So happy Coco and Ian are bringing their amazing food to an already great space. The appetizers and specialty cocktails we had were all amazing!
Beverly Owens
Ordered the Sea Bass. Bad choice! Tasted and looked more like trout. Unless you're with a group and not just a couple, don't expect great or even good service. We were actually rushed out after we finished our meal.
Atmosphere: 2
Food: 1
Service: 2
Sophie Flavio
The people and ambiance here are absolutely amazing. We ordered the butter board and clams and both were delicious. A great place to be on a friday night, can’t wait to come back!!
mason randall
I love love coming here I feel so comfortable and well taken care of with the great staff and service that is provided
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Andy Magen
I attended a retirement celebration. Entering the restaurant it appeared clean and inviting. There is a long bar that runs along side one wall and the decor reminds me of a rustic "long time ago" era that is calm and nostalgic . The workers were friendly and helpful. I spent my time in the banquet room which was a great atmosphere among the wine barrels and decor. The wine was delicious!
Atmosphere: 5
Service: 5
lenora griffiths
Went Thursday night with friends, great place from atmosphere to food and staff. Reese Thompson was playing guitar and singing, although unlike some other places that have live music he was not so loud that we couldn't visit and we really enjoyed his music.
Parking: Lots of parking and very easy for handicap people to get in
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Nick Mitten
I was staying in Chico and really looking for a great steak. So I decided to make a short drive. The mussels are phenomenal. I wanted to take the sauce home, it was so good. The lamb lollipops and ribeye were spot on. Exceptional flavor. Great decor and friendly staff, definitely a gem
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Bug Hendrick
We had acai bowls from Monkey Bowls inside the restaurant. They were INCREDIBLE! Absolutely delicious!
Food: 5
Service: 5
Jolene Moore
Our waitress wasn't rude, but also not friendly. We ordered out steaks medium, and they came raw - cold to the touch on the inside - vegetables were undercooked, and potatoes were bland. We asked for the steak to be cooked more, and the waitress and manager both agreed the doneness was unacceptable. They were both very nice about it. We were told one of our drinks would be compted because of the undercooked meat. When the bill came, we were charged for everything. We questioned this, and she took the bill back to fix it but did not remove one of the drinks. She just rearranged the order of the items on the ticket. We paid and left. Not worth the drive from Chico for the food, service, and price.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 2
Service: 1
Candy Adams
Delicious meal and excellent service. A hidden gem.
Food was great, butter board was superb (a bit much for 2), shrimp scampi & wagyu steak were delicious, warm brownie with vanilla ice cream was divine and our server was wonderful.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Steve Simpson
My wife and I have eaten there twice. The food and the service was outstanding. Stephanie did a great job during our entire meals. Nice quiet atmosphere. Great place for date night.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Recommended dishes: Monkey Bites
Shea Young
My first time here, I really enjoyed the wine flight and my pasta! Our waitress was awesome and we’ll definitely be back :)
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Aaron Widener
First off, overall we had a great experience! Our waitress was spot on with making sure our drinks were full and our meal was goood. We were well taken care of. The overall vibe of the restaurant is comfortable but a bit wide open. Drinks were good and the food was, for the most part, delicious. Wife thoroughly enjoyed her filet and lobster. My sea bass was tasty but not super exciting. The Caesar salad was great and the patatas bravas was perfectly prepared and delicious! This place is a little off the beaten path but we'll definitely be going here again. BTW, you've gotta try the maple old fashioned! It's a bit sweet but delicious!
Atmosphere: 3
Food: 4
Service: 5
Calvin Hamilton
I now have another great reason to visit Durham. For years the Almendra has has been a great place for wine tasting and bar. As a steakhouse I had the Bone Marrow as an appetizer (sorry no pic) and the rib eye as the main course along with a lovely cobbler as desert. A fine bottle of Pinot Noir to go with the dinner. Personally the only faux pas the wait staff were a trying too hard to make a good impression, hopefully this will improve over time. I feel definitely worth the trip
So happy Coco and Ian are bringing their amazing food to an already great space. The appetizers and specialty cocktails we had were all amazing!
