Great service, delicious BLT and a Banana Split that was tremendous and worth every calorie!!!read more

Enjoyed a really nice dinner here last night with a beyond incredible staff that went above and…read morebeyond to check in on us frequently (server and owner or manager- not sure which) and make sure we had everything we needed and were very happy. I was blown away by how attentive and friendly they were despite being super busy. For the environment, the place felt a bit loud and crowded - which for one was a testament to how well liked it appeared to be (we are visiting from out of state) and how they had to make very creative use of the space as they must cater to so many in a smaller space. It was also clean and quite nostalgic with lots of interesting old time memorabilia - and didn't try to go too cheesy and over the top with the theme though again was a bit too busy and crowded and could have maybe used a more highlighted 'less is more' approach to showcase the ice cream shoppe feel, the old time candy shop ambience, etc. I also loved that there were no tvs to distract from the ppl in front of us, and though time period music would be fun, it might have made it even too much louder. I appreciated very much that they seemed to want ppl to talk and enjoy the company in front of them. The fried pickles app was really good, and the dreamsicle style shake and curly fries - sooo delicious! The ice cream concoctions we didn't try, but saw delivered all around us were huge and fun and looked so good! The BLT was a bit dry and could have used a good mayo or sauce, and my sister's Hawaiian chicken didn't have the Hawaiian bun but it was unique and still not bad. Though with the soda shoppe name I had hoped for more unique or home made soda concoctions or offerings. Overall though- the food was mostly really really good; it seemed cute and beloved and very popular with the town; and there was a clear pride in the place - and very apparent love and appreciation of the customers by the staff which was number one in what I saw and was very impressed by. They just need and deserve a bigger space!

Had birthday dinner for my dad here tonight! The beverage list is varied and extensive with an…read moreoption for everyone! We started with the hush puppies - drizzled in hot honey with a side of butter! They came out hot and were amazing! My mom ordered the smash burger and fries and thoroughly enjoyed it. I had the chicken BLT sandwich and fries and it was delicious! It was a bit messy, but worth the mess! My dad had the tomato soup and it was creamy and delicious! He got the chicken piccata and finished it! He said the dressing was a bit wet, but outside of that, no complaints. Our server was new - or nervous - or both, but he was super nice and did a fantastic job! My favorite part - their kids menu is for kids and kids at heart! I wish every restaurant with a kid's menu lifted their age restriction and allowed anyone to order from it!

Yummy. Pleasant very popular. Rectory street is easy to get to and there is parking…read moreLunch is my favorite time to go

If you are looking for an upscale restaurant with a great ambiance this is your spot. The…read morerestaurant is in an old mill and has unique brickwork and exposed beams to really set a fun experience. They have a piano player playing quietly to really create a lovely atmosphere for a quiet dinner where you can talk with your company. The menu is à la carte. The worst thing is deciding what to eat because you want to order everything on the menu. We had a group of 4 and we all ordered different entrees. We started with a bottle of wine but their cocktail list looked amazing and I will try that next time. The bottle we ordered was on the dry side but ended up complimenting our meal very well. I ordered the beef tenderloin with mashed potatoes and mushrooms and it was excellent. Perfectly tender. My table also ordered stuffed scallops, the ribeye, and the halibut. I wish I had taken a picture of the menu because the sauces served with each meal really brought out the flavors. The dessert menu was also excellent. They offered a gluten free apple streusel and it was so great to have a dessert.

I know several have mentioned this before, but The Sycamore is not easy to find from the parking…read morelot. My husband had to park the car and walk around the building until he saw their small sidewalk sign at the restaurant entrance. We were meeting another couple there for dinner. They did not have our reservation on file and we were seated at a table right in front of a jazz trio which made easy conversation nearly impossible. We asked to be seated further back in the restaurant but were told those booths were reserved. By the time we left the place, no one had been seated at those booths. The service was very good. We ordered the short rib and it truly was one, boneless rib, about 4 to 5 bites for $35. Sides are extra (mashed potato side for 2 is $12) and a slice of bread was $1 each. The short rib was tasty and tender but had too much fat and hard to believe it was 8 ozs. The ricotta cheesecake was an excellent choice for sharing a dessert. A beer was the only beverage we ordered. Total, with tip, was $135. I think the restaurant is too small to have a jazz trio which made it nearly impossible to talk and after a while, you start wishing they'd take a long break. I think, as a whole, the food is over-priced and the loud music ruined the ambiance and conversation and the meat portion fell short of our expectations. I'm not sure we'd make the hour's drive again to dine here.

This is a high-end restaurant in every aspect. The food is prepared with care and balance, every…read moreseat has a beautiful view, and the staff is attentive. Came for an anniversary dinner and went with the chef's tasting menu. The menu is seasonal, so I'm not going to go into any particular dish, but I will say that each dish was well balanced with both flavors and textures, in the traditional French style. This is not a French restaurant, but the French influence is clear. They have a number of different menu options for different tastes, and pocketbooks. They make accommodations for dietary restrictions, as well. Don't forget to walk around the garden when you visit, because that's part of the experience.

