There are various types of crimes, right? Crimes of passion. Crimes against humanity. And then…read morethere is this crime: A restaurant that is universally loved and acclaimed that has been a mainstay in Durham since 2019 (and survived the pandemic when others didn't) has to close their doors because the landlords are a bunch of greedy succubi that decided to double the restaurant rent from - not increase it, not negotiate it - but double it from $21 to $42 because this is Durham and Durham is blowing up. Now keep in mind, this isn't some cozy French bistro that seats three. This is a 4000 square foot establishment that probably seats about 70-80 people, I'm guessing. I spent the better part of three hours there the other night - I'm visiting from San Diego - and got to know Marquee (that is how you spell his name, OK?), Anthony, Christine (that may or may not be how you spell her name, OK?), and the owner, Lisa, and have never felt more saddened by, nor felt the love among them, so powerfully in just about any restaurant I've ever been to. This is truly a family affair. On a bittersweet note, they are still open until next Saturday, September 27 and you would be truly remiss not to stop by. And if you do, you'd be - how should I say this? - a loser if you don't try their buttermilk cheddar biscuits which are rhapsodic. The braised pork belly was inspired, too, served with their Carolina barbecue sauce and a wonderfully tangy purple and green slaw. I am truly fortunate to have caught them before things went south and feel honored to have not just met, but got to know, however slightly, the team behind Plum. Kudos, guys. And if the property landlords are reading this: You're homewreckers, have put people out work, robbed Durham of an extraordinary restaurant and are basically a bunch of assholes.

I came to visit Durham for the first time in a long time And was pleasantly surprised to see all…read morethe new and exciting restaurants. A friend suggested we try this place. We made a reservation and were seated upon arrival. Our host was Anthony, I think his name was, with a keen interest for ginkgo trees. He was very attentive, friendly and extremely helpful. He took her order and had some good suggestions. I was craving shrimp and grits which was probably the most unique shrimp and grits. I've had ever. Very distinct flavor and still very rich and familiar. The shrimp were large and juicy as well as remained crunchy overall cooked very well. We also had the summer tomato and burata salad which was really refreshing and delicious. My friend ordered the mac and cheese which is a hefty serving size. Definitely a shareable side or a main for one person. Our host came to check on us frequently, our Waters never went empty. Other hosts were also helping check in on us which was nice. The restaurant itself is large. Booth tables available, which made for a cozy environment. We ended the night with some brownie a la mode, which was the perfect dessert to have on a hot summer day. Overall the experience was amazing, great food and incredibly nice people. Definitely Miss miss the southern hospitality of Durham. Definitely recommend a try here at plum Southern kitchen & bar.

Such a fun bar to watch the World Cup or any futbol game. Quick, friendly staff, good bites, and a…read morehuge beverage selection. They have non-alcoholic beer on draft! It's huge. There's 6 seating areas including outside and more screens than I could count. There's even a kids menu.

The food was delicious! I had the zagorakis a lamb burger so good! The cheese curds fabulous…read moreespecially the pepper jelly and ranch! The kloop was good with the house smoked pastrami! Will totally be back The service was great and I love that it is connected to the beer study and there is a bar in back as well! More na options would be nice. The vibe is also good it is a soccer sports bar which is a nice change from everything being American football.

Little Bull is a Michelin recommended modern Mexican restaurant servings tapas with flavorful…read moredishes tailored to your palate. The evening started off with a DIY hand-roll. Build your own sushi into a taco. If you've never had a hand-roll, it's like making a little taco with sushi filling. Wonderful flavors with notes of the wasabi, soy and furikake adding to the savory and spicy flavor of the dish. The Wok Broccolini with the chili garlic crisp was a wonderful kick to the slightly charred dish. The Ay papa were perfectly cooked potatoes with a white sauce with botanical notes of fresh vegetables. My favorite dish was the swordfish with puréed potatoes and a wonderful sauce adding to the grilled swordfish. Absolutely such a great entree to complete the meal. For dessert we had the capirotada and the puff pastry with two delicious ice creams. My absolute favorite was the Mexican puff pastry with the salted bourbon sauce. Wonderful restaurant and highly recommend for an enjoying evening.

