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Taberna Tapas, Durham, NC

Taberna Tapas

4.7
4.7
1616 Reviews
$30 and under
Tapas / Small Plates
Spanish Tapas
Extensive Spanish Wine list
Full bar
Serving dinner

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2 people

7:00 PM


Booked 23 times today

Order delivery or takeout

Additional information

  • Dining style
    Casual Dining
  • Cuisines
    Tapas / Small Plates, Spanish
  • Hours of operation
    Dinner Tue–Sun 5:00 pm–10:00 pm
  • Phone number
    (919) 797-1457
  • Payment options
    Mastercard, Visa
  • Dress code
    Casual Dress
  • Neighborhood
    Durham
  • Cross street
    Market St.
  • Parking details
    Public parking is available in the Corcoran parking lot behind the restaurant.
  • Additional
    Cocktails, Full Bar

What 1,616 people are saying

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
  • 4.6Food
  • 4.7Service
  • 4.6Ambience
  • 4.4Value

NoiseModerate

1,616 Reviews
  1. MelissaH

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined 5 days ago

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Everything was delicious. We ordered several small plates and shared amongst the table. Service was fast. Our party really enjoyed this place.

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  2. BeeK

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined 7 days ago

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    This is a keeper on my my list. There was not one dish we didn't like. The octopus and the Beef in Chimichurri, that was awesome, just to name 2. Even the fries that came with the Beef, were great. Better then other places that should be remain nameless. We will be back.

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  3. MandeeL

    Raleigh

    2 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    2 reviews

    Dined on September 17, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience4
    Great food and excellent service made reconnecting with friends extremely enjoyable!

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  4. OpenTable Diner

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on September 16, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Great service. Non-alcoholic mojito was great!

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  5. celebrate2gether

    Raleigh

    3 reviews

    5.0

    3 reviews

    Dined on September 15, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    First visit. Experience was great, and will definitely return.

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  6. Durhamite

    Charleston

    2 reviews

    4.0

    2 reviews

    Dined on September 15, 2023

    overall4food3service4ambience4
    Service good,ambience good, 2 small plates good, one okay, one very mediocre. My sherry cocktail very poor, sangria however was very good. Overall a decent value on main Street in downtown Durham

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  7. Tupac

    New York Area

    2 reviews

    vip
    2.0

    2 reviews

    Dined on September 13, 2023

    overall2food2service2ambience3
    The food has gone downhill over the past year or so since I was there last. Used to be pretty solid tapas; now not good at all.

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  8. MariaR

    Raleigh

    3 reviews

    5.0

    3 reviews

    Dined on September 13, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Dinner last night was delicious. We tried an ox tail tapa, an octopus tapa, and some other more typical ones like bacon wrapped dates. None disappointed.

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  9. KathieK

    Charleston

    2 reviews

    4.0

    2 reviews

    Dined on September 12, 2023

    overall4food4service4ambience3
    Salmon over cooked but our other tapas were vegetables and nicely prepared

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  10. Domc

    Raleigh

    15 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    15 reviews

    Dined on September 10, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Always a great, friendly, dining experience! Thanks

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  11. timothy7134

    Raleigh

    8 reviews

    vip
    3.0

    8 reviews

    Dined on September 9, 2023

    overall3food3service3ambience3
    Normally delicious, but this time, the food lacked adequate salt and seasoning.

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  12. TraceyB

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on September 9, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Food was absolutely AMAZING, great service & atmosphere. Menu allows for variety of ordering and table sharing/tasting of different delicious foods. Pre-Show dinner (DPAC), and back door exit for short walk to DPAC.

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  13. ParentPalates

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on September 2, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    It was a great way to celebrate a birthday. We were very well taken care of and it was reminiscent of being in Spain with delicious wine and flavorful tapas. Looking forward to returning soon!

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  14. Slay

    Raleigh

    37 reviews

    5.0

    37 reviews

    Dined on September 2, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    This place has amazing tapas for being located in the United States. Seriously, great tapas are hard to come by in this country...the vast array of choices is great! And I have to say, every one of the 8 tapas we ordered for the table was fantastic. Even the sangria was really good. And to top it off, our waiter was really on point--was able to answer all of our questions and continually topped off our water glasses, poured our wine, and kept the table clean by removing the empty tapas plates in a timely manner. All-in-all, we highly recommend Taberna Tapas.

