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1. Little Bull
4.8
Exceptional(511)
Price: Very Expensive
• Fusion / Eclectic • Durham
Booked 20 times today
Little Bull is sincere, nostalgic comfort food, inspired by the palates of first-generation immigrant kids. Pocho cuisine is not a gimmick. Like Oscar, it’s a little bull-headed, but with no bullshit. It means more than loaded terms like “New American” or “modern Mexican.” And it’s authentic to Chef’s personal experience.“American food is undefined. But it’s been designated to certain ideas and people. It’s actually evolving, as much as our landscape is a melting pot. As much as my own identity as a first-generation American and chef.”Pocho started as a term used by people in Mexico to poke fun at the “American” kids who speak Spanglish. At Little Bull, pocho cuisine showcases the evolution of being a chef in America, inspired by every immigrant and their growing influence on our food.
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2. Juju Durham
4.8
Exceptional(2349)
Price: Moderate
• Asian • Durham
Booked 40 times today
Juju serves up small plates with bold flavors, each prepared creatively with attention to tradition, whimsy, local integrity, and, of course, deliciousness. In addition to its extensive and delicious menu, Juju features a dynamic beverage program of hand-made cocktails, Sake selections and a well-chosen list of artisan wines and craft beers.
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3. Cucciolo Osteria Durham
4.8
Exceptional(1620)
Price: Expensive
• Italian • Durham
Booked 28 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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4. Seraphine
4.8
Exceptional(521)
Price: Moderate
• Creole / Cajun / Southern • Durham
Booked 25 times today
Seraphine is on OpenTable! We look forward to seeing you!
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5. Nikos
4.7
Exceptional(412)
Price: Expensive
• Greek • Durham
Booked 32 times today
NIKOS offers a treasure trove of flavors distilled from Greece and the surrounding regions — spanning from the southern coast of Crete to the north of Mount Athos, and from the Ionian islands to the Aegean Sea.We invite you to embark on a culinary journey that encompasses health, wisdom, dreams, passions, and the timeless pursuit of ideas that transcend boundaries.
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6. NanaSteak
4.8
Exceptional(2574)
Price: Expensive
• Steakhouse • Durham
Booked 23 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.
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7. Taberna Tapas
4.8
Exceptional(1762)
Price: Moderate
• Tapas / Small Plates • Durham
Booked 10 times today
Spanish Tapas Extensive Spanish Wine listFull barServing dinner
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8. Metro 8 Steakhouse
4.8
Exceptional(908)
Price: Moderate
• Steakhouse • Durham
Booked 3 times today
Metro 8, located in Durham, North Carolina, serves American cuisine in an upscale steakhouse that is perfect for date nights or work meetings. Each meal is made to order with fresh ingredients by professionally-trained chefs and cooks. Metro 8 has a full bar which features an extensive wine selection, including both domestic and imported wine.Start out your meal at Metro 8 with an appetizer such as the crab stuffed shrimp or the empanadas. Choose from dinner entrées like the filet mignon or the lamb chops. For the vegetarians in the group, try items like the fettucine porcine or the Caesar salad.
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9. M Tempura
4.8
Exceptional(596)
Price: Very Expensive
• Japanese • Durham
Booked 5 times today
M Tempura is Durham's traditional Japanese tempura restaurant offering Tempura as well as Kaiseki Omakase offerings. For the multi-course menu items, all members of your party must choose the same option please.We currently cannot accommodate shellfish, vegetarian (egg in batter), gluten, and seafood allergies. We apologize for the inconvenience.
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10. Counting House
4.3
Awesome(1532)
Price: Expensive
• Seafood • Durham
Booked 14 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.

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  • J
    Baltimore / Maryland •1 review
    5.0
    Dined 1 day ago
    We were in the private room and the noise level was very low. It was a great evening and delicious food!
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    NikosPrice: Expensive• Greek• Durham
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    4.7
  • Kim
    Raleigh / Durham / Chapel Hill •1 review
    5.0
    Dined 2 days ago
    What an enjoyable date night. Highly recommend. 5 stars for sure.
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    Little BullPrice: Very Expensive• Fusion / Eclectic• Durham
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    4.8
  • Mikevip
    Raleigh / Durham / Chapel Hill •14 reviews
    4.0
    Dined 4 days ago
    Great place to eat before a show at DPAC. The food is good, but table service always feels a little rushed (most likely because most folks are trying to get to the show. We ate here last night and advised our waiter we were in no rush and asked to put our apps in first and wait for our dinner order. The waiter insisted that we put the app and dinner order in together that way it would be timed out correctly. As we were eating the apps, the expo person kept looking over at our table waiting to bring the dinner. They came and cleared the app plates and brought our dinner at the same time. Will also note there were plenty of open tables, so we were not holding up anyone from getting a seat.
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    NanaSteakPrice: Expensive• Steakhouse• Durham
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    4.8
  • Robin
    Atlanta Metro •1 review
    5.0
    Dined 5 days ago
    This was our 2nd night in a row to dine at Juju's, we were greeted again promptly by the same Hostess from the first night ( hate I didn't get her name again) but this time she greeted me by using my name which was a very important notice for me. Our server tonight was Brea and once again she was fantastic. I asked her about several drinks and dishes which she made great recommendations. Overall experience again great and I look forward to trying yet other dishes.
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    Juju DurhamPrice: Moderate• Asian• Durham
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    4.8
  • Kendylvip
    Atlanta Metro •35 reviews
    5.0
    Dined on Nov 7, 2024
    The food was amazing ! New favorite Italian restaurant in Durham, I look forward to returning
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    Cucciolo Osteria DurhamPrice: Expensive• Italian• Durham
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    4.8

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