Southern Heaven
Shrimp and grits!! Who would have thought this could be so good! I also enjoyed the barbeque w/slaw sandwich. Everything on the menu sounded great and the plates that went past our table looked fantastic. If there were only one chance to eat out in the Chapel Hill/Carrboro area, this is it. Totally relaxed and excellent food and service.    []

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Recommended Dishes: Shrimp and grits

     ­Robert Froelich   froelichr at ntr dot net

Fantastic
Overall this is some of the best food in the South. A must-eat if you're in the Triangle.    [18 Nov 2003 12:00:56]

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Recommended Dishes: The 'picnic' dish, catfish, mushroom pasta

     ­Steve, Durham, NC   

Way Overrated
We drove 600 miles to Chapel Hill and were told 50% of the tables were held for walk-ins. When we arrived no tables had been held for walk-ins, there were no apologies, no explanations. It was a big disappointment after driving so far.

Food was good but not great -- lukewarm shrimp and tasteless salad dressing. It's overpriced for what you get!    [13 Jan 2004 12:48:01]

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     ­Anonymous   

Simply Amazing!
If you are in Chapel Hill, you have to stop at Crook's. The menu is constantly changing, so you are always in for a surprise. I had the Goat Cheese Salad followed by the Cheese Pork (a must have if it is on the menu). I was surprised to read the previous review ... we thought things through and made reservations (which are suggested), just because they save half the tables for walk-ins doesn't mean that they won't fill up ... after all, people do walk-in, that's kind of the point. Anyhow, simply an amazing restaurant!    [22 Apr 2005 01:06:36]

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Recommended Dishes: Shrimp and Grits, Cheese Pork, Desserts

     ­Bilbo