French & Continental

Azure Grille

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407 Meadowmont Village Cir
Chapel Hill, NC 27517

phone (919) 960-0707

Open for lunch Mon-Fri, 11:30am-2pm; for dinner Mon-Wed, 5-9pm; Thu-Sat, 5-9:30pm.

Fine Dining. California-French flair from spring pea risotto to grilled steak and seared sea scallops, each accompanied by freshmarket vegetables and herbs. Special desserts created in-house. Extensive wine list. Casual atmosphere with patio dining. Named best outdoor dining by Citsearch (2006). All ABC permits. Credit cards. Free parking. Kids menu.

Bonne Soirée

431 West Franklin St (The Courtyard)
Chapel Hill, NC 27516

phone (919) 928-8388

Open for dinner Tue-Sun, 5:45-9:15pm (Fri-Sat till 9:45).

Fine Dining. Intimate, elegant fine dining with an accent on French provincial. With its French provincial accents, intimate dining room (nine tables for 32 patrons) and its elegant handwritten menu (in cursive script), the restaurant is loaded with Old World charm. All ABC permits. Credit cards. Free parking.

Dream Catcher Cafe

1129 Weaver Dairy Rd (Timberlyne)
Chapel Hill, NC 27514

phone (919) 933-9410

Open Tue-TRhu, 5-9pm; Fri-Sat, 5-10pm. Bar open Tue-Sat from 4pm.

Offers French country cuisine. All ABC permits.

La Residence (Cafe La Rez)

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202 West Rosemary St (Downtown)
Chapel Hill, NC 27516

phone (919) 967-2506

Open Mon-Sat, 6-9:30pm; Sun, 6-8:30pm; late night menu, 9:30pm-2am.

Fine Dining. In a historic residence. Specializes in regional and seasonal foods combined with classical French techniques. Menu changes monthly. Extensive wine list. Large, enclosed, heated patio for dining in a Southern cottage garden. All ABC permits. Entertainment: Live music, occasionally Tue-Thu eve.

Provence Regional Cuisine

203 West Weaver St (Downtown)
Carrboro, NC 27510

phone (919) 967-5008

Open daily for dinner, 5:30-9:30pm; closed Sun.

Fine Dining. Offers a limited menu, which changes daily, of authentic cuisine from the south of France, including fresh seafood specialties. Casual atmosphere. All ABC permits. Kids menu. Outdoor dining. Smoke-free.

Trilussa La Trattoria

401 West Franklin St (Downtown)
Chapel Hill, NC 27516

phone (919) 967-0057

Open Mon-Thu, 5-9:30pm; Fri-Sat, 5-10:30pm.

Fine Dining. Cuisine is Mediterranean, mostly French and Italian, with some Spanish influences. Seafood, vegetarian and pasta. Beer & wine only.