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Diners' Choice: Best Service restaurants in Durham

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Updated 05 December 2024

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4.9

4.9 (425)

$31 to $50

Latin American

Durham

About the restaurant

Blue Corn Cafe has been serving the Triangle area since 1997. We offer a locally sourced twist on Latin American cuisine. Our passion for locally sourced food and beverage has allowed us to offer our unique twist on Latin and South American recipes. Both owners Danielle and Antonio Rios have a passion on bringing their culture to your table with unique quality products.
Our warm atmosphere and kind servers make you feel comfortable upon entering and that is only where it begins. We look forward to serving you. Prevecho!

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LizaVIP

Dined on 14 Dec 2024

Great fresh take on Quesadillas and their plantain sampler was excellent!

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Blue Corn Paella

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Blue Corn Quesadilla

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Fearrington House Restaurant

4.9

4.9 (1808)

$50 and over

Contemporary American

Chapel Hill

About the restaurant

The intimate dining rooms within The Fearrington House Restaurant welcome guests with exceptional service and a seasonally changing menu. Executive Chef Paul Gagne commitment to exceptional farm-to-fork cuisine is woven throughout the dining experience.

From partnerships with local farms, including Harland's Creek Farm in Pittsboro and Lil Farm in Timberlake, to herbs harvested from gardens on the property, to dishes that celebrate North Carolina’s seasons, The Fearrington House’s mission to provide Relais & Chateaux level cuisine and service to guests has remained constant since opening in 1980.

Our menu is complemented by a beverage program featuring an extensive wine list, a full cocktail bar, and beers celebrating North Carolina breweries.

Any Allergies and Food Preferences are to be provided in advance. If not provided, not all requests can be accommodated.

Should you not find a desired time available online, please contact the restaurant directly at 919 542 2121.

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Brendon

Dined 3 days ago

The entire experience was incredible. Thank you for making my in-laws sixty third wedding anniversary a very special occasion. Every person in the building made us feel welcome and contributed to the evening being a truly special. Thank you for taking such great care of us.

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Bin 54 Steak & Cellar

4.8

4.8 (1829)

$50 and over

Steakhouse

Chapel Hill

About the restaurant

To contact the restaurant directly please email info@bin54chapelhill.com

Using only the highest quality ingredients, Bin 54 elevates classic steakhouse dishes to a new level of refinement. Staged in a warm contemporary setting, diners are offered glimpses of the wood-fired grill, semi-open kitchen and the temperature controlled wine room stocked with an extensive inventory of both eclectic and traditional selections. We also offer three private dining rooms; the Wine Cellar, which seats up to 8 guests, the Aberdeen Room, which seats up to 16 guests, and the Solarium, which seats up to 30 guests. Please contact us for information on large group and private dining.

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Peter

Dined 3 days ago

We go to Bin 54 often and last night was one of the best meals we have had. Appetizers, salads, steaks, sides and desserts were excellent. The staff worked as a team and made sure we had everything we needed. Really well done!

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Durham - M Sushi

4.9

4.9 (3002)

$31 to $50

Sushi

Durham

About the restaurant

M Sushi is triangles first dedicated sushi and seafood restaurant. We concentrate on raw and cold applications of fresh exotic seafood as well as cooked and vegetarian courses utilizing the same high quality ingredients. We are creating simple and traditional sushi cuisine with Peruvian and Spanish influences. We are the only restaurant in NC to make the Opentable top 100 restaurants in 2021.

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Cathy

Dined 3 days ago

The grand omikaze is not only delicious but a great food experience

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Napoli Pizzeria & Gelateria

4.9

4.9 (103)

$30 and under

Pizzeria

Carrboro

About the restaurant

Offering small plates, True wood-fired Neapolitan pizza, housemade gelato, local beer on draft, wine & cocktails in downtown Carrboro!

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GRANT

Dined on 14 Dec 2024

Great food and service. The pizza is authentic tasting and fresh. We will be back!

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4.8

4.8 (605)

$50 and over

Japanese

Durham

About the restaurant

M Tempura is Durham's traditional Japanese tempura restaurant offering Tempura as well as Kaiseki Omakase offerings.

For the multi-course menu items, all members of your party must choose the same option please.

We currently cannot accommodate shellfish, vegetarian (egg in batter), gluten, and seafood allergies. We apologize for the inconvenience.

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John

Dined 1 day ago

Amazing dining experience for my wife and I. Would recommend sitting at the bar if able, so you can watch the chefs work. They were focused yet extremely nice and happy to answer any questions you had . Definitely will return.

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M Omakase Tasting Menu

Kaiseki Omakase Menu

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4.8

4.8 (2607)

$31 to $50

Steakhouse

Durham

About the restaurant

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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Martin

Dined 1 day ago

Jarred was one of the best servers I have ever had. Outstanding.

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4.8

4.8 (541)

$30 and under

Creole / Cajun / Southern

Durham

About the restaurant

Seraphine is on OpenTable! We look forward to seeing you!

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MichaelVIP

Dined 3 days ago

Tasty food, very friendly service, and a great atmosphere

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Metro 8 Steakhouse

4.7

4.7 (914)

$30 and under

Steakhouse

Durham

About the restaurant

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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Samantha

Dined on 20 Dec 2024

We had a wonderful time! It was our first experience at Metro 8, and after that meal, there will definitely be others.

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4.7

4.7 (3306)

$30 and under

Mediterranean

Durham

About the restaurant

Parizade is Mediterranean inspired culinary creations. A vast open kitchen spans the length of the restaurant. Surreal art by Henryk Fantazos adorns the walls and ceiling. Parizade is truly the crowning jewel of Giorgios Hospitality Group. *Large parties, please call the restaurant at 919-286-9712*

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Tim

Dined 6 days ago

Always a special place to have dinner on Christmas Eve.

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Linguine & Clams

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