5 New (& Coming Soon) Restaurants in Durham County [March 28,2026]

Business Debut has another round up of new restaurants opening in Durham!

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Recently Opened

Delancey Tavern — Durham

Address: 408 West Geer St, Durham, NC 27701

Status: Open!

What to expect: Supper club-style dining with a vintage-inspired design and mezzanine lounge.

Menu highlights: Contemporary American dishes like steaks, pork chops, short ribs, and house-made desserts.

Hours:

• Sun, Mon, Wed: 5 p.m. – 9 p.m.
• Thu–Sat: 5 p.m. – 10 p.m.

Who’s behind it: Malachy Noone with partners Kyle Miller and Frederick Hancock.

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Coming Soon

Woody’s BBQ — Durham

Address: 3500 N Roxboro St #2, Durham, NC 27704

Status: Opening soon!

What to expect: A 2,700 sq ft restaurant with ~66 seats and hybrid counter/table service. First North Carolina location for the brand.

Menu highlights: Brisket, pulled pork, spare ribs, smoked chicken, and Carolina vinegar-style barbecue.

Hours:

• Sun–Tue: 11 a.m. – 8 p.m.
• Wed–Sat: 11 a.m. – 9 p.m.

Who’s behind it: Abby Haywood and Evangeline Smith.

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Red Phone Booth — Durham

Address: 125 Orange St, Durham, NC 27701

Status: Targeting May opening (construction underway).

What to expect: Speakeasy-style bourbon bar and cigar lounge with hidden entrance and upscale interior.

Menu highlights: Bourbon-focused cocktails, Neapolitan pizza, and small plates.

Hours: To be announced.

Who’s behind it: Ralph Mensah and Michael Thomas.

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Echo + Page — Durham

Address: 406 S Driver St, Durham, NC 27703

Status: Opening soon.

What to expect: Coffee shop, bookstore, and vinyl concept with rotating curated inventory and workspace vibe.

Menu highlights: Coffee program plus curated books and records with a local focus.

Hours: Planned daily 8 a.m. – 4 p.m.

Who’s behind it: Jermaine Bantum.

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East of Texas — Durham

Address: 318 Blackwell St, Durham, NC 27701

Status: Targeting summer opening (early construction phase).

What to expect: Large indoor/outdoor restaurant at American Tobacco Campus with bar, mezzanine, and event space.

Menu highlights: Tex-Mex and BBQ fusion including tacos, smoked meats, and margaritas.

Hours: To be announced.

Who’s behind it: Claire Calvin.

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