Weathervane Restaurant

Weathervane Restaurant
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Address:
201 S Estes Drive @ University Mall
Chapel Hill, NC 27514

Neighborhood:
Chapel Hill

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Cuisine:
Contemporary American

Price: $30 and under

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Weathervane Restaurant Details

Dining Style: Casual Elegant
Website: http://www.southernseason.com/cafe.asp
Email: weathervane@southernseason.com
Phone: (919) 929-9466 x2
Hours of Operation: Monday-Friday: 8:00am - 9:00pm
Saturday: 7:00am - 9:00pm
Sunday: 9:00am - 9:00pm
Payment Options: AMEX, Diners Club, Discover, MasterCard, Visa
Cuisine: Contemporary American
Executive Chef: Spencer Carter
Dress Code: Casual Dress
Accepts Walk-Ins: Yes
Additional Details: Banquet/Private Rooms, Bar Dining, Bar/Lounge, Beer, Cafe, Counter Seating, Full Bar, High Tea, Non-Smoking Area, Non-Smoking Restaurant, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Personal wines welcome, Personal wines welcome (corkage fee applies), Private Room, Smoking Area, Takeout, Weekend Brunch, Wheelchair Access, Wine, Wine Bar
Private Party Contact: Lauren Powell (919) 913-1221
Special Events & Promotions: Please contact Lauren Powell to book your Special Event.

Phone: 919-913-1221
Email: specialevents@southernseason.com

Getting there

Cross Street: 15/501 bypass
Public Transit: Chapel Hill Transit, UNC Game Day Park and Ride
Parking: Public Lot

A word from Weathervane Restaurant

Located at Southern Season in University Mall.

Open for Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner, and weekend Brunch.

Weathervane's seasonal menus highlight local ingredients in contemporary American fare with a Southern flare. Our devoted staff and special setting within the… convivial atmosphere of Southern Season have helped propel the restaurant to its acclaimed status. It is an integral partner in what has become a one-of-a-kind marketplace that remains unique to Chapel Hill.

On beautiful Spring, Summer and Fall days come sit on our famous outdoor patio for Breakfast, Lunch or Dinner. Our elegant indoor spaces and garden settings are perfect for for receptions, parties, and meetings. We're also sporting a very cool coffee and wine bar, and a cozy mezzanine level if you want to head upstairs to sit, sip and gaze out on the scene below. Call or click to make your reservation. We look forward to serving you! Continued

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Awards voted by OpenTable diners

Diners' Choice WinnerGreat for Brunch
Diners' Choice WinnerGreat for Lunch
Diners' Choice WinnerMost Booked

