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    4.3 (115 reviews)
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    Classy
    Good for kids
    Outdoor seating
    Dogs allowed

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    Lauren H.

    Absolutely fabulous. The fried oysters were excellent. A nice light thin but very crispy shell and a very plump oyster not dry at all. Loved the fried lemon and the sauce. Mussels were typical French style with a nice tranche of bread and excellent marnière sauce. Mussels were very fresh. The tile fish was amazing. The truffle sauce alone was fantastic. The fish was cooked to perfection, flaky with a nice crust. Highly recommend. We ended with the chocolate fig walnut cake. This was a culinary miracle. I was expecting something along the lines of sticky toffee pudding. Not even close. The cake was incredibly light and airy, unbelievably moist and soft. Honestly I have no idea how this is possible based on the ingredients. This would have definitely gotten a Paul Hollywood handshake. Fantastic Interior is very cozy and the service was quick and attentive.

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    Kristin U.

    First time diners here. Started off with a few apps, which set the bar high for the entrees. Tried the Full Cheese Treatment, a delectable assortment of charcuterie, spreads, olives and nuts. Also had the arugula with melon, baby gem Caesar and fresh, warm focaccia. All outstanding, which we demolished. Moved onto the entrees and had the Pappardelle, agnolotti, flounder and duck breast. The pastas were delicious , however made with non-tomato ragus and kind of mono-chromatic,. The duck was tender with stone fruit, and flounder light, just seemed to be lacking a savory element. Family sampled cocktails and wine which rounded off our meals. Loved the vibe here, combined with attentive service and reserved atmosphere makes for a special night out.

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    Lloyd M.

    Great farm to table restaurant in all aspects. While I didn't drink, it was hard to resist my wife's cocktail which looked great. My starter, tuna carpaccio was incredible. A good sized portion of tuna, very fresh fish with magnificent flavours, one of the most complex carpaccio/tartares I ever had. The duck breast as a main was also excellent, nice flavours and a very hearty portion of duck. The vegetable side (I think it was called Ground Candy) was also great, lots of interesting and fresh vegetables, with a ton of great flavours. Add to the meal great service, efficient, friendly and jovial without being fake. A great experience.

    Mussels and crispy oysters

    Great date spot. Interior was red and nicely dim. Music wasn't too loud and staff was very attentive. Started off with the mussels and crispy oysters. Then had the ricotta gnocchi (which they split for us on separate dishes). Our mains were the dayboat scallops and rohan duck, which were both very good. Finished with the lemon pudding and chocolate bread pudding.

    Salad with local greens topped with crispy quinoa

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    Great food and service. A wonderful way to celebrate granddaughter's graduation from UNC CH. Very nice decor

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    Great food and service! Highly recommend all the appetizers and pasta dishes. Atmosphere is quiet and cool.

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    Ask the Community - Oakleaf

    Is it a quiet atmosphere?

    Oakley’s atmosphere is not Hoster intimate. It is a lively atmosphere. Quieter times are Mondays through Wednesdays, or any day early in the evenings(arrival by 5:30) and later in the evening (arrival 8pm or later).

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    I just went to Acme last Sunday. The service was excellent and the ambience was good. The food was…read morepretty good. I really enjoyed the okra ,and the side dishes of my main meal were delicious. However, the fried chicken was not fresh, and I was a little disappointed.

