Flavor Hills Restaurant & Bar
Phone: (919) 530-1010
Started in Jacksonville, popped up as a second location in Raleigh, and now firmly anchored in the heart of downtown Durham, Flavor Hills is serving up sought-after soul food with the volume dialed to eleven. Like deviled eggs? Well, theirs are both deviled AND fried, then topped with crumbled bacon and a hot honey glaze. The short rib meatballs in a coconut jerk sauce are like an Italian vacation with a Jamaican twist, and the catfish and grits features a crispy catfish filet, cheesy grits, smokey turkey collards and a Cajun cream sauce that will leave you scraping the bottom of the bowl for a final taste.
Cuisines
- American
- Southern/Cajun/Creole
Hours
Monday: Closed
Tuesday: Closed
Wednesday: 5:00 – 10:00 PM
Thursday: 5:00 – 10:00 PM
Friday: 11:00 AM – 10:00 PM
Saturday: 11:00 AM – 10:00 PM
Sunday: 11:00 AM – 9:00 PM
Tuesday: Closed
Wednesday: 5:00 – 10:00 PM
Thursday: 5:00 – 10:00 PM
Friday: 11:00 AM – 10:00 PM
Saturday: 11:00 AM – 10:00 PM
Sunday: 11:00 AM – 9:00 PM
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Google Rating
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Saw Flavor Hills recently on Google maps and marked it to visit. Made an early reservation before a DPAC show. It's a great location to be able to walkfor dinner and then back to the show.
I saw reviews talking about the Crab and Collard dip being a must have, so we got that and the Crispy Deviled Eggs. For dinner I went with the Authentic Catfish and Southern Grits, while hubs got the Ribeye. The crispy deviled eggs were on point with the hot honey. The Crab Collard greens dip was cheesy enough for me... which is an accomplishment. Put the dip on the unseasoned side so you get the flavors of the pita chip sessoning with the dip. The catfish had the best seasoning with lots of flavor, however the grits were cold and the fish was warm. Hubs said the Ribeye was a good cut and cooked perfectly. The mashed potatoes were the creamist ever, but cold.
It was Graduation and Mothers Day weekend so there were several big parties which made the service a little slow. Even though the food wasn't piping hot and service was slow, giving them the benefit of the doubt and will come back for the Shrimp and Grits and we'll see how the next experience goes at which poimt I will update my review. -
Great food and service! We came for brunch on Sunday (5/31/26), and overall, it was a really enjoyable experience. Grace (our server) and Ms. Sinclair (the general manager) were both very kind, upbeat, and welcoming. They always had smiles on their faces and gave excellent customer service throughout our visit.
For an appetizer, I ordered the Bang Bang Shrimp, and it was really good! My only complaint is that I wish they offered a bigger portion because I definitely would not mind paying more for it, even as an appetizer.
For my entrée, I got the Lamb Chop Sunrise, and everything was delicious! One thing to note: the collard greens are spicy, so make sure you have some water nearby while eating them. I do wish the lamb chops were a little bigger. The grits were thick and not runny at all, and the diced pineapples added a really nice touch of sweetness to the meal. I also ordered the applewood bacon, though I wish you got more than two slices for $4.
My parents enjoyed their meals as well — the Authentic Catfish & Southern Grits and the Sweet Heat Plate. My mom also ordered an extra side of blackened shrimp, but unfortunately, it was way too salty and had to be sent back. I’m not sure what happened there because the Bang Bang Shrimp was seasoned perfectly and not overly salty at all. Grace kindly removed it from our bill and handled the situation professionally.
The inside of the restaurant is beautifully decorated and gives a true soul food vibe. I especially loved the portrait of Black Wall Street, and they even have a cute photo area for pictures. Ms. Sinclair was kind enough to take photos of my mom and me while I was taking pictures of her, which made the experience even more special.
I definitely recommend coming here, and I look forward to coming back to try more items on the menu! -
Great Southern’s cuisine. We order the Bang Bang Shrimp. It was cooked to perfection. Shrimp was juicy and had a good crunch. The sauce was nice and had a lil heat to it as well as you would expect. I ordered the Bayou Gold Risotto . It was very favorable and risotto was cooked good. It also had a little heat and I also added grilled chicken breast. My wife had the Salmon Orleans and she loved it especially the salsa and crab on top of the salmon. Salmon was cooked perfectly. My daughter had had croissant smash burger. She absolutely loved it and they fries were awesome.
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Our server, Alex, was phenomenal. She served us so effortlessly and with such genuine warmth. It’s my birthday, and I was having a hard time keeping my emotions intact, but her presence and service truly made a difference.
The food was wonderful, and the overall experience was amazing. I will definitely be coming back. Thank you, Flavor Hills and Alex, for making my day special! -
Went with a group of about 10. The restaurant will only seat you in groups of 4 though and everyone must be present to be seated so keep that in mind if you go as a group (check their website for curent rules). I loved the art on the walls. An artist was working on a new painting as we ate. Food was pretty good. I had the double cheeseburger and fries. Location is in downtown Durham so parking might be an issue for some. I paid $10 to park at DPAC and walked over so I wouldn't be too late for the reservation.
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