Hot off the press! Peak, Swirles & Cavallito Properites has a new issue of our PSCP Real Estate Book featuring some of our agents’ favorite places to eat in the Durham, Chapel Hill, and surrounding areas. Whether you want to get a quick bite, have a quiet evening or enjoy a night on the town, here are some of our best recommendations for every occasion:
FAIRLY BUDGET FRIENDLY
THE ORIGINAL Q SHACK
- TYPE OF FOOD: American/Southern
- WE LOVE: The barbecue or cobb salad
- PRICE POINT: $
“The Q Shack is an ideal place to introduce out-of-towners to our local specialty: NC Barbecue! It comes with all the fixin’s here–fried okra, cole slaw, and hush puppies. The ribs are superb!” -Dede Hall
Location: 2510 University Dr., Durham, NC 27707
GUGLHUPH
- TYPE OF FOOD: Café/Bakery
- WE LOVE: The bratwurst
- PRICE POINT: $
Location: 2706 Durham-Chapel Hill Blvd., Durham, NC 27707
THAI CAFÉ
- TYPE OF FOOD: Thai
- WE LOVE: The coconut cake or lamb chops
- PRICE POINT: $
- TYPE OF FOOD: All Types
- WE LOVE: The build your own salad
- PRICE POINT: $
- TYPE OF FOOD: American/Italian
- WE LOVE: The chicken caesar salad or artichoke dip
- PRICE POINT: $$
- TYPE OF FOOD: American
- PRICE POINT: $$
- WE LOVE: The great setting for eating at a fine bar
- TYPE OF FOOD: Italian
- WE LOVE: The mussels
- PRICE POINT: $$
- TYPE OF FOOD: American/Southern
- WE LOVE: The fried chicken
- PRICE POINT: $$$
- TYPE OF FOOD: Bistro/Wine Bar
- WE LOVE: The mini burgers with truffles
- PRICE POINT: $$
- TYPE OF FOOD: Spanish
- WE LOVE: The croquetas
- PRICE POINT: $$$
- TYPE OF FOOD: Italian
- WE LOVE: The Greek salad or lasagna
- PRICE POINT: $$
- TYPE OF FOOD: European
- WE LOVE: The chocolate soufflé
- PRICE POINT: $$$$
- TYPE OF FOOD: Fine American
- WE LOVE: The chocolate soufflé
- PRICE POINT: $$$
“Thai Café has the best coconut cake in the world! A slice is big enough to share…delicious!” -Lyell Wright
Location: 2501 University Dr., Durham, NC
WHOLE FOODS
Location: 81 S Elliot Rd., Chapel Hill, NC 27514
PERFECT FOR A RELAXING EVENING
411 WEST:
“This bustling bistro is a great place to go for a good lunch or a fun dinner. Everything on the menu is good, and the wine is reasonably priced (especially Mondays–half-price bottles!). -Dede Hall
Location: 411 W Franklin St., Chapel Hill, NC 27515
WASHINGTON DUKE INN
“I love that you can see the golf course. The food is consistently good quality and the staff is attentive, and it’s open continuously, so it’s a great place for afternoon, too. –Lyell
Location: 3001 Cameron Blvd., Durham, NC 27705
Pop’s
“It’s located right on Main Street in downtown and is family and date friendly. I love that the staff is very attentive to dietary restrictions. There is an open grill and the chef will talk to you about your needs/interests.” –Lyell
Location: 605 W Main St., Durham, NC 27701
ENJOY A NIGHT OUT
ACME
“Acme has such an enjoyable atmosphere and is in the heart of the Carrboro fun, not to mention the local selection is delicious.” –Jan
Location: 110 E Main St., Carrboro, NC 27510
GLASS HALF FULL
Location: 106 South Greensboro St., Carrboro, NC 27510
AUTHENTIC CUISINE
MATEO
“The small tapa-style plates are perfect before a night out or an event. The menu is so unique making it a great place to go if you want to try something different” –Bob Jamieson
Location: 109 W Chapel Hill St., Durham, NC 27701
MELO TRATTORIA
“All of the Italian food is Italian to the core. The décor, the food, and the staff are all amazing.” -Tom Colley
Location: 1821 Hillandale Rd., Durham, NC 27705
FOR THAT SPECIAL OCCASION
FEARRINGTON
“The Relais & Chateaux restaurant is a lovely setting. The service and food are some of the best in the area and the fixed price menu lets you try unusual courses. Best place in the area for a proposal or special occasion!” –Dede Hall
Location: 2000 Fearrington Village Center, Pittsboro, NC 27312
NANA’S
Location: 2514 University Dr., Durham, NC 27707
There are so many delicious restaurants in the Durham/Chapel Hill and surrounding areas that it was hard to narrow the selection down, but we hope you enjoyed our picks. We would love to hear some of your favorite places too! Let us know what you love or ask for more recommendations via Facebook or Twitter.
