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Diners' Choice: Romantic restaurants in Durham

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Updated June 05, 2025

Looking for restaurants that are the most romantic in Durham? You’re in the right place. Each month, OpenTable analyzes nearly 2 million global diner reviews from the past four months. We sort the results by location and category to help you discover new favorite restaurants. It's a great partnership: you reserve, eat, and review. We listen...and deliver the results for all to benefit. Enjoy!


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Bin 54 Steak & Cellar
4.9
4.9 (1872)
$50 and over
Steakhouse
Chapel Hill
About the restaurant
To contact the restaurant directly please email info@bin54chapelhill.com

Using only the highest quality ingredients, Bin 54 elevates classic steakhouse dishes to a new level of refinement. Staged in a warm contemporary setting, diners are offered glimpses of the wood-fired grill, semi-open kitchen and the temperature controlled wine room stocked with an extensive inventory of both eclectic and traditional selections. We also offer three private dining rooms; the Wine Cellar, which seats up to 8 guests, the Aberdeen Room, which seats up to 16 guests, and the Solarium, which seats up to 30 guests. Please contact us for information on large group and private dining.
Top review
SteveVIP
Dined 2 days ago
Absolutely perfect meal as always ! Fantastic service plus delicious food is always the case at Bin 54 !
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Vin Rouge
4.8
4.8 (4630)
$31 to $50
French
Durham
About the restaurant
Vin rouge is a French Bistro. We focus on classic preparations served in a true bistro atmosphere. We have beautiful patio and garden areas for those who prefer to dine outside. Please indicate your preference for dining inside or out. We look forward to cooking for you soon!
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RoyaleVIP
Dined 1 day ago
One of our family favorites! Wonderful ambiance, great wine selection, amazing food and friendly service. Many Thanks for an awesome evening!
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Fearrington House Restaurant
4.8
4.8 (1829)
$50 and over
Contemporary American
Chapel Hill
About the restaurant
The intimate dining rooms within The Fearrington House Restaurant welcome guests with exceptional service and a seasonally changing menu. Executive Chef Paul Gagne commitment to exceptional farm-to-fork cuisine is woven throughout the dining experience.

From partnerships with local farms, including Harland's Creek Farm in Pittsboro and Lil Farm in Timberlake, to herbs harvested from gardens on the property, to dishes that celebrate North Carolina’s seasons, The Fearrington House’s mission to provide Relais & Chateaux level cuisine and service to guests has remained constant since opening in 1980.

Our menu is complemented by a beverage program featuring an extensive wine list, a full cocktail bar, and beers celebrating North Carolina breweries.

Any Allergies and Food Preferences are to be provided in advance. If not provided, not all requests can be accommodated.

Jackets are requested but not required. We ask that gentlemen remove hats for dinner service.
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OttoVIP
Dined 4 days ago
As always, amazing food, service, ambiance. Thank you!
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Fairview Dining Room
4.8
4.8 (1931)
$31 to $50
American
Durham
About the restaurant
The AAA Four Diamond Fairview Dining Room has been reimagined as a lighter, brighter backdrop for our renowned fine dining experience. Featuring custom details hand-crafted for the space by regional artisans, this new design simply enhances what you have loved for years.

With the reopening of the new Fairview Dining Room, our Area Executive Chef Troy Stauffer and his imaginative culinary team have introduced a new Fall menu, perfectly complementing the elevated look and feel of the space. Indulge in a savory Cheshire Pork Tenderloin or delicious Duke of Crabcake with a sommelier suggested wine and finish with a decadent hand-crafted dessert from our pastry team, each dish embracing cozy flavors perfect for fall.

