Dining in Chapel Hill

Lucy's Restaurant
114 Henderson Street, Chapel Hill, NC 27515, 919-933-2260, A wide ranging menu that has everything from steak and chicken to vegetarian and seafood dishes is featured at this restaurant that also has an open kitchen to watch your meals being prepared. They are open daily for lunch, dinner, and late night dining plus serve brunch on Saturdays and Sundays.

Spanky's Restaurant
101 East Franklin Street, Chapel Hill, NC 27514, 919-967-2678, Spanky's is an American bar and grill located on the busiest corner of downtown Chapel Hill. A Chapel Hill institution since 1977.

Weathervane Cafe
1800 East Franklin Street, Chapel Hill, NC 27514, Inside "A Southern Season" at Eastgate Shopping, 919-929-9466, Enjoy a fabulous American lunch or late afternoon snack out on Weathervane's garden patio after a day of shopping at the Eastgate Shopping Center, or sip a glass of wine with friends inside as you admire the fabulous local art--- all of which is available for purchase.

Lantern Restaurant, The
423 West Franklin Street, Chapel Hill, NC 27516, 919-969-8846, Enjoy modern Asian cuisine including Vietnamese, Japanese, and Chinese dishes served in a relaxed yet sophisticated atmosphere at this restaurant that also features a romantic bar that serves fabulous cocktails and offers an extensive wine list. Private parties and catering are also available. They are open Monday through Saturday for dinner only; closed on Sundays. The bar is open until 2 a.m. Monday through Saturday.

Henry's Bistro
403 West Rosemary Street, Chapel Hill, NC 27516, 919-967-4720, Open nightly for late night dining, this eclectic bistro serves an award-winning late night menu of delicious French cuisine and unique local dishes. Live entertainment is provided on the weekends and a Jazz Jam is featured on Tuesday evenings.

Carolina Brewery
460 West Franklin Street, Chapel Hill, NC 27515, 919-942-1800, The first microbrewery in Chapel Hill, this award-winning brewery serves an array of contemporary American cuisine, as well as a large selection of handcrafted ales and lagers. Many of the dishes on the menu, including desserts, are made with beer. They are open daily for lunch, dinner, and late night dining.

Top of the Hill Restaurant & Brewery
100 East Franklin Street, Chapel Hill, NC 27514, 919-929-8676, Upscale, yet casual restaurant that overlooks downtown Chapel Hill from their large, third floor outdoor patio and serves an array of delicious American cuisine and microbrews. They are open daily for lunch, dinner, and late night dining and live music is provided on Thursday evenings.

Bear Rock Cafe
201 South Estes Drive, Chapel Hill, NC 27514, University Mall, 919-859-9200, Mountain lodge style cafe that specializes in fresh, "mountain-stuffed" sandwiches plus serves an array of fresh soups, salads, and desserts daily for lunch and dinner. Boxed lunches, party trays, and catering services are also available.

City Ways Cafe
405 Rosemary Street, Chapel Hill, NC 27515, 919-942-9929, Modern cafe and gift store that serves a wide variety of made-from-scratch soups, salads, and sandwiches on home-baked breads. They also serve an array of tantalizing pastries and plated desserts. They are open Monday through Saturday for lunch and early dinner.

35 Chinese
143 West Franklin Street, Chapel Hill, NC 27516, University Square, 919-968-3488, Authentic Chinese restaurant that offers the best variety of Chinese food in the area plus features a Super Buffet of over 50 delicious Chinese dishes. They are open daily for lunch and dinner.