The Boot Room is the adjoining restaurant to Beer Study Durham so it's a great spot if you're…read morelooking for a casual spot to hang out with friends! While the majority of their menu consists of sandwiches and burgers, my most go-to and recommendation is their Cobb salad which is hearty and delicious! I also often order their tots and love the sauces they come with.

The smoked wings were delicious. They tasted more air fried or baked than deep fried which was a…read moreplus. The sauerkraut sausage with pretzel bun wasn't my thing. Super flavorful and huge and juicy but just wasn't into the flavor profile. My husband loved it. The pimento Mac and cheese is definitely more of a preference thing because my daughter said it tastes very "different", my husband thought it tasted like how his mom used to make it which he loved, and I wasn't a fan. It wasn't objectionable but just not my cup of tea. Something to note is that the pimento taste is very mild and not spicy whatsoever for those who may be concerned. Service was good. Great spot to bring your pup. The outdoor area is VERY dog friendly and they have a tap at the end of the bar specifically for filling dog water bowls which they provide. Cool spot with good food. Would return.

I have been to the spot several time in various guises. It's a great location. This iteration seems…read morelike the best for the area: it's very family friendly, with tons of games and playground area for the younger set. I came at 5:45 on a Monday (because no other places are open on Mondays!), and was one of maybe four me. In the place. The rest were moms with one or two (or more!) kids, some waiting for dad to join them after work. I ate in a covered patio that in a few months will be too hot to endure. But tonight, mid-March, it's a sunny delight. I ordered a smashburger and a Kingstown Negroni. Drae stirred my drink and out the order in, and it arrived with fries just minutes later. Juicy double patty burger, caramelized onions, cheese, salt & pepper fries. Fresh and very tasty. WiFi was fast, music was smooth but subdued. (Think Sade and Barry White dueling. Wish I wasn't alone!) Kids were everywhere, but very well-behaved and in explore mode, which I find adorable! There are outside areas covered in open or tarps, clear flexi-glass walled off areas, and true "indoor" places you can watch TV in. Everything from Top Gear to REN & Stimpy. A great way to spend an early dinner/very late lunch.

A decent spot, but caters more towards the crowd that wants to drink while their kids run around…read more Lakewood Social is a nice casual spot with a decent drink and food menu that really caters to the day drinking millennial crowd with kids. It's kind of a bug and feature. They have the order from your table QR code set up where you can get drinks and food served to you either inside or out. The service is always quick and prompt. This place is great on a nice day. It's not somewhere I would typically seek out myself unless with friends (with kids) or hosting a small party (where there might be friends (with kids) attending.

Back in NC for a visit and headed to THBB for our fist meal…read more Sat outside and enjoyed perhaps the best grilled chicken sandwich (on naan) that I've ever had - and I've had some delicious ones here. And the staff is super attentive and friendly to everyone in the place. They have a new-to-me slogan - don't yelp, we're here to help - which I think is fantastic because it's all about giving people the opportunity to make things right, not bitching on social media. Definitely nothing to complain about tonight. This place is great. And I love their celebration of minds of all kinds.

We had an awesome evening! Came to watch the Olympics and have a beer. We sat at the bar and Julia…read morewas super attentive and took great care of us. Our food was amazing and the beer selection was great. Definitely will come back!! No pics- ate all the food.

We visited Aaktun on a Sunday morning for brunch. We had made a reservation the week prior and were…read moreseated right away. The inside of the restaurant is gorgeous and feels like a trendy spot in Mexico. They have a DJ playing music during brunch time. We were initially concerned it would be too loud and hard to talk over, but it was actually the perfect volume and only enhanced our experience. Food was excellent! We got a breakfast sandwich, loaded tater tots, and poke. All were very fresh and well made - especially the fish dish!

**Update 5/12/2026 - I made a reservation to take my mom to brunch on Sunday at 10:15. When we…read morearrived, the hostess said the reservation had been made for outside. I explained and showed her that I booked standard seating and she said that meant outside, which I thought was strange because I was very careful not to book either option that was clearly labeled outdoor. I told her that we wanted a table inside and she said "I have a table that has a reservation for 11:30, can you be done by then?" I laughed and said "sure" but thought to myself that would be up to them! She asked another hostess to seat us, and after we were seated, we waited about 15 minutes and watched staff walk by our table multiple times and no one came by. The original interactions had already put a bad taste in my mouth, so I called another restaurant downtown and asked how long the wait would be for two. They could seat us in the bar area right away, so we got up and left Aaktun to head there. The first two experiences that I had at Aaktun were great. I'm glad I got to try their food because I won't be back after Sunday's experience.

I have been very well pleased with the food and the service…read more Company is clean and presentable to the public as well as accommodating.

We arrived just before the lunch rush - and wow this place got very busy on a Friday!…read more I had The Rancher with spicy jalapeño dressing. Loved it! They have a lot of different refreshing drink options. I tried the pineapple mint - yum!

