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The Fearrington Granary Restaurant
Categories: Restaurants American (New) Restaurants Breakfast & Brunch Restaurants Gastropubs American (New), Breakfast & Brunch, Gastropubs
Fearrington Village2000 Fearrington Village Center
Pittsboro, NC 27312
(919) 542-2121
- Hours:
Mon-Sat 11:30 am - 2 pm
Mon-Sat 5 pm - 9 pm
Sun 10 am - 2 pm
- Good for Groups:
- Yes
- Accepts Credit Cards:
- Yes
- Parking:
- Street
- Attire:
- Casual
- Price Range:
-
$$
- Good for Kids:
- Yes
- Takes Reservations:
- Yes
- Delivery:
- No
- Take-out:
- Yes
- Waiter Service:
- Yes
- Outdoor Seating:
- Yes
- Wi-Fi:
- Free
- Good For:
- Lunch, Brunch
- Alcohol:
- Full Bar
- Noise Level:
- Loud
- Has TV:
- Yes
- Wheelchair Accessible:
- Yes
14 reviews for The Fearrington Granary Restaurant
14 reviews in English
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Review from Mike B.
Chapel Hill, NC
1/23/2012
This was my first time at the Granary. Nice lunch on a cool drizzly day, starting with a hot bowl of cauliflower soup with bacon. That was a perfect start with the bread that comes out before your meal, it made for a tasty pairing. We tried the Granary Burger with the Parmesan Truffle French Fries, It was very good but left no room for dessert. I will be sure to come again and leave room for the carrot cake.
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Review from L N.
Chester Heights, PA
12/28/2011
I've been here several times on trips to NC. The latest visit (tonight) was with a group of 6. It was an off night and the restaurant wasn't crowded. There were still holiday decorations up and the room was welcoming and very cute. If the restaurant is crowded it is usually very loud downstairs, but much quieter if you sit upstairs. Service was quick and efficient, our waiter was knowledgeable about the specials and menu items. I had the chicken salad, we also ordered shrimp and grits, fish and chips, and a chicken vegetable linguini. The food came quickly, and my salad was OK - it wasn't the best owing to too much dressing that covered the chicken salad and the greens that came with it. The greens were gritty, and I won't order this again. The fish and chips came with a basket of fries and was good. The shrimp and grits were pronounced excellent, and I think the linguini was good but I forgot to ask. Overall, my meals there have been hit or miss. It is an OK place for a casual meal, but not up to the standard of the Fearrington House at all. Also, the Granary is often closed for weddings so call before you come.
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Review from Joan D.
Pittsboro, NC
11/25/2011
Been to this establishment a million times and have never had a bad meal. It's quaint and the food it delicious. Go with confidence!
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Review from Michael H.
Raleigh, NC
11/28/2010 1 Check-in Here
After hearing about Fearrington this and Fearrington that I finally broke down and decided to give it a try. I know that this isn't "the" restaurant, but I figured it would give me a good introduction to the storied Fearrington cuisine.
There wasn't anything bad about my lunch, but there wasn't anything great either. What came to a $35 lunch for two could have easily passed as a $20 lunch at any other place. The service was a bit slow and the decor had a distinct "wedding factory" glare to it.
I get the feeling that they move a lot of people through this place, and it took me a bit to clue in to the idea that this smacks of catered food. Not good and not bad - merely adequate, and entirely overpriced if it weren't for the cutesy surroundings. -
Review from Gregory H.
Creedmoor, NC
4/12/2010
I stopped here for lunch with my boss on the way back to the office after visiting a model home a bit further to the south. We walked in the door probably 5 minutes before they were going to close the door for lunch. Talk about Just on time. Unfortunately, not all the menu items were still available but that only meant I was able to choose and try something new.
The food we ordered was excellent, and the service was impeccable - despite our arrival time. Our server paid great attention to us, and while we weren't the last party to leave, we certainly were grateful for the care and attention we received for being such a late arrival.
I absolutely have to bring my bride here in the near future.
We didn't get to stay long to look around the grounds at Fearrington Village because we were on a tight schedule. My boss did recommended reserving a room for myself and my bride for a night or a weekend and just enjoy being there with her, enjoy the gardens or whatever we pleased.
In the words of Ah-nold "I'll be Bachk" -
Review from Irene R.
3/29/2010
Amazing food. Their crab cakes are excellent as are their salads. We went here for brunch and even my 7 month old son approved of the biscuits.
the bathroom was easily accessible from upstairs through a back staircase and the baby changing table was placed outside of the stalls (so we didn't have to use the handicapped stall to change the baby). -
Review from Matt K.
3/21/2010 2 photos
We attended our first Yelp event at the Old Granary for brunch. The Fearrington Village seemed crowded when we pulled in but there were several parking spaces open. The surrounding area is in full bloom and great for a quick photo op. I imagine this place will be busy at Easter time. I didn't realize the Granary had an upstairs, until the hostess escorted us there. It was roomy (though a little warm) and would be a nice place to gather a big family or group of 20 or more.
