It’s great to see 2024 end the year with a bang! There were quite a few new restaurants and bars opening in November and December, this list encompasses everything I was tracking and is not a complete list of everything that opened. But it will hopefully help you find a new and cool spot to check out. – Ron
Sidetrack Bar and Lounge (Bar) on December 27
6203 Millhouse Rd Chapel Hill, NC 27516
The Bend Bar (Wine, beer, cocktails) on December 21
853 W. Morgan Street, Raleigh NC 27603
Crank Arm Brewing (Beer) on December 20
620 Fernway Avenue, Durham NC 27701
Crawford Brothers Steakhouse at Fenton (Steak) on December 20
401 Fenton Gtwy Dr, Cary, NC 27511
Little Rey (Mexican) on December 9
1101 E Whitaker Mill Rd Suite 102, Raleigh, NC 27604
Tepuy Donuts on December 3
2820 Brentwood Avenue, Raleigh NC 27604
Ment Beverage Co. (Mead, cider bar) on November 16
312 Blackwell Street, Suite 103, Durham NC 27701
The Brass Tap (American, Beer) on November 11
16 N West St, Raleigh, NC 27603
True Food Kitchen on November 11
4104 Main at North Hills St, Raleigh, NC 27609
North Hills, Main District Expansion
High Rail at Hyatt House (Restaurant, Rooftop Bar) on November 8
11 Seaboard Ave 7th Floor, Raleigh, NC 27604
Coupe and Stein (Champagne bar) on October 29
800 Taylor St Suite 8-100, Durham, NC 27701
984.365.0902
Stella’s Dive Bar on October 26
911 N West St Suite 103, Raleigh, NC 27603
Aaktun (Latin-Asian cafe, tiki bar) on October 21
704 Ramseur Street, Durham NC 27701
919.251.9850
Village Tavern (American) on October 20
4140 Lassiter Mill Rd Ste 140, Raleigh, NC 27609
919.987.2500
Timber Pizza Co (Pizza) on October 15
627 E Whitaker Mill Rd, Raleigh, NC 27608
LaGana (Hamburgers) on October 12
911 N. West Street, Suite 105, Raleigh NC 27603
Pin Point Raleigh (Pickleball, Bar) on October 9
2201 S. Wilmington St, Suite 145, Raleigh NC 27603
Birdie’s Barroom and Kitchen on October 7
150 Fayetteville St, Raleigh, NC 27601
Two Roosters (Ice Cream) on October 3
575 New Waverly Pl Suite 105, Cary NC 27518
Giorgio’s Epicurean Market on September 26
2020 Progress Ct Suite 150, Raleigh, NC 27608
Clouds Storm Cellar (Beer) on September 26
157 E. Franklin Street #100, Chapel Hill NC 27514
Daijobu (Sushi, Ramen) on September 25
180 E. Davie Street, Raleigh NC 27601
Proximo (Small plates) on September 20
173 E Franklin St, Chapel Hill, NC 27514
Heavenly Buffaloes (Chicken wings) on September 3
6701 Glenwood Ave, Raleigh, NC 27612
Union Station Deli & Catering (Sandwiches) on August 29
501 W Martin St, Raleigh, NC 27601
High Dive Durham (Bar, Games) on August 17
101 W Main St Suite Lo2, Durham, NC 27701
Zest Sushi and Small Plates (Japanese) on August 13
175 E. Chatham Street, Cary NC 27511
919.799.5577
Vic’s Pizzeria (Italian) on August 11
One Glenwood Avenue, #103, Raleigh NC 27603
919.322.0893
Nosh (Southern) on August 8
717 Broad Street, Durham NC 27705
919.383.4747
Voodoo Wing Co (Chicken) on July 31
147 E. Franklin St. Chapel Hill, NC 27514
Postino (Wine, small plates) on July 29
400 Daniels Street, Raleigh NC 27605
