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    313 Franklin

    4.7 (145 reviews)
    Open • 11:00 am - 10:00 pm
    Updated 3 months ago

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    Moderate noise
    Hipster
    Trendy
    Good for groups

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    Fried fish and collard greens!! Delicious!!
    E Marie F.

    Excellent food, wait service was very friendly. Sweet potato cornbread and biscuits were delicious. Ordered some to-go. Great history. Will return.

    Harry E.

    Cool atmospheref bartender was very nice.. I couldn't come up with any complaints Lunch was really Definitely coming back with my friends

    Devin C.

    AMAZING!! Food and drinks! 100% would recommend this place place! The atmosphere is incredible the service is top notch!! The bartender was knowledgeable and attentive our server was wonderful. We will absolutely come here again. We got the crab stuffed mushrooms (delicious) then I got the fillet with shrimp, bake potato and salad with an espresso martini, my husband got cajun pasta with a hot tea! We were thoroughly impressed!! Highly recommend! As Travelers from Texas

    Chris C.

    What a great location in the old schoolhouse! And our server Ciara was just perfect! Fried duck wantons. That was a meal in itself! We had the salmon, the scallops and the sea bass with beurre blanc! All great! And I decided on the margarita flight for desert!

    Mahi Mahi with mango. Very good.
    Tony H.

    This is an old school house (1950?) that has been converted to a restaurant. Interior is beautiful with a refreshing feeling of comfort. Service was top notch and very friendly. Wide selection of food to satisfy any craving. The portions were not obnoxiousness huge like some places. Only complaint is they seem to over cook everything just a bit. Not enough to make me not want to come back but it seemed to be consistent as other tables complained also. May just be a bad night for the chef. Definitely on my list of places to return to.

    Sirloin Tips. Schoolhouse rolls. Old Thyme Sour (cocktail). All delicious.

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    The food is great love the appetizer nice vibe you should check it out. CathyAnn Johnson

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    Good food. Great service. Nice setting for the area. People are friendly nice small town environment,

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    Everything is always amazing,10/10 recommend, service, food, and atmosphere is fabulous!

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    Food was delicious! The waitress customer service was incredibly great which is rare and far in between this day and time.

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    A great surprise traveling through the area, highly recommend!! Food and service were excellent.

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    Food was great but the service was outstanding! We love this place. Whenever we have company from out of town this is our go to!

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    The Velvet Hippo Bar & Lounge - Holiday Decor!

    The Velvet Hippo Bar & Lounge

    4.5(109 reviews)
    66.4 mi
    •$$

    Great small bites. I recommend you trying the Elote dip it was AMAZING and perfect for sharing with…read moretwo or more friends! They have great drink specials for different days of the week! Very speedy service all of their bartenders are very sweet and will fix whatever drink to your liking The vibes are disco balls on the ceiling very open very Miami Beach vibes they have an indoor and an outdoor seating area not only that they have fireplaces. If you get a little too far from their heated porch area! The vibes just don't stop. They have an aesthetic fireplace in side as well as a fake tree in the middle beautiful for taking pictures Their bathrooms are adorable, but you might have to wait a little bit on a busy day. But this is the same problem with every bar. Very glad that they have more than one bathroom.

    Stopped by the Velvet Hippo while out in downtown Durham. When you arrive parking can be a bit…read moretricky in this area as you'll need to find street parking or park in a nearby lot. When you walk in you'll need to either take the elevator or stairs up to the third floor. Once inside the bar you'll feel like you've been transported to an upscale, tropical bar. To order you'll need to walk up to the bar to place your order. I ordered the Hot Girl Summer (Olmeca Altos Reposado, fresh watermelon, Gran Gala orange liqueur, house-made habanero syrup, lime, salt half rim) which was so good. I also ordered a cheetahs do it in the dark (Astral Añejo tequila, Licor 43, Caffè Borghetti liqueur, espresso, orange twist) which was also excellent. I'd recommend walking out to the rooftop if it isn't too hot. There are several tables and the views of the city are nice. Definitely will come back to the velvet hippo next time I'm in Durham.

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    FARMERS ONLY - as smoky and delicious as a rancher's dating profile (Cerrissa)

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    The Velvet Hippo Bar & Lounge - Avocado toast with chopped egg, tomato, onion, and pepitas

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    Fleming Mountain Grill - Decadent Bacon sampler!

    Fleming Mountain Grill

    4.6(77 reviews)
    80.2 mi
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    This is one of our favorite Lynchburg places…read more The salad bar is amazing to start and then there are many options for the "main course" in terms of steak, chicken (of course) and fish. Make sure you try some of the amazing sides.

