Venable Rotisserie Bistro

Delicious and eclectic selection of food options - there's something for everyone! I had the bibimbap bowl with a special soy sauce on the side which our server recommended. That, plus the fried chicken and mashed potatoes were incredible.

Be warned though - make sure you park in the right spot. I noticed 5 separate tow trucks taking cars away. Read signs carefully

Modern space with excellent service. The menu has quite a nice variety, and the flavors are well worth the visit. The lamb quite literally fell off the bone. We will definitely be back.

Woo!! This was great! My first time at Venable and I am impressed. I walked around downtown Carrboro a bit after an appointment and stumbled upon Venable in Carr Mill Mall. I ordered the Vegetarian Benedict with a side of apple-smoked bacon. I also got some orange juice and black coffee. I love me some eggs benny and Venable did not disappoint!! My eggs were perfectly runny and satisfying, and the sauce was rich without being overwhelming. The orange juice was fresh and exactly what I needed! I enjoyed the coffee, too! My server brought a French press to the table, and I pressed it myself. This was also a first for me!

I had a great experience at Venable! I will definitely go back and try more dishes!

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Went here for an anniversary celebration and it was great!! Got some cocktails, the calamari, the tamales (pictured) and pad Thai and a root beer float and the chocolate mousse for dessert. All the food was delicious!! The menu has a lot of options, so you’re sure to find something that looks good! We sat outside and it was a great atmosphere.

I found Venable when looking for a Saturday brunch place in Chapel Hill, and we couldn't have been happier. Really nice setting right by the window, our waitress was lovely, and the food was excellent. You won't often find potato pancakes on a brunch menu, so that was an extra bonus. The French toast and the Banh Mi were also delicious. We will definitely come back!

If you have a special event, Venable is the place! I made a reservation for 10 for my husband's PhD defense in November 2022. From start to finish, the staff at Venable were excellent to work with and went above and beyond. Chris (the manager) reached out to me directly and communicated throughout the event. He offered to let me drop off and store the cake I had made in the restaurant fridge the night before the event (which was the icing on the cake ;)). There was something on the menu for every family member/friend and everyone was very pleased with their selections. Our waiter was extremely attentive, checking in with us multiple times through the dinner and keeping water/wine glasses filled. I chose to have the staff cut and serve the cake (I believe the fee was $15, which was more than worth it. Do it!) Not only did they present the cake with lit candles first, they plated each slice with fresh whipped cream and sliced strawberries, which was such a beautiful presentation! They also packaged up the leftovers for us to bring home. I knew it was getting close to closing time, but not one employee made us feel like we needed to be rushed, which I truly appreciated. I highly, HIGHLY recommend Venable for any occasion, especially the special ones. They made my husband's celebration dinner very special and the customer service was truly top-notch! Thank you so much to Chris and all of the staff for making a memorable experience for us!

We miss their outdoor under the canvas seating. Venable always has excellent food and drinks and great service. Recommend the sides of mashed potatoes or green beans and the calamari, which is not deep fried but sautéed.

I ordered the trout with the fingerling potatoes. The flavor of the trout was great and it was cooked perfectly. It was delicious. The potatoes were amazing. They had a nice crisp to them. The service was great! The ambiance was nice too. I definitely will be back. You should try this place.

We had Sam for our server and she was outstanding! And Jen was very welcoming as the hostess. My soup could've been hotter. The atmosphere is fine.

Service was great. The food was amazing (chicken tiki marsala) Staff were very friendly and accommodating. Will be back for another meal.

We had such a delightful meal here. We sat at the bar and had top notch service with Christian. He was super attentive, suggested and prepared great cocktails and gave great food suggestions! The food was amazing! Highly recommended!

Had a great dinner here. We got there near opening so they were able to seat us (plus it was a weeknight) but it does get more crowded as the night goes on. I had honey salmon over spinach and mashed potatoes which was fantastic. Service was really friendly and drinks were good too. Only thing I didn't really like was the lettuce wraps appetizer. It came totally deconstructed so 1. You had to build yourself and 2. There was no sauce (there was mayo but I don't think that makes sense on a lettuce wrap) which I think is part of what usually makes them so good. So next time I'd try a different one but other than that it was great.

Outstanding food and even better service. A must-try in Chapel Hill/Carrboro! These guys rocked it for lunch on Thursday 12/17. Everyone in our group was SO impressed with the food quality and service. Having never been there, they said it was up to NYC and San Fransisco foodie standards. Bravo, and happy holidays. Keep up the great work!

One of our favorite places in the area. Consistently great food and rotating menu items. Brunch and dinner here are a reasonable price and you will not be disappointed. Every time we go we have a great meal.

Delicious food, well crafted cocktail, with warm and gracious service...had an absolutely spectacular meal. Looking forward to getting back here next time in town. A new favorite!

Venable is one of the gems in Carrboro. Even if they use the term bistro, it is a pretty elaborate food with rich flavors. Before the pandemic, it was noisy as they have a bar, but those days it's the most pleasant place around. I highly recommend Venable whether you’re vegetarian or a meat lover. Their food is rich. Their wait staff is affectionate and careful.

I could literally cry after eating the mashed potatoes. I have simply never had such creamy, smooth, perfectly textured, and flavored mashed potatoes in my life.
Ellie was a perfect server, they gave us an overview of the specials and served us in a very timely efficient manner! We ordered her two favorite dishes (salmon) and (fried chicken) and we were NOT disappointed. I truly am almost in tears over the flavor. The black walnut old fashioned was fantastic also!
Can’t recommend this place enough!!

I've only had brunch here, but I've gone back for brunch multiple times. I've never had the same thing twice and everything has always been fantastic, I couldn't recommend a better dining option.

Delicious food, great service, and good location.

Was a delicious brunch to the start of my husband's 63rd birthday. Very busy place on a Saturday morning, so around early or maybe reservations. Will definitely go again!