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In Durham go to Magnolia Grill for a four star meal. This is a great place. This is a moderately priced restaurant. It's known for its contemporary offerings. It's been awarded the Fodors Choice award. This place features a perfect venue for special occasions. When you step inside the restaurant, you'll notice an elegant atmosphere. This restaurant features private rooms. This place is good for groups. The service is excellent.
4.0 of 5 stars.
Another all-around good place. It's #11 in Gourmet magazine's Top 50 American Restaurant and chefs Ben and Karen Parker have a couple of cookbooks to their names. Service is great - our waitress was...
yelp.com - user review - 04/12/2009
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3.0 of 5 stars.
The mediocre food doesn't justify the price and pretentiousness of this overrated Durham landmark. The food is as good as you'd expect at half the price, which is to say pretty good but not...
yelp.com - user review - 01/06/2009
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The food has always been good, worth the price - the desserts are great! Make sure you save room for some - even if you have to share. (Although it's better to order multiple things and sample them all!) My...
citysearch.com - user review - 01/06/2009
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4.0 of 5 stars.
I've been here three times, the first two I enjoyed two out of three dishes and on the most recent visit I enjoyed my entire meal. The problem with Magnolia Grill is the outrageous ambition of the...
yelp.com - user review - 12/08/2008
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3.0 of 5 stars.
Magnolia Grill has won a lot of awards. They've got the coveted James Beard. They've received others both national and local. I personally don't see what all the fuss is about. I liked my meal there....
yelp.com - user review - 09/27/2008
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4.0 of 5 stars.
Came here for a nice, relaxing meal to kick start an upcoming two-week vacation. Again, we were impressed with the variety, innovation, flavor, and presentation in our food. Didn't make a reservation,...
yelp.com - user review - 09/15/2008
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My bf made the reservation to surprise me and conversed w/ the chef prior to our arrival to confirm their knowledge of my intolerance/disease to be sure that this was not a problem. So, first, and most...
citysearch.com - user review - 09/08/2008
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5.0 of 5 stars.
Magnolia Grill should be at the top of anyone's list for a special occasion or just a fantastic dinner. I went for a birthday and was very impressed. Here is my list:Pro- Food was excellent. Sorry,...
yelp.com - user review - 08/23/2008
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I am not a culinary expert nor do I have an educated or discerning palatte. I do however, know ridiculously good food when I eat it. I have never, ever, in all my life tasted anything as flavorful and unique...
citysearch.com - user review - 08/22/2008
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3.0 of 5 stars.
My wife took me here for my birthday last year. We've been wanting to dine here for a long time because we have heard so many good things about the owners and their talents for great food. I have to...
yelp.com - user review - 08/20/2008
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5.0 of 5 stars.
A friend of a friend raved about this place a while back, so it was on my mind for my anniversary last year. Normally for important occasions I like to go somewhere that I know will be excellent, but...
yelp.com - user review - 08/11/2008
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4.0 of 5 stars.
Great food, service a little slow, but it rocks for Durham.
yelp.com - user review - 08/08/2008
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4.0 of 5 stars.
I wasn't as enthralled with Magnolia Grill as I expected to be after hearing such rave reviews from all of my friends. Don't get me wrong, it was good, and definitely above average, but I was...
yelp.com - user review - 07/26/2008
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I have had 2 meals here. The first was spectacular. The second was OK...
urbanspoon.com - user review - 07/20/2008
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5.0 of 5 stars.
My husband and I tend to avoid the famous, five-star-ish restaurants. I'm a picky eater - I don't eat fish or foie gras and I don't eat lamb, duck, veal, bunny rabbit, or anything else that belongs...
yelp.com - user review - 07/17/2008
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This is considered one of the best restaurants in the Triangle (actually I have seen reviews were it is considered one of the best in the nation!) The food is fantastic of course, and the atmosphere is quite...
citysearch.com - user review - 06/12/2008
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First, I would like to say that the person who wrote about water refills must be one of the dumbest people on the planet. Those are restrictions put in place by the CITY because of DROUGHT, sorry you have to...
citysearch.com - user review - 05/23/2008
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This might be one of the best dining experiences of your life. An amazing mixture of big flavors both in entrees and desert. A menu that integrates flavors and attitudes of the South with the diversity of...
