Counting House

4.3

1570 Reviews

$31 to $50

Seafood

Make a reservation

2 people

Mar 15, 2025

7:00 PM

Booked 10 times today

Innovative
Good for special occasions
Good for business meals

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.

Dining areas

Additional information

Location
111 North Corcoran St, 21c Museum Hotel, Durham, NC 27701
Phone number
(919) 956-6760
Price
$31 to $50
Cuisines
Seafood, Oyster Bar, Contemporary American
Hours of operation
Breakfast Mon–Fri 7:00 am–10:00 am Lounge Mon–Thu 4:00 pm–10:00 pm Fri, Sat 8:00 am–11:00 pm Sun 10:00 am–10:00 pm Brunch Sat, Sun 8:00 am–2:00 pm Lunch Mon–Fri 10:00 am–2:00 pm Dinner Mon–Thu, Sun 5:00 pm–9:00 pm Fri, Sat 5:00 pm–10:00 pm
Dress code
Casual Dress
Parking details
Valet
Payment options
AMEX, Discover, Mastercard, Visa
Executive chef
Melanie Wilkerson

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Private dining

EGG SANDWICH$13.00
bacon, egg, cheese, Heinz 57 Collection chili pepper crunch, breakfast mayo, tots
AVOCADO TOAST$15.00
sourdough, avocado, soft-boiled egg, shaved radish, lemon zest, everything bagel seasoning, greens salad
SMOKED SALMON BAGEL$16.00
herb cream cheese, caper, pickled red onion, cucumber, plain bagel
STEEL CUT OATMEAL$9.00
golden raisin, walnut
WHOLE EGG FRITTATA$13.00
gruyere, wild mushrooms, baby kale salad
BELGIAN WAFFLE$12.00
seasonal compote, vanilla-maple syrup, honey butter
BANKER’S BREAKFAST$14.00
two eggs*, bacon or sausage, tots, toast

Lighter

SEASONAL FRUIT SALAD$6.00
YOGURT & GRANOLA$8.00
berries, almond-coconut granola, honey
FRESH-BAKED BREAKFAST BREAD$6.00
honey butter, house compote

Sides

Seasonal Fruit Sald$6.00
mint, chamomile syrup
Yogurt & Granola$8.00
berries, almond-coconut granola, honey
2 EGGS$4.00
TOAST$3.00
sourdough, whole grain, or gluten free
PLAIN BAGEL$4.00

Drinks

Juice$4.00
orange, grapefruit, cranberry, pineapple
Drip Coffee$3.00
beans from Joe Van Gogh
Espresso$4.00
Americano$4.00
Cappuccino$5.00
Latte$5.00
EVIAN$8.00
sparkling or still

What 1,570 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

4.3Food
4.5Service
4.4Ambience
4Value

Noise • Moderate

Loved For

Raleigh / Durham / Chapel Hill
Innovative
Durham
Innovative

Review summary

AI-generated from verified diner reviews

Counting House offers a vibrant dining experience in downtown Durham with "outstanding service" and "delicious food." The menu is seafood-forward, featuring creative and "amazing" dishes. The ambiance is enhanced by eclectic art, making it a perfect pre-DPAC spot. However, some guests note inconsistent staff attire and limited menu options.

