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Bar Virgile
93/100 (836 ratings)
Restaurants
Vegan Options
Bar
American
American
Bar
Vegetarian Friendly
Vegan Options
Vegetarian Friendly
Dinner
Drinks
Pesto
Pork
Burger
Pasta
Salad
Duck
Oyster
Lobster Roll
Bar
American
Seating
Table Service
Wheelchair Accessible
Serves Alcohol
Full Bar
Live Music
Drinks
Dinner
Mid-range
"Best bar in Durham for craft cocktails! Busy on weekends and seating at the bar and dining area is first come first served. Limited dinner menu but..."
Scott Walter
"Excellent drinks and food, live jazz, knowledgeable and friendly staff! Well done, well done..."
Tim Devinney
"This was my first evening and drink at Bar Virgile, the drink I ordered was everything it promised based on the menu description, but the daisy..."
Mendi Wagoner
"Has a great underground jazzy vibe We are from Los Angeles and the hand crafted food and cocktails are both a must ! Wish we had you back..."
Nancy Fath
"5/5. Food was amazing. Service was friendly and helpful. They were slammed and still sat us within 30 minutes without a reso. Drinks were delish...."
Joshua Jenkins
"This place is such a gem!!! My husband and I stopped in for some drinks his past Saturday nite and we were not sorry! The ambiance is cozy---and the..."
Jessica Miller Hackett
"Daniel has a great thing going. My husband and I stopped in for a quick drink and were enticed to stay for food as well. Such a great enviornment,..."
Rachel Elizabeth
"Best cocktails in Durham. Fun ambience. Excellent food. Very small though so be prepared for crowds and..."
Laura Thomasson
"Small venue but a very good bar and food menu. Hidden gem for before/after shows at the..."
Christopher Klein
"Friendly staff, phenomenal service and delectable food. Will be back. Recommend..."
Vid Enblom
"Love it. Not just the cocktails and food and the vibeā€¦ cozy and good. Is this so many characters that I can post..."
Katharine Walton
"Stopped in late night for a few drinks celebrating a birthday. The drinks were awesome but the bartenders were even better! Thank you for capping..."
Lori Mayes
"My husband and I had dinner there on Valentines Day. Superb meal and everyone was gracious! Had a mishap at our table involving a broken glass and..."
Jill Eaker Johnston
"The best Ramos Gin Fizz outside of New Orleans. Food is just as good as the..."
Matt McBurney
Page Road Grill
86/100 (1407 ratings)
Restaurants
Bar
American
Gluten Free Options
American
Vegan Options
Bar
Vegetarian Friendly
Gluten Free Options
Vegan Options
Vegetarian Friendly
Dinner
Lunch
Scallops
Pork
Risotto
Tuna
Salmon
Crab Cake
Sandwiches
Ribs
Burger
Pork Tenderloin
Shrimp
Kale Salad
Shrimp and Grits
Pimento Cheese
Salad
Cakes
Crab
Fish
Sit down
Bar
American
Takeout
Television
Private Dining
Reservations
Seating
Table Service
Wheelchair Accessible
Serves Alcohol
Parking Available
Highchairs Available
Full Bar
Free Wifi
Dinner
Lunch
Mid-range
"Excellent service. Awesome food. Onion rings and Shrimp and corn hush puppies and citrus punch sooo yummy. Also the crab cakes small plate was super..."
Cynthia Wade
"The food was excellent. Delicious taste and served and presented in a very appealing way. Michael, the waiter who was serving me, was not only quick..."
Udo Dehner
"Our food looked so delicious we forgot to take a pic! It was fabulous!!! Hubby had the Brisket and I had the Salmon! Our waiter Daron recommended his..."
Nicolia Madison-Connor
"Great service, great food! I highly recommend and will definitely..."
Eric Rush
"Consistently great food. Offers 1/2 price bottles of wine on Saturday nights. One of our..."
Sherry Wanner
"I can not rave enough about my experience last night at PRG! Claudia, we so enjoyed our time with you! Your colleagues in the kitchen were..."
Jeff Aitken
"Had the pork shank. Fell off the bone! Tender and..."
Scott Alan Kleckner
"Delicious food, great service & nice atmosphere. The music was low enough that we could actually..."