citysearch.com - user review - 05/10/2008
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I have tried to go to this place multiple times and they have either turned me away or were closed! They wouldn't even let us sit at the bar. I don't know how a place can turn away profit at 8:30
citysearch.com - user review - 04/29/2008
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My friends and I went there to get dessert and drinks on a week night. The first thing the waiter said to us was "if you want water, you have to ask for it because we won't fill it up for you unless you ask...
citysearch.com - user review - 04/27/2008
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When my husband and I were choosing a restaurant to celebrate our anniversary, we picked Magnolia Grill based on a good meal we'd had with my parents despite the usual difficulty getting a reservation and long...
citysearch.com - user review - 04/19/2008
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5.0 of 5 stars.
When I have a question on food I go to one guy. When my folks were coming to town I asked that guy where, if he could go anywhere in the triangle, he would go. Without hesitation he said "Magnolia...
yelp.com - user review - 03/31/2008
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: We choose this Restaurant based upon published recommendations. We were disappointed with everything except the Desserts which were deserving of the high rating. When we tried to express our concerns about...
citysearch.com - user review - 03/30/2008
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You can call us foodies and enjoy eateries everywhere we travel. We were excited that we finally had a chance to go to the MG. While the physical plant was pleasing and the hostess extremely attentive we found...
citysearch.com - user review - 02/18/2008
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My wife and I are in our lower 30's, but look like we are in our 20's. I am assuming this is the reason why we were completely ignored by the service staff. We dressed nice and are quite polite, but over 50 minutes went past between appetizer and entree and we never saw our server. We asked for someone to go find him and were told "he will return shortly". No "I'm sorry" or anything. When one goes out to a nice dinner one expects to spend around two hours over good food. While the food really was exceptional we spent over 4...30 minutes waiting on the check even after we complained about being ignored. If you look "mature" and like you will leave a good tip I highly suggest the Grill, if not...go to the Bloomsbury Bistro in Raleigh or Elain's in Chapel Hill for excellent food and to be treated like a human being. We will not be going back, no one cared at all that we had such a poor experience.
openlist - user review - 02/12/2008
I am re-posting this as a couple of friends of ours went and had the EXACT same experience a week ago. I think the owner must be the one posting such "Excellent" reviews....kinda sad. My wife and I are in our...
citysearch.com - user review - 01/27/2008
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First: The Tortilla Soup might be the best thing I've ever eaten. It is almost too good to be true. The entrees are excellent as well. After an amazing dish my first visit, I felt let down by the seabass I...
citysearch.com - user review - 01/26/2008
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4.0 of 5 stars.
I've been to Magnolia twice in 2006-2007. For a full dinner you'd need reservations and may need at least a week to call ahead. If you're there just for desserts and don't mind sitting at the bar then...
yelp.com - user review - 01/24/2008
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Magnolia Grill has earned a reputation for being the best restaurant in Durham. It is packed with people every night. The crowd is eclectic-- from college students to retired professors. It is known for it's...
citysearch.com - user review - 01/24/2008
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3.0 of 5 stars.
my husband and i went here for his birthday and were a bit disappointed. Overall the food is ok, not the mind-blowing experience that we were expecting.first, the decor threw us off a little bit. the...
yelp.com - user review - 12/09/2007
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This restaurant has excellent food. It is a shame that in a liberal community such as Durham, they feel that it is appropriate to continue to serve foie gras. Chicago has banned foie gras and efforts are being...
citysearch.com - user review - 12/06/2007
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Outstanding food! This is the only restaurant I ever want to eat for a special occasion. I have never been disappointed, each course is always magnificent, and the menu always changes. It is comfort food made...
citysearch.com - user review - 11/11/2007
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5.0 of 5 stars.
I had an Orgasm at Magnolia Grill...my taste buds did and damn was it the best I've ever had...Holy Moly! I can't believe that my BEST dining experience was gonna take place not in NYC nor San...
yelp.com - user review - 10/26/2007
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5.0 of 5 stars.
Magnolia Grill has really, really good food. Not just great food; food nirvana. A few years ago I had a particularly good NY strip steak here, and I haven't been the same person since. I've also...
yelp.com - user review - 10/23/2007
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5.0 of 5 stars.
