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Revolution - Durham Details

  • Dining Style: Casual Elegant
  • Website: http://www.revolutionrestaurant.com
  • Phone: (919) 956-9999
  • Hours of Operation: Lunch: Monday - Thursday 11:30am to 2:00pm


    Monday - Thursday 5:00pm to 10:00pm


    Friday & Saturday 5:00pm to 11:00pm


    Sunday 5:00pm to 8:30pm
  • Payment Options: AMEX, Discover, MasterCard, Visa
  • Cuisine: Global, International, Contemporary American, Tapas / Small Plates
  • Executive Chef: Jim Anile
  • Dress Code: Business Casual
  • Accepts Walk-Ins: Yes
  • Additional Details: Banquet/Private Rooms, Bar Dining, Bar/Lounge, Beer, Full Bar, Late Night, Non-Smoking Restaurant, Personal wines welcome, Personal wines welcome (corkage fee applies), Private Room, Wheelchair Access, Wine
  • Catering: Catering by Revolution makes it possible to enjoy the same sumptuous cuisine, unmatched service, and impressive wine lists, far beyond the charming historic walls of the Downtown Durham restaurant. From an intimate cocktail gathering, to private cooking classes, to a beautifully seated dinner party, Chef Jim Anile and his culinary team will ensure that you and your guests share in a moment to remember. Revolution's professional and dedicated staff will work with you closely, to help design an event that is created uniquely for you and your tastes, while mindful of your budget.
  • Private Party Facilities: We have available an intimate, private dining space with seating for up to 50.
  • Private Party Contact: Jessica Lane (919) 956-9999
  • Entertainment:

Getting there

  • Parking: Valet
  • Parking Details: Revolution offers complimentary Valet Parking Thursday through Saturday. Garage and street parking are also available.
A word from Revolution - Durham
Revolution’s sophisticated and vibrant atmosphere greets guests as they enter the commanding historic Baldwin Building. A dazzling tiled mosaic from Florence adorns the wall, while rich hues of garnet and chocolate brown leather, natural cork, and original restored wood flooring create an inviting… social scene. Revolution’s menu features a selection replete with imaginative interpretations of contemporary global cuisine. Chef Anile also offers a variety of tasting options from the three course “Feed Me” to the seven course “The Feast” menu. Revolution is proud to serve an unassuming yet impressive selection of fine wines featuring small production vineyards. The creative cocktail list pays homage to global cuisine while highlighting a changing roster of fresh ingredients.


