Consistently excellent dining experience. We started with our usual honey garlic sambal and scotch…read moreale BBQ wings (both great flavors although honey sambal might be my slight favorite), deviled eggs, and the brussels sprouts - all well-executed classics on the menu and reliably strong across visits. For the main, I ordered the standard burger despite several limited-edition options being available (ask about the Hamilton theme!). It was cooked precisely to my specified medium, with a flavorful patty and nice structural integrity throughout. The tater tots were basically as good as they come. We paired the meal with IPAs - Dancing with the Bulls and Bull in a Bottle Shop - both of which held up well against the richness of the food and worked particularly well with the burger. I finished the meal off with the amaretto which provided a balanced finish and was reminiscent of my usual espresso martini without being overly boozy or heavy. Service was friendly and professional as always, and the atmosphere remains a strong point: upscale casual without feeling forced. One of my favorite spots in downtown Durham for so many reasons, and one I'll definitely continue to return to.

Stopped by while in town for a flight and some apps. We ordered a flight of 4 and some Parmesan…read moretruffle fries, both of which were delicious. Service was quick and our waiter was super enthusiastic and accommodating. We sat outside on the patio area, but there was ample seating inside, both at the bar and at tables. There are couches outside as well as a large connect-4 game you can play. Overall, we had a great experience and have no complaints. Hope to be back soon!

When looking for a good Irish Pub, James Joyce checks all the boxes. A cozy pub feel with a good…read morevariety of beers on tap, events on the patio, sports to watch, but a hidden gem when it comes to the food! I am on a mission to find who makes the best burger in Durham, and have to say the James Joyce burger does not disappoint. The best? We shall see, but I'd have another! The pretzel bites were soft and good with every bite. It certainly satisfied the craving for a good freshly-baked pretzel. Service was very friendly! They really do meet the mark

My favorite pub in Durham! Absolutely the best wings you…read morecan find!!! The sandwiches are great, the specials change regularly and there's A LOT of them. Guinness is on draft and the Nora's punch is a must! Shawn is an amazing bartender/waitress, she knows us well and has a way of bringing a smile to EVERYONES face. It's your usual pub vibe, always comfortable, with great music. 10/10

Absolutely the BEST ribs! The shepherd's pie, the burgers, the salads- all win rave reviews! The…read morecustomer service is great, but the food is also phenomenal!

Finally... made it to Dogwood. It is nestled in the corner of Riverview shopping mall. Don't blink…read moreor you'll miss it! I walked in and Samantha, behind the bar, made us feel right at home. I knew she was going to be amazing after watching her with other customers.. She cares, helps them even with personal stuff, and looks out for them. You can tell there are regulars, they love the people and the restaurant. I love that vibe! I knew it wanted to try several things so I only orders appetizers. We got Chorizo (not tradional, more like a sausage) which came with fries, Provoletta and Log Jammers. She was right... the Log Jammers are addictive, but being a cheese person, my fav was the Provellta - so fabulously cheesy. The sausage was very good as well. My only swith up on things qould be the sauces... which you can do. The 3 mustard sauce comes with .the Log Jammers - pare that with the sausage. The herb vinegar that come with the Log Jammers, pares best with the Provella. And last, but not least... pare the Boom Boom sauce with the Log Jammers. Fabulous! We also got Ribs and mac and cheese. The full rack was huge and had ao much meat. The rub on it was delicious and I'd recommend the spicy bbq sauce which pares well with the rub. The slaw is NOT to mayonnaisey but is sweet. The Mac and Cheese seems to be on the homemade side - creamy but not like it's all processed cheese - more real cheese. Then it's baked with a nice layer on top. We had a great experience and even though I don't usually go to a restaurant more than once, I will be back. The food was great and the people and friendly atmosphere made it so much more.

