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    M Sushi

    4.6 (743 reviews)
    Closed 11:30 am - 2:00 pm, 5:00 PM - 9:30 PM
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    Dogs allowed
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    Dumplings
    Kristin U.

    Wow. Another gem from the M restaurant group. The small plates to share were inventive, with standouts such as the crispy rice and donburi. The smoked cod was delicate, the scallop mousse dumplings rich, the bao with bbq eel and salmon skin savory. There is also more traditional nigiri which was incredibly fresh, plus futomaki, and sashimi. House made vinegar based sodas delicious- we had the green apple and mixed berry. M Sushi is possibly my new favorite place.

    Omakase - perfection
    Dan D.

    Clearly I'm a frequent flyer at M Sushi - the Omakase is amazing. Your other sushi places will need to put in the work to keep up with their chefs. Service was friendly, although I could tell our server was new. The vibe is upscale, quiet, and casual. Reservations recommended

    Yuzu Semifreddo, a 
 Japanese citrus ice cream with black sesame crumbles and fresh raspberries
    Geoff D.

    The unassuming entrance with no pretension in sight does not prepare you for the casual cool of the high end sushi joint that is M Sushi. Can "basement cool" be a thing? The long and narrow dining room has four tops down one side with a long sushi bar perhaps the most desirable spot as you get to see the creation of the art that comes out of this kitchen. The lemon scallop was the highlight of a light sashimi first course. We then went the roll route with the Futomaki and Spider rolls standing out alongside a Rainbow. The Eel Avocado and Tuna Avocado were serviceable but perhaps suffered in comparison to the others as they came last. And I can't say I've ever given much thought to dessert when the high quality of the sushi and presentation keeps your attention. But three of us split the Yuzu Semifreddo, a Japanese citrus ice cream with black sesame crumbles and fresh raspberries. The black sesame crumbles were a first for me and combined with the sweet citrus for a delightful final highlight. The service was attentive but not overbearing and at the ready when we ventured tentatively into the long sake list. Definitely a splurge given the cost, but if you want to enjoy high end fresh sushi far from the coasts or those many basement bound gems in Japan itself, M Sushi fits the bill.

    Rice toast
    Tamie F.

    I missed one pic of the sashimi course of our NYE omakase and the ones attached are not in order. All that to say, it was a top notch and amazing meal. The chef structured the menu beautifully and cooked everything perfectly. It was some of the highest quality fish I've had and I eat a lot of sushi/seafood. Even my teenage nephew ate and enjoyed the sashimi and sushi courses. That's got to be some high quality fish! The little flavor touches on the sushi course were expertly paired! I would eat at M Sushi any day of the week if I could afford it! The only thing I wouldn't recommend is the house made soda. It's not just flavored sparkling water. It seemed a little like kombucha, which isn't my thing.

    *A5 Wagyu strip, dashi shabu shabu, ponzu dipping sauce, grated daikon
    Shane J.

    M Sushi absolutely blew me away. We ordered the Grand Omakase, and it was hands down one of the best dining experiences I've had in a long time. Important note: if one person at the table orders the Grand Omakase, everyone must order it (unless you're vegetarian or don't eat raw fish). At $145 per person, it's definitely a splurge -- but this meal is 100% worth the price. Every bite was thoughtful, balanced, and beautifully executed. Nothing was left on the table, and we all walked out completely satisfied and well fed. The service was excellent -- attentive, knowledgeable, and perfectly timed without ever feeling rushed or intrusive. They explained each course clearly and made the experience even better. The standout for me was the Scallop Duo: * Panko-fried scallop topped with Kaluga caviar * Seared scallop on a tempura-fried shiso leaf with uni and smoked trout roe Both pieces were absolutely incredible and easily among my favorite bites of the night. The interior is cozy, darkly lit, and creates a perfect atmosphere for an intimate, elevated dining experience. Definitely make a reservation early -- this place books out far in advance for a reason. I truly don't think you can order anything bad off the menu here. M Sushi delivers on every level: food, service, atmosphere, and execution.

    Evangeline L.

    I had heard a lot about M Sushi over the years and finally gave it a shot, and it truly was the most delicious dinner. Hands down the best sushi place I've been to in the area. First, service was impeccable. Two friends and I shared 6 rolls of sushi and a couple appetizers and literally each bite was so fresh and packed with flavor. I'm pickier when it comes to sushi and literally kept "oowing and ahhing" the whole time. The restaurant is nicely dimmed and perfect for a nice dinner with friends.