    This dinner had a full emotional arc…read more Let me start by saying this was one of the best meals I've had in the last 2-3 years. The star of the show in my opinion were the hush puppies and the corn and wild mushroom risotto. There were sooo many different flavors that perfectly complemented each other. I was blown away. And the pig cheek on top was incredible. 500/10. Our server made great recommendations! Then-- chaos and heartbreak ensued in the form of a fire alarm. We were forced to evacuate the restaurant as the fire department arrived , leaving about half our meal on the table. After 30 or so minutes of waiting out in the cold (we were apparently the only guests who hadn't paid out yet) our server came to find us. He asked us if we wanted to just give him our credit card information and he would ring us up later, when the fire department gave them the ok, as he understood not wanting to wait around. It broke our heart to leave our leftovers, but we agreed and went to go get the car. Thankfully we are stubborn.. and optimistic to a fault. And by the third time we circled around the block, the fire truck was pulling away. I ran in and asked if there was any chance our food hadn't been thrown away yet, and it hadn't! The staff was happy we had been able to come back, and they packed everything up for us, even taking the hush puppies off the bill and sneaking in a complimentary piece of key lime pie. I'm so glad we were able to tip our server appropriately for his great service-- and rescue our leftovers. Happy ending. All was well. (And the fire ended up being something innocuous in the unit above the restaurant)

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    The gumbo was also super tasty, with a little bit of a kick. Better with even more shrimp ! 9.5/10

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    The gumbo was also super tasty, with a little bit of a kick. Better with even more shrimp ! 9.5/10
    Hawthorne & Wood

    Hawthorne & Wood

    4.6
    (234 reviews)
    2.7 mi
    $$$
    Locally owned & operated
    Luxury

    I came for dinner with my wife on a Saturday night, and even though we didn't have reservations, we…read morearrived right when the restaurant opened at 5pm and were promptly seated by the window. Our server was very friendly and knowledgeable and gave us a rundown of the menu before we ordered. I decided to start with the Cheese Plate, which included 3 different cheeses, buttered baguette slices, jam, mustard, and pickles. I enjoy cheese plates, and this one was great, but I can understand it may not be for everyone. My wife ordered the Red Fish, which had a more Southeast Asian-inspired twist to it. It came over rice and pickled onions and beets, and the flavors were a blend of lemongrass and coconut. The fish was cooked well - nice and tender, not too dry - and the flavors went well together. I ordered the New York Strip, which was delicious - the meat was well cooked, had great flavor, and was a generous portion that was very filling. The only gripe I had was that the char on the eggplant overwhelmed the flavor, so most of what I ate tasted like burnt eggplant. The place is clean and fairly laid back for a more upscale restaurant. If you're looking for a nicer restaurant in Chapel Hill where you might spend a little more, but you'll get great service with interesting food options / combinations, then look no further than Hawthorne & Wood.

    Beautiful spot for creative New American cuisine. Their menu…read moreis seasonal so check out their website for updates. Loved the blue-toned palette and dim lighting. Service was great, and I was impressed that the staff remembered a food allergy in our party. We started with the cheese board--quality ingredients, though I prefer sliced cheeses and flatbread for easier sharing. The jam was a standout! My short rib entree was savory, with tender (but not fall-off-the-bone) meat, paired nicely with roasted eggplant, green chickpeas, and a touch of sweetness from the pomegranate jus. The eggplant was more charred than I prefer, but the flavors worked well overall. Cocktails were well-made, portions satisfying, and while entrées are on the pricier side, you leave full and happy.

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    Spotted Dog

    Spotted Dog

    4.0
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    0.1 mi
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    My husband's vegetarian coworker recommended this restaurant and we decided to give it a chance. He…read moreshould have hyped it up more because I thought it was amazing even as a an omnivore. My husband and I went on a late Saturday afternoon and we were seated immediately. We shared the Fido's Fries as an appetizer and I got the Chili Cheese Dogs as my entree. Almost everything could be made veggie or vegan so I asked for the dogs to be veggie. My meal also came with a side so I got the frickles (fried pickles). The Fido's Fries were beer battered fries, topped with cheese, bacon (we got the pork option but they have soy), scallions, & sour cream (on the side). The fries were absolutely delicious! I loved my chili cheese dogs as well. It was a very generous portion because it was two dogs and a ton of frickles. As a dog lover, I adored all of the dog art & statues around the place. The menu is even dog themed. I mean they call appetizers kibbles & bits. That could not be any cuter! There is indoor seating (with a bar) and outdoor seating. As you can probably already tell, the restaurant is dog friendly (with their outdoor area). They even have a dog friendly menu (called puppy meals). Service was superb! There is no dedicated parking lot but we easily found free parking a few blocks away. My mom is a vegan and we sometimes struggles to find creative meals when she visits. I will definitely be taking her here next!

