In no particular order, here are the best restaurants in Chapel Hill.
After all, this is not a restaurant that can be placed into a singular box.
bombolochapelhill.com, 764 M.L.K.
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Fancier does not equate to better.
Case in point:Sunrise Biscuit Kitchen, a drive-through-only restaurant in Chapel Hill.
The simplicity is purposeful, though, as it allows the carefully curated dishes to shine.
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Now with two locations in Chapel Hill, the restaurant is friendly, casual, and efficient.
If youre planning a special date night, this is the place to go.
For dinner, expect entrees like russet potato gnocchi, pan-seared striped bass, and sauteed Chesapeake Bay flounder.
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Thats right, Time-Out Restaurants continued claim to fame is the fact that its open 24/7.
Pulled pork barbecue and mac and cheese?
It doesnt get much better than that.
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One that should definitely be on that list?
Osteria Georgi, an Italian concept restaurant from Durham-based Giorgios Lifestyle and Hospitality Group that opened in April 2021.
Today, Merritts Grill maintains its status as a tried-and-true classic.
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Lunch has more options, but first-timers absolutely have to go with the Single BLT, the signature sandwich.
Think moussaka, souvlakia, slow-roasted lamb, and various appetizers that encourage sharing.
elementsofchapelhill.com, 2110 Environ Way, Chapel Hill, NC 27517
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