NanaSteak
Steak house · Durham ·
Steakhouse classics, prime rib, pork chop, Wagyu beef fat fries
Steakhouse classics, prime rib, pork chop, Wagyu beef fat fries
"There are plenty of spots in Durham to get a great steak, but only one place combines a dedication to the American steakhouse with top notch service and some of the quirky cuisine that has made the Bull City one of North Carolina’s premier dining towns. The hand cut chop options options include ribeye, NY strip, filet mignon, a huge Duroc pork chop, and a criminally tender slow-roasted prime rib. Other menu standouts include the crispy pork rinds with a kimchi-esque slaw, Brussels sprouts with apple balsamic and Fresno chilies, and fries fried in tallow with a side of Bernaise. The cocktail bar, inlaid with tobacco leaves in a nod to Durham’s past, is a great place to grab a drink and bite before catching a Broadway show at the Durham Performing Arts Center right next door." - Matt Lardie
"This recently reopened Durham institution has been in business for over 30 years. Its dark wood paneling, deep green tiles, crushed blue velvet seats in the bar area, and plaid carpet running the length of the dining room might evoke memories of Grandma’s living room. The menu features Italian and French-inspired comfort food, such as shrimp risotto and chicken liver mousse, as well as groan-worthy buttermilk rolls. To extend the evening, order the hot chocolate souffle. It’ll take about 20 minutes to prepare, but the decadent dark chocolate cake is more than worth the wait." - Elliott Harrell
"The grande dame of Durham dining is back, this time revamped by local chef and restaurateur Matt Kelly, with Nate Garyantes as chef and partner. The menu features old-school classics dressed up for modern times — the beef tartare comes with rosti potatoes and Thousand Island dressing, while the grits souffle is adorned with chanterelles, foie gras, and a Parmiagiano fonduta. Mains include duck, lamb, a whole wood-fired fish, and a dry-aged NY strip steak. Cocktails and desserts also lean classic, with martinis and sours, creme brulee and tiramisu, among other offerings." - Matt Lardie
"The sister restaurant of the legendary (and now-closed) Nana’s, NanaSteak has charted its own path as Durham’s go-to steakhouse. Traditional steakhouse fare gets a modern facelift with main courses like the charcoal-grilled filet mignon with Wagyu beef fat french fries and roasted Brussels sprouts or the crispy pork ribs with quick kimchi Napa cabbage slaw and a miso-ginger glaze. An extensive wine list and expertly crafted cocktails round out the experience, and the restaurant’s location right next to the Durham Performing Arts Center make it the perfect spot for a dinner-and-a-show date night." - Matt Lardie
"I noted that Toriano has a soft spot for the prime rib at NanaSteak, which holds a special place in his food memories." - Von Diaz