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Grabbing a bite to eat with friends or having a date night with your partner is always a good time, but you don't always have to dine at the most popular eateries and chain restaurants to have a great meal. Sometimes the most delicious plates can be found hiding away in family-run establishments with secret recipes, pop-ups started by friends that grew into community staples or hidden gems with the tastiest bites for an affordable price.
Using reviews, awards and accolades, and first-hand experience, LoveFood compiled a list of the "most charming" restaurants around the country, selecting the most "delightful" spot in every state "from historic buildings turned into boutique restaurants to romantic date venues with breathtaking views."
According to the site, the most charming eatery in all of North Carolina is Ryan's Restaurant. Located in Winston-Salem, this stunning restaurant will transport you to a magical place with its forest setting and "fairytale" atmosphere. Ryan's Restaurant, which has a 4.7 star rating on Google and over 1,300 reviews, is located at 719 Coliseum Drive NW.
Here's what LoveFood had to say about this inviting eatery:
"A visit to Winston-Salem's Ryan's Restaurant is a magical experience. It's a cozy spot set deep in a forest, where you can dine out on the deck looking over the trees and stream, while inside the comfy sofas and crackling fireplace will keep you snug. The restaurant serves a tempting menu of mainly seafood and steaks, which diners say are cooked to perfection, but it's the fairytale surroundings that keep people coming back time and time again."
Check out the full list at lovefood.com to read up on more "charming" restaurants found around the country.