shops • $
“This place has amazing coffee and the employees are always friendly. I will definitely continue to go here instead of dunkin or Starbucks!!”
Chicken Wings • $
“🚨🚨 OMG!!! STOP EVERYTHING!!! 🚨🚨
Wingstop is officially the ONLY restaurant I will EVER stop at again!!! 😱🔥
I had completely stopped going to restaurants and fast food places in Morganton because the food was just never good 🙅♀️🍔… BUT THEN 👀✨ I was told about WINGSTOP and decided to give it a try…
LET. ME. TELL. YOU. 🤯🤯🤯
🔥🔥 ABSOLUTELY AMAZING!!! 🔥🔥
The manager was SUPER nice, had the BEST personality, and made the experience even better 💕👏
AND THE FOOD?!?! 😍🍗🍟🌽
Hands down the BEST food I’ve had in a VERY long time!!!
Those chicken tenders?! 😋
That Cajun corn?! 🌽🔥
Those French fries?! 🍟💯
UNREAL. INCREDIBLE. PERFECTION.
From THIS DAY FORWARD…
❌ No other restaurants
❌ No fast food
❌ NO ONE ELSE EVER
✅ JUST. WINGSTOP. 🐔🔥
Wingstop, you officially have my all of business AND my money for fast-food 💳❤️
ALL to YOU ONLY!!!
👏👏 THANK YOU, WINGSTOP!!! 👏👏
#WingstopForever #BestFoodEver #NeverEatingAnywhereElse 🔥🍗💯”
Mexican • $
“I got the honey chicken with green salsa corn lettuce tomatoes black beans white rice. It was great! Staff were nice respectful friendly A great Chipotle glad it’s in Morganton! Not too expensive also very affordable”
“Fantastic, authentic taco’s! We can’t wait to eat them again!”