We attended trivia night here and the host Julie was awesome! She had an great set of questions and was hilarious. The bartender Maya was excellent too. A great time!
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
LaToya Aneika Carroll Horton
Food was YUMMY! Fries with ranch can't be beat. I also get a side of sour cream. Had the brunch sausage croissant this time - SO GOOD! Looking forward to going next time I am in town!
Atmosphere: 4
Food: 5
Service: 5
Recommended dishes: Loaded Cheese Fries, Bacon Egg and Cheese
jeff elliott
Food is always top notch, staff friendly and attentive but not on top of you, solid college bar / restaurant vibe.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Jeffrey Orcutt
The food here is delicious, the vibe is emaculate. Seriously way better food than your average bar and grill.Vegetarian options: This place has a lot of stuff for vegetarians, my girlfriend got the philly portabella a delicious mushroom sandwich
I had a great Salmon salad. Awesome salmon taste with a bit of spice.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Mark Welsh
I have been coming here since 1971. This is a great restaurant with tasty and well-prepared food, but I am only giving it four stars instead of five because I had to wait five years for the restaurant to finally open. I just knew it would, but still, that was a long wait.
Atmosphere: 4
Food: 4
Service: 4
Chris Moore
Been going to Linda’s for over 30 years. Today was the first day it truly jumped the shark, and all because of a waitress barking at people and telling people “if they think I am yelling at them they can get the F out”. You should not allow this kind of behavior.PS Thanks for the reply Chris. This was a young dark haired lady, was told by one of your staff she was only 17. When we walked in she barked at us and said “downstairs is open”. Of course we obliged and went downstairs. No luck. All tables full. Came back upstairs and walked in for her to bark “stand anywhere except there”. Then I was standing by the mirrors in no one’s way, she said “can I help you with something are you waiting on someone”. I said “firstly I am not in your way, secondly, I am waiting for a table to open, thirdly I don’t appreciate you barking at my family”. She then turned to the manager and said “this guy is mad because I asked his family to stand somewhere else”. I said “you didn’t ask, you barked at us”. Then we went downstairs, and found a table, only to be told by her “you have to order upstairs”. Went upstairs to be told “you have to order downstairs”. Anyway, I’ve been in the corporate world for a long time, I can promise you that would have been her last day at work if I saw her running around talking to customers like this. Not to mention, she was behind the bar at 17. Which I’m pretty sure you don’t want to have ALE know that. Again, I knew Linda and have been going there for decades. Keep up with that, and it will be the beginning of the end for Linda’s. Which would be a shame.
Atmosphere: 3
Food: 3
Service: 1
Helen Lindsay
Downbar is a fun place! Can get very busy on trivia nights and UNC game days but the vibes are great! The Carolina collins is my favorite beverage! Food is pretty good quality for a dive bar - and some items can be modified to be vegan including the sprouts and black bean burger!Vegetarian options: There are a few vegetarian options on the menu!Dietary restrictions: Plenty of vegetarian options and modifications to be veganParking: There is very limited street parking on this block and there are paid parking lots 1-3 blocks awayKid-friendliness: Not a kid friendly placeWheelchair accessibility: Downbar is only accessible by stairs unfortunately
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 4
Recommended dishes: Black Bean Veggie Burger with Brussel Sprouts Totally a Must Have, Fried Brussel Sprouts, Black Bean Burger
Joel Keefer
Nice quaint place with amazing choices for food. This place has been a staple in Chapel Hill for many years. Stop in and see what they have to offer. I will be back.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Recommended dishes: Loaded Cheese Fries, Loaded Sweet Potato Tots, Macaroni and Cheese, Pot Roast Lunch, Philly Cheese Steak
Ashlee Burke
I have been to this establishment every trip down for a doctor's appointment. Upon heading home, the server/bartender named Kiersten overheard me from the table about chicken noodles soup to try to find on the way out since I had gotten bad health news yesterday and was trying to collect myself. Little did I know, upon returning from the table to my surprise she had packed two chicken noodles soups for our drive back 3 hours home for me, and was so kind to drop it off with the bill. She gave me hope in civilization that I had so little of these days. I had to let everyone know how incredibly helpful and thoughtful she was, and that one act of kindness made my entire month. I'll always be back, and she made that the easiest decision I've had to make. Food was excellent and they always make you feel like you are at home. 5/5 recommend. If you have the chance meeting Kiersten, you won't be disappointed!
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Recommended dishes: Soup Special, Pot Roast and Mashed Potatoes, Wings, Pot Roast Lunch, Jerk Chicken Salad, Chicken Plate
If you consider yourself a cool person then this is the spot. Plus sour monkey on draft I mean come on! As I write this I smell the wings at the table beside me and I gotta go order them. (Plus the owner is so dope & really kind)
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Kevin
Great little bar & grill with many craft beers and as you can see great food and service.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Donald Toomey
A hot place for undergrad and grad students to visit. They let us throw a big Bollywood part with a minimum order. We doubled that due to our great turnout. It’s more congested than other bars but the people are great and the food serves its purpose.Check out trivia night and watch a little TikTok before you do ;).
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 4
Service: 5
Laura John
A Franklin St institution. The best cocktails you’ve ever had and loaded cheese fries that you’ll dream about for years.Vegetarian options: Plenty of vegetarian options
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Recommended dishes: Loaded Cheese Fries, Macaroni and Cheese
RobertsMom NC
Good lunch spot in the quieter part of Franklin street - love it.Food and staff are on point.
