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Restaurant at The Durham

4.3
4.3
528 Reviews
$31 to $50
American

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2 people
7:00 p.m.
Booked 13 times today
Experiences are available.
  • Good for special occasions
  • Good for business meals
  • Neighbourhood gem
The Restaurant at The Durham serves an ever-evolving seasonal menu of American classics and regional specialties made with the bounty of produce, meats, cheeses and seafood from our local farms and purveyors. Start with drinks and sunset views on The Roof, followed by dinner in the Restaurant’s glass-walled dining room with striking mid-century design.

Reservations made through OpenTable are for the Restaurant only. For Roof reservations and private event inquiries, please call 919-768-8831.

Additional information

  • Dining style
    Casual Elegant
  • Price
    $31 to $50
  • Cuisines
    American
  • Hours of Operation
    Mon, Sun 4:00 pm–8:00 pm Mon–Fri 7:00 am–4:00 pm Fri, Sat 5:00 pm–9:00 pm Sat, Sun 7:30 am–10:00 am Sat, Sun 10:30 am–2:00 pm
  • Phone number
    (919) 768-8831
  • Website
    https://www.thedurham.com/restaurant/
  • Payment Options
    AMEX, Discover, Mastercard, Visa
  • Dress code
    Smart Casual
  • Catering
    Our food & beverage team will work closely with you to tailor menus highlighting seasonal local ingredients and craft beverage selections. Whether it’s family-style, stationed, or passed – it will be a dining experience to impress.
  • Private party facilities
    From gorgeous private and semi-private dining spaces to thoughtfully-crafted seasonal menus and beverages selections, hosting a social event at The Durham will be one for all to love.
  • Location
    315 E Chapel Hill St., Durham, NC 27701
  • Neighbourhood
    Durham
  • Cross Street
    Foster St.
  • Parking details
    We recommend parking either at the public lot located on E. Chapel Hill St. and Rigsbee or street parking.
  • Additional
    Banquet, Bar Dining, Bar/Lounge, Beer, Cafe, Cocktails, Corkage Fee, Counter Seating, Full Bar, Gluten-free Options, Non-Smoking, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Private Room, Vegan, Weekend Brunch, Wheelchair Access, Wine

Experiences

  • Dinner Before the Show!

    US$50.00 per person

    Multiple dates available
    Our 3-course pre-show dinner ensures we can get you in for an amazing dinner and out in time for a great show. Available in the Restaurant until 6:30pm. We have added kid-friendly options too! (See menu at thedurham.com/events.) Menu (subject to change) First course: Choice of seasonal soup or local farmers salad Second course: PAN SEARED SEA SCALLOPS toasted couscous & vegetable salad, summer tomato gazpacho or local summer corn risotto with burrata, sweet & spicy pickled wild ramps Third course: jalapeno cheesecake, key lime, blueberry compote
    Dinner Before the Show! photo

  • Sunday Supper: Holiday Feast

    US$15.00 - US$45.00 per person

    Dec 15, 2024 only
    Join us on Sunday, December 15, at The Durham for our final Sunday Supper: Holiday Feast. Step into a dining room adorned with mid-century modern holiday décor—candlelight casting a warm glow, the scent of slow-cooked dishes filling the air, and holiday melodies setting the scene. Enjoy succulent glazed ham and tender lamb cassoulet, paired with saffron leek risotto, pomegranate molasses-sumac carrots and hakurei turnips. Fresh 9th Street Bakery baguette and a crisp Vera Luce Farms chicory salad with roasted apple-buttermilk dressing complete the meal. Finish with molasses-gingerbread cake topped with port-poached pears and mascarpone cream. Priced at 45$ for adults, 15$ for kids, this evening celebrates the season with warmth and flavor.

Menu

View menu on restaurant's website

What 528 people are saying

Overall ratings and reviews

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

4.3
4.3 based on recent ratings
  • 4.4Food
  • 4.3Service
  • 4.4Ambience
  • 4.1Value

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Review summary

AI-generated from verified diner reviews
The Restaurant at The Durham offers a memorable dining experience with "phenomenal" and "amazing" food, attentive service, and a charming ambiance. Highlights include creative menus with standout dishes like the Seared Steelhead Trout and Jamaican Jerk Braised Chicken. While some reviews noted service inconsistencies, the overall experience remains highly recommended.

528 Reviews

  1. Madeline

    Raleigh

    3 reviews

    4.0

    3 reviews

    Dined 1 day ago

    1. Overall 4
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 3
    4. Ambience 2
    While we enjoyed our food, it took 1 hour 40 minutes to get through a prix fixe menu. When we were originally seated, we were not given the correct menu, despite confirming online. The menu is called the pre theater dinner and yet there was little mindfulness to our start time of 8pm for our show. We had to run to make it 8 minutes before the start time. Our reservation was at 6 and we got there at 6:02. At times I felt that I was having to rush the staff. There were four other tables in the restaurant during our dinner. The food was delicious, although the appetizer soup was warm and not hot. Lesson learned. We will not be dining before any other time obligations in the future.

