The Fearrington House Restaurant

"I was invited here for the most delightful tea party, and it exceeded all expectations! The service was phenomenal, and the adorable tea snacks were just as delicious. Our server was incredibly attentive, ensuring we had everything we needed throughout the event. It was a truly charming experience!"

Food - the desert - which was inspired by fall was amazing! The pictures show the presentation was nice! Flavor was unfortunately not as consistent across the dishes Service was good. Good recommendations from sommelierAmbience. This is a personal preference, however to me seemed a little old school and stodgy. IMHO needs a refresh especially in the dining rooms.

Dinner at The Fearrington House Restaurant was one of the best dining experiences we've had anywhere. It was certainly among the very best we've had in North Carolina. The food and service were simply phenomenal. Fine dining at its finest.This place was recommended to us by some friends. I probably would have no idea of its existence otherwise. It's kind of located out in the middle of nowhere. I say "kind of" because it was only about a 20-minute drive from our home in Chapel Hill. This place is certainly worth the drive from anywhere in the Triangle, and points beyond. It's that good.The Fearrington House Restaurant is part of Fearrington Village, a sort of farm-like resort that, along with the restaurant, offers boutique shopping, a spa, and an inn. There are also houses, squares, and a park with ponds and trails tucked away from the retail area. The residential neighborhood is sizable.My wife loved this place because the village was a mini getaway from the Triangle. As we drove past the Belted Galloway cows and the silo on the way in, we knew we were entering someplace special. Overall, the property was really charming, peaceful, and idyllic. It was magical as well -- after dinner, we took a stroll around the house and gardens. Along with the beautiful foliage and landscaping, there were rabbits and fireflies. When I booked our reservations, my wife and I were pleasantly surprised to learn that The Fearrington House is a Relais & Chateaux property. Just a couple months prior to our visit here, we had stayed at our first Relais & Chateaux property, Le Bora Bora by Pearl Resorts, in Bora Bora. That was a stellar experience as well. These experiences make us want to go to more Relais & Chateaux properties in the future.The Fearrington House Restaurant is prix fixe dinner only. The menu is seasonal. For us, the price was $150 per four-course dinner with optional $100 wine pairing. Also, one of the main course options, the steak, had an $80 "supplement" if you wanted to upgrade to Japanese wagyu over the regular ribeye. In addition to the four courses, there were three hors d'oeuvres (two canapes and one amuse-bouche), a "pre-dessert," and even post-dessert treats; the latter was not listed on the menu.There were three options per course. Here's what we had:First Canape* Lemon Poppy Macarons with Foie Gras Ganache (x2)Amuse-Bouche* Local Beet Gummy with Brulee Lemon Creme Fraiche and Herb Oil (x2)First Course* Panna Cotta with Roasted Turnips and Black Garlic; pickled daikon, kale, cracker, grapefruit* Kanpachi Crudo with Mango and Fresno Chili Sorbet; jalapeno, cucumber, limeSecond Course* Stuffed Quail with Jerusalem Artichoke; basil, blackberry, crumble* Seared Bass with Artichoke and Bok Choy; chive, maitake, tapiocaSecond Canape* Melon Gazpacho (x2)Main Course* Beef Ribeye with Bordelaise; cippolini, broccoli, king trumpet* Seared Scallops with Fava Beans and Farro; sweet pepper, herb oil, lace tuile, fennelPre-Dessert* Mango Mousse with Blackberry (x2)Dessert* Valrhona Coeur de Guanaja Souffle; dark chocolate, vanilla, whipped cream* Strawberry Rhubarb Pavlova with Basil; lemon curd, sorbet, angel foodCocktails* Virtuous Imbiber ($15) - bourbon, Pasubio, Montenegro, Regan's Orange Bitters; boozy, botanical, spirit-forward* Five Mile Hike ($16) - rum, lemon, cappelletti, chartreuse, orgeat; bright, refreshing, botanicalWine* Glass of Violin, Pinot Noir ($18) - Willamette Valley, Oregon, MVPost-Dessert Treats* Strawberry Marshmallow, Strawberry Jelly, Strawberry Fudge, some sort of Caramel, and another treat we can't remember + Shortbread Cookies to take homeIn general, everything was magnificent and super creative. How do they even think up some of this stuff? For example, we were hit with Macarons with Foie Gras Ganache and Local Beet Gummies right out the gate. And everything worked well together and was delicious (e.g., the macarons were both sweet and savory, and tasted fantastic). My wife, who loves to cook, commented that she would never think to make beets into gummies.Every dish was complex. We could tell a lot of thought and work was put into each course and the bites in between. The chefs weren't afraid to play with texture as well as flavor. Also, there was an amazing attention to detail. For example, the way they stacked and piped various ingredients on dishes such as the Panna Cotta and Stuffed Quail, and the way they placed curled-up cucumber inside a slice of jalapeno on the Crudo. The presentation was unique, meticulous, and visually appealing.Generally, the drinks were very balanced and refreshing. I really enjoyed the Virtuous Imbiber. It was strong and robust.Service was exceptional. My wife commented that the staff made her feel really special and I agree. We were their focus and priority. The staff was extremely attentive. Our server was Brianna, who has worked at Fearrington Village for many years. She was terrific.

