Bin 54 Steak & Cellar

Overall a good experience and recommend with some caveats. The short ribs were superb (though a bit salty). The salad was also very good. The macaroni and cheese was absolutely fantastic -- perhaps the best I have had. Our server was very kind and professional (though a different server came out first and mistakenly said "congratulations on your anniversary" -- she mixed up the tables). - the room has a very strong firewood smoke smell, which is unpleasant (and not good for your health) - the overall wait time for food was long - at prime hour, parking can be a bit difficult to get right outside Overall, a good experience and can recommend.

Overall a good experience and recommend with some caveats. The short ribs were superb (though a bit salty). The salad was also very good. The macaroni and cheese was absolutely fantastic -- perhaps the best I have had. Our server was very kind and professional (though a different server came out first and mistakenly said "congratulations on your anniversary" -- she mixed up the tables). - the room has a very strong firewood smoke smell, which is unpleasant (and not good for your health) - the overall wait time for food was long - at prime hour, parking can be a bit difficult to get right outside Overall, a good experience and can recommend.

It may be known to locals, but Bin 54 was a discovery for me. Was looking for a decent dinner while in the area for work, hit on this gem by accident. Very nice atmosphere, almost cozy lighting. The service was great with a very knowledgeable wait staff who provided good advice on wine pairings and offered a nice selection of house cocktails. The wine selection is extensive and, while I’m not much of a whiskey drinker, I was impressed by the long list of those offerings. The food was great. I had a hanger steak that was perfectly cooked and flavorful. There are a variety of sauces to select with meats—the chimchurri was good. Others at the table had pork chops and a huge burger. Side dishes are family style and equally good. We had asparagus and potatoes which I would recommend. Prices are high, but not for this level of restaurant. I would say Bin 54 compares favorably to high end chains like Ruth’s Chris or Capital Grill, but with better service and drink options. Next time I’m in Chapel Hill I hope to eat here again.

It may be known to locals, but Bin 54 was a discovery for me. Was looking for a decent dinner while in the area for work, hit on this gem by accident. Very nice atmosphere, almost cozy lighting. The service was great with a very knowledgeable wait staff who provided good advice on wine pairings and offered a nice selection of house cocktails. The wine selection is extensive and, while I’m not much of a whiskey drinker, I was impressed by the long list of those offerings. The food was great. I had a hanger steak that was perfectly cooked and flavorful. There are a variety of sauces to select with meats—the chimchurri was good. Others at the table had pork chops and a huge burger. Side dishes are family style and equally good. We had asparagus and potatoes which I would recommend. Prices are high, but not for this level of restaurant. I would say Bin 54 compares favorably to high end chains like Ruth’s Chris or Capital Grill, but with better service and drink options. Next time I’m in Chapel Hill I hope to eat here again.

Bin 54 unfortunately did not meet expectations. The food was mediocre to start. Generic room-temperature bread and butter. The mussels were pretty bland and came with greasy overly buttered bread, plus no bowl to discard the shells so we had to just pile them on our little bread plates. The lobster gnocchi was also not very flavorful, with limp overcooked and shredded up pieces of lobster. The $120 porterhouse that we requested medium rare was cooked extremely unevenly with a soft rare middle and overcooked grainy edges. There were some burnt edges and yet no sear or crust on the outside. The whole steak was sinewy and felt like a low quality cut of meat. The only saving graces were our server who did just fine and the wine which was pretty good. Overall, the meal was nothing to write home about, *especially* not for the prices they're charging. Bin 54 gets 2 stars because at least the food was edible.

Bin 54 unfortunately did not meet expectations. The food was mediocre to start. Generic room-temperature bread and butter. The mussels were pretty bland and came with greasy overly buttered bread, plus no bowl to discard the shells so we had to just pile them on our little bread plates. The lobster gnocchi was also not very flavorful, with limp overcooked and shredded up pieces of lobster. The $120 porterhouse that we requested medium rare was cooked extremely unevenly with a soft rare middle and overcooked grainy edges. There were some burnt edges and yet no sear or crust on the outside. The whole steak was sinewy and felt like a low quality cut of meat. The only saving graces were our server who did just fine and the wine which was pretty good. Overall, the meal was nothing to write home about, *especially* not for the prices they're charging. Bin 54 gets 2 stars because at least the food was edible.

Fantastic atmosphere, excellent service, and delicious food. My filet was cooked to perfection, and the sides were amazing. I only wish I had discovered Bin 54 years ago. This was our first visit, and it’s definitely going to be one of our go-to dinner spots from now on.