Nice date night spot. The interior is a little bit cramped. We sat downstairs, but upstairs seemed…read morea bit more airy. The stars were the sweet potato bread and octopus. Everything else was very good and fresh too. The servers were attentive and friendly. It's nice to be able to walk around downtown afterwards too. We booked a reservation for Friday night about a week in advance. They get booked up so definitely plan ahead.

It may seem like a random garage on the streets, but you need to try it. My go-to pizza place in…read moreDurham! Trust me, I've tried many pizzas in the area and always end up back at Hutchins garage. The perfect crust and the unique toppings lures me to try new pizzas every time. Some of the pizzas I have had the chance to enjoy include: eggplant, hot honey, spicy vodka, pizza bianca, mortadella and kale and fennel sausage. They were willing to make all of the pizzas vegetarian on request. The QR code actually made it very easy to replace toppings (you have to pay extra). The only pizza that I wasn't the biggest fan of was the kale and fennel sausage mostly because the lemon added a zest that wasn't needed in my opinion. Besides pizza, there's also a variety of beer, cocktails, salads and sizes. I usually stick to one of the cocktails and they never disappoint. The space is fairly large and when it is warm enough to sit outside, you will definitely find a spot to sit down. The service is fairly quick after you order via the QR code. I like to bring all my friends from out of town here because of how casual, quick and delicious it is.

I normally don't like ordering from QR codes, but this was not bad and the service was…read moreexceptionally fast after I ordered it. Nice selection of beer. The pepperoni pizza was delicious. The crust was a little more on the Italian side, being thin and crispy. Cool, vibe and nice outdoor seating area. A great place to enjoy a pleasant evening outside.

Good vibes all around, I feel like the Federal is the kind of bar that could be good anytime of day…read moreor night. They have impressive hours and serve food late into the night. Thank god for places like this for those of us who want to eat past 9pm. We sat at a table rather than the bar and our waitress was just the sweetest. The wines available impressed for a place that is more of a gastropub/dive bar. I just wanted a quick pre dinner glass of wine and I also admired the menu because it had a decent selection of veg options, like I could see myself hungry as an animal late at night and do well enough here. My dining companion's nachos were an absurdly huge portion, considering the reasonable price. I didn't know places like this even existed anymore!

Stopped by for late lunch or just a snack. I try to sit by myself yet the bartender was less than…read moreattentive. As a place, it is a cool spot. For the service, meh Had the curry brat on fries with blue cheese. Blue cheese was weak at best. Fries were ok. Brat. Meh. I will not say the bartender name nor when I was there but all in all this was a Yelp fail

Alley Twenty Six is an ideal date night location especially for those wanting to catch a happy hour…read moredeal. They offer fresh and delicious half off oysters before 5pm on weekdays. Even though we did not have a reservation, the staff were welcoming and accommodating.

I thought my visit here was great! I sat at the bar and the bartenders were wonderful. I started…read morewith the coconut shrimp and I absolutely cannot stop thinking about it. It was absolutely one of my favorite dishes I've ever had. I got the spam burger for my entrée and I thought it came with fries and salad but the bartender kind of confused me about it. Otherwise I felt like it was a little dry, but otherwise he was decent. Then I ended with the Keylime pie and I still think about it to this day. It was absolutely one of my favorite Keylime pies I've ever had.

This was my first visit and will be my first of many and I live an hour away! The fried oyster…read moremushroom appetizer is so crunchy outside and perfectly cooked soft mushrooms that are so flavorful. The broccoli cheese melt was the single best sandwich I have ever eaten in my life! Think French onion soup onions, amazing pickled onions, gooey cheese inside, and cheese outside on the bread that is grilled and crunchy. Oh, and broccoli that is cooked to perfection!!!!! It is huge! Their fries are delicious as well - crispy and perfectly salted. Prices are great too! Invite your friends. Lots of tables indoors and a huge patio outdoors.

