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Venable is a neighborhood bistro serving globally inspired comfort food located in Carrboro’s historic Carr Mill. Since we opened in 2012, Venable has become known as a great place for a weeknight dinner with friends, the go-to spot for first dates, and the perfect place to celebrate a special occasion with family. The menu highlights seasonal ingredients from local producers and draws inspiration from French, Italian, Asian and Mexican cuisine. Venable also has daily specials based on what is available at the farmer’s market. Guests can enjoy our full menu in our dining room, on the patio or at the bar.
Global, locally sourced cuisine pairs with craft beer & wine in an industrial-chic setting.
Address and Contact Information
Address: 200 N Greensboro St A-18, Carrboro, NC 27510
Phone: (919) 904-7160
Website: http://venablebistro.com/
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Reviews
A Fitz
Great lunch spot! Had the banh mi sandwich subbed with grilled chicken, so so good. (my friend had the same – so I cannot comment on the other options – YET – I will be back for sure) Our server was courteous and funny. I would highly recommend this place.
… moreZieken
A bit of a hidden gem, with an eclectic menu that has something for everyone. Great vegan choices and plenty for the carnivore as well. Usually easy to find a table for lunch but recommend reservations for dinner. Parking at the front access can be a little difficult but there are plenty of spaces on the other side of Carr Mill – just walk through the old Mill building!
… moreIan Stroszeck
Delicious and eclectic selection of food options – there’s something for everyone! I had the bibimbap bowl with a special soy sauce on the side which our server recommended. That, plus the fried chicken and mashed potatoes were incredible.
Be warned though – make sure you park in the right spot. I noticed 5 separate tow trucks taking cars away. Read signs carefully
… moreBe warned though – make sure you park in the right spot. I noticed 5 separate tow trucks taking cars away. Read signs carefully
Shirley C
Venable is one of my favorite restaurants. The staff is so kind and the food is delicious. The fried chicken with arugula is one of my favorites. Nothing on the menu is bad.
… moreTori Estren
Went here for my partner’s mother’s birthday and had an absolutely incredible meal. We had the shrimp crab cakes (day’s special appetizer), butternut squash soup (soup of the day) and for my entree I had the fried chicken with the mashed potatoes. The shrimp cakes and soup were both 9/10, the chicken was 10/10, and the potatoes were 11/10.
The only reason this is 4 stars instead of 5 is that my partner ordered a cocktail and when the waitress asked what type of whiskey he wanted, he said whatever the bar recommends… and they used a whiskey that doubled the price of the drink. Even though he said he deferred to the bar, someone (anyone, I’m not blaming the waitress, her service was otherwise impeccable) should’ve come back to our table and asked if a price increase was okay.
Would definitely go back and just make sure that situation doesn’t happen again.
… moreThe only reason this is 4 stars instead of 5 is that my partner ordered a cocktail and when the waitress asked what type of whiskey he wanted, he said whatever the bar recommends… and they used a whiskey that doubled the price of the drink. Even though he said he deferred to the bar, someone (anyone, I’m not blaming the waitress, her service was otherwise impeccable) should’ve come back to our table and asked if a price increase was okay.
Would definitely go back and just make sure that situation doesn’t happen again.
daidaisuisuib
What a Surprise!!!
This restaurant is a hidden gem.
Food is higher quality then my expectations.
French press coffee is great!!!!
… moreThis restaurant is a hidden gem.
Food is higher quality then my expectations.
French press coffee is great!!!!
Robin Mehera
It was a warm and rainy Thursday evening in February. We wanted to grab a bite to eat near chapel hill. Had been wanting to check this place out.
Upon arrival they had a outdoor tent set up for dining. We were sat inside. Looking at the menu, it was all over the place. Asian food, southern food, burgers, salads, tacos, etc. very strange.
The soup and bread were good.
We got a Cobb salad and Udon Noodle dish for our main entrees. The food was plentiful but not that good. The noodles were pretty bland and shrimp was scarce for $10 add on. The scallion pancakes were good, but the sauce to go with it was extra salty.
The service was great so that definitely helped the experience. Overall the food holds this place back.
(Good drink options from what we saw but didn’t try anything so can’t review it).
… moreUpon arrival they had a outdoor tent set up for dining. We were sat inside. Looking at the menu, it was all over the place. Asian food, southern food, burgers, salads, tacos, etc. very strange.
The soup and bread were good.
We got a Cobb salad and Udon Noodle dish for our main entrees. The food was plentiful but not that good. The noodles were pretty bland and shrimp was scarce for $10 add on. The scallion pancakes were good, but the sauce to go with it was extra salty.
The service was great so that definitely helped the experience. Overall the food holds this place back.
(Good drink options from what we saw but didn’t try anything so can’t review it).
Sophia Alexandria
I ordered the trout with the fingerling potatoes. The flavor of the trout was great and it was cooked perfectly. It was delicious. The potatoes were amazing. They had a nice crisp to them. The service was great! The ambiance was nice too. I definitely will be back. You should try this place.
… moreJulie Cordora
Modern space with excellent service. The menu has quite a nice variety, and the flavors are well worth the visit. The lamb quite literally fell off the bone. We will definitely be back.
… moreHannah Thole
If you have a special event, Venable is the place! I made a reservation for 10 for my husband’s PhD defense in November 2022. From start to finish, the staff at Venable were excellent to work with and went above and beyond. Chris (the manager) reached out to me directly and communicated throughout the event. He offered to let me drop off and store the cake I had made in the restaurant fridge the night before the event (which was the icing on the cake ;)). There was something on the menu for every family member/friend and everyone was very pleased with their selections. Our waiter was extremely attentive, checking in with us multiple times through the dinner and keeping water/wine glasses filled. I chose to have the staff cut and serve the cake (I believe the fee was $15, which was more than worth it. Do it!) Not only did they present the cake with lit candles first, they plated each slice with fresh whipped cream and sliced strawberries, which was such a beautiful presentation! They also packaged up the leftovers for us to bring home. I knew it was getting close to closing time, but not one employee made us feel like we needed to be rushed, which I truly appreciated. I highly, HIGHLY recommend Venable for any occasion, especially the special ones. They made my husband’s celebration dinner very special and the customer service was truly top-notch! Thank you so much to Chris and all of the staff for making a memorable experience for us!
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