Ordered the Sea Bass. Bad choice! Tasted and looked more like trout. Unless you're with a group and not just a couple, don't expect great or even good service. We were actually rushed out after we finished our meal.
Atmosphere: 2
Food: 1
Service: 2
The people and ambiance here are absolutely amazing. We ordered the butter board and clams and both were delicious. A great place to be on a friday night, can’t wait to come back!!
I love love coming here I feel so comfortable and well taken care of with the great staff and service that is provided
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
I attended a retirement celebration. Entering the restaurant it appeared clean and inviting. There is a long bar that runs along side one wall and the decor reminds me of a rustic "long time ago" era that is calm and nostalgic . The workers were friendly and helpful. I spent my time in the banquet room which was a great atmosphere among the wine barrels and decor. The wine was delicious!
Atmosphere: 5
Service: 5
Went Thursday night with friends, great place from atmosphere to food and staff. Reese Thompson was playing guitar and singing, although unlike some other places that have live music he was not so loud that we couldn't visit and we really enjoyed his music.
Parking: Lots of parking and very easy for handicap people to get in
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
I was staying in Chico and really looking for a great steak. So I decided to make a short drive.
The mussels are phenomenal. I wanted to take the sauce home, it was so good. The lamb lollipops and ribeye were spot on. Exceptional flavor. Great decor and friendly staff, definitely a gem
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
We had acai bowls from Monkey Bowls inside the restaurant. They were INCREDIBLE! Absolutely delicious!
Food: 5
Service: 5
Our waitress wasn't rude, but also not friendly. We ordered out steaks medium, and they came raw - cold to the touch on the inside - vegetables were undercooked, and potatoes were bland. We asked for the steak to be cooked more, and the waitress and manager both agreed the doneness was unacceptable. They were both very nice about it. We were told one of our drinks would be compted because of the undercooked meat. When the bill came, we were charged for everything. We questioned this, and she took the bill back to fix it but did not remove one of the drinks. She just rearranged the order of the items on the ticket. We paid and left. Not worth the drive from Chico for the food, service, and price.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 2
Service: 1
Delicious meal and excellent service. A hidden gem.
Restaurantji Recommends
Food was great, butter board was superb (a bit much for 2), shrimp scampi & wagyu steak were delicious, warm brownie with vanilla ice cream was divine and our server was wonderful.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
My wife and I have eaten there twice. The food and the service was outstanding. Stephanie did a great job during our entire meals. Nice quiet atmosphere. Great place for date night.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Recommended dishes: Monkey Bites
My first time here, I really enjoyed the wine flight and my pasta! Our waitress was awesome and we’ll definitely be back :)
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
First off, overall we had a great experience! Our waitress was spot on with making sure our drinks were full and our meal was goood. We were well taken care of. The overall vibe of the restaurant is comfortable but a bit wide open. Drinks were good and the food was, for the most part, delicious. Wife thoroughly enjoyed her filet and lobster. My sea bass was tasty but not super exciting. The Caesar salad was great and the patatas bravas was perfectly prepared and delicious! This place is a little off the beaten path but we'll definitely be going here again. BTW, you've gotta try the maple old fashioned! It's a bit sweet but delicious!
Atmosphere: 3
Food: 4
Service: 5
I now have another great reason to visit Durham. For years the Almendra has has been a great place for wine tasting and bar. As a steakhouse I had the Bone Marrow as an appetizer (sorry no pic) and the rib eye as the main course along with a lovely cobbler as desert. A fine bottle of Pinot Noir to go with the dinner. Personally the only faux pas the wait staff were a trying too hard to make a good impression, hopefully this will improve over time. I feel definitely worth the trip
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 4
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