Diana & Ryan's Guidebook
Food Scene
Frequently recommended Downtown eatery with optional outdoor seating.
16 locals recommend
Academy Street Bistro
200 S Academy StFrequently recommended Downtown eatery with optional outdoor seating.
Bar fare with massive craft beer selection, possibly the largest in the area. Indoor and outdoor seating (patio is dog friendly). 1/2 price wings on Wednesdays. Try the poutine.
BottleDog Bites & Brews
8306 Chapel Hill RdBar fare with massive craft beer selection, possibly the largest in the area. Indoor and outdoor seating (patio is dog friendly). 1/2 price wings on Wednesdays. Try the poutine.
Indian and Pakistani dining. Delicious! plenty of vegetarian options. Closed Tuesdays.
6 locals recommend
Kababish Cafe
201 W Chatham StIndian and Pakistani dining. Delicious! plenty of vegetarian options. Closed Tuesdays.
The Verandah at Mayton Inn - Iconic Downtown restaurant at a boutique hotel. Great Sunday brunch 11 AM - 2:30 PM.
6 locals recommend
The Mayton Inn
301 S Academy StThe Verandah at Mayton Inn - Iconic Downtown restaurant at a boutique hotel. Great Sunday brunch 11 AM - 2:30 PM.
Classic downtown landmark. Good stop for hotdogs and ice cream when sightseeing downtown.
9 locals recommend
Ashworth Drugs
105 W Chatham StClassic downtown landmark. Good stop for hotdogs and ice cream when sightseeing downtown.
Boutique wine shop and tasting bar with a focus on lesser known wines and small production, family-owned vineyards from around the world. Free tastings every Thursday from
5-7 pm. Rotating selection of wines available daily for purchase by the glass or flight. Their shaded back garden is a great spot to unwind with some wine.
8 locals recommend
Chatham Street Wine Market
111 W Chatham StBoutique wine shop and tasting bar with a focus on lesser known wines and small production, family-owned vineyards from around the world. Free tastings every Thursday from
5-7 pm. Rotating selection of wines available daily for purchase by the glass or flight. Their shaded back garden is a great spot to unwind with some wine.
Spacious brewery with a great selection of beers. Indoor and outdoor seating, family and dog friendly, a favorite of locals.
47 locals recommend
Bond Brothers Beer Company
202 E Cedar StSpacious brewery with a great selection of beers. Indoor and outdoor seating, family and dog friendly, a favorite of locals.
Popular choice for a gourmet wood fired pizza, also offering beer and wine.
13 locals recommend
Pizzeria Faulisi
215 E Chatham StPopular choice for a gourmet wood fired pizza, also offering beer and wine.
Frequently recommended local favorite offering a combination of gourmet and fusion cuisine.
Maximillians Grill & Wine Bar
8314 Chapel Hill RdFrequently recommended local favorite offering a combination of gourmet and fusion cuisine.
Chatham Hill Winery
8245 Chapel Hill RdUpbeat spot for tastings and music right up the street.
Sightseeing
Relaxing place to unwind when exploring Downtown Cary. Scenic fountain, ping pong table, foosball, plenty of seating. Ample street parking.
19 locals recommend
Downtown Cary Park
327 S Academy StRelaxing place to unwind when exploring Downtown Cary. Scenic fountain, ping pong table, foosball, plenty of seating. Ample street parking.
Lakefront park with a variety of trails, boathouse with rentals, athletic fields, playground etc.
22 locals recommend
Fred G. Bond Metro Park
801 High House RdLakefront park with a variety of trails, boathouse with rentals, athletic fields, playground etc.
The Cary Theater
122 E Chatham StCary Arts Center
101 Dry AveKoka Booth Amphitheatre
8003 Regency Pkwy