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Fearrington House Restaurant, Pittsboro, NC

Fearrington House Restaurant

4.8
4.8
1735 Reviews
$50 and over
Contemporary American
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The intimate dining rooms within The Fearrington House Restaurant welcome guests with exceptional service and a seasonally changing menu. Executive Chef Paul Gagne commitment to exceptional farm-to-fork cuisine is woven throughout the dining experience.

From partnerships with local farms, including Harland's Creek Farm in Pittsboro and Lil Farm in Timberlake, to herbs harvested from gardens on the property, to dishes that celebrate North Carolina’s seasons, The Fearrington House’s mission to provide Relais & Chateaux level cuisine and service to guests has remained constant since opening in 1980.

Our menu is complemented by a beverage program featuring an extensive wine list, a full cocktail bar, and beers celebrating North Carolina breweries.

Any Allergies and Food Preferences are to be provided in advance. If not provided, not all requests can be accommodated.

Should you not find a desired time available online, please contact the restaurant directly at 919 542 2121.

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2 people
7:00 PM
Booked 6 times today

Order delivery or takeout

Dining areas

Additional information

  • Dining style
    Elegant Dining
  • Price
    $50 and over
  • Cuisines
    Contemporary American, American
  • Hours of operation
    Bar Thu–Sun 4:30 pm–8:30 pm Dinner Thu–Sun 5:00 pm–8:30 pm
  • Phone number
    (919) 542-2121
  • Website
    https://www.fearrington.com/the-fearrington-house-restaurant/
  • Payment options
    AMEX, Cash not accepted, Discover, Mastercard, Visa
  • Dress code
    Jacket Preferred
  • Executive chef
    Paul Gagne
  • Private party facilities
    There are several private dining rooms that will accommodate parties from 8 to 50 and our Garden Terrace will accommodate parties of up to 120.The Barn at Fearrington offers an exceptional venue for large gatherings including weddings, holiday parties, and company events from 125-300 people.
  • Private party contact
    Special Events: (919) 542-2121
  • Location
    2000 Fearrington Village, Pittsboro, NC 27312
  • Neighborhood
    Chapel Hill
  • Cross street
    Village Way
  • Parking details
    Fearrington Village offers extensive free parking, just steps from the restaurant. Limousine parking available.
  • Additional
    Banquet, Bar/Lounge, Beer, BYO Wine, Cocktails, Corkage Fee, Full Bar, Gluten-free Options, Indoor Fireplace, Non-Smoking, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Private Room, Takeout, Vegan, View, Wheelchair Access, Wine

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What 1,735 people are saying

Overall ratings and reviews

Reviews can only be made by diners who have eaten at this restaurant

4.8
4.8 based on recent ratings
  • 4.9Food
  • 4.8Service
  • 4.8Ambience
  • 4.4Value

Noise • Moderate

Loved For

  • Raleigh / Durham / Chapel Hill

    Best Overall

  • Raleigh / Durham / Chapel Hill

    Best Food

  • Raleigh / Durham / Chapel Hill

    Great for fine wines

  • Raleigh / Durham / Chapel Hill

    Romantic

  • Raleigh / Durham / Chapel Hill

    Great for scenic views

  • Raleigh / Durham / Chapel Hill

    Good for special occasions

  • Durham

    Best Overall

  • Durham

    Best Food

  • Durham

    Best Service

  • Durham

    Best Ambiance

  • Durham

    Great for fine wines

  • Durham

    Romantic

  • Durham

    Good for special occasions

1,735 Reviews

  1. Rebecca

    Raleigh

    5 reviews

    5.0

    5 reviews

    Dined today

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    We did the menu with the elevated wine pairings and everything was amazing.

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  2. OpenTable Diner

    Raleigh

    4 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    4 reviews

    Dined 1 day ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Awesome experience at Fearrington House Restaurant. Food was excellent, ambience was great and service was awesome!

