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.
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RESTAURANTS AND BARS COMING SOON – RALEIGH
Flying Mayan (Southwest) in March 2020
319 Fayetteville Street
The Merchant (Cocktails) in Spring of 2020
126 S Salisbury Street
Killjoy (Cocktails) in Spring of 2020
116 N. West Street
Cut & Gather (Southern Wood-fired) in 2020
13100 Falls of Neuse Road
Arepa Culture (Latin American, Arepas) in Spring of 2020
6274 Glenwood Avenue # 100
Vault Craft Beer (Beer) in early 2020
518 W. South Street
Pazza Pasta (Italian) at Morgan Street Food Hall in 2020
Philly’s Cheesesteaks (Sandwiches) in Spring of 2020
35 W. Davie Street
Snooze Eatery (Breakfast, Lunch) in 2020
Midtown East
Standard Beer and Foods (Brewpub) in 2020
205 E. Franklin Street
Purr Cup Cafe (Cat Cafe) in 2020
210 Prospect Avenue
Longleaf Swine BBQ (Southern) at Transfer Co. Food Hall in 2020
500 E. Davie Street
2420 Hillsborough Street
(ish) Delicatessen in 2020?
300 N. Dawson Street
Friendship Barbecue (Smoked meats) in 2020
303 N. West Street
Rainbow Luncheonette and Pink Boot in 2020
911 N. West Street
New Five Star (Chinese-American) in June of 2020
303 N. West Street
BB’s Crispy Chicken (Fried Chicken) in early 2020
Midtown East
Urban Axes Raleigh in spring of 2020
2415 Atlantic Avenue
The Preserve BBQ from Pitmaster Ed Mitchell in early 2020
513 Creekside Drive
Sam Jones BBQ (Southern) in June of 2020
502 W. Lenoir Street
Luang Prabang (Laotian) in late 2020
The Dillon
Askew House (Vegetarian) in Summer of 2020
110 Glenwood Avenue
Wyatt’s Whole Hog Barbecue (Southern) in late 2020
Gateway Plaza
2431 Crabtree Boulevard
RESTAURANTS AND BARS OPENING SOON – DURHAM
Annexe Durham (Bar) in 2020
105 S. Mangum Street
Durham Food Hall in 2020
Liberty Warehouse Apartments
530 Foster Street
Press Coffee and Crepes in 2020
American Tobacco Campus
Macondo (Latin American) in early 2020
200 Morris Street
Bull City Solera and Taproom (International, Beer) in June of 2020
4120 University Drive
Two Roosters (Ice Cream) in Spring of 2020
Golden Belt near Hi-Wire
Corpse Reviver (Cocktail Bar) in early 2020
Durham Distillery
711 Washington Street
BB’s Crispy Chicken (Fried Chicken) in early 2020
University Hills
Boxyard RTP (Various) in Spring of 2020
- Lawrence BBQ (Smoked meats)
- Carrburritos (Mexican)
- Buzzy Cakes (Bakery)
- Fullsteam Brewing (Beer)
- RTP Uncorked (Wine)
At the Frontier, Location on Google maps
RESTAURANTS AND BARS OPENING SOON – CARY, MORRISVILLE
The Kingsman of Cary Bourbon & Jazz in early 2020
926 NE Maynard Street
(919) 650-1290
Cha House (Boba tea, Snacks) in 2020
Location to be announced
Daybreak (Breakfast, Brunch) in early 2020
156 E. Chatham Street
Di Fara Pizza Tavern (Italian) in early 2020
111 E. Chatham Street
Rush Hour Karting (Go Karts) in October of 2020
Airport Blvd
BB’s Crispy Chicken (Fried Chicken) in 2020
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 2020
147 E Franklin Street
Que Chula Tacos (Mexican) in 2020
140 W. Franklin Street
RESTAURANTS AND BARS COMING SOON – BEYOND THE TRIANGLE
Prime Barbecue (Barbeque) in March 2020
403 Knightdale Station Run
Knightdale, NC 27545
The Nomad (International) in 2020
122 King Street
Hillsborough, NC
Old North State Food Hall in Summer of 2020
Exit 97 on I-95
Selma, NC
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