Rue Cler is a french bistro restaurant in Downtown, Durham.
Editorially verified June 24, 2026 by Elliot Marsh, TableJourney editor. Source.
Private tour · 2 hours
Take a walking tour around historic Durham. Visit the city's attractions while also hearing intriguing stories of crime and punishment through the ages from your guide.
Private tour · 7 hours
Discover the history and culture of Durham on a guided walking tour. Visit the Durham Cathedral and Durham Castle, and enjoy coffee and cake at a local café and a beer...
Private tour · 4 hours
Explore Durham on a private walking tour. Discover the city's history, visit the UNESCO-listed Durham Cathedral, and enjoy coffee and cake at a local cafe.
Address: 401 E Chapel Hill St, Durham, NC 27701
Dashi pairs ramen downstairs with an izakaya bar upstairs holding over 250 Japanese whiskies. Tonkotsu and miso broths below; small plates above from 16:00.
SignatureTonkotsu ramen, Izakaya skewers, Japanese whisky highball
The formal dining room at the Washington Duke Inn holds AAA Four Diamond status and serves refined New American cooking with NC producers and Sunday brunch.
SignatureSeared scallops, NC lamb rack, Seasonal tasting selections
Matt Kelly's Spanish tapas room has anchored Durham's fine-dining scene since 2012, with multiple James Beard Best Chef Southeast semifinalist nominations.
SignatureSalt cod croquetas, Jamón Iberico, Wood-grilled octopus
Giorgios Bakatsias's Michelin-recommended Greek restaurant at Brightleaf Square serves sharing plates, grilled meats and Greek wines, plus weekend brunch.
SignatureSpanakopita, Lamb souvlaki, Tzatziki and pita
Seraphine is a Michelin-recommended Cajun and Creole restaurant at American Tobacco Campus. Crawfish etouffee and Southern cocktails are the draw.
SignatureCrawfish etouffee, Fried green tomatoes, Beignets
Dashi pairs ramen downstairs with an izakaya bar upstairs holding over 250 Japanese whiskies. Tonkotsu and miso broths below; small plates above from 16:00.
SignatureTonkotsu ramen, Izakaya skewers, Japanese whisky highball
Goorsha is Durham's most reliable Ethiopian restaurant on W Main Street, with tibs, shiro, sambusa and injera. The combination platter covers the full range.
SignatureTibs, Injera with combo platter, Vegetarian sampler
The formal dining room at the Washington Duke Inn holds AAA Four Diamond status and serves refined New American cooking with NC producers and Sunday brunch.
SignatureSeared scallops, NC lamb rack, Seasonal tasting selections
Matt Kelly's Spanish tapas room has anchored Durham's fine-dining scene since 2012, with multiple James Beard Best Chef Southeast semifinalist nominations.
SignatureSalt cod croquetas, Jamón Iberico, Wood-grilled octopus