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  3. TimothyR

    Richmond

    2 reviews

    5.0

    2 reviews

    Dined 7 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Phenomenal experience. Felt welcome and treated like a guest at someone's home. Service staff was beyond exceptional and educated us on the offerings we selected for our meal. We also enjoyed their new Elevated Wine Paring and it was very enjoyable. Loved the personal touch with the menu for our dining experience and the take home bag of some treats.

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  4. OpenTable Diner

    New York Area

    13 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    13 reviews

    Dined on December 3, 2023

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Most professional server I have ever come in contact with..the Beef Tartare, Pork Belly, NY Strip, and Poached Pear dessert were highlights. Made my 18 year old daughter feel incredibly special on her birthday.

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  5. PeterS

    Raleigh

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on November 25, 2023

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Wonderful atmosphere with great food and excellent service.

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  6. Larry

    Raleigh

    20 reviews

    5.0

    20 reviews

    Dined on November 24, 2023

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Beef Tartare with egg yolks and Pork Bellies with maitake mushrooms were the highlights! After 3 main courses and 4 small plates there was no room for dessert. The poached pears with blue cheese were actually overkill and had to take one to go.

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  7. Ethan

    Chicago

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on November 18, 2023

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    An all-around amazing dining experience. Food was incredible, waitstaff were helpful and kind, and the meal was extremely well paced.

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  8. OpenTable Diner

    Raleigh

    3 reviews

    5.0

    3 reviews

    Dined on November 16, 2023

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Our sommelier was especially helpful. So were all the wait staff. Food was incredible. Perfect wine pairing

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  9. EricS

    Exclusive

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on November 12, 2023

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 3
    4. Ambience 5
    The meal was terrific. The bar seemed slow with cocktails.

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  10. OpenTable Diner

    Salt Lake City

    2 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    2 reviews

    Dined on November 10, 2023

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Everything was amazing! The service, food, attention to detail, and special touches made it a great birthday dinner.

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  11. JulieT

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on November 10, 2023

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Amazing meal. Good and drinks were delicious. Will definitely be going back again.

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  12. EileenM

    Raleigh

    10 reviews

    5.0

    10 reviews

    Dined on November 2, 2023

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 4
    My husband and I have eaten at the Fearrington House Restaurant several times on special occasions. The food is imaginative and well prepared. The service is professional.

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  13. WendyM

    Raleigh

    12 reviews

    5.0

    12 reviews

    Dined on October 27, 2023

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Went for an anniversary dinner. Everything was superb. Highly recommend

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  14. OpenTable Diner

    Raleigh

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on October 22, 2023

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Fantastic dinner service at Fearrington House to celebrate an anniversary. The courses were all excellent and well worth the price, you truly feel like you are getting your money’s worth.

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  15. bill

    Raleigh

    10 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    10 reviews

    Dined on October 20, 2023

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Awesome service and of course the food was fantastic

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  16. Paull

    Hawaii

    25 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    25 reviews

    Dined on October 19, 2023

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Fantastic service and food.l Would recommend to anyone looking for a great dining experience.

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  17. OpenTable Diner

    1 review

    2.0

    1 review

    Dined on October 19, 2023

    1. Overall 2
    2. Food 2
    3. Service 2
    4. Ambience 3
    The food was alright, but not worth the premium. Setting was pleasant. Nothing exceptional.

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  18. drjc

    Raleigh

    24 reviews

    5.0

    24 reviews

    Dined on October 13, 2023

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Indulging in the Fall Tasting Menu was not just having a meal -- it was an experience. Putting aside the cost, everything else exceeded our expectations. A wonderful setting for a special occasion.

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  19. MichaelP

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on October 1, 2023

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Consider dining at the Fearrington House for an elegant and memorable dining experience. The wait staff was exceptional and four course meal while expensive is worth having on a special occasion.

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  20. SteveMB

    Raleigh

    6 reviews

    5.0

    6 reviews

    Dined on October 1, 2023

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    My experience at Fearrington House was excellent. The service and food was outstanding. The whole dining experience could not have been finer. My wife and I were very well attended to making our anniversary dinner most memorable.

