Loved everything about the Carolina Inn and their restaurant, Crossroads, was no exception. We ate…read morehere Sunday morning before checking out when they only offer Sunday buffet. The buffet was one of the best I've seen from an omelette station, lots of delicious food stations (my daughter said the shrimp was so good that she went up for seconds) and so many yummy tasting desserts. We were in and out within 45 minutes since the buffet was self serve. We did have to track down a waitress in order to pay, but no biggie since it was a lovely atmosphere to enjoy while waiting. I can't speak to their normal meals, but if it was as good as the Sunday buffet I"m sure it's great!

Just like others have said before the staff were amazing. I do wish they would've had name tags…read morebecause I like to know the names of the servers to give them credit. One of the girls recently turned 21 she said and she was very friendly and approachable. We sat at the bar to eat and have a few drinks for a girls night. It definitely is a special occasion type of place because it is so extremely expensive. I literally cringed when I paid almost $50 for two drinks for the night. I got a single glass of wine as well as an espresso martini. Not really anything special. It almost seems like a lot of the hype around it is because it's so expensive it's considered "classy". It's just silly It was cool to check out some of the downstairs area of the hotel but I wouldn't be back anytime soon unless for an event or another gathering. I will say everything that I got from the drinks to the shared appetizer of pistachio feta(?) and pita was good. It was a lot better experience with the food than my first experience during a lunch time I came with my nana years before. Overall, it's an interesting place, but not a common hang out spot unless I was on a surgeons salary.

I went with a friend to their afternoon tea on Sunday - they offer it 2:30 - 4 only. This place is…read moreposh! Which is to be expected since it is located in the Washington Duke Inn. We had to book our reservations ahead of time and also paid ahead of time - $70 per person. The staff was gracious and attentive. The food was delicious and the tea was probably some of the favorite that I've had. I don't necessarily know if it was worth the price though. The food was good but I was hoping, based on cost, that it would have been a more substantial offering. All in all, it's a fun place to go and have an afternoon outing with friends.

Booked afternoon tea to celebrate 2 birthdays and do a fun girls outing. All of the sandwiches and…read moredesserts were delicious - freshly made and flavors were well paired. They also gave us 2 pieces of cake at the end to celebrate our birthdays, which at that point we were so full and already on a sugar high but we appreciated the gesture and the cakes were great! It wasn't busy when we went and they don't rush you at all. You do have to prepay so just beware of that and make sure to communicate ahead of time if your plans change. Great place for afternoon tea!

Best fine dining experience we have had in Chapel Hill/Durham…read more Everything we had was delicious but my trout and the chocolate soufflé were standouts. Service was great, the interior was beautiful and art deco. Will definitely be back.

Get the buttermilk rolls appetizer! That was by far the best thing we had. Soft and fluffy inside…read morewith a perfectly buttery outside. The cocktails are overpriced ($20 Paloma), so I went with a single glass of wine that lasted me through dinner. For dinner, we had the Rye Tagliatelle and Wood Grilled Dry Aged NY Strip. The Tagliatelle was in a gravy style sauce that was a little rich for me and the steak was undercooked (ordered Medium Rare and came out Rare). The steak was also not the highest quality. We had high expectations going in since they made the Michelin list, and we left underwhelmed.

The food was delicious and prepared invitingly. We were…read moregreeted & welcomed with smiles. My waitress Victoria was very helpful, friendly and accommodating. The restaurant is bright and modern.

Great ambiance, very friendly waitress. We had to wait 45 minutes to get our food... restaurant…read moreneeds to hire more staff. The eggs benedict had good flavor overall. However, the pork belly was overcooked and dry. One of the eggs in the eggs benedict was also overcooked and not runny. The sausage biscuit was just ok. The biscuit and sausage were a bit dry... The hashbrowns were a little crispy but mostly soggy. Redeeming point - I tried my friend's pancakes and they were pretty good.

