Counting House

4.3

1567 Reviews

$31 to $50

Seafood

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2 people

Mar 4, 2025

7:00 PM

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Booked 11 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
Website
http://www.countinghousenc.com/
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.

Location
111 North Corcoran St, 21c Museum Hotel, Durham, NC 27701
Neighborhood
Durham
Cross street
Corcoran & Main Street. Located on the first floor of 21c Museum Hotel.
Parking details
Valet
Additional
Banquet, Bar/Lounge, Beer, Chef's Table, Cocktails, Full Bar, Gender Neutral Restroom, Gluten-free Options, Non-Smoking, Private Room, Takeout, Weekend Brunch, Wheelchair Access, Wine

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EGG SANDWICH$13.00
bacon, egg, cheese, Heinz 57 Collection chili pepper crunch, breakfast mayo, tots
AVOCADO TOAST$15.00
sourdough, avocado, soft-boiled egg, shaved radish, lemon zest, everything bagel seasoning, greens salad
SMOKED SALMON BAGEL$16.00
herb cream cheese, caper, pickled red onion, cucumber, plain bagel
STEEL CUT OATMEAL$9.00
golden raisin, walnut
WHOLE EGG FRITTATA$13.00
gruyere, wild mushrooms, baby kale salad
BELGIAN WAFFLE$12.00
seasonal compote, vanilla-maple syrup, honey butter
BANKER’S BREAKFAST$14.00
two eggs*, bacon or sausage, tots, toast

Lighter

SEASONAL FRUIT SALAD$6.00
YOGURT & GRANOLA$8.00
berries, almond-coconut granola, honey
FRESH-BAKED BREAKFAST BREAD$6.00
honey butter, house compote

Sides

Seasonal Fruit Sald$6.00
mint, chamomile syrup
Yogurt & Granola$8.00
berries, almond-coconut granola, honey
2 EGGS$4.00
TOAST$3.00
sourdough, whole grain, or gluten free
PLAIN BAGEL$4.00

Drinks

Juice$4.00
orange, grapefruit, cranberry, pineapple
Drip Coffee$3.00
beans from Joe Van Gogh
Espresso$4.00
Americano$4.00
Cappuccino$5.00
Latte$5.00
EVIAN$8.00
sparkling or still

What 1,567 people are saying

Overall ratings and reviews

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4.3

4.3 based on recent ratings

4.2Food
4.4Service
4.4Ambience
4Value

Noise • Moderate

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Durham
Innovative

Review summary

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Counting House offers a unique dining experience with "exceptional service" and a focus on "delicious and fresh" food. Guests enjoy the art gallery ambiance and creative cocktails. Highlights include "fantastic oysters," brunch dishes like the biscuit with tots, and the accommodating staff. Perfect for a memorable meal before a DPAC event.

1,567 Reviews

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John
Raleigh
4 reviews
4.0
4 reviews
Dined 3 days ago
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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Veronica
Raleigh
6 reviews
5.0
6 reviews
Dined on February 23, 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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Kristen
Raleigh
11 reviews
4.0
11 reviews
Dined on February 23, 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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Douglas
Raleigh
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined on February 16, 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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William
Raleigh
4 reviews
5.0
4 reviews
Dined on February 16, 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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Bruce
Raleigh
17 reviews
2.0
17 reviews
Dined on February 16, 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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Chris
VIP
Greensboro
136 reviews
5.0
136 reviews
Dined on February 15, 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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Kevin
Alabama
6 reviews
4.0
6 reviews
Dined on February 14, 2025
1. Overall 4
2. Food 4
3. Service 4
4. Ambience 3
Went for lunch. Started with the ButterBean Hummus, which was great and would not hesitate to order again. Had the Bangers & Mash for my main dish and frankly was pretty disappointed. My partner had the chicken sandwich was large and very good. Complimented it with a side salad which also was great.
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James
Western NC
2 reviews
4.0
2 reviews
Dined on February 6, 2025
1. Overall 4
2. Food 4
3. Service 3
4. Ambience 3
Although the service at the 21C Hotel was spotty, our worries about the food at the Counting House were unfounded. While certainly not the best meals we've ever had, they were above expectations and a good value. I'd say, if you are in the area for a show at DPAC or Carolina Theater, give them a shot. While the menu reads a little fuzzy , the explanations and descriptions offered by the waiter clarified things quickly. Some items really don't have a proper description. IMHO, they should redo their menus to better reflect their offerings. We had breakfast there the next morning and that was pretty good too !
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Peter
Raleigh
24 reviews
5.0
24 reviews
Dined on January 14, 2025
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Plan some extra time to explore the art gallery adjacent to the restaurant.
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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 1567 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

Mar 4, 2025

7:00 PM

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Booked 11 times today

Order delivery or takeout

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.
Neighborhood
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
Banquet, Bar/Lounge, Beer, Chef's Table, Cocktails, Full Bar, Gender Neutral Restroom, Gluten-free Options, Non-Smoking, Private Room, Takeout, Weekend Brunch, Wheelchair Access, Wine

Website
http://www.countinghousenc.com/
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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Counting House

Make a reservation

Select a time

Order delivery or takeout

Dining areas

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Dishes

EGG SANDWICH$13.00

AVOCADO TOAST$15.00

SMOKED SALMON BAGEL$16.00

STEEL CUT OATMEAL$9.00

WHOLE EGG FRITTATA$13.00

BELGIAN WAFFLE$12.00

BANKER’S BREAKFAST$14.00

Lighter

SEASONAL FRUIT SALAD$6.00

YOGURT & GRANOLA$8.00

FRESH-BAKED BREAKFAST BREAD$6.00

Sides

Seasonal Fruit Sald$6.00

Yogurt & Granola$8.00

2 EGGS$4.00

TOAST$3.00

PLAIN BAGEL$4.00

Drinks

Juice$4.00

Drip Coffee$3.00

Espresso$4.00

Americano$4.00

Cappuccino$5.00

Latte$5.00

EVIAN$8.00

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