Linda Byron
"Great food! Had catfish poorboy and shrimp burger! Good..."
Sundar Fleming
Dain's Place
86/100 (1142 ratings)
Restaurants
Pub
American
American
Bar
Pub
Bar
Dinner
Lunch
Late Night
Drinks
Burger
Tater tots
Hamburgers
Sit down
Bar
Pub
American
Seating
Table Service
Wheelchair Accessible
Serves Alcohol
Full Bar
Takeout
Television
Late Night
Drinks
Dinner
Lunch
Mid-range
"The staff was beyond friendly & great beer selection, mixed drinks with flair- We'll be back !! Music šŸŽ¶ was on point & the crowd just as..."
Regina Baker
"Love the place. Love the people. Mozzarella triangles, Burgers and a grilled cheese that will blow your mind. Oh. And beer. Great..."
Christina Lanier
"Awesome food, great atmosphere & great staff. We absolutely loved this place! It would be a fun spot to watch the games on Sunday. Great to see the..."
Robyn Somers Wayman
"Love this place. Best burger šŸ” in Durham. Awesome atmosphere and great staff. Great place for community and to watch a..."
Dwayne Sayre
"I have lunch here at least once a week. Try the steak soup. The Ruben is the best outside of a NY deli and the fries are the best in Durham. I love..."
David Terrenoire
"Great place. Was there a couple times through Christmas week. Was in town visiting family. Good place to grab a burger and drinks. Try the tots on..."
John Stefko
"The staff is beyond phenomenal. The beer selection kicks ass. Great eye candy and the food ain't bad either. ..."
Julie Parks
"I always love eating there. Service is the best ! Burgers any way you want them and they are great. Beer selection is huge and they walk up to me..."
Heidi Schultz
"Time after time, the service is great and the burgers and beer selections are amazing. If you don't try the tots, you are missing out! A peace of..."
Holly G. Sweredoski
"Probably the best pub in Durham. Great beer selection. Food is mainly burgers, but the burgers are great. Chilled, friendly atmosphere. Good..."
Mark Goodacre
"We love this place. Best burger in town. Great Beer selection. One of the few places that has an extensive porter and Stout collection which is what..."
Mark Hipps-Figgs
"Like the food, atmosphere, and staff! We enjoy spending time..."
Liz Harvey
"Had to move down to Fayetteville for a couple of years for school, but still drive up when I get a hankering for one of the best burgers...ever! ..."
Kat Flaherty
"Stellar service, killer food, and great beer selection including my favorite,..."
Michael Stefko
The Blue Note Grill
85/100 (1504 ratings)
Restaurants
Barbecue
American
Bar
Pub
Barbecue
American
Bar
Vegetarian Friendly
Gluten Free Options
Vegetarian Friendly
Gluten Free Options
Dinner
Lunch
Pecan Bread Pudding
Catfish PO Boy
Bread Pudding
Dozen Hushpuppies
Pork
Alaska Wild Wing Bites
BBQ Ribs and Pulled Pork Hush Puppies
The Cow Jumped over the Moon Burger
Ribs and Collards
Burger
Crispy Pickle Fries
Banana Pudding Poke Cake
Pimento Cheese Dip & Chips
Bloody Mary
Ribs with Mac and Cheese and Collard Greens
Smoked Wings
Pulled Pork Sandwich and Brunswick Stew
Full Rack of BBQ Ribs
Salad
Pulled Chicken Fries
Shrimp Basket
Half Rack of Ribs Fried Okra Mac and Cheese
Banana Dump Cake
Ribs
Pulled Pork Nachos Supreme
American
Barbecue
Bar
Pub
Takeout
Television
Live Music
Reservations
Seating
Table Service
Wheelchair Accessible
Serves Alcohol
Parking Available
Full Bar
Dinner
Lunch
Mid-range
"My husband suffers from a very severe allergy called, Alpha Gal. This allergy stems from a tick bite and creates a protein intolerance in humans;..."
Callie Walton McBroom
"Our band, Swift Creek, played at The Blue Note last weekend. First, from the band's viewpoint, this place is "musician heaven," with a great sound..."
