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University Club

4.4 (20 reviews)
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Moderate noise
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Fruit Tart
Gregory H.

It's always a treat to be able to go out with my accounting department to tour a place then head out to lunch. It's an even better treat when I'm a guest of a "member" and the lunch venue is the University Club on the 17th (top) floor of the University Tower. First, I want to say, I'm slightly irritated by the fact that the place is so exclusive because I think they could do a much better volume of business by opening up their doors to "non-members." So, the only way to get in the door is to know somebody who's a member and be their guest. Okay, my griping is over. We were greeted with a pleasant formality, making sure our host's name was on the "list" and then everything turned strictly to pleasantries and introductions to our server while we were being seated. The buffet was extraordinarily displayed. Today's soup was not quite a gumbo (it was missing the Okra) but it was close - a chicken and sausage tomato based temptation that when given into, satisfies the taste buds with just the right amount of spice, the right amount of sausage, oh heck it was pretty darn good! Next on the buffet was rolls, which I skipped due to the server already giving us each a roll at our places. Next was steamed vegetables - carrots and broccoli - very nice color and very tasty. The rice pilaf was perfect, the chicken florentine was very nicely done with spinach leaves and feta cheese and the blacked catfish in cream sauce was a heck of a lot better tasting than the bullheads I used to go fishing for 20+ years ago. Desserts - choices - chocolate bomb cake? chocolate Kahlua cake? carrot cake? Key Lime pie? Sorbet, homemade ice cream or finally - the fruit tart. That's right, I had the fruit tart - very fruity, not really very tart, but still - yum!!! I whipped out my phone and had to take a couple pics of the desserts on the table. The club manager came by while I was taking the pics and said "Wow - you're taking pictures of the food, we must be doing something right!" It's not quite "as good as it gets," but at the end of the day, it's pretty darn good. A solid 4 1/2 starts here. BTW, if you work at the University Tower building, they will deliver lunch to you and cater within the building. However, if you want outdoor seating, you may have to try to find some roof access, and that might be frowned upon.

Xin W.

Such a great dining experience! Every dish was served at the right time and the taste was wonderful! I also loved the jazz band a lot

Catherine R.

The elevator doors open at the 17th floor of one of the most well-known, well-scoffed, beautiful buildings in North Carolina. Smooth out any wrinkles in your blouse--this is the kind of place people will notice if anything is amiss. Dark wood paneling greets you from foot to ceiling. The maitre'd greets you with kind eyes and a nice tie. Isn't he handsome? The barkeep delivers two perfect negronis. The walls are the same wood and tall windows yieldin panoramic views of the green town--it's been a hot summer, the leaves will turn soon. I guess the crowd's a little stuffy. But they're quiet, and there's so much else to enjoy.

The happy couple's grand entrance!
Kate M.

We have photographed two weddings here, a bit different from each other, but very excellently executed both times. Jessica & her team manage setup, the overall look of an event, and the flow of guest activity without a hitch. Having separate spaces for each section of a wedding reception--cocktails at the bar, the dining room for dinner, a dance floor--creates an upscale event feel and flow. The food has always been excellent, staff helpful and courteous. Plus, nowhere else in Durham can beat those views! Highly recommend!

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My club executive board meets here monthly before lunch, and then we order off the menu. I enjoy the food each time, and the view is nice.

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Went to a holiday party here. Food was just ok. Service was lacking and the decor is tired.

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