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Best view in Chapel Hill, serving microbrew beer and New American Menu
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For four star dining in Chapel Hill, try Top Of The Hill. Here's a place to get good food. It's known for its contemporary offerings. This place features great views. When you step inside the restaurant, you'll notice a romantic atmosphere. This restaurant is inexpensive. This restaurant is good for groups. Some diners recommend avoiding the crowds.
Created to prevent a national chain restaurant from occupying this same space, Top of the Hill was conceived to be the social crossroads of Chapel Hill- a mingling place for graduate students, faculty, town residents, tourists, undergraduates or anyone lucky enough to find themselves in the Southern part of heaven. We strive to provide not only a great dining and social experience, but one that is intrinsically linked to Chapel Hill and Franklin Street. Please enjoy the view over historic downtown and make sure to take time to look at our collection of historic Chapel Hill photographs.We have been awarded over 25 "Best in the Triangle" and "Best of" Awards including Best Restaurant in Chapel Hill, Best Micro Brew and Best Outdoor Deck, among others.Our beer selection is unbeatable and our menu, served at both lunch and dinner, offers eclectic upscale American cuisine.
2.0 of 5 stars.
The best thing about this place is the location and view. The food is mediocre, especially the nachos. I think the drinks are overpriced. If you want to hang out and look out on Franklin st. while...
yelp.com - user review - 09/25/2009
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3.0 of 5 stars.
This is probably one of the most popular and famous restaurants/bars in Chapel Hill mostly because of its location and views over the busiest intersection of Franklin Street. If you come here on a...
yelp.com - user review - 09/16/2009
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4.0 of 5 stars.
As a former Carolina student I can say that the Top of the Hill is a must-do night spot! Part brewery, part restaurant, part bar, it's prime-time location on the corner of Franklin and Columbia makes...
yelp.com - user review - 09/05/2009
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4.0 of 5 stars.
Haven't had the food here but love the beer here, especially the blueberry one. I also like how they give you a choice of different sizes including half of a beer.
yelp.com - user review - 08/23/2009
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4.0 of 5 stars.
I've been back a few times in my post-collegiate years and always enjoy the food and beverages, but I now realize I thought this was the GREATEST PLACE ever in college because, well, I was wasted...
yelp.com - user review - 08/14/2009
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3.0 of 5 stars.
This place probably has one of the best views of the Chapel Hill, meaning it shows all four blocks of it. I wish I read the earlier reviews so I could have gotten the beer sampler, and now I'm a...
yelp.com - user review - 07/09/2009
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3.0 of 5 stars.
Good view, good beer.
yelp.com - user review - 06/17/2009
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4.0 of 5 stars.
As I bravely ventured into Chapel Hill a few weeks ago (Durham was a challenge too, believe me), my friend told me that we should definitely have lunch at Top of the Hill, for a real Chapel Hill...
yelp.com - user review - 05/06/2009
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2.0 of 5 stars.
The only thing I like about this place is the deck overlooking Franklin Street. The food is mediocre and the prices are too high. Beer is limited, in my opinion.
yelp.com - user review - 03/31/2009
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4.0 of 5 stars.
Came here for the nightlife. Was the day before the Duke basketball game and the joint was slammed. Other reviewers have commented on the greek/yuppie crowd. Yeah, maybe so. It is an upscale...
yelp.com - user review - 03/15/2009
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3.0 of 5 stars.
It's a fun little bar/restaurant in the middle of Chapel Hill. The menu has a good variety and the beer is decent. The service was quick despite it being lunchtime on a Friday. Although we didn't...
yelp.com - user review - 03/13/2009
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4.0 of 5 stars.
I really enjoy topo as a restaurant and as a bar. The food is delicious and well priced for the quality. It's also nice to sit out on the patio for lunch and watch the goings-on of Franklin Street....
yelp.com - user review - 02/21/2009
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3.0 of 5 stars.