Came in for a quick bite with friends around lunch time and there was plenty of seating. Parking in…read morethe area can be tricky depending on time of day. I got a plate of fries for $8 which came with a choice of 2 sauces. The portion was generous (you are paying $8 after all) and the fries were cooked to perfection - super crispy and satisfying. There was a good selection of sauces and I ended up getting the aioli and a mustardayonaise, both of which I enjoyed. A casual spot to get food!

My friend and I ate dinner on the outside patio last night. Prior to her arrival I sat at the bar…read moreand had great conversations with the bar tender and the other patrons. I ordered the cob salad, french fries with curry and aioli sauces, roasted beet bruschetta, and roasted carrots. All was delicious! Portions are appropriate for the price. Yes, I took half of everything home. My friend ordered the sweet potato burrito. It was too spicy for her so she ordered the turkey club. She loved it! I took her burrito home since I enjoy spicy foods and had it for lunch the next day. It was spicy but not overwhelming and the flavor was great. The service was adequate.

We chose this restaurant to celebrate our daughter's graduation because we had such a wonderful…read moreexperience there previously. Unfortunately, this visit was extremely disappointing, especially given the importance of the occasion and the amount we spent. The service was very slow, and the overall experience simply did not match the standard that brought us back in the first place. While the manager did apologize and brought an extra dish to the table, the repeated apologies did not really make up for the poor pacing and frustration during brunch. The menu has a lot of variety but there are no substitutions or adding protein to a salad.... But the food was good! Since the food took a while -spirits were dampened. This is a great place for two to four people but since we were a party over six, our server was guaranteed a 20 percent tip -so maybe there was no incentive for great service.

1 star I visited…read moreNikos in Durham this evening and had a very disappointing experience. What stood out the most was the behavior of the owner. I watched him go around greeting multiple tables and engaging with guests--but he noticeably avoided tables with Black patrons, including mine. There was no greeting or acknowledgment at all, which felt intentional and uncomfortable. Hospitality should be consistent for everyone. No guest should feel ignored or unwelcome. Unfortunately, the service and food did not make up for the overall experience. I hope management reflects on how all customers are treated moving forward.

So many amazing eats on this menu. Your first thought for entrees when coming to a place like this…read moreis don't order the burger- BUT YOU HAVE TO ORDER THE BURGER. Even if you get it to split among your table. It is SO good. They have hands down the best French fries. Super crispy and salty. And if you get the mussels- absolutely order a side of fries for dipping or for smothering your fries at the end. The Korean chicken wings we were between the buffalo and Dorito dusted so we got them both and both were phenomenal- Doritos with a little nostalgia but the buffalo is not your traditional buffalo sauce. It was the perfect sweet heat combo to give it that Korean touch! This place is casual with an upscale flare! The atmosphere is welcoming with really nice details. Beautiful chandeliers and lighting with beautiful velvet green couches! We considered bringing our 17 month old but then found a baby sitter. Even though they would have accommodated- I do recommend leaving the kiddos at home to enjoy this dinner as adults. Cocktails were on point! I tried a Gin Elder and Aperol Spritz and both were delicious without too much sweetness. Good options for craft beer and wine as well. Will definitely be back!!

I really enjoyed this new restaurant. The staff were friendly and fast. They don't accept…read morereservations at this time but they sat almost immediately and provided options. The food was great! The trout was the best I've ever had at a restaurant. The location is chic, although I didn't make my way upstairs, it is a beautiful spot.

A staple of the triangle area. I like taking guests/newcomers of the area here. The food--classic…read moreNew England/American fare--is consistently solid: not necessarily a "wow" experience, but always satisfying and reasonably priced for the portion sizes. The service is reliably good, and I especially appreciate the community atmosphere. It's the kind of place where you regularly see families gathering and large groups celebrating together. The cakes are the best - and one of the flavors I associate most with the area and my early days after moving here, very nostalgic! My personal favorite is the strawberry shortcake, which I find myself coming back for often!

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!!