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    4.2 (46 reviews)
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    Joel J.

    This place was great! The service was friendly, with workers consistently checking in on you. A wide variety of menu options and drink options as well. I enjoyed my Jerked half chicken and recommend it! The place is also visually appealing! Beautiful decorations and ambient lighting make for a nice atmosphere.

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    Athena P.

    Me and my husband love coming here for special occasions and just for date nights. We have gotten something different each time we've visited and everything has been great - cannot recommend enough ! Waitresses are always so sweet and accommodating and food is always great. Def a spot I love to bring people to who haven't found out about it yet

    Stephanie J.

    We dined in at Aaktun's Clayton location and had a good experience. It was the passion fruit/mango juice then the island getaway mocktail (this drink is served in a cute seahorse glass) for me and the cafe de olla latte for my husband for drinks. The rolls (pan y butter) are a must order, they are so delicious topped with the sweet chili butter. For our meals it was the vegetarian totchos for me and the B.E.C. breky sando for him. We enjoyed the drinks and food. I can't wait to try their Durham location. *This location was not serving alcoholic beverages yet when we visited and a reservation is recommended.

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    Onvara A.

    Aaktun is a Clayton gem! We went with some friends for Sunday brunch. We really enjoyed their menu and the beautiful ambiance. It's a very modern, colorful space with cozy alcoves and lots of live plants. I got the vegetarian totchos (tater tots covered with a delicious white sauce, scrambled eggs, avocado, and sauteed mushrooms) and the Mami Kiss Latte (strawberry rose, oat milk, and espresso). My husband got the Chorizo Papi breakfast sandwich (chorizo, eggs, escabeche carrots) and the Cafe de Olla latte (traditional Mexican latte). Everything was tasty and beautifully presented and the drinks were both next-level. We felt that it was really good value as everything was reasonably priced and decently portioned. There's something for everyone on the menu! Really glad they opened up in Clayton and we can't wait to go back for another brunch or to try out the dinner menu!

    Britt B.

    I was finally able to try Aaktun today, and had a great experience! My husband has been hyping this place up for awhile, as when I work during the week him & our daughter have had a few adventures here. I will say, it did not disappoint! Nestled in downtown Clayton (there is another location in Durham, as well), the spot is conveniently located and cozy. The decor is incredibly pleasing and lovely. We sat at a table which resembles a "cave." So unique and fun. The bar area is also really neat, if we were to go back for a date night, we'd sit there. We made a reservation one day prior for a 12:30 lunch reservation for the three of us on a Saturday and were seated right away. The staff is very friendly, and our server was stellar. The lunch menu is extensive: delicious dishes, fun cocktails and coffee drinks, and a decent wine list. We were provided waters to start and I opted for a glass of the Napa Cabernet. I really wanted to try their iced banana latte for a to-go drink after, but I surely will next time! We started with the appetizer of Brussels Sprouts. We were hoping the Coconut Shrimp was on the lunch menu, but unfortunately, it was not. Hopefully we will get that for a dinner appetizer next time. We are a huge fan of trying Brussels Sprouts at new restaurants and these were great! Served charred with tropical chili crisp, pickled pineapple, and a coconut salsa. They were a little bit sweeter than my liking, but still delicious and we both enjoyed them! For our entrées we went with the Lomo Saltado and Jerked Half Chicken. Both of these dishes were incredible. I ordered the Lomo Saltado and it was delicious, and recommended by my husband. Perfectly cooked steak atop rice and served with grilled tomatoes and Yuka sticks, which were amazing. Although this dish was delicious, I loved my husband's even more. The Jerk Half Chicken was perfectly cooked and flavored, and had the perfect amount of kick! UPDATE: We ended up stopping by the next day to pick up a breakfast sandwich & my Banana Pudding Latte! OH SO GOOD. We got the Bella mushroom and egg breakfast sandwich, so delicious, so flavorful, and huge. Hands down would order again. The Iced Banana Pudding Latte with Oat Milk was stellar: 10/10! I can't wait to have it again! I can't wait to go back to Aaktun to try more dishes and see what the dinner menu offers! Great experience and highly recommend.

    Delicious cocktail
    Gabe P.

    The wifey and I tried out a new-to-us place last night, the Aaktun restaurant in Clayton NC. We had talked about it for a while but last night went for it. It was not disappointing. Her papaya salad was delicious, although spicy so if you're not into that you might want to try something else. The calamari was a tiny bit chewy but combining it with the chili aioli and a bit of their red spicy sauce made it quite a treat. And the burger? Great, but it comes with tater tots which makes everything even better, and we split it so we got an extra side of tots since we both love them. Great food, great drinks (I loved my Rebook With The Straps cocktail) and great atmosphere. And we got a curbside parking spot right in front of the place, which told us right off the bat that it was meant to be!

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    Bronwyn C.

