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New Restaurants and Bars of the Triangle, 2021 Edition

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If you’re looking for the newest restaurants in the area here you go! This list is focused on downtown Raleigh, Durham, Cary, and Chapel Hill. To find out what’s currently under construction, see my Coming Soon to the Triangle list!

 

NEW RESTAURANTS AND BARS OPEN

 

Pink Boot (Honky Tonk Bar) on December 25

911 N. West Street

Location on Google maps

 

Crave Hot Dogs & Barbecue (American) on December 18

1028 Oberlin Road, Raleigh NC

Location on Google maps

 

Rubies at Five Points (Music Venue) on December 16

347B W. Main Street, Durham NC

Location on Google maps

 

Crawford Cookshop (Americana) on December 3

401 Main Street, Clayton, NC

Location on Google maps

 

Queeny’s (Grill, Coffee) on November 27

319 Chapel Hill Street, Durham NC

Location on Google maps

 

Cugino Forno Durham (Neapolitan Pizza) on November 11

800 Taylor Street – Golden Belt, Durham NC

Location on Google maps

 

Fullsteam RTP (Beer, Pizza) on November 5

900 Park Offices Dr, Suite 140, Durham NC

Location on Google maps

 

BB’s Crispy Chicken (Fried Chicken) on October 30

Midtown East

2920 Sherman Oak Place, Unit 140, Raleigh NC

Location on Google maps

 

Lagoon Bar (Tiki drinks) on October 29

900 Park Offices Dr, Suite 200, Durham NC

Location on Google maps

 

La Grassa Pastificio (Italian) on October 21

908 NE Maynard Road, Cary NC

Location on Google maps

 

Cucciolo Terrazza (Italian) at North Hills on October 15

4200 Plaza Street, Raleigh NC

Location on Google maps

 

Bee BanhMi (Vietnamese, Sandwiches) on October 15

1871 Lake Pine Drive, Cary, NC 27511

919.650.3485

Location on Google maps

 

Slice Pie Company (Pie, Sweets) on October 6

1400 S. Saunders Street, Raleigh NC

Location on Google maps

 

Franklin Motors Beer Garden (Bar) on October 5

601 W. Franklin Street, Chapel Hill NC

Location on Google maps

 

Day & Night RDU (Cereal Bar) on October 5

6325 Falls of Neuse Road, Raleigh NC

Location on Google maps

 

Darby Bar (Lounge, Small Plates) on October 1

180 E. Davie Street, Suite 170, Raleigh NC

Location on Google maps

 

Union Special (Bakery) on September 29

401 Fayetteville Street, Raleigh NC

Location on Google maps

 

Botanical Lounge (Bar, Tapas) on September 29

419 Glenwood Avenue, Raleigh NC

Location on Google maps

 

Taco Addicts (Mexican) on September 6

131 Crossroads Blvd, Cary NC

Location on Google maps

 

Flip Side Donuts on August 21

9958 Chapel Hill Road, Morrisville, NC 27560

(919) 234-0121

Location on Google maps

 

Tesoro (Italian) on August 17

100 East Weaver Street, Carrboro NC

Location on Google maps

 

City Barbeque (Smoked Meats) on August 16

4122 Lake Boone Trail, Raleigh NC

Location on Google maps

The Slush (Frozen Drinks) on August 14

321 W. Main Street, Durham NC

(984) 244-7462

Location on Google maps

 

Young Hearts Distilling on August 14

225 S. Wilmington Street, Raleigh NC

Location on Google maps

 

Grata Cafe (Italian) on August 3

200 N Greensboro Street, Suite B12, Carrboro NC

Location on Google maps

 

Press Coffee + Crepes (Cafe) on July 28

359 Blackwell Street, Durham NC

(919) 748-3142

Location on Google maps

 

Ideal’s Sandwich and Grocery (Sandwiches) on July 23

2108 Angier Avenue, Durham NC

(919) 724-0241

Location on Google maps

 

Midtown Pho (Vietnamese) on July 23

424 E Six Forks Road, Suite 105, Raleigh NC

919.747.9899

Location on Google maps

 

(ish) Delicatessen (Sandwiches) on July 19

702 N. Person Street, Raleigh NC

(984) 200.8189

Location on Google maps

 

Peace & Saint (Hookah, Cocktail Lounge) on June 26

616 St. Marys Street, Raleigh NC

Location on Google maps

 

Mosaic Cafe & Bistro (Bakery, Tapas) on June 16

203 West Weaver Street, Carrboro NC

(919) 967-5008

Location on Google maps

 