Ann Searcy
"The BNG is that place where you feel relaxed. People are laid back and enjoy good blues music, good food and..."
Tom Bond
"Awesome food awesome service awesome owner and a great place to play or hear..."
Jeff Wiebe
"Pulled Pork plate excellent choice, with options to sauce at table can't get much better than that. Thank you for the great..."
Lynne Howerton Ross
"Dinner with friends and had a great time catching up in this fantastic venue. The fried avocado and the pimento cheese dip were delicious starters...."
Carol Butler Fish
"Great atmosphere all the way round ;) Delicious food and on point..."
Rebecca Andherpashen
"Great Ribs. Service was good. Music was great. We'll be back. Great place to dine and catch some great..."
Bob Stoveken
"One of the best places in Durham for food and..."
Daniel Barbour
"Great live music venue with good food, friendly staff, and fun..."
Ben Comfort
"Great venue! Super food, drinks, service and music at a great..."
Les Wetherington
Viceroy
85/100 (518 ratings)
Restaurants
Vegan Options
Indian
Bar
Pub
Vegetarian Friendly
Bar
Pub
Gluten Free Options
Indian
Vegan Options
Vegetarian Friendly
Gluten Free Options
Dinner
Lunch
Breakfast
Jeera Wings
Bombay Sapphire
Palak Chaat
Lamb Lollipops
Kabobs
Tandoori Chicken
Lamb
Chicken Wings
Butter chicken
London Mixed Grill
Daiquiri
Tropical Pani Puri
Sarson ka Saag
Red Thai Seafood Curry
sausage rolls
Anjeer Kofta
Samosa chaat
Paneer or Murg Mykanwala
Wings
Bollywool Poutine
Double Barley Steakcake 10 0
VIC Salad
Curry
Chops
Indian
Bar
Pub
Seating
Table Service
Wheelchair Accessible
Serves Alcohol
Gift Cards Available
Full Bar
Takeout
Reservations
Lunch
Breakfast
Dinner
Mid-range
"The concept of this food is amazing! It's advertised as a Indian restaurant but it is so much more then that. The aroma the flavor and the atmosphere..."
Christine Dalton Hoernlein
"Just got back from an exceptional after-work dinner at Viceroy. Beautiful decor and seeing Willie behind the bar and Chef Adam Barron and his team at..."
Ivan Rodriguez
"Incredible food- perfect blend of spice and heat. Authentic Indian food with some fusion elements. Some of the best Indian food I have ever..."
Rohit Mehta
"We were in Durham to visit my brother. He had heart surgery followed by infection that caused more surgery. Very stressful time and hard to handel...."
Dida Griffith
"Just got the lunch special (one meat, two veggie dishes), and it was AMAZING. I usually like the sauces in most Indian restaurants, but I hate it..."
Melissa Rooney
"The food was delicious and the service excellent. Got the goat somasas for the appetizer and it's huge but so good we finished it off. Husband got..."
Laura Lyndon Miller
"Music was really loud and thumping for a 6pm dinner which was annoying, but the Food was incredibly fresh and delicious and the service was very good..."
Dharmita Shah Lutz
"Lovely restaurant near my hotel. Sat at the bar. Fantastic suggestions by staff on food and drink. I would certainly return if in Durham again. ..."
Jerry Cigliana
"We had a large party and the service was great. Dietary restrictions/allergies were carefully noted and worked around. The food and drinks were..."
Kayleigh Dz
"Yummy ..great bar menu ...awesome Naan ..not sure the spice level was what we asked !! But overall great meal ! Will..."
Nicole Shnaidman
"Great food, great service and great atmosphere. We will definately be back to try other menu..."
Luc Leblanc
"They had a special 4 course menu for Valentine's Day for $75 per couple that was delicious. My girlfriend is a vegetarian, while I am not and there..."
Evan Price
Shuckin' Shack Oyster Bar
81/100 (845 ratings)
Restaurants
Bar
Pub
Bar
Seafood
Seafood
American
Dinner
Lunch
Shrimp
Crab
Oyster
Sit down
American
Seafood
Bar
Seating
Table Service
Wheelchair Accessible
Gift Cards Available
Takeout
Dinner
Lunch
Mid-range
"Only one word comes to mind for this place... Awesome. The food, staff, service, ambiance.. Yeah all of it. Its reminiscent of the small New England..."
