Counting House

Name: Counting House
Address: 111 North Corcoran St 21c Museum Hotel, Durham, NC, United States, 27701
Telephone: (919) 956-6760
Price range: $31 to $50
Rating: 4.3

4.3

1563 Reviews

$31 to $50

Seafood

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2 people

17 Feb 2025

19:00

Booked 30 times today

Innovative
Good for special occasions
Romantic

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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Dining areas

Additional information

Dining style
Casual Elegant
Price
$31 to $50
Cuisines
Seafood, Oyster Bar, Contemporary American
Hours of Operation
Breakfast Mon–Fri 07:00–10:00 Lounge Mon–Thu 16:00–22:00 Fri, Sat 08:00–23:00 Sun 10:00–22:00 Brunch Sat, Sun 08:00–14:00 Lunch Mon–Fri 10:00–14:00 Dinner Mon–Thu, Sun 17:00–21:00 Fri, Sat 17:00–22:00
Phone number
(919) 956-6760
Website
http://www.countinghousenc.com/
Payment Options
AMEX, Discover, Mastercard, Visa
Dress code
Casual Dress
Executive Chef
Melanie Wilkerson
Private party facilities
The Private Dining Room, an intimate space off the main dining room of Counting House can host groups up to 32 and is perfect for a small event or dinner.

Location
111 North Corcoran St, 21c Museum Hotel, Durham, NC 27701
Area
Durham
Cross Street
Corcoran & Main Street. Located on the first floor of 21c Museum Hotel.
Parking details
Valet
Additional
Banquet, Bar/Lounge, Beer, Chef's Table, Cocktails, Full Bar, Gender Neutral Restroom, Gluten-free Options, Non-Smoking, Private Room, Takeaway, Weekend Brunch, Wheelchair Access, Wine

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

Lighter

SEASONAL FRUIT SALADUS$6.00
YOGURT & GRANOLAUS$8.00
berries, almond-coconut granola, honey
FRESH-BAKED BREAKFAST BREADUS$6.00
honey butter, house compote

Sides

Seasonal Fruit SaldUS$6.00
mint, chamomile syrup
Yogurt & GranolaUS$8.00
berries, almond-coconut granola, honey
2 EGGSUS$4.00
TOASTUS$3.00
sourdough, whole grain, or gluten free
PLAIN BAGELUS$4.00

Drinks

JuiceUS$4.00
orange, grapefruit, cranberry, pineapple
Drip CoffeeUS$3.00
beans from Joe Van Gogh
EspressoUS$4.00
AmericanoUS$4.00
CappuccinoUS$5.00
LatteUS$5.00
EVIANUS$8.00
sparkling or still

What 1,563 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

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Durham
Innovative

Review summary

AI-generated from verified diner reviews

Counting House offers a unique dining experience with "delicious and fresh food," a "beautiful space," and engaging art displays. Guests appreciate the "fantastic" cocktails and attentive service, especially from standout servers like Ginger. Ideal for pre-show dining, it pairs "great ambiance" with a memorable meal in downtown Durham.

