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Venable Bistro

4.6 (1112)
$30 and under
Contemporary American
200 North Greensboro St., Suite A18, Carrboro, NC 27510

About this restaurant

  • Innovative
  • Neighbourhood gem
  • Good for special occasions
When you join us at Venable, you'll find a family-owned and operated restaurant offering local, seasonal food in an upscale yet comfortable setting. Our elevated comfort food strikes the perfect balance between the familiar and the fresh and new. Come on in, make yourself at home, and allow us to take care of you and your guests! Venable, the name of Carrboro from 1912-1913, takes inspiration from the rich culinary offerings of our area. Think freshly roasted chicken , a bistro salad topped with a fried local duck egg, or a burger made from ground chuck and short rib topped with Hatch green chilis. We're also proud to offer a carefully crafted wine and cocktail list. Join us for lunch or dinner--our doors are open and we look forward to welcoming you!

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Additional information

  • Dining style
    Casual Elegant
  • Price
    $30 and under
  • Cuisines
    Contemporary American, Comfort Food, Global, International
  • Hours of Operation
    Brunch Sat, Sun 11:00 am–2:00 pm Lunch Mon–Fri 11:30 am–2:00 pm Dinner Mon–Thu 5:00 pm–8:00 pm Fri, Sat 5:00 pm–9:00 pm
  • Website
    http://www.venablebistro.com/
  • Payment Options
    AMEX, Discover, Mastercard, Visa
  • Dress code
    Casual Dress
  • Delivery & takeout
    Order direct
  • Location
    200 North Greensboro St., Suite A18, Carrboro, NC 27510
  • Area
    Carrboro
  • Cross street
    Weaver Street
  • Parking Details
    Carr Mill Mall has over 200 private parking spaces making parking at Venable a non-issue. Relax before you get out of the car because you can park next to the restaurant for free.
  • Public transport
    Venable is located on the CW, F and J bus lines. Convenient to all of Chapel Hill and Carrboro public transit.
  • Additional
    Beer, BYO Wine, Cocktails, Corkage Fee, Full Bar, Gluten-free Options, Late Night, Non-Smoking, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Vegan, Weekend Brunch, Wheelchair Access, Wine

Menu

This menu from Venable Bistro.

Starters

  • Panella^^USD 12.00

    Sicilian chickpea fritters with herbed goat cheese and balsamic served with Lil Rooster Farms hydroponic greens tossed with lemon and extra virgin olive oil

    • Heirloom Tomatoes**USD 15.00

      Sliced heirloom tomatoes, fresh mozzarella, basil & reduced balsamic served with toasted baguette & lemon-garlic aioli

      • Korean BBQUSD 14.00

        Korean style pork BBQ with scallion pancake & spicy Asian slaw

        • CalamariUSD 15.00

          Sautéed calamari rings with toasted pepper flakes, toasted garlic & oven-dried tomatoes in a white wine butter sauce over Israeli couscous

          • Truffle Artichoke Dip**USD 14.00

            Sautéed artichoke hearts in melted mascarpone with shallots, thyme, garlic & truffle served with grilled flatbread

            • Lettuce Wraps^USD 15.00

              Korean Bulgogi style beef, Lil Rooster Farms hydroponic bibb lettuce, sweet rice, mint, cilantro, thai basil, peanuts and a miso dipping sauce

              Soups & Salads

              • Soup du Jour

                Ask your server about today's selection

                • CupUSD 5.00
                • BowlUSD 9.00

              • Chèvre Salad^^USD 13.00

                Local beets with hazelnuts, goat cheese, mixed greens & sherry hazelnut dressing

                • Caesar Salad**USD 12.00

                  Romaine with shaved Parmesan, house-made croutons, anchovies & house Caesar dressing

                  • Cobb Salad^USD 15.00

                    Romaine lettuce, tomato, avocado, blue cheese, bacon, Latta's eggs & choice of our pulled or grilled chicken with basil green goddess dressing

                    • Baby Kale Salad^^USD 12.00

                      Baby kale, Pecorino, pickled red onions & toasted pepitas tossed with red wine & oregano dressing

                      • Iceberg Wedge Salad** ^USD 12.00

                        Quartered head of iceberg, bacon, cherry tomatoes, radish & fried shallots with house-made creamy black peppercorn dressing

                        Salad Additions

                        • Grilled or Pulled ChickenUSD 6.00

                          • Crispy TofuUSD 4.00

                            • NC ShrimpUSD 9.00

                              • Atlantic SalmonUSD 10.00

                                • Prime Angus SteakUSD 12.00

                                  Entrées

                                  • NC TroutUSD 29.00

                                    Pan-fried NC trout topped with warm fingerling potato salad, herbs & hardy greens dressed with whole grain mustard vinaigrette

