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It's a Southern Thing - Downtown Durham, Durham, NC

It's a Southern Thing - Downtown Durham

4.7 (293)
$30 and under
Southern
605 W Main St, Durham, NC 27701

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2 people
7:00 PM
Booked 25 times today

About this restaurant

  • Neighborhood gem
  • Good for groups
  • Lively
It's A Southern Thing is our owner's personal love letter to The South. Known for our unique take on traditional Southern fair, we welcome you with a laid back atmosphere, Southern hospitality, delicious craft cocktails and thoughtfully created, scratch made dishes. From our best-selling Shrimp and Grits to Sweet Tea Brined Pork Chops, Fried Green Tomatoes, Collard Greens, Chicken and Waffle Skewers and everything in between, you will find familiar flavors presented in an original way. Offering lunch Monday through Friday, brunch on weekends and dinner service seven nights a week, we invite you to come in, stay a while and let us show you why so many customers love being part of our It's A Southern Thing family.

Additional information

  • Dining style
    Casual Dining
  • Price
    $30 and under
  • Cuisines
    Southern, Barbecue, Comfort Food
  • Hours of operation
    Brunch Sat, Sun 10:00 am–2:00 pm Lunch Mon–Fri 10:30 am–4:00 pm Dinner Mon–Fri 4:00 pm–9:00 pm Sat, Sun 5:00 pm–9:00 pm
  • Phone number
  • Payment options
    AMEX, Discover, Mastercard, Visa
  • Dress code
    Casual Dress
  • Private party facilities
    Perfect for business groups, meetings, parties, graduation, wedding rehearsals, etc. (up to 55 people)Lunch Events: $250 minimumMonday through Wednesday Dinner Events: $500 minimumThursday through Saturday Dinner Events: $750 minimumAll minimums are pretax and excludes gratuity 20%Minimums are subject to change: For holidays or special events
  • Neighborhood
    Durham
  • Parking details
    Street Parking
  • Additional
    Banquet, Bar/Lounge, Beer, BYO Wine, Cocktails, Corkage Fee, Counter Seating, Dog Friendly, Full Bar, Gluten-free Options, Outdoor Smoking Area, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Private Room, Takeout, Vegan, Weekend Brunch, Wheelchair Access, Wine

What 293 people are saying

It's a Southern Thing - Downtown Durham reviews from people who’ve dined at this restaurant. Based on recent rating.

Overall ratings and reviews

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

4.7
4.7 based on recent ratings
  • 4.5Food
  • 4.7Service
  • 4.6Ambience
  • 4.4Value

NoiseModerate

Loved For

  • Raleigh / Durham / Chapel Hill

    Great for brunch

  • Durham

    Great for brunch

  • Durham

    Good for groups

  • Durham

    Healthy

  • Durham

    Neighborhood gem

  • Durham

    Lively

Review summary

AI-generated from verified diner reviews
It's a Southern Thing in Downtown Durham is a delightful gem known for its "outstanding food" and "friendly service." Frequent visitors rave about the "amazing" brunch options, including shrimp and grits and bottomless mimosas. The cozy Southern charm, coupled with a lively atmosphere, makes it a "go-to spot" for many.
293 Reviews
  1. KENNETH

    Raleigh / Durham / Chapel Hill7 reviews

    5.0

    Dined 7 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    As usual, we dined here prior to one of the Broadway Series shows at DPAC. The food and service was fantastic! It is our 'go to' restaurant before a show!

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  2. Deborah

    South Carolina26 reviews

    3.0

    Dined 7 days ago

    1. Overall 3
    2. Food 3
    3. Service 4
    4. Ambience 4
    Food was ok. I had the Cajun eggs Benedict with salmon cake. Wasn't Really a salmon cake. Was really a piece of not flavorful salmon. English muffin was not toasted so was soggy and sauce was rather meh. Aperol spritz was $15 and not super tasty. Hash browns were delicious. Bloody Mary was tasty.

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  3. Kemuel

    Charlotte2 reviews

    4.0

    Dined on June 21, 2025

    1. Overall 4
    2. Food 4
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Great food and love the feel of the place. Had a wonderful service who was very attentive. Would recommend

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  4. Danielle

    Raleigh / Durham / Chapel Hill4 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on June 9, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Kendra was AMAZING. The staff was so accommodating and we really appreciated that!

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  5. Twana

    Durham/County Durham1 review

    5.0

    Dined on May 29, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 4
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Jessica was our server and bartender. She did a great job with our margaritas, the food was good and she was a lot of fun! She took great care of us !

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  6. Ceci

    Raleigh / Durham / Chapel Hill20 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on April 21, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    This is our go-to place when we attend events at DPAC. Fewer than 3 minutes away. Food and drink are on point. My favorite is I Hate Tequila, Said No Juan Ever! Highly recommend! Reservations and dining early are your best bet.

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  7. Tiffany

    Raleigh / Durham / Chapel Hill2 reviews

    3.0

    Dined on April 13, 2025

    1. Overall 3
    2. Food 4
    3. Service 3
    4. Ambience 4
    Service and food were good. The wait time for our food and for our check were too long but an overall nice experience

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  8. Maggie VIP

    Raleigh / Durham / Chapel Hill17 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on April 13, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Wow! This was so yummy. Can't wait to come back. Our favorite was the chicken fried steak, but everything was tasty

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  9. Nicole

    Raleigh / Durham / Chapel Hill1 review

    4.0

    Dined on April 6, 2025

    1. Overall 4
    2. Food 4
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 4
    Ebony provided excellent service! Oh and the bottomless mimosas are a must!

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  10. Tyler

    Raleigh / Durham / Chapel Hill1 review

    5.0

    Dined on April 5, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 4
    4. Ambience 5
    Great food and atmosphere. First time coming and def will be back.

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FAQs

It's a Southern Thing - Downtown Durham offers takeout which you can order by calling the restaurant at (919) 294-9632.

It's a Southern Thing - Downtown Durham is rated 4.7 stars by 293 OpenTable diners.

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

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Make a reservation

2 people
7:00 PM
Booked 25 times today
Google Map for It's a Southern Thing - Downtown Durham

605 W Main St, Durham, NC 27701

Additional information

  • Neighborhood
    Durham
  • Hours of operation
    Brunch Sat, Sun 10:00 am–2:00 pm Lunch Mon–Fri 10:30 am–4:00 pm Dinner Mon–Fri 4:00 pm–9:00 pm Sat, Sun 5:00 pm–9:00 pm
  • Price
    $30 and under
  • Cuisines
    Southern, Barbecue, Comfort Food
  • Dining style
    Casual Dining
  • Dress code
    Casual Dress
  • Parking details
    Street Parking
  • Payment options
    AMEX, Discover, Mastercard, Visa
  • Additional
    Banquet, Bar/Lounge, Beer, BYO Wine, Cocktails, Corkage Fee, Counter Seating, Dog Friendly, Full Bar, Gluten-free Options, Outdoor Smoking Area, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Private Room, Takeout, Vegan, Weekend Brunch, Wheelchair Access, Wine
  • Phone number
  • Private party facilities
    Perfect for business groups, meetings, parties, graduation, wedding rehearsals, etc. (up to 55 people)Lunch Events: $250 minimumMonday through Wednesday Dinner Events: $500 minimumThursday through Saturday Dinner Events: $750 minimumAll minimums are pretax and excludes gratuity 20%Minimums are subject to change: For holidays or special events
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