The Restaurant at the Durham

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Address: 315 E Chapel Hill St, Durham, NC 27701, USA

Phone: (919) 768-8831

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State: North Carolina

Zip Code: 27701

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The Durham Restaurant

I would have given it one star, but I have known the chef for years, so this is going to be a tad awkward. Unfortunately, there really isn't anything good to say about The Durham, but I will try. 

The Space - the restaurant has a "pop up" feel.  Not because it's exciting, new and edgy, but because it's awkwardly shoehorned into a hotel lobby. 

The Staff - neither good nor bad, but oh so cool in their matching denim uniforms.  So cool they failed to recognize that we barely touched our 400 dollar dinner. 

The Food - I love restaurants where everything is an afterthought but the food shines! This is not that place. 

I tried to be positive,  but like The Durham I failed. 

 8 years ago (21-05-2017)

Everything was delicious! I know someone who posted a review didn't enjoy the grasshopper sundae. I thought it was delicious! The little marshmallows were super soft, it was drenched in chocolate sauce and the ice cream tasted like fresh-picked mint. All without being overly sweet. We really enjoyed the white borscht, schnitzel, burger, and raw oysters. Our server was eager to help break down the menu and was attentive throughout the meal. One complaint: my wine pours were pretty anemic. So definitely try the food, maybe only order wine by the bottle or get beer instead.

 8 years ago (22-02-2017)

Arrived on time, the valet service did not show up.  Got the car turned around and parked in the loft across the street.  Arrived at the restaurant which was almost empty.  Placed at a table next to the ONLY couple in the room.  Asked about a craft beer seen online atThe Durham web site.  Did not have, was informed that beer supplies change almost daily.  Next informed that the signature meal of dry aged steak was out of stock.  All given by a caviler wait person with a scruffy beard.  Canceled drink order and walked out!

 8 years ago (22-03-2017)

The carrot hummus like salad and fries was delicious! Dessert, was very good too. Main dishes (chicken and pork were ok-ish) Beautiful restaurant, friendly staff. 

 8 years ago (06-05-2017)

Drinks are a little overpriced, and food was pathetic. You can only order appetizers and their selections is small and unimpressive. My wife ordered the oysters, they were easily the worste oysters we've ever eaten. My chicken took over an hour to come out, which I could live with, but then they were cold and undercooked with the texture of a sausage.

I complained and asked for another beer in return. They told me they were sorry I didn't like my dinner and my beer didn't come. 

To compound these issues, their policy is that they won't break a check up more than twice, which would seem unwarranted.

However the atmosphere is nice and it's a good location.

 9 years ago (23-12-2016)

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