15 Best Southern Restaurants near Chapel Hill

“Karen was an amazing server! The food is great and the atmosphere is amazing.“

“This place is so awesome the pastries are so fresh and the flavors and textures are so evenly balanced it just melts in your mouth. Must try is the Key lime square“

“This is the best southern home cooking I have had in a long time! The biscuits are so big and fluffy, the fried chicken and veggies were perfect. And the customer service from the owner was amazing! I highly recommend this place!“

“I had brunch with my family today at Mama Dips in Chapel Hill. We were greeted by the warm and friendly manager who took us to a premier table. They quickly set up a high chair for my Grand Daughter. The food was delicious, fresh and perfectly cooked. I will be back with my family next time we are CH.“

“Very reasonably priced breakfast, where both food and service were great. Well worth waiting if you can't get a table immediately. I had the create your own omelet and was very pleased with my meal. I hope it's not another 30+ years between visits.“

“Amazing food! The mussels were amazing as were all our other dishes.“

“Grub is one of our favorites, for many reasons. Great burgers, yummy grits bowls, …. more …. and I swoon thinking of their Brussel Sprouts! We love the staff too !“

“My recent visit was an absolute delight from start to finish. What stood out most was their thoughtful approach to every detail, especially their cocktails and amazing cuisine. I ordered their seasonal cocktail, which was initially not what I expected. When I mentioned this to our server, the General Manager, Marcus, graciously offered to provide a new drink and received my feedback. What came back was perfection—a beautifully balanced drink that paired seamlessly with my meal. It’s rare to find a place that not only listens but also elevates the experience so effortlessly. The food was equally exceptional. It was hearty, comforting, and exactly what I didn’t know I needed. The ambiance, attentive service, and the restaurant’s ability to adapt and improve made this an unforgettable experience. I can’t wait to return!“

“Absolutely fantastic restaurant!!! One of my favorites since they opened!!!“

“Best breakfast sandwiches, very affordable. Strong group of friendly employees. Efficient storefront with kiosk ordering with to-go compartments convenient for on the go ordering. Small dining area.
Outstanding restaurant team Carrboro!!“

“Okay. I'm not local. I wasn't sure what to expect. But I've heard great things about Biscuitville. Great things. This was very good. I had the No. 1 combo. Cheese, egg, crispy bacon on a Biscuit! with a hash brown patty and some of the best coffee I've had in ages. This is a fast food joint. Very friendly counter staff. So busy that the food was fast and very fresh. A line of cars around the building. Bacon was smoky and crispy. I'll be back when I'm in town.“

“Really enjoyed dining on the patio! The food was great and they even have a kids corner with toys for toddlers!“

“Really enjoy the food and the people. One of my favorites. Eat there several times each week.“

“I ordered my food through the drive through it was super busy. I got my order and when I looked at the bag and assumed by the size of the bag my large order was all there. However when I got home I realized that make my order was not in the bag. I called to the store and I received amazing customer service. My order was remade fresh and was waiting for me to pick it up in the drive through. Everyone handle the situation better than expected I will definitely make this my new favorite breakfast spot.“

“Service was timely, excellent and our food was very good, looking like the menu photos Salad was crisp and good tasting“