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Fairview Dining Room, Durham, NC

Fairview Dining Room

4.8
4.8
1849 Reviews
$31 to $50
American

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2 people
7:00 p.m.
Booked 18 times today
  • Good for special occasions
  • Charming
  • Great for outdoor dining
The AAA Four Diamond Fairview Dining Room has been reimagined as a lighter, brighter backdrop for our renowned fine dining experience. Featuring custom details hand-crafted for the space by regional artisans, this new design simply enhances what you have loved for years.

With the reopening of the new Fairview Dining Room, our Area Executive Chef Troy Stauffer and his imaginative culinary team have introduced a new Fall menu, perfectly complementing the elevated look and feel of the space. Indulge in a savory Cheshire Pork Tenderloin or delicious Duke of Crabcake with a sommelier suggested wine and finish with a decadent hand-crafted dessert from our pastry team, each dish embracing cozy flavors perfect for fall.

Dining areas

Additional information

  • Dining style
    Fine Dining
  • Price
    $31 to $50
  • Cuisines
    American
  • Hours of Operation
    Breakfast Mon–Fri 6:30 am–11:00 am Sat, Sun 6:30 am–12:00 pm Lunch Mon–Fri 11:30 am–2:00 pm Brunch Sat, Sun 11:30 am–2:00 pm Afternoon Tea Thu–Sun 2:30 pm–4:00 pm Dinner Daily 5:30 pm–9:00 pm
  • Phone number
    (919) 493-6699
  • Payment Options
    AMEX, Diners Club, Discover, Mastercard, Visa
  • Dress code
    Smart Casual
  • Executive Chef
    Troy Stauffer
  • Neighbourhood
    Durham
  • Cross Street
    Science Drive
  • Parking details
    On site secure parking.
  • Entertainment
    Light classics are played on our baby Grand on Friday & Saturday evening 7pm-10pm, Saturday & Sunday Brunch 11am-2pm.
  • Additional
    Banquet, Bar/Lounge, Beer, BYO Wine, Cocktails, Corkage Fee, Entertainment, Full Bar, Gluten-free Options, High Tea, Indoor Fireplace, Late Night, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Private Room, Vegan, View, Weekend Brunch, Wheelchair Access, Wine

What 1,849 people are saying

Overall ratings and reviews

Reviews can only be made by diners who have eaten at this restaurant

4.8
4.8 based on recent ratings
  • 4.7Food
  • 4.7Service
  • 4.8Ambience
  • 4.4Value

NoiseModerate

Loved For

  • Raleigh / Durham / Chapel Hill

    Great for scenic views

  • Raleigh / Durham / Chapel Hill

    American

  • Durham

    Best Ambience

  • Durham

    Great for brunch

  • Durham

    Great for fine wines

  • Durham

    Romantic

Review summary

AI-generated from verified diner reviews
Fairview Dining Room at the Washington Duke Inn offers a "lovely ambience" with "fantastic food." Patrons praise the "exceptional service" and beautiful presentation of dishes like the "Duke of Crabcake." While some experiences vary, guests often enjoy the elegant setting, attentive staff, and standout offerings like live piano music, making it a choice spot for special occasions.

1,849 Reviews
  1. Melissa

    Wilmington

    13 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    13 reviews

    Dined 6 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    First time trying the Fairview. We thoroughly enjoyed the brunch experience. Our server Marius was very attentive, offered input as we asked and was just super. We will be back.

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  2. Shaundell

    Raleigh

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on November 8, 2024

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    As always had a wonderful dining experience here. The food was wonderful, and the atmosphere was appropriate for my work meeting.

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  3. Edward

    Toledo

    12 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    12 reviews

    Dined on November 1, 2024

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    It's been years since I've been here (over two decades) and I remember the restaurant being good, but not this good! I know there are other great restaurants in the area but, after my meal, I'm wondering if there is a need to go anywhere else :)

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  4. Janet

    Raleigh

    12 reviews

    vip
    3.0

    12 reviews

    Dined on October 29, 2024

    1. Overall 3
    2. Food 4
    3. Service 4
    4. Ambience 5
    Great location, easy parking, service was good, but very overpriced for what you get.

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  5. Jud

    New York City

    2 reviews

    3.0

    2 reviews

    Dined on October 26, 2024

    1. Overall 3
    2. Food 2
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 4
    The food quality was “institutional” while the environment and service was truly wonderful.

