Aaktun Coffee + Bar

4.6

17 Reviews

$30 and under

Latin American

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2 people

27 Nov 2024

19:00

Booked 18 times today

Innovative
Great for creative cocktails
Good for special occasions

Our cozy cafe is a delightful haven where friends gather amidst the aroma of freshly brewed coffee, savoring delectable pastries and engaging in warm, leisurely conversations. Take a step into our dining room and allow us to whisk you away to a tropical paradise where contemporary tiki cocktails blend seamlessly with vibrant Latin American and Caribbean Flavors. Our culinary journey is guided by the talented Oscar Diaz, a two-time James Beard semi-finalist and our esteemed chef-owner.

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Dining style
Casual Dining
Price
$30 and under
Cuisines
Latin American, Caribbean, Tapas / Small Plates
Phone number
(919) 251-9862
Website
https://aaktun.info/
Payment Options
AMEX, Discover, Mastercard, Visa
Dress code
Casual Dress
Executive Chef
Oscar Diaz

Location
704 Ramseur St, Durham, NC 27701-3738
Area
Durham
Parking details
Street Parking
Additional
Gluten-free Options, Vegan

What 17 people are saying

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4.6

4.6 based on recent ratings

4.7Food
4.6Service
4.7Ambience
4.4Value

Noise • Moderate

17 Reviews

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Patricia
Raleigh
56 reviews
vip
5.0
56 reviews
Dined 1 day ago
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
I was with my granddaughter celebrating her birthday. With the help of our friendly waitstaff Samuel, we chose the Crab Tostones as our appetizer with mock cocktails adorably decorated with paper umbrellas. We chose the short rib and pork belly entrees which we shared loved.
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Matthew
San Diego
1 review
3.0
1 review
Dined 2 days ago
1. Overall 3
2. Food 4
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 3
Loved Jaylene. Her service was perfect. Most of the the food was good and presented very nicely.. Snapper tacos were really good. The drinks were pricey but stellar. The papaya salad was not interesting.. The noise and THUNDERING BASS of the "music" does not go over well with us older adults who simply want to have a nice meal and enjoy our companions . We'd return if it were not for the booming base.
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Ashley
Caribbean
8 reviews
3.0
8 reviews
Dined 3 days ago
1. Overall 3
2. Food 3
3. Service 1
4. Ambience 5
The ambience is beautiful. Really loved the decor and vibes. The drinks were also really good.
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Tim
Raleigh
23 reviews
vip
4.0
23 reviews
Dined on 19 November 2024
1. Overall 4
2. Food 5
3. Service 2
4. Ambience 4
The food was excellent and the interior decor beautiful. Portions were large and sharable. The ceviche was particularly good. The service was pleasant but not uniformly attentive, food and drinks were a bit slow to arrive. Give them a break on the service - this place has only been open a month - I'm sure it will get better. We definitely plan to come back!
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NanyM
San Francisco
2 reviews
5.0
2 reviews
Dined on 17 November 2024
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Amazing food, great atmosphere and service! Every dish from appetizers to entrees were all delicious. Our waiter Juan David was so attentive and gave great recommendations. Not to mention the DJ’s kept us hyped the whole night! Can’t wait to go back :-)
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OpenTable Diner
Raleigh
1 review
3.0
1 review
Dined on 17 November 2024
1. Overall 3
2. Food 3
3. Service 3
4. Ambience 3
This was my first time here and I thought it was alright. Our reservation was 7:15pm but we were not seated until 7:45pm. The music was also loud. The food was pricey for what it was, but I did appreciate the innovative appearance. I can't say there was a dish that really stood out to me for dinner. I have heard great things about the brunch menu so I will try that next time.
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Rahat
San Diego
1 review
4.0
1 review
Dined on 17 November 2024
1. Overall 4
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 1
Great food & service, and the place is very beautiful! The DJ music was extremely too loud, impossible to even hear myself let alone the guests I came to dinner with. Was not going with the dinner vibe. Would come back not in the evening when there’s such loud music.
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OpenTable Diner
Raleigh
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined on 16 November 2024
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
I decided to have my birthday meeting here. The place is beautiful. There are so many sculptural plusses. The lighting was incredible- just the right soft tone for picture taking. Our waitresses was incredibly patient and efficient as was the waitress for my other party of 7. The reservation site does not allow for parties larger than 7 ppl, so we sat at different booths. Still, the food was great (thanks chefs) and served promptly, the drinks were incredible (great bartender), and we had a great time. We were there Grand Opening night. I couldn't have had a better experience. I will return for informal brunch, because the coffees and sandwiches are divine.
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Spenser
Raleigh
9 reviews
3.0
9 reviews
Dined on 16 November 2024
1. Overall 3
2. Food 5
3. Service 1
4. Ambience 4
Went with a group of seven, had a reservation for 7pm. Weren’t seated until after 7:30pm and someone in our party didn’t get their first drink until 8:45pm. We spoke to about four different staff members throughout this time about service issues. It was completely unacceptable (nothing was comped, not even the drink we waited over an hour for). We asked for a wine list many times and the waitress could not describe their wine offerings at all and it took many many requests to get a printed list. I will say the food was amazing and with such a large party we got to try a lot of dishes and none disappointed. But the service was unbearable and really overshadowed what could have been a fantastic meal.
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Mia
Raleigh
2 reviews
5.0
2 reviews
Dined on 13 November 2024
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Amazing! I recommend the short ribs, pork belly and the chicken skewers appetizer. We will definitely be back!
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Aaktun Coffee + Bar is rated 4.6 stars by 17 OpenTable diners.

Yes, you can generally book this restaurant by choosing the date, time and party size on OpenTable.

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2 people

27 Nov 2024

19:00

Booked 18 times today

704 Ramseur St, Durham, NC 27701-3738

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Area
Durham
Price
$30 and under
Cuisines
Latin American, Caribbean, Tapas / Small Plates
Dining style
Casual Dining
Dress code
Casual Dress
Parking details
Street Parking
Payment Options
AMEX, Discover, Mastercard, Visa
Executive Chef
Oscar Diaz
Additional
Gluten-free Options, Vegan

Website
https://aaktun.info/
Phone number
(919) 251-9862

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