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Fairview Dining Room

4.1 (139 reviews)
Closed 6:30 am - 9:30 pm

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Birthday treat
Amanda K.

I've never met an afternoon tea I didn't like, and Fairview didn't change that. I loved the assortment of sweet and savory, which I thought was a nice balance. I loved that we got two flavors of scones, and getting clotted cream is always a pleasure. The little jam jars are adorable and you can't go wrong with bonne maman. The only thing that slightly disappointed me was that there wasn't a jasmine tea on the menu, but there were a lot of great options to choose from and I found something else I enjoyed. The service was great and the vibes were classy but not stuffy. They even gave me a special birthday plate! The price was pretty midrange and I thought it was fair. I would definitely come here again!

Sally M.

Every year, I have Thanksgiving or Christmas dinner at the Washington Duke resort. Year after the year, they never disappoint! The food is prepared and brought to your table with care and love!

Carla O.

This restaurant is located inside the Duke Inn & golf club and it is wonderful. Once you step in , it is a beautiful elegant decor , transports you to earlier years and the service is top notch. To start I had the Brussel sprouts and artisan salad - the Brussel sprouts had a sweetness to it that was amazing !!! For entree I had the short rib rigatoni - the meat just melted in your mouth and the sauce was incredible. Everything was so good I could not leave without dessert . I had the vanilla bean crème brûlée , it was perfection! It is no wonder that this place has awards for its dinning . Definitely try it out !

Waiting on dessert
Melisa S.

Made a reservation for the Fairview, knowing nothing about it except that it was in Duke University's campus. Parking is a breeze and there is plenty of it. You can even valet, if that's your jam. The restaurant is towards the back of the hotel and since it is December, it is decorated beautifully. They literally have Christmas trees in every corner. Service was impeccable from checking in, to checking out. Very professional, very top notch. You would bring someone here to impress them. We were a party of three and were seated in a booth, which was perfect for us. They had someone playing the piano, which was a nice touch. Our food came out in a good amount of time and everything was a good temperature and tasted delicious. We did have dessert and the serving size of that was just right. We left full and happy and commented on how we would definitely return.

Tropical coconut torte
Kyle R.

I was here for an event and it surpassed my expectations. The service was phenomenal and the food was absolutely delicious. The soup was small but a good appetizer size (wish there was more seafood in it), the filet mignon was fantastic though the greens were a bit salty, and the dessert was very filling to end off the meal. It didn't seem crowded but the food took a bit of time to come out. The only thing to make it even better would have been live music, but was still a fabulous meal!

Kristin H.

The first thing you must know about the Fairview Dining Room is that it is located in the renowned Washington Duke Inn & Golf Club, a Durham institution that has served the community for nearly 100 years, first as the Washington Duke Hotel, and as the Washington Duke Inn & Golf Club since 1988 following their move to their current location The Fairview Dining Room is a AAA Four-Diamond rated restaurant, and is one of the most prestigious restaurants in Durham Their weekend brunch slots are highly coveted, so if you're looking to try out their award-winning fare, you better book it ahead of time! Their coffee is supplied by ROAR coffee, and the quality truly shines through! I ordered a vanilla oat milk latte, and I can safely say that they give ole Starbies a run for their money! We started off with their weekly rotating housemade pop tart: this weekend, the chef was offering a decadent yet light cookies and cream pop tart. I must say, though: the word "pop-tart" truly doesn't do this flaky treat justice! We followed the pop tart with the Monte Cristo breakfast sandwich and the Quiche of the day. I can safely say that the Monte Cristo sandwich is probably the most ingenious brunch creation that I've ever had the pleasure of sampling. Set between two powdered-sugar dusted brioche pain perdues (French toasts) is a healthy heaping of San Giuseppe capricola, heritage farm Black Forest ham, Lusty Monk Mustard, cave-aged gruyère, lingonberry jam, and dukes Mayo. Personally, I'm not much of a mustard person and so I tried half the sandwich without the mustard and half with a light layer of it, and it's incredible how much of a difference even a slight amount of mustard makes! We also tried the quiche of the day, which featured prosciutto ham, tomatoes, and onions. The quiche is fresh made every morning, and positively dissolved in your mouth. It was incredibly flavorful and provided a nice balance to the sweet Monte Cristo sandwich All in all, the dining experience at the Fairview was exceptional, and our waiter was very knowledgeable and absolutely fantastic. We will absolutely be going back, and I would recommend to anyone looking for an out-of-this-world brunch experience! *Note: I received a complimentary brunch in return for my honest review*

Rabia A.