Revolution is also the Official VIP Restaurant of The Durham Performing Arts (DPAC) President's Club.Continued
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Awards voted by OpenTable diners
  • Diners' Choice WinnerRomantic
  • Diners' Choice WinnerSpecial Occasion
Diner Reviews
  • "Lovely evening out with a girlfriend. Revolution was a nice change from the day to day chain restaurant scene. Friendly staff and there was no wait upon arrival, I was immediately seated. I would definitely make another guest appearance at Revolution."
    Dined on 7/25/2014
  • "The evening's specials were very good and our waiter was outstanding."
    Dined on 7/25/2014
  • "Revolution is definitely a great place to bring your significant other for date night. The food is fantastic and rotating. The waiters are quite knowledgeable about the menu and wine list. The ambience is very good. It accommodates a romantic date as well as a group of friends night out. The manager was active in the restaurant, checking on customers and attending to our needs. It was a great experience for us."
    Dined on 7/23/2014
  • "My wife and I visited Revolution for a date night outing. The service was impeccable and everything we had was delicious. Our server provided excellent wine recommendations for our entree choices, too."
    Dined on 7/19/2014
  • "The service was one of the best ever. However the food is average and not outstanding. I would say this restaurant has everything in place to be a great one but the menu needs some work."
    Dined on 7/19/2014
  • "We dined here to celebrate the recent marriage of two of our closest friends. We all selected the 3-course (surprise) dinner and it did not disappoint!!! For the main course, the chef prepared TWO entrees, so we each got to share two. From the waiter, to the manager to the chef, this is as good of dining as we've ever had in the triangle area. (And we did not feel it was overpriced.) The valet parking right in front of the restaurant is a plus since downtown Durham parking can be iffy."
    Dined on 7/18/2014
  • "This was our first time at Revolution. Outstanding in every field. Anthony, our waiter, did an outstanding job! The food was so delicious - mouth watering!"
    Dined on 7/12/2014
  • "Durham's old Magnolia Grill was reknowned as "Not Afraid of Flavor." Revolution seems to have taken that title as its guiding principle, as well. It's an ideal place to enjoy a strong selection of wines by the glass, accompanied by appetizers and small plates of distinctively spiced and combined food. The combinations were innovative, but not crazy - Ahi Tuna with wasabi caviar! Shrimp ceviche with green tomato gazpacho. Duck leg with kimchi and orange-black bean confit. Really smart recipes."
    Dined on 7/9/2014
  • "First time visit had anniversary dinner there. Wife and I enjoyed totally with awesome food choices and great service. Definitely will return the chef is doing some beautiful and flavorful dishes."
    Dined on 7/2/2014
  • "Perfect for pre-theater dining or anytime, for that matter. Never had a bad meal. Courteous staff."
    Dined on 6/29/2014
  • "I've been to Revolution a few times, and it's always been great. The food is amazing, the service is excellent, the atmosphere is just right. It's one of the few places where I can ALWAYS be sure that we're going to have an awesome time."
    Dined on 6/28/2014
  • "Celebrated my son's 17th birthday. Wonderful service and food. Large delicious portions."
    Dined on 6/28/2014
  • "We enjoyed our recent dinner at Revolution. Our favorite small dish was the tamales, although the little neck clams were a close second. The planked salmon was awesome and the snapper was equally amazing. We splurged on desert and had an exceptional red velvet cake and a very good chocolate mousse cake. Always a pleasure to dine at Revolution. Highly recommend it."
    Dined on 6/26/2014
  • "First time at Revolution and had a good dining experience. The service was outstanding with all the wait staff pitching in for seamless service. I started with the watermelon/beet/arugula salad which was good but needed a more creative dressing to push it over the top. For the entree did the roasted red snapper with the avocado puree over a potato salad. The fish was slightly overcooked and I am still not sure of the potato salad pairing with the fish. The fish was basically plopped down on the potato salad. Didn't seem extremely creative to me. The avocado puree was excellent. I would definitely return but there is room for improvement. Good specialty cocktail selection and wine list. They were out of cabernet sauvignon (surprising)."
    Dined on 6/23/2014
  • "I've been here 3 times and always with "foodies" (which I am not), and I feel it's a very safe place to bring people who are hard to please with restaurant quality. I would definitely recommend it, especially for special occasions. I enjoy the food very much myself (although there are only limited vegetarian options, so I've only tried a few dishes), and I feel confident bringing others there. I imagine for a non-vegetarian, it would be even more exciting. :) Thank you for great food and polished service!"
    Dined on 6/22/2014
  • "Durham is further away than we can walk from Cameron Village, and more than a five dollar cab ride, so we rarely get way out there. Ringo Starr was playing at the DPAC so we had no choice. When we have no choice but to go to the DPAC, we almost always eat at Revolution. The food is damn good with excellent vegetarian options. We highly recommend it."
    Dined on 6/22/2014
  • "Food was good and portion was large. Only thing is that the food is a tad bit too salty. I would definitely go back again."
    Dined on 6/21/2014
  • "I recently dined at Revolution for a GNO. The food was amazing, the service was excellent and the ambiance was beautiful. I highly recommend this spot for dinner or if you want to relax and grab a few drinks at the bar."
    Dined on 6/21/2014
  • "Revolution has delicious unique food, outstanding service and overall urban chic. My only complaint is the bad acoustics in the restaurant. Loved the experience and would go back again. Ideally located in downtown and only a few blocks away from DPAC."
    Dined on 6/20/2014
  • "The food and service were incredible. Unique menu items and tasty cocktails. Not too fancy, but definitely something for a special occasion"
    Dined on 6/19/2014
  • "It was not ours 1st time at your resto We always had good food ambiance and services But last Saturday wasn't that nice.We were sitting downstairs The food was cold ( ours tile fish) and dry Ours waiter was very nice he was a 11 on 10 Suggestion next time when people make a reservation specify if they are going to be sitting downstairs It was ours 25 th wedding anniversary my brother and wife was here from Canada Nobody was impressed by the food thank god for ours fabulous waiter too bad I don't remember his name"
