Holly Springs

southwest growth · 27540

Holly Springs is the southwest Wake boomtown the census keeps revising upward, and the dating scene reflects it: young families, biotech transplants, and a Town Center built to look organically grown about fifteen minutes ago. Bass Lake Park and the Holly Springs Cultural Center handle the wholesome end; Bombshell Beer Company and the Block on Main do the actually-meeting-someone end. The honest tradeoff is sameness. The restaurants are competent, the breweries are friendly, and almost nothing surprises you. Good for steady partnered life and the low-stakes second date. Bad if you want a city that occasionally misbehaves.

$65,187

median income

$1,947

median rent

The data

Holly Springs by the numbers

Median individual income in Holly Springs is about $65.2k.
● Verified · Census ACS 5-yr, 2019–2023
The median renter in Holly Springs pays about $1,950 a month.
● Verified · Census ACS 5-yr, 2019–2023

On the ground

Local date spots

16 spots · tap a point, label, or class to filter

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16 spots across Holly Springs

Holly Springs
Drinks
The Mason Jar Tavern
Bar$$$$★ 4.5 · 2,330
Outdoor seatingGood for groups
Find it
305 S Main St, Fuquay-Varina, NC 27526
Get there
Transit Drive Walk
Crowd read
4.5★ from 2,330 Google reviews
Split the bill
$ · budget-friendly is our editorial bracket, not a real bill. Plug in what you expect to actually spend at The Mason Jar Tavern.
Estimate — adjust$
Your share$13
Their share$13
Even split — modern and uncomplicated.
Hours
Mon11 AM to 9 PM
Tue11 AM to 9 PM
Wed11 AM to 9 PM
Thu11 AM to 9 PM
Fri11 AM to 10 PM
Sat11 AM to 10 PM
Sun11 AM to 9 PM
Parking
Free parking lot
Dining
Outdoor seating · No-contact delivery · Delivery · Takeout · Dine-in
Access
Wheelchair accessible entrance · Wheelchair accessible parking lot · Wheelchair accessible restroom
Crowd
Groups · Tourists
Pets
Dogs allowed outside
Contact
Call Site Maps
Holly Springs
Dining
The Blind Pelican Seafood House
Seafood restaurant$$$$★ 4.5 · 2,127
Outdoor seatingLGBTQ+ friendly
Find it
120 Bass Lake Rd, Holly Springs, NC 27540
Get there
Transit Drive Walk
Crowd read
4.5★ from 2,127 Google reviews
Split the bill
$$ · mid-range is our editorial bracket, not a real bill. Plug in what you expect to actually spend at The Blind Pelican Seafood House.
Estimate — adjust$
Your share$25
Their share$25
Even split — modern and uncomplicated.
Hours
Mon4 to 9 PM
Tue11 AM to 9 PM
Wed11 AM to 9 PM
Thu11 AM to 9 PM
Fri11 AM to 10 PM
Sat11 AM to 10 PM
Sun11 AM to 8 PM
Parking
Free parking lot
Dining
Outdoor seating · No-contact delivery · Delivery · Onsite services · Takeout
Access
Wheelchair accessible entrance · Wheelchair accessible parking lot · Wheelchair accessible restroom
Crowd
Family-friendly · Groups · LGBTQ+ friendly
Pets
Dogs allowed outside
Contact
Call Site Maps
Holly Springs
Drinks
My Way Tavern
Bar & grill$$$$★ 4.5 · 1,617
Outdoor seatingGood for groups
Find it
301 Center St, Holly Springs, NC 27540
