Pre-Show Dining
DPAC Recommends
604 West Village
604 West Morgan
604 at West Village is located a few blocks from DPAC. We offer the charm of Downtown Durham and the tradition of a converted tobacco building. The ambience is unique. Our patio offers dinner under stars while our bar is great for a pre show get together. Our main dinning room and private room are available for intimate dinners or a group heading out to a show. If laid back and casual is more to your liking, the Pizzeria is located next door and offers a traditional pizzeria menu. All show guest enjoy a glass of house wine with dinner entree's.
Blu Seafood and Bar
2002 Safeway St
Drawing on his experience in Key West, Chef Tim Lyons delivers culinary treats directly from the sea to your plate in a comfortable, Keys-casual environment. Stop in before a show for dinner, to sample seasonal cocktails at our bar, or after a show for our delectable desserts. Our well-trained staff will be happy to assist you and get you to the show on time. Present your ticket or program to your server for a 10% on dinner. Visit Blu Seafood and Bar.
Bull City Burger and Brewery
107 East Parrish Street
At Bull City Burger and Brewery we make pretty much everything from scratch. We’re like a fine dining burger joint. We make the mayo, the mustard, the pickles, and the relish, bake the buns, make the hot dogs, make the veggie burgers, grind 100% NC pasture raised beef daily and of course we make all our own beer. Try Durham’s newest brewpub just 2 blocks north of DPAC at the corner of Mangum and Parrish streets. We are family friendly and even have a kids play area. We’ll have plenty of napkins on hand pre-show and post so come by to "Eat Pasture Raised Beef and Drink Freshly Brewed Beer."
Dos Perros
200 N Mangum St
In an encore performance to Jujube, restaurateur Charlie Deal introduces Dos Perros restaurant, offering fresh and truly authentic Mexican cuisine, house-made aguas frescas, an extensive microbrew list, innovative cocktails, and premium tequilas, all served in a warm but upscale environment. Ideally located, Dos Perros is just a short walk from the DPAC, perfect for pre- or post-performance dining. Dos Perros.
Fairview Dining Room
3001 Cameron Blvd
The Fairview Dining Room is locally, regionally and nationally renowned for its seasonally inspired contemporary cuisine, exceptional service, extensive wine list and its glorious vistas of the prestigious Robert Trent Jones-designed Duke University Golf Club. Executive Chef Jason Cunningham leads the talented staff that creates the restaurant’s AAA Award-winning fare. The Fairview, perfectly appointed with English antiques and fine paintings, boasts decorative fabric in rich hues and offers guests a luxurious dining experience. And its outdoor terrace is the perfect place to enjoy both the extraordinary cuisine and the region’s fine weather.
Dine in style before the show. Enjoy a delicious pre-theatre 3 course dinner and complimentary valet parking. For reservations call 919-493-6699 or visit washingtondukeinn.com.
Mellow Mushroom Pizza Bakers
410 Blackwell Street
You are cordially invited to submerse yourselves into the psychedelic subculture that is Mellow Mushroom. Who are we? We are pizza. And each restaurant is a different doorway into the Mellow Mushroom world that beckons you to stop and Taste Life. Our restaurants evolved from Bohemian roots of the 60’s and 70’s and cosmically transcends you from then to now and beyond. Visit Mellow Mushroom.
Pop's
605 West Main Street
Since 2001, our Durham restaurants have supported local farmers, local breweries, and all of our fellow small business owners within the Durham community. We are proud to be a part of the ever changing Downtown Durham scene...at Rue Cler in the style of a Parisian neighborhood restaurant, and at Pop's in the style of a quaint romantic Italian Trattoria.
Tyler's Tap Room
324 Blackwell Street
Carrboro’s long-time favorite taproom is also in Durham! Next to the Durham Bull’s Athletic Park and DPAC, Tyler’s offers 60 of the finest craft and specialty import beers on tap. Serving business-paced lunches by day and casual dining at night, Tyler’s offers American comfort food with a seasonal twist. Outdoor dining is available, as well as a private room for all occasions. After dinner, make your way to The Speakeasy to play some pool or watch your favorite team on one of three HD plasma TV’s. Visit Tyler’s Restaurant & Taproom.
Area Dining Options
Durham’s distinctive dining is arguably the most sophisticated in the state, thanks to a thriving colony of nationally acclaimed chefs who call Durham home. Overall, there are more than 300 Durham restaurants to please the palate visit Durham CVB Dining Options.
Within walking distance or a short drive of DPAC are a wide variety of upscale and festive options. Many offer pre-show dining discounts and after show specials. Show nights can be very busy and reservations are strongly suggested.
Arts Center Info
- 919.680.2787
- 919.688.3722
123 Vivian Street
Durham, NC 27701
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