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Dining room - Restaurant at The Durham, Durham, NC

Restaurant at The Durham

4.2
4.2
532 Reviews
$31 to $50
American

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2 people
7:00 PM
Booked 4 times today
Experiences are available.
  • Good for business meals
  • Neighborhood gem
  • Good for special occasions
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
  • 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.
  • 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.
    Dinner Before (Or After) the Show! Photo
  • New Years Day Brunch at The Durham

    $15.00 - $35.00 per person

    Jan 1, 2025 only
    Celebrate the first day of 2025 with a curated brunch experience at The Durham Hotel. Our $35 prix fixe menu begins with a pastry board for the table, a thoughtful selection of freshly baked delights. For your entrée, choose from elegant offerings such as Blackened Shrimp & Grits, Grilled Beef Tenderloin paired with bone marrow-horseradish hollandaise, or a seasonal Veggie Quiche crafted with local cheese and a chicory salad. Prefer something familiar? Choose from our signature classics: Stuffed French Toast, The Full Durham, or Guac & Toast. A welcoming start to the new year, crafted with care and local flavors.
    New Years Day Brunch at The Durham Photo
  • Triangle Restaurant Week

    $45.00 per person

    Jan 27, 2025 - Feb 2, 2025
    Kick off 2025 by joining us in the Restaurant for Triangle Restaurant Week! For $45 per person, enjoy a three-course dinner that delivers exceptional flavors without breaking the bank—or your resolutions. Start with Duck Confit Spring Rolls with Szechuan Blood Orange Marmalade, savory Lamb Leg Cassoulet, and finish with Winter Citrus Pound Cake. Prefer lunch? Our $15 two-course lunch menu features Sweet Potato Soup and a Hot Honey Ham Hoagie with a garden salad. Whether you’re easing back into dining out or treating yourself to a flavorful start to the year, this is your chance to savor the Triangle’s vibrant culinary offerings. Reservations available for dinner; walk-ins welcome for lunch.
    Triangle Restaurant Week Photo

What 532 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
  • 4.2Service
  • 4.4Ambience
  • 3.9Value

NoiseModerate

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.

533 Reviews
  1. John

    Raleigh

    2 reviews

    5.0

    2 reviews

    Dined today

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Food and service were excellent. Will definitely continue to dine there in the future.

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  2. Angela

    Washington DC

    1 review

    4.0

    1 review

    Dined 2 days ago

    1. Overall 4
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 4
    Excellent meal, food was outstanding. Service was great. The manager made sure we had an excellent experience.

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  3. Scott

    Nashville

    7 reviews

    5.0

    7 reviews

    Dined 3 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Steak and risotto dish were very good along with the red velvet/peppermint cake. Very friendly and accommodating staff. Would definitely go back.

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  4. 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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  5. 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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  6. 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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  7. 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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  8. 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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  9. 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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  10. 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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FAQs

Restaurant at The Durham is rated 4.2 stars by 532 OpenTable diners.

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

Make a reservation

2 people
7:00 PM
Booked 4 times today
Experiences are available.
Google Map for Restaurant at The Durham

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
  • 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.
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