I could not say enough amazing things about succotash! From the wonderful and friendly servers to…read morethe delicious food, we had an incredible meal here. I also loved that it wasn't in a crowded downtown area and had parking available. Started with the crispy Brussel sprouts and they were so, so good. I got the gumbo and it was the perfect amount of flavor and heat. We will be back to try more!

We love Succotash and will absolutely return. The music, atmosphere, New Orleans ingredients and…read morecharm, and genuinely good Texas-style brisket are what keep bringing us back. This review is offered as constructive feedback to the staff, management, and ownership of a restaurant we want to see succeed. Today we stopped in during Sunday brunch and placed a takeout order for one pound of brisket and jambalaya. The wait was approximately an hour. I understand that brunch is busy, and the restaurant appeared to be working with two servers, a bartender, a busser, and several people in the kitchen. The front-of-house staff seemed to be doing what they could. The issue appears to be kitchen execution and order flow. Operationally, an order consisting primarily of slicing a pound of already-prepared brisket and portioning jambalaya should not remain in the same production queue for an hour. This is less a staffing criticism than a process problem. Management may want to look at ticket prioritization, a dedicated expediter during peak periods, separation of simple takeout orders from full dine-in tickets, and clearer ownership of orders from receipt through handoff. When the food is already prepared, throughput should be measured in minutes, not an hour. That matters because a restaurant can have excellent food and hardworking people and still lose customers through a bottleneck in the process. The objective shouldn't be to make everyone work harder; it should be to design the kitchen flow so the same people can work smarter and move appropriate orders through faster. Parking has also become increasingly difficult and is worth considering as the restaurant continues to draw a crowd. None of this changes what we enjoy about Succotash. We love the food, the music, the authenticity and the character of the place. We'll be back. But an hour for this particular takeout order points to an operational problem worth fixing. Great food deserves equally great execution.

I've been to this restaurant twice now and it hits every time. I apologize for not having photos…read morebut I'll have to add them next time. The Crawfish and Shrimp Croquettes are delicious. They're full and you don't have to wonder where the meat is within the ball. The Gumbo with Tasso Ham, Andouille, Chicken, Okra has all the flavor you'd ever want. It's so warm and good. Even better with the bread if you ask me but you don't need the bread to enjoy it. The fried NC catfish over Red Beans and Rice, and Smoked Ham is so perfect. The catfish is fried just right and the flavor coming from the red beans and rice lights up your tastebuds. My absolute favorite entre from this restaurant thus far is definitely the blackened redfish with Crawfish Etouffee and Popcorn Rice. Make sure you have a bit of each item on your fork! The flavor is unbelievably delicious. I can't wait to go back honestly!

Great place to grab NOLA-inspired food in the heart of Downtown Durham!…read more A few of my friends and I wanted to have a girls' night in Durham. One of the girls is a Durham native and suggested we come here, and I'm glad she did. I LOVE the food in NOLA, but their food is often imitated and not done right. Seraphine does a GREAT job! The space itself is a bit small, so I highly suggest getting a reservation. I love how small it is, though, because it gives it a quaint and cozy feel, which is a lot like the restaurants and places in NOLA. I'm not sure about parking since we walked from the Aloft. The staff was great, and our server gave us great recommendations, which I love. For my drink, I ordered a glass of the Avissi Prosecco Veneto, and it was the best prosecco I think I've ever had! So crisp and delicious. They also have beer, wine, speciality cocktails, a full bar, and THC drinks. We ordered a couple of Caesar salads to share, and they were delicious and crisp. We also ordered the Broiled Oysters Rockefeller-style. Although they tasted good, I prefer my oysters on the half shell, and they serve the broiled oysters on a tray, which I didn't like. For my entree, I ordered the Shrimp and Grits, and it was delicious! The mushrooms added a nice texture that was different, but worked well for the dish. I definitely recommend and can't wait to return!

Hands down this place has some of the best seasoned seafood in town. Everything was so fresh and…read morethe price point was very reasonable. A must visit spot.

