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
Crave Hot Dogs & Barbecue (American) on December 18
1028 Oberlin Road, Raleigh NC
Rubies at Five Points (Music Venue) on December 16
347B W. Main Street, Durham NC
Crawford Cookshop (Americana) on December 3
401 Main Street, Clayton, NC
Queeny’s (Grill, Coffee) on November 27
319 Chapel Hill Street, Durham NC
Cugino Forno Durham (Neapolitan Pizza) on November 11
800 Taylor Street – Golden Belt, Durham NC
Fullsteam RTP (Beer, Pizza) on November 5
900 Park Offices Dr, Suite 140, Durham NC
BB’s Crispy Chicken (Fried Chicken) on October 30
Midtown East
2920 Sherman Oak Place, Unit 140, Raleigh NC
Lagoon Bar (Tiki drinks) on October 29
900 Park Offices Dr, Suite 200, Durham NC
La Grassa Pastificio (Italian) on October 21
908 NE Maynard Road, Cary NC
Cucciolo Terrazza (Italian) at North Hills on October 15
4200 Plaza Street, Raleigh NC
Bee BanhMi (Vietnamese, Sandwiches) on October 15
1871 Lake Pine Drive, Cary, NC 27511
919.650.3485
Slice Pie Company (Pie, Sweets) on October 6
1400 S. Saunders Street, Raleigh NC
Franklin Motors Beer Garden (Bar) on October 5
601 W. Franklin Street, Chapel Hill NC
Day & Night RDU (Cereal Bar) on October 5
6325 Falls of Neuse Road, Raleigh NC
Darby Bar (Lounge, Small Plates) on October 1
180 E. Davie Street, Suite 170, Raleigh NC
Union Special (Bakery) on September 29
401 Fayetteville Street, Raleigh NC
Botanical Lounge (Bar, Tapas) on September 29
419 Glenwood Avenue, Raleigh NC
Taco Addicts (Mexican) on September 6
131 Crossroads Blvd, Cary NC
Flip Side Donuts on August 21
9958 Chapel Hill Road, Morrisville, NC 27560
(919) 234-0121
Tesoro (Italian) on August 17
100 East Weaver Street, Carrboro NC
City Barbeque (Smoked Meats) on August 16
4122 Lake Boone Trail, Raleigh NC
The Slush (Frozen Drinks) on August 14
321 W. Main Street, Durham NC
(984) 244-7462
Young Hearts Distilling on August 14
225 S. Wilmington Street, Raleigh NC
Grata Cafe (Italian) on August 3
200 N Greensboro Street, Suite B12, Carrboro NC
Press Coffee + Crepes (Cafe) on July 28
359 Blackwell Street, Durham NC
(919) 748-3142
Ideal’s Sandwich and Grocery (Sandwiches) on July 23
2108 Angier Avenue, Durham NC
(919) 724-0241
Midtown Pho (Vietnamese) on July 23
424 E Six Forks Road, Suite 105, Raleigh NC
919.747.9899
(ish) Delicatessen (Sandwiches) on July 19
702 N. Person Street, Raleigh NC
(984) 200.8189
Peace & Saint (Hookah, Cocktail Lounge) on June 26
616 St. Marys Street, Raleigh NC
Mosaic Cafe & Bistro (Bakery, Tapas) on June 16
203 West Weaver Street, Carrboro NC
(919) 967-5008
Libations 317 (Bistro, Cocktails) on June 12
317-117 W. Morgan Street, Raleigh NC
The Merchant (Cocktails) on June 8
126 S Salisbury Street, Raleigh NC
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
Scratch Kitchen & Taproom (Southern) on May 27
160 E. Cedar Street, Cary NC
(919) 238-3389
Oak City Pizza (Italian) on May 26
2906 Hillsborough Street, Raleigh NC
(919) 322-2544
The Ark Royal (Tiki Bar) on May 20
410 Glenwood Avenue, Suite 350, Raleigh NC
Teets (Bar, Patio) on May 5
425 Glenwood Avenue, Raleigh NC
Torchy’s Tacos (Tex-Mex) on May 5
Midtown East, Raleigh NC
919.439.1177
Element Plant-based Gastropub (Vegan) on May 4
421 Fayetteville Street, Suite 103, Raleigh NC
833.756.8273
Bond Brothers Beer, Eastside (Beer) on May 1
602 E Chatham Street, Cary NC
Osteria Georgi (Italian) on April 30
201 S Elliott Road #100, Chapel Hill NC
Dame’s Chicken and Waffles (Southern) on April 20
147 E. Franklin Street, Chapel Hill NC
Cape Fear Seafood Company (Seafood) on April 19
2018 Clark Avenue, Raleigh NC
Hank’s Downtown Dive (Bar food) on April 14
111 E. Chatham Street, Cary NC
Park’s Food Street (Korean, Tacos, Ramen) on April 2
Cupdak, Ramyun Time, Taco Park
3219 Old Chapel Hill Road, Durham NC
Farmside Kitchen (Americana-Style) on April 1
5431 Page Road, Durham NC
Picture from business websiteThe Goat Durham (American, Volleyball) on March 31
5600 Primary Drive, Morrisville NC
ParTee Shack (Mini Golf, American) on March 27
5300 Fayetteville Road, Garner NC
Arepa Culture (Latin American, Arepas) on March 15
6274 Glenwood Avenue # 100, Raleigh NC
Pine State Public House (Bar) on March 13
410 Glenwood Avenue, Suite 300, Raleigh NC
Venture Pizza (Pizza) on March 2
2320 Bale Street, #114, Raleigh NC
(919) 803-3015
Sushi Mon (Japanese, Sushi, Temporary Space) on March 1
3700 Glenwood Avenue, #150, Raleigh NC
Bongiorno & Son (Italian Market) on February 19
8450 Honeycutt Road, Suite 106, Raleigh NC
919.594.1544
Old East Tavern (American) on February 11
1118 Environs Way, Chapel Hill NC
Di Fara Pizza Tavern (Italian) on February 9
111 E. Chatham Street, Cary NC
Lulu Bang Bang (Asian) on February 4
5418 Page Road, Durham NC
(919) 908-1851
Sam Jones BBQ (Southern) on January 28
502 W. Lenoir Street, Raleigh NC
984.206.2555