Grabbed a burger and a beer here before a recent show, and everything was solid…read more I parked in one of the Brightleaf District paid lots nearby. Fortunately, Clouds Brewing (and many other businesses in the district) will validate your parking for two hours! You just need to put your phone number into their iPad sitting near the front door. Anyway, I rolled in about 40 minutes before closing, but luckily the kitchen was still open. I ordered a cheeseburger and fries, and then I grabbed a quadrupel from the bar :) Tasty! The cheeseburger took a little longer than I expected to come out, and it was definitely overcooked beyond the medium I requested, but it wasn't bad. The fries were waffle fries which was a little surprising, but they were tasty, so no complaints. Unsurprisingly, the beer selection was solid, so that's definitely a plus too. Service was solid throughout. I would come back here if I was in the area and wanted to grab a bite and a beer!

This was my first time visiting this location and I decided to go for brunch. It wasn't busy in…read morethere at all so I sat at the bar. I ordered the waffles with berry compote and bacon came with it. We also got the buffalo chicken dip as a starter. Everything was good as expected. I also did a flight of 4 beers, 1 sour and 3 ciders. Cool spot to check out if in the Durham area

The Philly cheesesteak was absolutely amazing! The chef really took great care in putting the meal…read moretogether for my wife and I. She has to eat gluten-free and he went to great lengths to make sure she was happy with her meal and she was! Good beerselection and atmosphere was cool. I ate at the bar just because I like the atmosphere and the bartenders were cordial. Definitely will return.

We stopped by to watch the Army-Navy game. Prices were reasonable. Our bartender, Ryan, was…read morefriendly. My nachos were delicious. It is really low-key and gives off a dive bar atmosphere without the smoke. It looks much smaller from the outside it actually is. I also e joyes their selection of local beers/ciders/seltzers. Only Suggestions that I could think of for improvement was the amount of toppings on the nachos. The ratio of toppings was way too large for the amount of chips you got. I had to leave half of my toppings because I ran out of chips. This is super close to our new house though so we will be back for sure.

Food, drinks, and service were all excellent!…read more We came in for a later lunch and were well taken care of. I thought my buffalo chicken wrap and onion rings were so good. Everyone else at our table was also saying their food was excellent! They also had a good selection of drinks - I had a mango cart beer on tap. They do have a kids menu which was helpful for us! They also have some games for the tables too - like connect four.

Fantastic service, food, and vibes. A legit stromboli. In a spot that has high turnover, I hope…read morethis place sticks around. I'll definitely be back!

We put in an appetizer order in and drink order. Our waitress never came back. We sat for an hour…read morewith no drinks and no appetizers. Food when it arrived was good. So the manager came over and apologized for the food being late. She grave is half off all our meals.

I had to be in Downtown Durham today, so i called a friend to meet me for lunch and she suggested…read morethis place. It was just a short walk from my original destination, so it was perfect. I wasn't greeted promptly when I walked in. There was a manager talking to an employee near the entrance. They both saw me and said nothing. The hostess did apologize when she finally made her way to the desk and then seared me. The waitress wasn't very friendly. She wasn't rude, but made it feel like every ask was a chore and we didn't ask for much. The space is HUGE with a variety of seating options. Lounge chairs, booths, & bar stools. There's a bar every EVERYWHERE. I can imagine how busy they get during big televised sports events and even for Durham Bull Games since they're literally in their back yard. The menu is huge and eclectic. I went with the salmon that's served with mashed potatoes and asparagus. My friend ordered the Greek Lemon Chicken.i ordered my salmon medium well,but it was stiff and dry and they put entirely too much sauce on it. The sauce was supposed to be lemony, but I only tasted cream the asparagus were overcooked and greasy, but the mashed potatoes were garlicky and delicious. My friend enjoyed her chicken but said it wasn't anything too special. Not sure if I'll go back to this place. There were a bunch of other cool places to try in the area. Customer service needs a little improvement and that's more important to me than the food.

I got here weekly. The staff is always very friendly. The service is relatively quick, it depends…read moreon how busy they are. The food is always consistent. I try different things every time I come and no matter if it's a burger, salad, tacos, or tenders, everything is great! They also have nice outdoor seating which is pet friendly. Overall a great experience every time.

I really want to like this restaurant because it's close to our house. The 5.3 oz burger looked…read morelike a frozen pre pattied and did not have much taste. Please reevaluate your burger before opening the new location.