Looking to find the new restaurants and bars coming to Raleigh, Durham, Cary, and Chapel Hill? This list compiles all the news online, on social media and beyond. Note that opening dates are notoriously fickle and subject to change! Pictures will be updated as construction proceeds, all opening dates will likely change. Bookmark this page if you want to see what’s coming to the Triangle, I’ll be updating the list regularly with pictures and dates!
If you’re looking for new restaurants that have recently opened in Raleigh, Durham, Cary-Morrisville, Chapel Hill and Carrboro, click on these links.
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Raleigh – Durham – Cary and Morrisville – Chapel Hill and Carrboro
RESTAURANTS AND BARS OPENING SOON – RALEIGH
Raising Canes Raleigh (Chicken) on January 27
2420 Hillsborough Street, Raleigh NC 27607
The Newsagent’s Shop (Books, Coffee) on January 31
228 Fayetteville Street, Raleigh NC 27601
Rosebud Cocktail Bar in February 2026
237 South Wilmington Street Raleigh, NC 27601
42nd Street Oyster Bar 2.0 (Seafood) in early 2026
508 W. Jones Street, Raleigh NC 27603
Kokoro Ramen and Izakaya (Japanese) in 2026
200 E. Martin Street, Raleigh NC 27601
Jaggers (Burgers, Chicken) in 2026
6711 Glenwood Avenue, Raleigh NC 27612
Voodoo Brewing (Beer) in 2026
501 Fayetteville Street, Raleigh NC 27601
Activate Raleigh (Games, activities, bar) on March 13
601 E. Six Forks Road Raleigh NC 27609
Shinmai Moku (Izakaya)
Quail Corners Shopping Center, Raleigh
The Third House (Cocktail Bar) in 2026
400 Fayetteville St, Raleigh, NC 27601
Big Cat Brookside (Mystery) in February 2026
1000 Brookside Dr Ste 119, Raleigh, NC 27604
The Exchange
Pranzo (Italian aperitivo) in April 2026
1000 Social Street, Suite 150, Raleigh NC 27609
Monya Ramen & Izakaya (Japanese) in 2026
3800 Glenwood Ave Suite 110, Raleigh, NC 27612
Bright Side Books & Wine (Wine bar) in 2026
The Platform
600 W Cabarrus St, Raleigh, NC 27603
Raleigh Iron Works in 2026
NOCO Brews and Bites Taproom (Beer) in early 2026
Salvage Yard
1235 Wicker Drive, Building B, Raleigh, NC
Bottiwalla (Indian street food) in 2026
Lewis Barbecue (Smoked meats) in 2026
Seaboard Station
Pizzeria Toro, Common Market in 2026
807 Halifax Street, Raleigh NC 27604
Pins Mechanical Co (Bowling, Games) in 2026
Miles Apartments
10 W Franklin St, Raleigh, NC 27604
North Hills – Multiple districts
Mia’s Bakery in 2026
North Hills, Main District Expansion
4200 Lassiter Mill Road
Velvet Taco (Mexican) in 2026
North Hills, Park District
4208 Six Forks Road, Raleigh, NC 27609
Standard Beer + Food in 2026
North Hills Innovation District
540 St. Albans Drive, Suite 130, Raleigh NC, 27609
Midway Event Center (Food Hall) in 2027?
NC State Fairgrounds
RESTAURANTS AND BARS OPENING SOON – DURHAM
Gyu-kaku (Japanese BBQ) in 2026
214 Hunt St Suite 100, Durham, NC 27701
American Tobacco Campus
New Fullsteam Brewery (Beer) in 2026
Powerplant at the American Tobacco Campus
East of Texas (Tex-Mex, BBQ) in Summer of 2026
Reed Building
Hops & Flower (Bodega) in early 2026
2104 Hillsborough Road, Durham NC 27705
Prime STQ (Steakhouse, Barbeque) in 2026
DiFara Pizza Tavern (Italian)
High Horse (Live fire) in 2026
Horseshoe at Hub RTP
Park Offices Dr, Durham, NC 27713
Fogo do Chao (Brazilian BBQ) in 2026
8030 Renaissance Pkwy, Durham, NC 27713
E.O’s Athletic Club (Sports bar) in 2026
341 W Main St, Durham, NC 27701
Lutra Cafe and Bakery in 2026
312 Blackwell St., Noell Building #102, Durham NC 27701
Red Phone Booth (Speakeasy, Pizza) in late 2026
Downtown Durham, TBD
RESTAURANTS AND BARS OPENING SOON – CARY, MORRISVILLE
Once in a Blue Moon Bakery in 2026
105 E Chatham Street, Cary NC 27511
Lloyd’s Full Service in 2026
107 E Chatham St, Cary, NC 27511
Sweet Paris Creperie and Cafe in 2026
Fenton District
RESTAURANTS AND BARS OPENING SOON – CHAPEL HILL, CARRBORO, PITTSBORO
a Tavolo Italian Eatery (Italian) in spring 2026
Mosaic at Chatham Park
Ayra Indian in Q2 of 2026
Chapel Hill, NC
Cat’s Cradle 2.0 (Music venue)
107 Brewer Lane, Carrboro NC 27510
RESTAURANTS AND BARS COMING SOON AND OPEN – BEYOND THE TRIANGLE
Buc-ees in 2027-2028
1425 Trollingwood Hawfields Road, Mebane NC 27302
Now open outside the Triangle
Sanctum Coffee and Wine Bar on December 29
305 Williamsboro Street, Oxford, NC 27565
Serratore’s Pizza and Pasta (Italian) on August 29
112 N Churton St, Hillsborough, NC 27278
Wawa (Sandwiches, convenience store) on July 24
55 Masonboro Dr, Garner, NC 27529
Theodosia (Seafood) on May 23
1461 Duck Road, Duck, NC 27949
The Counter at the Chef and the Farmer (Southern) on December 5
128 W Gordon St, Kinston, NC 28501
Utica Bakery 2.0 (Italian Bakery) on November 16
430 Upchurch Street, Apex NC 27502
Krystal Burger/Circle K (Burgers) on June 24
4940 Raleigh Rd Parkway W, Wilson, NC 27896