Elaine's on Franklin

4.5

1174 Reviews

$31 to $50

Farm-to-table

454 W. Franklin St, Chapel Hill, NC 27516

About this restaurant

Innovative
Romantic
Good for special occasions

Chef/owner Bret Jennings brings you authentic regional world cuisine made with only the finest local, organic ingredients, presented in an elegant, but not pretentious environment. With menu changes almost every day, you can expect to find fresh, seasonal meats, cheeses and produce served up all year round in a style that's fun without being fussy. A southern boy at heart, Chef Jennings specializes in wild game and seafood along with traditional southern recipes that would make his granny proud.
Three certified sommeliers on staff will guide you through Elaine's award winning wine list, while a friendly and accommodating service staff provide for your every need.
Come in today, and find out what we mean by "Food for the Soul, Prepared from the Heart."

Not available on OpenTable

Unfortunately, this restaurant is not on the OpenTable booking network. To check availability, please contact them directly.

Is this your restaurant?

Claim this listing

There’s more to explore

Discover countless more restaurants like this one with our app.

Scan the QR code to discover countless more restaurants like this one with our app.

Open app

Restaurants you may also like

View all

Additional information

Dining style
Fine Dining
Price
$31 to $50
Cuisines
Farm-to-table, Contemporary French / American, Global, International
Hours of operation
Dinner: Tuesday - Thursday: 5:30pm - 9:30pm; Friday - Saturday: 5:30pm - 10:00pm
Phone number
(919) 960-2770
Website
http://www.elainesonfranklin.com/
Payment options
AMEX, Diners Club, Discover, Mastercard, Visa
Dress code
Business Casual
Executive chef
Bret Jennings

Location
454 W. Franklin St, Chapel Hill, NC 27516
Neighborhood
Chapel Hill
Cross street
Roberson Street
Parking details
You can use free parking on the street after 6 PM or any town lot after 8 PM.
Public transit
Elaine's is located less than 50 yards from the nearest Chapel Hill Transit stop. Chapel Hill's buses run free of charge all year round.
Additional
Bar/Lounge, Beer, BYO Wine, Cocktails, Corkage Fee, Full Bar, Non-Smoking, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Takeout, Wheelchair Access, Wine

Featured in

90 Raleigh / Durham / Chapel Hill Restaurants to Love This Valentine's Day

Charleston Style She Crab Soup$15.00
w/ fino sherry & n.c. lump blue crab
Millarckee Farm's Organic Green Salad$12.00
w/ mountain apple vinaigrette & curried pecans
Artisanal Three Cheese Sampler$12.00
w/ homemade crackers, fruit & nut compote
Peregrine Farm's Caesar Salad$13.00
w/ bacon, roasted red peppers, garlic croutons, grilled red onion & anchovies
Three Cheese Anaheim Chile Relleno$15.00
w/ refried black beans, cotija, radishes & salsa rojo
Pan Seared Fresh Poulet Rouge Livers on Bacon & Onion Risotto$15.00
w/ porcini jus
Oysters Rockefeller$15.00
mill creek n.c. oysters* baked in the shell w/ spinach, bacon & hollandaise
Seared Labelle Farm's Foie Gras 'BLT'$16.00
w/ candied bacon, arugula & house-pickled tomatoes
Seed Crusted N.C. Tuna* on Olive Oil Mashed Gold Potatoes$30.00
spinach, cured lemon, fried parsley & sauce romesco
House-Smoked Pork Tenderloin$30.00
w/ sweet potato waffles, maple butter, pecans, greens & warm bacon vinaigrette
Grilled Local Shrimp*$28.00
w/ brinkley farm's butterbeans, corn, arugula, fried okra & heirloom tomato water
Skillet Crisped Poulet Rouge Leg Confit on Truffled Creamed Corn$28.00
w/ chanterelle mushrooms & arugula salad
Grilled Wild Salmon*$30.00
w/ french lentils, asparagus, arugula, onion rings & grapefruit beurre blanc
Grilled Fresh Rack of Lamb$36.00
w/ goat cheese-potato gratin, sautéed local vegetables & red wine-lamb jus
White Lasagna$28.00
housemade pasta, chanterelle mushrooms, ricotta, mascarpone, greens & petite herb salad

What 1,174 people are saying

Elaine's on Franklin reviews from people who’ve dined at this restaurant. Based on recent rating.