Ken Dow
"We loved Suckin Shack Oyster Bar! We lucked up and made it just before the happy hour special ended and enjoyed Chargrilled Oysters (mine were garlic..."
Dianne Bunnell
"Brand new oyster bar that just opened in Erwin Square. Tasty and fresh food, friendly staff, and good prices for seafood. Highly recommended for..."
Peter To
"It's shrinking time at the Shucking Shack Oyster Bar in Durham located on Main Street in Erwin Square. The oysters were very good and I got a sample..."
Phil McCarson
"Ate at the Shuckin Shack last night for the first time and it was amazing! The shrimp were big and cooked just right! The oysters had a good curl and..."
Travis Michael Thomas
"I've been to The Shuckin Shack twice in the last week. Absolutely love it. It will be my new after-work hangout. Food is great. Wait staff is..."
Scott Laird
"Service was excellent, the oysters were top shelf. Will definitely return to this..."
Jill Umphress Bennett
"Hubby and I went there for the first time today, it was awesome! Food was delicious and really nice staff. Definitely going..."
Tyffany Alexander
"Awesome food. Friendly staff. Great prices. We love it. Come check it out..."
Tracy Brewer
"Great food and great service!! Hope to go back next time I'm in..."
Amy Harris Bowman Bailey
"Nice chill sports bar type of spot with TVs and high tops. The food here was pretty good. Raw and chargrilled oysters, fish & chips, and fried..."
Richard LaBennett
"Food and service were extremely good! The fish and chips was cooked perfectly. Flake cod, good batter, not to heavy! Plenty of fries! Crab bites were..."
Stephen
"The food is fresh and well prepared. The staff is always friendly and knowledgeable of dishes they serve. This is my favorite spot when I want to..."
Cedar Pettiford
"One person worked the whole restaurant and bar and rocked it! Iā€™m so sorry I donā€™t remember her name but she was awesome, enjoyed dinner and love..."
Crystal Lawson
"Iā€™ve been coming here for a few years now. My first few visits were amazing. Being from the North I have high expectations when it comes to seafood..."
Serene Says
"They seem to be having a challenge like so many restaurants now, having adequate help. Our waitress worked hard. But we had to shuck our own half..."
Sam Bryan
"Love this place. Feels like you are right near the ocean in a big city. $1 oyster..."
Sharon Hase
Ted's Montana Grill
81/100 (678 ratings)
Restaurants
Gluten Free Options
American
Bar
Vegetarian Friendly
Bar
American
Gluten Free Options
Vegetarian Friendly
Dinner
Lunch
Buffalo Burger
Chili
Bison New York Strip 12 Oz
Brussels Sprouts
Crab
Bison Burger with Swiss Cheese
Apple Crisp
Salmon
Bison Filet 8 Oz
Homemade Chips
Online
Hamburger
Crab Cake
Salt & Pepper Onion Rings
Ribs
Burger
Bison Pot Roast
French Fries
Bison Short Ribs
Kale Salad
Bison Brisket
Cakes
Fish
Bison Chopped Steak
Sangria
Beef
House Made Pickles
Bison Meatloaf Sandwich
Bison Rib Eye
Meatloaf
Avalon Burger
Salad
Loaded Bison Nachos
Sit down
American
Bar
Seating
Table Service
Wheelchair Accessible
Serves Alcohol
Parking Available
Highchairs Available
Full Bar
Takeout
Television
Reservations
Lunch
Dinner
Mid-range
"Experience was great! Our server Alex was personable, attentive, and professional! The food was delicious! I had a lettuce wedge salad, short ribs,..."
Charlene Lanier Wisnieski
"Tedā€™s Durham does not even seem like a chain restaurant. Great food and wonderful staff! If in doubt- try the canyon creek burger! You wonā€™t..."
Lindsay Gibson Miller
"Made a reservation here last night for 25ppl. It turned out to be a little less than 25. It was no problem! They accommodated us. Mostly everyone..."
Phyllis Drummer
"Cindy and Mike (@runnersthoughts) took me on my first trip to the edge of Durham to visit Tedā€™s Montana Grill one of their favourite local spots...."