Diner Reviews

"The restaurant was so cold we ate with our coats/jackets on!"
Dined on 4/9/2014
"Perfect spot! Quiet table. Menu varied for every taste."
Dined on 4/7/2014
"Weathervane continues to be one of my favorite places to go to. The food is always amazing and the service is excellent."
Dined on 4/5/2014
"Sunday night makes for a pleasantly quiet dinner. The food was good, the service matched. Nothing to complain about"
Dined on 4/6/2014
"Great food at great prices...we were especially impressed by the quality of the cuts. The pesto cream that they serve with the bread is also fantastic. A great find in Durham."
Dined on 4/5/2014
"Great service Good explanations by server Lots of options, was there at lunch and wish I had tried something other than sandwich"
Dined on 4/1/2014
"There were 6 of us celebrating our daughters 21st birthday and experiencing Weathervane for the first time. We will definitely go back and recommend it highly. The food and flavors were excellent. We had a little of everything from martinis and beer to shrimp hush puppies and deviled eggs to shrimp and grits, steak, and pasta to chocolate creme brûlée and ice cream. Everything was wonderful! A special thank you to George who was the perfect waiter!!"
Dined on 3/31/2014
"very cool atmosphere, good food, perfect portions, great bar."
Dined on 3/30/2014
"We were pleasantly greeted. Immediately received menus and asked if we wanted a drink. Everyone paid special attention to details. The food was done to perfection and delicious. I cleaned my plate and most know I am a very picky eater!!!!"
Dined on 3/28/2014
"I can't say enough. I love it. Service is great. Food is amazing. Wine is diverse."
Dined on 3/26/2014
"This restaurant has almost become a habit for me and my 88 year old mother after church on sundays. The access and egress is pretty ideal for partrons using walkers. Great variety. Prompt seating and service."
Dined on 3/23/2014
"This was our first visit here for brunch. We were pleased that we were seated even before a couple in our party had arrived. The service was excellent. We highly recommend the pimento cheese fritters for a starter. We also thought a couple of the sides were incredible. Both the sweet potato fries and the hash brown casserole were terrific. Definitely recommend a reservation."
Dined on 3/23/2014
"The menu was sparse and the entrees they did have were bland and uninteresting. We've had great sunday brunches there, but dinner was a disappointment."
Dined on 3/22/2014
"Very nice. Location is connected to a mall so not really where you would think it would be. I was a bit apprehensive until I was treated buy the hostess. Beth made me feel special and welcome while providing a professional appearance and demeanor. This continued right thru dinner. Very ice place, good food, great waitstaff."
Dined on 3/18/2014
"After the 501 Diner in Chapel Hill closed suddenly last year, we were stuck for somewhere to have Sunday brunch. A friend suggested the WeatherVane, which is an upmarket alternative to a number of breakfast places in Durham (e.g. Denny's, Elmo's Diner, One More Broken Egg) and Chapel Hill. The WeatherVane's menu is excellent, the prices reasonable and the service prompt. When the universities (UNC, Duke) are in session, and around graduations and public holidays, it is wise to book days ahead of time (we use Open Table). If you linger too long (e,g, more than 90 minutes), you may be asked to depart to allow others who have bookings to be seated. Vegetarians may select non-meat alternatives for menu items at no extra charge. Check it out!"
Dined on 3/16/2014
"I really enjoyed the large brunch menu. The food tasted very fresh and everything came out perfect. Their grits are the best I have had in a restaurant! Service was friendly and efficient. A relaxing and enjoyable spot for brunch."
Dined on 3/15/2014
"Weathervane allowed us a great night at Deep Dish Theatre after a fine dinner."
Dined on 3/15/2014
"Food was great. Service was quick. Restaurant was relatively empty on a Sunday evening, which allowed for fast food preparation. Small plates seemed superior to large plate entrees."
Dined on 3/16/2014
"Always a wonderful lunch and attentive wait staff!"
Dined on 3/14/2014
"I always liked the Weathervane in the past, the menu has been excellent the wait staff knowlegeable and attentive (especially a gentleman who I believe was named Ivan). The most recent experience, not so much. To begin with, the spartan decor is not inviting as a romantic or special occasion destination--it used to be very tasteful and, for Chapel Hill at any rate, somewhat upscale. It more resembles a family diner now. While I appreciate southern cuisine, it is not what I (used to) go to Weathervane for. If I want southern, I will go to Crook's Corner--they do a better job with it and quite frankly, although noisy at times, the atmosphere is much more inviting. I just realized I was 2000+ characters over the limit for the review. WV=Fail"
Dined on 3/7/2014
"The service and atmosphere are great but our lunch was average. I have had better meals here so it may have just been my food choice. I had the chicken salad sandwich and it tasted overly seasoned. The sweet potato fries were good though."
Dined on 3/12/2014
"This is my favorite spot in Chapel Hill, PERIOD. Great food, great service, lovely atmosphere. An absolutely perfect afternoon. Thank you!"
Dined on 3/11/2014
