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(919) 493-6699
3001 Cameron Blvd
(Science Drive)
Durham,
NC
27705
35.9969
-78.9503
Neighborhood: Duke University - West Campus
Hours:
Mon-Sat 6am-10:30am, 11:30am-2pm, 5:30pm-10pm
Sun 11am-4pm
Price:
$$$$
Last updated 9.13.11
Category:
Payment Methods:
American Express, Visa, Discover, Diners Club, MasterCard
Restaurant Special Features:
Romantic Dining, Special Occasion Dining, Fine Dining, Brunch
Cuisine:
Smoking Permitted:
No
What People Are Saying About Fairview
Featured Review
Contributor
Contributor
In Short – A gracious doorman and life-size portraits of prominent Duke family members let you know you're somewhere special. Dishes don't succumb to the nouveau tradition of ingredient overkill. Minimal gourmet cuisine comes in the form of succulent prosciutto-wrapped Alaskan halibut, dressed on goat cheese stone-ground grits in a lobster-stock fricasse. For a delicate Asian flavor, try the seared tuna Napoleon, a sushi-grade ahi with tobiko, wakame seaweed and julienned cucumbers in sweet ginger and soy syrups.
Editor's Tips
- Where to Sit:
- If it's just two for a twilight meal, ask for a window table.
- Look Good:
- Jackets are requested. Men in nice slacks and oxfords won't be turned away, but diners in jeans or T-shirts will be directed to one of the inn's more casual restaurants.
- When to Go:
- The restaurant has an additional Sunday brunch from 10:30am to 2pm.
- What to Drink:
- Take advantage of Drew Lazarus, the restaurant's encyclopedic sommelier, who will describe the wine list, which includes more than 20 wines by the glass, in detail.
- The Extras:
- Check out what others had to say about the Washington Duke Inn
07/03/06
Superb!
by dayana007 at Citysearch
I think this is the best restaurant by far in the Triangle. We had their dinner tasting menu and had an excelent experience. The food and service is fantastic and their wine menu is extensive. I would highly recommend it for a special ocassion. We celebrated our daughter's baptism there and they were very accomodating and we would do it again in a heartbeat...
- Pros: excelent food, romantic, very good wine list.
- Cons: none
06/15/05
User review by cecgiv
by cecgiv at Citysearch
If you were to describe what the perfect brunch should be. this is it! An incredible full breakfast with great omelot chefs, and an array of delicious luncheon dishes, vegetables and salads. Now in a very elegant new restaurant setting. Perfect for special occasions. You can't do better than this for 1000 miles. Better not wear jeans.
- Pros: Service, Quality, Ambiance
- Cons: Pricey
11/19/03
What's Wrong With Durham?
by TapscoT39 at Citysearch
Unlike an earlier reviewer, being in Durham is not necessarily a negative.
Great food, though more changes in menu would be nice. Service is generally superior. Relaxing environment, especially if Paul is on the piano. A little over priced.
- Pros: They care, Great food
- Cons: Parking
07/23/03
GREAT PLACE
by 13829 at Citysearch
EAT INSIDE OR OUTSIDE AND THEY STILL TAKE CARE OF YOU! GREAT PLACE TO CELEBRATE AN ANNIVERSARY OR SPECIAL OCCASION!
- Pros: ROMANTIC, SERVICE, DECOR
- Cons: EXPENSIVE, IS IN DURHAM
