The Restaurant at The Durham

Poor overall, would not go back. Two immediate fixes the management can make: 1) runners never knew where the food was going, two people in our group got someone else's order, so it didn't have the customizations we asked for and we had two people eating while five people waited for their food. We saw this happen every single time food came out of the kitchen, the runner would literally go table to table asking if what they were carrying was that tables food, and 2) don't use the vacuum cleaner throughout the restaurant while people are dining. We could hear each other speak, made us feel like they should have just closed between servings. Food was a mixed bag.

We had a lovely time. It was heavily air-conditioned so we were glad we brought COATS. Our food tasted excellent, but it took longer to get it than we expected. We will go back again for brunch.

The Sunday Supper was fantastic. The cook on the chicken was perfect, with the right texture on the fry coating, and perfectly moist chicken underneath. The jalapeño glaze, and the blueberry bbq sauces were fantastic and really kicked the chicken up to the next level. The corn was decadent and delicious, and the tomatoes with the mint was a great contrast to the corn. The saltines in the blueberry cobbler dessert was an unexpected and pleasant surprise and really enhanced that dish. The best part of all was that my family enjoyed, and were fully engaged during dinner

It was enjoyable. Not the best experience I've ever had, but not the worst either. Satisfactory.

Excellent food, service and atmosphere. Look for one of their dinner events, always fantastic!

It was just an okay experience. We had a party of 4 adults for Father's Day Brunch. The food was good but nothing memorable. Although not every table was full the service was slow. We asked for salt for our eggs and by the time we got it our food was cold. The music is strange and someone commented it sounded like we were about to enter an aquarium. A nice jazz playlist would be welcome. We'll give them another chance when it's not a special occasion.

I want to express praise and gratitude to Desmond at the Durham Hotel. I had been calling the rooftop restaurant for a couple of weeks to try and modify a reservation for a birthday party and after five or six attempts, they had not called me back. I eventually called the hotel and Desmond answered and even though it is completely separate and outside of his job responsibilities, he took down all my information and reached out to them on my behalf . Desmond was able to modify my reservation so that I did not have to drive down there an hour each way. He was very professional and I enjoyed talking with him. He is definitely in the right line of work because I felt like I was talking to a friend. Details matter, and Customer Service should still matter. Thank you, Desmond!! Sincerely, William / reservation 9546

We had a fantastic graduation/Mother's Day brunch at the Coffee Shop. The fixed menu ensured enough variety for our party of 6, which included 1 person who didn't eat beef or pork. The table pastries was a nice touch - though they should determine the order based on the size of the party. Our meals were very tasty, fresh and hot upon arrival. No complaints as everyone quickly started eating after we blessed the food. Wait staff were friendly, attentive and courteous. Atmosphere was nice. We had good space between tables so couldn't hear anyone else's conversations. Also we had enough room to not have anyone walking in and around our table. The privacy was fantastic! Everyone in my party agreed this is a place we'd revisit on a future trip to Durham!

My mom had a wonderful time for the Mother's Day Brunch. Food was really good. Mars was a great server.

I really enjoyed the experience. The ambiance was on point, very relaxed atmosphere and not too noisy. The staff were very attentive, but not over bearing. I liked the fact that each course was brought to your table, as opposed to it being buffet style. The food was delicious. I am glad I made this choice, to help my mother celebrate Mothers Day.

I love that the music is up at the mezzanine level, which allows for easy conversation. One of the few restaurants where you can hear everyone at the table. Priceless.

Hotel is beautiful but brunch not worth the money. Food average, cocktails so-so and price is $$$$$.

Excellent brunch after church! Shrimp & grits were outstanding! Brunch drinks were well made and delish. Our server - Letief (sp?) - recommended the shrimp & grits and he was right!

The owners hate Jews more than they want to feed people with food insecurity.

The New Orleans special Sunday evening supper was delicious; our server was attentive and friendly; and the tables are spaced out enough that it was possible to have (and hear) a conversation. Highly recommended.