I enjoyed Sho Nuff Grande Shrimp. This included a large serving of 24 large shrimp, smoked sausage,…read morecorn and potatoes. This was so delicious. I really enjoyed this. The individuals I dined here with had flounder and catfish and they also enjoyed their food. I also tried the collards and that was also very good. The staff here were upbeat, professional and attentive The restaurant itself isn't fancy. Many areas can use more cleaning such as the paper towels holders on the tables and the bathroom trash can. One operating restroom isn't sufficient for the crowd that comes in and out of this restaurant. Overall, very good seafood and I do recommend. It's Sho Nuff GOOD!

This is a decent four-star Southern bar near the Duke campus. We were driving through town, and we…read morestopped here before visiting the local botanical garden. There's plenty of paid street parking in the area. The interior is a bit dark inside, minimal ambient light from the outside, TVs around the bar. Lunch arrived quickly, I had the patty melt which was a bit over salted, but not too bad. Service from Makena was overall decent, nothing exceptionally bad or good. Pricing for lunch averaged just over $20 per person, including the "included gratuity." It's a fine Place to get standard bar food.

So I asked yelp to recommend a place for a birthday dinner. This was the first on the list. So…read moresince I couldn't get a reservation on my birthday to the place I originally wanted to go, we decided to come here. There is plenty of parking on the backside of the building, paid parking out front, and be careful not to park in the apartment spaces on the side...they sounded pretty serious about towing. I had made a reservation but it was probably unnecessary as it was pretty empty when we arrived (it was about 5pm on a Saturday.) The waitress brought a bottle of water to the table and took our drink order. And I know that this place is literally call it's a Southern thing but can I mention how much I dislike drinking out of mason jars? I ordered the chicken n biscuits, my husband got the country hamburger steak plate, my BiL got wings, and my SiL got the crabcakes. We also orders charred jalapeno & sweet corn hushpuppies and frickles as an appetizer. I was VERY excited about my food. Y'all...the only thing that impressed me were the Frickles. Everything else was distinctly underwhelming. I also ordered Blackberry Betta Have My Money which was not that great. My SiL ordered a espresso martini that they said didn't come from a mix but she said it tasted like it was. The bathrooms were very clean. The decor and the vibe were great. Cute even. I really enjoyed that part of it. After dropping off our food, we never saw our waitress again unless we flagged her down for drink refills. It was especially frustrating since there was automatic gratuity added. And since the place wasn't that busy, it felt like she didn't feel the need to earn her automatic tip. Overall I was disappointed in my birthday dinner. I won't be coming back here.

Good food Good service…read more Good place Good ambiance A lot of food selections Highly recommended

I ordered the large snow crab legs and half pound of crawfish. At first, it did not look like a lot…read moreof food but wow, it filled me up. I wish there was a little bit more sauce. I also ordered a side of rice and it was cooked to perfection. These seafood tasted fresh, which I appreciate it. overall, fantastic. Customer service from start to finish.

Pure Soul is more than just a good food spot. It is the place I take my family to be surrounded by…read moregood vibes, positive energy and like minded people. I honestly feel lucky to experience this place every time I come here. My favorite spot in Durham, NC.

Pure Soul is a must go!! The food is absolutely delicious, especially the fried chicken! It is set…read morein such a cute and welcoming environment, and is very nice and neat. Most of all though, the staff is absolutely amazing! Ace, Kimmy, and Andrew were there the day I went. It was my first time there, and I had never had a hushpuppy before (I'm from the North). They kindly let me tried one (they're delicious), and then offered me a complimentary Arnold Palmer for being my first time! Both my girlfriend and I felt super welcomed and beyond happy with the service!! Everyone must go to Pure Soul! It is fantastic! Will be back soon :)

This is the ONLY place we get our oysters. And their mignonette is very good! Not all are equal…read more We've been coming here for years, and the food is always fresh and delicious. They crack those oysters there and then. Lots of fresh oyster liquor. Not some dried up tasteless oyster. I never once considered waffle fries with tartar sauce. Now, it's almost an addiction. We'll typically sit at the side bar area and chat with the employees, who are always friendly and knowledgeable about what they serve. And we'll grab a beer from the nearby bar- it is a food hall, after all- and enjoy a nice meal. They have new specials based on what's good, and they always make them tasty. We love this spot. Always on our rotation.