Prefer it for lunch. Dinner and late-night are crowded with Greeks.
yelp.com - user review - 02/02/2009
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3.0 of 5 stars.
The amazing thing about Top of the Hill is how effortlessly it walks the fine line between fraternity destination and an actual classy night out to dinner. The outside dining area is, even in the...
yelp.com - user review - 01/20/2009
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We usually eat here every year for a friends birthday. The food is very good and the atmosphere is the best. It always seems to be busy but the service is first class. It is a little pricey, but not overly.
citysearch.com - user review - 12/12/2008
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4.0 of 5 stars.
One of the first place I went when I moved to NC. decent place.. decent crowed. love the roof top design. open spaceIt's a restaurant turns into a bar.. good place to have few drinks with friends and...
yelp.com - user review - 11/25/2008
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4.0 of 5 stars.
Oh Top of the Hill. This is the only place I know that can combine a classy restaurant with a brewery. Top of the Hill brews their own beer and serves that at the restaurant along with some other...
yelp.com - user review - 11/01/2008
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4.0 of 5 stars.
This place was great. The food was fab. The waiter recommended the pork tenderloin. Cooked perfect. Didn't care for the spinich but the dressing complimented the pork. The beer was good. I enjoyed the...
yelp.com - user review - 10/29/2008
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4.0 of 5 stars.
I'm a firm believer that you shouldn't apologize for your taste simply because all the hipster haters despise whatever it is that you like. That said, I think Top of the Hill catches a lot of flak...
yelp.com - user review - 10/18/2008
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A group of friends and I made the grave mistake of thinking TOTH would be a good selection for dinner this past week... the experience was nothing short of disastrous! I used to go to this place all the time,...
citysearch.com - user review - 10/13/2008
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5.0 of 5 stars.
I mean, it's top-o... what do else do you expect?
yelp.com - user review - 10/08/2008
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The food is good. The service is usually great. Keith is the best bartender there. He always remembers my name and asks me how school is going. Pretty neat that that can still happen these days. Yea Keith!
citysearch.com - user review - 09/30/2008
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The menu at Top of the Hill seems typical, until you look at the ingredient lists. Grilled chicken and goat cheese salad has walnuts, and golden raisins. Their hamburgers are tasty sometime leave you saying...
kudzu.com - user review - 09/24/2008
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This is a place that everyone must go at least once. This is a great spot with good food, great social area, and a nice view of franklin street and chapel hill. This is also a really good place for lunch,...
citysearch.com - user review - 09/22/2008
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We're new to the area and wanted to try some new places around the Triangle area. Top of the Hill was one of the places we've tried, and will definitely go back. The outside deck is great, friendly people, and...
citysearch.com - user review - 09/07/2008
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I ordered the lizard chips (deep fried pickle chips and halepeno pepper rings), and the wild mushroom cripsy grit cake. The lizard chips were so so. Too much batter, and kinda tough. The dipping sauce with it...
citysearch.com - user review - 09/06/2008
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My wife and I took our daughter and her boyfriend to this place. The food was good (American Fare) the beer was great, as was our waitress, but the guy doing the magic tricks was superb. We went to the Magic...
citysearch.com - user review - 08/31/2008
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3.0 of 5 stars.
If you're in Chapel Hill and don't stop at this restaurant, you're missing out on one of the best dining experiences the town has to offer. Top of the Hill offers great service, impressive views,...
yelp.com - user review - 08/30/2008
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This is going to sound elitist, but TOTH appeals to a certain crowd - younger and/or less discriminatory palates who like the beer selection and location. Otherwise, I just don't get it. Parking is the usual...
citysearch.com - user review - 08/27/2008
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I was part of a group of 15 who went to Top of the Hill for dinner last weekend. We each ordered appetizers, a couple of drinks and then entrees (the entrees took at least 30 minutes to arrive), ate our food...
citysearch.com - user review - 08/01/2008
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3.0 of 5 stars.