    The decor and staff are very nice! Food was delicious and served very quickly. Coffee drink also delicious. I had asked for no cheese on my sandwich (intolerance) and realized after eating the whole thing that there was still cheese on it. Sandwich was still delish and definitely will be going back.

    Scott S.

    Had lunch her today and our meal was delicious again. We went with the waiters recommendations and they were excellent. I had a great chicken sandwich with collards, pickled pineapple and spicy drizzled dressing on it. OMG it was good. My friend got the steak over rice dish and it had amazing flavor. Aaktun is quickly becoming one of my favorite Clayton restaurants. I love the atmosphere also.

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    Gina S.

    Had a lovely dinner at Aaktun with some girlfriends! We loved the interior decorating which made for really cool ambiance. The food was amazing and although our server was very kind and helpful, our drinks and food took a really long time to arrive. It didn't greatly affect our experience; however, seems to be a trend per other reviews. I definitely would like to go back for brunch and see how that menu tastes!

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    Nichole M.

    Immaculate Vibes. Starting off, the location on main street is great, it's super close to the free parking. You walk in, and the host stand is kind of on top of you. I really loved the décor. The little alcoves were so cool. The bar with the starry lights overhead are fantastic. I loved the almost art deco meets desert style. It looks like just a very cool place to hang, to get brunch, to go on dates, or to get drinks after work. I love that Clayton is finally getting a space like this. My only hang up about Aaktun was how cramped it was. I felt like the people seated at either side of us were right on top of us. The couple directly to my right kept making very rude comments about us that we just ignored as best as we could, but at one point the man was belching very loudly and pretty much doing it right into my food. That's more bad manners from a guest though, so I can't take points away from the restaurant. I do wish they gave guests a little more room. Service wise, our server was a very nice young woman. She was hard to get over to our table, but that was mostly because she was very busy. If you're that packed on a Tuesday night, you must be doing something right. When she was at our table, she was a sweetheart who seemed to know a good deal about the menu. I will say that my husband did order his burger without the house sauce and it still came with it. My husband hates mayo, and apparently the sauce was primarily mayo. Our server said she specified not to include it, and he ate it anyway, but that was a bit of a missed opportunity I think. For the food... My mother and I split the tostones cups with the crab salad. My mom got the fish tacos, I had the adobo pork belly, and my husband got the burger. I also got a mocktail that I can't recall the name of but it had watermelon in it as a base. Anyhow, the food was spectacular, at least mine was, and I know my mother was very happy with hers as well. Being Puerto Rican, I was expecting a different flavour profile when I read "adobo" on the menu, but I was not in the slightest bit disappointed. The pork was incredibly tender, the fat was rendered perfectly so it melted into the rest of the plate. The sauce was so incredibly fragrant. My dish was rich and decadent. My drink was as well. You can tell that an artist had hands on every minute aspect of Aaktun in Clayton. When I saw "sancocho" on the menu, my standards shot through the roof, and the chef delivered like a master of his craft. I sincerely hope that Aaktun survives the curse of this location on Main Street, because their menu is the sort of thing an up and coming city like Clayton needs. The mix of island cultures was done very respectfully, and I appreciate the hell out of that because I don't see it very often. Beautifully done. Thank you for the experience. I will be back.

    Orvina W.

    The food here was really good! I just moved to Clayton and my fiancé saw this place ok TikTok. The food is delicious and fresh. I tried the Mexican Hot Chocolate and it was soooo good. The only downside side is the flies. I believe the door was open but there has to be a way together keep the flies away. Other than that it was a great time!

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    Kyn H.

    wow what a beautiful surprise! let me preface this i tried to get a reservation at restoration hardware rooftop restaurant in raleigh they were booked the entire weekend i couldnt have found a better place to have my birthday dinner the best hidden gem in clayton such a gorgeous ambiance played all of the music me and my loved ones listen to which was c r a z y ! everything was superb the service was not disappointing whatsoever the food was so delicious all of us had no words every single dish was so flavorful the pork belly (not pictured) was a little salty but thats it i cannot wait to go again

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    We were in Clayton for less than 24 hours and ate here twice. Need I say more? It's WONDERFUL!

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    Food is delicious, staff is great. Drinks were so good. It's a bit pricy but worth it for a special occasion or nice dinner.

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    Great food and service. Loved the charred Brussels appetizer and main courses. Ate outside.

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    The food was delicious. The Brussel Sprouts were probably the best I've ever had. The service and the drinks were also good.