Get there
Transit Drive Walk
Crowd read
4.5★ from 1,617 Google reviews
Split the bill
$$ · mid-range is our editorial bracket, not a real bill. Plug in what you expect to actually spend at My Way Tavern.
Estimate — adjust$
Your share$25
Their share$25
Even split — modern and uncomplicated.
Hours
Mon11 AM to 12 AM
Tue11 AM to 12 AM
Wed11 AM to 12 AM
Thu11 AM to 12 AM
Fri11 AM to 12 AM
Sat11 AM to 12 AM
Sun11 AM to 12 AM
Parking
Free parking lot
Dining
Outdoor seating · Delivery · Takeout · Dine-in
Access
Wheelchair accessible entrance · Wheelchair accessible parking lot · Wheelchair accessible restroom
Crowd
Family-friendly · Groups · Tourists
Pets
Dogs allowed
Contact
Call Site Maps
Holly Springs
Dining
Chef's Palette
American restaurant$$$$★ 4.6 · 1,318
Outdoor seatingGood for groups
Find it
3460 Ten-Ten Rd Ste 118, Cary, NC 27518
Get there
Transit Drive Walk
Crowd read
4.6★ from 1,318 Google reviews
Split the bill
$$ · mid-range is our editorial bracket, not a real bill. Plug in what you expect to actually spend at Chef's Palette.
Estimate — adjust$
Your share$25
Their share$25
Even split — modern and uncomplicated.
Hours
Mon5 to 9 PM
Tue5 to 9 PM
Wed11 AM to 2:30 PM, 5 to 9 PM
Thu11 AM to 2:30 PM, 5 to 9 PM
Fri11 AM to 2:30 PM, 5 to 10 PM
Sat11 AM to 2:30 PM, 5 to 10 PM
SunClosed
Parking
Free parking lot
Dining
Outdoor seating · Curbside pickup · No-contact delivery · Delivery · Takeout
Access
Wheelchair accessible entrance · Wheelchair accessible parking lot · Wheelchair accessible restroom
Crowd
Family-friendly · Groups
Pets
Dogs allowed outside
Contact
Call Site Maps
Holly Springs
Dining
Vieni Ristobar
Italian restaurant$$$$★ 4.6 · 1,199
Outdoor seatingGood for groups
Find it
242 S Main St Suite112, Holly Springs, NC 27540
Get there
Transit Drive Walk
Crowd read
4.6★ from 1,199 Google reviews
Split the bill
$$ · mid-range is our editorial bracket, not a real bill. Plug in what you expect to actually spend at Vieni Ristobar.
Estimate — adjust$
Your share$25
Their share$25
Even split — modern and uncomplicated.
Hours
Mon11 AM to 9 PM
Tue11 AM to 9 PM
Wed11 AM to 9 PM
Thu11 AM to 9 PM
Fri11 AM to 10 PM
Sat12 to 10 PM
Sun12 to 8 PM
Parking
Free parking lot
Dining
Outdoor seating · Curbside pickup · Delivery · Onsite services · Takeout
Access
Wheelchair accessible entrance · Wheelchair accessible parking lot · Wheelchair accessible restroom
Crowd
Family-friendly · Groups
Pets
Dogs allowed inside
Contact
Call Site Maps
Holly Springs
Dining
Arita Ramen & Sushi
Japanese restaurant$$$$★ 4.7 · 646
Outdoor seatingLGBTQ+ friendly
Find it
101 Oakview Cmns Dr #108, Holly Springs, NC 27540
Get there
Transit Drive Walk
Crowd read
4.7★ from 646 Google reviews
Split the bill
$$ · mid-range is our editorial bracket, not a real bill. Plug in what you expect to actually spend at Arita Ramen & Sushi.
Estimate — adjust$
Your share$25
Their share$25
Even split — modern and uncomplicated.
Hours
Mon11 AM to 9:30 PM
Tue11 AM to 9:30 PM
Wed11 AM to 9:30 PM
Thu11 AM to 9:30 PM
Fri11 AM to 10 PM
