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Fairview Dining Room, Durham, NC

Fairview Dining Room

4.7 (1919)
$31 to $50
American
3001 Cameron Blvd, Durham, NC 27705

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2 people
SunMonTueWedThuFriSat
7:00 PM
Booked 25 times today
Experiences are available.

About this restaurant

  • Good for special occasions
  • Charming
  • Fancy
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.

Dining areas

Additional information

  • Dining style
    Fine Dining
  • Price
    $31 to $50
  • Cuisines
    American
  • Hours of operation
    Breakfast Daily 6:30 am–11:00 am Lunch Mon–Fri 11:30 am–2:00 pm Brunch Sat, Sun 11:30 am–2:00 pm Afternoon Tea Thu–Sun 2:30 pm–4:00 pm Dinner Daily 5:00 pm–9:00 pm
  • Phone number
    (919) 493-6699
  • Website
    http://www.washingtondukeinn.com/
  • Payment options
    AMEX, Diners Club, Discover, Mastercard, Visa
  • Dress code
    Smart Casual
  • Executive chef
    Troy Stauffer
  • Location
    3001 Cameron Blvd, Durham, NC 27705
  • Neighborhood
    Durham
  • Cross street
    Science Drive
  • Parking details
    On site secure parking.
  • Entertainment
    Light classics are played on our baby Grand on Friday & Saturday evening 7pm-10pm, Saturday & Sunday Brunch 11am-2pm.
  • Additional
    Banquet, Bar/Lounge, Beer, BYO Wine, Cocktails, Corkage Fee, Entertainment, Full Bar, Gluten-free Options, High Tea, Indoor Fireplace, Late Night, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Private Room, Vegan, View, Weekend Brunch, Wheelchair Access, Wine

Experiences

  • Afternoon Tea

    $40.00 - $65.00 per person

    Prepaid

    Multiple dates available
    Indulge in an elegant Afternoon Tea service at the AAA Four Diamond Fairview Dining Room. With an expansive selection of tea served with an array of miniature sandwiches, house made scones and a variety of small sweets. Enjoy this time-honored British tradition right here in Durham. Afternoon Tea service is available Thursday through Sunday from 2:30pm to 4:00pm.
    Afternoon Tea Photo

Menu

Fairview Dining Room's menu was last updated on 2/25/2025.

6:30am-11am daily

Cool

  • Smoked Salmon Bagel$19.00

    everything bagel, whipped boursin, pickled red onion, egg, capers, sprouts, mesclun salad

    • Açaí Smoothie Bowl$14.00

      coconut, granola, strawberries, blueberries

      • Loaded Overnight Oats$12.00

        blackberry chutney, banana, walnuts, toasted coconut

        • Vanilla Yogurt Parfait$10.00

          macerated strawberries, strawberry coulis, seed brittle, crunchy strawberries

          • Cup of Yogurt$4.00

            • Two Chilled Hard Boiled Eggs$4.00

              • Bagel & Cream Cheese$5.00

                • Cup of Grits$5.00

                  Hot

                  • Shakshuka$20.00

                    tomato, feta, sautéed spinach, avocado, fried eggs; bacon or turkey sausage

                    • Farmer's Market Omelet$18.00

                      spring onion, roasted tomato, spinach, gruyere; bacon, smashed fingerlings & toast