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    4.4(163 reviews)
    34.0 mi
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    English: TL;DR: Beautiful atmosphere, fantastic coffee and…read morefood, thoughtful modern Latin flavors, amazing breakfast/dinner spot, and Fernando, the manager, is awesome. We've been to Aaktun in Durham multiple times for both breakfast and dinner, and it's honestly become one of our favorite spots. I'm Peruvian and grew up with Peruvian cuisine, so seeing lomo saltado -- a classic Peruvian dish -- on the menu immediately made me happy. Having also grown up in Mexico and lived in places like Miami, I really appreciate what they're doing with the menu: a modern, delicious take on Latin flavors that feels creative without losing what makes those cuisines special. The atmosphere is absolutely beautiful. You walk in thinking it's a stylish little coffee shop, then head toward the back and the whole place opens up -- gorgeous bar, tropical touches, cozy alcove seating, really cool vibe. One time we went with friends for a special dining experience they were offering, and it was excellent. The food, drinks, and whole experience were made even better by Fernando, the manager, who has always been incredibly warm, helpful, and accommodating. Highly recommend Aaktun for breakfast or dinner. Still haven't made it there for lunch somehow, but at this point we'd be shocked if it wasn't great too. Spanish: TL;DR: Lugar precioso, café y comida excelentes, sabores latinos con un toque moderno muy bien logrado, y Fernando, el gerente, es increíble. Ya hemos ido varias veces a Aaktun en Durham para desayuno y cena, y sinceramente se ha vuelto uno de nuestros lugares favoritos. Soy peruano y crecí con la cocina peruana, así que ver lomo saltado -- un plato clásico peruano -- en el menú me hizo muy feliz. Además, habiendo crecido en México y vivido en lugares como Miami, me encanta reconocer cómo integran sabores latinos con una propuesta moderna y de fusión. Se siente creativa, diferente y sobre todo riquísima. La atmósfera además es espectacular. Entras pensando que es una cafetería bonita y acogedora, pero luego caminas hacia atrás y el lugar se abre por completo: un bar hermoso, detalles tropicales, mesas tipo alcove... una vibra buenísima. Una vez fuimos con unos amigos para una experiencia especial de cena que estaban ofreciendo y la pasamos increíble. La comida, las bebidas y toda la experiencia fueron aún mejores gracias a Fernando, el gerente, que siempre ha sido súper amable, atento y servicial. Recomendamos muchísimo Aaktun para desayuno o cena. Todavía no hemos ido para almorzar, pero honestamente nos sorprendería mucho que no estuviera igual de bueno.

    **Update 5/12/2026 - I made a reservation to take my mom to brunch on Sunday at 10:15. When we…read morearrived, the hostess said the reservation had been made for outside. I explained and showed her that I booked standard seating and she said that meant outside, which I thought was strange because I was very careful not to book either option that was clearly labeled outdoor. I told her that we wanted a table inside and she said "I have a table that has a reservation for 11:30, can you be done by then?" I laughed and said "sure" but thought to myself that would be up to them! She asked another hostess to seat us, and after we were seated, we waited about 15 minutes and watched staff walk by our table multiple times and no one came by. The original interactions had already put a bad taste in my mouth, so I called another restaurant downtown and asked how long the wait would be for two. They could seat us in the bar area right away, so we got up and left Aaktun to head there. The first two experiences that I had at Aaktun were great. I'm glad I got to try their food because I won't be back after Sunday's experience.

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    3.9(30 reviews)
    40.8 mi

    Short review here because we didn't stay long. We have come here several times and though a little…read morepricey for what you get for the price (small portions of food or average cocktails they are trying to create something different). The cocktails are kinda of craft artisan with fresh ingredients and some creative combinations. But the low score is simply for watching the youngish female bartender make our drinks while continuously vaping (literally making them one handed so she could vape with her other hand) and blowing exhaled vape all over our drinks and the bar itself. The thing that bothered us the most was that it wasn't hidden and the other workers saw her doing it including the chef/manager or owner. Then, the kitchen started playing very loud music which seemed out of place but more so that it was feuding with the restaurant music and making conversation impossible. I'm all for a good track of Judas Priest at loud volumes but... This place a couple years ago was great, but the service has taken a bit of a drop and the prices have crept up quite a bit as well.

    Update: As you can see from the owner's response below, the…read morelack of professionalism speaks for itself. Instead of addressing feedback respectfully, they chose to respond with personal attacks, profanity, and an aggressive tone. This kind of behavior from a business owner is not only inappropriate but completely unacceptable. It sadly confirms the poor experience we had and reinforces why I would not recommend this establishment to others. Extremely Disappointed - Would Not Return I rarely leave reviews, but our experience at The Beagle in Pittsboro was truly upsetting. The service was the worst we've encountered in a long time. My mom waited over an hour for a drink she ordered, and when she politely asked to cancel the cocktail and just get a beer instead, the young blonde waitress shockingly called her a "bitch" and refused to continue serving us. We were stunned--not only by the unprofessionalism, but by the complete lack of accountability from anyone else working there. No manager stepped in. No apology was offered. As for the food: it was mediocre at best. Small portions, bland flavors, and certainly not worth the prices they charge. Absolutely unacceptable service, and sadly, nothing about the food made up for it. We won't be back--and we suggest others think twice before dining here.

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