4 Restaurants & Bars Coming Soon in Fayetteville, NC

Quick hits on what’s opening around Fayetteville, North Carolina: A full-service Yemeni spot is in approvals, a charcuterie franchise is one inspection away, a NY-style halal spot, and a longtime sports-bar space is getting a dive-friendly refresh.

Hadramawt Restaurant & Catering Bringing Yemeni Food to NC

Opening: Within a few months, pending final approvals.

Address: 115 Rosemary St, Fayetteville, NC 28301.

What to expect: Full-service, seven-day operation focused on Middle Eastern cuisine with an emphasis on authentic Yemeni dishes. Final seating and occupancy will be set by the city.

Menu highlights: Haneeth (slow-roasted lamb); saltah (traditional Yemeni stew); fahsa (stew with shredded lamb); Yemeni coffee and desserts. The aim is to bring “a new experience” of Yemeni flavors to Fayetteville.

Background: Team has worked on the project for more than a year and is now in the last stage of approvals.

Hours: Seven days a week; specific daily hours TBA.

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Graze Craze Charcuterie Boards Nearing Launch

Opening: Close to opening; health inspection next, then corporate training and a soft open. Targeting before month’s end.

Address: 4011 Sycamore Dairy Rd, Suite 108, Fayetteville, NC 28303.

What to expect: Pre-made charcuterie cups and smaller boards for walk-ins, plus larger boards for events. Positioned for corporate gatherings, birthdays, weddings, and more.

Menu highlights: “A little bit of everything” across meats, cheeses, fruits, and accompaniments, sized from individual cups to event boards.

Hours (initial plan): Tue–Sat 9 a.m.–5 p.m.; closed Sun–Mon. Orders over $150 will be accommodated outside standard hours.

Background: Owner Cookie Brice is a U.S. Army veteran (nearly eight years; 100% disabled veteran).

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R Bar Replacing Last Call Sports Bar

Opening: Targeting mid- to late January.

Address: 5395 Ramsey St, Fayetteville, NC 28311.

What to expect: A refreshed but proudly divey sports-bar vibe—think neighborhood “Cheers” energy, updated finishes, and a drinks-first, social atmosphere.

Background: Owner Brian Thompson took over the former Last Call Sports Bar, which operated for 20+ years. He also recently remodeled Credentials Social Club in Pembroke (soft-open now) and owns Izzy’s Sports Bar in Fayetteville.

Hours (planned): Seven days a week, likely 3 p.m.–2 a.m. (still a moving target).

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Blazin Halal Food Opening in Former Bank Site

Opening: Targeting about six months from now; exact date TBA.

Address: 697 Country Club Dr, Fayetteville, NC 28301.

What to expect: Brick-and-mortar restaurant with a drive-thru in the former Carter Bank & Trust building.

Menu highlights: New York–style halal staples—chopped cheese; chicken over rice; lamb over rice; and other halal street-food favorites.

Background: Brand already operates a Fayetteville food truck at 1978 Skibo Rd (plus a Wichita, Kansas location). Owner Ali T. Abdo says the goal is a fast, familiar format that’s easy to order for lunch or dinner.

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