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Nana's RestaurantvsFairview Dining Room
Both restaurants are highly recommended by professionals. On balance, Nana's Restaurant scores slightly higher than Fairview Dining Room. Nana's Restaurant is ranked #2 in Raleigh-Durham with recommendations from 3 sources like Frommer's, Gayot and Where.
Nana's Restaurant
Frommer's
Gayot
Where
2514 University Dr, Ste 104, Durham, NC 27707-2156
From $20/night
Frommer's "The menu changes daily; on one evening, the risotto special contained local sweet corn and coastal white shrimp and was topped off with spinach, Smithfield country ham, and scallions." Full review
Gayot15.0
"After 20 years in business, Nana's has become an iconic restaurant in an area that has attracted more than its share of top culinary talent." Full review
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Just one caveat: If you're hoping for quiet conversation, avoid the closely spaced banquettes along the wall.
Where "Nana’s reflects Chef Scott Howell’s vision for food that is sublime yet simple, made with seasonal ingredients." Full review
Fairview Dining Room
Forbes Travel Guide
Afar Magazine Where
3001 Cameron Blvd, Durham, NC 27705-1059
From $35/night
Forbes Travel Guide Recommended
"Executive chef Jason Cunningham’s menu is one that’s filled with New American cuisine that’s done with subtle preparatory winks to the old South. " Full review
Afar Magazine "The menu, under the ever-vigilant hand of executive chef Jason Cunningham, is completely of the moment, with an emphasis on local ingredients from area farms. " Full review
Where "Offers fine dining with its regional neo-American specialties, such as tobacco-cured Muscovy duck breast with truffle asparagus and black tea-brined chicken breast with foie gras root vegetable hash." Full review
