Counting House

Name: Counting House
Address: 111 North Corcoran St 21c Museum Hotel, Durham, NC, United States, 27701
Telephone: (919) 956-6760
Price range: $31 to $50
Rating: 4.2

4.2

1516 Reviews

$31 to $50

Seafood

Make a reservation

2 people

Oct 7, 2024

9:00 PM

Booked 13 times today

Good for special occasions
Innovative
Great for creative cocktails

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
breakfast meat, baked egg*, cheese, union special brioche, breakfast mayo, tots
Avocado Toast$11.00
sourdough, avocado, hard-boiled egg, shaved radish, lemon zest, everything bagel seasoning
Irish Oats$9.00
golden raisin, brown sugar
Whole Egg* Frittata$13.00
goat cheese, mushroom, salad
Buttermilk Pancakes$12.00
berries, vanilla-maple syrup, honey butter
Banker's Breakfast$14.00
two eggs*, breakfast meat, tots, toast

Sides

Breakfast Meats
crispy bacon, sausage, turkey bacon, vegan sausage
- each$5.00
Tots$4.00
2 Eggs$4.00
No poaching! The animals don't like it
Banana Walnut Bread$4.00
honey butter, jam
Toast$2.00
sourdough, whole grain, gluten free

Lighter Side

Seasonal Fruit Sald$6.00
mint, chamomile syrup
Yogurt & Granola$8.00
berries, almond-coconut granola, honey

Drinks

Banana Smoothie$5.00
peanut butter, almond milk
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
Tea$5.00
by Two Leaves & a Bud; chamomile, peppermint, tropical green, earl grey

