My partner and I came on a weekend evening for dinner. It was very crowded when we came, luckily we had a reservation. The ambiance was very modern and sophisticated while also a bit eclectic with animal models all over the walls and ceiling. We ordered raw oysters and a plate of crackers to start. I ordered the Rigatoni alla vodka which was delicious with a generous amount of seafood. We ended the meal with an ice cream sandwich with caramel popcorn which was very refreshing. Overall we had a great experience and will definitely return!
Von Lewis
Had drinks night of seeing a show at DPAC, also stayed in the Museum 21c Hotel. Drinks were great and service was speedy, kind, and accommodating. Has brunch the next morning. Short Rib Benny was delicious and the Creme Brûlée French Toast was fantastic and not too sweet. Coffee was a little bitter for my wife but I like strong tastes. Would def come again.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Recommended dishes: French Toast
Chantelle H.
@countinghousenc has become on of my favorite restaurants in the Triangle! And yes, there's an art gallery and bank vault in the building If you're a fan of mussel, the rigatoni alla vodka Flavor profile is absolutely spectacular! Branzino is also a winner accompanied with the crispiest potatos.
Google User
Really delish! love going here :)
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Stacy Spear
I came for the menu pic on Google. Which wasn’t the current. I had a fabulous pork steak. The Scotch I had with it made it a fabulous meal.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Nagee Powell
MORGAN is the best and most vibrant person.The food is delicious, the artwork around is so cool to view, and the vibes are nice here!
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
AmyE
Inconsistent ... beautiful art decor, delicious food but servers dressed causually in street clothes was inconsistent for the otherwise upscale vibe. At this price point, I expected a more uniform appearance.
Jaleigh S.
Everything was amazing. Food was great, the hostess was extremely pleasant and nice. Our server Jud was phenomenal & was VERY familiar with the menu. He made our dining experience ten timea better! 10/10 thanks to Jud. The manager on duty was great too! will definitely return.
Robin K.
I was looking forward to a work dinner here. On my budget, the prices are out of reach. Well. It was DREADFUL. The ambience is soulless, a sort of designer's nightmare of grey. The service was forgetful and chaotic. But what really disappointed was the food. I had the mushroom dish -- a soggy, cold mess. For $$$$$$$. Not going back.
Steven Wilson
rooms are great. food is definitely good nice home
The location is wonderful. The environment is perfect for social interaction or a romantic one on one. Food is amazing. Drinks are very well done. The decor is fun and stylish. Staff are always nice and bend over backwards to make your night memorable. It's a downtown location so it's a bit expensive but I've always walked out feeling like I hit my moneys worth.
Lori R.
We continue to have nothing but terrific experiences at this restaurant when we stay at the 21C. This time we did breakfast and the service we received from Ann Marie was worthy of 5 stars alone for her caring, her kindness, her professionalism and for making me feel truly special for my birthday. Husband had their Breakfast Biscuit Sandwich with Tots while I had the Smoked Salmon BLT with Tots. She even brought me a birthday breakfast brulee for dessert complete with candle! And get this...she told us the pink penguin would be happy to visit us and she took my pic with him! Plus made sure I got a pic with the breakfast brulee. On top of it, she gave us our tea and coffee to go, as well as the rest of my sandwich, which we took back up to the room. All tasted terrific as always and we were made to feel so welcome and special from the moment we arrived and were greeted by a beautiful friendly Hostess. Much appreciation!
Lauren Bentz
We had an excellent pre-DPAC show dinner. Excellent service from Makenzie, fantastic food, great cocktails and mocktails, and a great atmosphere. For apps, our table had the wings, elote deviled eggs, and shrimp ceviche. They were all outstanding. For dinner, we had the burgers, orecchiette, and trout. Again, everything was beautifully presented and scrumptious. I would absolutely come back here again. Thanks!
R Matt Branson
Bar/Restaurant in the 21C Museum Hotel. Grabbed drinks and then wondered around checking out the Art Exhibits.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Alexandria Gabrielle Urbina
Disappointing and over priced. I ordered the only vegetarian friendly entre which was the crispy oyster mushrooms, which I was excited about because I love mushrooms. However I was served a plate of underwhelming sautéed mushrooms on the side of 4 very small “fried” oyster mushroom pieces. The sautéed mushrooms were edible but the “fried” mushrooms were a chalky, clumpy, flavorless mess. In fact they looked like the batter was only flour. Texture was disgusting, weirdly greasy, and soggy. It was served on a bed of poor quality lettuce tossed in a bitter dressing. My friends order some oysters which they enjoyed but the plating was sad and not deserving of the cost of the food. Our service was not bad but not noteworthy either. Our server didn’t to care that I hadn’t touched my food for over an hour. I should’ve spoke with the manager but at that point I just wanted to leave. The weird gray dividers also make the space feel smaller and office-like. No redeeming qualities worst dining experience in Durham.
