Bin 54
Chapel Hill, NC 27516
Phone: (919) 969-1155
- Price:
- $$$$
- Hours:
- Mon-Thu 5:30pm-10pm, Fri-Sat 5:30pm-11pm
Editorial Review for Bin 54 – by Kristine Forrest Seawell
The Scene
This Chapel Hill steakhouse is undeniably beautiful with its black banquets, burgundy suede panels and gorgeous cherry wood floors, but it's the attention to detail that makes dining memorable here. Multiple-course meals are perfectly choreographed, from the wine selection process to post-dinner coffee poured from sleek silver decanters. Restaurateurs Charlie Deal and Giorgios Bakatsias have worked their magic on yet another Triangle establishment, and Chapel Hill reaps the benefit.
The Food
There's hardly a misstep on the menu. Surf-and-turf fans should begin with a delectable crab cake served over a bed of sweet slaw, and follow the appetizer with a tender Kobe steak. Side dishes such as twice-baked potatoes and sauteed mushrooms must be ordered a la carte, but each portion is generous enough for two. Desserts will leave you in sugar-high heaven; try the bittersweet molten chocolate cake with orange sauce or the assortment of Southern delights.
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Insider Tips
Where to SitIf you desire a different view at Bin 54, request a table on the patio lounge or bide your time until the restaurant opens its wine cellar for a special food-pairing or wine event.
Know Before You GoYou can make reservations online from the restaurant's website.
What to DrinkAsk the sommelier to help you choose wine from the restaurant's extensive list, or order a traditional cocktail from the bar.
User Reviews for Bin 54
05/02/2008 Posted by jjp12
Bin 54 is a beautiful restaurant. It's well decorated and comfortable and the service is top notch. The servers are very knowledgeable about the menu and offer excellent advice about what to order/pair with your selection. The food is *amazing* (the appetizers are delicious and the steaks are mouth watering) and the wine and drink list is extensive and interesting. The bartender makes great drinks. Everyone is friendly, welcoming and truly make the experience worthwhile. I highly suggest Bin 54. It's pricey, for sure, and not somewhere the average person could go on a regular basis, but it is worth trying for the excellent service and delicious food.
02/24/2008 Posted by robcitrix
My wife and I decided to try this place out based on good reviews we had heard from friends. We live in Wake Forest, NC so it was a little drive to get to Bin 54. We dined on February 13th for Valentine's Day since we couldn't get a sitter on the holiday. :) Upon arrival we told the hostess that we were there to celebrate Valentine's Day and that it was our 1st time there. The hostess was very friendly and let the manager and waiter both know that it was a special occasion for us. The service was fantastic! The manager helped us pick out a good bottle of wine and the waiter was very attentive letting us know what was good on the menu and what he would stay away from. Overall the food was good. Not fantastic but not bad either. The service put it over the top for us and made the experience that much more enjoyable. I prefer the steaks at Sullivan's over Bin 54 but I also feel the steaks at Sullivan's are the best in the area! Would we go back? Maybe. Our bill came to over $200 but we did have a bottle of wine, appetizer, two steaks and dessert. If the restaurant was closer to us it would make it that much easier to go back. This is a restaurant I would definetley recommend to try at least once if you are a steak lover and want to have a romantic evening with your significant other.
Pros: Good steak, Great service
Cons: Chapel Hill location is somewhat out of the way for Raleigh
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