What 1,516 people are saying

Overall ratings and reviews

Reviews can only be made by diners who have eaten at this restaurant

4.2

4.2 based on recent ratings

4.2Food
4.3Service
4.3Ambience
3.9Value

Noise • Moderate

Loved For

Durham
Innovative

1,516 Reviews

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Lu
Western NC
77 reviews
5.0
77 reviews
Dined 2 days ago
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
This is our favorite place to come before an event at DPAC. We always feel welcome here and the food is delicious. Our waitress Tassia was amazing and made sure we had everything we needed. We will be back soon.
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Jim
Raleigh
28 reviews
3.0
28 reviews
Dined 4 days ago
1. Overall 3
2. Food 4
3. Service 3
4. Ambience 2
Food was good but service was only fair. Our waitress was very friendly, we had to wait quite a while for our drinks only to be told the beer I selected was out. We also had to wait a while for our food.
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Gary
San Francisco
2 reviews
vip
4.0
2 reviews
Dined on September 27, 2024
1. Overall 4
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 4
Muscadet was a treat with oysters. More restaurants should offer this Loire wine with shellfish.
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David
Raleigh
51 reviews
vip
5.0
51 reviews
Dined on September 25, 2024
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
A place I forgot I could have lunch! So convenient, great food and always attentive service!
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OT
OpenTable Diner
Wilmington
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined on September 21, 2024
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Counting House was everything I was hoping for… Amazing ambience, service & food! Some of the best raw oysters I’ve had & the scallop entree was scrumptious!!! Our server, Ginger was delightful, informative and intuitive. I will definitely return & recommend! Thank you for a perfect dining experience!
Counting HouseResponded on September 26, 2024
Wow! Thanks for such a fantastic review! We're so glad you enjoyed the oysters and the scallops and Ginger's service! We can't wait to see you again soon. Thanks, The Counting House Team
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Patrick
New York City
5 reviews
vip
4.0
5 reviews
Dined on September 20, 2024
1. Overall 4
2. Food 4
3. Service 4
4. Ambience 5
My food was great (smoked trout dip and shrimp n grits) though expected more shrimp (there were more shrimp on the salmon entree). Husband is vegetarian and was surprised that the only entree they could offer him was the rigatoni. Have had more vegetarian options in the past.
Counting HouseResponded on September 26, 2024
Hi Patrick, Great to hear that overall you had a great experience and enjoyed your food! Thanks for the feedback on the shrimp and vegetarian options. We'll have our fall menu out in a few weeks and we hope to see you back to try it out. Thanks, The Counting House Team
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Thomas
Greensboro
15 reviews
5.0
15 reviews
Dined on September 15, 2024
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Everyone there was extremely friendly and professional, from the hostess, bartender and servers. All the meals we got were excellently prepared with only one small exception. Our daughter got the shrimp and grits and although she said it tasted great, the shrimp still had the shells on the tails. Since it was cooked in a tomato based liquid, it made it difficult to remove the shells without making a mess. Other than that, it was a truly nice evening where we were made to feel very comfortable with good food and drinks.
Counting HouseResponded on September 26, 2024
Hi Thomas, Thanks so much for the great review, we're so glad to hear you had an excellent meal with friendly service! Thanks for the note on the shrimp and grits, we hope to see you and your family again very soon! The Counting House Team
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Devin
Raleigh
3 reviews
3.0
3 reviews
Dined on September 14, 2024
1. Overall 3
2. Food 3
3. Service 4
4. Ambience 4
Unique venue as there is art displayed within the restaurant that non-eating patrons can come and observe during the day. The appetizers were better than the main entrées.
Counting HouseResponded on September 26, 2024
Hi Devin, Great to hear that you enjoyed the artwork and hope you explored the galleries on our second floor as well! Thanks for the feedback on your food, we love our appetizers too. We hope you'll give us another chance to wow you through your whole meal. Thanks, The Counting House Team
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Lu
Western NC
77 reviews
5.0
77 reviews
Dined on September 8, 2024
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
We love going here before an event at DPAC. Everyone is so friendly and the food is delicious. Our waiter Jackson was amazing. He made sure we got out in time for the play.
Counting HouseResponded on September 26, 2024
Hi Lu, So great to hear about your experience with us! We know how important dinner is before a show, so we're happy to hear that Jackson made sure you had a timely but great dinner. Thanks for sharing! The Counting House Team
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Jason
Atlanta Metro
1 review
3.0
1 review
Dined on September 7, 2024
1. Overall 3
2. Food 3
3. Service 4
4. Ambience 4
The atmosphere and service is an expected for a somewhat upscale restaurant. The food is “ok but not outstanding” especially for the price.
Counting HouseResponded on September 26, 2024
Hi Jason, Thanks for taking the time to leave us a review. We're glad to hear you enjoyed the service, but disappointed that you didn't find the food to be outstanding. We hope you'll give another try soon as our new fall menu will be rolling out in a few weeks. Thanks again for the feedback, we know it's the only way we can improve. The Counting House Team
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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 4.2 stars by 1516 OpenTable diners.

Yes, you can generally book this restaurant by choosing the date, time and party size on OpenTable.

Make a reservation

2 people

Oct 7, 2024

9:00 PM

Booked 13 times today

Order delivery or takeout

111 North Corcoran St, 21c Museum Hotel, Durham, NC 27701

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

Order delivery or takeout

Additional information

50 Raleigh Restaurants to Connect In For Mother's Day

Hot Stuff

Egg Sandwich$13.00

Avocado Toast$11.00

Irish Oats$9.00

Whole Egg* Frittata$13.00

Buttermilk Pancakes$12.00

Banker's Breakfast$14.00

Sides

Breakfast Meats

Tots$4.00

2 Eggs$4.00

Banana Walnut Bread$4.00

Toast$2.00

Lighter Side

Seasonal Fruit Sald$6.00

Yogurt & Granola$8.00

Drinks

Banana Smoothie$5.00

Juice$4.00

Drip Coffee$3.00

Espresso$4.00

Americano$4.00

Cappuccino$5.00

Latte$5.00

Tea$5.00

Overall ratings and reviews

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FAQs

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Is Counting House currently accepting reservations?

Make a reservation

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