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  2. Chad

    Raleigh

    6 reviews

    5.0

    6 reviews

    Dined 2 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Second year spending Thanksgiving at The Durham. Excellent Family Style dinner. Our server was excellent and the whole staff was welcoming especially Tyson, the manager. Highly recommended

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  3. David

    Raleigh

    55 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    55 reviews

    Dined 7 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 4
    3. Service 4
    4. Ambience 5
    a very special meal and a great night of food and friends

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  4. Liv

    Greater Boston

    2 reviews

    4.0

    2 reviews

    Dined on November 22, 2024

    1. Overall 4
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Really nice experience. Wished there was more food but I enjoyed every course. The staff were attentive and polite. chef Savannah is an amazing and talented chef and so glad to have her in Durham.

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  5. Lisa

    San Francisco

    1 review

    2.0

    1 review

    Dined on November 17, 2024

    1. Overall 2
    2. Food 1
    3. Service 3
    4. Ambience 3
    Friendsgiving at the Durham Hotel was pleasant in atmosphere and joining with friends but the meal was not very good and parts were even cold (beans were cold) though the restaurant was not busy. I would not return to dinner here.

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  6. Isaac

    Philadelphia

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on November 17, 2024

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    The wait staff was totally professional and "Johnny on the Spot" with any of our needs. The food was fantastic, and a great value for what was provided.

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  7. Steven

    Raleigh

    6 reviews

    3.0

    6 reviews

    Dined on November 17, 2024

    1. Overall 3
    2. Food 3
    3. Service 4
    4. Ambience 4
    First off drink order wasn't correct and had to be remade. Surprising that the restaurant was almost empty at 7pm even though the streets were packed with traffic and a large number of people walking downtown. Significant foot traffic through the lobby going upstairs. I had the jerk chicken. Large portion but vegetables were over cooked and presentation was not the best. Service was good. Price was too high for the value of the food Now I know why they only serve dinner a few evenings a week.

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  8. regina

    London

    1 review

    3.0

    1 review

    Dined on October 27, 2024

    1. Overall 3
    2. Food 3
    3. Service 3
    4. Ambience 5
    Cute boutique hotel with a mid-century modern vibe in the main dining room. The Bloody Mary was excellent. The food was meh. The service was slow.

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  9. Dick

    Wilmington

    15 reviews

    4.0

    15 reviews

    Dined on October 25, 2024

    1. Overall 4
    2. Food 4
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 4
    Friendly, responsive staff. Food was good, although my wife ordered a kind of trout that tasted like salmon, which she greatly dislikes. The staff responded well to the situation by providing another option and not charging us for the original order. That was a great customer service gesture. Overall, was a nice experience.

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  10. Sarah

    Western NC

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on October 20, 2024

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    We always have the best service & care for dinner at The Durham!

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FAQs

Restaurant at The Durham is rated 4.3 stars by 528 OpenTable diners.

Yes, you can generally book this restaurant by choosing the date, time and party size on OpenTable.

Make a reservation

2 people
7:00 p.m.
Booked 13 times today
Experiences are available.
Google Map for Restaurant at The Durham

315 E Chapel Hill St., Durham, NC 27701

Additional information

  • Cross Street
    Foster St.
  • Neighbourhood
    Durham
  • Hours of Operation
    Mon, Sun 4:00 pm–8:00 pm Mon–Fri 7:00 am–4:00 pm Fri, Sat 5:00 pm–9:00 pm Sat, Sun 7:30 am–10:00 am Sat, Sun 10:30 am–2:00 pm
  • Price
    $31 to $50
  • Cuisines
    American
  • Dining style
    Casual Elegant
  • Dress code
    Smart Casual
  • Parking details
    We recommend parking either at the public lot located on E. Chapel Hill St. and Rigsbee or street parking.
  • Payment Options
    AMEX, Discover, Mastercard, Visa
  • Additional
    Banquet, Bar Dining, Bar/Lounge, Beer, Cafe, Cocktails, Corkage Fee, Counter Seating, Full Bar, Gluten-free Options, Non-Smoking, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Private Room, Vegan, Weekend Brunch, Wheelchair Access, Wine
  • Website
    https://www.thedurham.com/restaurant/
  • Phone number
    (919) 768-8831
  • Catering
    Our food & beverage team will work closely with you to tailor menus highlighting seasonal local ingredients and craft beverage selections. Whether it’s family-style, stationed, or passed – it will be a dining experience to impress.
  • Private party facilities
    From gorgeous private and semi-private dining spaces to thoughtfully-crafted seasonal menus and beverages selections, hosting a social event at The Durham will be one for all to love.
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