Farm House - Chapel Hill

My wife and I happened to find this place as we passed by Hillsborough on I40. Agreed, we passed by the entrance, but found the woods and old wood building all part of the 70 's charm. wonderful. The food was great and the service very personable and efficient. Loved the interior and the lamp lit atmosphere. I would say don 't change a thing. This place is unique and wonderfully charming with incredible steaks. Highly recommend for those that want quality and charm.

I wanted to give this feedback directly to the restaurant but they don't have an email or form on their website so this will be more public. Was very disappointed in my meal. I love a filet and have never eaten one at a restaurant that had so much fat and gristle--was it even a filet? And, the flavor was average. The salad seemed to be scooped out of a bag. The potato was dry. The bacon bits were out of a glass jar--not even real bacon. The apple pie dessert seemed to be purchased from a grocery store. Overall, this meal was very very disappointing. First time, last time.

Good good we saw a sign of the highway and decided to try it excellent choice Friendly and clean good prices

50 minutes agoNew-Edit If you are in the mood for a time warp to a circa 1970 's steakhouse, this is the place. I give it a three for atmosphere generally, but if you are in the mood for a geriatric leaning experience (and thus not the kind likely to consider a google review) the atmosphere is 4-5 stars. Money for value the food is a solid 2. Steaks were approaching competent. The much touted chowder tasted like it was made with skim milk and a healthy dose of flour. Clams nearly undetectable. Having said that, there was something quaint about being served a salad with pre-packaged croutons, artificial bacon bits and butterless toast. Reminded me of sitting in front of the TV and watching Family Ties. Nostalgia at the expense of culinary excellence is not always wrong. Had a service dispute with the head of house where I said this is our last time here : to which this maestro of customer service replied great. I can forgive outdated decor, mediocre food, and middling steaks: but if you are going for that whole farmy/homey/nostalgic feel, you need service that reflects a different time. Overall one star. Response to their comment on google reviews: the funny part is that we asked him too. You aren 't the parents, we are. Great job of proving that you don 't care at all about maintaining relationships with customers. Hire a media person instead of posting some hot-headed B.S. that proves my point. Will make sure to post this exchange to facebook and twitter too. Family unfriendly experience!

My husband and I went on Friday Night. He found out about the place online and with so many good reviews thought it would be amazing. Not exactly. Exterior The restaurant is in the woods, we actually passed the entrance because you can 't see it. If you look at some of the photos on here you 'll see it 's just a wood building. There are no fancy lights, no signage, no nothing. It 's just a wood building. Interior The inside looks as if it hasn 't changed since the 1970 's. It 's dark, most of the light available comes from oil lamps on the tables. Because it feels like you stepped inside a restaurant from the 1970s 53 years ago it feels dusty and old...not exactly were you want to eat an expensive steak. The decor is random farm equipment, old stoves etc, and random knick knacks. Service Our waitress was really nice. She was quick to bring out our drinks and food. The only weird thing was I asked for a baked potato to go and she told me she wasn 't sure I could do that. She would have to ask. She did ask and I was able to place a to go order for a baked potato. The other staff we spoke to were friendly. Menu food Okay the first thing they bring to the table their first impression if you will is a plate of carrots, celery, pepper, tomatoe I think 2 pickles and a small container of pressed cheese and a mystery meat. Which I found out was Chicken Liver Pate.... thank God I didn 't taste it. Why would you serve this?!? Almost every human being would like some kind of bread, Crackers, etc. Not chicken liver. Gross! Our salads were just okay. Our steaks arrived on a round thin cast iron skillet that was presented on a round wooden platter. The steaks 8oz ribeye $34.95 continued to cook on the skillet for a good 3 4 mins or so. Making the steaks we order overcooked. The steaks weren 't the best cut and desperately needed seasoning. The baked potato was amazing...mostly due to the butter. The butter they use is delicious!! I also got cheese for my potato $2 extra for a little bowl of shredded cheese. Price It 's definitely over priced for what you get. Roadhouse is much better and they 're nowhere near this price. I could have gone to just about any nice steakhouse paid the same and got a melt in your mouth steak. I won 't be going back. I think they need to make some changes, but I wish the staff all the best.