    Dined on 6/14/2014
  • "As is the case with most Durham restaurants, Revolution boasts wonderful food (although the single serving of pork loin was enough for two or more) and attentive wait staff, but it does so in an atmosphere that's more like that of a bus station than a restaurant. Drunken millennials sit and shout over each other, presumably so their important adventure tales can be heard over the din. In these older re-purposed Durham buildings, the ceilings are very high and virtually no attempt by management to do anything about soundproofing; that money gets spent on more tables to pack in as many people as possible, who all talk at the top of their lungs. Too bad, because the food was all exceptional at Revolution, from the salads to the main courses."
    Dined on 6/13/2014
  • "Julian was a wonderful and knowledgeable server. The food was outstanding (thank you chef Jim Anile)! We are always treated very well."
    Dined on 6/13/2014
  • "I think they went over and above this visit. Everything was beautiful, delicious, right temperature and service was excellent as well. I enjoyed the quiet atmosphere and "specialness" feel of the restaurant. Can hardly add anything to 5 stars indicated above."
    Dined on 6/8/2014
  • "I used OpenTable services to ensure a decent dining time and table. We were thrown into the basement room in the midst of several groups of diners without any chance to request for a better sitting location on the restaurant's main floor. If it wasn't for the great server, we almost got up and left. The menus are not presentable with several sheets held together by an over sized paper clip. Definitely a tacky look. The extensive wine list was disappointing at minimum. Along with the outstanding and professional service provided by our server the only other saving grace was the amazing food. It is clear that the best this restaurant has to offer is the chef. I will not be returning to the Revolution and certainly don't recommend it."
    Dined on 6/7/2014
  • "Revolution is always a great dining experience. We went for Restaurant Week, and we both ordered off that menu. Both our meals came out together and hit and were so good. Our waiter, Jeff, was attentive, friendly and knowledgable. Cocktails and desserts were fun and delicious. We will be back!"
    Dined on 6/7/2014
  • "This was my first visit here and it could not have been more wonderful. My friend and I had a wonderful dining experience. The staff was wonderful and the food was excellent. We will definitely be returning soon!"
    Dined on 6/7/2014
  • "My first visit to Revolution and I was not disappointed! Everything was amazing! Looking forward to coming back soon!"
    Dined on 6/6/2014
  • "Went there for Restaurant Week in the Triangle and had great food and top notch service. Had the pork belly w/creamed leeks for the first course, which was one of the best dishes I've had in a year or two. The Chef's "Feed Me" selection of fried monk fish and mussels was only okay but my wife's beef short rib w/mashed potatoes was awesome. The red velvet cake was a fantastic desert and the hazelnut chocolate mouse was okay. Portions were large and much more than we expected for the price and our waiter was attentive and the wine pairings were excellent. I've been here before and while pricey it was and remains a very good value. Will return and would highly recommend it to others."
    Dined on 6/2/2014
  • "Despite a slight snafu in the reservation process, this was another excellent meal with above average service at this fine downtown Durham restaurant. Our meals were well prepared, nicely presented and served at the right temperature and, above all, were delicious. The wines and the drinks menu are both above average."
    Dined on 5/31/2014
  • "We truly enjoyed our dinner on Saturday evening. 4 of us had the Feed Me dining special and were thoroughly entranced!"
    Dined on 5/24/2014
  • "I wanted to take my 14 year old daughter to a nice place to compliment her Christmas Present of tickets to DPAC and I found this place on line. The service was excellent (it's a joy to be served by someone who obviously loves their job), the food was exquisite and the atmosphere was striking. The only knock on the place was that they only have one toilet in each bathroom--meaning grown men had to wait like children at an elementary school. Overall, an excellent experience for my party of 6."
    Dined on 5/18/2014
  • "My go to dish is the Poke Tuna. It's always good and a very generous portion. We really enjoyed the shrimp and avocado dish as well as the scallops. Love ordering several appetizers to share. Agave in Bloom is a delicious cocktail. "
    Dined on 5/18/2014
  • "We had an amazing dinner here, everything was great. The elements used in both our meals was a perfect balance of flavors and taste. The ambiance was a bit bland, but the food is the focus here! Wonderful cocktails as well."
    Dined on 5/16/2014
  • "The menu is a gourmet delight. We had two of the large plate entrees and desert and espresso coffee. A good alternative are the fabulous appetizers and small plates. Either way the restaurant is in its 5th year in Durham and continues to be a find for eclectic but main stream menu, great chef and very attentive service but not intrusive service. On a rainy evening the free valet parking service was a blessing. "
    Dined on 5/15/2014
  • "Food was good. Service was poor. We had a reservation at 5:45. The restaurant was not crowded and we told our waitor Ivan that we were to make a 7:30 DPAC show. We ordered drinks and dinner at. 6 and did not receive our main course until 7:05. We also asked for the bill at that time. Since I had recommended the restaurant to our group. I was embarrassed by poor service."
    Dined on 5/14/2014
  • "Revolution is a great hidden gem in Durham. Service is great and the menu supetb"
    Dined on 5/11/2014
  • "Revolution is a nice place. Overall my mother and I were disappointed when we came to brunch for Mother's Day. Food was ok. Service was good. However, I get great service and great food at Elmo's and would've saved $100 and had just as good of a time. "
    Dined on 5/11/2014
  • "This place was delicious, the service could have been a little bit better but it was not horrible. We ordered the Tamales, Salmon, Swordfish and Chocolate Mousse cake.. all of these were delicious and we finished it all! "
    Dined on 5/10/2014
  • "Went here with my in-laws for dinner after graduation. Everything was delicious and the service was fantastic. My in-laws kept saying that "this is exactly the type of place we're missing where we live" and were still raving about it the next morning."
    Dined on 5/10/2014
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