7 New Restaurants Opening in North Carolina [March 27, 2026]

Business Debut interviewed each business owner below to tell the story of their upcoming debut.

Counties are listed alphabetically.

Brunswick County

Cape Side Brewing

SOUTHPORT, NC — Cape Side Brewing is targeting an April 1 opening at 511 North Howe Street, Southport, NC 28461, co-owner Kevin Bower told Business Debut. The brewery is led by partners Alan A. McDonald, Kevin J. Wright, and Kevin Bower.

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Carteret County

Cabana Cafe

BEAUFORT, NC — Cabana Cafe, a new community-focused cafe and market from owner Leslie Allred, is set to open with a soft opening weekend beginning April 3rd at 409 Skimmer Cove, Beaufort, NC 28516. Allred told Business Debut the space is ready, with final inventory and product deliveries underway ahead of opening.

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Forsyth County

Spicy Pickle

WINSTON-SALEM, NC — Spicy Pickle is targeting a May opening at 450 N Patterson Ave, Winston-Salem, NC 27101, owner Brandon Brock told Business Debut. The concept will add a casual deli and market option near Bailey Park.

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TSUKIMI Ramen + Noodles

WINSTON-SALEM, NC — TSUKIMI Ramen + Noodles is targeting an opening in the coming months at 3894 Oxford Station Ln, Winston-Salem, NC 27103, owner Chong Li told Business Debut. The restaurant is owned by husband and wife team Chong Li and Jessica Zhao.

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Pitt County

The Wood Plank Steakhouse

FARMVILLE, NC — The Wood Plank Steakhouse is targeting an opening in the first week of April at 3689 E Wilson St, Farmville, NC 27828, ownership told Business Debut. The restaurant takes over the former Plank Road Steakhouse space with a refreshed concept and updated approach.

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Wake County

Aqua Vitae

APEX, NC — Aqua Vitae, a new luxury cocktail lounge from owners Kenny Patel and Maulik Parikh, is preparing to open at 2701 Lawnview Ln Suite 108, Apex, NC 27523. The concept will focus on craft cocktails, mocktails, beer, and wine in a high-end lounge setting. The team is targeting a March opening.

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Shine & Dine Cafe

WAKE FOREST, NC — Shine & Dine Cafe is targeting a June 1 opening at 1318 S Main St Unit 108, Wake Forest, NC 27587. Co-owner Mina Luka, alongside partner Wael Feloboss, told Business Debut they are awaiting final health department permits as construction and equipment installation are complete.

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