                                    • Bibimbap** ^ ^^USD 19.00

                                      Steamed rice with pickled shiitake mushrooms, sesame spinach, carrots, roasted zucchini, Bulgogi beef & sunny side egg served with sambal and hoisin sauce. Sub crispy tofu for beef as a vegetarian option

                                      • SteakUSD 38.00

                                        Prime, aged Angus New York Strip with butter-glazed carrots & green bean served with herb-whipped potatoes

                                        • Vegetable Tamale^^USD 18.00

                                          Corn tamales stuffed with roasted poblano chiles, onions, carrots & fire-roasted tomatoes served with salsa verde, cilantro, Mexican cream, scallions & queso fresco

                                          • Honey Chipotle Salmon**USD 27.00

                                            Glazed salmon over wilted spinach & herb-whipped potatoes topped with crispy shallots

                                            • Venable Fried ChickenUSD 18.00

                                              Panko-crusted, free range all natural chicken with arugula tossed in olive oil, lemon & shaved parmesan

                                              • Pad Thai^USD 20.00

                                                Rice noodles with cabbage, carrots, & scrambled egg tossed in a traditional Pad Thai sauce served with peanuts, cilantro & lime

                                                • Fish TacosUSD 20.00

                                                  Blackened Mahi-Mahi in corn tortillas with Napa cabbage slaw & pico de gallo served with Baja sauce & herb-salted French fries

                                                  • Pork TenderloinUSD 27.00

                                                    Southwestern spiced pork tenderloin with citrus jus, green beans & Israeli couscous tossed with roasted zucchini, yellow squash, red pepper & onion

                                                    • Udon NoodlesUSD 18.00

                                                      Wheat noodles with baby bok choy, shiitake mushrooms, & Chinese chives in a miso broth served with a scallion pancake & soy-sesame dipping sauce

                                                      Sandwiches

                                                      Served with fries. Substitute any side item for $4. Gluten free bread available for $2

                                                      • Banh Mì**USD 15.00

                                                        Pickled daikon, carrots & cucumbers with crispy tofu in a lemongrass vinaigrette with cilantro, jalapeños & miso mayo

                                                        • Venable Burger* **USD 15.00

                                                          Short rib and chuck burger patty with cheddar cheese & Hatch green chiles, served with lettuce, tomato & onion on the side

                                                          • Roast Beef Sandwich**USD 15.00

                                                            House-roasted beef sliced with arugula, red onion & horseradish mayo

                                                            Sides

                                                            • Roasted Seasonal Vegetables^^USD 6.00

                                                              • Warm House-Baked Bread & ButterUSD 5.00

                                                                • Herb-Salted French FriesUSD 4.00

                                                                  • Herb-Whipped PotatoesUSD 6.00

                                                                    • Soy Garlic & Ginger Green BeansUSD 6.00

                                                                      • House Salad^^USD 6.00

                                                                        • Small Caesar**USD 6.00

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                                                                          Reviews from people who have dined at Venable Bistro.

                                                                          4.6

                                                                          4.6
                                                                          (1112)
                                                                          • 4.6Food
                                                                          • 4.6Service
                                                                          • 4.4Ambience
                                                                          • 3.9Value

                                                                          Noise • Moderate

                                                                          1,112 Reviews

                                                                          1. Diner Gold

                                                                            Chicago / Illinois58 reviews

                                                                            3.0

                                                                            Dined on 28 August 2023

                                                                            1. Overall 3
                                                                            2. Food 3
                                                                            3. Service 2
                                                                            4. Ambience 4
                                                                            A quiet lunch hour. Service was slow but pleasant. The fish taco was nothing special and served with a huge portion of fries. Tacos and fries? The Korean soup was good.

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                                                                          2. OpenTable Diner

                                                                            Raleigh / Durham / Chapel Hill1 review

                                                                            5.0

                                                                            Dined on 26 August 2023

                                                                            1. Overall 5
                                                                            2. Food 5
                                                                            3. Service 5
                                                                            4. Ambience 5
                                                                            Always a pleasant experience. Menu is great. Never feel rushed.

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                                                                          3. PhilD

                                                                            New York City1 review

                                                                            4.0

                                                                            Dined on 25 August 2023

                                                                            1. Overall 4
                                                                            2. Food 4
                                                                            3. Service 4
                                                                            4. Ambience 3
                                                                            Difficult to hear what my date was saying, indoor seating was very loud.

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                                                                          4. Geoff Gold

                                                                            Raleigh / Durham / Chapel Hill21 reviews

                                                                            3.0

                                                                            Dined on 25 August 2023

                                                                            1. Overall 3
                                                                            2. Food 3
                                                                            3. Service 3
                                                                            4. Ambience 3
                                                                            Rude front staff. We were stuck in traffic trying to find our way quicker to restaurant. They called at 15 min past our res and asked if we still wanted our reservation then thanked me for letting them know? Let my wife out to hurry to the table. They tried to seat her at the bar in someone else’s seat with menus then left her there. Cold shouldered us when I came in from the parking lot and my wife was walking back to the front after being abandoned at the bar. Bizarre. We were 16 min late. Been going here for years. Not sure we’re going back.

