Imbibe
Imbibe
Oily almond turnover.
Fresh Fried Pork Rinds
Inside
Salad w/falafel, parmesan, and hummus
Hot honey catfish bites basket
Blackened fish po boy
Muffaletta with cajun fries
Lunch menu
Muffalata
Lowerline Plate
Shrimp and grits with pork belly
Cheese curds
Soft shell crab sandwich with fries
Blackened Shrimp Po Boy
Bar area
Cajun Chicken Po'Boy
Shrimp with Thai chili sauce.
Gumbo
food
Chickpea jenga!
Cheese Curd PoBoy
interior
Atmosphere
James E.
Aug 29, 2024
This is a cool, little funky place right off of Franklin's main strip. Definitely a unique vibe! I went for lunch and found out they do $10 lunch specials - got a muffaletta sandwich with fresh sliced meats, seemed like a homemade giardiniera and cajun fries - fries were thick cut & curly and so so so crispy. Ordered at the bar and they brought my food right out to me.
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Vanessa H.
Mar 5, 2024
A little hole in the wall spot on Franklin street! My friend and I came here on a Friday night, and it was not that busy. The inside was a dimly lit, vibey space with posters and signs all over the walls. You seat yourself (there are no servers), and you order/pay at the bar. They bring your food over for you though, and it came pretty fast. I ordered the blackened fish po boy with a salad on the side. The fish was nice and tender and packed with flavor! It was pretty spicy but I think it had the perfect amount. The bread was crunchy and fresh, but I think it was a little too much bread compared to the amount of fish I got.It's a unique spot with pretty good food, so when I'm in the mood for Cajun food, I'll be sure to come back.
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Gale R.
Apr 13, 2024
I lovely and funky bar in Chapel Hill. New Orleans vibe. We were happy to discover alive band playing when we walked in. Food was good.Gumbo could be better. Lots of fun !
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Kyle R.
Jan 20, 2024
This food was absolutely amazing. It was fresh and tasted delicious. I could tell that the food was made with a lot of effort, care, and love. The dishes were well thought out and being that NOLA flavor here to Chapel Hill. The staff were all so friendly and helpful and I can't wait to go back! Excited for some of the live jazz.
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Edgar P.
May 21, 2023
Shrimp and grits: I liked the grits; they were creamy and cheesy. Cheese curds: Excellent. Fries: Interesting, though a bit softer than expected.
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Julia W.
Mar 25, 2022
The live jazz on Mondays is amazing, my friends and I love coming after class for the music and mulled wine. The gumbo was pretty good, too. They put goat cheese in it which is pretty unique, but still tasted hearty and savory. Excited to come back again for the jazz and wine!
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Mary Y.
Dec 12, 2022
We brought a crowd to feed, and Imbibe did not disappoint. While our guests milled around playing games, listening to the spontaneous musicians, and just enjoying the ambiance of a little nook of NOLA in North Carolina, I overheard someone being corrected by another guest, "This place is not making you greedy; it is turning you into a glutton. " I elected the Chicken, and Sausage Gumbo served over potato salad instead of rice with all the toppings. You are reading this right. The hot spicy gumbo is poured over cool potato salad and served small-town style. OH MY GOODNESS, how did they keep this a secret for so long? Only turn my yummy into yuck once you try it. Or you can keep it vanilla and eat it over the fluffy white rice.Then the bill came. We had them check it twice! It was one of the least expensive meals we had during our trip to Chapel Hill. The wine list is excellent and reasonably priced. The Chateau L'Ermite D'Auzan was a fun Rhone white, and I think a J Lohr Petit Syrah was quite pleasing. Our guests were happy with the beer selection and sodas.
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Esha S.
Jun 19, 2022
We stopped here on a Wednesday evening on a whim - it was initially confusing (whether you seat yourselves, etc), but we asked the person behind the counter. He gave us a brief overview of how to order & how the menu worked and was very helpful in helping select our meals & alcohol (they have free samples which is a plus so you're not committed to a whole glass you don't like). It's super casual & somewhat dark to give that NOLA vibe - they have games at the table you can play with friends. We happened to also be there for live music, which was nice. The food & drinks were great - my falafel was a little cold in the middle, but it was fine since I was eating a salad. My husband loved his cajun chicken po' boy and his brother enjoyed the blackened catfish. We ordered some mini cupcakes at the end which were delicious.
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Arty C.
Aug 10, 2021
I really wanted to like this place. So many nights we've had a hankering for authentic Louisiana fare. However, this simply isn't it. The customer service was lacking. The online ordering isn't properly organized. All of this I could perhaps look past; but the food was barely edible. We ordered the crawfish fries. They had an off taste, as though the crawfish was bad/spoiled. The Thai chili shrimp were indiscernable, over battered and the sauce tasted of the grocery store variety. Was hoping to find saving grace in the dessert... the almond turnover looked oily and tasted oily. There was no finess. The entire meal was poorly constructed and seemed thrown together. I truly hope they were just having an "off" evening.
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julie l.
May 17, 2024
The food here is unspeakably delicious. Deliveries are great. Mandy is the OG and runs the best bar and restaurant
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