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The Fairview Dining Room has come to define Durham fine dining with its regional American specialties and impeccable service. The Fairview’s elegant ambiance only adds to the overall experience. Every meal at the AAA Four Diamond rated restaurant is executed with culinary mastery and meticulous attention to detail. Hours Breakfast: Monday to Sunday 6:30 am – 10:30 am Lunch: Monday to Sunday 11:30 am – 2 pm Dinner: Monday to Sunday 5:30 – 9:30 PM Afternoon Tea : Friday to Sunday 2:30 – 4:30 (reservations required)
Upscale eatery offering New American fare made with locally-sourced ingredients plus patio seating.
Address and Contact Information
Address: 3001 Cameron Blvd, Durham, NC 27705
Phone: (919) 493-6699
Website: http://www.washingtondukeinn.com/durham-fine-dining/fairview-dining-room/
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Reservations: opentable.com
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Reviews
Mandi Prichard
Absolutely lovely Christmas dinner – exactly what we were hoping for.
We were seated within minutes of arriving and there was a complimentary coat check.
The seared tuna amuse bouche was really tasty and had a variety of textures that made it an interesting and satisfying bite. The bread was also incredible – soft with a crispy exterior and cheesy.
I started with the fried oysters and my friend got the Waduke Chowder. Both were rich and flavorful.
We both had the Filet Oscar which was absolutely delicious. The potato puree was smooth and comforting and the steaks were cooked exactly to our liking. I particularly love when asparagus is cooked sufficiently to bring out the flavor without losing the snap when you bite into it. The bearnaise was beautifully balanced.
Dessert was perfection. I had the chocolate hazelnut bundino and my friend had the sticky toffee pudding. Both were inventive while being familiar and comforting, a difficult balance to strike.
Overall, we had an amazing experience and truly enjoyed the high level of service and beautifully prepared food. It made a Christmas away from home worthwhile.
… moreWe were seated within minutes of arriving and there was a complimentary coat check.
The seared tuna amuse bouche was really tasty and had a variety of textures that made it an interesting and satisfying bite. The bread was also incredible – soft with a crispy exterior and cheesy.
I started with the fried oysters and my friend got the Waduke Chowder. Both were rich and flavorful.
We both had the Filet Oscar which was absolutely delicious. The potato puree was smooth and comforting and the steaks were cooked exactly to our liking. I particularly love when asparagus is cooked sufficiently to bring out the flavor without losing the snap when you bite into it. The bearnaise was beautifully balanced.
Dessert was perfection. I had the chocolate hazelnut bundino and my friend had the sticky toffee pudding. Both were inventive while being familiar and comforting, a difficult balance to strike.
Overall, we had an amazing experience and truly enjoyed the high level of service and beautifully prepared food. It made a Christmas away from home worthwhile.
Dustin Thompson
This place truly is one of a kind! The food was amazing and the waiter was very knowledgeable of the menu and best pairings for drinks. They had a live pianist who was wonderful and added a fantastic touch to the entire place. I would highly recommend going even if you are not staying at the hotel and are in search of a relaxing environment to end the night.
… moreKaren Blanz
Seriously one of the best brunches we have ever had. The table next to us sat down and before ordering got up and helped themselves to the dessert table. We thought how uncultured and rude…. that is until we ate dessert. OMG! I can’t tell you the last time an entire brunch dessert was scratch made with so many different choices. I am not doing this review justice by just describing dessert. Our shrimp and grits and crab cakes were also amazing. Be patient as your chef created an amazing dish with so many different flavors you will talk about it for the rest of the day. My crab cakes were unlike any crab cake I have ever had. Truly an exceptional meal.
… moreSal Panettieri
Everything was top notch. Servers, food and atmosphere. This is one of the very few classy places in the area. The best part is the covered patio area. My wife and I like to eat alafresco (in the fresh air) and on a beautiful Wed. night (our wedding anniversary) we were the only ones dining on the patio. When we made the reservation we requested the patio, but they couldn’t guarantee it because of a special event that night. We sat at a quiet corner patio table only seeing a few fellow patrons. We walked around the restaurant and found it noisy. If you want a romantic date night call ahead ask when is a good time and date. Request the patio and tell them if it is a especial occasion for you, we received a free dessert, because we mentioned our anniversary.
… moreAmy Crapo
A wonderful fine dining experience. The food is great and the service is even better. We live in the area and walked in one evening and was able to be seated immediately.
… moreSteven Cohen
What started off as a strong dining experience ended with this review. Stayed on the property last night and sat on the terrace for dinner. Server who started with me was very cordial, answered menu questions and engaged in a friendly conversation. My drinks and appetizer where served in a reasonable amount of time and were very good.
Food was not the issue. There was a long delay between my appetizer and my entrée. My server disappeared for a good while. when he reappeared he said you did not get your entrée. Let me go check. He came back a few minutes later with the entrée apologizing and said let me speak with my manager to see if I can get you a dessert for the imposition.
My salmon entrée was outstanding! Kudos to the chef. Problem, waiter MIA yet again. Sitting there for a good 20 minutes after completing my meal, someone came and took my dishes. Yet, no waiter. A few minutes later he came and said has anyone helped you and I replied no, they just took dishes. He asked if I would like to see a desert menu and I asked for check and sat around for another 15 or so minutes until that was closed out.
Bottom line is when you are dining in a hotel of this caliper, you expect a level of service second to none. Unfortunate, the mark was missed on this first dining experience.
… moreFood was not the issue. There was a long delay between my appetizer and my entrée. My server disappeared for a good while. when he reappeared he said you did not get your entrée. Let me go check. He came back a few minutes later with the entrée apologizing and said let me speak with my manager to see if I can get you a dessert for the imposition.
My salmon entrée was outstanding! Kudos to the chef. Problem, waiter MIA yet again. Sitting there for a good 20 minutes after completing my meal, someone came and took my dishes. Yet, no waiter. A few minutes later he came and said has anyone helped you and I replied no, they just took dishes. He asked if I would like to see a desert menu and I asked for check and sat around for another 15 or so minutes until that was closed out.
Bottom line is when you are dining in a hotel of this caliper, you expect a level of service second to none. Unfortunate, the mark was missed on this first dining experience.
Katherine
Highly recommend for an elegant dinner, celebration, or date night. Food was delicious and staff were amazing and professional. Great atmosphere! Beautiful presentation! We went around the holidays for our Anniversary! What a wonderful experience!
… moreKatherine Jo
I went for afternoon tea with my niece. The place is very classy, and it was quiet when we went. The service was good. However, both the food and tea were disappointing, especially for the price. The savory selections were tasty overall, and I appreciated the gluten- free items, but the various desserts were too sweet, too buttery/oily(?), or just not that tasty. Neither my niece nor I finished them (my niece wondered if we could order only savory items if we came again). I ordered the Earl Greyer, and it tasted like Lipton to me. I would not recommend afternoon tea here.
… moreRoss Twiddy
Absolutely fantastic! Salmon, filet mignon, salads, pancakes, and grits. We ordered room service a couple times over a few days during Covid. Safe, clean, easy, and really tasty. Outstanding food.
… moreTabas Garcia
I went for Brunch last Saturday. The service was very bad, after 10 minutes I had to request the menu because none gave me one and my order arrived after 30 minutes. Very disappointed.
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