The Granary is another member of the "Clean Plate Club" as both the wife and I finished everything placed in front of us. Her omelet ($13) looked a little like an egg burrito, but was satisfying, even though not incredibly memorable. Considering the price tag, I expected the omelet to be bigger. The star of the dish was the "roasted potatoes" (home fries) which were treeeemendous. Honestly, they were good enough to make me want to come back just to have them. If stamps weren't so inconvenient, I'd say they were something to write home about.
I had the Vanilla-Orange French Toast ($10) , which had nice texture and wasn't overly sweet. I didn't add any extra maple syrup to it because there was enough vanilla anglaise. It didn't have much of a special flavor to it though; I expected something more unique with the "Vanilla-Orange" billing. At first I thought I would down it all and still have room for more, but eventually it caught up to me and was filling.
The orange juice was fresh, but for $3 a glass, I'll buy the whole 1.75L top shelf stuff at the grocery and pregame next time.
Overall, the ambiance and the potatoes make this a four star, otherwise, I would probably have stopped at three. Check my photos for views of our plates. -
Review from Charles D.
Gainesville, FL
6/3/2009
Ho. Ly. Crapoli. This was the finest brunch I've ever had, hands down. I can't even begin to describe how perfectly executed every dish is--and how each includes an inventive touch that makes it more delicious than simple breakfast fare. The blueberry pancakes were light and fluffy, and the massive amount of blueberries are complemented by a light citrus accent and creme fraiche that make syrup or butter unthinkable. The eggs benedict were hands down the best I've ever had--get them with lox and watch the egg yolk mix perfectly with the salmon and toast. I normally avoid eggs benedict because the Hollandaise sauce leaves me painfully full and bogged down--yet in the case of the granary the sauce simply complimented the dish, rather than weighing it down or overshadowing the delicious lox.
If you're in the mood for traditional breakfast fare, go for the omelette. It's the size of your head, and the onions, goat cheese, and mushrooms are outstanding.
The Granary can be packed, but servers are pleasant (if occasionally sparse). Prices are very fair ($10-$15) and I haven't tried the lunch dishes--but with breakfasts like these, there's simply no reason to bother. Go for brunch, sit outside, and take a long walk afterward because you'll be quite full from the generous portions. -
Review from Jomo K.
Northern, VA
5/19/2010
Mother's Day 2010- A little more chilly than I would have preferred, thus we weren't able to sit outside and enjoy the beautiful landscaping.
The Old Granary was converted from the granary into a very nice restaurant and bookstore. The restaurant is spacious and nicely appointed. You definitely know that you are in a converted building- which only adds to the ambiance. It was a little drafty for my mom, sis and wife.
The brunch was pretty good and the service was excellent. The menu was a fixed brunch menu with a couple of decent choices- salmon or chicken. I ordered the salmon which was EXCELLENT. I can't really say what the others at my table truly thought thought of their meals as my folks typically clean their plates NO MATTER WHAT. I assume they thought it was pretty good. I only wish that the brunch would have included a breakfast option- sausage, waffles, omlettes, etc.I understand that they were expecting a rush and multiple food options might have slowed service...but, it IS brunch! And we ate at 11:15 am. Unfortunately, they lost a star because of this.
Finally, I'd forgotten that on Sundays in NC, you have to wait until either noon or 1pm (can't remember which) in order to order alcohol. So, unfortunately, no mimosas for brunch. We did end up ordering a GREAT bottle of Sauvignon Blanc- once we were permitted to order.
Overall, I recommend the Old Granary. I'll definitely make a return visit soon. -
Review from Alex N.
Holly Springs, NC
3/22/2010
My sister, who went to Fearrington courtesy of her workplace holding a celebratory meal, was the one who finally convinced me to drag everybody else out on a thirty- to forty-minute drive for a lunch meal we stood a good chance of hating. My family lives in Apex/Holly Springs, so the drive is more than a short jaunt.
The first time I ever went was last year, during the spring. The Old Granary was awash with a riot of blossoms, as the entirety of Fearrington's shopping and eating area is surrounded by carefully planned and tended gardens. Herbs and vegetables are interspersed among the ornamental plants in such a way that they themselves become ornamental, and wow! For a gardener that always put herbs, veggies, and pretties in separate beds, that blew me away.
Prices run from $7 to $13 for both lunch and brunch. A new thing on the lunch menu is the business lunch, which is $19, but is a delicious-sounding package deal including an entrée that you can't get otherwise (how can you go wrong with duck confit, spinach linguine and marsala cream!?), and crème brûlée for dessert.
The seating area extends outside to the patio, so if you choose, you can eat in the garden. If you're lucky, you'll get seated beneath a gorgeous arbor, painted white, complete with vines threading their way over the wood.