    Date night M Sushi
    Christopher E.

    The Best sushi restaurant in North Carolina! Amazing service. My wife and I loved the atmosphere here, it's kind of an underground hangout feel. Please make reservations to insure you get a spot for dinner. M Sushi is a hidden gem in Durham.

    Futomaki and Saki!
    Sarah S.

    Best sushi in the Raleigh-Durham area! Fish was fresh, rice was good, presentation was great, and lastly the staff were friendly. Will come again to fulfill my sushi cravings!

    Miso Soup
    David K.

    M Sushi is part of the many M restaurants in the greater triangle area. Located right behind The Durham Hotel, it makes for a great dinner spot before heading up to the Hotel rooftop for drinks afterwards. The dimly lite restaurant sets the perfect mood especially when sitting at the sushi bar and admiring the craftsmanship behind the counter. Their food is next level and delicious! I'd highly recommend the specialty rolls (we ordered almost all of them). The staff is quick, the sushi chefs are amazing and we'll definitely be back!

    Annie W.

    Finally had a chance to try M Sushi and overall was worth the hype! Reservations are a must. Inside, the ambiance was intimate and cozy. We had 2 seats at the bar which were perfect for watching the chefs prepare the nigiri (we went with the nigiri omakase which came with 13 different pieces). The meal started off with miso soup which I found to be a bit too salty. However, the nigiri were all delicious and each piece was intricately crafted so that the flavors melded together in each bite (highly recommend getting a seat at the bar to see the food being prepared). The fish were all so fresh and tender including an array of salmon, tuna, trout, eel, red snapper and more. A great experience and a highlight for all sushi lovers and special occasions!

    Tamago and spider roll
    Lloyd M.

    Good, fresh sushi. Everything was fresh and a couple of the special rolls, the Tuna Special and Twisted Mango were both great. I was surprised they did not have more creative rolls but did enjoy everything we ordered.

    Rainbow roll
    Priscilla R.

    Great first experience! Food : I ordered the rainbow roll and the bamboo drink and miso soup. Everything was delicious and fresh. The rainbow roll was enough for one person as long as thats all you're ordering. I don't see how it was anything special compared to other really good sushi restaurants, but it was really good food if not a tad bit over priced. Service : was attentive and professional and prompt. They honored my original appointment and I was seated quickly. As soon as I sat down, they served water. They gave me time to review the menu and came back took my full order. Food was served very very quickly. I was impressed by that. Ambience : this was my favorite part. I loved being able to sit at the bar and see what's going on behind the kitchen. I was disappointed at first that it was the only reservation seat available but it was honestly the best place to be seated and get your meals quickest. To be fair I did not try the other items on the menu that makes this place a little different from other traditional sushi restaurants. I will definitely be going back and updating my review when I do.

    Shirley Z.

    Soooo delicious! Probably the best sushi you'll find in the triangle. Service was pretty fast, sushi was so fresh had really great unique flavors. Loved the ambiance and decor. Very intimate atmosphere. Overall 10/10 will come back to try their omakase.

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    11 months ago

    Sat at the bar and had an incredible server with great sushi and presentations by the chefs. Great experience

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    It is worth the drive and the wait. Put in a reservation and sit at the sushi bar. Delicious and amazing fresh fish and food.

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    Ask the Community - M Sushi

    What is the price point for the Grand Omakase vs the smaller omakase?

    Currently $47 for lite and $89 for grand please

    Is the wagyu beef still available to order from the menu?

    Yes. I ordered it on 3/30/21

    How many weeks prior must I make a reservation if I were to make one for Tuesday or Thursday this month?

    Definitely depends on the size of the party. I've made reservations for 2-5 people on the same day before! But during the week I think is the best time to go!

    Is there parking, if so is it convenient?

    I parked at a parking deck a short walk away. Free parking after 5. There is parallel parking if you can find it. There is a small parking lot around the corner which I think is 2 hours max from the looks of it.

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    Locals Seafood Restaurant & Market - The roasted oyster with the lemon juice on it is so delicious.

