Restaurant at The Durham

Celebrate the season with an elevated holiday-inspired menu featuring festive red-and-green touches throughout. This special three-course menu is perfect for enjoying in The Restaurant before heading to downtown Durham for holiday entertainment like 'Twas the Night Before... by Cirque du Soleil or winding down after The Nutcracker at The Carolina Theatre. We’re here to offer a welcoming space and a holiday-inspired menu to complement your evening plans. Available Friday-Monday, Dec 6th-30th with kid-friendly options included.

Welcome 2025 with an elegant New Year’s Eve dinner at The Durham Hotel. Our $95 prix fixe menu offers three thoughtful courses featuring locally inspired ingredients and seasonal flavors. Begin with options like Hamachi Crudo with Caviar or a Savory Black Truffle Crème Brûlée. Entrée selections include Duck Breast with a Szechuan-Blood Orange Glaze, Banana Leaf-Wrapped Fish with Forbidden Black Rice, or Root Beer Braised Short Rib with Black Truffle Spaetzle. End the evening and the year with a sweet note, choosing from Tiramisu, Chocolate Crémeux, or Pomegranate Champagne Sorbet. Dine with us from 5-10 PM in our warm & inviting dining room. Toast to the New Year in true Durham style.

Celebrate the first day of 2025 with a curated brunch experience at The Durham Hotel. Our $35 prix fixe menu begins with a pastry board for the table, a thoughtful selection of freshly baked delights. For your entrée, choose from elegant offerings such as Blackened Shrimp & Grits, Grilled Beef Tenderloin paired with bone marrow-horseradish hollandaise, or a seasonal Veggie Quiche crafted with local cheese and a chicory salad. Prefer something familiar? Choose from our signature classics: Stuffed French Toast, The Full Durham, or Guac & Toast. A welcoming start to the new year, crafted with care and local flavors.