Diners' Choice: Great for brunch restaurants in Raleigh / Durham / Chapel Hill

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Updated September 05, 2024

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Irregardless

4.6

4.6 (5841)

$30 and under

Farm-to-table

Raleigh

About the restaurant

Get ready for a delightful culinary journey at Irregardless! A beloved gem in downtown Raleigh serving fresh, seasonal vegetarian delights + carnivore options. Locally owned and bursting with flavor, our menu promises an unforgettable experience.

Join us for lunch, dinner, or weekend brunch! Our menu offers something for everyone.

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Rogervip

Dined 3 days ago

Great service and great food. Outdoor seating was pleasant.

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4.6

4.6 (376)

$30 and under

Contemporary American

Raleigh

About the restaurant

Catering Works is proud to present NCMACafe, located at the North Carolina Museum of Art WEST BUILDING. Our menu features a variety of Southern-inspired fare with International influence. Premium wines, crafted coffee drinks and in February of 2023, the long-awaited return of weekend brunch at the Museum of Art.

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Neal

Dined 6 days ago

We have always looked forward to dining here. The menu has interesting, well prepared choices. Good servers. Pricing is correct.

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It's A Southern Thing Ellis Crossings

4.6

4.6 (42)

$30 and under

Regional American (Southern)

Durham

About the restaurant

It's A Southern Thing is our owner's personal love letter to The South. We've proudly served Downtown Durham since 2017 and are thrilled to expand and open up our second location here at Ellis Crossing. Known for our unique take on traditional Southern fair, we welcome you with a laid back atmosphere, Southern hospitality, delicious craft cocktails and thoughtfully created, scratch made dishes. From our best-selling Shrimp and Grits to Sweet Tea Brined Pork Chops, Fried Green Tomatoes, Collard Greens, Chicken and Waffle Skewers and everything in between, you will find familiar flavors presented in an original way. Offering brunch and dinner seven days a week, with extended bar hours and a private dining area for small functions, we invite you to come in, stay a while and let us show you why so many customers love being part of our It's A Southern Thing family.

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OpenTable Diner

Dined on Aug 17, 2024

Very good service. Visually appealing food that was very tasty.

Element Gastropub

4.5

4.5 (396)

$30 and under

Unspecified

Raleigh

About the restaurant

Element: the simplest principal of a subject. Here at Element, we believe that sharing quality food and drink is the simplest and best way to create memories and cultivate friendships. Nestled in the great City of Oaks, Element is here to showcase that a plant-based meal can be delicious to both omnivores and vegan foodies alike.

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Amanda

Dined on Aug 27, 2024

Food was amazing as always. The spicy Dan Dan noodles are fantastic!!

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Simply Crepes Cafe of Raleigh

4.4

4.4 (165)

$30 and under

American

Raleigh

About the restaurant

A full-service restaurant and bar. Offers progressively traditional, French Canadian farmhouse vibes. Scratch-made comfort food is handcrafted in our kitchen using fresh meats, produce, signature sauces and dressings.

Menu Musings: Nosh on some of fan favorites for breakfast like French toast, Maple Sausage Stackers, oatmeal creme brulee, simply strawberry crepes. Lunch can be healthy! Many gluten and dairy free options. Try a Mediterranean Chicken (or make it vegetarian with tofu). Vegan friends love the Thai Curry Crepe. Food Network has featured our Rugby Crepe on The Best Thing I Ever Ate. Try it, is it the best?! Come for dinner and grab a burger or fried chicken sandwich. After dinner nutella dessert crepes - yes!

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Lanvip

Dined on Aug 31, 2024

Amazing food and drinks!!! Love the coffee flights and all the interesting cocktails available. Wish I could try my cocktails but it was morning lol

Lafayette Village Grill

4.3

4.3 (568)

$30 and under

American

Raleigh

About the restaurant

An American grill with a delightful Southern twist. Serving as the flagship restaurant of Lafayette Village Shopping Center in North Raleigh since 2010, we have recently undergone renovations and re-opened in May 2023.

