American & Regional

Loop Pizza Grill (The)

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1800 East Franklin St (Eastgate),
Chapel Hill, NC 27514

Directions

phone (919) 969-7112

Open Sun-Thu, 11:30am-10pm; Fri-Sat, 11:30am-11pm.

Offers a wide variety of California- and Chicago-style deep-dish pizza, garden salads, soups, burgers and other sandwiches (all grilled), homemade onion rings and steak fries, and milkshakes. Meals for kids (up to 12).

Margaret’s Cantina

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1129 Weaver Dairy Rd (Timberlyne)
Chapel Hill, NC 27514

Directions

phone (919) 942-4745

Open for lunch Mon-Fri, 11:30am-2:30pm; for dinner Mon-Thu, 5-9:30pm (Fri-Sat till 10pm).

Fresh, homemade, lots of vegetarian options. Grilled chicken and burgers; soups and salads, too. Margaritas from freshly squeezed lemons and limes. All ABC permits. Credit cards. Free parking, Kids menu. Outdoor dining. Smoke-free.

Milltown

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307 East Main St (Downtown)
Carrboro, NC 27510

Directions

phone (919) 968-2460

Open Mon, 5pm-12am; Tue-Wed, 11am-12am;Thur-Fri 11am-2am; Sat, 10:30am-2am; Sun 10:30am-12am.

A gastropub serving American and Belgian bistro food, including gourmet sandwiches, beer-battered fish tacos, steak frites and mussels, plus fries in four ethnic styles, 18 eclectic beers on tap and more than 150 in the bottle. Outdoor dining.

ONE

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100 Meadowmont Circle
Chapel Hill, NC 27517

Directions

(919) 537-8207

Open for lunch Tues-Sat 11:30am-2pm; and dinner Tues-Sat 5:30pm - until.

ONE offers elegantly simple cuisine paired with distinctive international wines. Integrated dining and kitchen areas allow you to watch world renowned chefs prepare one-of-a-kind dishes that will please all the senses. Whether you are looking for a casual ambiance in which to enjoy rare wines or just a fresh take on local fare, ONE is your one place for good food and wine.

Penguin’s Cafe & Coffee Bar

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81 South Elliott Rd (Village Plaza)
Chapel Hill, NC 27514

Directions

phone (919) 968-1983

Open daily, 7am-9pm.

In Whole Foods Market. Serves breakfast, lunch and dinner. All natural foods prepared fresh daily. Hot bar, salad bar, sushi bar and sandwich station. Seasonal drink menu. Fresh baked breads and desserts. Full-service deli bar. Beer & wine only. Free parking. Kids menu. Outdoor dining. Smoke-free.

R&R Grill

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137 East Franklin St (Bank of America Center)
Chapel Hill, NC 27514

Directions

phone (919) 240-4411

11:00 am-10:00pm Monday thru Sunday. Late night 10:00pm-12:00am Sunday thru Tuesday and 10:00pm-2:00am Wednesday thru Saturday

Serving appetizers, soups & salads, flatbread pizza, burgers, sandwiches and entrees. Extensive drink selections. Indoor and outdoor dining.

Recovery Room (The)

108 Henderson St (Downtown)
Chapel Hill, NC 27514

Directions

phone (919) 942-1020

Open Daily From 5pm to 2am

Serves appetizers, salads, entrees, wine and beer. Nighly drink specials.  Also Tuesday: Karaoke Night; Wednesday: Retro Night; Sunday: Country Night
Located on Henderson Street, the Recovery Room serves hot, fresh entrees until 2 am.

Shula’s 347

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One Europa Dr (in the Sheraton Chapel Hill Hotel)
Chapel Hill, NC 27517

Directions

phone (919) 969-2157; toll free (877) 748-5234

Hours Mon-Thur, 6:30am-11:00pm;Fri-Sat, 6:30am-1am; Sun 6:30am-9pm

Named to honor Hall of Fame coach Don Shula and his 347 professional victories, the restaurant and bar offers everything from gourmet salads to fresh specialty fish and exclusively serves The Shula Cut, certified Angus beef steaks and burgers. Atmosphere is dark woods, rich seating and pigskin walls with framed sports memorabilia, plus butcher block tables and dark leather booths. All ABC permits. Sports bar.

Southern Rail

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201-C East Main St (Downtown)
Carrboro, NC 27510

Directions

phone (919) 967-1967

Open Mon-Thur 11:30am-10pm; Fri 11:30-11pm; Sat 10am-11pm; Sun 10am-9pm.

Café and bar with railroad theme throughout offer entrées that include lemon-zested salmon, pan-fried pork chops and fried calamari and oysters with chipotle.

Spanky’s Restaurant & Bar

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101 East Franklin St (Downtown)
Chapel Hill, NC 27514

Directions

phone (919) 967-2678

Open for lunch Mon-Sat 11am-4pm; Sun Brunch 11am-2pm; Dinner Sun-Wed 4pm-9:30pm; Thur-Sat 4pm-11pm.

Casual dining experience with a full-service bar till 2am. Menu features traditional favorites, including a variety of burgers, its famed brown-sugar baby back ribs, garden-fresh salads and daily specials. All ABC permits. Kids menu.