Overall ratings and reviews

4.5

4.5 based on all time ratings

4.6Food
4.5Service
4.2Ambience
1.8Value

Noise • Moderate

1,174 Reviews

C
Charlotta VIP
Raleigh2 reviews
5.0
Dined on March 14, 2020
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
It is always a great experience. That's why we keep coming back over and over again!
Is this helpful?
HK
HillelK
Western NC4 reviews
5.0
Dined on March 13, 2020
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
We think this is one of the most valued restaurants in our area. We have been their clients for many years and were never disappointed. Bret is an innovative and creative chef, his staff is competent, helpful and courteous. When bad times come we always think of small businesses and Elaine's always pops up as one of the first. we admire Elaine's consistence quality and hope it will continue to sustain difficult and hopefully rare crisis situations.
Is this helpful?
JH
JenniferH
San Francisco2 reviews
5.0
Dined on March 6, 2020
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
The most delicious food I have ever had. Will be dreaming of it until I come back.
Is this helpful?
KL
KathrynL VIP
Phoenix107 reviews
5.0
Dined on March 4, 2020
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 4
Fresh flavors. Excellent service.
Is this helpful?
KR
KatieR VIP
Charlotte9 reviews
5.0
Dined on March 1, 2020
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 4
4. Ambience 4
I went to Chapel Hill for 4 years and never went to Elaine's. I have been an alumni for 20 years and this was my first time. What was I thinking?! The food was fabulous and a tremendous value. This will be on our list from now on every time we return to Chapel Hill. Wonderful experience!
Is this helpful?
SG
StuartG VIP
Raleigh157 reviews
5.0
Dined on February 29, 2020
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Great food and drink in a lovely environment! Will be back soon
Is this helpful?
PS
PaulS
Raleigh1 review
5.0
Dined on February 27, 2020
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Great king salmon dish. Service also great. Free parking in front.
Is this helpful?
L
Larry VIP
Charlotte99 reviews
5.0
Dined on February 26, 2020
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
We finally got rsvp to return to this great place! They did not disappoint us. Great service and food too bad no longer have valet parking!
Is this helpful?
OT
OpenTable Diner
Raleigh6 reviews
5.0
Dined on February 25, 2020
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
We love Elaine’s, delicious food, excellent service and relaxed comfortable atmosphere.
Is this helpful?
JR
JimR
Raleigh3 reviews
5.0
Dined on February 22, 2020
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 4
4. Ambience 4
Amazing Food~! I love this place and we always go there for our birthdays - they have a specialized happy birthday menu!
Is this helpful?

FAQs

Elaine's on Franklin offers takeout which you can order by calling the restaurant at (919) 960-2770.

Elaine's on Franklin is rated 4.5 stars by 1174 OpenTable diners.

Not available on OpenTable

Unfortunately, this restaurant is not on the OpenTable booking network. To check availability, please contact them directly.

Is this your restaurant?

Claim this listing

454 W. Franklin St, Chapel Hill, NC 27516

Additional information

Cross street
Roberson Street
Neighborhood
Chapel Hill
Hours of operation
Dinner: Tuesday - Thursday: 5:30pm - 9:30pm; Friday - Saturday: 5:30pm - 10:00pm
Price
$31 to $50
Cuisines
Farm-to-table, Contemporary French / American, Global, International
Dining style
Fine Dining
Dress code
Business Casual
Parking details
You can use free parking on the street after 6 PM or any town lot after 8 PM.
Public transit
Elaine's is located less than 50 yards from the nearest Chapel Hill Transit stop. Chapel Hill's buses run free of charge all year round.
Payment options
AMEX, Diners Club, Discover, Mastercard, Visa
Executive chef
Bret Jennings
Additional
Bar/Lounge, Beer, BYO Wine, Cocktails, Corkage Fee, Full Bar, Non-Smoking, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Takeout, Wheelchair Access, Wine

Website
http://www.elainesonfranklin.com/
Phone number
(919) 960-2770

Featured in

90 Raleigh / Durham / Chapel Hill Restaurants to Love This Valentine's Day

Elaine's on Franklin

About this restaurant

Not available on OpenTable

There’s more to explore

Nuovo Restaurant

Clintons Bar and Grille

Sonoma

Tavern in the Square - Shrewsbury

Willy’s Steakhouse Grill & Sushi Bar

Lucia's Tavola

Piccolo's

Feng Asian Bistro and Lounge

Forge and Vine

El Basha - Park Ave

Publick House

Additional information

90 Raleigh / Durham / Chapel Hill Restaurants to Love This Valentine's Day

Main

Charleston Style She Crab Soup$15.00

Millarckee Farm's Organic Green Salad$12.00

Artisanal Three Cheese Sampler$12.00

Peregrine Farm's Caesar Salad$13.00

Three Cheese Anaheim Chile Relleno$15.00

Pan Seared Fresh Poulet Rouge Livers on Bacon & Onion Risotto$15.00

Oysters Rockefeller$15.00

Seared Labelle Farm's Foie Gras 'BLT'$16.00

Seed Crusted N.C. Tuna* on Olive Oil Mashed Gold Potatoes$30.00

House-Smoked Pork Tenderloin$30.00

Grilled Local Shrimp*$28.00

Skillet Crisped Poulet Rouge Leg Confit on Truffled Creamed Corn$28.00

Grilled Wild Salmon*$30.00

Grilled Fresh Rack of Lamb$36.00

White Lasagna$28.00

Overall ratings and reviews

FAQs

Does Elaine's on Franklin offer delivery through OpenTable or takeout?

How is Elaine's on Franklin restaurant rated?

Not available on OpenTable

Additional information

Featured in

90 Raleigh / Durham / Chapel Hill Restaurants to Love This Valentine's Day