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Sonia
Dined 3 days ago
If you are looking for a great afternoon tea experience, this is a go to place. Great for afternoon catch up with a friend or group outing. Staff is friendly , good tea options and sumptuous platters.
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Seraphine
4.8
4.8 (671)
$30 and under
Creole / Cajun / Southern
Durham
About the restaurant
Seraphine is on OpenTable! We look forward to seeing you!
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Clifton
Dined 2 days ago
Food was AMAZING. Service was really great as well!! And they acknowledged the fact that it was my partner and I’s anniversary. That was amazing for my experience.
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Nanas
4.8
4.8 (462)
$31 to $50
American
Durham
About the restaurant
Nanas is a neighborhood restaurant in Durham, North Carolina. Helmed by Chefs Matt Kelly and Nate Garyantes, Nanas pays tribute to Nana’s, our beloved predecessor, while reimagining all of the details. Abundant, local ingredients shine on our seasonal menus, which feature dishes like Twice-Baked Grits Soufflé, Duck Ragout Tagliatelle, and the iconic Nana’s risotto alongside seasonal wood grilled whole fish, crispy lamb shoulder, and fresh-baked breads and desserts made daily in house. In our cozy bar you'll find finely executed classic cocktails and local beers, while the wine program offers upwards of 250+ labels of impeccably curated, farming-first wines. If your desired time for a reservation is not available our bar seats are open on a first come first serve basis. Call your nana, it's time to eat.
Top review
Liz
Dined 6 days ago
Great experience for my birthday! They really make special occasions feel special. The food was delicious, pasta is a small portion so I’d do as an appetizer. Chicken & lamb was good portion. Great drinks!
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Parizade
4.7
4.7 (3383)
$30 and under
Mediterranean
Durham
About the restaurant
Parizade is Mediterranean inspired culinary creations. A vast open kitchen spans the length of the restaurant. Surreal art by Henryk Fantazos adorns the walls and ceiling. Parizade is truly the crowning jewel of Giorgios Hospitality Group. *Large parties, please call the restaurant at 919-286-9712*
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Cathy
Dined 2 days ago
Always a wonderful experience. Great food and wonderful service in a beautiful restaurant!
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Il Palio
4.7
4.7 (1791)
$50 and over
Italian
Chapel Hill
About the restaurant
Il Palio is an intimate restaurant in the Siena Hotel. We strive to emulate the best of the great Italian tradition of hospitality and quality at the table and in the glass. Our vision is simple – use the best local and Italian ingredients as purely as possible and serve them with comfort and pride. We cook as an Italian might in North Carolina.


Top review
Amanda
Dined 2 days ago
Our favorite Italian in Chapel Hill. Everything is made in house: focaccia bread, vinaigrette dressing, all pasta, my beloved black truffle sauce, honeysuckle syrup for a specialty Pimm’s drink and desserts. It is worth the hype and price!
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Metro 8 Steakhouse
4.6
4.6 (956)
$30 and under
Steakhouse
Durham
About the restaurant
Metro 8, located in Durham, North Carolina, serves American cuisine in an upscale steakhouse that is perfect for date nights or work meetings. Each meal is made to order with fresh ingredients by professionally-trained chefs and cooks. Metro 8 has a full bar which features an extensive wine selection, including both domestic and imported wine.



Start out your meal at Metro 8 with an appetizer such as the crab stuffed shrimp or the empanadas. Choose from dinner entrées like the filet mignon or the lamb chops. For the vegetarians in the group, try items like the fettucine porcine or the Caesar salad.

Top review
Sean
Dined on Jun 4, 2025
Great food! We loved the steaks and all of the rest of the dishes!
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Ruth's Chris Steak House - Durham
4.5
4.5 (2152)
$31 to $50
Steakhouse
Durham
About the restaurant
Ruth's Chris Steak House in Durham is located in the Renaissance Center at Southpoint; adjacent to the Hilton Garden Inn.

Whether you’re planning a casual dinner with friends, a party to celebrate, business meeting or banquet or a romantic dinner, Ruth’s Chris Steak House is the most distinctive dining destination in the area. Ruth’s Chris professional, but personable staff will make your evening a sizzling success with first class service that is attentive but never fussy.
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Angela
Dined on Jun 1, 2025
We really enjoyed celebrating my husband’s birthday at RC. From beginning to end, the service was amazing. Our server, Mya was the best! The general manager was wonderful too. The food was amazing and the pace at which the food came to our table was just right. Looking forward to returning!
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