At The Village Grill, we take pride in offering a diverse range of culinary delights that capture the essence of American cuisine while infusing it with the flavors of the South. Our Chef skillfully crafted each dish using high-quality, locally sourced ingredients, ensuring a memorable dining experience for every guest. Whether you’re seeking a refreshing beverage to complement your meal or simply looking to unwind, we have you covered. Our extensive drink menu boasts an impressive selection of beers, wines, and handcrafted cocktails, carefully curated to suit a variety of preferences and palates.

***WE DO NOT TAKE OUTDOOR PATIO RESERVATIONS - RESERVATIONS ARE GUARANTEED FOR INDOOR DINING ONLY***

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Kimberly

Dined on Aug 25, 2024

great food, great service and sitting outside is perfect

Tupelo Honey - Raleigh

4.3

4.3 (3657)

$30 and under

Regional American (Contemporary Southern)

Raleigh

About the restaurant

Tupelo Honey is a revival of Southern food and traditions rooted in the Carolina Mountains we call home. We craft brunches, lunches and suppers that bring family and friends around the table and allow for conversations and cocktails to linger longer than usual. Always scratch-made, always responsibly-soured, and always Southern.
Reservations recommended for weekends.

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Tina

Dined 3 days ago

Delicious. Great service. Can’t wait to go back. 😊

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Carolina Brewery - Chapel Hill

4.2

4.2 (209)

$30 and under

Regional American (Southern)

Chapel Hill

About the restaurant

Since 1995, we have been proudly serving the locals, students and visitors to Chapel Hill. A lot has changed in both our town and the craft beer industry since we opened our doors as the culmination of a business school plan I wrote my senior year at UNC. Today, we celebrate our North Carolina roots with a made-from-scratch menu focused on Carolina foods in a newly renovated building. I hope you enjoy a true Carolina experience here at Carolina Brewery and will look for our award winning beers on your travels throughout the Carolinas.
Cheers,
Robert Poitras
Owner/Founder

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Daniela

Dined on Aug 21, 2024

The hamburguer Carolina is awesome and the crafted beers are delicious. Everyone there is super kind.

Parkside Restaurant

4.2

4.2 (117)

$30 and under

American

Wendell

About the restaurant

Welcome to Parkside Restaurant in Wendell! We are so glad you can join us at our new location in beautiful Treelight Square, Wendell Falls. We have worked hard on this new iteration of Parkside and have tried to encapsulate everything that is well loved from our Downtown Raleigh restaurant to bring here to you. Locally owned and operated, Parkside is the cornerstone of comfort and fresh food. You will find a relaxing place to enjoy an evening in one of our cozy booths or a gathering place for your friends and family to celebrate special occasions in our spacious dining room or semi private dining. At the center of our gorgeous restaurant, you will find our marble bar boasting a large selection of draft beers, wines, and top shelf whiskeys.

We strive to provide top notch service day and night, whether you're in for a quick lunch or night out. You can also find us on Doordash and Toast TakeOut via our website.

We are so excited to be part of the Wendell Falls community!

919-374-7162

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Charlene

Dined on Aug 24, 2024

As first time patrons, we were very impressed with the restaurant’s vibe. Casual, clean, comfortable. Food was great as was the beer selection. Definitely will dine there again.

Ay Por Dios! Mexican Bistro

3.9

3.9 (37)

$30 and under

Mexican

Chapel Hill

About the restaurant

Our dishes are made only with fresh, seasonal ingredients and our dynamic menu offers a wide selection of the best foods from each culture. The restaurant is inspired by authentic Mexican food and culture.

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Jessica

Dined on Aug 17, 2024

Veggie tacos were good and decent price but the meat and seafood items seemed overpriced but in full disclosure I did not order them. Service was great and the place is gorgeous. However, the music was this awful fake pop music (re-recorded pop songs, so not by original artists) and there were commercials that played in between some songs as well. It was very distracting and given the price point of the restaurant, off-putting.

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