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.
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 COMING SOON – RALEIGH
Purr Cup Cafe (Cat Cafe) on October 1
210 Prospect Avenue
Longleaf Swine BBQ (Southern) in 2020
300 E Edenton Street
The Merchant (Cocktails) in 2020
126 S Salisbury Street
Cut & Gather (Southern Wood-fired) in 2020
13100 Falls of Neuse Road
Arepa Culture (Latin American, Arepas) in 2020
6274 Glenwood Avenue # 100
Vault Craft Beer (Beer) in 2020
518 W. South Street
Pazza Pasta (Italian) at Morgan Street Food Hall in 2020
Philly’s Cheesesteaks (Sandwiches) in 2020
35 W. Davie Street
Snooze Eatery (Breakfast, Lunch) in 2020
Midtown East
Standard Beer and Foods (Brewpub) in 2020
205 E. Franklin 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
BB’s Crispy Chicken (Fried Chicken) in 2020
Midtown East
Urban Axes Raleigh in spring of 2020
2415 Atlantic Avenue
The Preserve BBQ from Pitmaster Ed Mitchell in 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
Lulu Bang Bang (Asian) in 2020
5418 Page Road
Press Coffee and Crepes in 2020
American Tobacco Campus
Macondo (Latin American) in 2020
200 Morris Street
Corpse Reviver (Cocktail Bar) in 2020
Durham Distillery
711 Washington Street
BB’s Crispy Chicken (Fried Chicken) in early 2020
University Hills
Boxyard RTP (Various) in Spring of 2021
- Lawrence BBQ (Smoked meats)
- 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
The Kingsman of Cary Bourbon & Jazz in 2020
926 NE Maynard Street
(919) 650-1290
Cha House (Boba tea, Snacks) in 2020
1319 Kildaire Farm Road
Daybreak (Breakfast, Brunch) in 2020
156 E. Chatham Street
Di Fara Pizza Tavern (Italian) in 2020
111 E. Chatham Street
Rush Hour Karting (Go Karts) in October of 2020
Airport Blvd and 54
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
Iza Whiskey & Eats (Japanese) in 2020
370 E. Main Street, Suite 140
Carrboro, NC
Dame’s Chicken and Waffles (Southern) in 2020
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 Summer of 2020
Exit 97 on I-95
Selma, NC
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