Mostly overrated in my opinion. They do have brew, but The Brewery is definitely the better spot for that. They do have infamous dinner, but that's due to their cool roof terrace that you can dine on...
yelp.com - user review - 06/28/2008
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3.0 of 5 stars.
I would give this place four stars simply for dinner, but after hours the restless hordes of Greek machines are in full-force, and it's a problem.The food at Top-O is really very good. There's a wide...
yelp.com - user review - 06/27/2008
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3.0 of 5 stars.
I've been here a couple times. The food is ok and the portions are huge. I tend to avoid it on Friday nights because it's quite loud and crowded.
yelp.com - user review - 06/23/2008
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3.0 of 5 stars.
Top of the Hill is an icon for Chapel Hill, but I find it overrated. They have outdoor seating, which is nice to sit out on and enjoy a meal overlooking downtown Chapel Hill. The service here is also...
yelp.com - user review - 06/14/2008
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5.0 of 5 stars.
Let me start by saying my rating is based solely on late night. I've eaten here a couple of times, but really could care less to eat there again at those prices. Anyways, 5 star rating due to the...
yelp.com - user review - 06/06/2008
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A bit pricey, but the food is great. I'd definitely recommend Top of the Hill, but try getting a table outside for the best dining experience, as it overlooks Franklin St.
citysearch.com - user review - 05/31/2008
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5.0 of 5 stars.
This place rocks it...I eat here when it's nice out, the outdoor seating is perfecto mundo....good drinks, good too, very good beer...great place for a first date hint hint
yelp.com - user review - 05/19/2008
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Stopped up at Top of the Hill to try their beers......unfortunately the bar was so crowded I settled with a scotch and water since I didn't know when I was getting back up there. One thing I can say is this is...
citysearch.com - user review - 05/04/2008
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2.0 of 5 stars.
Top of the Hill is a mediocre restaurant, with high prices and bad service.The food is standard American fare, nothing extraordinary. Its main attraction is its location, as it's high above Franklin...
yelp.com - user review - 04/27/2008
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5.0 of 5 stars.
Dude... people are hating on this place. I LOVED IT IN COLLEGE. They have this spicy, southwestern pasta with really good chicken. It's amazing. They used to have crab cakes that RULED. I LOVED GOING...
yelp.com - user review - 04/06/2008
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2.0 of 5 stars.
Location, location, location. Top of the Hill has a spectacular location and for that reason, and that reason alone, is worth a stop. This distinctly Carolina eatery is perched atop the busiest corner...
yelp.com - user review - 03/31/2008
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2.0 of 5 stars.
The best thing about this place is the location. The food is okay and it is always crowded. They also are not very accomodating with large groups and will not take reservations of six or more on the...
yelp.com - user review - 02/09/2008
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2.0 of 5 stars.
The Upside - Seating and most of the time great looking girls and boysThe Downside - The beer and food. (The pattie in the burger I ordered once was like paste)
yelp.com - user review - 01/02/2008
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Great Food, Great place to bring a large crowd. The service is very professional. Worth driving to Chapel Hill.
citysearch.com - user review - 10/04/2007
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My husband and I have been here several times; he likes their southern fried chicken dinner. The other menu options aren't great and what's there tastes average. I've had 3 different dinners and all were on...
citysearch.com - user review - 09/08/2007
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3.0 of 5 stars.
sooo...any bar that brews their own beer has to get at least 3 stars from me. they had a happy selection of their own brews to sample. i thought the IPA was actually pretty decent. the lager and pale...
yelp.com - user review - 08/27/2007
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3.0 of 5 stars.
For that I want a good view of downtown chapel hill even though the town is so small the view rarely matters, move.The only thing this bar has going for it is a view of downtown chapel hill, which in...
yelp.com - user review - 07/23/2007
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1.0 of 5 stars.