    We recently met some friends for dinner at Fleming Mountain Grill, and while we had an enjoyable…read moreevening, the food and overall experience didn't quite live up to the expectations I had going in. I really liked the atmosphere, and there were a few highlights. The drinks were good, the blackened scallop appetizer was delicious, and the duck wonton was probably my favorite bite of the night. I also thought it was really interesting to watch the steak being cut and measured right at the table, that was a nice touch. We ordered the 14 oz. ribeye with Brussels sprouts and mac and cheese. The steak was good, but for the price point, I expected more. The mac and cheese was especially disappointing. It wasn't particularly cheesy or creamy and, honestly, was pretty bland. When you're paying fine-dining prices, I expect even the simple sides to feel thoughtfully prepared. That's probably my biggest takeaway. The restaurant is described as fine dining, so I went in expecting something a little more unique, whether that was in the menu, presentation, flavors, or overall experience. There just wasn't much that felt distinctive enough to justify the price for me. Maybe my expectations are simply a little higher because we're foodies and really enjoy seeking out restaurants that surprise us or give us something memorable. We had a nice evening with friends, and there were definitely some things I enjoyed, but based on the food and value, I don't think I'd go back. I really wanted to love it, especially because I had heard good things and went in with high hopes. Unfortunately, it just didn't leave me feeling like the experience matched the price.

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    Fleming Mountain Grill - Inside

    Inside

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    Fleming Mountain Grill - Grilled salmon with honey orange glaze

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    Grilled salmon with honey orange glaze

    1717 The Rooftop - View from rooftop.

    1717 The Rooftop

    3.6(16 reviews)
    87.7 mi

    The views are always a plus when coming here, no doubt about that. We stopped in and sat at the bar…read moreto get a drink and grab a quick bite to eat, I had the jumbo crab cakes and my wife had the salmon. The crab cakes were okay, not as flavorful as I had them before, but the fingerlings were tasteful, the shrimp had a good grilled flavor, I ordered an $8 side of shrimp and received six pieces, which I thought was a little odd for a side order, my drink was nice and strong. Unfortunately, my wifes salmon was completely burnt on the bottom which was disappointing. Our food had already taken so long to come out that by that point, we didn't even want to wait around to have the issue addressed or the salmon remade. My wifes drink was also very syrupy and overly sweet, we addressed this with the bartender and she said she could add another shot for $8, we kindly declined and she took it off our bill which was nice. The service from the bartender was good, our food just took way too long and then we spent all that time waiting only for the meal itself to be mediocre. The views and atmosphere are still great, but the food experience this time around definitely fell short.

    Nice views in what appears to be a nice hotel. Our waitress was very friendly and knowledgeable. I…read morehad a mocktail that was good. I ordered the shrimp/salmon scampi. The scallops were not great and it was so salty. I enjoy salty food but it was a little much. My husband had the duck and really enjoyed it. The sauce had a cinnamon type of flavor that was good. The blue crab hushpuppies were kind of just normal hushpuppies, not a lot of crab. For the price the food was very mid level. We took a step out to the balcony which I thought was kind of lacking as well. You call yourself "the rooftop" but the outdoor area is very small, has one sitting area, and two small, knee level tables that don't have chairs. If you were to sit at the seating area, you couldn't even see over the wall at the view. The restaurant still had the breakfast cereals/bar out from breakfast which was fine but I would've put that away. I don't think we would come back since I don't drink alcohol anymore and the food wasn't worth returning. If you want a nice bar to sit at, then this would be perfect.

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    Honey Soy Salmon

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    View from 1717

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    Postino Village District

    Postino Village District

    4.4(236 reviews)
    71.3 mi
    •$$
    Happy hour specials
    Catering service

    First time here. Been wanting to come for a while and so glad I did. I arrived and it was already…read morepacked at 530 on Saturday. Outdoor seating looked really nice. Wish it wasn't 100 out. Good reason to come back. Started with prickly pear margarita with mescal. Yum! Had a white wine after. It was ok. My friend and I shared 4 bruschetta's- smoked salmon and pesto, artichoke, caprese, and apple, Brie and fig. Favs were smoked salmon and apple and Brie. The fries were amazing. Salmon board was good too. The bread on the board was much better than the bruschetta. Ambiance is great. Service as well. Will be back!

    Absolutely love Postino! This is my go to lunch spot with coworkers. We've been numerous times…read moreand are never disappointed. My go to meal is the half panini and tomato soup. Their roast beef panini is on par with Portillo's a long standing Chicago beef restaurant (IYKYK). I've NEVER had a beef sandwich that was better than Portillo's but Postino you managed to take a hometown classic and elevate it to a point beyond my expectations - if you get this sandwich I recommend getting it on the ciabatta bread versus focaccia. Let's not overlook the tomato soup - it's so rich and flavorful. For a lighter lunch my go to is the tuna panini with broccoli salad. They are known for their boards, I've not had the bruschetta yet but it looks delicious. My favorite board is the hummus. One thing I hate is when a restaurant gives you a big bowl of hummus and not enough pita. That is not the case here, you'll get pita, toasted bread, and a variety of vegetables to scoop up the velvety humus covered in cherry tomatoes, red onion and feta. For date night enjoy a Violet Femme a gin cocktail that tastes as lovely as it looks. The service here is top notch! Everyone is fantastic. I'll have to come back to this review to note the serves names we've had because they have all been exceptional. Now let's talk about the vibe! Postino's nailed the indoor/outdoor feel. Plenty of windows that are open on nice days, plants galore and the decor gives you a cool like rockstar but classy feel. 5 stars doesn't feel like enough.

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    Postino Village District
    Postino Village District
    Postino Village District

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    313 Franklin - tradamerican - Updated October 2026

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