Suggestions for Dining and Drinking near City Center, Durham

Jason B. • April 29, 2015Cheese plate, fennel salami, Italian Sausage were great. Fries are great. German chocolate cake...great!

Shawn C. • May 9, 2016Nice, chic, hip, and diverse bar. The drinks were awesome and the environment was nice. Bartenders were great!

Candise H. • August 13, 2016Get the eel steamed bun, you won't regret it! The tuna small plate is also delicious

Ashley W. • June 12, 2019I've never had a bad dish here :-) and I try something different every time. The food is amazing!

Triangle Real Estate G. • February 23, 2015All of the desserts here are amazing- particularly the chocolate budino

Jen H. • April 19, 2015Everything is delicious! First timers try Salted Caramel or the Vietnamese Coffee and you'll be hooked!

Stephni H. • January 12, 2015Everything was so delicious. If you like candied ginger, definitely go for the Ferdinand cocktail. Love love love this place!

Gary M. • October 8, 2011Kelli is very nice make sure you try the French onion soup quite unique worth the trip

Saleem R. • June 4, 2016Great value on the 2 empanada platter, and the patacon sandwich is amazing

Nacho N. • July 23, 2016Delicious burger, specially secret and green monster burger. Great assortment of drafted beers. Don't miss it.

Kacy F. • December 7, 2013Friendliest bartenders in town. You should totally give it a shot if you're around the area. Affordable drinks, chill atmosphere. Great place to watch a game.

Marion • February 5, 2015I've only had the tonkotsu so far, but it's dynamite. They also carry my favorite Japanese beer (Hitachino Nest)!

Greg d. • March 27, 2011Their brunch is fantastic. Affordable, and the taste by far exceeds the cost. Try the French Toast with fresh fruit, or the Omelet Du Jour.

Steven T. • April 26, 2015Relaxed. Board games. Cocktail selection updates raised the bar to compete with some of the best. Marion should return to taste.

Nicole B. • June 26, 2012Best drip coffee downtown! Decaf too.

Ed L. • October 20, 2017I usually get a slice of cheese and one of the specials. If I'm getting a pie, I'm a huge fan of The Skillet

Michael H. • August 5, 2016Menu is clearly labeled to what is gluten free. I had the clams and chorizo, lamb, and the grilled squid squid ink rice. Really loved the sauce for the clams and chorizo.

Marion • March 26, 2016Good cocktails and a nice oyster selection. And of course, you can't beat the view.

Candise H. • January 10, 2020Sit at the bar (instead of by the window) to chat with chef Michael Lee! I recommend trying the unagi tamago, beef tartar, and nasi goreng! So good!

Micah C. • December 23, 2019Great cocktails, excellent service and all the vibes

Daniel C. • October 25, 2019I had the traditional style omakase and it was excellent! I was skeptical going in, but now I am a fan. Definitely going back.

Karla S. • May 18, 2016Very cozy bar with great decor. A wide selection of whiskey and bourbon as well as beer, and daily specials

BRYAN B. • August 31, 2013The most spacious pub in dntwn Durham, w/ above avg beer selection. Highly recommend.

jiresell • September 16, 2018What a delicious spot for Italian food. Note they always have lots of specials, be sure to try them!

h • November 17, 2016Great value!! Got the thai curry bowl ($4.95) and savory vegan hand pie ($2.95) was so full for lunch all the way up until dinner time!! Amazing textures and flavors. Repeat customer. Will return.

Happiness R. • October 14, 2017So many great selections of ciders, beers, and some wine options. Pace yourself, it adds up quickly.

Nate L. • July 19, 2015We really enjoyed our meal here. The ambiance, food, and cotton candy dessert were a perfect blend.

Kara S. • November 28, 2014This is my favorite pizza place in Durham. I usually get the Margherita but their meat specials are great too!

Jason B. • October 19, 2016Excellent Korean fried chicken sandwich. Small place so arrive early to get a table.

Simal S. • June 8, 2019Nice coffee shop. Had the breakfast burrito. It was pretty good. They have nice options for breakfast. Good place to go for a normal breakfast.