We attended trivia night here and the host Julie was awesome! She had an great set of questions and was hilarious. The bartender Maya was excellent too. A great time!
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Food was YUMMY! Fries with ranch can't be beat. I also get a side of sour cream. Had the brunch sausage croissant this time - SO GOOD! Looking forward to going next time I am in town!
Atmosphere: 4
Food: 5
Service: 5
Recommended dishes: Loaded Cheese Fries, Bacon Egg and Cheese
Food is always top notch, staff friendly and attentive but not on top of you, solid college bar / restaurant vibe.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
The food here is delicious, the vibe is emaculate. Seriously way better food than your average bar and grill.Vegetarian options: This place has a lot of stuff for vegetarians, my girlfriend got the philly portabella a delicious mushroom sandwich
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Recommended dishes: Loaded Cheese Fries, Chicken Fingers
I had a great Salmon salad. Awesome salmon taste with a bit of spice.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
I have been coming here since 1971. This is a great restaurant with tasty and well-prepared food, but I am only giving it four stars instead of five because I had to wait five years for the restaurant to finally open. I just knew it would, but still, that was a long wait.
Atmosphere: 4
Food: 4
Service: 4
Been going to Linda’s for over 30 years. Today was the first day it truly jumped the shark, and all because of a waitress barking at people and telling people “if they think I am yelling at them they can get the F out”. You should not allow this kind of behavior.PS Thanks for the reply Chris. This was a young dark haired lady, was told by one of your staff she was only 17. When we walked in she barked at us and said “downstairs is open”. Of course we obliged and went downstairs. No luck. All tables full. Came back upstairs and walked in for her to bark “stand anywhere except there”. Then I was standing by the mirrors in no one’s way, she said “can I help you with something are you waiting on someone”. I said “firstly I am not in your way, secondly, I am waiting for a table to open, thirdly I don’t appreciate you barking at my family”. She then turned to the manager and said “this guy is mad because I asked his family to stand somewhere else”. I said “you didn’t ask, you barked at us”. Then we went downstairs, and found a table, only to be told by her “you have to order upstairs”. Went upstairs to be told “you have to order downstairs”. Anyway, I’ve been in the corporate world for a long time, I can promise you that would have been her last day at work if I saw her running around talking to customers like this. Not to mention, she was behind the bar at 17. Which I’m pretty sure you don’t want to have ALE know that. Again, I knew Linda and have been going there for decades. Keep up with that, and it will be the beginning of the end for Linda’s. Which would be a shame.
Atmosphere: 3
Food: 3
Service: 1
Downbar is a fun place! Can get very busy on trivia nights and UNC game days but the vibes are great! The Carolina collins is my favorite beverage! Food is pretty good quality for a dive bar - and some items can be modified to be vegan including the sprouts and black bean burger!Vegetarian options: There are a few vegetarian options on the menu!Dietary restrictions: Plenty of vegetarian options and modifications to be veganParking: There is very limited street parking on this block and there are paid parking lots 1-3 blocks awayKid-friendliness: Not a kid friendly placeWheelchair accessibility: Downbar is only accessible by stairs unfortunately
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 4
Recommended dishes: Black Bean Veggie Burger with Brussel Sprouts Totally a Must Have, Fried Brussel Sprouts, Black Bean Burger
Nice quaint place with amazing choices for food. This place has been a staple in Chapel Hill for many years. Stop in and see what they have to offer. I will be back.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Recommended dishes: Loaded Cheese Fries, Loaded Sweet Potato Tots, Macaroni and Cheese, Pot Roast Lunch, Philly Cheese Steak
I have been to this establishment every trip down for a doctor's appointment. Upon heading home, the server/bartender named Kiersten overheard me from the table about chicken noodles soup to try to find on the way out since I had gotten bad health news yesterday and was trying to collect myself. Little did I know, upon returning from the table to my surprise she had packed two chicken noodles soups for our drive back 3 hours home for me, and was so kind to drop it off with the bill. She gave me hope in civilization that I had so little of these days. I had to let everyone know how incredibly helpful and thoughtful she was, and that one act of kindness made my entire month. I'll always be back, and she made that the easiest decision I've had to make. Food was excellent and they always make you feel like you are at home. 5/5 recommend. If you have the chance meeting Kiersten, you won't be disappointed!
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Recommended dishes: Soup Special, Pot Roast and Mashed Potatoes, Wings, Pot Roast Lunch, Jerk Chicken Salad, Chicken Plate
Restaurantji Recommends
If you consider yourself a cool person then this is the spot. Plus sour monkey on draft I mean come on! As I write this I smell the wings at the table beside me and I gotta go order them. (Plus the owner is so dope & really kind)
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Great little bar & grill with many craft beers and as you can see great food and service.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
A hot place for undergrad and grad students to visit. They let us throw a big Bollywood part with a minimum order. We doubled that due to our great turnout. It’s more congested than other bars but the people are great and the food serves its purpose.Check out trivia night and watch a little TikTok before you do ;).
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 4
Service: 5
A Franklin St institution. The best cocktails you’ve ever had and loaded cheese fries that you’ll dream about for years.Vegetarian options: Plenty of vegetarian options
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Recommended dishes: Loaded Cheese Fries, Macaroni and Cheese
Good lunch spot in the quieter part of Franklin street - love it.Food and staff are on point.
Atmosphere: 4
Food: 5
Service: 5