My Food Hunt
"I'm not exactly sure why I feel like Ted's Montana Grill is the best burger restaurant in the Triangle that very few people know about. Ā  Maybe..."
Gunnar Prince
"Warmest Service We've Ever Had, Excellent Bison Dishes. Katie and Brendan provided warm, friendly and efficient service. Friendliest we've ever..."
Jeffrey A. Baron
"Roast Turkey on Sunday was bloody good! Went by myself with the hope of eating something that would resemble a proper English Sunday roast (hangover..."
BriefcaseWanker
"Great place decent price. If you've never had bison it's worth the trip. Definitely get the onion rings as an appetizer. They are..."
Andrew
"Wow!. I don't get excited for burgers, never. However the two burgers I ate at this place were damn good. I had the Kitchen Sink and a new..."
Mr Holmes
"The food was great, a lot of choices, the staff was friendly, and it had great prices. I loved..."
Stephen Wildish
"Great surprise in an unexpected place. We enjoyed the Spikebox bison burger and Skinny Dip burger with a Red Oak on tap. The meat is fresh, ground..."
Eric Du Pont
"Best dinner in Durham. This was a really pleasant surprise. The bison based dishes are really tender and flavorful. The bison chili was very tasty..."
Kenton T.
"Excellent crab cake! Try the chili bison..."
Pizza Connoisseur
F Frost Sawyer Tavern
84/100 (68 ratings)
Restaurants
Bar
Pub
American
American
Bar
Pub
Gluten Free Options
Gluten Free Options
Dinner
Drinks
Fish
Burger
Lobster
Salad
Salmon
Sit down
Bar
Pub
American
Reservations
Seating
Table Service
Serves Alcohol
Parking Available
Highchairs Available
Full Bar
Drinks
Dinner
Mid-range
"Had our wedding here in 2015 and we highly recommend it! The staff were all phenomenal and the wedding coordinator, Pauline, was amazing and on top..."
Nicci Wall
"We just had our wedding on Sunday.. and it was absolutely unbelievable. We had so much positive feedback from our guests saying that this was the..."
Holly Espo
"Stayed here recently with a few friends while we were coming through, compliments of the GM, Michael Tanguay. EXCELLENT AND BEAUTIFUL PLACE! We had..."
Aaron Dimatulac
"Enjoyed everything about this Inn! We were there for my brothers wedding. The staff, the food and the grounds are fantastic. Would highly..."
Leslie Baranic
"We had a wonderful Thanksgiving at the Inn. Travelled down from Quispamsis, New Brunswick to visit with family and enjoy Executive Chef Jonathanā€™s..."
Gerald W Higgins
"A wonderful place with great hardworking staff members. The food is excellent due to the new chef, who has a tremendously experienced background in..."
Adina Kate Beaudry
"We love it our staying!!!! Beautiful place!! Full of history, tradition, the staff was very very kind friendly and extremely courteous to all our..."
Fabi Robertson
"Made our 22 years anniversary so special with champagne with strawberryā€™s!! Class act food and atmosphere are top..."
Michelle Joy Howard
"My wife and I just got married this past Friday and the day could not have been more perfect. We had a long engagement, so we had a lot of time to..."
Zac Smith
"Beautiful room great breakfast and friendly staff will go back for..."
Marilyn Deans
Local 22 Kitchen & Bar
80/100 (2245 ratings)
Restaurants
Bar
Gastropub
American
American
Gluten Free Options
Vegan Options
Bar
Gastropub
Vegetarian Friendly
Gluten Free Options
Vegan Options
Vegetarian Friendly
Brunch
Drinks
Dinner
Lunch
Late Night
Pimento Cheese
Lamb
Fish
Pasta
Pork
Salad
Wings
Mac and cheese
Waffles & Crepes
Risotto
Salmon
Burger
Hamburgers
Ribs
Waffles
Shrimp
Shrimp and Grits
Sit down
Bar
Gastropub
American
Street Parking
Accepts Discover
Serves Alcohol
Gift Cards Available
Parking Available
Free off-street parking
Highchairs Available
Full Bar
Accepts Credit Cards
Reservations
Outdoor Seating
Takeout
Seating
Television
Table Service
Accepts Mastercard
Accepts Visa
Accepts American Express
Wheelchair Accessible
Lunch
Drinks
Late Night
Brunch
Dinner
Mid-range
"I gave this place 5 stars on Yelp and had to give it another awesome review on FB. This was hands down the best service I've ever received! The food..."
