Join thousands of Durhamites exploring the city's best restaurants, attending members-only events, getting exclusive perks, and spending more time with friends — all while falling more and more in 💙 with our city.
Because life's too short to be stuck on the couch.
Because life's too short to be stuck on the couch.
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HOW IT WORKS
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On the 1st of every month, we match you (via email) with 2 handpicked Durham restaurants to try
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Enjoy up to $25 towards the tab at each spot along with exclusive insider info
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Try each restaurant by the end of the month, rate them + get excited for new ones next month
“Offline pays for itself every single month and pushes me try amazing new places I never would have heard of — I’m obsessed!!”
member since 2020
YOUR NEW FAVORITE RESTAURANT IS ONE EMAIL AWAY
We scour the city to discover Durham’s best restaurants + add them to our ever-growing roster
The bar is high: our carefully curated partners are locally-owned + boast at least a 4.0 Yelp rating
The bar is high: our carefully curated partners are locally-owned + boast at least a 4.0 Yelp rating
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58k+ ratings
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LOCALS OYSTER BAR
NC-sourced seafood + butchery
MOST POPULAR: Housemade Shrimp Sausage Roll w horseradish aioli, caramelized onion + pickled peppers a toasted milk bread bun; raw NC Oysters on the half shell shucked-to-order + served with all the fixings.
EXTRA TIPS:
- Pick any fish from the seafood market case + have it cooked to order
- Sit at the Oyster Bar to watch the pros shuck
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the restaurant at the durham
new-American restaurant in a mid-century modern boutique hotel
MOST POPULAR: Whatever is seasonal. Their menus change regularly to highlight the abundance of high-quality ingredients grown, made, and caught by North Carolina farmers, cheesemakers, brewers, distillers, bakers + fishers.
EXTRA TIPS:
- Ask to sit on the street-side patio to soak up some sun + enjoy the city vibes.
- Visit the rooftop bar before or after your meal for cocktails overlooking the city.
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simons says dip this
hand-dipped ice cream + outrageous sweet creations
MOST POPULAR: Customized cones of vanilla custard dipped + rolled in any combo of their 20+ dips/toppings; their freeze-dried candy + 1/2 lb Stuffed Cookies are also must-tries.
EXTRA TIPS:
- They'll happily let you sample any of the homemade dips before committing to a cone.
- Tell them your fave dessert + let them mastermind a recreation in ice cream form.
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Parizade
seasonal Mediterranean fare served w a side of theatricality
MOST POPULAR: start w the Mezze Trio feat. tzatziki, spicy red pepper feta + green chickpea hummus. Wash it down w a seasonal cocktail + finish w a scratch-made Banana Rum Napoleon.
EXTRA TIPS:
- There’s live music every Friday from 6:30-9:30p.
- They’ve got a secret back courtyard patio with a waterfall, string lights + heaters.
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Sushiōki
sushi burritos, nachos + other mashup magic
MOST POPULAR: Sushi purists should go for the Spicy Tuna Burrito or Reel Alaskan w raw salmon + pickled daikon. Or go wild w Bull By The Beach feat tempura shrimp, Korean beef BBQ, veggies + secret sauce.
EXTRA TIPS:
- A build-your-own option isn’t technically on the menu but they’ll happily customize whatever you want
- There’s a different signature burrito on special each day during the week
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m tempura
traditional tempura served Omakase-style
MOST POPULAR: The 10-course Kaiseki Dinner—a uniquely Durham take on classic Japanese multi-course dinners—featuring distinct courses dictated by varying cooking styles.
EXTRA TIPS:
- It's a super-small date-worthy spot with limited patio seating. Reservations are HIGHLY recommended.
- Eat your tempura ASAP, as intended.
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pie pushers
inventive Durham-style pizza + more
MOST POPULAR: Wings tossed in homemade sauce have a cult-following (for good reason) + while you can’t go wrong with any of their pies, the State of Nirvana 'za w basil pesto, roast chicken, spinach, caramelized onions, bleu cheese + mozzarella is always a solid go-to.
EXTRA TIPS:
- Menu hack: ask for the fan-fave, “Cease with cheese” (AKA Caesar Salad on top of a plain slice)
- Gluten-free? They’ve got you covered.
ACCESS EXCLUSIVE MEMBERS-ONLY PERKS + SNEAK PEEK EVENTS
ACCESS EXCLUSIVE MEMBERS-ONLY EVENTS + PERKS
Experience a new biz before it opens to the public, get a complimentary class-pack from our go-to yoga studio, or slip into vacay mode with a local staycation package
Meet the monthly tradition thousands of friends + couples rely on as an excuse to try new places together
“Offline has become ourmonthly ritual to get togetherand explore somewhere new” member since 2019
WHAT MEMBERS ARE SAYING
We're 4,500+ members strong across the Triangle
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THE SUBSCRIPTION THAT SUPPORTS durham
We guarantee growth for restaurants + our city
GROW Every restaurant is guaranteed to make money by partnering with us.
UPlift Restaurants + members rate each other, ensuring respect, support, and accountability.
strengthen We partner almost exclusively with locally owned businesses to help Durham flourish.
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