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Crook's Corner


Crook's Corner
610 W Franklin St
Chapel Hill, NC 27516
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Franklin Hotel $232 0.3 mi 0.5 km 4 of 5 stars
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#9 of 174 restaurants in Chapel Hill
  • Cuisines: American, Cajun & Creole, Barbecue
  • Average price*: $ 30
  • Recommended For: Breakfast/Brunch, Outdoor seating
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“A mixed bag, good desserts but food is overpriced and greasy.”
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3 of 5 stars
coucyr 1 contribution
cary north carolina
Apr 23, 2009
2/2 found this review helpful

Our group of 4 had four separate entrees. I found the scallops with the hominy/spinach accompaniment overpriced and greasy; there were really very few scallops for the cost. My husband had the smoked pork chops, which he said were quite tasty. His son liked the hangar steak but said the "special" fries were not really crisp. His girlfriend was not... more

“Solid Southern food...”
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4 of 5 stars
A TripAdvisor Contributor
Aug 14, 2008
0/2 found this review helpful

Solid Southern food. Nice outdoor patio in the Spring/Fall. more

“Shrimp and grits...”
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4 of 5 stars
A TripAdvisor Contributor
Aug 11, 2008
0/2 found this review helpful

Shrimp and grits. Period. Love the little retro bar and outside patio. Quitessential Chapel Hill. more

“Great upscale southern...”
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5 of 5 stars
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Aug 5, 2008
0/2 found this review helpful

Great upscale southern food more

“best shrimp & grits in...”
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4 of 5 stars
A TripAdvisor Contributor
Aug 3, 2008
1/2 found this review helpful

best shrimp & grits in the country more

“Eat on the patio, not inside!”
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3 of 5 stars
cochrngj 3 contributions
Reston, VA
Jul 8, 2008
1/1 found this review helpful

Most reviews of this restaurant praise it. The hush puppies were somewhat burnt. Menu is strictly southern food. The ambience of the patio was very nice; indoor is like a '50's diner. Nice touch is wine suggestions for each appetizer or entree. Glad I tried it but won't return. more

“Don't believe the hype - disappointing, poor service”
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2 of 5 stars
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Tampa
Jun 29, 2008
2/2 found this review helpful

Had heard good things about the restaurant and was psyched to go there. VERY noisy, fought several flies at our table all night - and we were inside. Could tolerate those but my 1st drink came with a fruitfly in it. I sent it right back. Waiter returned with another and he looked at it before setting it down and... more

“"polished" southern...my...”
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3 of 5 stars
A TripAdvisor Contributor
May 28, 2008
0/1 found this review helpful

"polished" southern...my grandmother would NEVER put parmesan on her collard greens... but overall a good experience...lovely outdoor seating more

“always a classic. i...”
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5 of 5 stars
A TripAdvisor Contributor
Mar 14, 2008
0/2 found this review helpful

always a classic. i grew up there more

“Deb's Favorite Southern...”
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5 of 5 stars
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Mar 2, 2008
0/2 found this review helpful

Deb's Favorite Southern Restaurant. For their Amazing Shrimp and Grits. more

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Crook's Corner Address

610 W Franklin St, Chapel Hill, NC 27516
Tel: (919) 929-7643 Fax: (919) 967-1138
* Restaurant price information is based on meal cost per person, excluding drinks, tax and tip.