Dashi ★ 4.2
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.
Signature: Tonkotsu ramen, Izakaya skewers, Japanese whisky highball
Rue Cler is a french bistro restaurant in Downtown, Durham.
Named after the Paris market street, Rue Cler is a classic French bistro with white tablecloths and a timeless menu anchored by duck confit and steak Diane.
Editorially verified June 24, 2026 by Lewis Vaughan, TableJourney editor. Source.
Signature dishes: Steak Diane, Duck confit, Tarte tatin
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.
Signature: Tonkotsu 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.
Signature: Seared 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.
Signature: Salt 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.
Signature: Spanakopita, 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.
Signature: Crawfish 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.
Signature: Tonkotsu 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.
Signature: Tibs, 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.
Signature: Seared 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.
Signature: Salt cod croquetas, Jamón Iberico, Wood-grilled octopus