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                                                                          5. IsabelleA

                                                                            New York City5 reviews

                                                                            5.0

                                                                            Dined on 24 August 2023

                                                                            1. Overall 5
                                                                            2. Food 5
                                                                            3. Service 5
                                                                            4. Ambience 5
                                                                            Noise level was high but thankfully our waitress graciously moved us to a quieter table. Everything was delish.

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                                                                          6. WhitneyR

                                                                            Raleigh / Durham / Chapel Hill1 review

                                                                            5.0

                                                                            Dined on 19 August 2023

                                                                            1. Overall 5
                                                                            2. Food 5
                                                                            3. Service 5
                                                                            4. Ambience 5
                                                                            We had a lovely time on the patio for brunch on a temperate summer day. Three friends catching up! Nice attentive, flexible service.

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                                                                          7. DMill

                                                                            Raleigh / Durham / Chapel Hill1 review

                                                                            5.0

                                                                            Dined on 18 August 2023

                                                                            1. Overall 5
                                                                            2. Food 5
                                                                            3. Service 5
                                                                            4. Ambience 5
                                                                            Dinner at Venable is consistently a great experience. The service, food and ambience are always top notch. Looking forward to our next meal there!

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                                                                          8. MargotW

                                                                            Asheville / Western North Carolina1 review

                                                                            3.0

                                                                            Dined on 14 August 2023

                                                                            1. Overall 3
                                                                            2. Food 3
                                                                            3. Service 4
                                                                            4. Ambience 4
                                                                            We only had 2 in our party. Our waiter was very nice & did a good job with everything; however my trout couldn’t be seen when served. It was covered completely with rice & green beans. I had to ask if it was even there? Not usually the plating for an entree listed as Trout accompanied by rice, green beans & almonds! Maybe another day & entree?

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                                                                          9. LibbyW

                                                                            Raleigh / Durham / Chapel Hill11 reviews

                                                                            3.0

                                                                            Dined on 12 August 2023

                                                                            1. Overall 3
                                                                            2. Food 2
                                                                            3. Service 3
                                                                            4. Ambience 4
                                                                            Server was very pleasant and knowledgable about menu. Mix up with bread before main. Main course, the Trout, was 1) not really hot when it arrived 2) not much taste 3) rice was sticky and not fluffy at all. Dessert special, the Pistachio Cheesecake, was fine.

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                                                                          10. enjoy

                                                                            San Francisco Bay Area8 reviews

                                                                            5.0

                                                                            Dined on 9 August 2023

                                                                            1. Overall 5
                                                                            2. Food 5
                                                                            3. Service 5
                                                                            4. Ambience 4
                                                                            Venable is one of our 'go-to' restaurants in Carrboro. Service is always helpful and polite, meals are well prepared, and specials are often interesting. The wine list has something for everyone and the manager often has recommendations.

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                                                                          Additional information

                                                                          • Dining style
                                                                            Casual Elegant
                                                                          • Price
                                                                            $30 and under
                                                                          • Cuisines
                                                                            Contemporary American, Comfort Food, Global, International
                                                                          • Hours of Operation
                                                                            Brunch Sat, Sun 11:00 am–2:00 pm Lunch Mon–Fri 11:30 am–2:00 pm Dinner Mon–Thu 5:00 pm–8:00 pm Fri, Sat 5:00 pm–9:00 pm
                                                                          • Website
                                                                            http://www.venablebistro.com/
                                                                          • Payment Options
                                                                            AMEX, Discover, Mastercard, Visa
                                                                          • Dress code
                                                                            Casual Dress
                                                                          • Delivery & takeout
                                                                            Order direct
                                                                          • Location
                                                                            200 North Greensboro St., Suite A18, Carrboro, NC 27510
                                                                          • Area
                                                                            Carrboro
                                                                          • Cross street
                                                                            Weaver Street
                                                                          • Parking Details
                                                                            Carr Mill Mall has over 200 private parking spaces making parking at Venable a non-issue. Relax before you get out of the car because you can park next to the restaurant for free.
                                                                          • Public transport
                                                                            Venable is located on the CW, F and J bus lines. Convenient to all of Chapel Hill and Carrboro public transit.
                                                                          • Additional
                                                                            Beer, BYO Wine, Cocktails, Corkage Fee, Full Bar, Gluten-free Options, Late Night, Non-Smoking, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Vegan, Weekend Brunch, Wheelchair Access, Wine
                                                                          1. Home
                                                                          2. United States
                                                                          3. Raleigh / Durham / Chapel Hill
                                                                          4. Durham
                                                                          5. Carrboro

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