Carolina Crossroads Restaurant at The Carolina Inn Reviews List
Carolina Crossroads Restaurant at The Carolina Inn
Carolina Crossroads Restaurant and Bar is a rare Southern jewel nestled in the historic Carolina Inn. Crossroads joins the graceful traditions of the South with Executive Chef James Clark's progressive new American cuisine creating one of the finest dining experiences in the region. With an inviting, relaxed atmosphere and Forbes Four-Star service, guests can enjoy a casual but elegant culinary experience. Begin with drinks in the bar and then move into the charming dining room for dinner exquisitely prepared by our talented culinary team.
Menus are updated seasonlly and incorporate fresh local ingredients.
"This is easily the best restaurant in Chapel Hill. Service was impeccable, food was perfect, and it was romantic enough for our 15th anniversary dinner. Just superb in every way."
Dined on 5/21/2013
Special Features: fit for foodies, romantic, special occasion
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Review 2 for Carolina Crossroads Restaurant at The Carolina Inn
"We had a recent brunch visit with Carolina Crossroads Restaurant and it was a good experience. It would have been nice since it's our first time to have been offered a place to sit rather than just be escorted to a table. I was not sure if other tables are booked, but it would have been a perfect experience if if were offered to have some choices on where we would like to be sitted.
The variety of food choices are very good. My favorite is - old-style American bread pudding!!!
Other than - it was very good and we will come back!"
Dined on 5/19/2013
Special Features: great for brunch, kid-friendly, neighborhood gem, great for lunch, special occasion
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Review 3 for Carolina Crossroads Restaurant at The Carolina Inn
"I took my mother here for her birthday and we were treated to a delicious meal from start to finish. The staff/server was professional and knowledgeable . Both our meals were wonderful, including the scrumptious desserts. I would recommend Crossroads to anyone looking for impeccable food and service."
Dined on 5/17/2013
Special Features: fit for foodies, romantic, special occasion
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Review 4 for Carolina Crossroads Restaurant at The Carolina Inn
"This is my family's favorite place to celebrate a birthday or other significant event; also the place we like to take out-of-town visitors. On this recent visit I took a friend visiting from Washington state. She had never been to NC before and greatly enjoyed the southern ambiance of the Inn. She had never had friend green tomatoes or sweet potato fries before--tried them both and loved them."
Dined on 5/17/2013
Special Features: romantic, great for lunch, special occasion
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Review 5 for Carolina Crossroads Restaurant at The Carolina Inn
"What an amazing experience. First, the Carolina Inn is gorgeous, the epitome of Southern Charm. And Carolina Crossroads itself, equally amazing. The dining room is small and intimate, but liked that the tables were far enough apart to provide a sense of privacy. The service was perfect. Attentive, friendly but not overbearing. The food, absolutely fabulous. Between my husband and myself, we had the Yellow Pepper Bisque, Romaine Salad, Eggplant and Goat Cheese Agnolotti and a special Vegetable Plate prepared by the chef. All were perfection. We also shared the Red Velvet Cream Cheese Mousse Dome which was surprising light and a perfect way to end the meal. Can't say enough about Carolina Crossroads, we'll definitely be back!"
Dined on 5/18/2013
Special Features: fit for foodies, romantic, special occasion
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Review 6 for Carolina Crossroads Restaurant at The Carolina Inn
"What an amazing experience. First, the Carolina Inn is gorgeous, the epitome of Southern Charm. And Carolina Crossroads itself, equally amazing. The dining room is small and intimate, but liked that the tables were far enough apart to provide a sense of privacy. The service was perfect. Attentive, friendly but not overbearing. The food, absolutely fabulous. Between my husband and myself, we had the Yellow Pepper Bisque, Romaine Salad, Eggplant and Goat Cheese Agnolotti and a special Vegetable Plate prepared by the chef. All were perfection. We also shared the Red Velvet Cream Cheese Mousse Dome which was surprising light and a perfect way to end the meal. Can't say enough about Carolina Crossroads, we'll definitely be back!"
