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Spanky's Restaurant

101 E Franklin St, Chapel Hill, NC 27514-3620
919-967-2678
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Ranked #19 of 187 restaurants in Chapel Hill
Price range: RM63 - RM91
Cuisines: American, Hamburgers
Good for: Bar Scene
Dining options: Reservations, After-hours
Restaurant details
Good for: Bar Scene
Dining options: Reservations, After-hours
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Enka
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15 reviews 15 reviews
6 restaurant reviews
Reviews in 10 cities Reviews in 10 cities
4 helpful votes 4 helpful votes
4 of 5 stars Reviewed 2 May 2013

Burgers are ground in house, allowing you to order to the temp. you really like, as apposed to the state required "burned".

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4 of 5 stars Reviewed 30 April 2013 via mobile

Standard pub fare - not a bad thing! Very close to campus. Food is very good (not great; the reuben sandwich I had was ok) but place has a nice atmosphere.

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Indianapolis, Indiana
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4 of 5 stars Reviewed 18 March 2013

Great selection of food, small and very busy during the week at lunch - but worth the wait! However, the Carolina pulled pork had a very strong vinegar taste (wiater warned us). The cornbread on the other hand is fabulous!

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Massapequa, New York
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12 reviews 12 reviews
6 restaurant reviews
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4 of 5 stars Reviewed 14 March 2013

I just went here for a few drinks but, I can say this bar had real nice selection of local beers and the prices were good.

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Senior Contributor
22 reviews 22 reviews
12 restaurant reviews
Reviews in 12 cities Reviews in 12 cities
8 helpful votes 8 helpful votes
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 3 March 2013

The food was great and the staff were so friendly. We both had burgers and they were great but as always a friendly staff means a lot!

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Saluda, North Carolina
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4 of 5 stars Reviewed 17 February 2013

We ate at this restaurant on Franklin Street before a basketball game. It seemed to be a very popular place! While the menu offered nothing special, the food was good and they had a nice variety of beer on tap. The service was excellent as well.

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Ossining, New York
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17 restaurant reviews
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4 of 5 stars Reviewed 7 February 2013

Great atmosphere and good food. Love the caracatures. Good place for burgers. Good service. Valet parking. Never dissapointed.

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Almond, New York
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5 of 5 stars Reviewed 21 December 2012

Went to Spanky's while walking on Franklin Street. Went in, had drinks, the bartender was great and helpful with general info. The atmosphere was festive, people talking to people. Was never hurried, able to stay as long as you wanted. Great sketches of famous people from the area including basketball players/coaches-covered all sides of walls. Impressive. We were visiting my... More

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15 restaurant reviews
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4 of 5 stars Reviewed 24 November 2012

On the corner of Franklin and Columbia - great location, hamburgers, salads, bar with various beers on tap. Don't miss the room upstairs if you want a separate space!

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Cary, North Carolina
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9 helpful votes 9 helpful votes
4 of 5 stars Reviewed 25 October 2012

Had lunch here this weekend. I ordered a Tuna Melt sandwich and it was probably the best I've ever had! Ordered a locally brewed beer, which was on special, and altogether had a very nice time. The prices are very reasonable at lunchtime. We ate on the upper level, which was pretty loud this day, oh well, Spanky's is popular... More

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