"Butternut squash soup, tastes good, sat on counter too long before serving as it was luke warm and I prefer this soup hot. Entree of mahi was very good, great presentation, sauces fit the fish. Dessert, disappointing, ordered the Butterscotch Pot de Creme and the serving was two-thirds whipped cream, could barely taste the butterscotch. The service was average, given the number of table being served while we were there, which was three other tables, we would expect to see someone filling up water glasses long before they are empty and someone returning to see if anyone wanted another cocktail. Reasonable people as we are, people who eat out a lot have expectations about how service and food should be and best experience at best was average."
Dined on 3/9/2014
"We moved away from the triangle about 10 years ago, but I try to eat at the Weathervane when I'm back in the area. It's been a favorite of mine from the early days of A Southern Season. Delicious food and great atmosphere. I've always had a wonderful dining experience."
Dined on 3/9/2014
"Good Sunday brunch eating experience. Very good staff every time I have been there. We had a group of nine family with a reservation. Had a great experience. Eat there probably once a month with different groups. Good place to meet friends."
Dined on 3/9/2014
"It was 21 minutes to the first offer of water. It was 43 minutes to the delivery of our drinks It was 57 minutes to the delivery of our appetizer. It was 1+15 to the delivery of our entrees. My pork chop was TOUGH but I thought I would take a chance. Dumb on my part! I will not be back. We should have walked out before the drinks were delivered."
Dined on 3/8/2014
"this is one of the best restaurants in Chapel Hill. The food is always good, the service is good. Prices are reasonable."
Dined on 3/2/2014
"Went there for brunch Sunday, our reservation was for 2:15 and a few people in our party was late; sadly the brunch cuts off at 3pm and this those who came at 3:10 had to order off the other non-brunch items. Overall atmosphere was nice and would go back to check out their dinner selections. No one was jumping up and down about their entry but I see the potential so would definately try again. 4 brunch items were sold out at 2:30 due to a busy morning which is good for the resturant but unfortunate for me."
Dined on 3/2/2014
"good use of local ingredients; unusual pairings made for an interesting menu; gluten-free options helpful; everything served at appropriate temperature and attractively presented"
Dined on 3/1/2014
"Good attention, but we were sandwiched between two large groups and it made conversation very difficult. Good attention to preparation and timing requests. A bit slow on the check, per our need to get to the performance."
Dined on 2/28/2014
"The service was perfect. We were not rushed. The food was excellent. Have been there many times for lunch and it has always been perfec."
Dined on 2/24/2014
"Great food. They served brunch until 3pm. Would be a great restaurant for Mother's Day."
Dined on 2/23/2014
"Great food, and their coffee is sublime! The service varies between excellent and so-so, depending upon the server assigned to your table. It's really fun to enjoy a meal with friends/family, then stroll through the store, which is nothing short of fantastic for anyone who cooks or enjoys good food, or needs to find a nice gift."
Dined on 2/23/2014
"We went for brunch on 2/23 & were disappointed in the food & service. Their older, more experienced servers have been replaced w/ less experienced servers. Very nice people but it is not the same. The food was not very good - not awful- just not very good. They had run out of two of my entrée choices by 1:30 p.m. I ordered Eggs Benedict. The English muffins were small, flattened & somewhat burned w/ only a light drizzle of Hollandaise. No garnish. I asked for more Hollandaise and got a little cup with at least an ounce of sauce in it. Thanks! My friend's breakfast was more substantial w/ a heavily breaded fried green tomato slice, eggs & a strip of ham w/ a garnish of five tiny little purple grapes rolling merrily around on the plate..."
Dined on 2/23/2014
"We were surprised that the restaurant was so busy for breakfast last Saturday morning. Glad we had a reservation for our group of seven. Our waiter was quick to take drink orders as our group arrived and he kept our glasses full. We all ordered standard breakfast food, eggs or pancakes. It was all good. They were able to provide gluten free toast for a member of our group who needed that. Over all, good service, good food, a little noisy but we were still able to hear each other fairly well."
Dined on 2/22/2014
"The pimento cheese fritters served with hot pepper jelly dipping sauce is one of the best things I've EVER eaten."
Dined on 2/23/2014
"We've eaten lunch at the Weathervane many times and have been delighted with the service and food. This time we went there for a dinner meal and were very disappointed. The service was slow and the food was mediocre. My friend's sirloin steak was almost too tough to cut. My pasta with "wild mushrooms" was lackluster. The mushrooms were regular button mushrooms and there were very few of them. For desert we decided on mint chip ice cream. For $7 we got one very small scoop and it wasn't minty at all. Just vanilla with chocolate chips."
Dined on 2/21/2014
"We have been eating at Weathervane for about 17 years, going back to the old location before they moved and we have NEVER been disappointed with the food or service. Consistently very good food and very good service."
Dined on 2/21/2014
"Great use of local ingredients. Southern modern cusine. One of the best in Chapel Hill."
Dined on 2/20/2014
"The renovations just destroyed the ambiance for me. The turn over in wait staff, and the treatment of the staff, was sad and took away from the pleasure of being there."
Dined on 2/16/2014

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