This place never disappoints. Came here on a Sunday as a second choice but easily became one of the…read morebest meals in a long time. Plenty of seating since it's shared with all the other vendors. Being that it's in a food hall, if someone in your party doesn't particularly care of Locals, they can easily get something different. This is a huge selling point so that everyone can be happy and full. We ordered: - 4 grilled oysters - a dozen raw oysters - shrimp po boy (with generous portions of shrimp) - some huge fish, maybe snapper? - kale salad Everything about this place is so fresh. You never have to wonder how long it's sat there or if there has been enough patrons to keep the supply fresh. You know at Locals that everything is always on point. Highly recommend to anyone with a fresh seafood itch!

Doesn't matter what you get, it's ALWAYS good! Honey garlic pepper is my fav! The restaurant is a…read morebit of an eye sore but that's how you know it's going to be good! lol

Heard about this spot and wanted to give it a try ! Food was good and fries were fresh ! Service…read morewas fast and easy. There is no where to sit and this is mostly pickup. The wings were really good and juicy. Inside has a mundane look and could use some tlc.

One of the best things about traveling is discovering great places to eat. They're usually not very…read morebig, not part of a large chain, but they're full of magic. Mateo, a Spanish tapas bar in Durham, NC, has everything you could want in a good restaurant. You can't miss it!

Interesting place, I would say it's a great date night type of place. We went as a group and had a…read morefixed menu so our experience was not the standard but the food was good and the service friendly. They don't have a lot of Gluten Free options (aside from the stuff that is naturally GF of course) but they did try to accommodate the need and they do have the Estrella GF beer which no one ever has - on draft even. It's a bit of a twist on an actual Spanish restaurant/tapas with some embellishments that aren't authentic but it isn't a bad place to have a meal.

Although I'm not a fan of sweet with savory, I finished everything on my plate : )…read more We had never tried chicken with waffles before and our server took us through the options and even brought out tasting samples of the different types of butter which were all amazing. It does seem like I'm mixing up brunch and dinner food items though in terms of the flavor profiles. However, the waffles were excellent and the fried chicken had incredible flavor. I'm still not completely sold on the combination but everything on the plate tasted perfect. Highly recommended.

We have been to Dame's Chicken & Waffles a few times at the old Downtown location, once to the…read moreRaleigh location, and now the "new" Durham location. This new East Durham location is a little smaller than the old one, but they kept the brick aesthetic and the same jazz décor; it has great vibes, but it can get a little noisy with large groups. They now have a small parking lot. The new building has charm, although the surrounding area feels industrial and somewhat run-down. One of the restaurant's windows was boarded up, broken glass had spread into the parking-lot entrance, and barbed wire was visible from our table. The chicken is always tangy and moist. I don't know what they put in the breading, but I'm like a moth to a flame to that stuff. The mac and cheese is some of the best in the Triangle. Our server, Lanyah, was a hustler! While there, she had 9 tables, and one of them was a large group of about 10 people. My wife and I each ordered A Classy Hen with a Baby Blueberry and a Peach Apricot Shmear. I liked the Peach Apricot better. My wife got fresh fruit as her side, which was mostly just orange slices. This, unfortunately, is the end of any positives. Because it was just Lanyah, the service was slow, and it appears from our various times coming to Dame's that slow service is the rule, not the exception. Our server said that it was typical to have just a single server, one cook, and a busser--who was not that helpful. Lanyah was still busing some tables and when there was a loud crash that sounded like dishes falling, she ran and checked on it herself. It took her a minute to get us water and then take our order, but it was understandable. She hugged my wife when we were leaving when we told her she deserved better. The cook was doing their best, but it took 48-minutes and 49 seconds to get our order after it was put in...yes, I timed it. One family walked out due to the long wait. There was another male staff member-I'm not sure whether he was the manager, but he spent most of the evening sitting in the bar area. He was not seating people, bringing out orders or drinks, or helping out our overwhelmed server. They were supposed to close at 7:30pm, but we walked out the door at 8:05pm and the large party was still there waiting for their food, with the other man still sitting in the bar. We want to love Dame's, but slow service just overshadows everything else that is positive. Until they hire an appropriate number of staff, we will not be back.