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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Raleigh – Durham – Cary and Morrisville – Chapel Hill and Carrboro
RESTAURANTS AND BARS COMING SOON – RALEIGH
Peace & Saint (Lounge) in 2021
616 St. Marys Street
Tacos El Patron 323 (Mexican) in Summer of 2021
111 Seaboard Avenue, #110
Slice Pie Company (Pie, Sweets) in 2021
1400 S. Saunders Street
Rainbow Luncheonette in early 2021
911 N. West Street
Ladyfingers (Gourmet Caterer) in 2021
Glenwood Place
Sushi Mon (Japanese, Sushi) in 2021
Temporary space now open at 3700 Glenwood #150
3800 Glenwood Avenue
Fine Folk (American) in 2021
2409 Crabtree Boulevard, #102
Redneck BBQ Lab (Smoked Meats) in Summer of 2021
4120-135 Main at North Hills
Gym Tacos (Mexican) in 2021
3701 Hillsborough Street
Longleaf Swine BBQ (Southern) in Summer of 2021 (Open for take-out)
300 E Edenton Street
(ish) Delicatessen in 2021
702 N. Person Street
Union Special (Bakery) in Fall of 2021
401 Fayetteville Street
Cut & Gather (Southern Wood-fired) in 2021
13100 Falls of Neuse Road
Vault Craft Beer (Beer) in 2021
518 W. South Street
Shady Grove Cider in 2022
East End Market
Location on Google maps
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
Friendship Barbecue (Smoked meats) in 2021
303 N. West Street
BB’s Crispy Chicken (Fried Chicken) in 2021
Midtown East
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
Cugino Forno Durham (Neapolitan Pizza) in August 2021
800 Taylor Street – Golden Belt
Macondo (Latin American) in 2021
200 Morris Street
Queeny’s (Grill, Coffee) in Summer of 2021
319 Chapel Hill Street
BB’s Crispy Chicken (Fried Chicken) in early 2021
University Hills
Boxyard RTP (Various) in Summer of 2021
- Lawrence BBQ (Smoked meats – Open)
- Lagoon Bar (Leisure lounge)
- Carrburritos (Mexican)
- Beyu Caffe (Southern)
- Bulkogi Korean BBQ (Korean)
- Buzzy Bakes (Bakery – Open)
- Fullsteam Brewing RTP (Beer)
- Meat & Graze (Charcuterie Plates)
- Wonderpuff (Cotton Candy)
- RTP Uncorked (Wine)
At the Frontier, Location on Google maps
RESTAURANTS AND BARS OPENING SOON – CARY, MORRISVILLE
La Grassa Pastificio (Italian) in June
908 NE Maynard Road
Bull City Ciderworks (Cider) in 2021
210 E Chatham Street
A’Verde Cocina and Tequila Bar (Mexican) in Summer of 2021
2300 Walnut Street
Location on Google maps
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 spring of 2022
- Crawford Brothers Steakhouse (Steak)
- M Sushi (Japanese)
- M Test Kitchen (Asian)
- Superica (Tex-Mex)
- Colletta (Italian)
- Cru Food and Wine Bar
- Honeysuckle Gelato
- Dram and Draught (Bar)
- Paragon Theaters
Location on Google maps (South of Wake Med Soccer Park)
RESTAURANTS AND BARS OPENING SOON – CHAPEL HILL, CARRBORO
Mosaic Cafe & Bistro (Bakery, Tapas) on June 16
203 West Weaver Street, Carrboro
(919) 967-5008
Flying Biscuit Cafe (Southern) in 2021
201 S Estes Drive Unit E2
(919) 322-2330
Tesoro (Italian) in 2021
100 East Weaver Street, Carrboro
RESTAURANTS AND BARS OPEN AND COMING SOON – BEYOND THE TRIANGLE
Crawford Cookshop (Americana) in Summer of 2021
401 Main Street
Clayton, NC
Craften Clayton (Food Hall) in 2021
229 Briarcliff Drive
Clayton, NC 27527
Craften Knightdale (Food Hall) in 2021
706 Money Court
Knightdale, NC 27545
Old North State Food Hall in 2021
Exit 97 on I-95
Selma, NC
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