(919) 401-9877
2701 Chapel Hill Rd
Durham,
NC
27707
35.9767
-78.936
Neighborhood: Duke Forest
Four Square Restaurant
What People Are Saying About Four Square Restaurant
The Editor
Contributor
Citysearch
In Short – The Victorian house this restaurant occupies was built in 1908 and features art-nouveau leaded glass over the entrance and gorgeous Southern landscaping. The smoked chicken and andouille gumbo is just spicy enough, creamy with bright overtones. Reputations are made with entrees like the magnificent bacon-wrapped rabbit loin. The chocolate and Key lime-caramel bread pudding is accompanied by caramel-fleur de sel ice cream, a sublimely thick treat filled with caramel brittle.
09/14/09
One of the Top 5 restaurants in the Triangle
by John St
A wonderful old house is the setting, terrific service.
Shane Ingram and Elizabeth Woodhouse (the owners) are real pros.
The menu changes every month. Near Duke University.
Very highly recommended.
- Pros: Outstanding food - some unusual and interesting entrees
- Cons: None
05/12/09
false advertising?
by schmoo119
For Triangle Restaurant Week in Durham, participating restaurants offer a 3-course meal for $25 with a set menu. Last week, my friends and I downloaded about 10-15 menus from different restaurants around the area, finally settling on Four Square's menu because it sounded the most appealing. We had heard great things about Four Square, and we went ahead and made a reservation.
This afternoon, out of curiosity, we looked at the menu again. The one from last week was now gone, replaced by a not-so-appealing menu with fewer choices. When I called the restaurant, the man who answered the phone said that the menu "may have changed," and that "the chef may have put together something for advertisement purposes." What is the point of "putting together a menu" if you won't even stick to it? The reason we chose the restaurant was because of the menu!
However, all in all, we had a great experience, and the food is really good. Service is excellent.
04/01/09
Not worth the price tag.
by ElaineKeenan
I don't mind dropping money on a fabulous meal. I've dined in some of the better restaurants in NYC, Atlanta, Boston and Chicago and have no problem spending double per person what you will at this restaurant. My opinion is that there are better places to go in the Triangle with a similar price tag.
Bonne Soiree in Chapel Hill, in particular (they will pair courses with different wines per your request). The food here also shows a strong French influence, but it simpler and better executed.
I think Nana's has equally good food to Four Square, if a little less creative. But the atmosphere at Nana's is twice as enjoyable, and the staff more friendly and accommodating.
- Pros: Good food
- Cons: Not worth the money.
The Details on Four Square Restaurant
Know Before You Go:
You can't reserve outdoor tables. Also, the tables can only accommodate parties of two to four people.
Where To Sit:
Timing is everything if you want to reserve an outdoor table in the garden. Since the restaurant won't take reservations too far in advance, call just prior to arriving.
Smoking Permitted:
No
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