Looking to find the new restaurants and bars 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, all opening dates will likely change. Bookmark this page if you want to see what’s coming to the Triangle, I’ll be updating the list regularly with pictures and dates!
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 OPENING SOON – RALEIGH
Cora Kitchen and Bar (Latin small plates) in August of 2026
701 N Person St, Raleigh, NC 27604
Cafe Royale (Coffee, Cocktails) in August of 2026
1000 Social Street, Raleigh NC 27609
Gallicchios Market and Eatery in August of 2026
702 N Person St, Raleigh, NC 27604
Shinmai Moku (Izakaya) in September of 2026
Quail Corners Shopping Center
1200 E Millbrook Rd Ste 126, Raleigh, NC 27609
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
Wren Rooftop (Bar) in 2026
Oberlin Hotel – Curio
501 Woodburn Rd, Raleigh, NC 27605
Ladybug Creamery (Ice cream) in 2026
3710 Exchange Glenwood Place Raleigh NC 27612
Lina’s Bakery & Café in August 2026
6617 Falls of Neuse Rd #105, Raleigh, NC 27615
Level 99 (Entertainment) and Fogo de Chao in 2026
Crabtree Valley Mall
Casa Nama (Japanese) in 2026
2020 Progress Ct Suite 150, Raleigh, NC 27608
42nd Street Oyster Bar 2.0 (Seafood) in 2026?
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 Fall of 2026
The Platform
600 W Cabarrus St, Raleigh, NC 27603
Voodoo Brewing (Beer) in 2026
501 Fayetteville Street, Raleigh, NC 27601
The Third House (Cocktail Bar) in 2026
400 Fayetteville St, Raleigh, NC 27601
Raleigh Iron Works in 2026
Lewis Barbecue (Smoked meats) in 2026
Salvage Yard
1235 Wicker Drive, Building B, Raleigh, NC
Seaboard Station
Pizzeria Toro, Common Market in late 2026
807 Halifax Street, Raleigh, NC 27604
Pins Mechanical Co (Bowling, Games) in 2026
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 2027?
NC State Fairgrounds
RESTAURANTS AND BARS OPENING SOON – DURHAM
M Nikkei (Robatayaki, hand rolls) in 2026
101 E Chapel Hill St, Durham, NC 27701
Melao Columbian Bistro in September 2026
810 N Mangum St, Durham, NC 27701
American Tobacco Campus
New Fullsteam Brewery (Beer) in September 2026
Powerplant at the American Tobacco Campus
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
Location TBD
RESTAURANTS AND BARS OPENING SOON – CARY, MORRISVILLE
UMI Hotpot Sushi & Seafood Buffet (Japanese, Seafood) on August 21
Cross Roads Plaza, 1805 Walnut St, Cary, NC 27518
Lloyd’s Full Service in August 2026
107 E Chatham St, Cary, NC 27511
Ala Rahi (Persian, Mediterranean) in August 2026
1080 Darrington Dr, Cary, NC 27513
Tim Hortons (Donuts) in 2026
1008 Morrisville Carpenter Road, Morrisville NC 27560
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
Sweet Paris Creperie and Cafe in 2026
The Salty (Donuts, Coffee) in 2026
1 Fenton Main St, Cary, NC 27511
RESTAURANTS AND BARS OPENING SOON – CHAPEL HILL, CARRBORO, PITTSBORO
a Tavolo Italian Eatery (Italian) in August of 2026
Mosaic at Chatham Park
367 Freedom Parkway, Suite 130, Pittsboro, NC 27312
Longleaf Swine (Barbecue) in 2026
307 E Main St, Carrboro, NC 27510
Ayra Indian in Q2 of 2026
2110 Environ Way, Chapel Hill, NC 27517
Cat’s Cradle 2.0 (Music venue)
107 Brewer Lane, Carrboro NC 27510
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