6 new Restaurants Opening Across North Carolina [May 3, 2026]

Thank you for tuning into this week's roundup of upcoming businesses in North Carolina. Business Debut interviewed each business owner to confirm the details below.

Brunswick County

Waterway Tavern

OCEAN ISLE BEACH, NC — Waterway Tavern is preparing to open in the clubhouse at 1882 Goose Creek Road SW Unit 1, Ocean Isle Beach, NC 28469. Owner Brittany Bowers told Business Debut the tavern is targeting an opening in the next couple of weeks.

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Guilford County

Toast

GREENSBORO, NC — Toast, a new full-service restaurant and bar from owner Kristen Wallace-Williams, is targeting a May 1 opening at 120 Barnhardt Street, Greensboro, NC 27406. Wallace-Williams told Business Debut the team is currently in hiring and onboarding as they prepare to open.

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Jackson County

Peak Pizza Bar

CULLOWHEE, NC — Peak Pizza Bar is preparing to open at 2968 Old Cullowhee Road, Cullowhee, NC 28723, with owner Justin Smith telling Business Debut the team is putting the final touches on the space and targeting a soft opening next week, pending final fire and health inspections. Peak Pizza Bar will be a fast-casual, counter-service restaurant focused on New York-style pizza.

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Mecklenburg County

Good Times Lounge

CHARLOTTE, NC — Good Times Lounge, a new cocktail-focused concept from owner Kristen Wallace-Williams, is targeting a June opening at 300 N College St, Charlotte, NC 28202. Wallace-Williams told Business Debut the concept will bring an upscale nightlife experience to Uptown.

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Miró Spanish Grille

CHARLOTTE, NC — Miró Spanish Grille is planning a second location at 4905 Ashley Park Lane, Charlotte, NC 28210, targeting a late summer to early fall opening, co-owner Felipe Alvarez told Business Debut. The SouthPark restaurant will build on the brand’s nearly three-decade presence in the market while introducing an updated design and expanded experience.

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Wake County

**Cuya Cafe & Cocina **

RALEIGH, NC — Cuya Cafe & Cocina is preparing to reopen with a new patio design and expanded cafe concept at 413 Glenwood Avenue, Suite 200, Raleigh, NC 27603, owner Charlie Ibarra told Business Debut. The Glenwood South restaurant has been closed for renovations and is targeting a reopening the week of May 5.

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