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 WinnerOutdoor Dining

Diner Reviews

"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
"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
"The daily trout was really good. However, the fried green tomatoes were ok."
Dined on 2/18/2014
"My SO loves all things cheese, and Weathervane has some interesting appetizers and entrees, so dinner was a big success!"
Dined on 2/17/2014
"This was not our first time here and the food is consistently excellent. Good portions, reasonable prices and just an all around enjoyable dining experience. Shared a sticky bun for the first time... it won't be our last! Reservations are a must. They are always busy because of their location next to A Southern Season."
Dined on 12/21/2013
"I have been many times and will keep coming back. this day it was a little crazy with the snow and everything. not out normal great experience but I will certainly be back and tell others."
Dined on 2/15/2014
"The Weathervane has always been a great place to dine, the menu is different and dishes are made to order. We like to try different items on the menu with a favorite being Fried Green Tomatoes. I would recommend not sitting by the window in cold weather."
Dined on 2/16/2014
"The food was awesome but I felt like our waitress kept trying to rush us to order. Would go back again because the overall experience was great!"
Dined on 2/14/2014
"My wife and I went to Weathervane for Valentine's Day. We have eaten there many times for breakfast, and a couple of times for lunch, but only once before for supper, and that was a casual outdoor meal. This was our first formal dinner, and it was everything we expected it to be. The food was very good, the service was outstanding, and the atmosphere was pleasant. I'm sure we will want to do it again."
Dined on 2/14/2014
"Worthy of a visit at least once a month, this is the perfect neighborhood restaurant to visit for a great meal, great ambience and a great time."
Dined on 2/9/2014
"I would recommend Weathervane to anyone. The menu had diversity and was a bit eclectic. We enjoyed ourselves. The waiter was very friendly and helpful."
Dined on 2/3/2014
"Perfect pairing of local ingredients and southern staples. My husband and I had visited for brunch once before and loved the atmosphere enough to return for a dinner experience. The entrees are large and plentiful while the small plates are just enough for a smaller portion size preference. Great wine selection and delicious dessert options. Overall a great spot that I will be back to!"
Dined on 2/1/2014
"Weathervane Restaurant has been a part of my Carolina experience for 30 years! It is currently the annual "go to" place to celebrate my daughter's birthday...she looks forward to our visits every year. The charm of the restaurant, as well as the wonderful atmosphere, superb staff, excellent food, and overall dining experience make it our #1 choice! We highly recommend the cornbread crusted catfish!!!"
Dined on 1/31/2014
"Unfortunately Weathervane as not regained it's edge. Used to be very good in the Eastgate location. Chicken tenders were greasy, to heavily breaded, and DRY inside, which is not great for toddlers. Bean and avocado cakes were dry, flavorless, and again all bread crumbs. Sauce with them tasted like Heinz. Wine poors were stingy. Oysters were greasy overly breaded and over salted. Shrimp and grits were just ok-Crooks has it beat for sure-again not a lot of flavor-just salt. The Old Fashioned I ordered and not been stirred when it came to the table, so it was bourbon floating on syrup. Server seemed very unhappy with life, and at times neglected the table. Just very disappointing."
Dined on 2/1/2014
"For our family, growing in numbers and ageing, spreading from Raleigh to Greensboro, Weathervane is the perfect middle - meeting spot for our Sunday brunches - now almost once a month or more! My oldest nephew is now an intern @ UNC-CH hospital and this just adds to the fact that Southern Season is our favorite place to gather. Thank you for outstanding service and delicious food! Lynn Titchener Raleigh, NC"
Dined on 1/26/2014
"We like Weathervane and went for Restaurant Week.I chose the menu because of the appeal of the dessert, caramel bundt cake, brown sugar ice cream & caramelized pecans. The entrees were superb; the first course of "peas and carrots": delicious cold salad of sugar snaps, baby carrots & greens. The lamb and polenta: wonderful. Dessert, alas, was not. Tho the waiter insisted it was the correct one it was not bundt cake. It was a leaden cake (pallid lemon flavor) on a ricotta mixture with a gremolata, both too salty to be edible. At leaving I told someone about the problem and the waiter's insistence he was right and she apologized, saying that a couple of days before they had complaints about its being too salty."
Dined on 1/25/2014
"The food choices during restaurant week were amazing!!!! The Compressed Watermelon Salad was delicious and should be a staple menu item! The entire menu was well thought out and made for a difficult decision. I also ordered the Rack of Lamb, with the candied rosemary and it was awesome!"
Dined on 1/23/2014
"asked for a quiet table, got a corner, but not quiet. Service that particular day, fair, usually better. Normally meet friends there for brunch."
Dined on 1/26/2014
"They never disappoint. I have never had anything I did not like. From Soup and Salad to Sweet Tea Salmon, everything is always prepared beautifully and with local , fresh ingredients. Highly recommend!"
Dined on 1/26/2014
"I had the chicken with dumplings. I did not like it. The chicken was the only thing I liked about this dish. Maybe you should make chicken with noodles and soup and matzoah balls instead."
Dined on 1/25/2014
"Our waiter, Jorge,was fabulous. He belongs in a five star restaurant. I haven't had service like that since the 1970's in a fine Montreal restaurant. He should be training all the waiters in the Triangle ! The food was variable. The pimento cheese fritters with pepper jelly were to die for! The sweet potato fries were crispy( perfect) with a great sauce. The chicken and dumplings was overly salty with little broth/sauce The other entrees were nicely presented with good sides.Desserts were overly sweet but creative. The atmosphere was pleasant and the noise level was good. We were surprised at how early it closed. With the great service, we would have lingered over drinks."
Dined on 1/25/2014
"This was my 3rd time-first for dinner. Lunches in past were always good-food & service. Dinner menu is very different from lunch menu. Dinner meals were ok but nothing great. Service was also ok. Go for lunch, skip dinner"
Dined on 1/22/2014
"We had the three course fixed price meal as part of restaurant week. The appetizers and entrees were delicious and beautifully presented. The service was outstanding. My husband and I decided to split the wine pairings and the server "took the liberty" of bringing us our own half glasses, and was appropriately attentive without being intrusive throughout the meal."
Dined on 1/21/2014
"We had a group of six on a not so busy Saturday night. Our waiter seemed a bit overwhelmed by the menu questions from one of our group which resulted in her salad not coming with the rest of the appetizers. We had to ask for it. When it did come from another server, he asked us if we wanted bread but by that time it was too late for the rest of us to want any with our appetizers. My soup (butternut squash) was tasty but a bit cold. The entrees were delicious - fresh ingredients and wonderful combinations. We had to ask for additional wine. Great food but the overall service was lacking. Not what I would expect from 'A Southern Season"."
Dined on 1/18/2014
"Every dish that was delivered to our table met or was above expectations. The steaks and chops were perfectly cooked as ordered. Do yourself a favor and spring for dessert. The peach fritters with the caramel dipping sauce were perfectly crisp on the outside and moist and delicious on the inside. Our waiter Jorge was great and funny, a pleasure to have as a server! I have dined here before and will certainly be back to dine again."
Dined on 1/15/2014

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