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Venable Bistro, Carrboro, NC

Venable Bistro

4.6
4.6
1167 Reviews
$30 and under
Contemporary American
  • Innovative
  • Neighborhood gem
  • Good for special occasions
When you join us at Venable, you'll find a family-owned and operated restaurant offering local, seasonal food in an upscale yet comfortable setting. Our elevated comfort food strikes the perfect balance between the familiar and the fresh and new. Come on in, make yourself at home, and allow us to take care of you and your guests! Venable, the name of Carrboro from 1912-1913, takes inspiration from the rich culinary offerings of our area. Think freshly roasted chicken , a bistro salad topped with a fried local duck egg, or a burger made from ground chuck and short rib topped with Hatch green chilis. We're also proud to offer a carefully crafted wine and cocktail list. Join us for lunch or dinner--our doors are open and we look forward to welcoming you!

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Additional information

  • Dining style
    Casual Elegant
  • Price
    $30 and under
  • Cuisines
    Contemporary American, Comfort Food, Global, International
  • Hours of operation
    Brunch Sat, Sun 11:00 am–2:00 pm Lunch Mon–Fri 11:30 am–2:00 pm Dinner Mon–Thu 5:00 pm–8:00 pm Fri, Sat 5:00 pm–9:00 pm
  • Phone number
    (919) 904-7160
  • Payment options
    AMEX, Discover, Mastercard, Visa
  • Dress code
    Casual Dress
  • Neighborhood
    Carrboro
  • Cross street
    Weaver Street
  • Parking details
    Carr Mill Mall has over 200 private parking spaces making parking at Venable a non-issue. Relax before you get out of the car because you can park next to the restaurant for free.
  • Public transit
    Venable is located on the CW, F and J bus lines. Convenient to all of Chapel Hill and Carrboro public transit.
  • Additional
    Beer, BYO Wine, Cocktails, Corkage Fee, Full Bar, Gender Neutral Restroom, Gluten-free Options, Late Night, Non-Smoking, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Vegan, Weekend Brunch, Wheelchair Access, Wine

What 1,167 people are saying

Overall ratings and reviews

4.6
4.6 based on all time ratings
  • 4.6Food
  • 4.6Service
  • 4.4Ambience
  • 3.9Value

NoiseModerate

1,167 Reviews
  1. Diner

    Chicago

    57 reviews

    3.0

    57 reviews

    Dined on August 28, 2023

    1. Overall 3
    2. Food 3
    3. Service 2
    4. Ambience 4
    A quiet lunch hour. Service was slow but pleasant. The fish taco was nothing special and served with a huge portion of fries. Tacos and fries? The Korean soup was good.

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  2. OpenTable Diner

    Raleigh

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on August 26, 2023

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Always a pleasant experience. Menu is great. Never feel rushed.

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  3. PhilD

    New York City

    1 review

    4.0

    1 review

    Dined on August 25, 2023

    1. Overall 4
    2. Food 4
    3. Service 4
    4. Ambience 3
    Difficult to hear what my date was saying, indoor seating was very loud.

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  4. Geoff

    Raleigh

    16 reviews

    vip
    3.0

    16 reviews

    Dined on August 25, 2023

    1. Overall 3
    2. Food 3
    3. Service 3
    4. Ambience 3
    Rude front staff. We were stuck in traffic trying to find our way quicker to restaurant. They called at 15 min past our res and asked if we still wanted our reservation then thanked me for letting them know? Let my wife out to hurry to the table. They tried to seat her at the bar in someone else’s seat with menus then left her there. Cold shouldered us when I came in from the parking lot and my wife was walking back to the front after being abandoned at the bar. Bizarre. We were 16 min late. Been going here for years. Not sure we’re going back.

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  5. IsabelleA

    New York City

    4 reviews

    5.0

    4 reviews

    Dined on August 24, 2023

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Noise level was high but thankfully our waitress graciously moved us to a quieter table. Everything was delish.

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  6. WhitneyR

    Raleigh

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on August 19, 2023

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    We had a lovely time on the patio for brunch on a temperate summer day. Three friends catching up! Nice attentive, flexible service.

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  7. DMill

    Raleigh

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on August 18, 2023

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Dinner at Venable is consistently a great experience. The service, food and ambience are always top notch. Looking forward to our next meal there!

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  8. MargotW

    Western NC

    1 review

    3.0

    1 review

    Dined on August 14, 2023

    1. Overall 3
    2. Food 3
    3. Service 4
    4. Ambience 4
    We only had 2 in our party. Our waiter was very nice & did a good job with everything; however my trout couldn’t be seen when served. It was covered completely with rice & green beans. I had to ask if it was even there? Not usually the plating for an entree listed as Trout accompanied by rice, green beans & almonds! Maybe another day & entree?

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  9. LibbyW

    Raleigh

    10 reviews

    3.0

    10 reviews

    Dined on August 12, 2023

    1. Overall 3
    2. Food 2
    3. Service 3
    4. Ambience 4
    Server was very pleasant and knowledgable about menu. Mix up with bread before main. Main course, the Trout, was 1) not really hot when it arrived 2) not much taste 3) rice was sticky and not fluffy at all. Dessert special, the Pistachio Cheesecake, was fine.

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  10. enjoy

    San Francisco

    8 reviews

    5.0

    8 reviews

    Dined on August 9, 2023

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 4
    Venable is one of our 'go-to' restaurants in Carrboro. Service is always helpful and polite, meals are well prepared, and specials are often interesting. The wine list has something for everyone and the manager often has recommendations.

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Google Map for Venable Bistro

200 North Greensboro St., Suite A18, Carrboro, NC 27510

Additional information

  • Cross street
    Weaver Street
  • Neighborhood
    Carrboro
  • Hours of operation
    Brunch Sat, Sun 11:00 am–2:00 pm Lunch Mon–Fri 11:30 am–2:00 pm Dinner Mon–Thu 5:00 pm–8:00 pm Fri, Sat 5:00 pm–9:00 pm
  • Price
    $30 and under
  • Cuisines
    Contemporary American, Comfort Food, Global, International
  • Dining style
    Casual Elegant
  • Dress code
    Casual Dress
  • Parking details
    Carr Mill Mall has over 200 private parking spaces making parking at Venable a non-issue. Relax before you get out of the car because you can park next to the restaurant for free.
  • Public transit
    Venable is located on the CW, F and J bus lines. Convenient to all of Chapel Hill and Carrboro public transit.
  • Payment options
    AMEX, Discover, Mastercard, Visa
  • Additional
    Beer, BYO Wine, Cocktails, Corkage Fee, Full Bar, Gender Neutral Restroom, Gluten-free Options, Late Night, Non-Smoking, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Vegan, Weekend Brunch, Wheelchair Access, Wine
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