The service was excellent, the ambiance was relaxing without being too loud, and the food was…read moreamazing as always. Juju never disappoints and is always a great spot for dinner with friends or family.

Can't wait to try this place again . Every bite was amazing…read more My favorite was definitely the Mongolian beef and the crab fried rice very flavorful filled with aromatics. Perfectly seasoned. The beef was crispy. The waiter checked in frequently to see if we were enjoying the food.

We had an extremely memorable experience at Alley Twenty Six, in large part to our amazing server,…read moreAnthony! We made a reservation for a Saturday night dinner and he made sure we were well taken care of all night. We started the night with their James Bears award winning cocktails, and every drink we ordered was a hit! Spiced strawberry mule, Sunset Sipper, and the table favorite: Earl Please. The latter two drinks were mocktails and they were still standouts! As for the food, the Alley burger was perfectly cooked: juicy patty paired with truffle cheese and simple toppings that really highlighted the burger itself. And shoestring fries are always a good choice with a delicious burger. Ricotta gnocchi was also very good. As our server Anthony said, let's get this burger nominated!

Nestled right next to an alley is a modern restaurant/bar mixing innovative drinks (non-alcoholic…read moreavailable) and preparing tasty morsels to share along with your drink. If you like tinned fish, the smoked trout with chimchurri sauce is flavorful and fun. They have a large variety of tinned fish to choose from, but they also have traditional dishes if you're not feeling gastronomically adventurous. The service was quick, and the servers were engaging. Just what you want when you're feeling social. There is seating both indoors and outdoors to suit your fancy.

Everything at Bar Virgile was amazing! I ordered a cosmopolitan, while my date ordered the…read moreelderflower cocktail. I liked my drink a little more since it was sweeter. We also ordered three small plates to share: the Mac and cheese, brussel sprouts with bacon, and the fried oysters. The Mac and cheese was absolute perfection and I probably ate the most of that dish. It was hot out of the oven and I enjoyed the crunch from the breadcrumbs. It was perfectly creamy but not too indulgent. The Brussels and fried oysters were also really great. Both were perfectly seasoned and tasted fresh. My date said the oysters were one of the best he's ever had! I'll be back for their drinks and food ;)

Bar Virgile is a must-visit in Durham. The drinks were top notch--crafted really well and…read moredefinitely stand out. The burger is easily one of the best in town, cooked perfectly and full of flavor. We also tried a couple appetizers and they were amazing, especially the deviled eggs--honestly some of the best I've ever had. The overall vibe is great too, just a really solid atmosphere to hang out and enjoy a good meal and drinks. Definitely recommend checking this place out if you are in durham

Love hitting up parts and labor before a show at motorco. Their beer/ na options are great! Love…read morethat they show you what regular and ba option are in their main board to make things easier! The food is always tasty! The service has always been quick with plenty of staff on hand if they get busy! The location and set up is great allowing the inside outside environments to allow a lot of seating and room.

What a cool place! I visited with some girlfriends for drinks and lunch. I love the open concept of…read morethe space, it feels really inviting. We placed our orders at the bar, got our drinks, and they brought the food to our table when it was ready (which didn't take long). They have tons of outdoor seating which is great to enjoy with nice weather. I'm not vegan, but I love that they have so many vegan options! Cauliflower Nugs: delicious fried bites of cauliflower. We paired them with the ranch and motor-oil sauce, I loved the dual sauces! Moto-Bahn: yum! I loved everything on this sandwich, it was perfectly balanced. Each bite was crunchy & delicious. I loved the spice I got when I got a bite with jalapeño.

I honestly don't need to review this food. It always speaks for itself…read more Mazemen with extra broth, chili butter and meatballs... sake or Kirin to wash it down. Give their Izakaya a chance sometime. A little pricey, but worth it!

Dashi has been on my list forever, and it did not disappoint. I actually went right after coming…read moreback from Japan because I was missing the food and vibes, and this place really delivered. The ambience is beautiful and cozy, and the customer service was so warm and attentive. We sat upstairs in the izakaya during happy hour (Tuesday). The standout for me was the crispy tofu bao bun. The sauce in it was SO good, I honestly wish I had ordered more, especially since it was only $4. We also tried oysters for the first time (they were around $1.50-$1.99 during happy hour), and they were surprisingly delicious. We tried a few grilled skewers, shrimp, eggplant, and tofu, which were good, but not my absolute favorites of the night. The best was the egg sando. It might sound simple, but it was incredible, honestly tasted just like the ones I had in Japan, if not better. And the fries?? Perfectly crispy on the outside and fluffy on the inside. My new favorite fries in Durham.

