Jun 2, 2026 - News
New Giorgio Bakatsias restaurant is opening in Chapel Hill
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A new Giorgio Bakatsias restaurant is opening in Chapel Hill next week.
Why it matters: Geo's Tavern & Oyster Bar debuts Monday in the East 54 neighborhood.
What to expect: Daniel Jackson, the head chef at Chapel Hill's Osteria Giorgi, partnered with Bakatsias on the venture.
- The menu features North Carolina seafood, including shrimp and grits and oysters on the half shell, plus Southern classics like "Mom's Mac & Cheese" and drop biscuits served with pepper jelly, county ham or pimento cheese.
- The space is sprawling, but cozy, with 220 seats across multiple rooms and a garden patio.
If you go: It's open Monday through Saturday, 4-10pm.
- 1118 Environ Way