1,570 Reviews

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Lu
Western NC80 reviews
5.0
Dined 6 days ago
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
This is our favorite place to come before attending an event at DPAC. The food is delicious and everyone is so friendly. Our server was Tassia and she did an excellent job!
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OpenTable Diner
Raleigh1 review
2.0
Dined 7 days ago
1. Overall 2
2. Food 2
3. Service 2
4. Ambience 4
Burger was overcooked. Host forgot to mark down reservation. Server was awkward. Table next to us had undercooked food and a server spilled a full drink on diner.
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Yvonne VIP
Raleigh22 reviews
5.0
Dined on March 6, 2025
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Food was great and service was excellent. Will definitely come back.
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John
Raleigh4 reviews
4.0
Dined on March 1, 2025
1. Overall 4
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 4
Great service, very good food and nice ambiance. The art work was amazing
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Veronica
Raleigh6 reviews
5.0
Dined on February 23, 2025
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Went for brunch. Loved the salmon BLT. Service was attentive.
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Kristen
Raleigh12 reviews
4.0
Dined on February 23, 2025
1. Overall 4
2. Food 2
3. Service 3
4. Ambience 4
Food was just ok. Nothing special. Prices were reasonable. Hotel is lovely and artwork was interesting.
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Douglas
Raleigh1 review
5.0
Dined on February 16, 2025
1. Overall 5
2. Food 4
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Excellent food and exceptional service. We found the manager and all we came in contact with helpful, pleasant and professional. Our server, Jackson, was warm, attentive in spite of being very busy, professional and a pleasure. Please send our thanks.
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William
Raleigh4 reviews
5.0
Dined on February 16, 2025
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 4
4. Ambience 5
Went for Sunday brunch, both had burgers and they were fantastic. Would definitely go again.
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Bruce
Raleigh17 reviews
2.0
Dined on February 16, 2025
1. Overall 2
2. Food 3
3. Service 3
4. Ambience 2
Went to counting house for brunch. Upon arrival we waited for about 10 minutes for the hostess to appear and she found our reservation but we were told a table may not be available due to the fact that they were down a server. Our table turned out to be 2 feet from the couple next to us and was a bit uncomfortable. The food was mediocre at best—the biscuit and egg were over cooked and the crème brûlée French toast had no distinct flavor. The tater tots were good. Overall it was a disappointing experience as we really looked forward to trying counting house— can’t imagine a return visit—at least not for brunch.
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Chris VIP
Greensboro136 reviews
5.0
Dined on February 15, 2025
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Exceptional choices and features. Cocktails are just ok. Service was great!
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FAQs

Counting House offers takeout which you can order by calling the restaurant at (919) 956-6760.

Counting House is rated 4.3 stars by 1570 OpenTable diners.

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

Make a reservation

2 people

Mar 15, 2025

7:00 PM

Booked 10 times today

111 North Corcoran St, 21c Museum Hotel, Durham, NC 27701

Dining areas

Additional information

Phone number
(919) 956-6760
Price
$31 to $50
Cuisines
Seafood, Oyster Bar, Contemporary American
Hours of operation
Breakfast Mon–Fri 7:00 am–10:00 am Lounge Mon–Thu 4:00 pm–10:00 pm Fri, Sat 8:00 am–11:00 pm Sun 10:00 am–10:00 pm Brunch Sat, Sun 8:00 am–2:00 pm Lunch Mon–Fri 10:00 am–2:00 pm Dinner Mon–Thu, Sun 5:00 pm–9:00 pm Fri, Sat 5:00 pm–10:00 pm
Dress code
Casual Dress
Parking details
Valet
Payment options
AMEX, Discover, Mastercard, Visa
Executive chef
Melanie Wilkerson

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Counting House

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Dining areas

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Dishes

EGG SANDWICH$13.00

AVOCADO TOAST$15.00

SMOKED SALMON BAGEL$16.00

STEEL CUT OATMEAL$9.00

WHOLE EGG FRITTATA$13.00

BELGIAN WAFFLE$12.00

BANKER’S BREAKFAST$14.00

Lighter

SEASONAL FRUIT SALAD$6.00

YOGURT & GRANOLA$8.00

FRESH-BAKED BREAKFAST BREAD$6.00

Sides

Seasonal Fruit Sald$6.00

Yogurt & Granola$8.00

2 EGGS$4.00

TOAST$3.00

PLAIN BAGEL$4.00

Drinks

Juice$4.00

Drip Coffee$3.00

Espresso$4.00

Americano$4.00

Cappuccino$5.00

Latte$5.00

EVIAN$8.00

Overall ratings and reviews

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