Libations 317 (Bistro, Cocktails) on June 12

317-117 W. Morgan Street, Raleigh NC

Location on Google maps

 

The Merchant (Cocktails) on June 8

126 S Salisbury Street, Raleigh NC

Location on Google maps

 

Boxyard RTP (Various) on June 6

  • Lawrence BBQ (Smoked meats)
  • Lagoon Bar (Leisure lounge – Open)
  • Buzzy Bakes (Bakery)
  • Beyu Caffe (Coffee)
  • Fullsteam Brewing (Beer)
  • Wonder Puff (Cotton Candy)
  • Carrburritos (Mexican)
  • Bulkogi Korean BBQ (Korean)
  • RTP Uncorked (Wine)
  • Meat & Graze (Charcuterie Plates)

At the Frontier, Location on Google maps

 

Tobacco Wood Brewing Company (Gastropub) on June 2

2500 Meridian Parkway, Durham NC

(919) 908-7035

Location on Google maps

 

Scratch Kitchen & Taproom (Southern) on May 27

160 E. Cedar Street, Cary NC

(919) 238-3389

Location on Google maps

 

Oak City Pizza (Italian) on May 26

2906 Hillsborough Street, Raleigh NC

(919) 322-2544

Location on Google maps

 

The Ark Royal (Tiki Bar) on May 20

410 Glenwood Avenue, Suite 350, Raleigh NC

Location on Google maps

 

Teets (Bar, Patio) on May 5

425 Glenwood Avenue, Raleigh NC

Location on Google maps

 

Torchy’s Tacos (Tex-Mex) on May 5

Midtown East, Raleigh NC

919.439.1177

Location on Google maps

 

Element Plant-based Gastropub (Vegan) on May 4

421 Fayetteville Street, Suite 103, Raleigh NC

833.756.8273

Location on Google maps

 

Bond Brothers Beer, Eastside (Beer) on May 1

602 E Chatham Street, Cary NC

Location on Google maps

 

Osteria Georgi (Italian) on April 30

201 S Elliott Road #100, Chapel Hill NC

Location on Google maps

 

Dame’s Chicken and Waffles (Southern) on April 20

147 E. Franklin Street, Chapel Hill NC

Location on Google maps

 

Cape Fear Seafood Company (Seafood) on April 19

2018 Clark Avenue, Raleigh NC

Location on Google maps

 

Hank’s Downtown Dive (Bar food) on April 14

111 E. Chatham Street, Cary NC

Location on Google maps

 

Park’s Food Street (Korean, Tacos, Ramen) on April 2

Cupdak, Ramyun Time, Taco Park

3219 Old Chapel Hill Road, Durham NC

Location on Google maps

 

Farmside Kitchen (Americana-Style) on April 1

5431 Page Road, Durham NC

Location on Google maps

 

The Goat Durham, 5600 Primary Drive in Morrisville
Picture from business website

The Goat Durham (American, Volleyball) on March 31

5600 Primary Drive, Morrisville NC

Location on Google maps

 

ParTee Shack (Mini Golf, American) on March 27

5300 Fayetteville Road, Garner NC

Location on Google maps

 

Arepa Culture (Latin American, Arepas) on March 15

6274 Glenwood Avenue # 100, Raleigh NC

Location on Google maps

 

Pine State Public House (Bar) on March 13

410 Glenwood Avenue, Suite 300, Raleigh NC

Location on Google maps

 

Venture Pizza (Pizza) on March 2

2320 Bale Street, #114, Raleigh NC

(919) 803-3015

Location on Google maps

 

Sushi Mon (Japanese, Sushi, Temporary Space) on March 1

3700 Glenwood Avenue, #150, Raleigh NC

Location on Google maps

 

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Bongiorno & Son (Italian Market) on February 19

8450 Honeycutt Road, Suite 106, Raleigh NC

919.594.1544

Location on Google maps

 

Old East Tavern (American) on February 11

1118 Environs Way, Chapel Hill NC

Location on Google maps

 

Di Fara Pizza Tavern (Italian) on February 9

111 E. Chatham Street, Cary NC

Location on Google maps

 

Lulu Bang Bang (Asian) on February 4

5418 Page Road, Durham NC

(919) 908-1851

Location on Google maps

 

Sam Jones BBQ (Southern) on January 28

502 W. Lenoir Street, Raleigh NC

984.206.2555

Location on Google maps

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