1,563 Reviews

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William
Raleigh
4 reviews
5.0
4 reviews
Dined 1 day ago
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
Raleigh
17 reviews
2.0
17 reviews
Dined 1 day ago
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
Greensboro
132 reviews
5.0
132 reviews
Dined 2 days ago
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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Kevin
Alabama
6 reviews
4.0
6 reviews
Dined 3 days ago
1. Overall 4
2. Food 4
3. Service 4
4. Ambience 3
Went for lunch. Started with the ButterBean Hummus, which was great and would not hesitate to order again. Had the Bangers & Mash for my main dish and frankly was pretty disappointed. My partner had the chicken sandwich was large and very good. Complimented it with a side salad which also was great.
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James
Western NC
2 reviews
4.0
2 reviews
Dined on 6 February 2025
1. Overall 4
2. Food 4
3. Service 3
4. Ambience 3
Although the service at the 21C Hotel was spotty, our worries about the food at the Counting House were unfounded. While certainly not the best meals we've ever had, they were above expectations and a good value. I'd say, if you are in the area for a show at DPAC or Carolina Theater, give them a shot. While the menu reads a little fuzzy , the explanations and descriptions offered by the waiter clarified things quickly. Some items really don't have a proper description. IMHO, they should redo their menus to better reflect their offerings. We had breakfast there the next morning and that was pretty good too !
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Peter
VIP
Raleigh
24 reviews
5.0
24 reviews
Dined on 14 January 2025
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Plan some extra time to explore the art gallery adjacent to the restaurant.
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Lu
Western NC
79 reviews
5.0
79 reviews
Dined on 12 January 2025
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
We always love coming here before attending a musical at DPAC. The food is delicious and everyone is friendly. We came at a busy time yesterday for the staff, but everyone stepped up to help. We will definitely be going back.
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Eric
Raleigh
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined on 8 January 2025
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 4
The portions are actually too large. Perhaps smaller portions at a lower price would be a good option. The food was excellent. The restaurant was a little chilly, but it was a cold night.
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Ben
Raleigh
1 review
3.0
1 review
Dined on 6 January 2025
1. Overall 3
2. Food 4
3. Service 4
4. Ambience 1
Decor was bizarre with no identity. Ordered a frozen margarita and received on the rocks; server stated she didn't hear "frozen" and they don't serve frozen drinks. The margarita was very overpriced at $22 for a small champagne-size glass. The seared scallops dinner consisted of only 3 scallops when we usually receive 6-8 at other restaurants; they were quite tasty, however. The burger, while very good, was equally messy so difficult to eat. Fries were good. Prime rib was good although I was disappointed at the lack of true vegetables available for any meal - the prime rib came with [potato] fingerlings and mushrooms. The Japanese Milk Bread, which I always look forward to at other restaurants, did not have that special flavor but was more like a nice dinner roll. Overall, I would not recommend.
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Debbie
Raleigh
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined on 4 January 2025
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
We took our three children for a special night, and it turned out to be just as wonderful as we hoped - the food, the art, and the service.
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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 1563 OpenTable diners.

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

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2 people

17 Feb 2025

19:00

Booked 30 times today

Order delivery or takeout

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

Dining areas

Additional information

Cross Street
Corcoran & Main Street. Located on the first floor of 21c Museum Hotel.
Area
Durham
Hours of Operation
Breakfast Mon–Fri 07:00–10:00 Lounge Mon–Thu 16:00–22:00 Fri, Sat 08:00–23:00 Sun 10:00–22:00 Brunch Sat, Sun 08:00–14:00 Lunch Mon–Fri 10:00–14:00 Dinner Mon–Thu, Sun 17:00–21:00 Fri, Sat 17:00–22:00
Price
$31 to $50
Cuisines
Seafood, Oyster Bar, Contemporary American
Dining style
Casual Elegant
Dress code
Casual Dress
Parking details
Valet
Payment Options
AMEX, Discover, Mastercard, Visa
Executive Chef
Melanie Wilkerson
Additional
Banquet, Bar/Lounge, Beer, Chef's Table, Cocktails, Full Bar, Gender Neutral Restroom, Gluten-free Options, Non-Smoking, Private Room, Takeaway, Weekend Brunch, Wheelchair Access, Wine

Website
http://www.countinghousenc.com/
Phone number
(919) 956-6760
Private party facilities
The Private Dining Room, an intimate space off the main dining room of Counting House can host groups up to 32 and is perfect for a small event or dinner.

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Counting House

Make a booking

Order delivery or takeout

Dining areas

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50 Raleigh Restaurants to Connect In For Mother's Day

Dishes

EGG SANDWICHUS$13.00

AVOCADO TOASTUS$15.00

SMOKED SALMON BAGELUS$16.00

STEEL CUT OATMEALUS$9.00

WHOLE EGG FRITTATAUS$13.00

BELGIAN WAFFLEUS$12.00

BANKER’S BREAKFASTUS$14.00

Lighter

SEASONAL FRUIT SALADUS$6.00

YOGURT & GRANOLAUS$8.00

FRESH-BAKED BREAKFAST BREADUS$6.00

Sides

Seasonal Fruit SaldUS$6.00

Yogurt & GranolaUS$8.00

2 EGGSUS$4.00

TOASTUS$3.00

PLAIN BAGELUS$4.00

Drinks

JuiceUS$4.00

Drip CoffeeUS$3.00

EspressoUS$4.00

AmericanoUS$4.00

CappuccinoUS$5.00

LatteUS$5.00

EVIANUS$8.00

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Does Counting House offer delivery through OpenTable or takeout?

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