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Tandem Carrboro is a family-owned restaurant offering an exceptional dining experience built on community, creativity, and locally sourced ingredients. Founded by Emma Sabouh, Tandem blends seasonal flavors with refined technique in a warm, rustic space set within a historic textile mill. Guests enjoy chef-crafted lunch, dinner, brunch, and cocktails designed to celebrate connection and comfort. With a focus on fresh, regional produce and unforgettable hospitality, Tandem creates culinary experiences that feel like home yet taste extraordinary. Join us for a romantic dinner, a weekend brunch, or your next private event-where food truly brings people together.
American fare sourced from local farms is served in a relaxed, brick-walled space with a patio.
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Address: 200 N Greensboro St #1a, Carrboro, NC 27510
Phone: (919) 240-7937
Website: http://tandemcarrboro.com/
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Reviews
Susan Mehrotra
Delicious food, great vibe, and courteous service-All things that make a meal memorable. We had a very satiating meal at Tandem after a tiring morning of furniture hunting. One of the best Avacado toast I have had-made special with a tomato chutney and crisp Radish slices. A decadent Cheese toast on thick milk bread slices made with goat cheese and 2 other cheeses. A must try is the humble linguine with its fresh lemony flavor and brocolli rabe and other greens. The last dish on our table was the Atlantic Salmon with pickled Radish and fingerling potatoes in a little flavorful broth at the base. Salmon was perfectly done and the broth delicious..clean and fresh. We loved all the dishes that we ordered. Not surprised that Tandem is one of the most popular hangouts near Chapel Hill.
… moreJ. W.
Chose this place for my FB dinner club group to usher in the new year. Honestly…wished I picked somewhere else.
The food was great and the service was decent but what ruined the night at least for me is the fact they put our party of 9 on the crap end of their “chef” table. I was seated at the end of the table right next to their kitchen door. One of their incompetent servers kept hitting my chair every time he walked by, EVEN after I spoke to him about it. Our server was fine but took forever getting us drink refills, including water which served in these ridiculous small glasses.
The woman who sat us should have kept us at the other end of the table, where she originally sat us. Our party was bigger than the other one, and they could’ve been sat at the other end.
Bottom line, don’t pick this place for a large group, more than 5 and you’ll get sat at what I now call the crap table. What a way to ruin our New Year’s celebration.
… moreThe food was great and the service was decent but what ruined the night at least for me is the fact they put our party of 9 on the crap end of their “chef” table. I was seated at the end of the table right next to their kitchen door. One of their incompetent servers kept hitting my chair every time he walked by, EVEN after I spoke to him about it. Our server was fine but took forever getting us drink refills, including water which served in these ridiculous small glasses.
The woman who sat us should have kept us at the other end of the table, where she originally sat us. Our party was bigger than the other one, and they could’ve been sat at the other end.
Bottom line, don’t pick this place for a large group, more than 5 and you’ll get sat at what I now call the crap table. What a way to ruin our New Year’s celebration.
Brianna Cooper
I had an incredible birthday dinner. My server, Jackson, was super attentive and helpful. My Daring Clementine cocktail was superb. The braised short ribs were cooked to perfection. It was hard to stop eating them but I had to save room for desert. The chocolate pudding cake with coffee ice cream was absolutely divine and paired with a rose Cava sparkling wine, it was the most indulgent ending to an immaculate meal. I will most definitely be returning.
… moreMarianne Hogg
This was an interesting place,… I went by the number of stars that it got on Google reviews… And boy was I wrong!
We arrived and were seated right away …then we waited approximately 17 minutes for anybody to even acknowledge us to take a drink order or give us water.
Finally, Hannah arrived, took our drink and appetizer order…. 15 minutes later, Appetizers arrived and we got no plates… Had to ask for plates… Drinks arrive shortly after… I ordered a Prosecco and it came in a large wine glass… Weirdly…but no water yet..
at that time we ordered our entrée.. Entrées arrived approximately 45 minutes after we had even entered the restaurant… I ordered the salmon and it was lukewarm… My husband ordered the ribs and they were perfectly hot… In addition, my salmon came in a large bowl that was so high like a salad bowl it came up to my chest, and it was strange eating out of it… It tasted good, but it would’ve been nice if it came out hot.
We have already decided we’re not gonna wait around for dessert so we just want to get our check… Drum roll please… 15 minutes goes by and finally the bartender notices that we’re sitting there so he comes over and gives us our check… Felt like we just waited and waited for everything here service was terrible understand that sometimes they’re short but that’s not my problem when you have a restaurant that is supposed to be this caliber You expect the service would be right up there… But it’s a complete mismatch! Probably not going back.
… moreWe arrived and were seated right away …then we waited approximately 17 minutes for anybody to even acknowledge us to take a drink order or give us water.