Jordan Garcia
"Awesome place to go when we visit Durham. Great food and great beer..."
David Hunter
"First time diner 2day. I was blown away from the moment we walked in. LOVE supporting local farmers. Delicious & creative dishes. Exceptional..."
Vera Braswell
"AMAZING!! I experienced my first food orgasm!! ļæ½ The atmosphere was fun and the food was to die for! Appetizers and dessert were fabulous! I had..."
Monica Gonzales-Brauer
"Unfortunately I don't live in NC because this would be my go to place. I loved it. Our waiter was great and the food..."
Susan Leary Forsthuber
"So so good! I enjoyed some of the specials for the day including Mac n Cheese and some hush puppies. Beyond amazing service from the entire staff...."
Liz Sagar
"Great food and good ambiance. It's our go-to place for something close-by or to catch a game at the..."
Timothy O'Brien
"Great service and farm to table food! Loved the vibe would go again in a heartbeat..."
Susan Curll
"From the atmosphere to the staff to the food - it was amazing and surpassed all of our expectations!!! Our new favorite..."
Cheryl Pfeiffer
"The weather was perfect so we sat outside. We both had the pork chop with the sweet potato salad. The side of asparagus was so good too! Would..."
Laura Glatz
"As always, the food and presentation was excellent! Our waiter, a young man from Israel, was..."
Joaquin D. Canals
"Best mussels I remember - "bakers dozen" they all opened and were perfectly cooked and perfectly mildly spiced. Sorry, San Fran, Legal Seafoods and..."
Nancy Thomas Schwerin
"Was a great place and the guy at the bar I..."
Ginna Dyson
"Incredible food!!! ļæ½The portions are very generous and great for sharing!!! ļæ½Beware: The cornbread appetizer is highly..."
Mary Thacker
"We frequented this place several times over a long weekend for a friend's wedding since our hotel was within walking distance - absolutely amazing!..."
Erin Kendrick
Three Chimneys Inn
84/100 (415 ratings)
Restaurants
American
American
Bar
Pub
Bar
Pub
Dinner
Breakfast
Salad
Scallops
Salmon
Haddock
Fish
Sit down
Bar
Pub
American
Reservations
Seating
Table Service
Serves Alcohol
Parking Available
Full Bar
Outdoor Seating
Breakfast
Dinner
Mid-range
"Had our wedding here in 2015 and we highly recommend it! The staff were all phenomenal and the wedding coordinator, Pauline, was amazing and on top..."
Nicci Wall
"We just had our wedding on Sunday.. and it was absolutely unbelievable. We had so much positive feedback from our guests saying that this was the..."
Holly Espo
"Stayed here recently with a few friends while we were coming through, compliments of the GM, Michael Tanguay. EXCELLENT AND BEAUTIFUL PLACE! We had..."
Aaron Dimatulac
"Enjoyed everything about this Inn! We were there for my brothers wedding. The staff, the food and the grounds are fantastic. Would highly..."
Leslie Baranic
"We had a wonderful Thanksgiving at the Inn. Travelled down from Quispamsis, New Brunswick to visit with family and enjoy Executive Chef Jonathanā€™s..."
Gerald W Higgins
"A wonderful place with great hardworking staff members. The food is excellent due to the new chef, who has a tremendously experienced background in..."
Adina Kate Beaudry
"We love it our staying!!!! Beautiful place!! Full of history, tradition, the staff was very very kind friendly and extremely courteous to all our..."
Fabi Robertson
"Made our 22 years anniversary so special with champagne with strawberryā€™s!! Class act food and atmosphere are top..."
Michelle Joy Howard
"My wife and I just got married this past Friday and the day could not have been more perfect. We had a long engagement, so we had a lot of time to..."
Zac Smith
"Beautiful room great breakfast and friendly staff will go back for..."
Marilyn Deans