Durham Food Hall: Discover a Culinary Haven in Durham, NC

First time and was such a good experience, a little crown but still chill everyone was polite even the other guests. The bar in the middle was awesome, Emily made our visit so chill and interesting. Food from dumpling place was 11/10 a bit of a wait but well worth it. Sat and had great conversation at bar while waiting, I can't wait to visit again.

We tried a couple of different places everything was amazing! Ginger chicken dumplings were good (slightly spicy) The chicken Crunchwrap was delish but i barely at half of it so I’d recommend sharing it with someone if you are planning to try a bunch of stuff The smash burger was chef’s kiss It’s pricey but I assume it’s not cheap to rent space in here - I’m happy to support small businesses any day We’ll be back!

Fun place to go if people want different food items. They had a really good Napoleon pizza a Japanese place seafood Mexican and Indian. There’s also a bubble tea place and a bar in the middle. My only Quam is it’s a little expensive drinks were running around $12 And my boyfriends want dinner was 23 without table service.

This place has delicious food options- something for everyone. We had pizza, teriyaki chicken, burritos, butter chicken and chips and queso. All delicious. I love how environmental conscious they are as well. The prices were fine and we will be coming back!

Locals is located in the Liberty warehouse in Dutham. If you're wondering if we enjoyed the whole red snapper (about 1 lb), we did Just Bones! We were hangry and dug in, fried hard and crispy on the outside, and perfect on the inside! $30 for this dish with slaw and waffle fries on the side. You can also order smoked oysters , which I didn't try but was told were very good. Lastly, the kale and garlic salad is tasty!

I stopped in for lunch on a Saturday and really enjoyed the variety at Durham Food Hall. There were multiple spots I would happily order from on a return visit—Mexican, Asian, burgers, seafood, a full bar, ice cream, coffee, and more. It’s the kind of place where everyone in a group can find something they like. My wife is gluten‑free, and Local Seafood was a standout for her. They use a dedicated fryer, so she was able to enjoy fried Calabash‑style seafood and fries—something she rarely gets to have. Her food was flavorful, and her order was ready in about 10 minutes. I went with Corner Yaki and had the Karaage Bowl, which was a really good chicken-and-rice dish. The atmosphere was lively but not overwhelming. It was busy at lunchtime, but lines moved quickly. Finding seating took a little effort, and because it’s one big open room, it can get loud with very little to absorb sound. Where I think there’s room for improvement is in the facilities and general upkeep. There are only four single restrooms, and one is staff‑only, so there was a line every time I walked by. For a place made up entirely of food vendors, larger restroom facilities would make a big difference. Cleanliness and stocking also seemed to lag behind the crowd level. Staff were actively cleaning, but the drink stations were out of utensils, had napkins on the counters and floor, and could have used a wipe‑down. The trash area stayed messy throughout my visit. Tables were bussed quickly, but the common areas felt like they needed more frequent attention. Overall, the food and atmosphere were very good, and I’d return for those alone. With expanded restroom capacity and a more efficient approach to keeping shared spaces clean and stocked, it would be an even better experience.

Top on my most favorite spot now! Love the bagel sandwich place. Food, drink, dessert and sitting area are all to my liking! Would spend hours here just eating, drinking, chatting with friends and family!

So many options! It feels good to be able to choose multiple locally-owned (and in many cases sourced) restaurants , bars and coffee shops in one place. Pattyboy was my choice this visit and it was solid. The service was excellent and I'd go back again just to have everyone be nice to me, even if the food was bad (which I assure you, it is NOT).