These 5 restaurants are opening soon in the Triangle. Here’s when & where
.jpg "A restaurant and wine bar called Sixty Vines is opening in late 2025 in Raleigh’s North Hills.")
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- Five restaurants announced openings across Raleigh, Durham and Chapel Hill.
- BurgerFi and Sixty Vines expect December openings; Sweetgreen launches Dec 9.
- Jean’s By The Sea plans early 2026 debut; Urban Olive joins Transfer Co. Food Hall.
The Triangle has an ever-evolving food scene with so many restaurants constantly opening and closing around Raleigh, Durham and Chapel Hill.
From popular chains to new culinary concepts, here’s a roundup of restaurants joining the local food scene:
BurgerFi
Location: 10831 Wakefield Commons Dr, Raleigh, NC 27614
BurgerFi’s second Raleigh restaurant is opening this December. The burger joint, with more than 75 locations worldwide, serves juicy burgers, hand-breaded chicken, sliders and custard shakes.
Jean’s By The Sea
Location: 617 Hicks St, Durham, NC 27705
Jean’s By The Sea is taking over the former Wimpy’s Grill space in Durham. With an opening slated for early 2026, the casual counter-service restaurant is inspired by the state’s coastal cuisine, including North Carolina oysters and classics like peel-and-eat shrimp, Calabash-style fry baskets and other seafood staples.
Sixty Vines
Location: 4000 Center at North Hills St, Raleigh, NC 27609
This December, you’ll be able to experience a taste of wine country at the new Sixty Vines in North Hills. The Texas-based restaurant has an expansive wine program with flavors from all over the world, pairing well with a globally-inspired menu of pizzas, pastas, steak and charcuterie boards.
Sweetgreen
Location: 122 E Franklin St, Chapel Hill, NC 27514
Sweetgreen is opening its second Triangle location in Chapel Hill Tuesday, Dec. 9. The California-based brand, with dozens of locations across the country, has a “plant-forward menu” made up of bowls, salads, protein plates and seasonal bites.
Urban Olive
Location: Transfer Co. Food Hall, 500 E Davie St, Raleigh, NC 27601
Urban Olive, a fast-casual concept offering flavorful food made from scratch, is already open as the tenth vendor at Transfer Food Hall. Designed to bring “the warmth of family recipes into the rhythm of city life,” the restaurant serves authentic Mediterranean cuisine like pita wraps, falafel, bowls and more.
Renee Umsted and Drew Jackson contributed to reporting.