                      • Cornflake Challah French Toast$16.00

                        warm maple syrup, turkey sausage

                        • Blue Devil Breakfast$18.00

                          two eggs with toast; grits or smashed fingerlings; bacon or turkey sausage

                          • Belgian Waffle or Buttermilk Pancakes$16.00

                            maple syrup, whipped cream, berries; bacon or turkey sausage

                            • Natural Oatmeal$10.00

                              brown sugar; raisins or dried cranberries

                              • Michael's Muffin Breakfast Sandwich$13.00

                                egg, bacon, pork sausage, white cheddar, griddled tomato, arugula

                                • Vista Breakfast Buffet$22.00

                                  includes coffee & juice

                                  Beverages

                                  • Rainforest Certified Coffee$5.00

                                    • Iced Coffee$5.00

                                      • Espresso$4.00

                                        • Cappuccino$7.00

                                          • French Press Coffee$8.00

                                            • Hot Tea$5.00

                                              • Café Latté$7.00

                                                • Café Mocha$7.00

                                                  • Chai$5.00

                                                    • Orange, Grapefruit, Tomato, Grape, Pineapple, Cranberry, Apple$5.00

                                                      Last updated: February 25, 2025

                                                      What 1,919 people are saying

                                                      Fairview Dining Room reviews from people who’ve dined at this restaurant. Based on recent rating.

                                                      Overall ratings and reviews

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

                                                      4.7
                                                      4.7 based on recent ratings
                                                      • 4.7Food
                                                      • 4.8Service
                                                      • 4.8Ambience
                                                      • 4.4Value

                                                      Noise • Moderate

                                                      Loved For

                                                      • Raleigh / Durham / Chapel Hill

                                                        American

                                                      • Durham

                                                        Best Service

                                                      • Durham

                                                        Best Ambiance

                                                      • Durham

                                                        Great for brunch

                                                      • Durham

                                                        Great for fine wines

                                                      • Durham

                                                        Romantic

                                                      Review summary

                                                      AI-generated from verified diner reviews
                                                      Fairview Dining Room offers an exceptional dining experience with "excellent food, venue, and service." Guests rave about the "creative cuisine, delightful service, and an elegant atmosphere" that make it a favorite spot for special occasions. The restaurant's "wonderful ambiance," attentive staff, and "delicious offerings" ensure a memorable visit.
                                                      1,919 Reviews

                                                      1. Leslie

                                                        Greater Boston9 reviews

                                                        5.0

                                                        Dined 4 days ago

                                                        1. Overall 5
                                                        2. Food 5
                                                        3. Service 5
                                                        4. Ambience 5
                                                        Nice ambience and great food for a family dinner.

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                                                      2. Dave

                                                        Greater Boston5 reviews

                                                        4.0

                                                        Dined 7 days ago

                                                        1. Overall 4
                                                        2. Food 5
                                                        3. Service 5
                                                        4. Ambience 4
                                                        Great food and service with a view on the veranda.

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                                                      3. Sean

                                                        Chicago1 review

                                                        5.0

                                                        Dined on April 28, 2025

                                                        1. Overall 5
                                                        2. Food 5
                                                        3. Service 4
                                                        4. Ambience 5
                                                        Outside had a great view of the golf course which also plowed us to watch the sunset (bring sunglasses). The service could be better for the level of dining expected but not a deterrent.

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                                                      4. Jim VIP

                                                        Raleigh61 reviews

                                                        3.0

                                                        Dined on April 27, 2025

                                                        1. Overall 3
                                                        2. Food 3
                                                        3. Service 2
                                                        4. Ambience 1
                                                        Overpriced High Tea with mediocre selections. A disappointment and not worthy of Washington Duke

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                                                      5. Margaret

                                                        Charlotte3 reviews

                                                        3.0

                                                        Dined on April 19, 2025

                                                        1. Overall 3
                                                        2. Food 4
                                                        3. Service 2
                                                        4. Ambience 4
                                                        Food was good and had no bad problems with service, but the service just wasn’t what you expect from a restaurant that continually touts itself as a AAA 4 diamond restaurant. The waitress announced their beverage selections as, “We have soft drinks and stuff.” She was not familiar with the wines on the wine list. We did not receive bread until after the salad course. She had to write down our order for two people. Long wait between courses and had to ask for water refills. Many around us received their meals before us even though they arrived after us. Our server did not notice that it was our anniversary (per Open Table) until she brought the check. I assume they must give a free dessert or something because she brought a small chocolate torte although we had already ordered, eaten and been charged for our desserts. Finally, the dessert said, “Happy Birthday” instead of anniversary.

