North Carolina knows how to feed a hungry crowd, and its all-you-can-eat spots prove it with huge portions, bold flavors, and tables that never seem to empty.
Across the state, beloved buffets, family-style kitchens, and sizzling grills draw loyal locals and curious travelers eager to sample it all. Fried chicken that tastes like it came out of grandma’s cast-iron skillet, seafood piled high, pizzas straight from the oven, and sizzling meats carved tableside, it’s all waiting on this delicious road trip.
These 11 AYCE hotspots deliver the kind of must-try meals you’ll be thinking about long after the last plate.
1. Casey’s Buffet (Wilmington)
Wilmington’s favorite buffet destination has been feeding hungry families for years with their massive selection of Southern comfort classics. The fried chicken alone could make you weep tears of joy, and that’s before you even spot the seafood station…