Finally, Hannah arrived, took our drink and appetizer order…. 15 minutes later, Appetizers arrived and we got no plates… Had to ask for plates… Drinks arrive shortly after… I ordered a Prosecco and it came in a large wine glass… Weirdly…but no water yet..
at that time we ordered our entrée.. Entrées arrived approximately 45 minutes after we had even entered the restaurant… I ordered the salmon and it was lukewarm… My husband ordered the ribs and they were perfectly hot… In addition, my salmon came in a large bowl that was so high like a salad bowl it came up to my chest, and it was strange eating out of it… It tasted good, but it would’ve been nice if it came out hot.
We have already decided we’re not gonna wait around for dessert so we just want to get our check… Drum roll please… 15 minutes goes by and finally the bartender notices that we’re sitting there so he comes over and gives us our check… Felt like we just waited and waited for everything here service was terrible understand that sometimes they’re short but that’s not my problem when you have a restaurant that is supposed to be this caliber You expect the service would be right up there… But it’s a complete mismatch! Probably not going back.
Jane Jing
I came with group and the restaurant handled us beautifully as the same time with other regular customers. I didn’t get the chance to see the menu because our group meals were pre set. I also didn’t have chance to take pictures of the main courses which were the short ribs, salmon and chicken. Everything was delicious.
… moreLars Cramer
My experience at Tandem was very negative and honestly ruined my valentines day date. Terrible service and lackluster steak.
We were seated at 5:40 yet did not even receive water until 6:05. Our server did not even acknowledge us until nearly 6:10, a half hour after we had been seated!
The appetizers we ordered were pretty good, lamb skewers and cheese platter, but our problems started with the main course. My girlfriend and I both ordered the ribeye, and it was astonishingly bad for the egregious price tag. $38 for a steak so you probably expect something quality, like a prime grade right? Nope! We were served walmart level choice grade steak, half fat with the consistency of shoe leather. The chef clearly tried to salvage it as it was seasoned well, and the potatoes and vegetables were quite good, but the quality of meat was just unfixable. Never have I ever spent that kind of money on a steak to receive a low quality choice grade, it was shocking and incredibly disrespectful to their customers. It really shows the massive ineptitude on whoever is doing the ingredient ordering for Tandem.
My girlfriend has had many positive experiences in the past with Tandem, so it is truly sad they botched their Valentine’s Day dinner epicly. Will not be returning after a $180 bill for disgusting steak.
… moreWe were seated at 5:40 yet did not even receive water until 6:05. Our server did not even acknowledge us until nearly 6:10, a half hour after we had been seated!
The appetizers we ordered were pretty good, lamb skewers and cheese platter, but our problems started with the main course. My girlfriend and I both ordered the ribeye, and it was astonishingly bad for the egregious price tag. $38 for a steak so you probably expect something quality, like a prime grade right? Nope! We were served walmart level choice grade steak, half fat with the consistency of shoe leather. The chef clearly tried to salvage it as it was seasoned well, and the potatoes and vegetables were quite good, but the quality of meat was just unfixable. Never have I ever spent that kind of money on a steak to receive a low quality choice grade, it was shocking and incredibly disrespectful to their customers. It really shows the massive ineptitude on whoever is doing the ingredient ordering for Tandem.
My girlfriend has had many positive experiences in the past with Tandem, so it is truly sad they botched their Valentine’s Day dinner epicly. Will not be returning after a $180 bill for disgusting steak.
Alice Lutz
Our daughter’s rehearsal dinner was held in the restaurant then welcome drinks on the patio. We cannot say enough about the service, food and experience. Javier went above and beyond when helping us set up and get everything ready. He was responsive- positive and helpful. Hannah , the server was “on-it”. I would recommend this venue.
… moreKate Tackett
Tandem brought our wedding day dreams to life! The team was absolutely exceptional—professional, attentive, and truly passionate about what they do. Our guests are still raving that it was the best meal they’ve had at a wedding. Emma was incredibly responsive, organized, and genuinely thoughtful throughout the entire planning process, making everything feel seamless and stress-free. We can’t recommend them highly enough—they helped make our wedding day unforgettable in every way.
… moreAllison Elsee
This restaurant hits all the high marks – versatile & delicious menu, generous portions, expert & caring wait-staff, private enclaves as well as open “see & be seen” spaces. My sorority sisters & I (who all graduated from UNC several decades ago) enjoyed a fabulous lunch experience at Tandem this past Saturday & it was so easy for anyone with mobility challenges. I’m already mulling over what I’ll order on my next visit there – real soon!!! 5 Stars from me!!!
… moreJennifer Ward
The food was superb! Palette wise as well as visually.
This was our first visit so we didn’t know what to expect. The brunch menu was packed with mouth watering options. The atmosphere felt upscale but not stuffy. The waitstaff was friendly and prompt.
We had Sunday brunch…each item ranged in cost from $18-$22. Worth every cent for a decadent plate of savory goodness.
… moreThis was our first visit so we didn’t know what to expect. The brunch menu was packed with mouth watering options. The atmosphere felt upscale but not stuffy. The waitstaff was friendly and prompt.
We had Sunday brunch…each item ranged in cost from $18-$22. Worth every cent for a decadent plate of savory goodness.