Very intrigued by the unique menu so decided to stop by for dinner on Friday late afternoon…read more Very large open area both inside and outside. Casual with various seating options booths, chairs, benches. Very kid friendly, there were many young children running around inside and outside. My only negative would be the amount of flies around the food and landing on your food while you're eating. Service was great, fast and friendly. I appreciated the ordering system. You could order from the bar or order from the unique QR CODE attached to each table. You could close out from your phone or the bar. Staff brings out your drink and food order according to your unique QR code id. Food was amazing! Can't wait to come back and try something different. I had the smash burger with regular fries and the peach ginger non alcoholic drink (very yummy).

Nice spot in a strip mall. I had the quinoa salad, which was pretty good. forgot to ask for less…read moredressing, but it didn't matter, they didn't overdress it. Nice ingredient list and the small was a good size.

Great service Micala was awesome Wouldnt seat us (couple) in…read morea empty house at 6pm, sat us outside I believe Angus beef burger is premade frozen patties... be careful, be careful

Labor Day Date night with the Mrs! The Lenny delivered. Our 1st time visiting this Durham Rooftop…read moredestination. Easy parking in the garage attached with complimentary credits provided by the restaurant nullifying the parking charge. Met Layla (pic) who let us knew she was fairly new but she had the menu down pat and her recommendations were spot on. Yes, we sat at the bar, ducking outside a couple times to catch a beautiful sunset. Started with the Goatcheese flatbread that was great even if a little light on the menu listed prosciutto. Moved onto the Gouda Croquettes that rival any you have had anywhere in the world! Next Crabcakes that were seared perfectly and all crab! Fries were as good as any in Belgium (if you haven't been to Belgium, well, take our word for it.). Rumor is the chef hails from a NYC Michelin Star restaurant and the food here would certainly back that up. Not noisy and plenty nod space on the deck with a view. Try it soon

Excellent meal at this trendy spot overlooking DBAP. This is a second visit. Service now well…read moreoiled and it was a solid experience. Reservations honored to the minute. Sat on the outdoor patio; great scenery. Luckily it was a little overcast because in the bright sun it would have been too hot to enjoy. Our server, Sarah, did a great job. She described the drink and food menu in detail and pointed out great recommendations. Charming, funny, efficient and professional. Thank you! Pro tip - if they have branzino on the menu, order it. Sarah does a great job de-boning tableside. I'm disappointed that I didn't order it this time, so had to watch another table's presentation. It looked and smelled great! I ordered octopus a la plancha, a small plate. This is an octopus arm prepared perfectly - firm but not tough, grilled just right. It's served under fennel salad crispy fingerling potatoes and sauced with citrus vinaigrette. The tart vinaigrette is the foil for the earthy potatoes and octopus. Delicious. Crab cakes are huge. All crab - no filler - and seasoned to perfection, pan fried to golden brown. Prawns over polenta also fantastic. Prawns are huge (and 5 of them!), served with an array of veggies atop creamy polenta. Shrimp and grits on steroids! Herby spring rissoto is a great vegetarian choice. Creamy rissoto in a green pea puree is topped with veggies and a dollop of burrata. Excellent! Shout out to the corn ribs appetizer. Ears of corn are quartered long ways and prepared Mexican street corn style.

I cannot say enough about the fried pickles just yum! I wanted something different and the cider…read morebraised apples and smoked chicken toast yep that was it soo good the creaminess of the ricotta and balsamic reduction just made this an all around suburb dish. I couldn't make up my mind on if I wanted to use a fork and knife or just my hands! Queeny's was set up for Halloween which was on top of their daily decor which was lovely and their daily decor is great as well! We will totally be back!

This place is super cute!!!!! I was a group of friends at…read moreanother bar that doesn't serve food, so I knew I needed to have something on my stomach before consuming libations! When you walk in, you grab a menu at the door - order at the bar - and have a seat! I could not tell you what I ordered, I took the bartender's recommendation (since it was my first time there) I can't remember the name (I think it's called Mollette or something close to that - sorry), but it was like chicken tacos in bread (if that makes sense). You can order another meat type, I just ordered the chicken! I ABSOLUTELY LOVED IT!!!!! And the ladies that were working the bar - GREAT CUSTOMER SERVICE! I will definitely go back again!