What People Are Saying About Spanky's Restaurant & Bar
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In Short – This Chapel Hill institution is a favorite among tourists and locals alike. Red brick walls, hardwood floors and a tiled entryway give the place an old-fashioned soda fountain feel. You'll find traditional American fare with a few twists on the menu. Start off with French onion soup or try the baked brie served with French bread. Entrees range from Southern favorites like shrimp and grits to Italian sausage and mozzarella lasagna.
01/06/09
Very good food, love the caricatures!
by malcomtucker
The food is good. Shrimp and grits! yum. The bugers are top notch. And I loved the caricatures of the coaches and players! Phil Ford, Dean Smith, and Lenny Rosenbluth! And Alexander Julian and Andy Griffith. Lots of fun!
01/05/08
Publike atmosphere, okay food.
by caliko
Spanky?s has a cozy pub feel; it?s a place to chill with your friends at the end of the night. However, it?s likely transformed by that time into a swirling mass of Greeks from UNC Chapel Hill, so you?d best stop by after work for some drinks instead if you are not one of those swirling masses. The only detractions from the pub feel were some rather ugly caricatures of past UNC coaches and players on the wall.
The menu is mainly sandwiches and burgers but there are some entrees and specials if you?re in the mood. The fare is dressed up some with ingredients such as gorgonzola cheese instead of American on a burger or two.
We started with the Jamaican Jerrk wings on special. They were very flavorful but light on spice. In comparison with other ?jerrk? seasonings, I?ve had much worse. My main course was a helping of Thai Soba Noodle Salad. The dressing was very tasty but so heavy that it weighed down the salad itself. The dish would probably be better served without a topping of the dry, bland chicken teriyaki strips.
My husband had the BBQ Pulled Pork sandwich and it was very dry indeed. To be fair, neither of us are fans of the North Carolina style of BBQ nor did this sandwich change that.
To sum up, Spanky's is good for a relaxing dinner but the food is nothing to write home about.
- Pros: Pub atmosphere, fast in and out
- Cons: Food wasn't that great but better than a Mickey D's.
10/12/05
Best Shrimp N' Grits
by eirinnaigne
In North Carolina, more specifically, the Triangle, Shrimp n' Grits seem to be a popular food. Spanky's has this dish down to magnifique. If Shrimp n' Grits don't appear to you, however, there is also a menu that offers a wide variety of foods for the meat or veggie lover. Try their French Onion soup with Caramelized Onions, their array of excellent exotic salads, or the SUPER DUPER North Carolina style barbecue sandwich...whatever you choose, you palate is sure to thank you!!
- Pros: Good Food, Good Service, Excellent Choices
- Cons: Not arranged 4 groups, bar evades floor spac, Pay 2 Park
The Details on Spanky's Restaurant & Bar
Where To Sit:
Spanky's has two private dining rooms available for business meetings, awards luncheons and rehearsal dinners.
Know Before You Go:
The bar stays open until 2am, Thursday through Saturday.
When To Go:
Stop by after the game and mingle with a crowd that ranges from college kids having drinks at the bar to families eating in the shadow of a wall-size collection of caricatures of Carolina luminaries such as Dean Smith and Mia Hamm.
Category:
Smoking Permitted:
No
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