Sat11 AM to 10 PM
Sun11 AM to 9:30 PM
Parking
Free parking lot
Dining
Outdoor seating · Delivery · Onsite services · Takeout · Dine-in
Access
Wheelchair accessible entrance · Wheelchair accessible parking lot · Wheelchair accessible restroom
Crowd
Family-friendly · Groups · LGBTQ+ friendly
Pets
Dogs allowed outside
Contact
Call Site Maps
Holly Springs
Dining
smashed - Burgers & Cocktails
American restaurant$$$$★ 4.4 · 579
Outdoor seatingGood for groups
Find it
242 S Main St #118, Holly Springs, NC 27540
Get there
Transit Drive Walk
Crowd read
4.4★ from 579 Google reviews
Split the bill
$ · budget-friendly is our editorial bracket, not a real bill. Plug in what you expect to actually spend at smashed - Burgers & Cocktails.
Estimate — adjust$
Your share$13
Their share$13
Even split — modern and uncomplicated.
Hours
Mon11 AM to 9 PM
Tue11 AM to 9 PM
Wed11 AM to 9 PM
Thu11 AM to 9 PM
Fri11 AM to 9 PM
Sat11 AM to 9 PM
Sun11 AM to 8 PM
Parking
Free parking garage
Dining
Outdoor seating · Delivery · Onsite services · Takeout · Dine-in
Access
Wheelchair accessible entrance · Wheelchair accessible parking lot · Wheelchair accessible restroom
Crowd
Family-friendly · Groups
Pets
Dogs allowed outside
Contact
Call Site Maps
Holly Springs
Dining
Mamma Mia Italian Bistro of Holly Springs
Italian restaurant$$$$★ 4.5 · 575
Outdoor seatingGood for groups
Find it
300 S Main St Ste 200, Holly Springs, NC 27540
Get there
Transit Drive Walk
Crowd read
4.5★ from 575 Google reviews
Split the bill
$$ · mid-range is our editorial bracket, not a real bill. Plug in what you expect to actually spend at Mamma Mia Italian Bistro of Holly Springs.
Estimate — adjust$
Your share$25
Their share$25
Even split — modern and uncomplicated.
Hours
Mon10:30 AM to 2:30 PM, 4 to 9 PM
Tue10:30 AM to 2:30 PM, 4 to 9 PM
Wed10:30 AM to 2:30 PM, 4 to 9 PM
Thu10:30 AM to 2:30 PM, 4 to 9 PM
Fri11 AM to 2:30 PM, 4 to 10 PM
Sat1 to 10 PM
SunClosed
Parking
Free parking garage
Dining
Outdoor seating · Delivery · Onsite services · Takeout · Dine-in
Access
Wheelchair accessible entrance · Wheelchair accessible parking lot · Wheelchair accessible restroom
Crowd
Groups
Contact
Call Site Maps
Holly Springs
Dining
Pimiento Tea Room
Restaurant$$$$★ 4.7 · 506
Outdoor seatingGood for groups
Find it
200 N Main St, Holly Springs, NC 27540
Get there
Transit Drive Walk
Crowd read
4.7★ from 506 Google reviews
Split the bill
$ · budget-friendly is our editorial bracket, not a real bill. Plug in what you expect to actually spend at Pimiento Tea Room.
Estimate — adjust$
Your share$13
Their share$13
Even split — modern and uncomplicated.
Hours
MonClosed
Tue11 AM to 9 PM
Wed11 AM to 9 PM
Thu11 AM to 9 PM
Fri11 AM to 10 PM
Sat11 AM to 10 PM
Sun11 AM to 2:30 PM
Parking
Free parking lot
Dining
Outdoor seating · Onsite services · Takeout · Dine-in
Access
Wheelchair accessible entrance · Wheelchair accessible parking lot · Wheelchair accessible restroom
Crowd
Family-friendly · Groups · Tourists
Contact
Call Site Maps
Holly Springs
Drinks
