Looking to find the new restaurants and bars coming to Raleigh, Durham, Cary, and Chapel Hill? This list compiles all the food and restaurant news online, on social media, and beyond. Note that opening dates are notoriously fickle and subject to change! Pictures and information will be updated as construction proceeds; all opening dates will likely change. Bookmark this page if you want to see what’s coming to the NC Triangle!
If you’re looking for new restaurants that have recently opened in Raleigh, Durham, Cary-Morrisville, Chapel Hill and Carrboro, click on these links.
Choose your City and Area – Last updated on 11/8/26
Raleigh – Durham – Cary and Morrisville – Chapel Hill and Carrboro
RESTAURANTS AND BARS OPENING SOON – RALEIGH
Alcove at the Gables (Coffee, Cocktails) in 2026
1217 Wake Forest Road, Raleigh NC 27604
Lucky AF (Sushi) in 2026
1210 Ridge Rd, Raleigh, NC 27607
Brecotea Bakery (Asian Bakery) in 2026
6210 Plantation Center Dr. Ste 109. Raleigh, NC 27616
Shinjuku Station Revolving Sushi Bar (Japanese, Sushi) in 2026
6250 Plantation Center Dr Ste. 100, Raleigh, NC 27616
Madeleine (Coffee, Cafe) in 2026
421 N Harrington St Ste 110, Raleigh, NC 27603
Sadlack’s Heroes (Sandwiches) in 2026?
913 W Morgan St, Raleigh, NC 27603
Five Guys Downtown (Burgers) in 2027?
442 Fayetteville Street, Raleigh, NC 27601
Pizzeria di Territorio and Stocaggio (Pizza, Speakeasy) in early 2027
301 W. Cabarrus Street, Raleigh NC 27601
Little Saint Cocktail Bar in 2027
St. Albans building in NHID
Wren Rooftop (Bar) in 2027
Oberlin Hotel – Curio
501 Woodburn Rd, Raleigh, NC 27605
Yard Cafe and Dog Park in 2027
1115 W. Lenoir St., Raleigh, NC 27603
Lina’s Bakery & Café in 2026
6617 Falls of Neuse Rd #105, Raleigh, NC 27615
Casa Nama (Japanese) in 2026
2020 Progress Ct Suite 150, Raleigh, NC 27608
Level 99 (Entertainment) and Fogo de Chao in 2027
Crabtree Valley Mall
42nd Street Oyster Bar 2.0 (Seafood) in 2027
508 W. Jones Street, Raleigh, NC 27603
The Artist Lounge (Cafe, community) in 2026
122 S Salisbury St, Raleigh, NC 27601
New Stanbury concept?
936 N. Blount Street, Raleigh, NC 27604
Jaggers (Burgers, Chicken) in 2026
6711 Glenwood Avenue, Raleigh, NC 27612
Basic Brewing (Beer) in 2026
The Platform
600 W Cabarrus St, Raleigh, NC 27603
Voodoo Brewing (Beer) in 2026
501 Fayetteville Street, Raleigh, NC 27601
Pikasso Swig Craft Bar (Cocktail Bar) in 2026
400 Fayetteville St, Raleigh, NC 27601
Raleigh Iron Works in 2026
Lewis Barbecue (Smoked meats) in 2027
Salvage Yard
1235 Wicker Drive, Building B, Raleigh, NC
Grand Asia Market 2.0 in 2027
Plaza West, Raleigh
5563 Western Blvd Ste 6A, Raleigh, NC 27606
Seaboard Station
Pizzeria Toro, Common Market in 2027
807 Halifax Street, Raleigh, NC 27604
Pins Mechanical Co (Bowling, Games) in 2027
Miles Apartments
10 W Franklin St, Raleigh, NC 27604
North Hills – Multiple districts
Mia’s Bakery in 2026
North Hills, Main District Expansion
4200 Lassiter Mill Road
Midway Event Center (Food Hall) in 2026?
NC State Fairgrounds
RESTAURANTS AND BARS OPENING SOON – DURHAM
Oakwood Deli (Sandwiches) in 2026
706 E. Main Street, Durham, NC 27701
Prime STQ (Steakhouse, Barbeque) in 2026
DiFara Pizza Tavern (Italian)
High Horse (Live fire) in 2026
Horseshoe at Hub RTP
Park Offices Dr, Durham, NC 27713
Fogo do Chao (Brazilian BBQ) in 2026
8030 Renaissance Pkwy, Durham, NC 27713
Restaurant Cornelia and the Vintner and the Baker in Spring of 2027
949 Washington Street, Durham NC 27701
RESTAURANTS AND BARS OPENING SOON – CARY, MORRISVILLE
Topsail Steamer (Seafood) in 2026
214 E. Chatham Street, Cary NC 27511
Tim Hortons (Donuts) in 2026
1008 Morrisville Carpenter Road, Morrisville NC 27560
Doherty’s Irish Pub (Bar Food) in 2026?
701 E. Chatham Street, Cary NC 27511
Once in a Blue Moon Bakery in 2026
105 E Chatham Street, Cary NC 27511
H&H Bagels, Eastcut Sandwich Bar (Bagels, Sandwiches) in 2026
Waverly Place
302 Colonades Way, Cary NC 27518
The Salty (Donuts, Coffee) in 2026
1 Fenton Main St, Cary, NC 27511
Lotte Plaza Market (Asian groceries) in 2027
4031 Davis Drive, Morrisville NC 27560
RESTAURANTS AND BARS OPENING SOON – CHAPEL HILL, CARRBORO, PITTSBORO
Cat’s Cradle 2.0 (Music) in 2026
107 Brewer Lane, Carrboro, NC 27510
Postino Chapel Hill (Wine, Sandwiches) in 2026
201 S. Estes Drive, Suite 302, Chapel Hill, NC 27514
La Cocina de la Nonna, Nona’s Cafe (Italian) in 2027
39 West Street, Pittsboro NC 27312
Longleaf Swine (Barbecue) in 2026
307 E Main St, Carrboro, NC 27510
Ayra Indian in Q4 of 2026
2110 Environ Way, Chapel Hill, NC 27517
RESTAURANTS AND BARS COMING SOON AND OPEN – BEYOND THE TRIANGLE
Buc-ees in November of 2027
1447 Trollingwood Hawfields Road, Mebane NC 27302
Now open outside the Triangle
Sanctum Coffee and Wine Bar on December 29
305 Williamsboro Street, Oxford, NC 27565
Serratore’s Pizza and Pasta (Italian) on August 29
112 N Churton St, Hillsborough, NC 27278
Wawa (Sandwiches, convenience store) on July 24
55 Masonboro Dr, Garner, NC 27529
Theodosia (Seafood) on May 23
1461 Duck Road, Duck, NC 27949