where to go for 10 year anniversary? (Raleigh, Durham: chapel, restaurants, price) - Raleigh, Durham, Chapel Hill, Cary - North Carolina (NC) -The Triangle Area - City-Data Forum

sandycat · 06-10-2009, 07:15 AM

We are not fine dining folks. With two small kids, we usually find ourselves at Elmo's or Red Robin. So where would you go? I hired a babysitter so we are ready to make a reservation.

George's Garage (Durham)
Angus Barn
Papa's Grille (Durham)
Melting Pot
Other (please recommend a nice place)

sandycat · 06-10-2009, 07:16 AM

duh... tried to make it a poll... couldn't figure it out

CHTransplant · 06-10-2009, 07:30 AM

What part of the Triangle are you in?

daveraleigh · 06-10-2009, 07:33 AM

Sounds like you're Durham-centric...but if you want to make the trip to Raleigh....
Had friends just celebrate their anniversary at Second Empire:

Second Empire Restaurant and Tavern -

sandycat · 06-10-2009, 07:41 AM

I'm a Durham-ite. We'll travel if it's worth the effort, although sometimes driving to Raleigh gets on my nerves... don't bash me.

sandycat · 06-10-2009, 07:43 AM

Second Empire looks nice... it's definitely not Red Robin... lol

redjuel · 06-10-2009, 07:48 AM

I agree with Second Empire. Very nice! A few other great places would be Sullivans, Margauxs, The Mint, or Bogarts (all in Raleigh).

North_Raleigh_Guy · 06-10-2009, 07:50 AM

I've heard good things about Watts Grocery and Magnolia Grill in Durham. I know I sure would like to check those two places out one day!

VickiR · 06-10-2009, 07:50 AM

My choices are usually Angus Barn or 42nd Street Oyster Bar.

For Italian, I like Casa Carbone (Glenwood Ave.) and in the same shopping center, Peddler has a great salad bar, along with great steaks.

Hubby and I went to the new Shuckers last night. I had a lobster tail for only $14.99 and it was NOT frozen and very sweet. Decor is a bit upscale than the old Shuckers but food is still very reasonable and good.

Vicki

rfb · 06-10-2009, 07:57 AM

Durham has the best restaurants in the Triangle area, so there is no need to leave there unless you want to.

Four Square Restaurant (http://www.foursquarerestaurant.com/restaurant.asp - broken link). A wonderful atmosphere, and great food.
Nana's. Another wonderful restaurant. A bit more "formal" feel than Four Square, but the food here is wonderful as well.
Many people love Magnolia Grill. It is nice, but not my personal favorite. I find it quite noisy, and perfer the previous two restaurants.

If you don't mind driving a bit, there is also Fearington House between Chapel Hill and Pittsboro. It is expensive ($69-$79 price-fixed menu per person, depending on whether you get dessert), but quite romantic.