    Locals Seafood Restaurant & Market

    4.6(47 reviews)
    0.3 mi
    $$

    This is the ONLY place we get our oysters. And their mignonette is very good! Not all are equal…read more We've been coming here for years, and the food is always fresh and delicious. They crack those oysters there and then. Lots of fresh oyster liquor. Not some dried up tasteless oyster. I never once considered waffle fries with tartar sauce. Now, it's almost an addiction. We'll typically sit at the side bar area and chat with the employees, who are always friendly and knowledgeable about what they serve. And we'll grab a beer from the nearby bar- it is a food hall, after all- and enjoy a nice meal. They have new specials based on what's good, and they always make them tasty. We love this spot. Always on our rotation.

    This place never disappoints. Came here on a Sunday as a second choice but easily became one of the…read morebest meals in a long time. Plenty of seating since it's shared with all the other vendors. Being that it's in a food hall, if someone in your party doesn't particularly care of Locals, they can easily get something different. This is a huge selling point so that everyone can be happy and full. We ordered: - 4 grilled oysters - a dozen raw oysters - shrimp po boy (with generous portions of shrimp) - some huge fish, maybe snapper? - kale salad Everything about this place is so fresh. You never have to wonder how long it's sat there or if there has been enough patrons to keep the supply fresh. You know at Locals that everything is always on point. Highly recommend to anyone with a fresh seafood itch!

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    Locals Seafood Restaurant & Market - Counter near the entry

    Counter near the entry

    Locals Seafood Restaurant & Market - The Roasted Oysters

    The Roasted Oysters

    Locals Seafood Restaurant & Market - Fish market stocked with NC whole fish, oysters, frozen seafood, and more.

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    Nerra - Tuna , sesame crusted, miso sauce

    Nerra

    4.5(48 reviews)
    0.5 mi

    I keep trying to remember the last meal out I've had where EVERY bite of EVERYTHING was 150%…read more Nerra, this weekend, comes close and could perhaps exceed that benchmark. Nerra is at 506 Ramseur Street, Durham, NC. Get a reservation. Don't show up hoping. We went for a belated Father's Day, a week late, because my wife and son let the date slip past them. They'll deny it. I know better. And I'm not actually upset about it, because if they'd remembered, we'd have missed this. We started the night with the Baker's Flight (pumpernickel, cheddar rosemary biscuits, cornbread, house butters). The pastries were excellent. The butter was something else entirely. I asked for 8oz to take home, which is not a thing I do. I don't need more butter in my life. Seriously. But this butter was coming home wiht me regardless. Our entries: Shrimp and Grits (built on stone-milled grits with jumbo shrimp, spinach, seared peppers, smoked gouda and parmesan, under a Cajun cream sauce). Number two, the Sun-Fire Jerk Chicken (bone-in, braised and marinated, with fried plantains, island jerk sauce, jasmine rice, and a salsa). Lastly: The Whole Roasted Fish (Snapper this particular night, with spinach, tomatoes, citrus caper, and roasted potatoes). Each dish was spectacular. As if not enough, we still ordered dessert. Mama Made, we were told. Cheesecake and a Chocolate Brownie with ice cream. I'm not going to lie here and say either were shared. Somewhere about this time I was doing math in my head of how we could come to Nerra on a weekly basis. Seriously, I was. The Chef came by the table. The Chef's Mama came by too. Our server, Andrea, did the kind of work that doesn't get talked about enough. Andrea was attentive without hovering, present without performing. Andrea should take some time to right the manual on how to take care of a table and party, cause she's a master at it. If none of this moves you, I don't think I can do more for you here. If it does, you already know you're booking a reservation in the next 30 minutes. We are absolutely going back. The only question is how often I can make that happen without rearranging our entire budget. I'm working on it.

    My husband and I went to Nerra for our anniversary. It was totally unplanned so we grabbed a last…read moreminute reservation and went at 1:30. So we were near the end of brunch/lunch and before dinner. The restaurant itself is really quaint and I just loved the decor. Staff was warm and friendly. Our waitress was Patience and she was AMAZING! We started with the vegetable tempura and we also tried the calamari. Now I will admit I wanted to stab my husband in the back of his hand with my fork for wanting me to share that tempura. It came with blackened ranch which I have never head of, but it was outstanding. I tend to be super sensitive to salt, and I found the Calamari slight salty. It is one of the primary reasons I don't opt for fried foods. Somewhere there was a memo that say if it's fried, go ahead and OVER SALT it. I will never understand. I had the Sesame Cruisted Tuna with brussel sprouts and my husband had the Golden Crusted Platter. I did not have one complaint about my entree. It was cooked to perfection, and I just enjoyed it to the last bite. I did taste my husband's dish and it was fried and it was salty. More so than the Calamari HOWEVER, he loved it and he did say it was just slightly salty for him, so ya know, it's probably me lol. His broccoli though...it had a grilled flavor to it but no grill marks. How they did it I don't know, but I had to steal a couple off his plate because he owed me for eating my tempura. ha! I rarely drink but I had a glass of wine and my tequila guy has a blood orange margarita! He loved it and that was a recommendation from Patience. Thanks Sis! All said, I only took a point off of this review for the salt. I just think chef's should know better and be careful that it's not too much. A little salt goes a long way and when in doubt, just leave some space for us to salt our food at the table, You can add, but if it's overdone, it ruins the dish. Otherwise, I will go back and try it other menu items! Tempura and then something different lol. The good news is I want to go back and sure, you go ahead and try it too. I think this one is a winner.