The restaurant itself is an old converted granary (surprise!). The place has some amazing acoustics, so it can get fairly loud when it's crowded.
The service is phenomenal. The staff is polite, educated, and won't wrinkle their noses at you if you come in wearing duds from Sears instead of Bloomingdale's. If you want something odd or changed, just ask. A friend bemoaned the lack of a fruit salad to the waiter, and he said, "Oh, we can whip something up, it's no problem!" before heading into the kitchen. A minute or two later, out came a bowl loaded with fruit.
And the food? Oh, the food. Very few restaurants give me the confidence to try multiple things when I come back -- most often, I'll end up going with whatever I like the best. Fearrington is one of the restaurants where I can close my eyes, point at the menu, and know I'm going to like whatever I get.
If you go for brunch, get the eggs benedict with house-cured salmon. Lunch? Get the angus burger. I've tried (and failed) to replicate the rosemary fries that comes with it. Everything is a joy. Added bonus: The portions are huge! Try to hold back from devouring the pile of delicious fresh bread, local butter and delicious jams you get before your meal is served.
Try this place! -
Review from Glenda C.
Miami, FL
12/1/2010
Had brunch here. The atmosphere was nice and calm. The food was pretty good. I had the old granary chopped salad, which was nothing out f this world, just a salad. I did try the shrimp and grits which were very delicious and the vanilla-orange french toast which was incredible, but more like a dessert. Its a nice place to dine in, especially since we were visiting. It's nice to take a walk around the village.
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Review from Bryan G.
New York, NY
1/29/2011
The Old Granary is outstanding! I enjoy dining for Sunday Brunch and feel very fortunate I live close enough to be able to go on a regular basis. Lynn goes out of her way to make us feel welcome and has taught her staff to provide a level of service unmatched in the Triangle! I adore the Shrimp and Grits and the Vanillla-Orange French Toast and if you want a salad you must try their Chicken Salad as it is the best! I rarely give perfect reviews and I must say this restaurant gets 5 Stars and a Perfect review from me every single week on Open Table as I have never had a bad dining experience with them. You MUST try this restaurant if you are ever in the Raleigh-Durham-Chapel Hill-Apex-Pittsboro area!
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Review from Christina G.
Durham, NC
Sunday reservations recommended, as this is a popular spot in Fearrington for brunch eats. There's a patio, a main floor, and an upstairs. And our yelper party of 6 was put on the top floor. It got a little steamy up there -- mostly because of air circulation, but probably also in part because of our damn fine selves. ;) I kicked things off appropriately with a mimosa, which was light in color (always a good sign) and really refreshing. I think I also downed three biscuits while waiting for the entree. Hey, Pittsboro's a long haul, and all that driving worked up an appetite. Plus the biscuits are in miniature. Denser than you might expect, but really really good. I had the eggs benedict with salmon. And while it was fresh and well presented, I just wasn't blown away like I have been at our last group brunches (Jibarra and Papa Mojo's). This was our first more traditional brunch, so of course I wasn't expecting a Cajun or Mexican kick. But I was expecting to be delighted by a masterful culinary skill reflecting nuances of flavor that Fearrington chefs are noted for. Maybe I need to come back for dinner for a more notable meal. The baked hashbrown potatoes had rosemary (me thinks?) and were really great. Just slightly crisped on the outside and tender through the center. I concluded with a slice of red velvet cake... which was certainly red. Like no other cake I've seen before... We're talking bright orangey-red. Had a cream cheese icing and sugared orange peel plus some nuts (almonds?) on top. I'm a red velvet fan, but did not care for this version of it. Brunch again? I'd probably pass. There are too many excellent choices closer by.
Listed in: Outdoor Dining!, Best for Brunch
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Review from Adri T.
2/22/2009
Went to The Old Granary Restaurant for lunch after touring the sites and the Folk Art Show. The restaurant was busy but we were quickly seated upstairs in a side room overlooking some trees and some stocking crates. As long as you did not look down near the back door, the view was fine. The room was poorly laid out, and our table was crammed in the far right corner. The server quickly came to see what we would like to drink and we ordered iced teas. He quickly returned back with the iced teas and took our entree orders. We ordered shrimp and grits and chicken pot pie. Biscuits and jam were served as a complimentary appetizer. The biscuits were warm and had a nice buttermilk flavor. However, the wait for the entrees was long. Finally, when they did arrive, they had wonderful presentations, however the flavor is where one fell flat. The shrimp and grits had great flavor and was served with crumbled smoked applewood bacon and bits of green onion, which really added to the complexity of the dish. However, the chicken pot pie was simply a piece of puff pastry served over an underseasoned mixture of chicken, carrots, and peas. It was a disappointment. The salad which accompanied it was mesculin greens with a very dry dijon vineagrette. The salad was warm and did not have nearly enough dressing to coat the greens. I would not return to this restaurant.
