Durham Restaurants-Culinary Epicenter of the Triangle

These restaurants in Durham, NC are chef-owned and highly recommended for an enjoyable fine dining experience.

Five Star***** The Best of All in Food and Service Reservations Recommended
Nana's 2514 University Drive. 919-493-8545 Hours: Mon-Sat 5:30-9pm. Closed Sunday. Our all-time favorite restaurant. Owner Scott Howell excels in sublime yet simple using the freshest local fare.
Four Square 2701 Chapel Hill Road 919-401-9877 Hours: Mon-Sat 5:30-9:30pm Closed Sunday. Stellar American contemporary cuisine produced by chef & owner Shane Ingram. Located in restored Victorian-era mansion.

Italian
Pop's 810 West Peabody St. 919-956-7677 Open seven days 5:30-10:30pm
Excellent lighter northern Italian fare served in a loft warehouse setting.

French
Vin Rouge French Café 2010 Hillsborough Rd.919-416-0406 Hours: Tues-Sun 5:30-10pm. Closed Mondays. True French Bistro: Best steak & frites and calf's liver in the Triangle.
Rue Cler 401 E.Chapel Hill St. 919-682-8844. Mon-Fri 11:30am-2pm: Tues-Sat 5:30pm-10pm. Outstanding Parisian-style restaurant in Downtown Durham. Three-course prix fixe menu can't be beat!

Seafood
Blu Seafood   2002 Hillsborough Rd. 919-286-9777 Hours: Lunch 11am-2:30pm, Dinner Mon-Sat 5-10pm. Closed Sunday.   Upscale, casual fresh seafood with innovative regional classics. Chef Tim Lyons resides with the fish monger.

Steakhouse
Metro 8 Steakhouse   746 Ninth Street 919-416-1700 Nightly 5-11pm.
Twist on classic American steakhouse. Chef/owner Francisco Pirillo reflects his Argentine heritage on several dishes.
Chamas Brightleaf Square 919-682-1309 Hours: Lunch Mon-Fri 11am-2pm; Dinner Mon-Sat 5:30-9:30pm Closed Sunday
True Brazilian steakhouse experience

Asian Fusion
Mt. Fuji Asian Bistro Brightleaf Square 919-680-4968 Hours: Lunch Mon-Fri 11am-3pm Dinner nightly 5-10pm. Large sushi bar and best Chicken Pad Thai

Mediterranean Roots
Café Parizade   2200 West Main St. 919-286-9712 Hours: Lunch Mon-Friday 11:30am-2:30pm, Dinner nightly 5:30-10pm. Spacious restaurant where Mediterranean flavors are at play.
George's Gourmet Garage   737 Ninth St 919-286-4131 Hours: Lunch 11:00am-5pm   Dinner nightly from 5-10pm. Known for their fresh seafood selection and sushi. Lunch fare is market buffet by the pound. Evening Night Life after 10pm

Local Fare
Watts Grocery   1116 Broad Street 919-416-5040 Hours: Lunch 11am-2:30pm, Dinner 5:30-10pm, Closed Monday. Late Night Menu 10:30-1:30PM. Bistro Café offers updated, distinctive take on local North Carolina cuisine by chef/owner Amy Tornquist.
Foster's Market   2694 Durham Chapel Hill Blvd. 919-489-3944 Open 7 days 7:30am-8pm. Sarah Foster's gourmet food market/cafÃ© in a retro setting.
Q-Shack   2510 University Dr 919-402-4227 daily: 11am-9pm The very best North Carolina BBQ served in a very relaxed atmosphere

Mexican
Tonali   3642 Shannon Rd. 919-489-8000 Lunch: Mon-Fri 11am-2:30pm, Dinner Mon-Sat 5:30pm-10pm. Authentic gourmet Mexican menu prepared by chef/owner Andre Macias