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It's a Southern Thing - Downtown Durham, Durham, NC

It's a Southern Thing - Downtown Durham

4.6
4.6
255 Reviews
$30 and under
Regional American (Southern)

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2 people
19:00
Booked 39 times today
  • Good for groups
  • Lively
  • Charming
It's A Southern Thing is our owner's personal love letter to The South. Known for our unique take on traditional Southern fair, we welcome you with a laid back atmosphere, Southern hospitality, delicious craft cocktails and thoughtfully created, scratch made dishes. From our best-selling Shrimp and Grits to Sweet Tea Brined Pork Chops, Fried Green Tomatoes, Collard Greens, Chicken and Waffle Skewers and everything in between, you will find familiar flavors presented in an original way. Offering brunch seven days a week and dinner Monday through Saturday, we invite you to come in, stay a while and let us show you why so many customers love being part of our It's A Southern Thing family.

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Additional information

  • Dining style
    Casual Dining
  • Price
    $30 and under
  • Cuisines
    Regional American (Southern), Barbecue, Comfort Food
  • Hours of Operation
    Brunch Mon–Fri 10:30–14:00 Sat, Sun 10:00–14:00 Dinner Mon–Fri 16:00–21:00 Sat 17:00–21:00
  • Phone number
    (919) 294-9632
  • Payment Options
    AMEX, Discover, Mastercard, Visa
  • Dress code
    Casual Dress
  • Private party facilities
    Perfect for business groups, meetings, parties, graduation, wedding rehearsals, etc. (up to 55 people)Lunch Events: $250 minimumMonday through Wednesday Dinner Events: $500 minimumThursday through Saturday Dinner Events: $750 minimumAll minimums are pretax and excludes gratuity 20%Minimums are subject to change: For holidays or special events
  • Area
    Durham
  • Parking details
    Street Parking
  • Additional
    Banquet, Bar/Lounge, Beer, BYO Wine, Cocktails, Corkage Fee, Counter Seating, Dog Friendly, Full Bar, Gluten-free Options, Outdoor Smoking Area, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Private Room, Takeaway, Vegan, Weekend Brunch, Wheelchair Access, Wine

What 255 people are saying

Overall ratings and reviews

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

4.6
4.6 based on recent ratings
  • 4.5Food
  • 4.6Service
  • 4.6Ambience
  • 4.3Value

NoiseModerate

Loved For

  • Raleigh / Durham / Chapel Hill

    Good for groups

  • Raleigh / Durham / Chapel Hill

    Lively

  • Durham

    Good for groups

  • Durham

    Lively

Review summary

AI-generated from verified diner reviews
Experience Southern charm at It's a Southern Thing in Downtown Durham, where "service is always very nice" and the "shrimp and grits were outstanding." Enjoy a cozy atmosphere with standout dishes like "fried green tomatoes" and "Cajun Eggs Benedict." A must-visit for an authentic Southern dining experience!

255 Reviews
  1. Lara

    Raleigh

    5 reviews

    5.0

    5 reviews

    Dined 2 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Atmosphere, food, lighting all made for a perfect evening.

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  2. Noni

    Raleigh

    1 review

    2.0

    1 review

    Dined on 13 December 2024

    1. Overall 2
    2. Food 1
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 3
    Unfortunately, the service from Ebony superseded the food . The smoked chicken salad sandwich tasted like lighter fluid, the "home fries" where the best thing on that plate . The shrimp and grits was underwhelming, the grits were gritty and the shrimp was favorless . Not the food experience I was expecting , the meal was comped. I would not recommend or go back again, it was not worth it to me. Thank you Ebony for your outstanding customer service.

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  3. Ashante

    Raleigh

    3 reviews

    5.0

    3 reviews

    Dined on 7 December 2024

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 3
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Server Shay made our experience the best! Will return.

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  4. Jocelyn

    Raleigh

    2 reviews

    5.0

    2 reviews

    Dined on 4 December 2024

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Food was delicious and came out hot and quickly. Drinks were strong too!

