Best Fine Dining in Burlington

"One of the Southeast's most well-known dining destinations, the fabled Angus Barn has wowed guests since 1960. The family-owned institution serves more than 22,000 steaks per month and now has expanded outdoor dining options. Read more: Angus Barn's Famous Chocolate Chess Pie Recipe"

"The Angus Barn is an upscale steakhouse in a huge, barnlike setting. It’s a Raleigh icon that serves fresh seafood, locally grown vegetables, aged steaks, and amazing desserts. It’s on the pricey side, but many people enjoy going here for a special occasion."

"Never an oxymoron when you’re talking about the Triangle’s—arguably the South’s—most legendary steakhouse. It’s a legend that lives up to its own reputation, hardly an easy feat."

"Located on the campus of Duke University, Fairview Dining Room is part of the multiple-award-winning, exclusive Washington Duke Inn & Golf Club. Fairview Dining Room is acclaimed as being the area’s most celebrated high-class venue, whose name needs no introduction to either hungry guests or well-known food critics. The restaurant features neo-American cuisine, and has a contemporary and seasonally changing menu, offering such innovative creations as Blue Devil Breakfast and the jumbo lump Chesapeake crabcake."

"Nana’s is set in warehouse building constructed over 60 years ago, and since its opening in 1996 (followed by a complex refurbishment in 2000), its name has become well-known, not only in the city but also throughout the Triangle area. Recognised for its excellent, weekly changing special menus that are primarily American-inspired, the restaurant uses ingredients received from local suppliers, ensuring freshness and a popular community approach. A multiple-award-winning venue with a cosy setting, where local artists, such as Jane Filer, had the chance to indulge their creativity and design the walls of Nana’s."

"If you're looking for a fine dining experience before going to DPAC show or just to treat yourself to a nice night on the town, Nana's is hands down the best dinner in Durham. The eight-time James Beard-nominated chef, Scott Howell serves seasonally inspired, creative American cuisine. Customers rant and rave about their Truffle Chicken Liver Pate, seasonal risottos, rosemary roasted lamb rack, and wood-fired prime New York strip steak."

"Elements is a stylish and sophisticated restaurant that offers a unique dining experience in a contemporary, chic setting. Chef Michael Chuong and his team combine locally sourced ingredients and flavors with modern Asian and European cooking techniques to produce seasonal lunch and dinner menus with innovative flair. Menus change weekly to accommodate local producers, and a hand-picked selection of house-made signature cocktails, a curated wine list of wines from around the world and a range of craft beer are the perfect accompaniment for the mouth-watering menu."

"Established in 1987, the University Club is a premier private dining club located on the 17th-floor penthouse of the University Tower that offers gourmet dining experiences. Spanning 11,000 square feet, the elegant dining establishment features plush décor and furnishings, crystal chandeliers, and magnificent panoramic views through expansive floor-to-ceiling windows. The Club has six finely appointed private rooms which cater for romantic dinners for two or special celebrations with friends, and a full-service bar that serves a wide selection of globally-inspired wines, craft, and classic cocktails, craft beers on tap and by the bottle, and imported spirits."

"Kids of all ages will enjoy the interactive exhibits at this local museum. Voted one of the most family-friendly museums in the Southeast, visitors can experience an expansive butterfly house, outdoor exhibits with bears and wolves, and conduct their own fossil dig amongst dinosaurs."

"The Museum of Life and Science, founded in 1946, is an 84-acre museum featuring numerous indoor and outdoor interactive exhibits. It was formerly the NC Children’s Museum and the North Carolina Museum of Life and Science."

"Here you can ride in a flying machine, sail a radio-controlled boat on an outdoor pond, view artifacts from space missions, and ride…"

"The Durham History Hub (operated by the Museum of Durham History), is a museum that uses stories about people, places, and things to foster curiosity, encourage further inquiry, and promote an understanding of diverse perspectives about the Durham community and its history. The History Hub is located in Downtown Durham and features rotating exhibits."

"The Museum of Durham History is truly one without walls, as advertised. However, you can stop by for info about their “History Groves” scattered throughout the city."

"The Museum of Durham History is all about the Durham community and its history. You can come back time after time with its changing..."

"The Nasher Museum of Art is on the Duke University campus featuring galleries of Meso-American artwork; pre-Columbian, classical paintings and sculptures; African masks; contemporary pieces; photography; and much more. The museum is also a learning institution, with classes, lectures, and film series programs centered on the visual arts. After visiting the galleries, plan to have lunch at the Nasher Café in the main lobby, which features unique and artsy sandwiches, salads, and appetizers."

"Part of the Duke University system, The Nasher is home to an incredible collection of international and contemporary pieces. The building itself is a futuristic cube that complements the more than 10,000 works of art inside. The four permanent collections include pre-Columbian Art of the Americas, Medieval Art, Classical Antiquities, and modern contemporary with a concentration on the African diaspora."

"They have an impressive permanent collection of contemporary art, with a focus on artists of African descent. There is an outdoor sculpture garden if you want to take a stroll around the grounds. They have free admissions on Thursdays."