Fantastic atmosphere, excellent service, and delicious food. My filet was cooked to perfection, and the sides were amazing. I only wish I had discovered Bin 54 years ago. This was our first visit, and it’s definitely going to be one of our go-to dinner spots from now on.

A proper steakhouse with a smokehouse aroma as soon as you enter. That sweet smell of wood-grilled meat and the ambiance to go with it. That is once your eyes have properly adjusted to the dim lighting from the brightness of the outdoors. Had made a reservation on a Wednesday night for 5:30pm for my colleague and I. My colleague was running about 15 mins late, so it allowed me to sit at the bar, enjoy a nice old-fashioned cocktail, and have a great chat with Dino, the bartender. I learned about the history of this place, the owner and his team of investors, and other restaurants. Time flew by and before you knew it my colleague had arrived and we were promptly seated at our table. The ribeye was strongly recommended, so I couldn't resist. Who doesn't love a good ribeye steak! It was cooked to perfection, so tender and juicy, and flavors that hyped the taste buds beyond belief. I enjoyed every single bite of that steak, and any tiny portion that couldn't be forked or knifed was taken home for my colleague's dog to enjoy. There is no better treat for a dog! The sides of potatoes and brussel sprouts were great accompaniments to the true star of the show. I left feeling so full and so satisfied. Worth every penny, and it will set you back quite a few. Great food, great atmosphere, and great service. Highly recommend this place.

A proper steakhouse with a smokehouse aroma as soon as you enter. That sweet smell of wood-grilled meat and the ambiance to go with it. That is once your eyes have properly adjusted to the dim lighting from the brightness of the outdoors. Had made a reservation on a Wednesday night for 5:30pm for my colleague and I. My colleague was running about 15 mins late, so it allowed me to sit at the bar, enjoy a nice old-fashioned cocktail, and have a great chat with Dino, the bartender. I learned about the history of this place, the owner and his team of investors, and other restaurants. Time flew by and before you knew it my colleague had arrived and we were promptly seated at our table. The ribeye was strongly recommended, so I couldn't resist. Who doesn't love a good ribeye steak! It was cooked to perfection, so tender and juicy, and flavors that hyped the taste buds beyond belief. I enjoyed every single bite of that steak, and any tiny portion that couldn't be forked or knifed was taken home for my colleague's dog to enjoy. There is no better treat for a dog! The sides of potatoes and brussel sprouts were great accompaniments to the true star of the show. I left feeling so full and so satisfied. Worth every penny, and it will set you back quite a few. Great food, great atmosphere, and great service. Highly recommend this place.

I’ve been meaning to leave this review for a year now, as one year ago, I proposed to my now fiancée and took her to dinner here. The service we received was the best I have ever had. I can’t say enough about our waitress, Shae, who was extraordinarily kind and clearly genuinely happy for us, and helped make our dinner truly amazing. All of the staff we interacted with were wonderful. The food was also delicious. The mac and cheese was great with a delicious crust and the bacon was also good. The steaks and desserts were very good as well, as were the drinks. I can’t recommend Bin 54 enough for any special occasion you may be celebrating. We can’t wait to return!

I’ve been meaning to leave this review for a year now, as one year ago, I proposed to my now fiancée and took her to dinner here. The service we received was the best I have ever had. I can’t say enough about our waitress, Shae, who was extraordinarily kind and clearly genuinely happy for us, and helped make our dinner truly amazing. All of the staff we interacted with were wonderful. The food was also delicious. The mac and cheese was great with a delicious crust and the bacon was also good. The steaks and desserts were very good as well, as were the drinks. I can’t recommend Bin 54 enough for any special occasion you may be celebrating. We can’t wait to return!

Excellent experience! Each dish was prepared to perfection, and the cocktails were well crafted. Expansive wine list and our server, Mike, provided great recommendations. This was our first time dining at Bin 54, we’ll definitely return.

Excellent experience! Each dish was prepared to perfection, and the cocktails were well crafted. Expansive wine list and our server, Mike, provided great recommendations. This was our first time dining at Bin 54, we’ll definitely return.

Very popular five star award winning steak house. It's one of the best high end high quality establishments in Triangle West. You will not be disappointed even after paying the check ($100/person) and tipping the staff a minimum 20% or more. I'm sure they're booked for Valentine's Day.

Very popular five star award winning steak house. It's one of the best high end high quality establishments in Triangle West. You will not be disappointed even after paying the check ($100/person) and tipping the staff a minimum 20% or more. I'm sure they're booked for Valentine's Day.