The dining experience at Magnolia Grill definitely lives up to its James Beard nomination for Outstanding Restaurant of 2007 and its past Jame Beard awards hanging on the restaurant walls (including...
yelp.com - user review - 10/01/2007
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4.0 of 5 stars.
I agree with Ben H that the decor and ambiance were non sequiter with the menu. Very LOUD brunch/diner atmosphere. Lighting was a little too bright and the decor (a few paintings scattered) were...
yelp.com - user review - 09/24/2007
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3.0 of 5 stars.
this is one of durham's finer eating establishments. the staff were exceedingly friendly and accommodating. the place gets a 5 star service rating. unfortunately that was the highlight of the show. i...
yelp.com - user review - 08/27/2007
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This is a restaurant that foodies will love. The core of the menu is southern staples ... pork, fresh seafood, greens, peas, breads, desserts ... yet, they are all done in a very upscale, unique way. No wonder...
citysearch.com - user review - 08/19/2007
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To make it short, I've eaten all over the U.S. It's a nice place but not good enough to be close to the top 50. Someone must be enjoying some good wine to say that!!
citysearch.com - user review - 08/06/2007
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I have to think that the negative reviews of MG are written by competitors or whiney Northeastern Lynne Rosetto Kasper-wannabe Dukies . My wife and I live in Chapel Hill and go there for every birthday,...
citysearch.com - user review - 07/13/2007
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My husband and I went to Magnolia's for the first time last night. After reading a lot of the reviews on this site, I was a little nervous as to what we would be getting. I'm glad to say it's no where near as...
citysearch.com - user review - 06/13/2007
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Still fabulous after all of these years! Not only was our server cute as a button and extremely knowledgeable about every dish (no small feat, as the menu changes daily and is very complex!) our table of 4 had...
citysearch.com - user review - 03/09/2007
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5.0 of 5 stars.
Probably my favorite restaurant in America. The first time I ate here, my friend and I took simultaneous bites of our appetizers, looked at each other, and were unable to speak. My parents still...
yelp.com - user review - 02/15/2007
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I've known about MG for several years and have heard good and bad things about it. My husband and I finally went to MG last weekend and were so very disappointed. Our request for a set of "clean" silverware...
citysearch.com - user review - 01/19/2007
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My spouse and I went to Magnolia Grill this week and had another wonderful meal. We've been to MG several times and have been extremely pleased with the quality of the food, the presentation and the staff....
citysearch.com - user review - 01/13/2007
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The food was very disappointing. My husband ordered pork and was presented with a big, fatty piece of meat he could hardly eat with a large bone in the center accompanied by red beans. I could have prepared...
citysearch.com - user review - 12/22/2006
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I am a foodie. I worked at A Southern Season for two years, love to cook, and am passionate about fresh local ingredients and inventive cooking. For our first wedding anniversary, my husband surprised me with...
citysearch.com - user review - 12/11/2006
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Since moving here from Chicago I have been on the hunt for my favorite fine dinning restaurant. And my search ends here! Magnolia Grill was recommended to me by many new friends and it lived up to the hype in...
citysearch.com - user review - 11/20/2006
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My husband and I have been going to Magnolia Grill since the early 90's and it's our favorite restaurant. We've never had bad service and the food is always amazing. I have to wonder what the expectations are...
citysearch.com - user review - 10/08/2006
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I had gone there with my boyfriend to celebrate a special occasion after learning much about the hype surrounding the restaurant. The food was average but the ambiance and service were extremely disappointing....
citysearch.com - user review - 09/16/2006
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I recently dined at Magnolia Grille after hearing all the hype about the food and ambience. The restaurant is nothing like I imagined. While the flower arrangements were beautiful, the restaurant itself was...
citysearch.com - user review - 08/22/2006
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My wife and I ate at Magnolia on a Saturday night and had a bizarrely terrible experience. The restaurant is very loud with bad 80's flourescent lighting, exposed cheap-looking ceiling fans, and an acoustic...
citysearch.com - user review - 08/21/2006
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Never disappoints! everything about this place is exceptional. Food is out of the world, excellent wine selection and service. The ambience is not the best part and also it gets noisy, but you forget...
citysearch.com - user review - 06/26/2006
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The food is good. The atmosphere is OK. We have eaten here often over the last few years. The last time we ate there I found a hair deeply embedded in my entree. It was disgusting, to say the least.They gave...