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  15. annief

    Raleigh

    2 reviews

    5.0

    2 reviews

    Dined on September 2, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    This was by far one of my favorite dining experiences I’ve had in Durham. First, our server was spectacular, attentive, and gave amazing recommendations. Second, the food was incredible. My friend and I went for my birthday, so we splurged a little. We tried the octopus, crab stuffed pawuillo peppers, jamon croquetas, and the 16oz ribeye with garlic toast. Everything was awesome. The ribeye was cooked perfectly and my favorite thing on the menu. I’m coming back here very often now.

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  16. GeorgeW

    Western NC

    7 reviews

    vip
    4.0

    7 reviews

    Dined on September 2, 2023

    overall4food5service5ambience4
    Great food and helpful staff. Suggest asking waiter to manage food delivery so can avoid getting everything at once.

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  17. OpenTable Diner

    San Diego

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on September 2, 2023

    overall5food4service5ambience5
    We had a great dinner, especially the charcuterie and cheese plates. The service was excellent and they helped us celebrate a birthday.

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  18. DavidB

    Wilmington

    6 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    6 reviews

    Dined on September 1, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience4
    It was very pleasant with very nice tapas plates. Our favorite was Cauliflower with cheese sauce.

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  19. OpenTable Diner

    Chicago

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on August 31, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Every dish was delicious but especially the bacon wrapped dates were amazingly decadent!

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  20. Henry

    Raleigh

    27 reviews

    5.0

    27 reviews

    Dined on August 30, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    If you like Spanish tapas-type dining, this is the best.

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  21. OpenTable Diner

    Raleigh

    4 reviews

    4.0

    4 reviews

    Dined on August 26, 2023

    overall4food5service4ambience2
    The AC didn't seem to be working very well. We were in a booth and it was extremely hot. But if you got up and walked to the bathroom, it was at least 10 degrees cooler in that area. Other than that, food was DELICIOUS. Paella and chocolate mousse may have been my two faves. But I would order all of the Tapas again in a heartbeat. Coming back when its cooler.

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  22. Deborah

    Charleston

    21 reviews

    5.0

    21 reviews

    Dined on August 26, 2023

    overall5food5service4ambience5
    Excellent menu selection. Every item we chose was very tasty.

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  23. HJmom

    Atlanta Metro

    22 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    22 reviews

    Dined on August 25, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience4
    Quiet night. Loved everything we tried and the dessert was amazing!

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  24. Panda

    San Francisco

    8 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    8 reviews

    Dined on August 20, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    One of the best restaurants in Durham! Food and service are excellent!

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  25. spottedtrail

    Washington DC

    5 reviews

    5.0

    5 reviews

    Dined on August 18, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Excellent service and scrumptious food! Perfect spot to fill up before a show at DPAC.

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  26. MoiraM

    Raleigh

    9 reviews

    5.0

    9 reviews

    Dined on August 15, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Excellent tapas. Service was great and the waiter made sure we got out in time to catch the show we were going to. It’s a quick walk to DPAC.

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  27. Bebe

    Naples

    3 reviews

    5.0

    3 reviews

    Dined on August 11, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Food was delicious, our server was knowledgeable, gave great recommendations. Overall great ambience. Will definitely return.

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  28. Abby0013fromCG

    Raleigh

    7 reviews

    5.0

    7 reviews

    Dined on August 9, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Great meal. Every plate we tried was very good. Will go back to try other menu items that looked interesting. Bonus was it was 3 blocks from DPAC. Will definitely be back!

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  29. LC123

    Raleigh

    4 reviews

    5.0

    4 reviews

    Dined on August 9, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Taberna Tapas is consistently good. We will be back.

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  30. SteveM

    Raleigh

    3 reviews

    5.0

    3 reviews

    Dined on August 5, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience4
    Really enjoyed the plates. The Dark chocolate orange ice cream for dessert was amazing!

