Circa 1800

Circa 1800 is a restaurant in Fayetteville, NC. It offers elevated Southern fare in a warm, inviting setting, serving lunch, dinner, brunch, and handcrafted cocktails to diners seeking seasonal, locally focused new Southern cuisine in the heart of downtown. The establishment draws on Southern tradition and seasonal ingredients, and it has earned a 4.60 rating from patrons.

The dining experience emphasizes thoughtful hospitality and a menu that changes with the seasons. Starters include a romaine wedge with Duke’s scallion ranch, a summer Caesar featuring anchovy dressing, butter‑bean dip with salsa verde, and house‑smoked pork belly served with charred corn and lime. Signature dishes on the dinner menu feature grilled filet tips with a sweet marinade, shrimp and grits with bacon‑infused sauce, pan‑seared seabass accompanied by Carolina Gold risotto, and short rib glazed in blueberry moonshine BBQ sauce. The menu also showcases creative twists such as BBQ oysters with blueberry moonshine sauce, huckleberry‑butter hushpuppies, and a mac & cheese topped with red‑pepper‑jelly‑glazed chicken breast.

Located on Person St, Circa 1800 sits directly adjacent to Market Square, the historic Market House, and the Market House National Landmark, with Gillespie Street just steps away. It is about a tenth of a mile from the Fascinate‑U Children’s Museum and the nearby Cross Creek river, placing the restaurant within easy walking distance of Fayetteville’s central attractions.

Circa 1800’s commitment to seasonal Southern cooking and attentive service makes it a distinctive dining destination in downtown Fayetteville, offering locals and visitors a refined taste of the region’s culinary heritage.