Restaurant at The Durham

Name: Restaurant at The Durham
Address: 315 E Chapel Hill St., Durham, NC, United States, 27701
Telephone: (919) 768-8831
Price range: $31 to $50
Rating: 4.2

4.2

534 Reviews

$31 to $50

American

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2 people

12 Jan 2025

19:00

Booked 15 times today

Experiences are available.

Good for special occasions
Good for business meals
Great for creative cocktails

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 16:00–20:00 Mon–Fri 07:00–11:00 Mon–Fri 11:30–14:00 Fri, Sat 17:00–21:00 Sat, Sun 07:30–10:00 Sat, Sun 10:30–14:00
Phone number
(919) 768-8831
Website
https://www.thedurham.com/restaurant/
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.

Location
315 E Chapel Hill St., Durham, NC 27701
Area
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!
US$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.
Triangle Restaurant Week
US$45.00 per person
27 Jan 2025 - 2 Feb 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.

What 534 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

Noise • Moderate

Loved For

Durham
Child-friendly

Review summary

AI-generated from verified diner reviews

The Restaurant at The Durham offers a delightful dining experience with "fantastic food" and "wonderful staff." The creative menu, featuring standout dishes like the seasonal tomato offerings, consistently pleases guests. Diners appreciate the attentive service and attractive ambiance, making it an ideal spot for special occasions or a treat with friends.

534 Reviews

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Michael
VIP
Raleigh
24 reviews
5.0
24 reviews
Dined 2 days ago
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Lovely snowy Friday night dinner. Food was delicious and the restaurant amazing
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Mario
Raleigh
1 review
4.0
1 review
Dined on 1 January 2025
1. Overall 4
2. Food 4
3. Service 2
4. Ambience 5
Very good food, in a unique and beautiful location, full of light and space. The service is a bit sloppy and doesn't match the food and location levels (e.g., the clientele's appearance is more polished than the servers'). A brunch menu that incorporates a service tip in the bill should include a drink. In general, great potential that could be easily attained with a little more care.
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John
Raleigh
2 reviews
5.0
2 reviews
Dined on 1 January 2025
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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Angela
Washington DC
1 review
4.0
1 review
Dined on 30 December 2024
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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Scott
Nashville
7 reviews
5.0
7 reviews
Dined on 29 December 2024
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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Jeffrey
VIP
Raleigh
18 reviews
4.0
18 reviews
Dined on 13 December 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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Damon
San Francisco
1 review
3.0
1 review
Dined on 7 December 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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Madeline
Raleigh
3 reviews
4.0
3 reviews
Dined on 29 November 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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Chad
Raleigh
6 reviews
5.0
6 reviews
Dined on 28 November 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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David
VIP
Raleigh
57 reviews
5.0
57 reviews
Dined on 23 November 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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FAQs

Restaurant at The Durham is rated 4.2 stars by 534 OpenTable diners.

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

Make a booking

2 people

12 Jan 2025

19:00

Booked 15 times today

Experiences are available.

315 E Chapel Hill St., Durham, NC 27701

Additional information

Cross Street
Foster St.
Area
Durham
Hours of Operation
Mon, Sun 16:00–20:00 Mon–Fri 07:00–11:00 Mon–Fri 11:30–14:00 Fri, Sat 17:00–21:00 Sat, Sun 07:30–10:00 Sat, Sun 10:30–14:00
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

Website
https://www.thedurham.com/restaurant/
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.

Restaurant at The Durham

Make a booking

Additional information

Experiences

Dinner Before (Or After) the Show!

Triangle Restaurant Week

Menu

What 534 people are saying

Overall ratings and reviews

Loved For

Review summary

FAQs

How is Restaurant at The Durham restaurant rated?

Is Restaurant at The Durham currently accepting bookings?

Make a booking

Additional information