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Fairview Dining Room, Durham, NC

Fairview Dining Room

4.8
4.8
1872 Reviews
$31 to $50
American

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2 people
21:00
Booked 16 times today
  • Good for special occasions
  • Good for business meals
  • Charming
The AAA Four Diamond Fairview Dining Room has been reimagined as a lighter, brighter backdrop for our renowned fine dining experience. Featuring custom details hand-crafted for the space by regional artisans, this new design simply enhances what you have loved for years.

With the reopening of the new Fairview Dining Room, our Area Executive Chef Troy Stauffer and his imaginative culinary team have introduced a new Fall menu, perfectly complementing the elevated look and feel of the space. Indulge in a savory Cheshire Pork Tenderloin or delicious Duke of Crabcake with a sommelier suggested wine and finish with a decadent hand-crafted dessert from our pastry team, each dish embracing cozy flavors perfect for fall.

Dining areas

Additional information

  • Dining style
    Fine Dining
  • Price
    $31 to $50
  • Cuisines
    American
  • Hours of Operation
    Breakfast Mon–Fri 06:30–11:00 Sat, Sun 06:30–12:00 Lunch Mon–Fri 11:30–14:00 Brunch Sat, Sun 11:30–14:00 Afternoon Tea Thu–Sun 14:30–16:00 Dinner Daily 17:30–21:00
  • Phone number
    (919) 493-6699
  • Payment Options
    AMEX, Diners Club, Discover, Mastercard, Visa
  • Dress code
    Smart Casual
  • Executive Chef
    Troy Stauffer
  • Area
    Durham
  • Cross Street
    Science Drive
  • Parking details
    On site secure parking.
  • Entertainment
    Light classics are played on our baby Grand on Friday & Saturday evening 7pm-10pm, Saturday & Sunday Brunch 11am-2pm.
  • Additional
    Banquet, Bar/Lounge, Beer, BYO Wine, Cocktails, Corkage Fee, Entertainment, Full Bar, Gluten-free Options, High Tea, Indoor Fireplace, Late Night, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Private Room, Vegan, View, Weekend Brunch, Wheelchair Access, Wine

What 1,872 people are saying

Overall ratings and reviews

Reviews can only be made by diners who have eaten at this restaurant

4.8
4.8 based on recent ratings
  • 4.8Food
  • 4.7Service
  • 4.8Ambience
  • 4.4Value

NoiseModerate

Loved For

  • Raleigh / Durham / Chapel Hill

    Great for scenic views

  • Raleigh / Durham / Chapel Hill

    American

  • Durham

    Best Ambience

  • Durham

    Great for brunch

  • Durham

    Great for outdoor dining

  • Durham

    Romantic

Review summary

AI-generated from verified diner reviews
Fairview Dining Room at the Washington Duke Inn offers a "truly lovely" ambiance and "fantastic" food. Guests rave about the expertly crafted crabcakes and attentive service. Ideal for special occasions, it features live piano music and a welcoming atmosphere. While some note occasional service hiccups, the overall experience is "wonderful" and "beautiful."

1,872 Reviews
  1. June

    Wilmington

    16 reviews

    5.0

    16 reviews

    Dined 2 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 4
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 4
    Our food was wonderful! 4 of us were celebrating a pre-NY EVe. The dining room has awesome ambiance. The only thing that ruined it was a large family with a 10-year old boy who couldn’t stop bouncing in his chair! I think he may have had overloaded on sweets. However, the parents who were sitting down at the other end were totally ignoring him and did absolutely nothing. It was very disappointing to see this at a fine dining restaurant.

