Oak Ridge

northwest suburb · 27310

Oak Ridge is the quieter cousin to Summerfield - same northwest Guilford gentility, less of the look-at-my-driveway energy. The 27310 is military academy adjacent, which means tidy lawns, tidy haircuts, and a town park that hosts more first dates than the locals will admit. Evenings tend toward Linville Road BBQ, a walk around the commons, and the honest question of whose car drives back to Greensboro. The tradeoff: nightlife ends at a reasonable hour and the dating pool skews paired-up. But for the rare Triad single who wants a porch swing over a rooftop bar, Oak Ridge is credible.

$67,099

median income

$3,009

median rent

The data

Oak Ridge by the numbers

Median individual income in Oak Ridge is about $67.1k.
● Verified · Census ACS 5-yr, 2019–2023
The median renter in Oak Ridge pays about $3,010 a month.
● Verified · Census ACS 5-yr, 2019–2023

On the ground

Local date spots

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12 spots across Oak Ridge

Oak Ridge
Dining
Rio Grande Kitchen & Cantina - Oak Ridge
Mexican restaurant$$$$★ 4.4 · 1,243
Outdoor seatingLGBTQ+ friendly
Find it
2213 Oak Ridge Rd, Oak Ridge, NC 27310
Get there
Transit Drive Walk
Crowd read
4.4★ from 1,243 Google reviews
Split the bill
$ · budget-friendly is our editorial bracket, not a real bill. Plug in what you expect to actually spend at Rio Grande Kitchen & Cantina - Oak Ridge.
Estimate — adjust$
Your share$13
Their share$13
Even split — modern and uncomplicated.
Hours
Mon11 AM to 10 PM
Tue11 AM to 10 PM
Wed11 AM to 10 PM
Thu11 AM to 10 PM
Fri11 AM to 10 PM
Sat11 AM to 10 PM
Sun11 AM to 10 PM
Parking
Free parking lot
Dining
Outdoor seating · No-contact delivery · Delivery · Onsite services · Takeout
Access
Wheelchair accessible entrance · Wheelchair accessible parking lot · Wheelchair accessible restroom
Crowd
Family-friendly · Groups · LGBTQ+ friendly
Pets
Dogs allowed outside
Contact
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Oak Ridge
Drinks
StokeRidge Tavern & Grill
Bar & grill$$$$★ 4.3 · 1,077
Outdoor seatingGood for groups
Find it
7607 NC-68, Oak Ridge, NC 27310
Get there
Transit Drive Walk
Crowd read
4.3★ from 1,077 Google reviews
Split the bill
$ · budget-friendly is our editorial bracket, not a real bill. Plug in what you expect to actually spend at StokeRidge Tavern & Grill.
Estimate — adjust$
Your share$13
Their share$13
Even split — modern and uncomplicated.
Hours
Mon11 AM to 10 PM
Tue11 AM to 10 PM
Wed11 AM to 10 PM
Thu11 AM to 10 PM
Fri11 AM to 11 PM
Sat11 AM to 11 PM
Sun12 to 8 PM
Parking
Free parking lot
Dining
Outdoor seating · Takeout · Dine-in
Access
Wheelchair accessible entrance · Wheelchair accessible parking lot · Wheelchair accessible restroom
Crowd
Groups · Tourists
Pets
Dogs allowed outside
Contact
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Oak Ridge
Dining
Gamekeeper Restaurant
Fine dining restaurant$$$$★ 4.8 · 809
Outdoor seatingGood for groups
Find it
3005 Shulls Mill Rd, Boone, NC 28607
Get there
Transit Drive Walk
Crowd read
4.8★ from 809 Google reviews
Split the bill
$$$$ · top-end is our editorial bracket, not a real bill. Plug in what you expect to actually spend at Gamekeeper Restaurant.
Estimate — adjust$
Your share$80
Their share$80
Even split — modern and uncomplicated.
Hours
MonClosed
TueClosed
Wed5 to 9 PM
Thu5 to 9 PM
Fri5 to 9 PM
Sat5 to 9 PM
Sun5 to 9 PM
Parking
Free parking lot
Dining
Outdoor seating · Onsite services · Takeout · Dine-in
Access
Wheelchair accessible entrance · Wheelchair accessible parking lot · Wheelchair accessible restroom
Crowd
Groups · Tourists
Contact
Call Site Maps
Oak Ridge
Dining