Dined on 5/18/2013
Special Features: fit for foodies, romantic, special occasion
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Review 7 for Carolina Crossroads Restaurant at The Carolina Inn
"Carolina Crossroads is an excellent choice for a special occasion. The prices aren't the easiest to stomach, but once you do, you'll love the food and ambience. Our server was excellent as well"
Dined on 5/15/2013
Special Features: fit for foodies, romantic, special occasion
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Review 8 for Carolina Crossroads Restaurant at The Carolina Inn
"Crossroads is one of our favorite restaurants. We drive over 2 hours each time we dine there. Our menu selections were a variety of flavors and textures that surprised and satisfied with each bite. Each presentation was creatively displayed. The service of the waiters was classy and professional. The ambience of the restaurant supports and enhances the elegant Southern dining experience."
Dined on 5/05/2013
Special Features: fit for foodies, romantic, neighborhood gem, special occasion
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Review 9 for Carolina Crossroads Restaurant at The Carolina Inn
"Friends and I went to brunch to celebrate our last Sunday before moving. Carolina Crossroads is definitely worth the price for the all you can eat brunch. They have amazing breakfast options like an omelet bar, fresh fruit, waffles as well as delicious lunch items. I would highly recommend this to anyone looking for a special brunch place!"
Dined on 5/05/2013
Special Features: fit for foodies, good for groups, great for brunch, great for lunch, special occasion
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Review 10 for Carolina Crossroads Restaurant at The Carolina Inn
"It has a air of old Southern Elegance and dining there makes you feel like you've stepped back in time in terms of both the ambiance and the food. The menu is a little un-inspired, but the food is good and the service is excellent."
Dined on 04/28/2013
2009
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Review 11 for Carolina Crossroads Restaurant at The Carolina Inn
"The buffet offers a nice selection of food (meats, vegetables, salads, and even desserts)!
The desserts need to be changed daily though -- I went there both today and yesterday. Although the flourless chocolate and pistachio cheesecakes were good, I'd wish to have something different if I'm eating there back to back.
Some of the waiters and waitresses are really NOT very polished or well trained -- a bit rough. But, they're nice in general. Nevertheless, I think Crossroad should really train their waiters & waitress better in terms of their mannerism and how they handle customers, etc."
Dined on 04/24/2013
2011
Special Features: good for groups, great for lunch
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Review 12 for Carolina Crossroads Restaurant at The Carolina Inn
"This is a wonderful place for an elegant lunch or romantic dinner. Their gluten-free options particularly appealed to one member of our party, and the locally-sourced items on the menu are wonderful. I wish I could have lunch or dinner here every day!"
Dined on 04/19/2013
2007
Special Features: fit for foodies, romantic, great for lunch
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Review 13 for Carolina Crossroads Restaurant at The Carolina Inn
"Beautiful setting in an old, quaint Inn, in the heart of the UNC campus. Food and service were spot on; I especially loved the tenderloin, so tender you could cut it with a butter knife! Fantastic, unobtrusive service. Small but sufficient wine list. Take a walk around the Inn before or after your meal and enjoy the beauty and history of this special place!"
Dined on 04/18/2013
2006
Special Features: fit for foodies, great for outdoor dining, neighborhood gem, romantic
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Review 14 for Carolina Crossroads Restaurant at The Carolina Inn
"Carolina Crossroads Restaurant offers a lovely lunch setting for a special occasion. Especially appreciated is the beautiful, traditional decor and the professional wait staff. This is the place for a leisurely lunch where you can have a long chat and really visit. The waiters are professional, and they have very nice manners; however, it is notable that their service is not quite as good when one decides to eat the lunch buffet (as opposed to eating off the menu). The food tastes good, and looks good, but by today's dining standards, can be ranked in quality closer to traditional hotel banquet food rather than as gourmet dining. This restaurant's strength is its setting and atmosphere, which is why I gave it five stars for ambiance."
Dined on 04/16/2013
2011
Special Features: romantic, special occasion, great for lunch
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Review 16 for Carolina Crossroads Restaurant at The Carolina Inn
"I have been here a few times for special occasions and we visited for my husband's birthday. The food ranks with the best of any restaurant I have visited ANYWHERE! It is expensive but not outrageous. We shared the lamb terrine and butternut bisque as starters and my husband had the beef tenderloin as an entree. I had an appetizer portion of shrimp and grits and the asparagus salad as an entree. We shared two desserts--the panna cotta and the bread pudding. Delicious and portions that were filling but didn't leave us stuffed. The service was attentive. I would highly recommend this restaurant."