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    Shuckin' Shack Oyster Bar - Fish-N-Chips and Cold Crab Dip sampler.

    Shuckin' Shack Oyster Bar

    4.0(131 reviews)
    1.6 mi
    $$

    We visited in a Monday a little after 5pm, after whole day at Duke…read more On arrival, easy parking and then we were greeted by a big smile from the young lady behind the bar (Megan) and we sat outside. We started with a dozen oysters, and calamari- followed by tacos. The food was fresh, their coleslaw is made in house and was delicious. The oysters were fresh and tasty. I had the grilled mahi tacos and my husband had the shrimp- it was all amazing. The ambiance was relax and welcoming. Fast service too. Priced reasonably.

    Shuckin' Shack Oyster Bar in Durham sits in a shopping center where the parking is posted as…read moreone-hour, but if you're a customer, you can stay longer without issue. That's the first thing you notice--plenty of parking. I had no trouble finding a spot on two separate visits this week. Inside, it's a cozy setup with a bar, table seating, and an outdoor patio area. It has that laid-back oyster shack feel. The patio looks like it could be dog-friendly, though I didn't confirm. The place is clean, and the staff are genuinely friendly across the board--welcoming without being overbearing. Food-wise, it delivers. On my first visit, I had steamed clams and steamed Gulf shrimp. Both were phenomenal. The clams were sweet and perfectly cooked, and the shrimp was just as impressive--simple, fresh, and done right. Second visit, I went a different route and ordered a hamburger--yes, at a seafood spot. Running keto, I skipped the bun, and it turned out to be a great call. Cooked exactly to order and full of flavor, it held its own against the seafood. Whether you're coming in for oysters on the half shell, fresh seafood, or even a solid burger, this place covers it. Make sure to check the chalkboard specials--that's really where the menu shines, with daily deals that are worth the visit.

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    Shuckin' Shack Oyster Bar - Main seating area

    Main seating area

    Shuckin' Shack Oyster Bar - My keto lunch choice

    My keto lunch choice

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    It's a Southern thing: Kitchen and Bar

    It's a Southern thing: Kitchen and Bar

    3.9(725 reviews)
    0.3 mi
    $$

    This is a decent four-star Southern bar near the Duke campus. We were driving through town, and we…read morestopped here before visiting the local botanical garden. There's plenty of paid street parking in the area. The interior is a bit dark inside, minimal ambient light from the outside, TVs around the bar. Lunch arrived quickly, I had the patty melt which was a bit over salted, but not too bad. Service from Makena was overall decent, nothing exceptionally bad or good. Pricing for lunch averaged just over $20 per person, including the "included gratuity." It's a fine Place to get standard bar food.

    We were driving from Columbia, South Carolina to Richmond, Virginia today and decided to stop in…read moreDurham for some lunch around noon. This place is located in the downtown area of Durham on the second floor of a red brick building. There is plenty of patio, bar and dining room seating. It was a little hot for the patio so we sat at one of the tables in the dining room. The menu offers a handful of appetizers and salads, as well as about twenty lunch entrees. I went with the NC pulled pork sandwich. It also had coleslaw on the sandwich. Side options included fries, salad, Brussel sprouts, or onion rings. I went with the brussel sprouts and they were very tasty. My husband had the patty melt with French fries. The fries were a generous and tasty portion. His patty melt was very salty, though. Service was pretty quick.

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    It's a Southern thing: Kitchen and Bar
    It's a Southern thing: Kitchen and Bar
    It's a Southern thing: Kitchen and Bar

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