Hearty Southern cooking dished out amidst lovely surroundings make Lucky 32, one of Cary's favorite dining destinations. The talented Chef Jay Pierce makes great use of the region's abundant produce to come up with a well-thought out menu of Southern specialties. The local focus on ingredients is evident with the restaurant's alliances with local farms and the menus undergoing seasonal changes as well. The menu exhibits diverse influences from the Southern palate with pretty much every region represented. Specialties like Jambalaya, Black Bean Cakes and Pulled Pork on Johnny Cakes are some that are worth checking out. The salads and sandwich selection prove to be great for lighter appetites. The brunch menu is a popular affair as well. The restaurant's wine list has received accolades from Wine Spectator and is suitably diverse to match the menu. Service is spot-on and the staff is well equipped to handle large groups. Hosting private functions is also a possibility. Check website for more information.
Academy Street Bistro offers a casual fine dining experience in downtown Cary.
Great fresh ground burgers, deep fried bacon wrapped hot dogs, seasoned waffle fries, 15+ different flavors of milkshakes and over 240 different glass bottled sodas.
Herons
Condé Nast Traveler calls it a 'culinary gem' and diners have no reason to disagree. Herons, found inside The Umstead Hotel and Spa, invites diners to relish authentic American fare in a charming setting. John Childers, Chef de Cuisine and Executive Chef Steven D. Greene weave a magical culinary experience, offering delights like luscious crab cakes, hollandaise and other contemporary American preparations. Its impressive wine list features more than 1500 exquisite selections, allowing guests to sip their chosen blends. The arresting art works and the ornate interiors add to a phenomenal experience, exaggerated by some picturesque views of the nearby lake.
A joint venture between friends, Tazza Kitchen opened its doors to Cary in the year 2013. The restaurant offers a menu featuring all-American favorites that are infused with rustic southern and Italian flavors. Tazza is known far and wide for its honest pizza varieties that are baked the old-fashioned way in a traditional wood-fired oven. The Prosciutto & Arugula, Spicy Sausage & Black Pepper Honey, and the Mushroom & Pepperoni are some of the restaurant's most popular pizza options. The Freestyle Pizza is for the ones who wish to build their own pizza.
Peck & Plume -- a nod to the restaurant's view of the future Downtown Cary Park and its avian inhabitants -- is a polished yet casual restaurant offering a menu of modern American classics taking inspiration from our southern surroundings. Whether diners want a peck of plates to share with friends or the plume of a special occasion dinner, Peck & Plume is open for breakfast, lunch, dinner and weekend brunch.
Set in a comfortable and inviting atmosphere, Doc B's Restaurant serves food made from scratch daily. Incorporating the highest-quality ingredients, the menu includes a variety of "very special” entrees, crave-worthy burgers and sandwiches, signature Wok Out Bowls™, delicious salads, indulgent desserts and so much more. Doc B’s also impresses with an extensive locally curated craft beer offering, wine and spirits selection in addition to signature cocktails. No matter what occasion, the expansive menu truly offers something for everyone. With each location having its own personality, Doc B’s Cary at Fenton offers a large, vibrant outdoor patio with a gorgeous pergola, furnished with heaters, misters and fans so guests can enjoy Fenton Square in all seasons. Finally, the expansive bar with six tv's adjacent to the plush lounge, are perfect for mingling with friends and social gatherings.
