Depending on your taste.  Southern Pines has the better restaurants, unless you like the golf atmosphere of Pinehurst. Southern Prime, 195, wolcotts are excellent to name a few. The Pinehurst resort is good and the Holly inn are both good. What type of restaurant are you looking for? I am in Pinehurst.

Elliot’s is the best option.  Theo’s Taverna is good for lunch. Stay away from Dugan’s - it’s a local favorite but needs an update.

Within SoPi, check out Chef Warren’s, Ashtens, and, to a lesser extent, Ironwood. Avoid Sly Fox - overpriced and gross.  For lunch, Bell Tree is an option. I also like Char Bar; it’s a small chain but very good.

I think you’ll do well here. Aside from Marie, there aren’t many good options. Please post an ad when you plan on coming.

You'll have 2 friends here!

thanks for the reply and good recommendations.  My visit is short and Not being from the area I did not want to go to a place that looked good online but really wasnt, lol

Wish I could post ad but as you know the halt in place with local laws passed.  

Love my TER friends though!!

Thanks again - I look forward to checking out a few of those restaurants!!