    OMG!!!! Best food and huge portions…read more Rice and beans and buffalo Mac and cheese were awesome. Not as good when we ordered takeout but excellent in the restaurant. I don't recommend the vegan hot dogs--I have had better.

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    Crossroads Chapel Hill

    Crossroads Chapel Hill

    3.6
    (166 reviews)
    0.8 mi
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    Loved everything about the Carolina Inn and their restaurant, Crossroads, was no exception. We ate…read morehere Sunday morning before checking out when they only offer Sunday buffet. The buffet was one of the best I've seen from an omelette station, lots of delicious food stations (my daughter said the shrimp was so good that she went up for seconds) and so many yummy tasting desserts. We were in and out within 45 minutes since the buffet was self serve. We did have to track down a waitress in order to pay, but no biggie since it was a lovely atmosphere to enjoy while waiting. I can't speak to their normal meals, but if it was as good as the Sunday buffet I"m sure it's great!

    Just like others have said before the staff were amazing. I do wish they would've had name tags…read morebecause I like to know the names of the servers to give them credit. One of the girls recently turned 21 she said and she was very friendly and approachable. We sat at the bar to eat and have a few drinks for a girls night. It definitely is a special occasion type of place because it is so extremely expensive. I literally cringed when I paid almost $50 for two drinks for the night. I got a single glass of wine as well as an espresso martini. Not really anything special. It almost seems like a lot of the hype around it is because it's so expensive it's considered "classy". It's just silly It was cool to check out some of the downstairs area of the hotel but I wouldn't be back anytime soon unless for an event or another gathering. I will say everything that I got from the drinks to the shared appetizer of pistachio feta(?) and pita was good. It was a lot better experience with the food than my first experience during a lunch time I came with my nana years before. Overall, it's an interesting place, but not a common hang out spot unless I was on a surgeons salary.

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    Bacon jam pimento cheese , wonderful
    Bacon jam pimento cheese , wonderful
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    4.0
    (464 reviews)
    0.4 mi
    $$$

    There were so many yummy adorable looking restaurants to choose from in Chapel HIll, but Yelp and…read morefriends recommended the Lantern so I made a reservation several weeks before our trip there for my daughter and I. It was a short walk from our lovely hotel (the Carolina Inn), but started raining when we first walked out the door so we called an uber which was a very short ride. We were seated right after arriving and I had a nice glass of wine and my daughter a diet coke a few minutes later. The menu looked like a sharing type of meal so we opted for: - pork & chive dumplings: yum - spring rolls: tasty, but my stomach (as always) regretted the fried food the next day - bento box: the hit of the meal - shaking beef: i thought pretty good, but my daughter wasn't a huge fan The service was good and the food was brought out at the perfect pace. While I'm sure their dessert is yummy we opted to walk down Franklin street and enjoy some Ben & Jerry's after dinner since the weather had cleared up.

    This fabulous Asian fusion restaurant on Franklin St is one of Chapel Hill's hidden culinary gems…read more-- an unparalleled blend of service, atmosphere and taste that makes it worth the drive from anywhere in North Carolina. On a recent visit, our family started off with an delicious order of Pork & Chive Dumplings, while I enjoyed a perfectly prepared Old Fashioned from the bar. For our entrees, we shared plates of tender Shaking Beef tasty Sticky Rice and succulent Pork Ribs, all paired with a fabulous Pinot from the restaurant's impressive selection. Service was outstanding throughout our visit, and Lantern's softly lit, intimate setting makes it the perfect spot for a date night or just to escape the Carolina heat. Everything about our visit was wonderful, and the prices were more than reasonable for a meal of this caliber. An amazing find in Chapel Hill!

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