Sorely understaffed for a Friday night. 2 servers for the whole place. One food runner. Bartender and owner helping here and there. That said, Anthony did a phenomenal job but he should have had more help. Cocktails only average. Menu needed to be proof read one more time before printing. Food itself was very good overall. Best hoppin' john I've ever had. They're close, but need tighter management.
team standy
Jun 6, 2025
5
My wife and I ate here yesterday for an early birthday celebration. She had been here before but I was a first-timer. She had the salmon with mashed-potatoes and I had the short rib stroganoff, along with Brussel sprouts.
Everything was excellent. I especially loved the stroganoff. I hadn't had stroganoff in years and when I saw it on the menu, I knew I was getting that.
They give you a nice-sized piece of short rib (boneless) on top of the noodles. The mushroom sauce on the noodles was very good and the beef was very tender. The Brussel sprouts were nice and crispy as well. To top it all off, we had the strawberry shortcake. These were scones (not the spongy shortcake you might have grown up eating). The scones were not hard at all. They had a light "crispness" to them that was perfect. And we could tell the strawberries were 100% fresh. They give you two scones, so plenty to go around.
Our waitress was very attentive (I forgot her name!) and friendly.
I enjoyed this place so much that I told my wife we'll be coming back for my birthday in August. Great atmosphere too.
You definitely need to try this place out.
S.A. Wisdoms
May 24, 2025
5
Wow- what great food & drinks but most of all customer service. They went above and beyond to make my birthday dinner extra special. Beautiful night so we sat outside. Parking not a problem like a lot of places in Durham. Deviled eggs & potato croquettes were good but the biscuits- whoah. Pork chop- amazingly tender & flavorful. Salmon delish, steak & mushroom risotto/ everything was so good. And all 3 desserts, banana pudding, strawberry shortcake & brownie- with a birthday banner & candle, and the owner coming to see us. Can’t wait to go again!
NSA
Apr 13, 2025
3
Beat salad needs a lot more beat to be called that. It was mostly lettuce spinach and goat cheese
Overall things were alright but not great and when we said so they said we know.
Chicken was the best dish there
Brussel sprouts were good too
Carol Henderson
Mar 7, 2025
5
As usual the service, food and atmosphere were very pleasant. The flat iron steak and shrimp and grits were superb. I highly recommend the biscuits, too! Previously, I had the angel biscuits which were light and delicate. The current offering is Buttermilk Cheddar biscuits which are rich and dense. Both are good. There was also a nice draft beer selection. I hope to try the short rib stroganoff next time.
Tülin Bildirici
Feb 8, 2025
4
The biscuits and potato croquette we mentioned were not bad. Again, the golden beet salad we all shared was quite successful. However, we were a little disappointed in the main dishes. Salmon was the most tasteless salmon I ever ate. They forgot the meat in the short rib stroganoff that one of my friends said. They added it later.
The employees are interested, the environment was nice.
Lulu G
Jan 18, 2025
5
Amazing, original New American, southern cuisine. Inspired menu. Incredible staff. Beautiful atmosphere.
The chef is awe inspiring with his creative, unique take on his dishes. 5 stars! Highly recommend! All time fave!
Brian Gallagher
Jan 18, 2025
5
Visited for my birthday, and was not let down. The atmosphere is so welcoming, and comfortable. The staff were so engaging and friendly, you wouldn't notice that you had just met them. A very nice family vibe. Now let's get to the food. The chef (chef Justin carey) puts on a beautiful culinary feast. We tried almost everything on the menu, and would have tried more, but alas no more room in my belly. All the dished were amazing, but I'll highlight the beef stroganoff. The rustic House made noodles were soon good, and the braised beef and sauce sealed the deal. I would highly recommend this establishment. He has helped make this such an experience. But you have to try it for yourself. Enjoy!
Christa Evans
Jan 18, 2025
5
Just shared a beautiful dinner with close friends. We were celebrating a birthday and boy oh boy are we feeling jubilant!
Dinner was perfection. Do yourself a favor and order the beef stroganoff. House made noodles and seasoned perfectly. Just like grandma used to make :)
Very relaxed, beautiful atmosphere✨
George Hijazin
Jan 18, 2025
5
Great experience all the way around. From the moment we walked in the door, we were welcomed by all the staff whom was very polite and friendly. Our waitress was amazing; gave us some great food recommendations and very attentive. The owner came by a few times to chat with us and you couldn’t have spoken to a sweeter person. The food was fantastic! Definitely recommend the Pork Belly and the Shrimp and Grits. Lastly, the decor and ambiance was nothing short of beautiful.
Lavette Dix
Sep 30, 2024
4
The atmosphere was cozy and nice. It was first visit to Durham and we usually find someplace nice to eat. They take reservations. We went on a Sunday night and it was not over crowded. We were taken to a table and told to wait for the table to be wiped off. They took so long I decided to sit anyway. Not a good way to start off. I was getting annoyed and feeling neglected. The server however save the day. He apologized and took care of us. The food was excellent and I was pleased. They have a few desserts, but I passed. Maybe next time. Everyone is entitled to an off day. Everyone was pleasant and the food was good.
Honey Toy
Sep 1, 2024
5
We received excellent friendly service. Our food was brought out in a timely manner and the staff came over several times to see if everything was still okay. We were a party of 8. All of my food was excellent and everyone at the table enjoyed the dishes that they had ordered.
My companions spoke so highly of the food most of what I ate were foods I have never tasted. I felt brave enough to try them!
I would most definitely recommend this establishment.