Dined on 04/13/2013
2010
Special Features: fit for foodies, romantic, special occasion
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Review 18 for Carolina Crossroads Restaurant at The Carolina Inn
"Just had a perfect evening at Carolina Inn. Best mojitos in their bar. Tastefully decorated dining room using Carolina blue which also has a nice colonial feel to it, tables less crowded than anywhere else, quiet (we had our own corner, almost an alcove - ask for table 62), very sophisticated dishes and presentation, experienced wait staff (ours was from Morocco), no rushing (we were there 3 hours), amuse bouche gratis. Recommend fried oysters, scallop appetizers, quail and pork cheek entrees, but trout was too dry. Very good experience last year or two, better than it used to be."
Dined on 04/05/2013
2006
Special Features: vibrant bar scene, neighborhood gem
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Review 19 for Carolina Crossroads Restaurant at The Carolina Inn
"The food was spectacular! The ambience was perfect for a special occasion or date. We went to celebrate a birthday, and the staff were very courteous and even gave us a free dessert with a candle for my husband. The food was delicious and the server's suggestions on what to try were spot on. I would highly recommend the fried oysters and the NewYork strip steak. Also loved the squash ravioli, which is the perfect size to split as an appetizer. The desserts were divine!"
Dined on 04/06/2013
2013
Special Features: fit for foodies, romantic, special occasion
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Review 20 for Carolina Crossroads Restaurant at The Carolina Inn
"We had a wonderful Easter dinner at Crossroads at the Carolina Inn. The food was very good, the service superior, and the ambiance absolutely wonderful. Perfect special occasion spot."
Dined on 03/31/2013
2011
Special Features: fit for foodies, special occasion
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Review 21 for Carolina Crossroads Restaurant at The Carolina Inn
"This was our second visit this year to Carolina Crossroads. We had 2 entrees, no appetizers or desserts. The filet steak was as good as it gets and the stuffed chicken was excellent. Portions were a bit small for big eaters, but we found it enough for us. If you have a large appetite , I advise a two or three course dinner. The service was professional and impeccable. We were given a complimentary taste of a starter to begin the meal and a complimentary chocolate truffle to end the meal."
Dined on 03/27/2013
2009
Special Features: fit for foodies, notable wine list, romantic, special occasion
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Review 22 for Carolina Crossroads Restaurant at The Carolina Inn
"Our Monday evening dinner for 4 included a gold-metal level foodie, two frequent restaurant patrons, and a vegan. All found the food excellent. Selections included chicken, fish, and duck. Wehad a couple of glasses of wine from a well-selected list. Service was efficient and professional and the dining room was extremely attractive. Overall, an excellent experience. Try it."
Special Features: fit for foodies, special occasion
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Review 23 for Carolina Crossroads Restaurant at The Carolina Inn
"This was our 2nd visit to Carolina Crossroads - the first being for dinner, and this trip was for lunch. We chose to celebrate a birthday here for our son turning 13. The menu is delightfully eclectic, with wide-variety of choices. From shrimp & grits - superb! - to chicken pot pie, with a crust of homemade biscuits. The service is excellent. Friendly. Helpful. Special dessert plate acknowledging the birthday. Complimentary coffee drinks (a surprise). Love this spot and will return!"
Dined on 03/09/2013
2001
Special Features: fit for foodies, neighborhood gem, special occasion, great for lunch
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Review 28 for Carolina Crossroads Restaurant at The Carolina Inn
"Don't order a steak. I ended up with half my steak left half-chewed on the plate. There was so much that the busboy thought I wanted it boxed. It was so gristly that I almost choked a couple times. I should have sent it back but kept thinking that the next piece wouldn't be so bad. It got worse.
My wife loved her trout and we shared a nice shrimp & grits app."
Dined on 03/03/2013
2011
Special Features: fit for foodies, special occasion
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Review 34 for Carolina Crossroads Restaurant at The Carolina Inn
"The food is delicious-but with small portions and expensive. Definetly a spot for a special date night. Service was amazing and the room was beautiful!"
Dined on 03/03/2013
2013
Special Features: fit for foodies, romantic, special occasion
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Review 35 for Carolina Crossroads Restaurant at The Carolina Inn
"Dining was a lovely experience -- service well-paced and friendly, salads and entrees were first rate. We always like coming to the Crossroads, and it helps that parking is so easy."
Dined on 02/02/2013
2008
Special Features: good for groups, neighborhood gem, romantic, special occasion, great for lunch
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Review 39 for Carolina Crossroads Restaurant at The Carolina Inn