My partner and I came on a weekend evening for dinner. It was very crowded when we came, luckily we had a reservation. The ambiance was very modern and sophisticated while also a bit eclectic with animal models all over the walls and ceiling. We ordered raw oysters and a plate of crackers to start. I ordered the Rigatoni alla vodka which was delicious with a generous amount of seafood. We ended the meal with an ice cream sandwich with caramel popcorn which was very refreshing. Overall we had a great experience and will definitely return!
Had drinks night of seeing a show at DPAC, also stayed in the Museum 21c Hotel. Drinks were great and service was speedy, kind, and accommodating. Has brunch the next morning. Short Rib Benny was delicious and the Creme Brûlée French Toast was fantastic and not too sweet. Coffee was a little bitter for my wife but I like strong tastes. Would def come again.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Recommended dishes: French Toast
@countinghousenc has become on of my favorite restaurants in the Triangle! And yes, there's an art gallery and bank vault in the building If you're a fan of mussel, the rigatoni alla vodka Flavor profile is absolutely spectacular! Branzino is also a winner accompanied with the crispiest potatos.
Really delish! love going here :)
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
I came for the menu pic on Google. Which wasn’t the current. I had a fabulous pork steak. The Scotch I had with it made it a fabulous meal.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
MORGAN is the best and most vibrant person.The food is delicious, the artwork around is so cool to view, and the vibes are nice here!
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Inconsistent ... beautiful art decor, delicious food but servers dressed causually in street clothes was inconsistent for the otherwise upscale vibe. At this price point, I expected a more uniform appearance.
Everything was amazing. Food was great, the hostess was extremely pleasant and nice. Our server Jud was phenomenal & was VERY familiar with the menu. He made our dining experience ten timea better! 10/10 thanks to Jud. The manager on duty was great too! will definitely return.
I was looking forward to a work dinner here. On my budget, the prices are out of reach. Well. It was DREADFUL. The ambience is soulless, a sort of designer's nightmare of grey. The service was forgetful and chaotic. But what really disappointed was the food. I had the mushroom dish -- a soggy, cold mess. For $$$$$$$. Not going back.
rooms are great. food is definitely good nice home
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Restaurantji Recommends
The location is wonderful. The environment is perfect for social interaction or a romantic one on one. Food is amazing. Drinks are very well done. The decor is fun and stylish. Staff are always nice and bend over backwards to make your night memorable. It's a downtown location so it's a bit expensive but I've always walked out feeling like I hit my moneys worth.
We continue to have nothing but terrific experiences at this restaurant when we stay at the 21C. This time we did breakfast and the service we received from Ann Marie was worthy of 5 stars alone for her caring, her kindness, her professionalism and for making me feel truly special for my birthday. Husband had their Breakfast Biscuit Sandwich with Tots while I had the Smoked Salmon BLT with Tots. She even brought me a birthday breakfast brulee for dessert complete with candle! And get this...she told us the pink penguin would be happy to visit us and she took my pic with him! Plus made sure I got a pic with the breakfast brulee. On top of it, she gave us our tea and coffee to go, as well as the rest of my sandwich, which we took back up to the room. All tasted terrific as always and we were made to feel so welcome and special from the moment we arrived and were greeted by a beautiful friendly Hostess. Much appreciation!
We had an excellent pre-DPAC show dinner. Excellent service from Makenzie, fantastic food, great cocktails and mocktails, and a great atmosphere. For apps, our table had the wings, elote deviled eggs, and shrimp ceviche. They were all outstanding. For dinner, we had the burgers, orecchiette, and trout. Again, everything was beautifully presented and scrumptious. I would absolutely come back here again. Thanks!
Bar/Restaurant in the 21C Museum Hotel. Grabbed drinks and then wondered around checking out the Art Exhibits.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Disappointing and over priced. I ordered the only vegetarian friendly entre which was the crispy oyster mushrooms, which I was excited about because I love mushrooms. However I was served a plate of underwhelming sautéed mushrooms on the side of 4 very small “fried” oyster mushroom pieces. The sautéed mushrooms were edible but the “fried” mushrooms were a chalky, clumpy, flavorless mess. In fact they looked like the batter was only flour. Texture was disgusting, weirdly greasy, and soggy. It was served on a bed of poor quality lettuce tossed in a bitter dressing. My friends order some oysters which they enjoyed but the plating was sad and not deserving of the cost of the food. Our service was not bad but not noteworthy either. Our server didn’t to care that I hadn’t touched my food for over an hour. I should’ve spoke with the manager but at that point I just wanted to leave. The weird gray dividers also make the space feel smaller and office-like. No redeeming qualities worst dining experience in Durham.
Atmosphere: 1
Food: 1