Mama Dip's delivers classic Southern charm in a traditional country diner scene. I wanted to try…read moreMama Dip's out before they closed their doors after nearly five decades in business. I split a fried chicken plate with my friend and we both agree that the cooks timed it well. The breading was on the darker side but the meat was tender. My favorite side was their hushpuppies. My friend and I liked their tender cores. Their cornbread could be better. I appreciate our server timing her check-ins with gaps in our conversation. I settled on the European table service style and signaled her when we were ready to order and when we wanted water refills. Thanks, Mama Dip for delivering fine Southern food and charm to us first-timers.

I came here for my birthday since wanted to go with my girlfriend before they closed for good. Such…read morea special Chapel Hill restaurant. It'll be missed. You could really tell the food was made with love.

The service and food was excellent! I came here for a group dinner and usually am not much of a…read moresouthern food person but you can tell how fresh every dish is! As a vegetarian they were very accommodating with the risotto!

Dinner was delicious. We had the Chile releno and Angel biscuits for appetizers. The red drum fish…read morewith cauliflower rice and mushroom/ corn ragu was wonderful. The jambalaya was also good. The strawberry basil gimlet and the watermelon tequila was very good. I found the food to be extra salty. I think that is for most restaurants compared to home cooked meals.

Flying bisque, we found this gem several months ago and have eaten there several times over the…read moretime. Biscuits are delicious, well worth the time. This visit my wife and I shared the biscuit and gravy with a side of their apple wood smoked bacon. If you are a big eater the dish will be filling. If not share the goodness like we did. They have several different coffee options and I like the mocha latte so far., my wife loves their Chai. Service is always good and they seem happy to have you there.

We made a reservation for 8 at 1 pm. They seated us by the door and the hostess stand which isn't…read morean issue but it was chilly, busy and we were forgotten. We came to celebrate my girls birthdays and while the server was kind, she was busy. No water refills, had to ask for the right number of plates for biscuits, bacon was dropped on the floor--which they replaced. I'm sure the staff was wiped after the big WIN last night but the way others talked about it my expectation was higher. I will say we did enjoy the food but my truffle fries forgot the truffle. I'd give it another chance but set my expectations accordingly.

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.

Stopped by for dinner and sat outside with our dog- VERY dog friendly, relaxing classical music…read moreoutside, with some cute decor- including flowers and lights. The menu had recently changed so we got to try quite a few new items. We tried the panzanella- sweet corn, red beans, heirloom tomato, patty pan squash, pea tendrills, and a roasted red pepper vinaigrette. This dish was my favorite of the night- small but shareable, entire dish was refreshing and all the flavors and textures went together so well. For dinner I ordered the roasted chicken and the baked mac and cheese with bacon. The roasted chicken was juicy and tasty, and a bit sweet with the bourbon ginger and plum reduction, but the mac and cheese seemed dry and overcooked. We also ordered the buttermilk cheddar biscuits- that taste slightly undercooked (in a good way), so the texture was soft and chewy (and amazing). The honey butter and large maldon salt granules made the biscuits perfect. They were so good we ordered a second order!! I would definitely return to Plum, for both the food and hospitality.

This is a decent four-star Southern bar near the Duke campus. We were driving through town, and we…read morestopped here before visiting the local botanical garden. There's plenty of paid street parking in the area. The interior is a bit dark inside, minimal ambient light from the outside, TVs around the bar. Lunch arrived quickly, I had the patty melt which was a bit over salted, but not too bad. Service from Makena was overall decent, nothing exceptionally bad or good. Pricing for lunch averaged just over $20 per person, including the "included gratuity." It's a fine Place to get standard bar food.

We were driving from Columbia, South Carolina to Richmond, Virginia today and decided to stop in…read moreDurham for some lunch around noon. This place is located in the downtown area of Durham on the second floor of a red brick building. There is plenty of patio, bar and dining room seating. It was a little hot for the patio so we sat at one of the tables in the dining room. The menu offers a handful of appetizers and salads, as well as about twenty lunch entrees. I went with the NC pulled pork sandwich. It also had coleslaw on the sandwich. Side options included fries, salad, Brussel sprouts, or onion rings. I went with the brussel sprouts and they were very tasty. My husband had the patty melt with French fries. The fries were a generous and tasty portion. His patty melt was very salty, though. Service was pretty quick.

We stopped by The Pig and ended up really enjoying it. I got the pulled pork sandwich and my…read morehusband ordered the fried bologna sandwich. We also shared a plate of three sides, originally wanted the fried green tomatoes, but they were sold out, so we swapped for hushpuppies along with collard greens and baked beans. I'll be honest, when my sandwich came out I was a little nervous because the slaw is BRIGHT yellow. I was expecting a strong yellow mustard flavor (which I'm not a fan of), but it actually wasn't like that at all and worked really well. My husband's bologna sandwich had a super thick cut piece of bologna and was fried perfectly. Everything we had was delicious, but I seriously could not stop eating the pickles, they were that good! The staff was friendly and happy to answer all our questions. It did fill up pretty quickly while we were there, but they've got a big outdoor seating area with plenty of space too. Definitely worth a visit!