citysearch.com - user review - 06/10/2006
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1) The MG serves by far the best food in the triangle, and this is from a 18 year resident who has tried it all. ALL the hype is deserved. 2) The service is great! Any one who had a bad service experience...
citysearch.com - user review - 04/23/2006
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I'd heard Magnolia Grill could be uneven, but I personally had a really nice dinner, and both my boy...
judysbook.com - user review - 03/17/2006
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We have eaten at Magnolia Grill on many occasions. We find the food outstanding, complex and creative....wonderful! The ambiance isn't exceptional, nice but not amazing...we really eat there for the food, the...
citysearch.com - user review - 01/28/2006
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5.0 of 5 stars.
Five Stars for sure...One of a few local "World Renowned" restaurants. I was surprised to learn that there are actually a few local restaurants that are actually quite well known. Magnolia Grill,...
yelp.com - user review - 01/24/2006
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4.0 of 5 stars.
The desserts are AMAZING. The chef/owners call their style of cuisine 'new southern', and this reflects in the restaurant's dessert selection: mini caramel apples and funnel cakes, tirimisu waffles...
yelp.com - user review - 01/12/2006
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An echo of a previous reviewer: I was gruffly and rudely received when I called for reservations and was concerned this would bode ill for the dinner. Not to worry, as the staff as congenial, the food was...
citysearch.com - user review - 12/15/2005
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The presentations were visually appealing, most of the dishes were delicious. The main dishes seemed over-salted, but the desserts--which they are famous for--were amazing.
citysearch.com - user review - 11/25/2005
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This place is a great place to go for any special occassion. No, the service is not the fastest but fast-food service is not what you're looking for here. An experience that you can get no where else is...
citysearch.com - user review - 10/31/2005
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The BEST meal we've had since leaving DC and landing in RTP. Excellent balance of flavors, textures, visual appeal, and portion size. We left very satisfied and not stuffed. Fabulous service, food, and...
citysearch.com - user review - 10/30/2005
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This restaurant is all about GREAT FOOD!!! Ben Barker the chef is truly a food genius. The flavors of the foods served are simply azing. Although the restaurant is simple, it is nice. The wait staff is always...
citysearch.com - user review - 09/20/2005
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This restaurant is amazing. The food is to die for and the service is perfection. The back waits are very speedy and courtious. I hope to return there soon even this saturday.
citysearch.com - user review - 09/15/2005
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Wonderful experience tonight....we had family in from California and were looking for a unique dinner with casual ambience. Our family were extremely impressed, the exterior of the building is very unassuming,...
citysearch.com - user review - 08/25/2005
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One of the best chefs not only Durham, but the South has to offer, Ben Barker has created a truly un...
judysbook.com - user review - 08/23/2005
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Ben Barker serves up North Carolina's best food at this restaurant in Durham. The former Wellspring ...
judysbook.com - user review - 08/21/2005
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This was a huge disappointment for me and all of my family. At the prices we were charged, we were expecting great food, but it was averaage at best. The hen had a tart lemon flavor, the grouper had a strong...
citysearch.com - user review - 08/14/2005
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Although the food was very tasty, it was absolutely not enough to bring me back to Magnolia Grill. I could not think of a better word other than 'snotty'. I have been to countless fine dining restaurants and...
citysearch.com - user review - 03/10/2005
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I took my father here when he was visiting. My father is a tough customer (is in the restaurant business, doesn't mind giving you his unadorned opinion). Not only was the food and service top notch, my Dad was...
citysearch.com - user review - 01/24/2005
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Very creative kitchen staff continues to put together interesting new combinations of flavors, that fit together extremely well. I am amazed at how well they have been able to keep this up over the years. Wait...
citysearch.com - user review - 10/31/2004
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Have been eating at the MG since the early 90's. The food is consistently good and sometimes excellent. However, it continues to amaze me how poorly the manager and the owner treat their regular clientel. Most...
citysearch.com - user review - 08/31/2004
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My wife and I decided to try Magnolia Grill for our anniversary. After reading some of the other reviews, I was a bit hesitant. Reports of snotty service, uncooked food, and a rude wait staff are tough to get...
citysearch.com - user review - 07/11/2003
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I rarely give out 10s as I think it makes people suspicous that the review is by the owner, however, this restaurant is different. I have people visit me from out of town just to eat here. This place is...
