The Adventurist Magazine – Michelin-Worthy Restaurants in North Carolina
Michelin-Worthy Restaurants in North Carolina
By Eric Barton | March 17, 2025
North Carolina doesn’t have a Michelin Guide, and honestly, that’s good news for those who live here. It keeps the tourists from hogging the best tables. But if the Michelin inspectors ever do decide to make their way to North Carolina, I’ve got a list for them.
These are the North Carolina restaurants that deserve a Michelin star, or at the very least, a knowing nod from a Frenchman in a very expensive scarf.
The Fearrington House, Pittsboro
230 Market St | Website | Instagram
This one’s for the people who appreciate white tablecloths and actual table-side service. Set in the rolling countryside of Pittsboro, The Fearrington House Restaurant feels like an English manor house where the kitchen just happens to turn out perfect plates of butter-poached lobster. Executive chef since 2022, Paul Gagne is a master of restrained elegance, the kind of person who makes you rethink what a carrot can be. The wine list is, as expected, extensive, and if you’re not finishing your meal with a cheese course, I don’t know what to tell you.
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