We visited La Residence to see if we would like it as a place for a wedding rehearsal dinner. Thank God we visited for a meal before we booked for a rehearsal dinner. The warm brie appetizer came with a huge serving of very sour and bitter dates on top, which ruined the dish for all of us. My shrimp and grits tasted like the shrimp was overcooked in the microwave. The scallops tasted like they must have been frozen. The salt levels were all over the place as well. I wanted to like it because the atmosphere was quite nice but the food was simply a disappointment
Atmosphere: 4
Food: 1
Service: 4
gavin reid
I was really disappointed with this meal. The melted brie wasn’t melted at all—it was hard—and the toasts were so stale they were inedible.
For the mains, we had the Steak Frites and Scallops. The steak came with potatoes that were clearly refrigerated and reheated, making them unpleasant to eat. The meat itself was decent but completely overpowered by garlic.
The Scallops ($42 for five small ones) were underwhelming—slimy instead of nicely seared—and were served on the same stale toasts. The sauce was overly salty, masking any real flavor.
Overall, this was a disappointing experience. I won’t be back.
Atmosphere: 1
Food: 1
Service: 2
Christine Allred
Great service! The food was good but not exceptional. The eggs Benedict were not cooked correctly and their beignets were more like croissants but yummy nonetheless. The women’s restroom was absolutely disgusting!!!! There are no words strong enough to express just how disgusting the restroom was!!!!!This was 9:00 am on a Sunday. They should honestly be ashamed of themselves!
Atmosphere: 1
Food: 4
Service: 5
Paul Schrum
Everything about this place was top notch. I highly recommend.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Patrick Burnside
Not particularly professional to refuse dining at 130pm on a Sunday just because you were slow. People rely heavily on your hours listed on YOUR website and Google. It states 10am-9pm, not, we take a look at you upon arrival and decide to close because we don't value your business.
We've also been refused a reservation to accommodate a 10 top over a month out, poor responsiveness from a manager that is purportedly related to the owners.
Sad professional degradation of a Chapel Hill fixture that used to be a respected place of elegance.
Jackson Smith
This place is as close to perfect as you're like to get 'round these parts. The food was amazing, the service was top notch, and everything was haute but without the hautier than thou attitude. If you've never been, now's the time.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Recommended dishes: Mixed Greens Salad
BG 1325
Food was very good. Bartenders did not cheat on the drinks.
Atmosphere: 4
Food: 5
Service: 5
ginamulroy3
Friday night. Walked in. Sat at a bench seat table. Uncomfortable. Handed a sheet of printed paper menu, reused. One other couple seated at next table. No one else in the restaurant. Friday at 7pm. Excused ourselves and walked out. Every other restaurant we tried to get into after we left was fully booked! Graduation weekend. And this place is empty? Proceed with caution here.
Ashley Jones
We came for Easter brunch with family after church. Delicious and excellent prices for such a nice brunch atmosphere. We’ll definitely be back!
Kid-friendliness: Very helpful with our 2 toddlers. Quickly provided high chairs, plastic cups for drinks, and were generally friendly to our kids.
I really enjoyed my dinner here last night! This restaurant is located in what used to be an old home and it is cozy and quaint. My waiter was very nice and attentive and my meal was delicious. I tried the scallops and they were some of the best I’ve had along with a delicious salad with candied walnuts and feta cheese. I topped it off with a perfect cappuccino.
Kid-friendliness: Its excellent for kids the food is delicious and the service is excellent the place is very cozy qnd the staff very happy and excellent people always with a smile.If you come to chapel hill you cant miss the oportunity to eat there
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Recommended dishes: Fried Chicken Special, Burger, French Fries, Chicken and Waffles
MaggiG
I hadn’t been to la rez in many years. Went with 10 people last night. One meatless dish on the menu ( no veggie plate by the chef, etc). And it was several dollars more expensive than their online menu said. Nothing comes with entree… no salad, no bread, no veggie. At the end, waiter said he could not divide check into couples or singles ( because of the computer!??). Only could divide it 5 or 6 ways evenly! Not happening. Said it wasn’t likely to change either. What???? We ended up standing at the cash register with wads of cash in our hands like you do at Waffle House! So unprofessional and unacceptable! In this day and age of credit cards! Attitude was lazy! If we’d come in separately he would have given us separate checks. Not sure why they are living in the dark ages. Left hungry and so disappointed! One and done for us! You can get an $18 burger elsewhere and use your credit card! We did like the private room.
Pormetheus
Brunch menu items that were worth the money: beignets (YUM), croque madameBrunch menu items that were disappointing: chicken and waffle (worse quality than a Waffle House with syrup in a plastic cup), mimosas (overpriced, underwhelming)Service was good and it’s a pretty restaurant. The actual brunch menu was all crumpled. If you get there around 1-1:10 the kitchen may be closed already, so make sure to go earlier.
Atmosphere: 4
Food: 2
Service: 4
Boone Williams
Love La Res late nights. I finally made it during daylight hours and can attest that the food is just as good.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Lynn Phan
My boyfriend and I's absolute favorite restaurant, this place is so underrated and always has amazing food, never disappointed when we come!
