Restaurants

Milltown

307 East Main St (Downtown)
Carrboro, NC 27510

Directions

phone (919) 968-2460

Open Mon, 5pm-2am; Tue-Fri, 11am-2am; Sat, 9am-2am; closed Sun.

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.

Ming Garden

1826 Martin Luther King Jr. Blvd (Chapel Hill North)
Chapel Hill, NC 27514

Directions

phone (919) 929-2199

Open Mon-Fri, 11am-2:30pm and 4:30-9:30pm; Sat and Sun, till 10:30pm.

Offers fine Szechuan, Mandarin and Shanghai cuisine, including a contemporary style of Asian noodles and salads. Smoke-free.

Mint Restaurant

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504 West Franklin St (Downtown)
Chapel Hill, NC 27516

Directions

phone (919) 929-6188

Open for lunch Mon-Fri, 11am-2:30pm; Sat-Sun, noon-2:30p.m.; and for dinner Mon-Fri, 5-10p.m., closing later on Sat-Sun.

Features contemporary northern Indian cuisine, including a daily buffet. Vegetarian. All ABC permits.

Missy’s Grill

321 Mount Willing Rd
Efland, NC 27243

Directions

phone (919) 732-7721

Open Mon-Sat, 6am-10pm; Sun, 10am-10pm.

In business since 1964. Serves breakfast items and all kinds of sandwiches, fries, ice cream and drinks. Hot dogs and milkshakes are popular items. Outdoor seating.

Monterrey Mexican

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

Directions

phone (919) 969-8750

Open Mon-Thu, 11am-10pm; Fri, 11am-10:30pm; Sat, 11am-10pm; Sun, noon-9:30pm.

Experience true Mexican cuisine at its best. Comfortable and festive dining room. All ABC permits. Credit cards. Free parking, Kids menu. Smoke-free.

Nantucket Cafe

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121 Rams Plaza (Rams Plaza)
Chapel Hill, NC 27514

Directions

phone (919) 968-8900

Open Mon-Sat, 10:30am-4pm; closed Sun.

Serves popular New England fare, including clam chowder, lobster bisque and lobster rolls, plus grilled deli sandwiches, classic cold deli sandwiches, salads and a variety of quiches. Credit cards. Free parking. Kids menu. Smoke-free.

Neal’s Deli

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100-C East Main St
Carrboro, NC NC

Directions

(919) 967-2185

Open Mon-Sat, 11am-8pm.

Offers home-made pastrami on rye from Guglhupf Bakery, corned beef, specialty sandwiches (like muffuletas, egg salad and pan bagnats), sauerkraut, cheesecake, pickles, cheeses and all kinds of sides, including German potato salad, carrot-ginger soup and lentils braised in red wine. Owner Matt Neal is son of local culinary legend Bill Neal and his restaurateur/food writer wife Moreton, and Sheila, former manager of the Carrboro Farmers’ Market.

Noodles & Company

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214 West Franklin St (Downtown)
Chapel Hill, NC 27516

Directions

phone (919) 967-7320

Open for lunch and dinner.

Offers a choice of mild and spicey American, Asian and Mediterranean soups, salads, noodles and an assortment of “proteins” (shrimp, chicken, beef and tofu), vegetables and cheese, plus various beverages, including wine and beer. 

Occoneechee Steakhouse

378 South Churton St
Hillsborough, NC 27278

Directions

phone (919) 732-6939

Open Tue-Fri, 7am-3pm & 5-10pm; Sat-Sun, 8am-3pm & 5-11pm.

Specializes in steak and seafood. All ABC permits. Entertainment: Fri, DJ and dancing; Sat, live band.

Oishii Japanese Restaurant & Sushi Bar

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

Directions

phone (919) 932-7002

Open Tue-Fri, 11:30am-2:30pm and 5:30-10pm; Sat-Sun, 5-10pm.

‘Oishii’ means delicious in Japanese. Serves a full sushi menu with many original rolls, specialty appetizers, soups, teriyaki, hibachi, noodle stir-fry and much more. A unique dining experience. Smoke-free.