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  6. curtis

    Raleigh

    7 reviews

    vip
    4.0

    7 reviews

    Dined on October 25, 2024

    1. Overall 4
    2. Food 3
    3. Service 4
    4. Ambience 5
    The food presentation was excellent but my lamb loin was dry and almost tasteless.

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  7. Stephanie

    Miami

    28 reviews

    5.0

    28 reviews

    Dined on October 25, 2024

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    The entire experience from start to finish was first class; host staff, service, pianist, interiors, menu and food...literally the best! Abigail, our waitress was professional, knowledgeable, discreet and attentive. She made the entire evening lovely.

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  8. Sandra

    Western NC

    58 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    58 reviews

    Dined on October 23, 2024

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Very nice lunch with the ladies sitting on the patio with the new heaters. The food and service were perfect.

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  9. Najalynn

    Raleigh

    1 review

    vip
    2.0

    1 review

    Dined on October 20, 2024

    1. Overall 2
    2. Food 2
    3. Service 2
    4. Ambience 2
    We’ve visited the Fairview Dining quite a few times and our experience has been good in the past. But this time, a lot of our orders were wrong and we had to ask for it to be corrected multiple times. Example was the Artisan Cheese Board, instead they sent Artisan Salad. They brought the Artisan Cheese Board finally right before dessert. The chopped Salad was supposed to be no bacon, but there was bacon so I just pushed that to the side. I ordered burger plain cheese for my son and they brought burger with everything but cheese. The salmon was foo salty as well. The servers were nice though, but I ended up overtipping by accident because I didn’t realize that 20% tip was already included in the bill, and I gave $125 tip not realizing $106 tip was already added (this was my error so it’s fine). Anyway, I hope the next time we visit Fairview Dining, it will be a better experience.
    Fairview Dining RoomResponded on October 24, 2024
    Thank you for taking the time to share your feedback about your recent visit to Fairview Dining. We’re glad to hear you’ve enjoyed your previous experiences, but we sincerely apologize for the mix-ups with your orders this time. It’s disappointing to learn that the Artisan Cheese Board was delayed and that your son’s burger wasn’t prepared as requested. We hope you’ll give us another chance on your next visit, and we’re committed to making it a much smoother experience. Thank you again for your feedback!

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  10. Diane

    Raleigh

    10 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    10 reviews

    Dined on October 19, 2024

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 4
    4. Ambience 5
    We had a lovely birthday lunch for my 98-year-old father here. They seated us in a quiet section and brought him a special birthday dessert. The piano player even played “Happy Birthday” for him! The food was very good - better than the service. The server was slow to refill drinks and bring coffee. Overall, though, we had a great experience!

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Fairview Dining Room is rated 4.8 stars by 1849 OpenTable diners.

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2 people
7:00 p.m.
Booked 18 times today
Google Map for Fairview Dining Room

3001 Cameron Blvd, Durham, NC 27705

Dining areas

Additional information

  • Cross Street
    Science Drive
  • Neighbourhood
    Durham
  • Hours of Operation
    Breakfast Mon–Fri 6:30 am–11:00 am Sat, Sun 6:30 am–12:00 pm Lunch Mon–Fri 11:30 am–2:00 pm Brunch Sat, Sun 11:30 am–2:00 pm Afternoon Tea Thu–Sun 2:30 pm–4:00 pm Dinner Daily 5:30 pm–9:00 pm
  • Price
    $31 to $50
  • Cuisines
    American
  • Dining style
    Fine Dining
  • Dress code
    Smart Casual
  • Parking details
    On site secure parking.
  • Payment Options
    AMEX, Diners Club, Discover, Mastercard, Visa
  • Executive Chef
    Troy Stauffer
  • Entertainment
    Light classics are played on our baby Grand on Friday & Saturday evening 7pm-10pm, Saturday & Sunday Brunch 11am-2pm.
  • Additional
    Banquet, Bar/Lounge, Beer, BYO Wine, Cocktails, Corkage Fee, Entertainment, Full Bar, Gluten-free Options, High Tea, Indoor Fireplace, Late Night, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Private Room, Vegan, View, Weekend Brunch, Wheelchair Access, Wine
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