Restaurants near American Tobacco Campus

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1. NanaSteak

4.8

Exceptional(2668)

$$$$Price: Expensive

• Steakhouse • Durham

Booked 34 times today

NanaSteak offers high-energy upscale dining at its finest. Enjoy drinks and appetizers with friends at the beautiful and well appointed bar or dine from a menu full of local North Carolina fare. The award wining wine list offers many unique and interesting selections to compliment any meal. With an impeccable attention to detail, this is the perfect backdrop for an extraordinary evening. In short, NanaSteak is more than just Durham's finest steakhouse.

2. Seraphine

4.8

Exceptional(610)

$$$$Price: Moderate

• Creole / Cajun / Southern • Durham

Booked 44 times today

Seraphine is on OpenTable! We look forward to seeing you!

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3. Mateo Bar de Tapas

4.8

Exceptional(2447)

$$$$Price: Expensive

• Spanish • Durham

Booked 36 times today

Mateo Bar de Tapas is the first solo venture from chef Matthew Kelly, housed in the old Book Exchange building in the heart of downtown Durham. Featuring a menu that blends the flavors of Spain with beloved ingredients and dishes of the South. We offer a casual, yet refined, menu of Spanish small plates with Southern inflection. Accompanying the food is a robust Spanish wine list as well as one of the largest sherry offerings in the country!

4. Mothers & Sons

4.6

Exceptional(170)

$$$$Price: Expensive

• Italian • Durham

Booked 40 times today

Our lunch and dinner menus differ greatly. Please see the menu link below to see an example of our offerings.Partners Matt Kelly and Josh “Skinny” DeCarolis are proud to offer Mothers & Sons, a trattoria in downtown Durham featuring regional Italian food with seasonal sensibility. DeCarolis introduces the first restaurant in the South to focus on fatta a mano —handmade pasta. Mothers and Sons offers antipasti dishes such seasonal bruschettas or smoked octopus. Choose from primi dishes like the bucatini al amatriciana, squid ink tonnarelli or rigatoni alla norma and secondi dishes like the bistecca alla floretina and eggplant parmigiana. Dishes are made with seasonal ingredients so menus may change depending on when you visit. An extensive Italian wine list, dozens of amari as well as an imaginative cocktail list with an italian flair assures there will be a drink that will complement your meal perfectly.

5. Taberna Tapas

4.7

Exceptional(1808)

$$$$Price: Moderate

• Tapas / Small Plates • Durham

Booked 19 times today

Spanish Tapas Extensive Spanish Wine listFull barServing dinner

6. Counting House

4.3

Awesome(1570)

$$$$Price: Expensive

• Seafood • Durham

Booked 19 times today

At Counting House restaurant, led by Executive Chef Melanie Wilkerson, local cuisine meets bold flavors and playful execution. A seafood-driven menu set amongst the art of today, designed to provide you with an easy-going escape that will feed your soul. The bar and lounge is a welcoming place to taste innovative cocktails, sample local craft brews, and explore broad bourbon and wine lists.Reestablishing the warmth and vitality of a historic gem, Counting House combines contemporary design with architectural details including the building’s original terrazzo floors and arched windows.

7. M Pocha

4.8

Exceptional(442)

$$$$Price: Moderate

• Asian • Durham

Booked 10 times today

Located in the heart of downtown Durham, M Pocha is a vibrant dining destination that brings the energy and flavors of Korean Pojangmacha to life. A modern twist on the traditional "tented street carts" of Korea, M Pocha offers an intimate, casual setting where friends gather to share exceptional food, creative cocktails, and great conversation.Led by locally renowned Chef Michael Lee and part of the esteemed M Restaurant Group, our menu celebrates Asian fusion cuisine with a special focus on bold Korean-inspired flavors. From small plates perfect for sharing to signature dishes crafted with fresh, locally sourced ingredients, M Pocha delivers a culinary experience as dynamic as the city we call home.Whether you’re stopping by for a cozy night out or an exciting taste adventure, M Pocha promises a warm, welcoming atmosphere and unforgettable dishes. Join us and discover why we’re one of Durham’s most talked-about dining spots!

8. M Tempura

4.8

Exceptional(625)

$$$$Price: Very Expensive

• Japanese • Durham

Booked 9 times today

M Tempura, in Downtown Durham, is part of the acclaimed M Restaurants group by Chef Michael Lee. Specializing in traditional Japanese tempura and Kaiseki Omakase, M Tempura elevates these classics with unique twists and subtle European influences. Each meticulously crafted multi-course menu balances tradition with innovation, delivering a refined and unforgettable dining experience. Guests must select the same menu option for their entire party. Please note, we cannot accommodate shellfish, vegetarian (egg in batter), gluten, or seafood allergies. Experience reimagined Japanese cuisine at M Tempura.

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9. Cucciolo Osteria Durham

4.8

Exceptional(1681)

$$$$Price: Expensive

• Italian • Durham

Booked 30 times today

Cousins Jimmy and Julian Kim welcome you to Cucciolo Osteria Durham! A sister restaurant to the original Cucciolo Osteria in Seoul, Korea, offering modern Italian cuisine with a twist.We are located in the same building as the Amtrak train station, just opposite side, next to West End Wine Bar.

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10. Aaktun Coffee + Bar

4.7

Exceptional(108)

$$$$Price: Moderate

• Latin American • Durham

Booked 57 times today

Our cozy cafe is a delightful haven where friends gather amidst the aroma of freshly brewed coffee, savoring delectable pastries and engaging in warm, leisurely conversations. Take a step into our dining room and allow us to whisk you away to a tropical paradise where contemporary tiki cocktails blend seamlessly with vibrant Latin American and Caribbean Flavors. Our culinary journey is guided by the talented Oscar Diaz, a two-time James Beard semi-finalist and our esteemed chef-owner.

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PaulVIP
Raleigh / Durham / Chapel Hill •40 reviews
5.0
Dined 1 day ago
Always good! Well informed and pleasant servers, good food and wine, nice ambiance.
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Taberna TapasPrice: Moderate• Tapas / Small Plates• Durham
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4.7
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Raleigh / Durham / Chapel Hill •2 reviews
5.0
Dined 2 days ago
I always have a pleasant experience at Nana steak. The food is always delicious and the service is always impeccable.
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NanaSteakPrice: Expensive• Steakhouse• Durham
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4.8
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Raleigh / Durham / Chapel Hill •1 review
5.0
Dined 3 days ago
Our waitress was excellent, very friendly atmosphere. The food was very good, prepared with high-quality ingredients.
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Mothers & SonsPrice: Expensive• Italian• Durham
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4.6
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Jacques
Raleigh / Durham / Chapel Hill •1 review
5.0
Dined 3 days ago
Great date spot wonderful food and friendly staff.
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SeraphinePrice: Moderate• Creole / Cajun / Southern• Durham
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4.8
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kateVIP
Asheville / Western North Carolina •11 reviews
5.0
Dined 6 days ago
Every dish was exquisite. Our server couldn’t have been better. Ambiance is great. Noise level is really high, but there’s lots of life in there!
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Mateo Bar de TapasPrice: Expensive• Spanish• Durham
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4.8

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