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Counting House, Durham, NC

Counting House

4.3
4.3
1570 Reviews
$31 to $50
Seafood

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2 people
19:00
Booked 16 times today
  • Innovative
  • Good for special occasions
  • Good for business meals
At Counting House restaurant, led by Executive Chef Melanie Wilkerson, local cuisine meets bold flavors and playful execution. A seafood-driven menu set amongst the art of today, designed to provide you with an easy-going escape that will feed your soul. The bar and lounge is a welcoming place to taste innovative cocktails, sample local craft brews, and explore broad bourbon and wine lists.

Reestablishing the warmth and vitality of a historic gem, Counting House combines contemporary design with architectural details including the building’s original terrazzo floors and arched windows.

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Additional information

  • Dining style
    Casual Elegant
  • Price
    $31 to $50
  • Cuisines
    Seafood, Oyster Bar, Contemporary American
  • Hours of Operation
    Breakfast Mon–Fri 7:00 am–10:00 am Lounge Mon–Thu 4:00 pm–10:00 pm Fri, Sat 8:00 am–11:00 pm Sun 10:00 am–10:00 pm Brunch Sat, Sun 8:00 am–2:00 pm Lunch Mon–Fri 10:00 am–2:00 pm Dinner Mon–Thu, Sun 5:00 pm–9:00 pm Fri, Sat 5:00 pm–10:00 pm
  • Phone number
    (919) 956-6760
  • Payment Options
    AMEX, Discover, Mastercard, Visa
  • Dress code
    Casual Dress
  • Executive Chef
    Melanie Wilkerson
  • Private party facilities
    The Private Dining Room, an intimate space off the main dining room of Counting House can host groups up to 32 and is perfect for a small event or dinner.

What 1,570 people are saying

Overall ratings and reviews

Reviews can only be made by diners who have eaten at this restaurant

4.3
4.3 based on recent ratings
  • 4.3Food
  • 4.5Service
  • 4.4Ambience
  • 4Value

NoiseModerate

Diners' Choice Awards

  • Raleigh / Durham / Chapel Hill

    Innovative

  • Durham

    Innovative

Review summary

AI-generated from verified diner reviews
Counting House offers a vibrant dining experience in downtown Durham with "outstanding service" and "delicious food." The menu is seafood-forward, featuring creative and "amazing" dishes. The ambiance is enhanced by eclectic art, making it a perfect pre-DPAC spot. However, some guests note inconsistent staff attire and limited menu options.

1,570 Reviews
  1. Lu

    Western NC80 reviews

    5.0

    Dined 2 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    This is our favorite place to come before attending an event at DPAC. The food is delicious and everyone is so friendly. Our server was Tassia and she did an excellent job! 

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  2. OpenTable Diner

    Raleigh1 review

    2.0

    Dined 3 days ago

    1. Overall 2
    2. Food 2
    3. Service 2
    4. Ambience 4
    Burger was overcooked. Host forgot to mark down reservation. Server was awkward. Table next to us had undercooked food and a server spilled a full drink on diner.

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  3. Yvonne VIP

    Raleigh22 reviews

    5.0

    Dined 5 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Food was great and service was excellent. Will definitely come back.

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  4. John

    Raleigh4 reviews

    4.0

    Dined on 1 March 2025

    1. Overall 4
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 4
    Great service, very good food and nice ambiance. The art work was amazing

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  5. Veronica

    Raleigh6 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on 23 February 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Went for brunch. Loved the salmon BLT. Service was attentive.

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  6. Kristen

    Raleigh11 reviews

    4.0

    Dined on 23 February 2025

    1. Overall 4
    2. Food 2
    3. Service 3
    4. Ambience 4
    Food was just ok. Nothing special. Prices were reasonable. Hotel is lovely and artwork was interesting.

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  7. Douglas

    Raleigh1 review

    5.0

    Dined on 16 February 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 4
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Excellent food and exceptional service. We found the manager and all we came in contact with helpful, pleasant and professional. Our server, Jackson, was warm, attentive in spite of being very busy, professional and a pleasure. Please send our thanks.

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  8. William

    Raleigh4 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on 16 February 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 4
    4. Ambience 5
    Went for Sunday brunch, both had burgers and they were fantastic. Would definitely go again.

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  9. Bruce

    Raleigh17 reviews

    2.0

    Dined on 16 February 2025

    1. Overall 2
    2. Food 3
    3. Service 3
    4. Ambience 2
    Went to counting house for brunch. Upon arrival we waited for about 10 minutes for the hostess to appear and she found our reservation but we were told a table may not be available due to the fact that they were down a server. Our table turned out to be 2 feet from the couple next to us and was a bit uncomfortable. The food was mediocre at best—the biscuit and egg were over cooked and the crème brûlée French toast had no distinct flavor. The tater tots were good. Overall it was a disappointing experience as we really looked forward to trying counting house— can’t imagine a return visit—at least not for brunch.

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  10. Chris VIP

    Greensboro136 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on 15 February 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Exceptional choices and features. Cocktails are just ok. Service was great!

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FAQs

Counting House offers takeout which you can order by calling the restaurant at (919) 956-6760.

Counting House is rated 4.3 stars by 1570 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
19:00
Booked 16 times today

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Google Map for Counting House

111 North Corcoran St, 21c Museum Hotel, Durham, NC 27701

Dining areas

Additional information

  • Cross Street
    Corcoran & Main Street. Located on the first floor of 21c Museum Hotel.
  • Area
    Durham
  • Hours of Operation
    Breakfast Mon–Fri 7:00 am–10:00 am Lounge Mon–Thu 4:00 pm–10:00 pm Fri, Sat 8:00 am–11:00 pm Sun 10:00 am–10:00 pm Brunch Sat, Sun 8:00 am–2:00 pm Lunch Mon–Fri 10:00 am–2:00 pm Dinner Mon–Thu, Sun 5:00 pm–9:00 pm Fri, Sat 5:00 pm–10:00 pm
  • Price
    $31 to $50
  • Cuisines
    Seafood, Oyster Bar, Contemporary American
  • Dining style
    Casual Elegant
  • Dress code
    Casual Dress
  • Parking details
    Valet
  • Payment Options
    AMEX, Discover, Mastercard, Visa
  • Executive Chef
    Melanie Wilkerson
  • Additional
    Gluten-free Options
  • Phone number
    (919) 956-6760
  • Private party facilities
    The Private Dining Room, an intimate space off the main dining room of Counting House can host groups up to 32 and is perfect for a small event or dinner.
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