Sugo Italian Steakhouse occupies the ground floor of Hotel Ballast at the foot of Market Street, with Cape Fear River views from the main dining room and a long bar. The menu mixes dry-aged ribeyes and filet mignon with Italian-American comforts including chicken parmigiana, vodka rigatoni, mushroom risotto, and the namesake Sugo tomato sauce. Best for special occasions and date nights.