So I came here because I thought the reviews were good. When we got here, although it's an old building..it's very antique. The appetizer was a warm pimento cheese and some Crackers which was pretty good. My husband got the ribeye melt which sucked. And I got the crab cakes which also sucked. It was the same seasoning on both of them. The crab cake was really dry. Although the manager took it off the check and offered to make us another one, I just didn't want it. And thankfully we didn't take it home because both me and my husband have an upset stomach now. For dessert, they gave my husband a warm brownie with ice cream for his birthday and the coffee creme brûlée which was absolutely delicious!! As far as the service goes, it was just really really slow. Our waiter barely came and checked up on us.. not the way I wanted my husband to spend his birthday dinner!

Entrance to restaurant and bar
Lexi M.

I was really happy to see that they had a good restaurant connected to this golf club. What we realized, was that the bar area is the place to be to have dinner. The menu was great and the cocktails menu was good. I would like to come back here. It not during COVID as they had some strange rules.

Salmon*
Juliet M.

The food is so unique and flavorful, and the staff is incredibly accommodating, friendly, and prompt. We sat outside overlooking the course and watched the sunset as we ate. It is so peaceful and beautiful. I couldn't recommend the Duke Golf Club restaurant more!

French  Shaved Ribeye Melt
Holly V.

The is a must go to in Durham. Right near the Duke Campus, this historic establishment was an excellent place to have dinner. Now during this pandemic, we have felt very uneasy about eating out. This place has extremely high standards for their employees as well as their guests. Mask have to be worn at all times unless you are eating or drinking. Even when your waiter comes up to the table everyone needs to be masked. Excellent safety protocols. Now let's get to the food!! The food is delicious. We had the warm pimento cheese dip which comes with crackers and homemade pickles. A must have. We also had the onion dip and homemade chips. Also delicious!! For our entrees, we had a pork chop which was extremely juicy and perfect. We also had their chicken dish which was great. It also had sweet potato mashed and another vegetable that I can't remember. We have been to this restaurant multiple times now and have enjoyed it every time. We would recommend it to anyone! Also their menu changes quite a bit so make sure to check out their website before you go!!

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I love this place for consistently tasty food and a warm, inviting atmosphere. Every visit feels…read morerelaxed and welcoming, and the service is always on point. It's one of those spots where you can walk in anytime and know you're going to have a good experience. If you're looking for recommendations, the wings are a must‑try, and pairing them with a Bloody Mary never disappoints.

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.

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Dame's is in a new setting, serving tasty food and kind service…read more Maria was a helpful and friendly server who brought me the Buff Brahamas dish. Two large slightly-spicy and well-breaded chicken cutlets sat on my good waffle. The whiskey cream drizzle (syrup) added some gentle, earthy sweetness and I put the apricot shmear butter to brighten my waffle. I also got some collard greens to balance my flavorful meal. I also tried the Orange-Speckled Chabo chicken and waffles dish on sweet potato waffles with honey Dijon mustard that added mustard tang to complement well the chicken. For a treat, (we had lamented that we hadn't tried the gingerbread waffle), a kind staff person brought us some yummy gingerbread waffle for dessert. Yum!

The restaurant is in a new location. It's easy to miss after crossing the railroad tracks. Parking…read moreis in a dirt and gravel fenced in area. I had to was my car after leaving from the restaurant. The restaurant is small. There is one bathroom for each gender. There is a separate section for Togo orders. I waited longer than expected for my food (45 minutes). I ordered two cutlets and one sweet potato waffle. The cutlets were salty and over seasoned. The waffle tasted ok, but was nothing to brag about. Staff had a flat affect and were moving like robots. I did not feel welcomed. Prices were affordable, and the restaurant was almost filled to capacity. Tables are close to each other with little elbow room.

Fairview Dining Room - newamerican - Updated May 2026

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