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Durham, NC Map: Magnolia GrillMagnolia Grill Frommer's Exceptional

Cuisine Southern, International, Regional American
Hours Restaurant Tues-Thurs 6-9:30pm; Fri-Sat 5:30-10pm. Bar 5-9:30pm
Address
1002 9th St
Location Around Town
Reservations Reservations recommended
Phone 919/286-3609
Web site www.magnoliagrill.net
Prices Main courses $23-$28
Credit Cards AE, MC, V
Season Closed major holidays

Frommer's Review

The grandest dining experience in Durham and one of North Carolina's treasures, the Magnolia Grill, with its peach and dark-green interior, delivers old Southern charm with a degree of urban sophistication inspired not just by the region, but by such faraway places as Thailand, Mexico, and the Mediterranean. This restaurant, better described as a bistro, evokes an unexpected coastal feel. Start with the wine list, which features more than 130 bottled varieties, 10 to 12 of which are sold by the glass. The menu changes frequently. During a recent visit, we started with the green-tomato soup with crab and country ham, followed by the grilled pork porterhouse with Low Country risotto and crawfish ale. The restaurant bar opens at 5pm for predinner drinks.

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