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  21. KimW

    Raleigh

    2 reviews

    5.0

    2 reviews

    Dined on September 30, 2023

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Fearrington House restaurant was elegant, warm and inviting. I invited my Nephew and his daughter from NY to dine with us and it did not disappoint! The food was wonderful - I particularly enjoyed the lobster with potato pave & radish for my second course and the slow cooked fall squash with brown butter and sorghum for my main course. The wait staff were very professional and informed us about each dish when served. And you must have the Hot Chocolate Souffle! A fantastic night to remember. I highly recommend it for any special occasion.

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  22. MetsFan

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on September 29, 2023

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    It's not just the food which was wonderful, it's the whole dining experience that makes Fearrington special.

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  23. DianeD

    Minneapolis

    2 reviews

    5.0

    2 reviews

    Dined on September 29, 2023

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Incredible food and an amazing evening. Staff made it so special!

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  24. OpenTable Diner

    Raleigh

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on September 15, 2023

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Last time we dined here was 20 yrs.ago. Came to celebrate a birthday. Everything was simply outstanding. Food quality, presentation, service and ambiance was top notch. Certainly will not wait another 20 yrs. to come back.

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  25. OpenTable Diner

    Washington DC

    1 review

    vip
    1.0

    1 review

    Dined on September 15, 2023

    1. Overall 1
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 1
    4. Ambience 1
    The woman at the front desk who I assume was the manager was extremely rude and unprofessional. The food and drinks were exceptional however our experience when checking in to having to listen to the manger boss the bartender in front of guests ruined our experience. We will most likely not return.

    1 person found this helpful

  26. Paul

    San Francisco

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on September 15, 2023

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Our dinner was absolutely wonderful. The food and service were outstanding!

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  27. GarryN

    Western NC

    6 reviews

    5.0

    6 reviews

    Dined on September 14, 2023

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 4
    Bottom line: One of the best dining experiences we’ve had in years and on par with the best ever - here in the US or in France or Italy. Every course was superb and the service was top shelf. Expensive but well worth it. Thank you

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  28. dddd

    Charlotte

    100 reviews

    vip
    4.0

    100 reviews

    Dined on September 8, 2023

    1. Overall 4
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 3
    4. Ambience 5
    Beautiful setting. The food was excellent and well presented. Service left something to be desired. I would normally give this service a 4 star if it was a moderate restaurant, but for this sort of restaurant, it was not what I woukd expect. A 5 ounce wine pour was about 3 oz for me but my male dining partner received a much larger pour (different server). I had to ask for an adequate pour. Same thing with champagne pours when we saw other table get more generous pour. I have not ever encountered this before, especially at such a nice restaurant.

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  29. ColinS

    Raleigh

    3 reviews

    5.0

    3 reviews

    Dined on September 4, 2023

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 4
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 4
    Food was great, except the ny strip was a lil tough and fatty.

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  30. OpenTable Diner

    Raleigh

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on September 3, 2023

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    From start to finish this was an exceptional dining experience. The staff was friendly and knowledgeable, the service world class and the food inventive and exquisite. They left no stone unturned and it was a memorable way to celebrate our anniversary. We will be back!

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  31. DavidK

    Raleigh

    7 reviews

    5.0

    7 reviews

    Dined on September 1, 2023

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 4
    The Fearrington is a unique dining experience that must be experienced. The food and service are impeccable; the ambience is somewhat tarnished by the lack of acoustic deadening on the hard walls and ceiling, leading to more noise than desirable. A small criticism is the extremely uncomfortable chairs in the bar and dining areas: the seat cushions are supported by a central wooden bar from the front to back of each chair. This makes an otherwise enjoyable 2-plus hour dining experience uncomfortable.....

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  32. FoodieMom

    Raleigh

    4 reviews

    5.0

    4 reviews

    Dined on August 31, 2023

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    A meal at Fearrington is a true dining experience. Creative food, amazing flavors, and excellent service.

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  33. LarryG

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on August 20, 2023

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Wonderful courses. Very well prepared. Attentive staff. Highly recommended.