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  2. Kim

    VIP

    Baltimore

    11 reviews

    4.0

    11 reviews

    Dined 4 days ago

    1. Overall 4
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 3
    We really enjoyed our visit to the Fairview. We were seated promptly and the staff was attentive. Only issue was the room closets to construction. was quite messy around us and our table was set up but the chairs had salt on them. Obviously a busy morning and they were transitioning to brunch at 12:30. The staff came over and changed our chairs. Once they cleaned and set-up the area for more guests then the dining room was presentable and quite lovely. It just took 30 minutes for the transition to clean. food was delicious- we ordered the farmers omeletes, hashbrown bowl and eggs Benedict. Eggs Benedict was delicious with friend green tomato. The ham was perfect bite of smoke and salty with a very light sauce. Side salad was a great combo to cut the savory eggs. Don’t forget the focaccia - they didn’t serve it but we saw everyone getting a basket so we asked for a basket for our table. So glad we did- light airy and cheesy. It was a perfect afternoon to host a lunch for our colleagues and friends who are leaving Durham for DC. We wanted them to have a good impression of our area and the Fairview did not disappoint. So festive, so regal and delicious! Thank you.

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  3. Brook

    VIP

    Raleigh

    3 reviews

    3.0

    3 reviews

    Dined 5 days ago

    1. Overall 3
    2. Food 4
    3. Service 1
    4. Ambience 4
    Service and friendliness was lacking, nice ambiance though

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  4. Charlotte

    Las Vegas

    20 reviews

    5.0

    20 reviews

    Dined on 23 December 2024

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Love the new look of the dining room and the very comfortable chairs. Good menu options for our table. The oysters were perfectly made, could have had 2 orders. Everyone enjoyed themselves

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  5. David

    Raleigh

    2 reviews

    5.0

    2 reviews

    Dined on 22 December 2024

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Wonderful place! We had a great time. We will be repeat customers.

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  6. Mark

    San Francisco

    4 reviews

    5.0

    4 reviews

    Dined on 20 December 2024

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    The Fairview Restaurant has a beautiful ambiance, with a tremendous menu, and great staff!

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  7. Robert

    VIP

    Raleigh

    100 reviews

    4.0

    100 reviews

    Dined on 20 December 2024

    1. Overall 4
    2. Food 4
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    New decor is very nice, soft colours and lighting make for a very pleasant dining experience. Quiet with wonderful piano as background. Menu much improved. Service was excellent.

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  8. Dr . Paul

    Raleigh

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on 18 December 2024

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    My wife and I treated our older son, Dr. Thompson, and his twins (girl and boy!) to lunch there today for their, the twins, 19th birthday. We had eaten there several tines in the past as our daughter graduated from Duke, and we always enjoyed eating there. We have always been very pleased there!!

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  9. Mandy

    New York City

    2 reviews

    5.0

    2 reviews

    Dined on 17 December 2024

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    This is an amazing restaurant in a beautiful hotel. Our server was Abigail and she so so pleasant!

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  10. Elizabeth

    Southwest Florida

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on 16 December 2024

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Great. Love dining at Fairview Dining room. Great food, service.

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2 people
21:00
Booked 16 times today
Google Map for Fairview Dining Room

3001 Cameron Blvd, Durham, NC 27705

Dining areas

Additional information

  • Cross Street
    Science Drive
  • Area
    Durham
  • Hours of Operation
    Breakfast Mon–Fri 06:30–11:00 Sat, Sun 06:30–12:00 Lunch Mon–Fri 11:30–14:00 Brunch Sat, Sun 11:30–14:00 Afternoon Tea Thu–Sun 14:30–16:00 Dinner Daily 17:30–21:00
  • Price
    $31 to $50
  • Cuisines
    American
  • Dining style
    Fine Dining
  • Dress code
    Smart Casual
  • Parking details
    On site secure parking.
  • Payment Options
    AMEX, Diners Club, Discover, Mastercard, Visa
  • Executive Chef
    Troy Stauffer
  • Entertainment
    Light classics are played on our baby Grand on Friday & Saturday evening 7pm-10pm, Saturday & Sunday Brunch 11am-2pm.
  • Additional
    Banquet, Bar/Lounge, Beer, BYO Wine, Cocktails, Corkage Fee, Entertainment, Full Bar, Gluten-free Options, High Tea, Indoor Fireplace, Late Night, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Private Room, Vegan, View, Weekend Brunch, Wheelchair Access, Wine
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