Restaurant at The Durham

4.2

530 Reviews

$31 to $50

American

Make a reservation

2 people

Dec 22, 2024

7:00 PM

Booked 13 times today

Experiences are available.

Good for special occasions
Neighborhood gem
Good for business meals

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–11:00 am Mon–Fri 11:30 am–2:00 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
Neighborhood
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 (Or After) the Show!
$50.00 per person
Multiple dates available
Celebrate the season with an elevated holiday-inspired menu featuring festive red-and-green touches throughout. This special three-course menu is perfect for enjoying in The Restaurant before heading to downtown Durham for holiday entertainment like 'Twas the Night Before... by Cirque du Soleil or winding down after The Nutcracker at The Carolina Theatre. We’re here to offer a welcoming space and a holiday-inspired menu to complement your evening plans. Available Friday-Monday, Dec 6th-30th with kid-friendly options included.
Parents Date Night at the Durham
$105.00 per party
Dec 28, 2024 only
Parents, take the night off and reconnect this holiday season with Date Night at The Durham. Treat yourselves to an evening designed just for you: enjoy a celebratory champagne split, a shared appetizer, two entrées, and a sweet dessert—all for $105 per couple. Reflect on the past year and dream about the future with thoughtful conversation prompts included at your table. After dinner, head to the Roof for live music by the Patrick McGrew Trio from 7-9 PM. We’ve partnered with Kate’s Korner to offer date night childcare for $20/hour per child, so you can relax and enjoy your evening (details at www.thedurham.com)
New Years Eve Dinner at The Durham
$95.00 per person
Dec 31, 2024 only
Welcome 2025 with an elegant New Year’s Eve dinner at The Durham Hotel. Our $95 prix fixe menu offers three thoughtful courses featuring locally inspired ingredients and seasonal flavors. Begin with options like Hamachi Crudo with Caviar or a Savory Black Truffle Crème Brûlée. Entrée selections include Duck Breast with a Szechuan-Blood Orange Glaze, Banana Leaf-Wrapped Fish with Forbidden Black Rice, or Root Beer Braised Short Rib with Black Truffle Spaetzle. End the evening and the year with a sweet note, choosing from Tiramisu, Chocolate Crémeux, or Pomegranate Champagne Sorbet. Dine with us from 5-10 PM in our warm & inviting dining room. Toast to the New Year in true Durham style.

What 530 people are saying

Overall ratings and reviews

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

4.2

4.2 based on recent ratings

4.3Food
4.1Service
4.4Ambience
3.9Value

Noise • Moderate

Loved For

Durham
Kid-friendly
Durham
Innovative

Review summary

AI-generated from verified diner reviews

The Restaurant at The Durham offers an exceptional dining experience with "delicious food" and "outstanding service." Guests rave about the creative menu options, including themed dinners like the "tomato special," and praise the "wonderful staff." The ambiance is a charming blend of retro and modern, making it a perfect choice for special occasions. Though some diners noted service hiccups and minor presentation issues, the overall experience is frequently described as "fantastic" and "worth the drive." The rooftop area provides a stunning sunset view, adding to the delightful experience.

530 Reviews

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Jeffrey
VIP
Raleigh
17 reviews
4.0
17 reviews
Dined on December 13, 2024
1. Overall 4
2. Food 3
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
First, this is one of our fav restaurants. Had the scallops which was a new item/recipe. Overwhelming spices. Indian (which I love) but the scallops were doused in garam masala and other sweet spices to a gut wrenching level. Had to leave the last one. The squash puree was over spiced and on and on. Half the spice level and this could have been a wonderful dish.
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Damon
San Francisco
1 review
3.0
1 review
Dined on December 7, 2024
1. Overall 3
2. Food 3
3. Service 3
4. Ambience 4
My only complaint is that we did “Dinner Before the Show” which is a price fixe menu to help facilitate a quicker meal in order to make it to a show at DPAC. We were there for an hour and a half with a 5:30 reservation. I feel like I could have ordered off of the regular menu, which has many more options, and still would have been there the same amount of time.
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Madeline
Raleigh
3 reviews
4.0
3 reviews
Dined on November 29, 2024
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 on November 28, 2024
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
VIP
Raleigh
57 reviews
5.0
57 reviews
Dined on November 23, 2024
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 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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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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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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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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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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FAQs

Restaurant at The Durham is rated 4.2 stars by 530 OpenTable diners.

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

Make a reservation

2 people

Dec 22, 2024

7:00 PM

Booked 13 times today

Experiences are available.

315 E Chapel Hill St., Durham, NC 27701

Additional information

Cross street
Foster St.
Neighborhood
Durham
Hours of operation
Mon, Sun 4:00 pm–8:00 pm Mon–Fri 7:00 am–11:00 am Mon–Fri 11:30 am–2:00 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 reservation

Additional information

Experiences

Dinner Before (Or After) the Show!

Parents Date Night at the Durham

New Years Eve Dinner at The Durham

Menu

What 530 people are saying

Overall ratings and reviews

Loved For

Review summary

FAQs

How is Restaurant at The Durham restaurant rated?

Is Restaurant at The Durham currently accepting reservations?

Make a reservation

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