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1. Little Bull
4.8
Exceptional(533)
Price: Very Expensive
• Fusion / Eclectic • Durham
Booked 11 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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2. Juju Durham
4.8
Exceptional(2369)
Price: Moderate
• Asian • Durham
Booked 18 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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3. Cucciolo Osteria Durham
4.8
Exceptional(1639)
Price: Expensive
• Italian • Durham
Booked 13 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. NanaSteak
4.8
Exceptional(2599)
Price: Expensive
• Steakhouse • Durham
Booked 14 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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5. Seraphine
4.8
Exceptional(539)
Price: Moderate
• Creole / Cajun / Southern • Durham
Booked 10 times today
Seraphine is on OpenTable! We look forward to seeing you!
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6. Nikos
4.7
Exceptional(429)
Price: Expensive
• Greek • Durham
Booked 7 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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7. Mothers & Sons
4.7
Exceptional(134)
Price: Expensive
• Italian • Durham
Booked 22 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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8. Metro 8 Steakhouse
4.7
Exceptional(914)
Price: Moderate
• Steakhouse • Durham
Booked 1 time today
Metro 8, located in Durham, North Carolina, serves American cuisine in an upscale steakhouse that is perfect for date nights or work meetings. Each meal is made to order with fresh ingredients by professionally-trained chefs and cooks. Metro 8 has a full bar which features an extensive wine selection, including both domestic and imported wine.Start out your meal at Metro 8 with an appetizer such as the crab stuffed shrimp or the empanadas. Choose from dinner entrées like the filet mignon or the lamb chops. For the vegetarians in the group, try items like the fettucine porcine or the Caesar salad.
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9. Taberna Tapas
4.8
Exceptional(1774)
Price: Moderate
• Tapas / Small Plates • Durham
Booked 14 times today
Spanish Tapas Extensive Spanish Wine listFull barServing dinner
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10. Counting House
4.2
Awesome(1547)
Price: Expensive
• Seafood • Durham
Booked 6 times today
At Counting House restaurant, led by Executive Chef Melanie Wilkerson, local cuisine meets bold flavors and playful execution. A seafood-driven menu set amongst the art of today, designed to provide you with an easy-going escape that will feed your soul. The bar and lounge is a welcoming place to taste innovative cocktails, sample local craft brews, and explore broad bourbon and wine lists.Reestablishing the warmth and vitality of a historic gem, Counting House combines contemporary design with architectural details including the building’s original terrazzo floors and arched windows.

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  • Erica
    Raleigh / Durham / Chapel Hill •1 review
    5.0
    Dined 1 day ago
    My husband and I had the best time on Christmas Eve! The food was delicious and our server, Liz, was outstanding!
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    Cucciolo Osteria DurhamPrice: Expensive• Italian• Durham
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    4.8
  • Karen
    San Francisco Bay Area •2 reviews
    4.0
    Dined 3 days ago
    Food and service was good. Artwork was seriously disturbing. Plain wood chairs with no padding or cushions. Strangely cheap given high end menu
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    NanaSteakPrice: Expensive• Steakhouse• Durham
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    4.8
  • Bob
    Raleigh / Durham / Chapel Hill •16 reviews
    5.0
    Dined 5 days ago
    Outstanding meal. Gnocchi was light and pillowy. The two bruschetta we had were delicious as well. The one with the fig and the other with the shrimp were a nice pairing to allow our palates to alternate between the sweet and fresh. Highly recommend!
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    Mothers & SonsPrice: Expensive• Italian• Durham
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    4.7
  • Mari
    Portland / Oregon •1 review
    5.0
    Dined 6 days ago
    My husband and I loved the bright light coming in from the windows, the quiet ambience, the sincerely attentive service and the extremely tasty freshly cooked food. Plus the brown butter pot de creme was amazing! I had the General Tso's Chicken and it was perfectly spiced with the best braised cabbage leaves. Delicious! Well worth the price for all that we enjoyed. We will definitely visit again and regularly.
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    Juju DurhamPrice: Moderate• Asian• Durham
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    4.8
  • Carla
    South Carolina •10 reviews
    5.0
    Dined on Dec 18, 2024
    Celebrated our anniversary at Little Bull. The food was amazing, portions are not large for small plates, so I recommend 2 to 3 per person. Delicious options, the scallop crudo and tuna rolls were favorites. Save room for the donuts…..a perfect dessert. Cannot wait to visit again.
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    Little BullPrice: Very Expensive• Fusion / Eclectic• Durham
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    4.8

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