28 Best American Restaurants in Chapel Hill

“We went in the middle of the week, celebrating a 50th birthday party. We were a small group. We had the delight of having Mitch as our server, he was incredibly patient with those with allergies and anxiety. Thank you for that Mitch. It was a moment that everyone at the table was grateful for. We later went back in the week to get the Brilliant Cheeseburgers to go. 100 stars.“

“From the warm greeting by the host to the perfect , playful, delicious , seasonal Spring dishes carefully crafted and created by Garret and Eleanor with their fantastic staff this was a dining experience to remember and highly recommend!!“

“Fantastic! Food was exquisitely prepared, service is excellent, cocktails are unique and sophisticated. I had some pasta which was on point al dente, and the duck breast was cooked to perfection, and balanced appropriately with the root vegetables & puree....definitely a restaurant that is worth frequent visiting if you are a discerning foodie.“

“One of my favorite local places for dining in or carrying out. The burgers are fabulous and all the desserts are delicious, plus great local produce and other grocery items. And the staff are great!“

“Server was great, space is cool if you wanna catch a game. Beer and food selection was disappointing as they were short on several listed items. We got a burger, quesadilla, pork sandwich, a caesar salad, and a cheese cake. Burger was the best of the options, everything else was just ok. The burger was really good though, so if you want a burger, a brew, and to watch some ball, I'd recommend.“

“The people make this place really special and the food is wonderful. Peaceful and pretty, this is a spot you won’t want to pass up on. It’s an absolute must!“

“Visited this location for lunch, and was less than impressed. Our table had the buttermilk fried chicken sandwich w/fries, cream of potato soup, cascade sald, and lavender latte. The sandwich was okay, but lacked the flavor and moistness southern buttermilk friend chicken. The salad was fine. The cream of potato soup, tasted like cream water, lacking actual potato flavor. Highlight of the dish were the fries, which were fantastic. And the lavendar latte was good as well. Service was good, as well atmosphere, but it was quite chilling in the venue, so dress warm.“

“Perfect place to celebrate my Mom’s 75th Birthday. All around great experience. Gabriel was an amazing server, and the staff were friendly and helpful!“

“Cajun Jack burger steak fries, Pineapple Terryaki chicken sandwich, and onion rings were very good. UNC memorabilia decor.“

“Excellent, historic restaurant with 102 years of satisfied customers. Convenient location at 138 Franklin Street. Wide selection of foodstuffs for breakfast, lunch or early dinner.

Parking: Limited, paid street parking along a busy, main street adjacent to a popular college campus.“

“Food was incredible and the staff were friendly and helpful! Will definitely be going back!“

“This place is a fun and delicious! Love the patio!!“

“Went there for the 1st time today with friends we had been going to MacD's for breakfast once a week but the new high melanin mgr has destroyed it! 2 weeks in a row they had NO drinks thats right no drinks except water and orange juice so it was time to move on. Well I want to thank the new high melanin mgr because Sunshine is head above what they ever were so thanks for running us off we found a REAL GOOD place to have breakfast! The biscuits are large and very good so eat here forget the others in the area this is the place.“

“Amber was awesome to us and the food was perfect!“

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“Aside from the amazing staff/ownership, the outstanding beer selection and great food consider the fact that they have received 10 consecutive inspection scores of 100.0 which is unheard of! That matters! Think about the last time the tap line was cleaned at your current choice of bar or restaurant. Tap lines are nasty if not maintained. On any given day at TCP you will see them cleaning the line when they change a keg. If you have not seen this at your current top choice you may want to think about what's in your glass. It is not pretty! Oh, and the tap lines are not inspected. TCP does this because it's the right thing to do!!“

“This is definitely a great place to be for any sports entertainment. The vibe and buzz are extraordinary. But the food is bar food at best. Be especially aware of the fish tacos. Yes, it is nice to see them on the menu since not many places serve them, plus you get 3 total, but the ones here are barely satisfactory bar food. First, they have only thick flour tortillas, and no corn ones. That alone is a fail because the thick flour texture overwhelms the nice shrimp. And they use raw green cabbage, which is terrible. Last, the rice and beans that were served were virtually flavorless. Thumbs down to the shrimp tacos!“

“Classic Franklin Street bar and restaurant“

“loved the homemade pickles.. hush puppies and catfish!“

“Yummy food & very friendly owners!“

“Great food, atmosphere, cold beer“

“Our server James was amazing. He made sure our order was to perfection and offered great menu selections. I'll certainly be returning. ?

Dietary restrictions: They are very accommodating to dietary restrictions they ask before your order is placed.“

“I love the food ! Excellent customer service 😋😋“

“My mom & I eat here all the time. Friendly fast service & great food. Good selection of beers too“

“Fun trivia on Wednesdays at 9pm. Outdoor and indoor seating. Tons of beer / cider on tap. Lively vibe. Super busy on game days. But overall, good energy and a hit. There is a bouncer at the front before getting in so you only need to show ID once. A bit of a line at the bar when it’s busy.“

“Wonderful, customer service!!! Best barbecue in North Carolina, sorry to see you closing. Congratulations! If you haven't eaten, you missed out on some exceptional food. Hope to see you, catering on Franklin Street. Looking forward to seeing you again. Best wishes sincerely The Man from Davie County.“

“Great selection, great service, great place! Your vegan wings are SO GOOD!“

“I’ve been coming here for so long & I haven’t found Mexican cuisine better than this! The agua frescas are absolutely divine! I haven’t ordered anything yet that I didn’t like & everything is always served fresh & hot! If you need a sign to try, use this as one!“