citysearch.com - user review - 06/15/2003
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The food was divine, the service was excellent. I wanted to lick my plate clean! Delicious!
citysearch.com - user review - 06/02/2003
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We went for my wife's birthday last night. Yes the service was a little slow, but no problem - at these prices I want to savour the atmosphere and a "dinner" like this is supposed to be relaxed. If you want to...
citysearch.com - user review - 05/31/2003
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The food at MG is immensely creative, surprising in its range, and subtly playful in composition. I have eaten at MG more times than I can count and the only criticism I can level, is that some dishes dont...
citysearch.com - user review - 05/17/2003
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I've been going to Magnolia Grill since 1998 and have never once had a problem with the food, the lighting, the ambience or the service. I'm also fairly young, so in many of the nicer restaurants in the area,...
citysearch.com - user review - 04/04/2003
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After reading other reviews, I was concerned about what service was going to be like. I was happily surprised by the gracious and attentive staff. The food is wonderful, if a bit pricey, and is elegantly...
citysearch.com - user review - 04/01/2003
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Creative combinations of foods with smooth, subtle flavors - never overpowering. An outstanding dining experience.
citysearch.com - user review - 03/17/2003
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The evening of our engagement, we had a lovely dinner at the Magnolia Grill. The food was outstanding. The pan seared scallop was done just right and the sauces were fantastic. Mixed greens with sourwood...
citysearch.com - user review - 03/10/2003
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We were exited to go hear as we had heard it was a great place to eat. We bought one of the chef's cookbooks to give as a gift while we were waiting for our dinner. When the dinner came my wife's grouper was...
citysearch.com - user review - 03/07/2003
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It doesn't matter how good the food is, it doesn't matter how much it costs. The service is abominable. And not just slow--it's the attitude that hits you in the face when you walk in. Don't these people...
citysearch.com - user review - 03/01/2003
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Attitude such as this wouldn't last 3 days in a bigger city. The aura of self-annointed greatness permeates this establishment; if only the food were so worthy. The entrees were murky, the desserts were...
citysearch.com - user review - 01/11/2003
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Since moving to the area the 'Magnolia Grill' has always been mentioned as the place to go for great food, excellent service and a gourmet ambiance. We finally got there and from the time we sat down until our...
citysearch.com - user review - 12/26/2002
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Ok. I will admit that the food is quite good at Magnolia Grill. The thing that my wife and I can't get over is the lighting. We even like the concept that it is located in an old neighborhood grocer. Lose the...
citysearch.com - user review - 11/21/2002
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I read several poor reviews, citing a snotty, rude wait staff. DON'T BELIEVE IT!!! We found the wait staff to be courteous and helpful. Keep in mind, eating at this restaurant is an event. Don't expect to be...
citysearch.com - user review - 11/19/2002
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My husband and I attempted to get a table at the Magnolia Grill with our sleeping 6 month old and were told they had "no room for strollers" and that the two of us could sit in the bar if we like. This...
citysearch.com - user review - 11/13/2002
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Ok, this restaurant is one of the priciest I have ever been to, but to celebrate the occasion of my girlfriends birthday it was definately worth it. The food was AMAZING and the service was a good pace. If you...
citysearch.com - user review - 11/12/2002
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Spoke very sarcastically to me on the phone when calling for reservations. If their attitude is a taste of the food, I'll never eat there. Rude people to a prospective guest is not called for. No restaurant is...
citysearch.com - user review - 10/25/2002
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While the idea of simplicity in taste and ingredients is generally a sound dotrine by which to cook and eat, the chef at Magnolia Grill uses dozens of ingredients within a single dish to great success. All the...
citysearch.com - user review - 10/14/2002
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My fiancee and I had an amazing meal, and a complete experience. Every member of the staff had a smile for us, and offered excellent advice on the menu. Every course, from appetizer to salad to entree, to...
citysearch.com - user review - 10/12/2002
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I've had the filet here 3 times now and twice it was incredible, the other time it was good. I had the same experience with the desserts, and appetizers. Twice they were awesome, and the other time they were...
citysearch.com - user review - 10/04/2002
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My husband and I went here for our anniversary---had heard about it but never ventured.0 Excellent food. Good Service. Best we've had around. Complex tastes--with every penny.
