Restaurant at The Durham

Name: Restaurant at The Durham
Address: 315 E Chapel Hill St., Durham, NC, United States, 27701
Telephone: (919) 768-8831
Price range: $31 to $50
Rating: 4.3

4.3

528 Reviews

$31 to $50

American

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2 people

30 Nov 2024

7:00 pm

Booked 12 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
Area
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!
USD 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
Sunday Supper: Holiday Feast
USD 15.00 - USD 45.00 per person
15 Dec 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.

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

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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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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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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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Liv
Greater Boston
2 reviews
4.0
2 reviews
Dined on 22 November 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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Lisa
San Francisco
1 review
2.0
1 review
Dined on 17 November 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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Isaac
Philadelphia
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined on 17 November 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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Steven
Raleigh
6 reviews
3.0
6 reviews
Dined on 17 November 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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regina
London
1 review
3.0
1 review
Dined on 27 October 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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Dick
Wilmington
15 reviews
4.0
15 reviews
Dined on 25 October 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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Sarah
Western NC
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined on 20 October 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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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 booking

2 people

30 Nov 2024

7:00 pm

Booked 12 times today

Experiences are available.

315 E Chapel Hill St., Durham, NC 27701

Additional information

Cross Street
Foster St.
Area
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.

Restaurant at The Durham

Make a booking

Additional information

Experiences

Dinner Before the Show!

Sunday Supper: Holiday Feast

Menu

What 528 people are saying

Overall ratings and reviews

Review summary

FAQs

How is Restaurant at The Durham restaurant rated?

Is Restaurant at The Durham currently accepting bookings?

Make a booking

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