We visited La Residence to see if we would like it as a place for a wedding rehearsal dinner. Thank God we visited for a meal before we booked for a rehearsal dinner. The warm brie appetizer came with a huge serving of very sour and bitter dates on top, which ruined the dish for all of us. My shrimp and grits tasted like the shrimp was overcooked in the microwave. The scallops tasted like they must have been frozen. The salt levels were all over the place as well. I wanted to like it because the atmosphere was quite nice but the food was simply a disappointment
Atmosphere: 4
Food: 1
Service: 4
I was really disappointed with this meal. The melted brie wasn’t melted at all—it was hard—and the toasts were so stale they were inedible.
For the mains, we had the Steak Frites and Scallops. The steak came with potatoes that were clearly refrigerated and reheated, making them unpleasant to eat. The meat itself was decent but completely overpowered by garlic.
The Scallops ($42 for five small ones) were underwhelming—slimy instead of nicely seared—and were served on the same stale toasts. The sauce was overly salty, masking any real flavor.
Overall, this was a disappointing experience. I won’t be back.
Atmosphere: 1
Food: 1
Service: 2
Great service! The food was good but not exceptional. The eggs Benedict were not cooked correctly and their beignets were more like croissants but yummy nonetheless. The women’s restroom was absolutely disgusting!!!! There are no words strong enough to express just how disgusting the restroom was!!!!!This was 9:00 am on a Sunday. They should honestly be ashamed of themselves!
Atmosphere: 1
Food: 4
Service: 5
Everything about this place was top notch. I highly recommend.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Not particularly professional to refuse dining at 130pm on a Sunday just because you were slow. People rely heavily on your hours listed on YOUR website and Google. It states 10am-9pm, not, we take a look at you upon arrival and decide to close because we don't value your business.
We've also been refused a reservation to accommodate a 10 top over a month out, poor responsiveness from a manager that is purportedly related to the owners.
Sad professional degradation of a Chapel Hill fixture that used to be a respected place of elegance.
This place is as close to perfect as you're like to get 'round these parts. The food was amazing, the service was top notch, and everything was haute but without the hautier than thou attitude. If you've never been, now's the time.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Recommended dishes: Mixed Greens Salad
Food was very good. Bartenders did not cheat on the drinks.
Atmosphere: 4
Food: 5
Service: 5
Friday night. Walked in. Sat at a bench seat table. Uncomfortable. Handed a sheet of printed paper menu, reused. One other couple seated at next table. No one else in the restaurant. Friday at 7pm. Excused ourselves and walked out. Every other restaurant we tried to get into after we left was fully booked! Graduation weekend. And this place is empty? Proceed with caution here.
We came for Easter brunch with family after church. Delicious and excellent prices for such a nice brunch atmosphere. We’ll definitely be back!
Kid-friendliness: Very helpful with our 2 toddlers. Quickly provided high chairs, plastic cups for drinks, and were generally friendly to our kids.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Recommended dishes: Fried Chicken Special, Burger, Shrimp & Grits
I really enjoyed my dinner here last night! This restaurant is located in what used to be an old home and it is cozy and quaint. My waiter was very nice and attentive and my meal was delicious. I tried the scallops and they were some of the best I’ve had along with a delicious salad with candied walnuts and feta cheese. I topped it off with a perfect cappuccino.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
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Kid-friendliness: Its excellent for kids the food is delicious and the service is excellent the place is very cozy qnd the staff very happy and excellent people always with a smile.If you come to chapel hill you cant miss the oportunity to eat there
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Recommended dishes: Fried Chicken Special, Burger, French Fries, Chicken and Waffles
I hadn’t been to la rez in many years. Went with 10 people last night. One meatless dish on the menu ( no veggie plate by the chef, etc). And it was several dollars more expensive than their online menu said. Nothing comes with entree… no salad, no bread, no veggie. At the end, waiter said he could not divide check into couples or singles ( because of the computer!??). Only could divide it 5 or 6 ways evenly! Not happening. Said it wasn’t likely to change either. What???? We ended up standing at the cash register with wads of cash in our hands like you do at Waffle House! So unprofessional and unacceptable! In this day and age of credit cards! Attitude was lazy! If we’d come in separately he would have given us separate checks. Not sure why they are living in the dark ages. Left hungry and so disappointed! One and done for us! You can get an $18 burger elsewhere and use your credit card! We did like the private room.
Brunch menu items that were worth the money: beignets (YUM), croque madameBrunch menu items that were disappointing: chicken and waffle (worse quality than a Waffle House with syrup in a plastic cup), mimosas (overpriced, underwhelming)Service was good and it’s a pretty restaurant. The actual brunch menu was all crumpled. If you get there around 1-1:10 the kitchen may be closed already, so make sure to go earlier.
Atmosphere: 4
Food: 2
Service: 4
Love La Res late nights. I finally made it during daylight hours and can attest that the food is just as good.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
My boyfriend and I's absolute favorite restaurant, this place is so underrated and always has amazing food, never disappointed when we come!
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
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