Welcome 2025 with an elegant New Year’s Eve dinner at The Durham Hotel. Join us on Tuesday, Dec. 31, from 5 PM-10 PM in the Restaurant for a $95 prix fixe menu featuring three thoughtful courses inspired by seasonal flavors and locally sourced ingredients.

Begin your evening with starters like Hamachi Crudo with Caviar or a Savory Black Truffle Crème Brûlée. For your entrée, choose from dishes like Szechuan-Blood Orange Glazed Duck Breast, Banana Leaf-Wrapped Fish with Forbidden Black Rice, or Root Beer Braised Short Rib with Black Truffle Spaetzle. Conclude your meal on a sweet note with dessert options like Tiramisu, Chocolate Crémeux, or Pomegranate Champagne Sorbet. Dinner does not include beverages, tax, or a 20% automatic gratuity. Reservations can be made via OpenTable or by calling 919-768-8831.

Reservations

Take the elevator home at the end of the night with our New Year’s Eve Room Package. You’ll receive a bottle of bubbly sent to your room upon arrival, guaranteed access to the Roof, and a complimentary Bloody Mary or Mimosa in the Restaurant on New Year’s Day morning (reservations for New Year’s Day Brunch must be made separately). 

Toast to the New Year in true Durham style with thoughtful hospitality, local flavors, and an inviting atmosphere.

New Year’s Eve Dinner Menu:

First Course: choice of

  • Hamachi Crudo, Caviar, George’s Ginger, Buttermilk
  • Savory Black Truffle Crème Brûlée, Crab Salad, Cornbread Melba (Vegetarian option with Sunchokes)
  • Roasted Artichokes with Ancho-White Chocolate Sauce
  • Vera Luce Chicory Salad, Champagne Vinaigrette, Goat Cheese, Banyuls Poached Pears, Pistachios

Entrée: choice of

  • Duck Breast, Szechuan-Blood Orange Glaze, Duck Confit-Scallion Pancake, Star Anise Duck Jus, Gai Lan
  • Banana Leaf-Wrapped Fish (Halibut or Wild Striped Bass), Forbidden Black Rice, Pickled Persimmon, Wakame-Green Tea Broth
  • Root Beer Braised Beef Short Rib, Black Truffle Spaetzle, Charred and Pickled Red Cabbage
  • Slow Roasted Beef Tenderloin, Cheesy Scalloped Potatoes, Wild Mushroom Veal Reduction
  • Wild Mushroom and Champagne Risotto, Black Truffle

Dessert: choice of

  • Tiramisu
  • Chocolate Crémeux with Devil’s Food, Milk Chocolate Ganache, Passion Fruit
  • Pomegranate Champagne Sorbet
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