Restaurants near Durham's Chapel School

Took our parents here for their birthday’s and it did not disappoint. From the front door you immediately walk into a swanky little restaurant with a bar area and we got taken upstairs to eat our meal in the main dining area. I believe Kelly (not sure of the spelling) was our waitress and she did a phenomenal job. We ordered the Spicy Tuna Crispy Rice Roll, the Potstickers, and Brussels as our appetizers and they were all fabulous. Their Caesar Salad was very good. Across the table we order the Braised Short Rib, the Scallops, the Korean Skirt Steak, and the Bolognese and each one was incredible. The portion sizes of everything weren’t overwhelming which was very nice. For dessert we got the Molten Butter Cake and Bread Pudding and they were both fantastic. I would definitely recommend this place to anyone and we’ll for sure be back sometime in the future.

We were super excited to get a reservation at Noko because our friends (who are serious foodies and excellent home chefs) recommended Noko as their favorite restaurant. Noko did not disappoint! The welcome as we entered was warm and generous, they took my coat and hung it for me. : ) we had a small table in the dining room that was reserved, but opted to sit at the bar! It was fantastic! Our bartender Jena was super knowledgeable and so kind. She had many diners at the bar and took great care to engage with everyone. We started with sake and beer, a very interesting sake selection, and had spicy tuna crispy rice & hamachi crudo to start both so flavorful and delicious, then moved on with burnt ends with lettuce both of us LOVED this dish and really enjoyed the delicate crab fried rice! We had the Caesar salad which we shared but could have had my own it was so tasty! Our meal was so delightful we didn’t save room for dessert! We might try to go back tonight for dessert to try the coconut cake with wood fired pineapple or the brookie with Chocolate brownie, black sesame cookie, miso caramel, vanilla gelato! Our only missed opportunity due to dining so late is we missed the dumplings!! No doubt they are as fantastic as all the dishes we tried! Make a reservation ASAP, the food, drinks and staff are⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️ Might I add that we went to a distillery recommended by Jenna and ran into another couple that was seated at the bar too!! Great recommendation, thank you Jenna! You nailed it!

Our family group of four ate here for the first time while celebrating my mother's 91st birthday. The food and service were superb. Our dinner choices included Pelato Salad, Panelle, Radiatori Vodka, Chicken Parmigiana, Creamy Spinach, Polenta Bolognese, Roasted Mushrooms and Chicken Saltimbocca. My wife requires gluten-free options and the menu was very clear about that, although it was easy to lose track of those choices after the dishes arrived. Our server, Cayli, was outstanding in every way. She manages to be both friendly and effective - a real professional. Both the manager and owner visited our table; a nice touch. Highly recommended.

EXCEPTIONAL!! Best steak I've ever had! Do not pass on the cheese charcuterie board. The duck was fabulous! The lamb most exquisite! The salmon did not disappoint. Best Old Fashion, very smooth! Pricey but definitely a bucket list location, especially when it's all decorated for Christmas! Special occasion destination - anniversary, graduation, family visiting for holidays, etc. Our waiter, Paine, was the best! Very knowledgeable with amazing recommendations. I'm also most appreciative of the lady with Open Table that helped me change our reservation 3 times! :)

A hidden gem! This small family owned restaurant tucked away across from Gallatin High School. They said they’ve been here since 2008, and it is family owned and operated. The ambiance is unique, and you feel like you’re transported to Chicago. They serve very authentic Chicago style food. Hotdogs, Italian beef sandwiches, homemade pasta and pizzas. This should be on your list! It’s a hidden gem!