The Lenny
Phone: (919) 237-3581
The Lenny is a rooftop restaurant and bar experience in downtown Durham, NC with brasserie-style plates. A bold bar menu turns golden hour into late night memories with Sunset Hour specials from 3-5PM and one hell of a stellar weekend brunch to cap the week.
Cuisines
- American
- Bars/Pub Food
Hours
Monday: 4:00 – 11:00 PM
Tuesday: 4:00 – 11:00 PM
Wednesday: 4:00 – 11:00 PM
Thursday: 4:00 – 11:00 PM
Friday: 4:00 PM – 12:00 AM
Saturday: 11:00 AM – 12:00 AM
Sunday: 11:00 AM – 10:00 PM
Tuesday: 4:00 – 11:00 PM
Wednesday: 4:00 – 11:00 PM
Thursday: 4:00 – 11:00 PM
Friday: 4:00 PM – 12:00 AM
Saturday: 11:00 AM – 12:00 AM
Sunday: 11:00 AM – 10:00 PM
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Google Rating
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Visiting Durham for the first time with my sister and her husband for comedy show. We wanted somewhere to eat before the show and I spotted Lenny’s 555. Parking was easy. The entrance to Lenny’s to the rooftop was entertaining with all the pictures of music artists! Once on the rooftop, it was beautiful!! The hostess was super friendly! We sat inside and had the pleasure of having Gio as our server!! He just elevated our experience with his friendliness and knowledge of menu, suggesting items that we should try. His engaging conversation was truly pleasant and because he knew we were attending the show, he made sure our orders were placed expeditiously!!! Some say it was pricey, but you have to remember, you are paying for the Experience and we truly had a Great One. I got the Lobster Shrimp Scampi and my Sister got the Crab Cakes! Worth every penny!!! I am definitely returning!! Parking is also validated!!!
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Our dinner at the Lenny was a solid 7/10. Come here for the outstanding views of Durham and the surrounding Piedmont Triassic Basin. The food was good, the smash burger I ordered hit the spot, but my wife's tacos could have used something extra like onions or pico. The service was a little uninspired, but perfectly serviceable, just remember that you came here for the views.
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Carlyn was the most amazing waitress ever. She was so patient and helpful and great with my gluten allergy. The area outside was sublime. Arguably, the best rooftop in Durham. Great for a festive group night out or birthday! And the cherry on top of the cake was the baseball game that we got to watch for free. 20/10!
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The worst part was getting on the wrong elevator 😂 . Only the elevator to the eigt goes all the way up. The space is beautiful, the staff was lovely and special thanks the Mehki, our server who was so sweet and attentive. The food was delicious and the cocktails were perfect. I had the buffalo flatbread, lamb chops and “Welcome to the jungle “ cocktail. Everything was A1. 10/10 Wouls definitely recommend. The views from inside bar and outdoor tables were amazing.
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I celebrated my birthday dinner at The Lenny 555 with friends, and overall we had a great experience. The rooftop view is absolutely amazing, especially at night. We were lucky enough to catch the fireworks, which made the evening even more memorable.
The food was delicious—we especially enjoyed the crab cakes and the fresh raw oysters. However, the salmon wasn’t a hit at our table (not photographed).. The drinks were also very good and well crafted.
The only downside was the service at the rooftop bar. The bartenders seemed a bit slow and weren’t very attentive to guests waiting to be served. We had to wait longer than expected, and it didn’t feel like those waiting were being acknowledged. A little more attentiveness would have made the experience even better.
Overall, I’d still recommend The Lenny 555 for the atmosphere, views, food, and drinks. It’s a beautiful spot for any special occasion.
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