Top 10 Restaurants In Holly Springs, North Carolina

Opened by owners Justin and Sarah Hummel in 2013, Sip Bistro is a relaxed, stylish joint offering European-style bistro ambience and American and Mediterranean-inspired eats. Justin, who heads up Sip Bistro’s kitchen, crafts varied menus that transition from hearty breakfasts (the Fireman’s breakfast of espresso-rubbed pork loin, eggs, bacon and hash browns is a guest favorite) to gourmet sandwiches at lunchtime and to tempting small plates and sharing platters in the evening. The owners are also sommeliers; therefore, guests can expect an impressive wine list featuring both Old and New World vineyards as well as a number of locally brewed crafts beers.

Perfect for beer lovers and sports fans alike, Bass Lake Draft House is a laid-back restaurant and bar specializing in American pub food and craft beer. Comfort food eats dominate the menu (think bacon meatloaf with stout gravy and garlic whipped potatoes or Calabash-style breaded shrimp with Asian slaw and cocktail sauce). The weekend brunch menu features dishes like pancakes, omelets and breakfast burritos. Amongst the 34 beers on tap, guests will find craft beers from across the US and a good few locally brewed selections from the likes of Lonerider Brewery in neighboring Raleigh.

With one of the widest selections of sushi in town, served up alongside Japanese-style steaks and seafood, Nara is perfect for diners looking for something a little out of the ordinary. Guests can choose from a range of nigiri, sashimi, cucumber-wrapped rolls and maki-style rolls or opt for one of Nara’s own signature rolls like the Heaven Special (soft shell crab, scallops and cucumber topped with smoked eel, boiled shrimp and avocado with a spicy eel sauce). For bigger plates, entrées include the likes of teriyaki-style steak and grilled sea bass with signature hibachi sauce. As for drinks, a cup of hot or cold sake makes the perfect accompaniment to Nara’s cuisine.

The Mason Jar Tavern is a hip, laid-back neighborhood pub located at Holly Springs Towne Center and is described by owners Jonathan and Maggie Pierce as offering ‘all the comforts of southern hospitality with a modern twist.’ Dishes like pan-seared sea scallops are updated with edamame succotash and parsnip purée, and North Carolina trout is given an Italian twist with parmesan risotto and sautéed shoestring veggies. An extensive craft beer list is also available, featuring plenty of locally brewed offerings perfect for washing down The Mason Jar Tavern’s comfort food eats.

For a taste of the exotic in Holly Springs, head to Thai Thai Cuisine, a small, family-run restaurant specializing in authentic, home-cooked Thai food. There’s plenty of small plates to whet the appetite from chicken satay to steamed shrimp and pork dumplings plus a number of soups and salads. Main course offerings include a range of noodle, fried rice and stir-fry dishes, while fans of spicy fare will love Thai Thai Cuisine’s fiery red and green curries, thankfully, authentic Thai bottled beer is on hand to soothe the burn. Chef specials are also featured, with dishes like roasted duck curry and deep-fried tilapia panang.

Born of its owners Regan and Dawn Stachler’s passion for sustainable, seasonal and artisanal cuisine, Little Hen is a farm-to-table restaurant serving New American fare crafted from North Carolina-grown produce. Its ethos extends to its decor too; a gorgeous dining room decorated in the style of a modern farmhouse welcomes guests to try creative dishes like saffron and semolina pasta with braised pork, peppers, onions, arugula and pecorino or pan-seared North Carolina snapper and crispy fried shrimp with a salad of green beans, toasted peanuts, scallions, carrot and cilantro. As for drinks, guests can expect world-class wines, craft cocktails and locally brewed beers.