What a hidden gem! Perfect place for a low key Friday night dinner…read more Pastas were delicious and so were the warm cookies for dessert! Server was nice and attentive. This would be a great place for a lunch to catch up with old friends! I'll definitely be back!

Venue: very casual. You walk up to the register and order and sit yourself…read more Service: don't let the casualness of this restaurant fool you. The service is exceptional. The server will come to your table and give you service after you find your table. I typically tip when I order (takes lot of trust before the service) and they never fail to provide great one. As a meatasauris, I do not typically turn to salads however, this particular salad, Asian sesame salad with my choice of protein, salmon is to die for. It is very flavorful, sweet, tang and savory. Each bite is fresh and crunchy and love the mandarins that compliments the sweetness of the dressing. Highly recommend if you love salad. Price: depends what you order but this salad is about $30.

Yum! My boyfriend and I split some dishes at the Federal and thoroughly enjoyed our experience. We…read morechose the classic cheeseburger with Swiss cheese and sauce on the side, a cubano, and the fried artichoke salad. Both the cheeseburger and cubano came with hefty servings of French fries fresh out of the fryer. Despite being a little salt heavy, they were flavorful and complimented the sandwiches well. The cubano and burger were both 3/5 for me but I enjoyed both. I'm not a huge meat fan... My boyfriend said they were excellent though! The fried artichoke salad is where I feel like I found my peace. The olives, tomatoes, salad dressing, and all other salad components were awesome. It tasted fresh and the ingredients complimented each other. The fried artichokes were a nice crunch too! I would be back to the Federal for the hot food and good vibes. Service was excellent here as well.

Bartender tonight was so accommodating. I came to watch the Duke UNC game and it was standing room…read moreonly. I'm 7 months pregnant and my feet started to hurt. There were customers at the bar who ordered a drink and thought that was enough to sit there the entire time. The bartender nicely asked them that if they weren't going to order more food or drink it would be polite if they gave up their seats to paying customers. I finally got to sit down and rest while I enjoyed the game. Great food and even better service!

Great food and atmosphere! My husband and I will be back. The service was terrific! We enjoyed the…read moreatmosphere.

Went here on a first date, ordered drinks at the bar and some fries / Philly Cheesesteak Egg…read moreRolls! All of it was amazing. Tonya at the bar was great, and it was super busy, but everything was in sync, and the scene was popping off. Please get the Philly Cheesesteak Egg Rolls if you go here.

We've been to this place multiple times and always had a great time - tasty fresh food and friendly…read morestaff + generous portion sizes. Today I had baked tilapia stuffed with crab + mashed potatoes and broccoli with the crab sauce and it was probably my favorite meal out of everything I've tried there before (their steak, surf&turf and fries are also always amazing). I also got a half slice of strawberry shortcake to go and can't wait to enjoy it later - it looked fresh and delicious:) I've had their chocolate cake before and both times it was excellent. Their drinks also consistently deliver - we've tried both their cocktails and wine. Their wines are always reasonably priced and I've enjoyed them more than in some "fancier" spots in Durham. Love this spot and will be back many more times.

That strawberry shortcake is something else. 100/10. It's so fluffy and light and creamy. Amazing…read more However, the actual food... not the best. We got a lobster roll with fries. Not that great and the fries were more fried than potato. Maybe 2/5. I got a greek salad with chicken and it was oddly sweet? Like really sweet and the feta is a strange texture (i love feta this one tastes different almost like the vegan cheeses). Also, $24 for a greek salad with chicken...? Little too much. Chicken was good but not a great salad. Service was super quick, in and out in less than an hour and we take our time eating. Overall, wouldn't come back for food but would totally come back for the cake!!

Very delicious! The menu is not huge, but everything sounded amazing, which honestly made it hard…read moreto choose. I ended up getting the Harvest Hash and it was incredible. The waiter was super friendly, and the coffee refills kept coming the whole meal. Definitely would recommend!

I've been to True Flavors several times and usually enjoy it, but our visit last week was…read moredisappointing. We were a party of four, though only three of us had arrived. The hostess asked us to wait until all four were present, which was reasonable. When we realized our fourth friend might not make it, we let her know we'd like to be seated and order anyway. She was surprisingly rude in every interaction. The restaurant was not busy as there were several empty tables and no one waiting. When we were finally seated, she removed the extra chair in an exaggerated way, as if to make a point that our missing friend wouldn't be welcome. It felt unnecessarily hostile and set a negative tone for the visit. The irony is that our server was wonderful and the food was great--otherwise we likely would have left. I rarely leave negative reviews because I understand people have off days, but the level of unprofessionalism and rudeness was over the top. It's disappointing to see that kind of attitude at a place we've enjoyed for years, and unfortunately it makes us hesitant to return.