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1800 East Franklin St (Eastgate)
Chapel Hill, NC 27514
phone (919) 929-4300
Open Mon-Thur, 11am-9pm; Fri-Sat, 11am-10pm; Sun, noon-9pm.
A relaxing and family friendly eatery that serves the finest and freshest Italian food at affordable prices. Our ingredients include local produce and the best cheeses and products imported from Italy. We offer a variety of regional Italian dishes, as well as New York-style pizza, subs and salads.
460 West Franklin St (Downtown)
Chapel Hill, NC 27516
phone (919) 942-1800
Open Mon-Thu, 11:30am-midn; Fri-Sat, 11:30am-1am; Sun, 11am-11pm.
Chapel Hill’s first microbrewery features contemporary American cuisine and handcrafted ales and lagers. Many dishes are made with beer, including desserts. Free shuttle to UNC basketball and football games. All ABC permits. Free parking. Kid-friendly. Outdoor dining.
138 East Franklin St (Downtown)
Chapel Hill, NC 27514
phone (919) 942-6875
Open Tue, Thur, Fri & Sat , 9am-2am; Wed, 9am-10pm; Sun, 9am-2pm.
The oldest original restaurant in Chapel Hill (a student post office and soda shop before 1922). Staying true to the college scene, we offer hearty breakfast dishes until 2 pm including eggs benedict, French toast, pecan Belgian waffle and omelets. On Sundays you can enjoy brunch. The lunch & dinner menus offer a diverse menu of upscale pub cuisine, such as French onion soup, gourmet burgers, salads, sandwiches and delicious desserts. In addition to excellent food, there is a wide selection of beers, wines and mixed drinks at the bar. Live music.
211 Pittsboro St (Downtown)
Chapel Hill, NC 27516
phone (919) 918-2777
Open daily for breakfast, 6:30-11am; for lunch, 11:30am-2pm (including Sun brunch); for dinner, 5:30-9 pm, (open until 10:00 pm Friday & Saturday)

Carolina Crossroads Restaurant is a warm and inviting fine dining atmosphere located inside the historic Carolina Inn. Featuring an elegant decor and seasonal menus, this Forbes Four-Star and AAA Four Diamond rated Chapel Hill fine dining restaurant offers Sunday brunch, breakfast, lunch and dinner services for the local community and hotel guests. Crossroads’ fine dining service follows a tradition of excellence, complementing the contemporary menus and interpretations of classic Southern fare. Executive Chef Jimmy Reale offers prix fixe menus with choices between three, four or five courses-all meticulously paired with the perfect wine. All ABC permits. Outdoor dining.
Afternoon tea service, 2:30 pm - 4:30 pm (Thursday - Sunday only). Teas are served in a collection of vintage china teacups and saucers with a classical offering of loose teas from Taylors of Harrogate and A Southern Season. Accompaniments include an array of delectable sandwiches and house-baked sweets. Reservations required.
711 West Rosemary St (Downtown)
Carrboro, NC 27510
phone (919) 933-8226
Open Mon-Sat, 11am-10pm; closed Sun.
Café for discerning diners serves California-style Mexican food, including meats, fish, vegetables, burritos, tacos, nachos and more. Homemade chorizo and six inspired salsas. Excellent guacamole. Mexican beers and margaritas. All ABC permits. Outdoor dining. Cafeterias & Buffet-Style.
201 South Estes Dr (University Mall)
Chapel Hill, NC 27514
phone (919) 968-0126
Open Mon-Sat, 10am-9pm; closed Sun.
Family-friendly, quick-service restaurant serving mouth-watering chicken with sides and wonderful, tasty, new milkshakes. Every Tue, kids eat free (kids meal with purchase of a combo). Regular crafts for kids and occasional visit by the Chick-Fil-A cow. Credit cards. Free parking. Smoke-free.
615 Hampton Pointe Blvd (#108)
Hillsborough, NC 27278
phone (919) 732-3588
Open daily for lunch and dinner.
Offers a selection of Chinese, Japanese, including hibachi, and Chinese-American specialties. Nicely appointed. Large-screen TV. Wine & beer.
1129 Weaver Dairy Rd
Chapel Hill, NC 27514
phone (919) 942-6388 or (919) 942-2886
Open Sun-Thu, 11am-10:30pm; Fri-Sat, 11am-11:30pm.
A wide selection of Szechuan, Hunam and Cantonese-style food (regular and hot and spicy), including Thai dishes, house specialties, combinations and lunch specials. Dine in or take out. Beer & wine only.
104 NC Highway 54 West (Carrboro Plaza)
Carrboro, NC 27510
phone (919) 929-9988 or (919) 929-9971
Open Mon-Thu, 10:30am-10pm; Fri-Sat, 10:30am-11pm; Sun, 11:30am-10pm.
A wide selection of Szechuan, Hunam and Cantonese-style food (regular and hot and spicy), including Thai dishes, house specialties, combinations and lunch specials. Dine in or take out.
301 West Franklin St (Downtown)
Chapel Hill, NC 27516
phone (919) 942-2091
Open daily 11am-10pm.
Offers large burritos, tacos, salads and other dishes.