The seafood place has ice raining from the ceiling. That’s awesome. Indian food was decent but not memorable.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 4
Service: 4
Anna Leader
We tried the miso aubergine noodles from one place and the paneer tikka from another - both delicious and quick! There are bathrooms and self serve water, and plenty of seating.
Amy Crapo
We ordered April flowers, May showers, and two other drinks we can’t remember the names of. The bartenders are great, fast and efficient!
Atmosphere: 5
Service: 5
Chris Gladden
Great selections and good prices! Highly recommend to anyone wanting to please a group of different tastes or wants to try several different things from the different vendors!
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Will Hiers
Probably the best place for food options and food pricing nearby
Lepster
I went here as part of a group seeking lunch. I liked that there were multiple restaurants to pick from, that you could order ahead in addition to making an order at the counter. Service was quick at where I ate. My food was ok, but not something I would return to have again. The noise level was too much and the seating was not very comfortable. I did appreciate that they had a dedicated water and ice machine. It's really hard to get free water at a restaurant sometimes. Overall, the concept is not my thing at all - but apparently many do like being there as it was quite busy.
Atmosphere: 2
Food: 3
Service: 3
Jamie Madore
I stopped in for lunch on a Saturday and really enjoyed the variety at Durham Food Hall. There were multiple spots I would happily order from on a return visit—Mexican, Asian, burgers, seafood, a full bar, ice cream, coffee, and more. It’s the kind of place where everyone in a group can find something they like.
My wife is gluten‑free, and Local Seafood was a standout for her. They use a dedicated fryer, so she was able to enjoy fried Calabash‑style seafood and fries—something she rarely gets to have. Her food was flavorful, and her order was ready in about 10 minutes. I went with Corner Yaki and had the Karaage Bowl, which was a really good chicken-and-rice dish.
The atmosphere was lively but not overwhelming. It was busy at lunchtime, but lines moved quickly. Finding seating took a little effort, and because it’s one big open room, it can get loud with very little to absorb sound.
Where I think there’s room for improvement is in the facilities and general upkeep. There are only four single restrooms, and one is staff‑only, so there was a line every time I walked by. For a place made up entirely of food vendors, larger restroom facilities would make a big difference.
Cleanliness and stocking also seemed to lag behind the crowd level. Staff were actively cleaning, but the drink stations were out of utensils, had napkins on the counters and floor, and could have used a wipe‑down. The trash area stayed messy throughout my visit. Tables were bussed quickly, but the common areas felt like they needed more frequent attention.
Overall, the food and atmosphere were very good, and I’d return for those alone. With expanded restroom capacity and a more efficient approach to keeping shared spaces clean and stocked, it would be an even better experience.
Atmosphere: 4
Food: 5
Service: 5
William Barber
The burger was super delicious and the tater tots are a must.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Crochetlover
Lots of options! Loved trying many different kinds of food!
The seafood place has ice raining from the ceiling. That’s awesome. Indian food was decent but not memorable.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 4
Service: 4
We tried the miso aubergine noodles from one place and the paneer tikka from another - both delicious and quick! There are bathrooms and self serve water, and plenty of seating.
We ordered April flowers, May showers, and two other drinks we can’t remember the names of. The bartenders are great, fast and efficient!
Atmosphere: 5
Service: 5
Great selections and good prices! Highly recommend to anyone wanting to please a group of different tastes or wants to try several different things from the different vendors!
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Probably the best place for food options and food pricing nearby
I went here as part of a group seeking lunch. I liked that there were multiple restaurants to pick from, that you could order ahead in addition to making an order at the counter. Service was quick at where I ate. My food was ok, but not something I would return to have again. The noise level was too much and the seating was not very comfortable. I did appreciate that they had a dedicated water and ice machine. It's really hard to get free water at a restaurant sometimes. Overall, the concept is not my thing at all - but apparently many do like being there as it was quite busy.
Atmosphere: 2
Food: 3
Service: 3
I stopped in for lunch on a Saturday and really enjoyed the variety at Durham Food Hall. There were multiple spots I would happily order from on a return visit—Mexican, Asian, burgers, seafood, a full bar, ice cream, coffee, and more. It’s the kind of place where everyone in a group can find something they like.
My wife is gluten‑free, and Local Seafood was a standout for her. They use a dedicated fryer, so she was able to enjoy fried Calabash‑style seafood and fries—something she rarely gets to have. Her food was flavorful, and her order was ready in about 10 minutes. I went with Corner Yaki and had the Karaage Bowl, which was a really good chicken-and-rice dish.
The atmosphere was lively but not overwhelming. It was busy at lunchtime, but lines moved quickly. Finding seating took a little effort, and because it’s one big open room, it can get loud with very little to absorb sound.
Where I think there’s room for improvement is in the facilities and general upkeep. There are only four single restrooms, and one is staff‑only, so there was a line every time I walked by. For a place made up entirely of food vendors, larger restroom facilities would make a big difference.
Cleanliness and stocking also seemed to lag behind the crowd level. Staff were actively cleaning, but the drink stations were out of utensils, had napkins on the counters and floor, and could have used a wipe‑down. The trash area stayed messy throughout my visit. Tables were bussed quickly, but the common areas felt like they needed more frequent attention.
Overall, the food and atmosphere were very good, and I’d return for those alone. With expanded restroom capacity and a more efficient approach to keeping shared spaces clean and stocked, it would be an even better experience.
Atmosphere: 4
Food: 5
Service: 5
The burger was super delicious and the tater tots are a must.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Lots of options! Loved trying many different kinds of food!
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Nice place to get a quick lunch and dinner
Atmosphere: 4
Food: 5
Service: 5
Restaurantji Recommends
Great food!!
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Great location with a lot of different types of food. The seafood and dumplings are some of my favorites.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Good experience a lot of variety of food as well as a bar and multiple bars even a place for snacks I will definitely go back
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Great food, got Ramen and Mexican and coffee all in one place! Fun atmosphere but was busy and had limited seating if you had a lot of people.
Atmosphere: 4
Food: 5
Service: 4
Food is awful and the owner is a terrible human being. There are plenty of places to spend your money in Durham, spend it elsewhere.
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