Jack Tar and The Colonel’s Daughter

Went for Sunday brunch. Place was busy but not too busy so we were seated promptly and the order was taken at a reasonable time. Food came out quickly and we enjoyed our meal. Mine was a taco thing that I forgot what the name was and my gf got the chicken and eggs. we also ordered a side of hash brown. The reason for 4 instead of 5 was due to a mistake on the server. She charged the wrong table for my card so they had to go back and fix it. Other than that it was good.

Wonderful food and gracious service! We were looking for something fun to do and made our way to downtown Durham for the evening. We ran across Jack Tar and the Colonel’s Daughter and they were able to seat our party of 4 at the bar right away on busy Saturday evening. It turned out great! We enjoyed watching all of the lovely dishes coming together. The menu is small but mighty- we all enjoyed our dinners- the pork chop, schezuan hot chicken, and double cheeseburger all got 2 thumbs up! And the hush puppy appetizer was great, as well!

This place was so quaint! The service was excellent, and it was immaculate. On the other side of the restaurant, behind the cook’s station, was a cool bar (I didn’t grab a pic of it). The food was delicious. It was pricey for a family dinner but I would absolutely go back with a few friends for a celebration of some kind. That’s my 2¢. Now you go decide ✨

Great location, vibe, and staff. The food is just ok. Not memorable, nor did anything have us saying to each other, ‘You gotta try this.” The Doughnuts were nice. But my Fried Fish and Grits (not really grits) needed some help in the flavor department. The pancakes were heavy, and the burger was overcooked blah. It was a Saturday morning rush, so perhaps that didn’t help. And our server was a bit fluttered. I probably won’t go back with so many other brunch options.

Great food and cocktails. Excellent service within a nice atmosphere. I appreciated that they had both indoor and outdoor options with heaters for outdoors. On a busy Saturday, there was about a 20 min wait for an indoor table. I definitely want to give kudos to ownership/management for requiring proof of vaccination for indoor dining. Helped make me feel safer eating indoors. Thank you!

We went to this place accidentally, but feel in love with it from the moment we stepped in. The open kitchen and modern decor, combined with warm staff was all very welcoming. We meant to stop for a drink n snack but ended up having our meal here. The honeysuckle cocktail was light and refreshing. The pimento cheese and crackers was one of the best I've tasted. I've never seen a fried smelt fish on the menu anywhere else. It was unique and delicious. The tomato soup n homemade croutons were hearty. Finally, the shrimp banh mi sealed the deal. It was a great sandwich. We had a lovely time and will come back for more, as they had some very interesting items on their menu.

Excellent breakfast spot. We loved the mother and child reunion, the Julia Child omelette and the fresh-squeezed OJ (the machine is right there in the dining area!). They should let customers choose the oranges from a basket. The portions are generous and delicious. We will be back.

Had the Tex-Mex Omelette and the Crullers (basically donut-shaped Churros). The omlette was fluffy and delicious with creamy cheese and a lot of jalapeños (I put some aside to reduce the heat a bit) and sweet, caramelized onions. The omolette is served with the best hash browns I have had in a long time, with just the right ratio of potato and onion. I was hesitant to get the Crullers but my friendly server Samantha reminded me that I could always take any leftovers to go (you get three)...that wasn't necessary. They were crispy on the outside and fluffy/creamy on the inside with just the right amount of cinnamon sugar coating and served with a bit of heavy whipped cream and slightly tart jam. The place is spotless and I sat at the counter overlooking the front line kitchen, which was also spotless. The staff cooking and serving were all super friendly and seemed genuinely happy to be there. Highly recommended.