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Counting House

Bar in Durham

BarSeafoodAmerican4.3 (780 reviews)expensive

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Known for:steaksteak frites

About

Located in downtown Durham, Counting House restaurant celebrates North Carolina's rich heritage of fresh seafood. Bar and lounge with house-made cocktails.

Menu highlights

  • BISCUIT BOARD$15
  • YOGURT BOWL$13
  • BANKERS BREAKFAST$19
  • STEAK FRITES$30
  • COUNTING HOUSE BLOODY MARY$15
  • STRANGE CHARM$17
  • BREAKFAST MEATS$7
  • [111 Corcoran Street \
  • Brunch
  • © 2026 Counting House

Amenities

Takes reservationsBarBreakfastPrivate dining

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What people say

The food is always so delicious, fresh, and has a unique flavor profile.

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What diners say on Google

Madison Byrd

went here Saturday before a show at DPAC. it was uncomfortably warm as if the AC was broken. we started with the “local cheese plate,” which was fine. it came with a small selection of 3-4 cheeses, a couple grapes, some fruit spread, and literally six crackers. for $32 it would have been nice if there was a bit more variety in flavors/textures (i.e. nuts or meats etc). my sister ordered a pasta dish, i ordered the burger, and we ordered 2 sides to split. food took nearly an hour. 1 side never came, the other was cold, as was my sister’s pasta. my burger and fries were fine but not particularly

Naomi Gupton★★★★★

Absolutely phenomenal brunch! Truly everything on the menu is ten out of ten! The short ribs were so tender you didn't need a knife! The grits were super creamy and paired well with the crab, the ricotta pancakes were the fluffiest most addicting pancakes and arguably our favorite thing on the menu. I feel like there was so much attention to detail in each dish we tried. The menu did a great job of having variety without having an overwhelming amount of choices and everything was reasonably priced. I came here years ago and it was not nearly as good. The new executive chef and new menu has

JustSchmiley★★★★★

What a cool place! History, art, delicious cocktails and food. Great place for a business dinner or a fun night out. The restrooms were also memorable.

Parishoner1 Parishoner1★★★★

I have no problem spending $ on a good restaurant and good food. This bill was $175. All good except $19 for a Jack Daniel’s Manhattan? Too high. It’s the cheapest booze on their bar! I hate paying to much for cheap stuff. See the attached bill. $12+$4+$3. What is that?

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