Magnolia Grill

1002 9th St Durham, NC 27705

Summary

The Magnolia Grill is fine dining at its best. Ben and Karen Barker, two of America's premier chefs, founded Magnolia Grill in 1983 with the vision of creating a restaurant "not afraid of flavor." The menu changes daily based on the chefs' creativity and available fresh ingredients, but it consistently features delicious, beautifully-presented entrees worthy of national recognition. The cuisine is considered "New Southern", a culinary style the Barker's helped invent, and consists of dishes made with only the freshest of ingredients and most brilliant of inspirations. With a classic wine pallette and an intimate, romantic ambience, this restaurant emcompasses the greatest features of fine dining. No wonder Gourmet magazine ranked Magnolia Grill as "the 11th best restaurant in the nation" in 2006. Come experience two of the nation's elite cooks' culinary masterpeices at the Magnolia Grill.

Recommended

Grilled Sturgeon on Wild Rice Risotto with Butternuts, Grilled Leeks, and Cider Reduction; Ginger-Lime Créme Caramels with Tropical Ambrosia; a glass of Seghesio Zinfandel wine

Contact
Phone: (919) 286-3609
Atmosphere
Southern bistro
Service
Superior
Reservations
Recommended for groups
Other
Visa, MasterCard, American express accepted; fine dining; stylishly classy dress code; nationally-recognized
Hours
Open Tue-Thu 6pm-9:30pm; Fri-Sat 5:30pm-10pm

User Reviews for Magnolia Grill

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Pros:
Classy, Good Cooking

Cons:
EXPENSIVE

Summary:
A good place to go with the parents

Pros:
Clean, great atmosphere

Cons:
A bit too far from West Campus

Summary:
Great place for gatherings and friend hang-outs.

Pros:
The best steak I've had in years!

Cons:
Price and Limited Space

Summary:
A Must Go!