<p>I'm going out to dinner with my friends for my birthday this week, but I have no idea where to go. I'm a freshman and not super familiar with all the restaurants. I'm looking for something that's not really nice or expensive but at the same time like not a bar. I went to Four Corners a few weeks ago and it was decent but I guess i'm looking for something a little nicer.</p>
<p>top of the hill</p>
<p>Top of the Hill is good but a bit over rated in my opinion… granted it’s somewhat iconic but in my opinion is a bar first, food second place with great “atmosphere.” You’ll have to take them there at least once during your four years but there are a lot of better places near the campus with much better food.</p>
<p>I prefer 411 West for a good meal within walking distance.</p>
<p>Here’s a list to save or bookmark…full of very good choices for future reference. I’ve eaten at many of them and can share experience via PM if you prefer.</p>
<p>[Matt</a> Barrett’s Favorite Chapel Hill-Carrboro Restaurants](<a href=“http://www.northcarolinatravels.com/food/chapelhill-carrboro-restaurant-reviews/index.htm]Matt”>http://www.northcarolinatravels.com/food/chapelhill-carrboro-restaurant-reviews/index.htm)</p>
<p>Spanky’s! Great hamburgers, not expensive, fun atmosphere.</p>
<p>^ I like Spanky’s a lot for lunch, great burgers, soups and sandwiches and lots of Carolina “atmosphere.”</p>
<p>There are much nicer places for dinner. You can go fancy or casual, expensive, moderate or inexpensive and get a great variety of good food within a short distance of campus and even more if Carrboro is an option.</p>
<p>Carolina Coffeeshop</p>
<p>Think I’m gonna go to carolina coffee shop, thanks for the help everybody! Now does anyone know of a hookah bar on or near franklin? I’m looking online and it looks like all the ones that were there are closed.</p>