Peck & Plume

Peck & Plume is a modern American restaurant on South Academy Street in downtown Cary, with windows onto Downtown Cary Park. The invitation it prints is for those of a feather to come and roost, which suits a room that is polished but not stiff.

The kitchen cooks modern American classics that take their cue from the restaurant’s Southern surroundings, so the food feels familiar and a little more considered than usual. It works for a celebration or an ordinary Thursday, and reservations can be made ahead.

What to know

• Tyler Trice is the executive chef.
• Trice is a Triangle native known for ingredient-driven modern Southern cooking.
• The culinary team aims for dishes that balance comfort, creativity, and seasonal flavors.
• The name is a nod to the park outside and the birds that live in it.