French & Continental

Azure Grille

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407 Meadowmont Village Cir
Chapel Hill, NC 27517

Directions

phone (919) 960-0707

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

Offers eclectic French-style cuisine from spring pea risotto to grilled steak and seared sea scallops, each accompanied by freshmarket vegetables and herbs. Special desserts created in-house. Extensive wine list. Casual atmosphere with patio dining. Named best outdoor dining by Citysearch (2006). All ABC permits. Credit cards. Free parking. Kids menu.

Bonne Soiree

431 West Franklin St (The Courtyard)
Chapel Hill, NC 27516

Directions

phone (919) 928-8388

Open for dinner Tue-Sun, 5:45-9:15pm (Fri-Sat till 9:45).

Intimate, elegant fine dining with an accent on French provincial. With its French provincial accents, intimate dining room (nine tables for 32 patrons) and its elegant handwritten menu (in cursive script), the restaurant is loaded with Old World charm. All ABC permits. Credit cards. Free parking.

La Residence (Cafe La Rez)

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202 West Rosemary St (Downtown)
Chapel Hill, NC 27516

Directions

phone (919) 967-2506

Open Mon-Sat, 6-9:30pm; Sun, 6-8:30pm; late night menu, 9:30pm-2am.

In a historic residence. Specializes in regional and seasonal foods combined with classical French techniques. Menu changes monthly. Extensive wine list. Large, enclosed, heated patio for dining in a Southern cottage garden. All ABC permits. Entertainment: Live music, occasionally Tue-Thu eve.

Provence Regional Cuisine

203 West Weaver St (Downtown)
Carrboro, NC 27510

Directions

phone (919) 967-5008

Open daily for dinner, 5:30-9:30pm; closed Sun.

Fine Dining. Offers a limited menu, which changes daily, of authentic cuisine from the south of France, including fresh seafood specialties. Casual atmosphere. All ABC permits. Kids menu. Outdoor dining. Smoke-free.