I discovered this place on the way to Yodith Bakery and decided to try it once I saw the reviews…read moreand because I wanted good barbecue. I ordered the Carolina Cubano and a side of potato salad. The sandwich was savory, smoky and perfect the bread and butter pickles that came on the side balanced the saltiness of the sandwich so well. I would definitely order it again. The potato salad was clearly homemade which is great but it could have used some seasoning and the potato chunks were pretty big and should have been smaller.

You are going to get a really satisfying meal here. My son declared their fried chicken the best…read morehe's had. Everything is good, quality, taste and portions- fun to look at all the celebs pictures there as well. Super convenient to the UNC campus.

This is my first time ordering, and my last. I placed the…read moreorder through CHOWNOW. Despite the fact that the order did arrive on time, the order was completely inedible. the fried chicken look like it was cooked yesterday, the fries were cold and I don't understand they were probably in the fryer for maybe three seconds. the burger is a hockey puck completely overdone Even though I asked for medium rare. biscuits don't get me started so there's three of them one plain one with honey and one with egg all three of these biscuits there's no way they were fresh they weren't even cooked this morning they had to of been cooked a day or two ago completely inedible. I also ordered three of their desserts which again nowhere near fresh nowhere even near made today. a chocolate chip cookie that is a brick, You can eat it, but only if you want to break A tooth There was a brownie, completely inedible, stale, and a cinnamon roll that again hard as a rock there's no way these things were made today they had to have been sitting in a case for who knows how long. after CONTACTING CHOWNOW About this order they really were not much help as it is a quality issue so they were gracious enough to offer me a partial refund when I spent $112 on lunch that 98% of it is going in the garbage the other 2% I was so hungry that I ate one of the stale biscuits because I was just really hungry. I needed to eat some thing. This was my first experience with this restaurant as well as with this delivery service and trust me it will be my last and I will try my best to stop anyone from ordering from this restaurant or using this service again completely horrible experience that now still need to find something to eat I am the sole caregiver of my mother who has dementia, so it is extremely hard for me to leave the house to grocery shop get food whatever so I do heavily rely on ordering, which is a shame that you spend your hard earned money and receive garbage like this.

I stop here for a biscuit every time I visit Chapel Hill, NC and brought family who were visiting…read morewith me this time. The classic biscuit with chicken, egg, and cheese is my go to and recommendation. It's a drive thru only but there are some lovely parks nearby where you can eat and enjoy the day... if you make it that far before digging into the biscuit The biscuits are always fresh and fluffy, chicken flavorful and juicy, and it's been consistent for over a decade. One of my faves!

LISTEENNNNN, if you want breakfast and you want it for a decent price, this is the spot. I really…read morewish they had closer locations to the Raleigh area. Anytime I'm over near Chapel Hill. This spot is a must try. When you're trying to eat cheap and decent keep these guys in mind. Great portions, decent food, nowhere to eat inside, so plan on either taking the food with you to go, eating in your car, or grab one of the picnic tables that are outback.

Great food and service. A wonderful way to celebrate granddaughter's graduation from UNC CH. Very…read morenice decor

Oakleaf took me by surprise. I'm not usually someone who goes for New American, but this…read morefarm-to-table restaurant completely won me over. It's perfect for a special night out. The space has a slightly dim, intimate feel with dark red walls and thoughtful details--even the plates feel intentional. The food is the real star. We had the tasting menu, and everything was absolutely delectable, aside from the duck (purely personal preference). I sincerely appreciate the choice of vegetarian, vegan, or omnivore options for the tasting menu -- that's quite special. You somewhat go in blind as to what you'll be served, which I really appreciate. For the omnivore tasting menu, there was a lot of seafood used, which I loved. The ingredients were married together well in each item. The price felt well worth it for the experience. They also offer a wine pairing for those interested. I'll definitely be coming back. And despite being in Chapel Hill, it has ample parking that makes it easy to access.

Visiting from Chicago for Black August (my first time in NC). My friend wanted to check this place…read moreout and so we did! We made a reservation online for Sunday brunch. We reserved for the rooftop but unfortunately they were short staffed and so we sat in the main restaurant area with live musicians! It was a nice pivot! The ambiance in the restaurant is very pleasant! It's bright, has beautiful Black art in the wall, and feels spacious, and yet cozy. I ordered the L&S loaded grits and my friend had the red velvet pancakes and chicken. I enjoyed the grits, very flavorful and filling. They were "juicier" than I'm used to but that may be a regional difference from what I'm accustomed to! My friend's chicken and waffles were amazing! The waffles tasted like a mix between a donut, cake and a waffle! Really tasty! Our server was also very attentive and kind! It was a great experience! Would recommend!

Y'all. This is truly a gem. A dear friend and I are having…read morea girls' weekend in Durham and were looking for an unpretentious dinner spot with great food. We frikkin' found it! Quaint, spotless, Frank Sinatra & Sam Cooke playing thru the speakers, a lovely server & bartender, and the food... For mains, I had the Duck Gumbo with a side of collards & my friend had the Angry Yard Bird Mac & Cheese. Everything was an impressively elevated version of familiar comfort food. BUT, Y'ALL, we shared the fried green tomatoes for a starter. Now, I've eaten fried green tomatoes many times in many, many places. These were the best I've ever had. Hands down. No contest. The pimento cheese just takes them to an entirely different level. I'm sure I'll be thinking about them long after I leave NC. Ugh. Can you make friends with food and then miss it when you're away? Apparently so. For your own sake, get yourself to Lula and Sadie's and order those fried green tomatoes.