Counting House

Absolutely phenomenal brunch! Truly everything on the menu is ten out of ten! The short ribs were so tender you didn't need a knife! The grits were super creamy and paired well with the crab, the ricotta pancakes were the fluffiest most addicting pancakes and arguably our favorite thing on the menu. I feel like there was so much attention to detail in each dish we tried. The menu did a great job of having variety without having an overwhelming amount of choices and everything was reasonably priced. I came here years ago and it was not nearly as good. The new executive chef and new menu has now made this our go to place!

My husband surprised me with a fine dining birthday dinner at Counting House and baby… everything was amazing. The food, the flavors, the textures babeeee every single bite was so good. I had the catfish plate (freaking superb) and my husband ordered the agnolotto. We also tried the roasted oysters, wings, and even the salad was top-tier (yes, even the salad lol). And then I found out the chef, Melanie, is a Black female chef from Durham 🤏🏽🤏🏽🤏🏽🤏🏽 who came to our table not once but twice to check on us. You can truly taste her passion and creativity in every dish. I felt so special and truly celebrated. Perfect birthday dinner we’ll definitely be back.

We had a flawless dinner experience! Highly recommend. The tomato and peach salad was like nothing I’ve ever had- my husband and I both loved it! The Japanese milk bread was fantastic! Chef Melanie Wilkerson is very clever and uses high quality, fresh ingredients. The drinks were excellent! I had the “who rule the world” cocktail, yum!! The staff were very attentive and friendly! Will definitely return! We also returned for breakfast. The egg white frittata was delicious! The pancakes were perfect! Love love love this place!

I have no problem spending $ on a good restaurant and good food. This bill was $175. All good except $19 for a Jack Daniel’s Manhattan? Too high. It’s the cheapest booze on their bar! I hate paying to much for cheap stuff. See the attached bill. $12+$4+$3. What is that?

We recently enjoyed brunch at The Counting House and had a wonderful experience. My husband and I shared three dishes, which was the perfect way to sample a variety of flavors. The lemon ricotta pancakes were outstanding, light, fluffy, and full of bright, delicious flavor. The portion was generous and easily enough for two to share. We also tried the braised short ribs, which were savory, rich, and incredibly fork tender. They were beautifully seasoned and comforting with every bite. Lastly, the shrimp and grits were a pleasant surprise, especially with the addition of crab on top. The grits were creamy and full of flavor, making this dish a true standout. Overall, a delightful brunch with flavorful dishes and great portions for sharing. We will definitely be back!