Looking to find what new restaurants and bars are 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 but note, given the current pandemic, all opening dates will likely change.
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RESTAURANTS AND BARS COMING SOON – RALEIGH
Virgil’s Cocktails and Cocina (Mexican) in 2021
126 S. Salisbury Street
Sam Jones BBQ (Southern) in November of 2020
502 W. Lenoir Street
Bongiorno and Sons (Italian)
8450 Honeycutt Road, Suite 106
Rainbow Luncheonette in early 2021
911 N. West Street
Sushi Mon (Japanese, Sushi) in 2021
3800 Glenwood Avenue
Longleaf Swine BBQ (Southern) in 2021
300 E Edenton Street
The Merchant (Cocktails) in 2021
126 S Salisbury Street
Cut & Gather (Southern Wood-fired) in 2021
13100 Falls of Neuse Road
Arepa Culture (Latin American, Arepas) in 2021
6274 Glenwood Avenue # 100
Vault Craft Beer (Beer) in 2021
518 W. South Street
Pink Boot (Bar) in 2021
911 N. West Street
Pazza Pasta (Italian) at Morgan Street Food Hall in 2021
Cucciolo Terrazza (Italian) at North Hills in late 2021
Philly’s Cheesesteaks (Sandwiches) in 2021
35 W. Davie Street
Snooze Eatery (Breakfast, Lunch) in 2021
Midtown East
Torchy’s Tacos (Tex-Mex) in 2021
Midtown East
(ish) Delicatessen in 2021?
300 N. Dawson Street
Friendship Barbecue (Smoked meats) in 2021
303 N. West Street
BB’s Crispy Chicken (Fried Chicken) in 2021
Midtown East
Urban Axes Raleigh in 2021
2415 Atlantic Avenue
The Preserve BBQ from Pitmaster Ed Mitchell in 2021
513 Creekside Drive
Askew House (Vegetarian) in 2021
110 Glenwood Avenue
Wyatt’s Whole Hog Barbecue (Southern) in 2021
Gateway Plaza
2431 Crabtree Boulevard
RESTAURANTS AND BARS OPENING SOON – DURHAM
Lulu Bang Bang (Asian) week of 1/24
5418 Page Road
Press Coffee and Crepes in 2020
American Tobacco Campus
Macondo (Latin American) in 2021
200 Morris Street
BB’s Crispy Chicken (Fried Chicken) in early 2021
University Hills
Boxyard RTP (Various) in Spring of 2021
- Lawrence BBQ (Smoked meats)
- Lagoon Bar (Leisure lounge)
- Carrburritos (Mexican)
- Bulkogi Korean BBQ (Korean)
- Buzzy Cakes (Bakery)
- Fullsteam Brewing (Beer)
- RTP Uncorked (Wine)
At the Frontier, Location on Google maps
RESTAURANTS AND BARS OPENING SOON – CARY, MORRISVILLE
Di Fara Pizza Tavern (Italian) in 2020
111 E. Chatham Street
Hank’s Downtown Dive (Bar food)
111 E. Chatham Street
La Grassa Pastificio (Italian) in 2021
908 NE Maynard Road
The Kingsman of Cary Bourbon & Jazz in 2021
926 NE Maynard Street
(919) 650-1290
Rush Hour Karting (Go Karts) in 2021
Airport Blvd and 54
BB’s Crispy Chicken (Fried Chicken) in 2021
Parkside Town Commons
Fenton Development in late 2021
- Crawford Brothers Steakhouse (Steak)
- M Sushi (Japanese)
- Superica (Tex-Mex)
- Colletta (Italian)
- Honeysuckle Gelato
- Wegmans (Groceries)
- CMX Cinebistro
Location on Google maps (South of Wake Med Soccer Park)
RESTAURANTS AND BARS OPENING SOON – CHAPEL HILL, CARRBORO
Dame’s Chicken and Waffles (Southern) in 2021
147 E Franklin Street
RESTAURANTS AND BARS OPEN AND COMING SOON – BEYOND THE TRIANGLE
Prime Barbecue (Barbeque) opened in May of 2020
403 Knightdale Station Run
Knightdale, NC 27545
The Nomad (International) opened in May of 2020
122 King Street
Hillsborough, NC
Old North State Food Hall in 2021
Exit 97 on I-95
Selma, NC
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