Nightingale Rooftop Restaurant & Bar
Bar$$$$★ 4.4 · 346
Outdoor seatingGood for groups
Find it
300 S Main St Suite 312, Holly Springs, NC 27540
Get there
Transit Drive Walk
Crowd read
4.4★ from 346 Google reviews
Split the bill
$$ · mid-range is our editorial bracket, not a real bill. Plug in what you expect to actually spend at Nightingale Rooftop Restaurant & Bar.
Estimate — adjust$
Your share$25
Their share$25
Even split — modern and uncomplicated.
Hours
MonClosed
TueClosed
Wed5 to 10 PM
Thu5 to 10 PM
Fri4 to 11 PM
Sat4 to 11 PM
Sun10 AM to 2 PM
Parking
Free parking garage
Dining
Outdoor seating · Takeout · Dine-in
Access
Wheelchair accessible entrance · Wheelchair accessible parking lot · Wheelchair accessible restroom
Crowd
Groups · Tourists
Contact
Call Site Maps
Holly Springs
Drinks
Niche Wine Lounge
Wine bar$$$$★ 4.5 · 344
Outdoor seatingLGBTQ+ friendly
Find it
109 N Main St, Holly Springs, NC 27540
Get there
Transit Drive Walk
Crowd read
4.5★ from 344 Google reviews
Split the bill
$ · budget-friendly is our editorial bracket, not a real bill. Plug in what you expect to actually spend at Niche Wine Lounge.
Estimate — adjust$
Your share$13
Their share$13
Even split — modern and uncomplicated.
Hours
Mon5 PM to 12 AM
Tue5 PM to 12 AM
Wed5 PM to 12 AM
Thu5 PM to 12 AM
Fri5 PM to 12 AM
Sat5 PM to 12 AM
Sun5 PM to 12 AM
Parking
Free parking lot
Dining
Outdoor seating · Onsite services · Takeout · Dine-in
Access
Wheelchair accessible entrance · Wheelchair accessible parking lot · Wheelchair accessible restroom
Crowd
Groups · LGBTQ+ friendly
Pets
Dogs allowed
Contact
Call Site Maps
Holly Springs
Dining
Spazio Vino & Cucina
Italian restaurant$$$$★ 4.5 · 220
Outdoor seatingLGBTQ+ friendly
Find it
128 Bass Lake Rd, Holly Springs, NC 27540
Get there
Transit Drive Walk
Crowd read
4.5★ from 220 Google reviews
Split the bill
$$$ · a splurge is our editorial bracket, not a real bill. Plug in what you expect to actually spend at Spazio Vino & Cucina.
Estimate — adjust$
Your share$45
Their share$45
Even split — modern and uncomplicated.
Hours
MonClosed
Tue3:30 to 9 PM
Wed3:30 to 9 PM
Thu3:30 to 9 PM
Fri3:30 to 9 PM
Sat12:30 to 3 PM, 3:30 to 9 PM
SunClosed
Parking
Free parking lot
Dining
Outdoor seating · Onsite services · Takeout · Dine-in
Access
Wheelchair accessible entrance · Wheelchair accessible parking lot · Wheelchair accessible restroom
Crowd
Family-friendly · Groups · LGBTQ+ friendly
Pets
Dogs allowed outside
Contact
Call Site Maps
Holly Springs
Drinks
Black Dog Bottle Shop
Bar$$$$★ 4.9 · 219
Outdoor seatingGood for groups
Find it
140 W Holly Springs Rd, Holly Springs, NC 27540
Get there
Transit Drive Walk
Crowd read
4.9★ from 219 Google reviews
Split the bill
$ · budget-friendly is our editorial bracket, not a real bill. Plug in what you expect to actually spend at Black Dog Bottle Shop.
Estimate — adjust$
Your share$13
Their share$13
Even split — modern and uncomplicated.
Hours
Mon4 to 8 PM
Tue2 to 9 PM
Wed2 to 9 PM
Thu2 to 9 PM
Fri2 to 10 PM
Sat12 to 10 PM
Sun12 to 7 PM
Parking