Man this place is bad. B-A-DBad FoodBad ServiceBad CrowdThe last time we were there, the server actually called my boyfriend champ, chief and bud. I know I am 27, but WTF?? Last I checked this was a...
yelp.com - user review - 07/16/2007
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My husdand and I really enjoyed Top of the Hill. The wait staff was friendly and the food was pretty good. I got the Santa Fe Chicken Pasta. It needed more chicken but it was still alright. My husband's food...
citysearch.com - user review - 05/29/2007
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4.0 of 5 stars.
I know this place has its haters. Some people don't like those young professionals, or the sorority crowd, or whatever. But, you get good beer, a good view, and it was THE place to meet my crew when...
yelp.com - user review - 03/15/2007
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2.0 of 5 stars.
SOOO overrated. Frat boys being too loud, overpriced drinks served by bored-looking bartenders, sorority girls with attitudes. Where do I sign up?
yelp.com - user review - 03/13/2007
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This is a great place to eat outside! The view is one of my favorites. I enjoyed the food as well, but the view was even better! Great place to people watch.
citysearch.com - user review - 11/13/2006
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Great place to sit outside on warm nights with a good view of Franklin street. The food was excellent and they have great microbrews!
citysearch.com - user review - 11/12/2006
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2.0 of 5 stars.
Dear lord--move this place to LA, circa 2002. Too many popped collar frat guys and drunk-as-a-skunk sorority girls to make for an enjoyble Thursday, Friday or Saturday evening. That said, the beer...
yelp.com - user review - 10/24/2006
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Unlike some of the reviews, We have had excellent service and outstading meals at this restaurant. Their pasta dishes are to die for, and so are their salmon dishes. I always look forward to the presentation...
citysearch.com - user review - 10/02/2006
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4.0 of 5 stars.
not bad, not bad...it's a good place to go for some good beer in the hill where you can have a little quiet and relax time away from college kids.
yelp.com - user review - 09/17/2006
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I went to this restaurant with my family because its rating was so high on citysearch. We sat down at a table in the corner near the window which we liked, but we were asked to move to another table, and they...
citysearch.com - user review - 08/05/2006
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4.0 of 5 stars.
Good place to have a beer in the hill if you are feeling a bit..um pretentious shall we say. The clientele probably has more alums and grad students than college kids which can be good or bad...
yelp.com - user review - 04/18/2006
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4.0 of 5 stars.
This is probably the only good spot for dinner in Chapel Hill if you want to avoid the hardcore campus crowd. There are still some undergrads running around up there, but the average age of the...
yelp.com - user review - 03/10/2006
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Take it literally because they live up to their name. Enjoy the sights and sounds of Chapel Hill below you as you dine rooftop--and/or drink. They do their own specialty beers, and the nacho dish is the BEST....
citysearch.com - user review - 02/12/2006
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This is a great place. I was in town to visit friends and go to a football game. The food is exceptional and the patio gives a great view of Franklin Street. You have to try the Thumbs and Toes (spicy...
citysearch.com - user review - 12/10/2005
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After checking out the "Top 10 things to do in the Triangle" I was excited to try out Top of the Hill for an outdoor venue with great views. My in laws were in town and we wanted to show them around. Being...
citysearch.com - user review - 08/03/2005
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I had dinner there with family and was very disappointed by the menu choices. Food prep and quality were fine, but choice was very narrow. This is BREW PUB and they didn't have a single burger or chicken...
citysearch.com - user review - 07/19/2005
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There are some pretty good beers here! The menu is definitely a step above most bars - and very reasonably priced. If it's available, definitely try the decadent special - Kobe beef burger with foie gras,...
citysearch.com - user review - 05/14/2005
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I've been to Top of the Hill a few times for dinner and plenty of times for night life and I've never been disappointed. The filet is magnificent, the calamari is fresh and flavorful and their salads are...
citysearch.com - user review - 12/28/2004
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We're a few(!) years past our college years, so we tend to avoiud late nights and busy weekends to avoid the crowds. That said, we thoroughly enjoy the pleasant, efficient service and good, solid comfort food...