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                                                      6. steven VIP

                                                        Raleigh81 reviews

                                                        4.0

                                                        Dined on April 19, 2025

                                                        1. Overall 4
                                                        2. Food 4
                                                        3. Service 4
                                                        4. Ambience 5
                                                        The Fairview will not seat you until the time of your reservation and not a minute sooner! The menu has a very good selection and everything I have tried is excellent! The restaurant has recently been renovated and has a lovely atmosphere.

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                                                      7. Jessica

                                                        Raleigh1 review

                                                        4.0

                                                        Dined on April 19, 2025

                                                        1. Overall 4
                                                        2. Food 4
                                                        3. Service 5
                                                        4. Ambience 4
                                                        Truly enjoyed the experience! We celebrated out daughters 17th birthday here. Our waiter Daniel was great and very pleasant. I appreciate him making the day enjoyable!

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                                                      8. Cedrick

                                                        Raleigh4 reviews

                                                        5.0

                                                        Dined on April 19, 2025

                                                        1. Overall 5
                                                        2. Food 5
                                                        3. Service 5
                                                        4. Ambience 5
                                                        My experience was very very amazing. Especially our waitress she was phenomenal. We were meet at the door with smiles and lots of help the food was excellent exceptional magnificent thanks Fairview dining

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                                                      9. Greg

                                                        New York City4 reviews

                                                        5.0

                                                        Dined on April 17, 2025

                                                        1. Overall 5
                                                        2. Food 5
                                                        3. Service 5
                                                        4. Ambience 5
                                                        Great job! Excellent atmosphere and service. Thanks

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                                                      10. Melissa VIP

                                                        Wilmington15 reviews

                                                        5.0

                                                        Dined on April 8, 2025

                                                        1. Overall 5
                                                        2. Food 5
                                                        3. Service 5
                                                        4. Ambience 5
                                                        Special day celebrating a successful post PhD defense. Great service and food was delicious. The extra special congratulatory sweet treat was rich, decadent and such a nice surprise.
                                                        Fairview Dining RoomResponded on April 13, 2025
                                                        Congratulations on your PhD defense—what an incredible achievement! We’re honored you chose to celebrate such a special moment with us. It’s wonderful to hear you enjoyed the food, service, and that our sweet surprise added a little extra joy to the occasion. Wishing you all the best in this exciting new chapter, and we hope to welcome you back again soon!

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                                                      FAQs

                                                      Fairview Dining Room is rated 4.7 stars by 1919 OpenTable diners.

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                                                      Make a reservation

                                                      2 people
                                                      SunMonTueWedThuFriSat
                                                      7:00 PM
                                                      Booked 25 times today
                                                      Experiences are available.
                                                      Google Map for Fairview Dining Room

                                                      3001 Cameron Blvd, Durham, NC 27705

                                                      Dining areas

                                                      Additional information

                                                      • Cross street
                                                        Science Drive
                                                      • Neighborhood
                                                        Durham
                                                      • Hours of operation
                                                        Breakfast Daily 6:30 am–11:00 am Lunch Mon–Fri 11:30 am–2:00 pm Brunch Sat, Sun 11:30 am–2:00 pm Afternoon Tea Thu–Sun 2:30 pm–4:00 pm Dinner Daily 5:00 pm–9:00 pm
                                                      • Price
                                                        $31 to $50
                                                      • Cuisines
                                                        American
                                                      • Dining style
                                                        Fine Dining
                                                      • Dress code
                                                        Smart Casual
                                                      • Parking details
                                                        On site secure parking.
                                                      • Payment options
                                                        AMEX, Diners Club, Discover, Mastercard, Visa
                                                      • Executive chef
                                                        Troy Stauffer
                                                      • Entertainment
                                                        Light classics are played on our baby Grand on Friday & Saturday evening 7pm-10pm, Saturday & Sunday Brunch 11am-2pm.
                                                      • Additional
                                                        Banquet, Bar/Lounge, Beer, BYO Wine, Cocktails, Corkage Fee, Entertainment, Full Bar, Gluten-free Options, High Tea, Indoor Fireplace, Late Night, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Private Room, Vegan, View, Weekend Brunch, Wheelchair Access, Wine
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