29 Best American Restaurants in Chapel Hill

“Dining here was an incredible experience. From the ambiance to the service, everything exceeded expectations. A special mention goes to Chiara, who made the evening unforgettable with excellent service and great recommendations. Each course was a absolutely delicious, all complemented by great drink recommendations. If you're looking for top-tier dining, this place is a must-visit, and Chiara will ensure you have an exceptional experience. I can’t wait to return!“

“Bombolo’s food & staff are like No Other Chapel Hill restaurant. Each dish is unique w Chef Garret’s special touches. A special night out.“

“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.“

“The New Hope Market is a half hour from our home, but we go several times a month. Excellent food, which we can take home or eat there. So many delicious to-go items/salads and great daily specials (today’s Korean fried chicken sandwich was amazing, as was the potato corn soup). And the desserts are out of this world, changing daily, with tons of variety. My favorite local eatery.“

“This was my first time here and the food was amazing! I really liked the atmosphere of the restaurant and I also had an amazing server, Amari! He was so good and he made my first experience a pleasure! I will most definitely be coming back now!“

“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!“

“Good food and menu. some items overly salted. Most items are delicious. Need cornbread on the menu, hush puppies too dense and hard. Fish, cabbage and mashed potatoes are so good. Owner formerly worked at K and W so hurry on over and get your old menu favorites. He is very nice and accomodating, open to suggestions.“

“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!“

“We are only giving this 4 stars because of the wait but honestly it was worth the wait! We got there around 9:45 and the line to order moved fairly quickly. Almost all of the inside tables were full but there was some bar seating available and the whole patio was open but it was a little too cool this morning. By the time we left they had posted a sign they were suspending food orders for 30 minutes to catch up and would resume by 11am.

The food made up for it. I’m a stickler for coffee and boy was I more than happy with a plain drip today and I really appreciated that they had simple syrup available at the self service station. My fiance got a mocha that they spared no expense on chocolate! His breakfast burrito looked incredible and he had no complaints and loved the potatoes. I got the Cali Benedict and oh man was it absolutely worth it! Not only did they swap the English muffin for GF toast but it was overflowing with avocado, not stingy at all!

Dietary restrictions: There are gluten free options available but always make sure to ask the servers for your own safety as I am not celiac.“

“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.“

“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.“

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

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

“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!!“

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“The wings at this place are fantastic. All the sports are playing on the big screens, which set the atmosphere, but not overbearing the place. Our server name was Chenoah. If you go there, ask for her. You will not be disappointed, she is the very best.“

“A restaurant specializing in American cuisine

This restaurant is located in Chefhill and serves Southern American cuisine.
It appears to be a place that also produces alcohol, like a brewery.
Sweet potato fries ordered as a starter are $11.99.
At the end, it just says “I’m a sweet potato.”
The sauce it comes with is quite sweet, so it goes well with it.
If it weren't for this sauce, I would think it was fries~
It's pretty good when eaten with the sauce.
And the beef I ordered as the main course was
It is a taste and texture that I have experienced for the first time in my life.
The visual is too black so it feels unappealing,
It's an attractive menu with a feel of the inside.
The price is $24.99, so it is not a big burden.
With the sight and taste I have seen for the first time in my life.
Served with mashed potatoes and roasted vegetables
The overall balance also seems to be good.
A sauce made with whiskey and cola tastes like this!

The store is a bit large.
It is located on the 3rd floor of the building.
The overall interior is also good,
There is also a balcony, so the atmosphere is quite nice.
Order and pay at the table
Because there is no separate parking lot in the building.
It is a hassle to have to find parking nearby.

It's fun to taste new food~“

“Yummy food & very friendly owners!“

“Good Carolina BBQ, good vegetarian fish sandwiches, very casual. A bit of outdoor seating, but nothing special. Caution: during school days at noon this place is sometimes full of teenagers!

Edit; there's better outdoor seating now. I like the pickle plate if you like trying fun pickles things.“

“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.“

“Moving from California, it's been difficult to find really good Mexican food.
THIS IS IT! The black beans are absolutely delicious. Whenever I'm in the area, I will stop by. ?

Parking: There are multiple businesses around and all share the same parking. It can be difficult at times to find a spot.

Kid-friendliness: The atmosphere is great. It's not a huge restaurant so if you let your kids run around all loco, this may not be respectful here.

Wheelchair accessibility: A few handicap spots available and the non-handicap spots all are close and allow for wheelchair entry.“

“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.“

“Recently, I’ve started going here regularly. I think the management must’ve changed or the kitchen because the food is ALOT better than it used to be. Not saying that as a slight but for those who haven’t been in a a while check this place out. The staff is super kind and always accommodating to me and my son. He loves the chicken fingers and quite honestly the burger is some of the best around town. Not sure if they hand pack the beef but it seems that way. Don’t get me wrong I’ve had a ton of stuff on the menu but this Burger is kicking, super juicy flavorful and the homemade chips are awesome. I’ve had the fish and chips and nachos and devil eggs and a few other things (all great) but sometimes you need to stick with something that works for you each time. Recommended!!!“

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

“We found Blues on Franklin after doing some research for best BBQ around Chapel Hill and the reviews are not wrong! Family run business making the best bbq we have ever had! The owner and his family are so nice and were very accommodating to us! If you are ever in the area you have to stop- you will not regret it! And the desserts- OMG! Banana pudding to die for and the apple crisp was amazing too! Will definitely be back if Baseball brings us back down to the area. Would have more pics but didn’t think to take them until most of the food was gone.“