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  31. Simon

    Greensboro

    12 reviews

    4.0

    12 reviews

    Dined on August 5, 2023

    overall4food4service5ambience5
    Fantastic food and service, really enjoyed everything

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  32. KCLJARM

    Raleigh

    68 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    68 reviews

    Dined on August 4, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    This was our first visit to Taberna. We were kind of surprised when we first walked in, it was much bigger than it looks from the outside. We were seated right away and drink orders taken. Seth was our waiter and did a fantastic job of going over the menu with us. We started off with 2 dishes, the first was the spicy lamb sausage, which was 5 2-bite pieces with a good amount of spiciness, served over mashed potatoes. This was really delicious. The next dish we tried was the shrimp paella. It came out piping hot. This had 6-7 shrimp in a bed of seasoned rice, onions and peas. Wow! We both really liked this dish! Once that was set on our table, we put in an order for chicken empanadas. Two empanadas with a spicy dip/sauce atop arrived after only a short wait. They too, were tasty, but our least favorite of the 3 "main" dishes we tried. By the end of these 3 dishes we were both satisfyingly full, but neither of us had ever had churros, so ordered that as dessert. Four large churros covered in cinnamon n sugar, served with semi-sweet chocolate dipping sauce came out. They were a light end to a very satisfying meal. There were several other selections that looked but we were too full to try them. We will be back.

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  33. TabernaYum

    Raleigh

    2 reviews

    5.0

    2 reviews

    Dined on August 1, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience4
    This place was awesome. Table of 6 on a Tuesday night. We ordered drinks, the charcuterie and the cheese plate for starters, and then everyone ordered 2 meat/veggie plates! We shared it all, and there was plenty! The $30 ribeye was amazing and huge, short ribs, chimichurri steak, 3 different paella, crab stuffed peppers, empanadas, mushrooms, cauliflower, brussels!! It was amazing and with tip it was $60 a person. Excellent meal. Will be returning for sure. The service was prompt and the food came out quickly.

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  34. OpenTable Diner

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on July 26, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Very fast and friendly service. The food was delicious. I'm very glad they serve sangria like it's supposed to be, wine and juice, nothing else, nice ratio, very delicious.

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  35. OpenTable Diner

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on July 22, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Taberna Tapas is always a must try for me for a night out our introducing  my friends to food from Espana.  The service is always quality great wine selection, and amazing options for everyone. They were more than accommodating for my friends, dietary restrictions and we absolutely appreciate that.

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  36. foodismypassion

    Charlotte

    28 reviews

    vip
    3.0

    28 reviews

    Dined on July 21, 2023

    overall3food3service4ambience4
    Food was good, but some items lacked much flavor. Our favorite was probably the paella which had nice crispy rice on the bottom. Our server was very sweet and attentive. Overall, a nice experience, just feel like the food was good, not great.

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  37. OpenTable Diner

    Columbus

    2 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    2 reviews

    Dined on July 15, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Great place to grab a drink and tapas before a show

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  38. AGarcia

    Raleigh

    6 reviews

    4.0

    6 reviews

    Dined on July 14, 2023

    overall4food4service4ambience3
    Good food. One item was as we were seated near the kitchen - the energetic and loud music in the kitchen was overwhelming the more casual dining room music. The croquetas de Jamón were just like Abuelas!! Will return and make sure to sit away from kitchen

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  39. OpenTable Diner

    Raleigh

    6 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    6 reviews

    Dined on July 11, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Everything was delicious. Service was excellent and the dishes came out quickly.

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  40. stephanieca

    Raleigh

    4 reviews

    5.0

    4 reviews

    Dined on July 9, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience4
    It was great to share tons of tapas with friends. Everything was delicious. Cooked “just right”. Will definitely be back!

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FAQs

You can order delivery directly from Taberna Tapas using the Order Online button.

Taberna Tapas is rated 4.7 stars by 1616 OpenTable diners.

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

Make a reservation

2 people

7:00 PM


Booked 23 times today

Order delivery or takeout

Google Map for Taberna Tapas

325 West Main Street, Durham, NC 27701

Additional information

  • Cross street
    Market St.
  • Neighborhood
    Durham
  • Hours of operation
    Dinner Tue–Sun 5:00 pm–10:00 pm
  • Cuisines
    Tapas / Small Plates, Spanish
  • Dining style
    Casual Dining
  • Dress code
    Casual Dress
  • Parking details
    Public parking is available in the Corcoran parking lot behind the restaurant.
  • Payment options
    Mastercard, Visa
  • Additional
    Cocktails, Full Bar
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