Birthday dinner on Friday, Mar 30th was great. We booked a few weeks in advance through Open table. Restaurant called at on Thursday to confirm reservation, occasion and allergies/intolerances. Servers, sommelier were friendly. Asked for St. Laurent Austrian wine or a wine to complement all dishes from the Chef's tasting menu. A German pinot noir was recommended. First sip and the rest following it was light and smooth. Ambiance was inviting. It did feel a little chilly in the beginning but as guests started coming in, the temperature was barely noticeable. Floor boards creaked a little, tablecloth still with a center crease. But I am no Michelin critic so those few things didn't bother me at all. I was there to have a good time and enjoy a celebratory dinner. A tasting menu for two, plus a bottle of red wine & a couple cocktails rang up a bill of $500+, tip not included. Truly enjoyed it. 5/5

Did the tea time brunch which is a fixed price (50$) and had the option of choosing from a variety of teas. They brought out a beautiful array of assorted pastries, however, I wish there was an option to choose from a variety of them. Overall recommend this place if you want a nice Sunday brunch intimate setting.

This review is for the Afternoon Tea at the House served Thursday-Sunday from 12-3 with reservations required. We loved the seating, variety of sweet and savory bites, and tea selection. You pick the type of tea you would like and it is brought out in a lovely pot and steeped perfectly. There were delicious sandwiches and then sweet scones and seasonal pudding and other scrumptious bites. Service is fantastic and always very hospitable. It is fun to also take a stroll around Fearrington Village, visit the bookshop, see the cows and goats, and peruse the boutiques.

As part of my son's birthday celebration, my daughter, son, and I decided to go for dinner at the Fearrington House restaurant. My son did some research and based on the reviews, we chose this restaurant for his birthday dinner.The Fearrington House restaurant is situated in a village environment. The set up is beautiful and is reminiscent of a plantation. There is an inn on the property and other activities available.We were greeted professionally and seated quickly upon arrival. The tables are set up in various rooms within the building. Our table was in a cozy area towards the back of one of the rooms.Our server was also very professional, knowledgeable, and friendly. As this was our first time visiting this restaurant, she was patient with us, and answered our questions accordingly. This enhanced our visit.We each had a four course meal with different chef treats between the courses. All dishes served were plated nicely and were very creative and unique. The combination of flavors created a burst of different sensations within the mouth. There were a few dishes that we enjoyed quite a bit and others more of an acquired taste but was flavorful. We were concerned that the portions would be too small, and we would still feel hungry at the end of our four course meal; however, that was not the case. The portions were adequate, and because of how many courses there were, by the time we were finished, we felt full and content. Each dish was cooked appropriately, had great texture and consistency. We drank distilled water, and we only ordered one mixed drink. The Irish Teatime was a great drink. It was tasty, not too strong, and refreshing. My son enjoyed it very much.Overall, we had a good visit. More importantly, my son was extremely happy with his birthday dinner celebration and the small birthday treats from the chef.

They don't usually have stuff like this around here in North Carolina. Weird that the food is so good somewhere you send your grandma to retire. I mean, it's next level cuisine. Get Jason as your waiter.

Myself and a couple of others came for Afternoon Tea (50.00/person) It's a lovely setting and nicely decorated house converted into a restaurant. Each person gets a pot of tea of their choice of tea flavor and one of each sandwich, scone, and dessert provided. Finger sandwiches were a bit lacking. We received one cream cheese with cucumber on stale tasting bread that lacked any flavor, one egg salad that was not actually a finger sandwich but a canapé, and one biscuit with homemade pimento cheese which again was not an actual finger sandwich both tasted good however but for the price you would expect at least 4-5 finger style sandwiches. The scone was a golden raisin scone served with a homemade lemon curd, whipped cream, and strawberry jelly, it tasted good as well. The desserts were all very rich and flavorful but even in such a small size became a little too much with 5 different items to enjoy. Gingerbread cow head shaped cookies, chocolate peppermint macaroons (which tasted freshly made), orange chocolate torte with pieces of crystallized orange, mango whipped cream filled cream puff crusted with ground coconut to give it a crunch on the outside, and a coffee cheesecake with toasted meringue reminiscent of a toasted marshmallow. All were so yummy! We will definitely return but hope to see a little more in finger style sandwiches and 1-2 less desserts.

We decided to have dinner at the bar. Beautiful atmosphere as I love dining in historic homes turned restaurants/inns. Service was topnotch, all staff members are attentive and gracious. Was not a pretentious as expected. We had the risotto and fried chicken. Both were perfectly prepared. We will be back.