citysearch.com - user review - 07/09/2004
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Overall a nice place with lots of potential. But watch out for food recommendations that skyrocket the price or simple appetizers. Summer Micro-brews leave much to be desired.
citysearch.com - user review - 06/11/2004
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I'll be the first to agree that Top of the Hill has the best outside patio and view of Chapel Hill. Their homemade brews are also pretty good. But, the food is average--nothing on the menu that I haven't seen...
citysearch.com - user review - 05/22/2004
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T.O.T.H. has far surpassed the title of exceptional restaurant/bar and through its unparalleled amalgam of cuisine, service, atmosphere, and, of course, micro-brewed ales has solidified itself as a true...
citysearch.com - user review - 03/12/2004
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Recently took the parents out to dinner there and it was definately a good experience. Friendly service and a very nice view (we decided to brave the winter weather on the patio only to find that it was much...
citysearch.com - user review - 02/06/2004
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Was there recently for ASU vs. UNC football game. This place rocked. Perfect location, great beers (IPA is the best), nice crowd. Went there at least once all 5 days we were in town. Food is great - try the...
citysearch.com - user review - 10/20/2003
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I've been a few times over the past few years, it's never a disappointment, even when crowded, the service is attentive, food comes very quickly (especially compared to most restaurants around here), and the...
citysearch.com - user review - 05/29/2003
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I was surprised when I bumped into this review page and saw some unflattering remarks. My wife and I go to Top of the Hill about once a month and never fail to have a great time. The food is excellent, the...
citysearch.com - user review - 05/29/2003
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Great Bar.....Great Restaurant. I went to this place late night for years and only got some appetizers like Nachos. etc. which were good not great. The drinks, the beers, and the bartenders were great.It...
citysearch.com - user review - 05/29/2003
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IF YOU'VE EVER WANTED TO FEEL LIKE YOU'RE IN A J.CREW CATALOG, AND WANTED TO SIP OVERPRICED DRINKS WITH BLAND FOOD AND LOUSY SERVICE, THIS IS THE PLACE FOR YOU. THE TERRACE IS NICE...WHEN IT'S WARM OUT. MOSTLY...
citysearch.com - user review - 12/24/2002
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Recommended to us by a friend. When entering we expected a less than satisfying dining experience. We were completely surprised by the excellent pasta dishes, the supreme service, and the atmosphere. This...
citysearch.com - user review - 10/31/2002
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No shirt..no shoes..no cleavage??.. no service! I've been to Top of the Hill several times, but only once for a meal. This is really a review of a bar. The location is great. There is no better view of Chapel...
citysearch.com - user review - 10/30/2002
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Expensive and you dot get much for it... there beer aint special... and the 45 minute wait to get in on a weekend to spend money on overpriced food and service aint worth it
citysearch.com - user review - 10/04/2002
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Get buzzed on a few martinis and expect to be entertained by drunk basketball players (UNC and Duke) hitting on wasted sorority girls. But watch out for the swinging Louis Vuitton pochettes and the knock-off...
citysearch.com - user review - 08/30/2002
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I like going here because the patio is so cool.I just graduated and I will definitely miss it.The food is expensive but the beer is good.Great place to meet friends and hang out!
citysearch.com - user review - 06/12/2002
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This place has great beer and it fun to hang with at with you friends. Just don't go here if you are hungry.
citysearch.com - user review - 05/22/2002
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Top of the Hill is a great place to have a beer and sit on the rooftop patio! The food is nothing to write home about, but certainly edible.
citysearch.com - user review - 05/22/2002
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True, this place is a frequent fraternity stop, but the food is good, bartenders are fast considering the crowd, and if you're a b-ball fan you might end up in conversation with a player or two. You're not...
citysearch.com - user review - 05/22/2002
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food was amazing and i am hard to please. had a table in 5 minutes on a busy saturday night. the service.....
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