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  5. Rodney

    Raleigh

    2 reviews

    5.0

    2 reviews

    Dined on 23 November 2024

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 4
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Overaal it was a great place to eat. This is my secind time eating at the restaurant. The food is always prepared well and tasty. The portion sizes are also very great. They have a great bar selection as well. I would definitely go back again for a great time.

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  6. Lynn

    Raleigh

    2 reviews

    5.0

    2 reviews

    Dined on 19 November 2024

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    The food was fantastic. The crab dip is amazing. The brussels sprouts are delicious. I had the pork chops and my husband had the meatloaf which he loves the collards and mashed potatoes with that. Definitely would recommend and Kendra was super knowledgeable unfriendly about the food and it was service for the smile and great attitude

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  7. AAAndrew

    Raleigh

    9 reviews

    5.0

    9 reviews

    Dined on 17 November 2024

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 4
    Brunch is everything you want in a southern funky brunch. The chicken fried steak was exactly what you want. One of these days I’ll indulge in the bottomless mimosas.

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  8. susan

    Raleigh

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on 16 November 2024

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    First time visit. Must try the Avocado appetizer and the Brussel sprouts side! Amazing. Service prompt and professional.

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  9. Sharon

    Raleigh

    2 reviews

    4.0

    2 reviews

    Dined on 16 November 2024

    1. Overall 4
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 3
    4. Ambience 5
    The food is always top notch when I dine. The waffle balls are so delicious and you can’t beat the bottomless mimosas. The Mimosa Fairy was very attentive. However, our server wasn’t the best. After she brought our food out, she didn’t stop to check on us once. We had to call for her to clear the table, bring to go boxes and to bring the check.

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  10. Barry

    VIP

    Raleigh

    28 reviews

    3.0

    28 reviews

    Dined on 14 November 2024

    1. Overall 3
    2. Food 3
    3. Service 3
    4. Ambience 4
    First time here. Menu looks interesting. Fried green tomato app was very good. Crispy chicken sandwich was tasty, but side of grits was not very warm and had an odd flavor that was hard to pin down. Also grits do not need to be sweet. The burger was smashed so thin it was overdone. “Cheese” on the burger seemed possibly from a squirt can. Home fries were very good. Shrimp and grits were OK. Be aware that gratuity is automatically added to all checks, though they still try both before and after submitting payment to get you to add more.

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FAQs

It's a Southern Thing - Downtown Durham offers takeout which you can order by calling the restaurant at (919) 294-9632.

It's a Southern Thing - Downtown Durham is rated 4.6 stars by 255 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
19:00
Booked 39 times today

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Google Map for It's a Southern Thing - Downtown Durham

605 W Main St, Durham, NC 27701

Additional information

  • Area
    Durham
  • Hours of Operation
    Brunch Mon–Fri 10:30–14:00 Sat, Sun 10:00–14:00 Dinner Mon–Fri 16:00–21:00 Sat 17:00–21:00
  • Price
    $30 and under
  • Cuisines
    Regional American (Southern), Barbecue, Comfort Food
  • Dining style
    Casual Dining
  • Dress code
    Casual Dress
  • Parking details
    Street Parking
  • Payment Options
    AMEX, Discover, Mastercard, Visa
  • Additional
    Banquet, Bar/Lounge, Beer, BYO Wine, Cocktails, Corkage Fee, Counter Seating, Dog Friendly, Full Bar, Gluten-free Options, Outdoor Smoking Area, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Private Room, Takeaway, Vegan, Weekend Brunch, Wheelchair Access, Wine
  • Phone number
    (919) 294-9632
  • Private party facilities
    Perfect for business groups, meetings, parties, graduation, wedding rehearsals, etc. (up to 55 people)Lunch Events: $250 minimumMonday through Wednesday Dinner Events: $500 minimumThursday through Saturday Dinner Events: $750 minimumAll minimums are pretax and excludes gratuity 20%Minimums are subject to change: For holidays or special events
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