citysearch.com - user review - 10/03/2002
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The food continues to be sublime: the depth of flavors are unsurpassed, and the combinations are inspiring. The room always enjoys a tangible sense of vibrancy, and the service is impeccable. Day in and out,...
citysearch.com - user review - 09/13/2002
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The Magnolia Grill continues to maintain its hold on the hearts and stomachs of the New South. Despite being lauded nationally for its cuisine, Magnolia Grill has remained below the radar of the ordinary...
citysearch.com - user review - 09/11/2002
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Food was decent but overpriced. Waitstaff was absolutely obnoxious. We felt like intruders on their sacred domain. Between the snobby and slow service and very loud room, we won't be back. I can get good food...
citysearch.com - user review - 08/29/2002
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Simply outstanding in every regard -- food, service and decor. The only true fine dining option in Durham.
citysearch.com - user review - 08/21/2002
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and visit one of the great eateries nearby: Cafe Parizade, Pop's, or Taverna Nikos. MGs food IS delicious - what there is of it. No side dishes to confuse the palate here! Wines by the bottle and desserts are...
citysearch.com - user review - 08/20/2002
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This rating is specifically for the Chef/Owner. What a horrible way to treat a customer who has been coming to his restaurant for 10 years. The food has always been wonderful and the service great. While the...
citysearch.com - user review - 08/08/2002
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Culinary grad and international traveller took our chances. Location is an old brick storefront with peeling paint and a weathered sign. Interior is a patchy remodel with loud but uninteresting art, and...
citysearch.com - user review - 07/13/2002
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I have only been to Magnolia Grill once, but I was very impressed with the service and the food was excellent. By no means is it cheap. You really get what you pay for though. And the best part....the menu...
citysearch.com - user review - 06/27/2002
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The Magnolia Grill is not a restaurant for people who are afraid of flavor.Ben and Karen Barker serve some of the best food in the Triangle. To judge a restaurant based on whether chicken is on the menu is...
citysearch.com - user review - 06/21/2002
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From all the hype I heard about the Grill I was very excited to take my wife and parents here for their anniversary. I found the service was slow and the tables were on top of each other. The food was good but...
citysearch.com - user review - 06/20/2002
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I am glad I am not the only one who found the staff ultra-rude. My $ is as green as the next guys! Want great food and not so much hype? Try Bistro 607 in Raleigh.
citysearch.com - user review - 06/17/2002
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Everyone told me it would be great. My wife even said it was "life changing". To my suprise it lived up to every expectation. The food was absolutely marvelous. Inventive combinations done with high skill.
citysearch.com - user review - 06/14/2002
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I came to the Magnolia Grill with high expectations. I wasn't disappointed. The food was inventive and outstanding and the service was excellent. We will be back!
citysearch.com - user review - 05/30/2002
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The "new southern"food can be very good here, and at time mediocre. Frankly, I don't see why it has such an elevated reputation. It's cramped, loud and can be slow. Don't miss desserts. Two great once are the...
citysearch.com - user review - 05/19/2002
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The grandest dining experience in Durham and one of North Carolina's treasures, the Magnolia Grill, with its peach and dark-green interior, delivers old Southern charm with a degree of urban sophistication...
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we visited durham in october 2004 and were invited to visit the magnolia grill. apparently and understandably,.....
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the food and the service was excellent. it was one of the best resturants we have been to in the raleigh durham area. i would recommend it to anyone...
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Magnolia Grill is one of the best Restaurants in the United States not just Durham/Raleigh. Ben Barker is a very creative chef and his wife Karen makes the Best desserts period. Karen won the Prestigious
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global flavors, local atmosphere...
cityguide.aol.com - user review
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the atmosphere is casual in this converted neighborhood grocery. the bare wood floors and cream-colored walls are accented with paintings done by local artists. an open kitchen adds interest and allows patrons...
wcities.com - user review
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boasting what is perhaps the most innovative and delicious menu in the state, it's no wonder that magnolia has become the place in the triangle for the ultimate fine dining experience. chef-owner ben barker's...
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chef ben barkeris combination of french technique and global flavors (with frequent nods to his native north carolina) has garnered much acclaim. the bill of fare, which evolves with the season and with chef...
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