Joey's Burger Bar
American restaurant$$$$★ 4.7 · 680
Outdoor seatingGood for groups
Find it
2205 Oak Ridge Rd S, Oak Ridge, NC 27310
Get there
Transit Drive Walk
Crowd read
4.7★ from 680 Google reviews
Split the bill
$ · budget-friendly is our editorial bracket, not a real bill. Plug in what you expect to actually spend at Joey's Burger Bar.
Estimate — adjust$
Your share$13
Their share$13
Even split — modern and uncomplicated.
Hours
Mon11 AM to 10 PM
Tue11 AM to 10 PM
Wed11 AM to 10 PM
Thu11 AM to 10 PM
Fri11 AM to 10 PM
Sat11 AM to 10 PM
Sun11 AM to 10 PM
Parking
Free parking lot
Dining
Outdoor seating · Delivery · Onsite services · Takeout · Dine-in
Access
Wheelchair accessible entrance · Wheelchair accessible parking lot · Wheelchair accessible restroom
Crowd
Family-friendly · Groups · Tourists
Pets
Dogs allowed outside
Contact
Call Site Maps
Oak Ridge
Dining
Gideon Ridge Inn
Restaurant★ 4.9 · 345
Outdoor seatingWheelchair access
Find it
202 Gideon Ridge Rd, Blowing Rock, NC 28605
Get there
Transit Drive Walk
Crowd read
4.9★ from 345 Google reviews
Split the bill
Price tier unlisted — plug in what you expect to spend at Gideon Ridge Inn.
Estimate — adjust$
Your share$25
Their share$25
Even split — modern and uncomplicated.
Hours
Mon10 AM to 6 PM
Tue10 AM to 6 PM
Wed10 AM to 6 PM
Thu10 AM to 6 PM
Fri10 AM to 6 PM
Sat10 AM to 6 PM
Sun10 AM to 6 PM
Parking
Free parking lot
Dining
Outdoor seating · Onsite services · Takeout · Dine-in
Access
Wheelchair accessible entrance · Wheelchair accessible parking lot · Wheelchair accessible restroom
Crowd
Tourists
Contact
Call Site Maps
Oak Ridge
Dining
Artisanal Restaurant
American restaurant$$$$★ 4.9 · 332
Outdoor seatingWheelchair access
Find it
1200 Dobbins Rd, Banner Elk, NC 28604
Get there
Transit Drive Walk
Crowd read
4.9★ from 332 Google reviews
Split the bill
$$$$ · top-end is our editorial bracket, not a real bill. Plug in what you expect to actually spend at Artisanal Restaurant.
Estimate — adjust$
Your share$80
Their share$80
Even split — modern and uncomplicated.
Hours
MonClosed
Tue5 to 9:30 PM
Wed5 to 9:30 PM
Thu5 to 9:30 PM
Fri5 to 9:30 PM
Sat5 to 9:30 PM
SunClosed
Parking
Free parking lot
Dining
Outdoor seating · Dine-in
Access
Wheelchair accessible entrance · Wheelchair accessible parking lot · Wheelchair accessible restroom
Contact
Call Site Maps
Oak Ridge
Dining
Bistro 150
Bistro$$$$★ 4.4 · 304
Outdoor seatingGood for groups
Find it
2205 Oak Ridge Rd # R, Oak Ridge, NC 27310
Get there
Transit Drive Walk
Crowd read
4.4★ from 304 Google reviews
Split the bill
$ · budget-friendly is our editorial bracket, not a real bill. Plug in what you expect to actually spend at Bistro 150.
Estimate — adjust$
Your share$13
Their share$13
Even split — modern and uncomplicated.
Hours
Mon4 to 9:30 PM
Tue8:30 AM to 9 PM
Wed8:30 AM to 9 PM
Thu8:30 AM to 9 PM
Fri8:30 AM to 9 PM
Sat8:30 AM to 10:30 PM
Sun9:30 AM to 2 PM
Parking
Free parking lot
Dining
Outdoor seating · Delivery · Onsite services · Takeout · Dine-in
Access
Wheelchair accessible entrance · Wheelchair accessible parking lot · Wheelchair accessible restroom
Crowd
Groups
Contact
Call Site Maps
Oak Ridge
Dining
Gusto Pizzeria
Pizza restaurant★ 4.7 · 188
Outdoor seatingGood for groups
Find it
2205 Oak Ridge Rd V, Oak Ridge, NC 27310
Get there
Transit Drive Walk
Crowd read
4.7★ from 188 Google reviews
Split the bill
Price tier unlisted — plug in what you expect to spend at Gusto Pizzeria.
Estimate — adjust$
Your share$25
Their share$25
Even split — modern and uncomplicated.
Hours
Mon11 AM to 10 PM
Tue11 AM to 10 PM
Wed11 AM to 10 PM
Thu11 AM to 10 PM
Fri11 AM to 10 PM
Sat11 AM to 10 PM
Sun11 AM to 10 PM
Parking
