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1. Juju Durham
4.8
Exceptional(2389)
Price: Moderate
• Asian • Durham
Booked 88 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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2. Little Bull
4.8
Exceptional(548)
Price: Very Expensive
• Fusion / Eclectic • Durham
Booked 35 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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3. Cucciolo Osteria Durham
4.7
Exceptional(1647)
Price: Expensive
• Italian • Durham
Booked 39 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(560)
Price: Moderate
• Creole / Cajun / Southern • Durham
Booked 37 times today
Seraphine is on OpenTable! We look forward to seeing you!
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5. NanaSteak
4.8
Exceptional(2626)
Price: Expensive
• Steakhouse • Durham
Booked 29 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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6. Mothers & Sons
4.6
Exceptional(143)
Price: Expensive
• Italian • Durham
Booked 41 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.
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7. Aaktun Coffee + Bar
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4.7
Exceptional(43)
Price: Moderate
• Latin American • Durham
Booked 59 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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8. Fairview Dining Room
4.8
Exceptional(1883)
Price: Expensive
• American • Durham
Booked 20 times today
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.
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9. Nikos
4.6
Exceptional(436)
Price: Expensive
• Greek • Durham
Booked 48 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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10. Taberna Tapas
4.8
Exceptional(1784)
Price: Moderate
• Tapas / Small Plates • Durham
Booked 27 times today
Spanish Tapas Extensive Spanish Wine listFull barServing dinner

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  • Kelly
    Raleigh / Durham / Chapel Hill •12 reviews
    5.0
    Dined 1 day ago
    For both dinners, and this time for Sunday brunch, Little Bull has been great. Wonderful food
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    Little BullPrice: Very Expensive• Fusion / Eclectic• Durham
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    4.8
  • MattVIP
    Raleigh / Durham / Chapel Hill •13 reviews
    5.0
    Dined 1 day ago
    This was our first time here. We started with the “wedge” Bibb salad and fried calamari. Both were amazing, but be sure to ask for a side of their cocktail sauce with the calamari - you’ll thank me later. For drinks, we both had The Dirty Durham with vodka. I love a dirty martini and this one was excellent. For our entrees, we had the prime rib and NY strip. Both were cooked perfectly to our desired temps. The Yukon gold potato purée paired really well with both. For our desserts, we had the cake of the day, which was an almond cake with orange marmelade and vanilla buttercream. We also had the brownie with bourbon caramel and vanilla ice cream. Both were excellent! Our waiter was attentive and our water glasses were never empty. It was a great date night I can’t wait to recreate soon.
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    NanaSteakPrice: Expensive• Steakhouse• Durham
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    4.8
  • Robert
    Chicago / Illinois •1 review
    5.0
    Dined 4 days ago
    We will be back, this was our first time, and loved everything we had, look forward to trying the rest of the menu, the service was good, noise level was on the high side, food very creative, overall 5 stars
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    Juju DurhamPrice: Moderate• Asian• Durham
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    4.8
  • Brendan
    Raleigh / Durham / Chapel Hill •4 reviews
    5.0
    Dined 5 days ago
    Food was amazing as always! Everything tasted so fresh and the service was great. Has been our go to spot for special occasions
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    Cucciolo Osteria DurhamPrice: Expensive• Italian• Durham
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    4.7
  • Justin
    Chicago / Illinois •1 review
    5.0
    Dined 7 days ago
    Wonderful experience sharing appetizer, salad with vinaigrette and pastas. Outstanding white wines, and house olive oil was great. Would go again in a minute.
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    Mothers & SonsPrice: Expensive• Italian• Durham
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    4.6

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