Had a wonderful graduation dinner here. The cracker plate with pimento cheese and pepper jelly was an excellent start. Tuna was nicely done, grits were wonderful. A little challenging for two 6 year old boys, but we made do with a hamburger and french fries. DO NOT MISS the honeysuckle sorbet - somewhat expensive, but like nothing you have ever... More

The sorbet is an annual event. The food is always excellent southern cuisine, service is outstanding. Really a treat.

I have been going to Crook's Corner off and on since the very beginning of the Bill Neal era 30 years ago, and it became one of my wife's favorite Triangle restaurants after she moved here. It kind of dropped off our radar as the traffic congestion between Durham and Chapel Hill got worse and Durham became a center of... More

I'm not sure if they REALLY invented Shrimp and Grits but the dish they make here is superb. It's rich and satisfying but not so rich that I feel ill afterwards (and I'm a healthy eater and so prone to restaurant food "hangovers"). Very flavorful. I love the mint juleps here--mint sorbet, a sprig of mint and doused with a... More

My family had dinner at Crook's Corner on a cool Saturday evening. We did not have reservations but were seated immediately on the patio. Being a cool evening, we liked having the ceiling heaters. The restaurant was not crowded as we go there early but filled up while we ate. The food was excellent. My family had a wide range... More

We had brunch here recently with friends and had a good time. Food: The food here is excellent, fresh, lots of flavor and well cooked. We started with the Bloody Marys which were nicely spiced. We tried the Jalapeno-Cheddar Hushpuppies (Good), the Shrimp and Grits (Excellent), the Soup - bean okra (Excellent), French Fries (Outstanding) and the Eggs New Bern... More

We were in Chapel Hill for one night and wanted to sample local food in a casual place. We stopped in here for a drink and ended up staying for dinner. It was a fairly warm evening and everyone was sitting on the patio. The indoor space has a 50's retro feel while the outdoor, courtyard space has a tropical... More

I went with 2 friends to Crook's Corner while visiting Chapel Hill for work this past weekend. It had been 10+ years since I'd been there last after returning following graduating from UNC. Crook's is still a delight. It has a casual, pleasant atmosphere with easy, friendly service and a very good Southern menu. I couldn't resist and had shrimp... More

The food here is outstanding. The food is somewhat expensive, but portions are large. This is not a place for children under 14. Cocktails are very good. Expect to pay for 4 anywhere from 120 - to 200 dollars including cocktails. It is one of favorite places. Make sure you call for a reservation as it might be hard to... More