I saw a lot of buzz on Instagram about dining in an igloo for the holiday season, so I wanted to…read moretry it since I thought it would be a cool experience! The food and concept were great, but unfortunately the experience was a little lackluster. I made reservations a few weeks ahead of time online because this does sell out. I did the prix fixe igloo dinner experience that's $65 per person. There are four courses included and you can add drinks for an additional fee. When you book the reservation for this, they also take a $50 deposit that gets applied to the final bill. I also learned later there is a 20% service charge added to your bill too. My husband and I got there a few minutes ahead of our reservation and were able to be taken to our igloo immediately. Sadly, that was when the superb service ended. Our igloo was right next to the hostess stand and the few times she was actually sitting at the stand, she was on her phone FaceTiming someone. The Igloo Prix Fixe is advertised as a 90 minute "leisurely" dining experience, but this was way too slow of service. It took almost 20 minutes for our server to greet us and take our order. When you order, you order all four courses at once. I ordered the bay gem salad, butternut squash ravioli, truffle steak (a $5 up-charge), and butterscotch pudding. They didn't have the ravioli, so they substituted it to for macaroni & cheese. My husband also ordered a soda. Course 1 came in about 5ish minutes; however, it took 30 minutes for my husband to get his soda. It then took 40 minutes after Course 1 for Course 2. Course 3 came 10 minutes later. Course 4 came 20 minutes after that. I will say all the food was great! I would only recommend they work on food timing. It felt that there should have been a longer wait between Course 2 and 3 rather than 1 and 2. The whole experience also took a little bit longer than 90 minutes, so people should be aware in case they had plans elsewhere afterwards. The inside of the igloo dining area was nice! There were 2 couches and chairs near a space heater so you didn't have to worry about the cold outside. Overall, this was a unique experience, but I probably would not do it again though based on the service.

Came here for the first time with some friends on a cold and rainy winter evening and got to…read moreexperience their rooftop igloo situation. The inside of the igloos was pretty spacious and warm thanks to a little electric fire and the couches were comfy. I wasn't personally bothered by the rain, but one of my friends was sitting underneath one of the zippers and got wet from the rain leaking in through the zipper hole. Food wise I just ordered a glass of moscato which was very nice and tried a few of my friend's fries which were fine, but nothing special and quite pricey. Overall it was a cool experience but the food and drinks were overpriced and took a really long time to come out so I don't know if it was really worth it.

Have eaten here know several times and each time has been great. The food is good and sizes are…read moregood for tapas style. The beets were great as was the cauliflower and chicken. Our only complaint is there being out of items we really wanted and the wait staff not knowing it was "86'd". In general though we've been happy every time we've gone.

We came here on a Wednesday night with a 7pm reservation. There was one other party already in the…read morerestaurant and one other party there while we were, so if you want the restaurant to yourself, Wednesday at 7pm might be the best time to come. We started with the Dovi Rice Bites. Five come in a portion. They were good, flavorful, and the sauce it was served in accompanied it well. The Braai chicken was not my favorite, but only because I didn't care too much for the peanut sauce it was served in. The chicken was tender and had a great char flavor, but it wasn't seasoned well since it was seasoned with powdered ginger which doesn't really pack enough of a punch flavor wise. However, the braised goat was the star! The goat was delicious and tender and the jollof rice was different than I'm used to but good. The sauce though! The sauce the goat was served in was phenomenal. I'd love to bottle that and have it on every meal. I also took the Braai chicken and rolled it around in the sauce, which improved it exponentially. I'd return for that braised goat!

WXYZ Bar is the bar that is located inside of the Aloft Hotel. It was raining when we left the DPAC…read moreso we stopped in here for drinks while attempting to run to the parking deck. I wish that they had a cocktail list but they did not so we had to ask if they could make certain drinks. I ordered a gimlet and my husband ordered a mint julep to start. Next I had a glass of wine. The service and all of the patrons were friendly. I hope that they get a drink list in the near future.

Great spot to pop in for a drink, play a game of pool and watch the game…read more Ronnie always has the cocktails pouring! I never know what I'm in the mood for and he always has a new and fun cocktail for me to try. If you like a good cocktail, this is the place you need to be!