03/08/09

Solid restaurant

by chapelhilldiner64

A small group of us frequently go to Weathervane for breakfast, and while I've noticed there is some variability in the quality of the food (often really good, a few times not good at all, occasionally mediocre), I think overall it's one of the best (and most reasonable) breakfasts in town. I wish their coffee were better - you'd think with Southern Season there selling coffee, there would be more pains taken to ensure a really good cup of brew. But that's really my only complaint. My husband and I have also gone to Weathervane quite a few times over the years for dinner and have been really pleased! The fish specials they have are often fantastic, and they've had various dishes on their menu (which changes) that have been real standouts. They also have a lower corkage fee if you buy a bottle of wine there in the store.

• Pros: Great meals
• Cons: coffee isn't very good

03/08/09

Same name, entirely different restaurant

by HAM0829

Excellent food and reasonably priced.The last time I ate at Weathervane (more than 10 years ago,) I was so disappointed, I swore that I would never return. A friend told me that there was a different chef now and convinced me to give it another shot. What a difference! Appetisers are great - I could make a meal of them. The bread is to die for, and the shrimp and grits are better than Crooks Corner. The Osso Bucco - well, it's the closest thing to heaven on this earth. Atmosphere is o.k. Could use some flowers on tables or some more aesthetics. Service is spotty. My waiter was great, but I heard complaints from the table beside me.

• Pros: outstanding seasonal food, reasonably priced
• Cons: service is spotty

02/23/09

Horrid experiance

by dermlady

My sister and I went to the Weathervane to have a sisters night out where we could experience terrific food and time together. When we arrived we were escorted upstairs and were the only ones up there. It took 15 minutes before were asked what we wanted to drink. While we waited for the drinks to arrive three other groups came in and were seated. They were asked about the drinks and then the waitress took their orders before she even asked what we would like to eat. The other tables received and finished their appetizers and entree's before we were given the appetizers. My sister had a salad which she truly enjoyed. However,when the Cauliflower fritters I ordered were given to me they were tasteless pieces of dough. When the server asked me how I liked them I honestly told her they were bland. She took the remaining fritters to the back and I watched as she made a comment to the manager, he looked up at me and they started laughing.

After waiting another 20 minutes our food was brought out and the Herbed Chicken with wild mushroom risotto I ordered was tough to cut and difficult to chew. The risotto however was very creamy and very delicious. My sister ordered the Salmon special with fresh tomatoes and spinich which she stated was very dry on the outside. After we were done eating we waited another 20 minutes for the ticket to be brought to us. Overall our server kept our tea glasses full but otherwise acted as if we were a burden for her to bear. We paid the bill and as we were leaving my sister overheard the host and hostess at the main entrance laughing and making unforgivable comments about the us and our overweight sizes. I will never step foot in their door again and I WILL spread the word about the unprofessionalism of not only the staff but the management .

Pros: Atmosphere

Cons: Service,Food,quality,