Best Restaurants in High Point (2025)
Blue Water Grille
Seafood restaurant · High Point
The city’s polished seafood standard-bearer, known for chef specials, gracious service, and special-occasion energy. Recognized by OpenTable Diners’ Choice and noted by Yes! Weekly readers for standout oysters.
Magnolia Blue
Restaurant · High Point
Modern Southern plates—think shrimp and grits and Nashville-leaning oysters—served with craft cocktails and a breezy rooftop. Highlighted by Southern Living as a downtown dining pick.
98 Asian Bistro
Thai restaurant · High Point
A longtime local favorite for Thai-leaning dishes, curries, and noodles in a striking, art-filled space. Praised by Yes! Weekly for anchoring High Point’s evolving dining scene.
Odeh’s Mediterranean Kitchen
Mediterranean restaurant · High Point
Family-run spot for charcoal-kissed kabobs, shawarma, and bright mezze. Earned national attention on Yelp’s Top 100 list, covered by Axios Raleigh, without losing its friendly, neighborhood feel.
Sumela: Turkish and Mediterranean Restaurant
Mediterranean restaurant · High Point
A community mainstay for Turkish classics—pide, kebabs, and house baklava—served with genuine warmth. Recognized by Yes! Weekly readers in Triad’s Best lists.
Blue Rock Pizza And Tap
Pizza restaurant · High Point
Creative, music-themed pies and a deep craft-beer list power this lively local hangout. A repeat favorite in Yes! Weekly’s Triad’s Best for pizza in Guilford County.
Sammy G's Tavern
Bar & grill · High Point
A local go-to for hearty American fare, seafood, and Sunday brunch, with a polished tavern vibe. Triad City Beat spotlighted its generous, well-executed plates.
Cristina Gray’s Restaurant & Bar High Point
Restaurant · High Point
Inside the historic JH Adams Inn, this intimate dining room serves French- and Italian-accented seasonal plates and cocktails. A refined, locally run restaurant that feels quintessentially High Point.
B3 Smokehouse
Restaurant · High Point
A market-hall favorite serving slow-smoked brisket and fluffy biscuits beside Truist Point. Named Best New Small/Affordable Restaurant by Yes! Weekly readers; a flavorful snapshot of downtown’s revival.
BBQ Joe's Country Cooking
Barbecue restaurant · High Point
Family-run barbecue with Carolina chops and Texas-leaning brisket, plus a loyal takeout crowd. The official site details long hours and catering—a true local fixture continuing a beloved community legacy.
Blue Zucchini
Restaurant · High Point
A daytime bistro turning out oversized, scratch-made sandwiches, salads, and baked goods. Highlighted by High Point Discovered as a reliable, personality-filled stop near Uptowne.