Free parking lot
Dining
Outdoor seating · Curbside pickup · Delivery · Onsite services · Takeout
Access
Wheelchair accessible entrance · Wheelchair accessible parking lot · Wheelchair accessible restroom
Crowd
Groups
Pets
Dogs allowed
Contact
Call Site Maps
Oak Ridge
Dining
The Willow Creek Inn
European restaurant★ 4.2 · 162
Outdoor seatingGood for groups
Find it
3083 Wyant Rd, Vale, NC 28168
Get there
Transit Drive Walk
Crowd read
4.2★ from 162 Google reviews
Split the bill
Price tier unlisted — plug in what you expect to spend at The Willow Creek Inn.
Estimate — adjust$
Your share$25
Their share$25
Even split — modern and uncomplicated.
Hours
Mon11 AM to 9 PM
Tue11 AM to 9 PM
Wed11 AM to 9 PM
Thu11 AM to 9 PM
Fri11 AM to 9 PM
Sat11 AM to 9 PM
Sun11 AM to 9 PM
Parking
Free parking lot
Dining
Outdoor seating · Takeout · Dine-in
Access
Wheelchair accessible entrance · Wheelchair accessible parking lot · Wheelchair accessible restroom
Crowd
Groups
Contact
Call Site Maps
Oak Ridge
Drinks
The Busted Barrel Cocktail Bar at The Old Nick Williams Distillery
Bar$$$$★ 4.9 · 144
Outdoor seatingGood for groups
Find it
2675 Williams Rd, Lewisville, NC 27023
Get there
Transit Drive Walk
Crowd read
4.9★ from 144 Google reviews
Split the bill
$ · budget-friendly is our editorial bracket, not a real bill. Plug in what you expect to actually spend at The Busted Barrel Cocktail Bar at The Old Nick Williams Distillery.
Estimate — adjust$
Your share$13
Their share$13
Even split — modern and uncomplicated.
Hours
MonClosed
TueClosed
WedClosed
Thu5:30 to 8 PM
Fri5:30 to 8 PM
Sat11 AM to 8 PM
Sun1 to 6 PM
Parking
Free parking lot
Dining
Outdoor seating · Dine-in
Access
Wheelchair accessible entrance · Wheelchair accessible parking lot · Wheelchair accessible restroom
Crowd
Groups · Tourists
Contact
Call Site Maps
Oak Ridge
Dining
Ridge Shrimp & Oyster
Restaurant$$$$★ 4.7 · 99
Outdoor seatingGood for groups
Find it
2205L Oak Ridge Rd, Oak Ridge, NC 27310
Get there
Transit Drive Walk
Crowd read
4.7★ from 99 Google reviews
Split the bill
$$ · mid-range is our editorial bracket, not a real bill. Plug in what you expect to actually spend at Ridge Shrimp & Oyster.
Estimate — adjust$
Your share$25
Their share$25
Even split — modern and uncomplicated.
Hours
Mon5 to 9 PM
Tue5 to 9 PM
Wed5 to 9 PM
Thu5 to 9 PM
Fri5 to 9 PM
Sat5 to 9 PM
SunClosed
Parking
Free parking lot
Dining
Outdoor seating · Delivery · Takeout · Dine-in
Access
Wheelchair accessible entrance · Wheelchair accessible parking lot · Wheelchair accessible restroom
Crowd
Family-friendly · Groups · Tourists
Contact
Call Maps
Oak Ridge
Drinks
Gene's Early Times
Bar★ 4.5 · 86
Good for groupsWheelchair access
Find it
9105 US-158, Stokesdale, NC 27357
Get there
Transit Drive Walk
Crowd read
4.5★ from 86 Google reviews
Split the bill
Price tier unlisted — plug in what you expect to spend at Gene's Early Times.
Estimate — adjust$
Your share$25
Their share$25
Even split — modern and uncomplicated.
Hours
Mon3 PM to 12 AM
Tue3 PM to 12 AM
Wed3 PM to 12 AM
Thu3 PM to 12 AM
Fri12 PM to 2 AM
Sat12 PM to 2 AM
Sun12 PM to 2 AM
Parking
Free parking lot
Dining
Dine-in
Access
Wheelchair accessible entrance · Wheelchair accessible parking lot
Crowd
Groups
Contact
Call Site Maps

Oak Ridge

Oak Ridge by the numbers

Local date spots

Rio Grande Kitchen & Cantina - Oak Ridge

StokeRidge Tavern & Grill

Gamekeeper Restaurant

Joey's Burger Bar

Gideon Ridge Inn

Artisanal Restaurant

Bistro 150

Gusto Pizzeria

The Willow Creek Inn

The Busted Barrel Cocktail Bar at The Old Nick Williams Distillery

Ridge Shrimp & Oyster

Gene's Early Times

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