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  34. OpenTable Diner

    Raleigh

    13 reviews

    4.0

    13 reviews

    Dined on August 18, 2023

    1. Overall 4
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 4
    Very noisy and too expensive for anything less than a Very special occasion.

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  35. JandiraZ

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on August 12, 2023

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Love the overall service and delicate touch to details. Beautiful way to bring in my 31st birthday.

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  36. MargaretR

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on August 6, 2023

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Outstanding service and food. Wine recommendation from our server was best I’ve ever had. Looking forward to going back.

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  37. SarahM

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on August 5, 2023

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Everything from the food to the service was incredible! We enjoyed our anniversary dinner

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  38. AliciaM

    Houston

    2 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    2 reviews

    Dined on August 5, 2023

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Top 5 dinners of my life. Quality of food was only superseded by the excellent service.

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  39. LongtimePatron

    New York Area

    3 reviews

    vip
    3.0

    3 reviews

    Dined on July 28, 2023

    1. Overall 3
    2. Food 3
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    The atmosphere is elegant, the service is poised and responsive. However, the food is more show than substance. Compared to Michelin star restaurants or prix fixe luxury restaurants with similar prices ($150) in major cities, the quality of the cuisine is mediocre. The end of meal sweets (brought after the desserts) are meager and reflect poorly on the atmosphere and the dining experience. They need to change their head chef and get their act together. It was much better 5 years ago. We have been patrons for 30 years.

    1 person found this helpful

  40. Scotty

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on July 16, 2023

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Fearrington House was a wonderful dining experience for us. We celebrated a wedding anniversary with them. The four-course meal was exceptional, the service top-notch, and the little details were an added touch (a special menu prepared for us, congratulating us on our Anniversary, the small gift box of hand painted chocolates when we departed). This is not a spur of the moment kind of dining out destination, but if you are seeking a quaint location to spend a special evening with someone, Fearrington House should definitely be on your short list. We will return for future special occasions.

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Safety precautions

  • Cleaning & sanitizing

    • Surfaces sanitized between seatings
    • Common areas deep-cleaned daily

  • Screening

    • Sick staff prohibited in the workplace

FAQs

Fearrington House Restaurant offers takeout which you can order by calling the restaurant at (919) 542-2121.

Fearrington House Restaurant is rated 4.8 stars by 1735 OpenTable diners.

Yes, you can generally book this restaurant by choosing the date, time and party size on OpenTable.

Make a reservation

2 people
7:00 PM
Booked 6 times today

Order delivery or takeout

Google Map for Fearrington House Restaurant

2000 Fearrington Village, Pittsboro, NC 27312

Dining areas

Additional information

  • Cross street
    Village Way
  • Neighborhood
    Chapel Hill
  • Hours of operation
    Bar Thu–Sun 4:30 pm–8:30 pm Dinner Thu–Sun 5:00 pm–8:30 pm
  • Price
    $50 and over
  • Cuisines
    Contemporary American, American
  • Dining style
    Elegant Dining
  • Dress code
    Jacket Preferred
  • Parking details
    Fearrington Village offers extensive free parking, just steps from the restaurant. Limousine parking available.
  • Payment options
    AMEX, Cash not accepted, Discover, Mastercard, Visa
  • Executive chef
    Paul Gagne
  • Additional
    Banquet, Bar/Lounge, Beer, BYO Wine, Cocktails, Corkage Fee, Full Bar, Gluten-free Options, Indoor Fireplace, Non-Smoking, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Private Room, Takeout, Vegan, View, Wheelchair Access, Wine
  • Website
    https://www.fearrington.com/the-fearrington-house-restaurant/
  • Phone number
    (919) 542-2121
  • Private party facilities
    There are several private dining rooms that will accommodate parties from 8 to 50 and our Garden Terrace will accommodate parties of up to 120.The Barn at Fearrington offers an exceptional venue for large gatherings including weddings, holiday parties, and company events from 125-300 people.
  • Private party contact
    Special Events: (919) 542-2121

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