Phenomenal! I came here for afternoon tea and was blown away by the offerings and service. I wasn't…read moreexpecting it to be so much food, but they provided things that weren't even included on the menu such as golden raisin scones with clotted cream and apricot jam. I appreciated that everyone had their own pot of tea. My favorite was the orange cream mousse - what a surprising delight! Michael and the team provided excellent service. The only thing I wish was different was updated, warmer lighting to replace the fluorescent lights in the first room you walk in.

The Phoenix is a hidden gem!! So cute inside and out. Staff…read moreis lovely, the baked goods are divine! Especially, the gluten free biscuits and other treats are worth the stop! The pimento cheese is my new favorite! I didn't think my grilled cheese could get better, but it did with their pimento cheese! So worth the calories!!

I moved to NC in October. I forgot to order a birthday cake…read morethis week. Well Pheonix Bakery definitely came through! It is such a yummy Coconut Cake! I'm definitely hooked. Thank you! Thank you!

Good food and family! We got the meatballs and bbq and it was all very good. We are excited to go…read moreback and try the chicken and steak!

Owner's extremely nice and food is amazing. Will be a regular from now on. So good to have a local…read moreislander joint. Menlau!

As always a great experience. Bill is a great chef and he holds his staff to high standards. Such…read morea gem for Pittsboro. This time we had the cedar island fry and the pork loin special. Never had a bad experience here. Go for the evening! You won't be disappointed!

Took friends for their first visit to Postal Fish. We all enjoyed our meals on a rainy weekday…read moreevening. We started with a smoked trout appetizer with 'fried' saltines. It was quite flavorful and plentiful for sharing among 4 adults. The saltines were a nice touch! One of our party had shrimp and grits, which he voted 'delicious'; another had the fried seafood platter, which was hot, crisp and 'spot on' . My other friend and I each ordered the Almaco Jack (yellowtail) which was seared and served on a bed of nardello and shitto peppers and carrots. Fish was properly seared and seasoned and veggies were tasty- tho they needed to have been served hot, not luke warm. The foursome shared yummy duck fat fried fingerling potatoes. Topped it off with chocolate mousse - light and very flavorful. A good first visit for my friends! Service was good and attentive.

So first time trying Marcels, and the food was really good. I got a small ceaser salad, but…read morerequested carrots and olives, and was pleasantly surprised that they were there. Next I got 2 customized Sicilian slices, I do love Sicilian the crust seems to be different in both taste and texture. There almost seems to be a subtle sweetness. They come with pepperoni, I opted for double pepperoni and meatball as well as black olives Nd extra cheese. That one was really good. The second one was traditional with just extra cheese and fresh garlic, not as good as the first slice but still good. I will say that one thing I got that stood out was they're Garlic Sauce. Unlike other places that use a whole bunch of salted butter and nothing real flavor, (dominoes(I do love their garlic sauce)). Marcels garlic sauce is simple, real unsalted butter and real raw garlic, super fresh tasting, best taste out there.

Terrible cafeteria style pizza that took forever, people were nice though, it's just the pizza sucksread more

It's always good, and has been for the 10+ years we have been coming in. Brunch is great, their…read morefish tacos are perfect, and the service is fast and friendly. They have some of the best fries around, and the area obviously agrees because it's always packed! We highly recommend it!

I haven't been here in a while but it has the same good food, tasty brewery beer and laid back…read moreatmosphere. I tried the Bison sandwich and fries. My friend had the Fried Chicken sandwich and loved it. Nice stop off of 64 in Pittsboro.

We used the Cafe Root Cellar as a meeting place to connect with family. It was a beautiful day so…read morewe ate outside on the patio which was lovely. The staff was friendly and kind, and helped us get some pictures. The food, chicken and waffles, seemed like the perfect meal for my midwestern mother, the waffles were good but the chicken way over cooked, it was dark, dark brown, dry and difficult to chew. Three of us had the Burratta Bowls. The flavors were fabulous, the tater tots crispy and onions and peppers were sauté nicely. For a breakfast bowl I would have like more eggs in this dish, it felt like one egg on a bowl full of tater tots. My sister loved the yogurt and fruit bowl and my cousin devoured the eggs in hollandaise sauce. I loved my chai tea! And everyone else said the coffee was great. I would recommend this restaurant for brunch, we had pancake loving people in our group and they weren't serving pancakes the day we were there, so we would return to get pancakes and enjoy the atmosphere.

Lunch was awesome! The fries are like cottage fries and done perfectly. The burger is a solid…read morechoice and the turkey Brie with cranberry chutney was delicious. Service was friendly and speedy. It's a great lunch vibe.