Tiger Sugar (Boba Tea) in July
1969 High House Rd, Cary, NC 27519
Nan Xiang Express (Chinese) in July 2024
1605 Erwin Rd #50, Durham, NC 27705
919.748.3288
Flour and Barrel (Italian) on June 24
400 W North Street, Raleigh, NC 27603
919.322.5638
The Can Opener Food Truck Park on June 17
205 S. Gregson Street, Durham NC 27701
919.973.0011
Paris Banh Mi and Bakery (Vietnamese) on June 14
712 SE Maynard Rd, Cary, NC 27511
919.234.6267
Press Coffee, Crepes, and Cocktails (Breakfast) on June 4
400 Hillsborough St, Suite 108, Raleigh, NC 27603
New Locals Oyster Bar (Seafood) on May 18
1408 Corporation Parkway, Raleigh NC 27604
Jaguar Bolera (Bowling, Cocktails, Mexican) on May 18
2221 Iron Works Dr Suite 90, Raleigh, NC 27604
Brooklyn Pickle (Deli) on May 14
4025 Lake Boone Trail, Suite 120, Raleigh, NC 27607
La Terrazza (Italian) on May 1
The Dillon, 9th floor
223 S West St 9th Floor, Raleigh, NC 27603
Big Bad Breakfast on April 30
2608 Erwin Rd, Ste 120, Durham, NC 27705
Biscuit Belly (Southern) on April 30
708 Seaboard Station Drive, Raleigh, NC, 27604
Berkeley Cafe (Sandwiches) on April 29
428 S Dawson St, Raleigh, NC 27601
Bru’s Public House (American) on April 20
370-110 E Main St, Carrboro, NC 27510
Estampa Gaucha (Brazilian Barbeque) on April 18
Raleigh Durham Westin Hotel
3931 Macaw St, Raleigh, NC 27617
The Yard Milkshake Bar (Frozen) opened on April 12
708 Seaboard Station Drive, Raleigh, NC, 27604
TopGolf (American) on April 12
4901 Page Road, Durham NC 27703
Mac’s Speed Shop (Barbeque, Beer) on April 11
1626 Glenwood Avenue, Raleigh NC 27608
The Flying Pierogi Delicatessen (Polish-German) on April 8
101 Two Hills Drive, Suite 140 Carrboro, NC
Atomic Clock Brewing (Beer) on April 7
501 Washington Street, Durham NC 27701
Ponysaurus Brewing Raleigh (Beer, Pizza) on April 1
Raleigh Iron Works
1101 E Whitaker Mill Rd, Raleigh, NC 27604
Brodeto (Adriatic cuisine) on March 31
Raleigh Iron Works
1101 E Whitaker Mill Rd, Raleigh, NC 27604
919.615.0388
Chicken Bee (Korean) on March 8
2237 Avent Ferry Road, Suite 105, Raleigh NC 27606
Zweli’s Kitchen, Brightleaf on February 28
905 W Main St, Suite 19c, Durham, NC 27701
Figulina: Pasta & Provisions (Italian) on February 23
317 S Harrington St, Raleigh, NC 27603
Tamasha Modern Indian on February 9
4200 Six Forks Rd Suite # 130, Raleigh, NC 27609
919.900.7015
ThaiAngle (Thai) on February 7
200 Mangum Street, Suite 101, Durham NC 27701
919.237.1387
Wolfe & Porter (Bar) on January 29
905 W Morgan St, Raleigh, NC 27603
Little Native Coffee Co. on January 24
426 S. Person Street, Raleigh NC 27601
Flying Bull Brewery (Beer, Bar food) on January 16
300 Morris St Suite 103, Durham, NC 27701
919.797.0072
Natural Science (Bar) on January 16
2409 Crabtree Blvd Ste 126 Raleigh, NC 27604
Fonda Lupita (Mexican) on January 15
905 W Main St Suite 21A, Durham, NC 27701
919.294.4773
Missy Lane’s Assembly Room (Bar, Jazz) on January 7
310 E Main St, Durham, NC 27701
Flavor Hills (Southern) on January 4
319 Fayetteville Street, Suite 105, Raleigh, NC 27601