Free parking lot
Dining
Outdoor seating · Onsite services · Takeout · Dine-in
Access
Wheelchair accessible entrance · Wheelchair accessible parking lot · Wheelchair accessible restroom
Crowd
Groups
Contact
Site Maps
Holly Springs
Dining
Oakview Public House
American restaurant$$$$★ 4.4 · 199
Outdoor seatingGood for groups
Find it
131 Oakview Cmns Dr #101, Holly Springs, NC 27540
Get there
Transit Drive Walk
Crowd read
4.4★ from 199 Google reviews
Split the bill
$$ · mid-range is our editorial bracket, not a real bill. Plug in what you expect to actually spend at Oakview Public House.
Estimate — adjust$
Your share$25
Their share$25
Even split — modern and uncomplicated.
Hours
MonClosed
Tue11 AM to 9 PM
Wed11 AM to 9 PM
Thu11 AM to 9 PM
Fri11 AM to 10 PM
Sat11 AM to 10 PM
Sun10:30 AM to 9 PM
Parking
Free parking lot
Dining
Outdoor seating · Delivery · Takeout · Dine-in
Access
Wheelchair accessible entrance · Wheelchair accessible parking lot · Wheelchair accessible restroom
Crowd
Groups
Pets
Dogs allowed outside
Contact
Call Site Maps
Holly Springs
Drinks
Wine 100
Wine bar★ 4.8 · 53
LGBTQ+ friendlyWheelchair access
Find it
100 W Ballentine St, Holly Springs, NC 27540
Get there
Transit Drive Walk
Crowd read
4.8★ from 53 Google reviews
Split the bill
Price tier unlisted — plug in what you expect to spend at Wine 100.
Estimate — adjust$
Your share$25
Their share$25
Even split — modern and uncomplicated.
Hours
MonClosed
Tue11 AM to 8 PM
Wed11 AM to 8 PM
Thu11 AM to 9 PM
Fri11 AM to 9 PM
Sat11 AM to 9 PM
Sun1 to 6 PM
Parking
Free parking lot
Dining
Curbside pickup · Delivery · In-store pickup · In-store shopping · Onsite services
Access
Wheelchair accessible entrance · Wheelchair accessible parking lot · Wheelchair accessible restroom
Crowd
LGBTQ+ friendly
Contact
Call Site Maps
Holly Springs
Drinks
Switch Craft
Bar$$$$★ 4.7 · 34
Outdoor seatingGood for groups
Find it
161 Oakview Cmns Dr, Holly Springs, NC 27540
Get there
Transit Drive Walk
Crowd read
4.7★ from 34 Google reviews
Split the bill
$ · budget-friendly is our editorial bracket, not a real bill. Plug in what you expect to actually spend at Switch Craft.
Estimate — adjust$
Your share$13
Their share$13
Even split — modern and uncomplicated.
Hours
Mon3 to 10 PM
Tue3 to 10 PM
Wed3 to 10 PM
Thu12 to 10 PM
Fri12 to 10 PM
Sat11 AM to 10 PM
Sun11 AM to 8 PM
Parking
Free parking lot
Dining
Outdoor seating · Onsite services · Takeout · Dine-in
Access
Wheelchair accessible entrance · Wheelchair accessible parking lot
Crowd
Groups
Pets
Dogs allowed
Contact
Call Maps

Holly Springs

Holly Springs by the numbers

Local date spots

The Mason Jar Tavern

The Blind Pelican Seafood House

My Way Tavern

Chef's Palette

Vieni Ristobar

Arita Ramen & Sushi

smashed - Burgers & Cocktails

Mamma Mia Italian Bistro of Holly Springs

Pimiento Tea Room

Nightingale Rooftop Restaurant & Bar

Niche Wine Lounge

Spazio Vino & Cucina

Black Dog Bottle Shop

Oakview Public House

Wine 100

Switch Craft

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