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Nikos, Durham, NC

Nikos

4.7
4.7
493 Reviews
$31 to $50
Greek
905 W Main St suite 22, Durham, NC 27701-2075

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2 people
7:00 PM
Booked 30 times today

About this restaurant

  • Good for special occasions
  • Neighborhood gem
  • Healthy
NIKOS offers a treasure trove of flavors distilled from Greece and the surrounding regions — spanning from the southern coast of Crete to the north of Mount Athos, and from the Ionian islands to the Aegean Sea.

We invite you to embark on a culinary journey that encompasses health, wisdom, dreams, passions, and the timeless pursuit of ideas that transcend boundaries.

Additional information

  • Dining style
    Casual Dining
  • Price
    $31 to $50
  • Cuisines
    Greek, Mediterranean, Middle Eastern
  • Hours of operation
    Brunch Sat, Sun 11:00 am–3:00 pm Dinner Mon, Wed, Thu, Sun 5:00 pm–9:00 pm Fri, Sat 5:00 pm–10:00 pm
  • Phone number
  • Dress code
    Business Casual
  • Executive chef
    Chef Douglas Rodriguez
  • Private party facilities
    We like to party!
  • Private party contact
    Private Event Coordinator: (919) 908-0189
  • Neighborhood
    Durham
  • Cross street
    Parking on W. Peabody, W. Main St., public lot on W. Main and S. Gregson<br
  • Parking details
    Street Parking
  • Additional
    Beer, Chef's Table, Cocktails, Corkage Fee, Gluten-free Options, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Private Room, Weekend Brunch, Wine

Private dining

Offers

  • Opa! Hour @ The Nikos Bar

    Multiple dates available
    Sun - Mon - 5:00 PM - 6:00 PM,Wed - Sat - 5:00 PM - 6:00 PM
    Join us daily at the Nikos Bar for half-price mezes from 5pm-6pm, plus bar exclusive cocktails available all day!

    Opa! Hour @ The Nikos Bar Photo

What 493 people are saying

Nikos reviews from people who’ve dined at this restaurant. Based on recent rating.

Overall ratings and reviews

Reviews can only be made by diners who have eaten at this restaurant

4.7
4.7 based on recent ratings
  • 4.7Food
  • 4.6Service
  • 4.7Ambience
  • 4.4Value

NoiseModerate

Loved For

  • Durham

    Great for outdoor dining

  • Durham

    Most Booked

Review summary

AI-generated from verified diner reviews
Nikos offers a delightful dining experience with "great service" and a "creative" menu of Mediterranean cuisine. Guests rave about the "delicious" food and "beautiful" decor, noting standout dishes like the flaming saganaki and lamb chops. Despite occasional noise, the "ambiance is charming" and the staff is accommodating and knowledgeable.

493 Reviews
  1. Michele

    Raleigh2 reviews

    5.0

    Dined 5 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    We had the high top chef’s table for our family brunch. We enjoyed creative cocktails and mock tails with crispy calamari , zucchini cakes and the flaming saganski - Opa! The food was delicious! The short rib grilled cheese was a group favorite. My mom and enjoyed the seafood salad with arugula and the perfect lemon dressing. My daughter had the bannan french toast special with bacon wrapped banana - every bite disappeared.

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  2. Michael VIP

    New York City15 reviews

    5.0

    Dined 6 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Our waiter, Alex, was excellent. Our branzino was quite good and enough for the two of us. It was a great meal!

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  3. Tara VIP

    Raleigh8 reviews

    3.0

    Dined 7 days ago

    1. Overall 3
    2. Food 3
    3. Service 3
    4. Ambience 3
    First time here and based on the google reviews thought we were going to have a better experience. Atmosphere is super cute. Place was certainly understaffed so I think the people working that night were doing the best they could so will preface the service with that. Food was overpriced for what you get, simple as that. Biggest complaint were the large dishes. Spreads and small plates were good but also overpriced. Found a produce label in one of our large dishes so that’s immediately off putting. Taste was ‘ok’ at best. The ‘lead server’ (in quotes because I’m guessing it was whoever drew the short straw that night) came to check on us and we voiced our complaint. He ran through the I’m sorry speech and that was that. Manager came over towards the end we said things were ok and he proceeded to tell us about brunch on the weekends. I’d say everything was ‘fine.’ Wouldn’t recommend and wouldn’t go back for the price, quality, or service.

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  4. Greta

    Wilmington2 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on April 12, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Great service along with solid recommendations. Wide variety of delicious food and cocktails. Highly recommend their brunch!

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  5. Alexander

    Atlantic City1 review

    5.0

    Dined on April 10, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Let me preface by saying I am apart of the Nikos staff. To not disclose so would be a disservice to peer review systems, and the community we take care of. I have had the pleasure of being apart of the incredible Nikos team since June 2024, and had the pleasure of bringing my mom to our establishment while she was visiting from out of town. This should give you at least some perspective for how much I love the food, and understand the caring and clean experience you will get to enjoy while dining here. When dining with us you should expect to hear tons of oppas, a busy atmosphere, sometimes it can get a little tight, and noisy due to the overall volume we have, but, the food, and ambiance is incredible. The dishes are creative, fresh, packed with well rounded flavor profiles, and can easily accommodate any food sensitivity or allergens, with ease of navigation through menu markings, and staff knowledge. While there is implicit bias coming from me due to being apart of the staff, I’ve eaten at fine dining establishments all over the country, growing up in NJ/NY, and a father who is a trained chef and retired firefighter. The food is incredible, come try it for yourself 🙂

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  6. April

    Raleigh3 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on April 5, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 4
    4. Ambience 5
    Great atmosphere and food was amazing. Definitely will go again. Easy parking and convienently close to DPAC

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  7. Sarah VIP

    Raleigh1 review

    3.0

    Dined on April 2, 2025

    1. Overall 3
    2. Food 3
    3. Service 2
    4. Ambience 2
    It was very loud, people standing among tables speaking at top volume. Service was inconsistent, appetizers arrived 15 minutes before drinks, entree arrived 30 minutes later.

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  8. Christie VIP

    Raleigh17 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on March 29, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Wonderful selection of food and decor. Our server had great recommendations

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  9. Samantha VIP

    Raleigh29 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on March 29, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Great experience here! Delicious, fresh food. Great service with recommendations. Good atmosphere.

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  10. Rachel

    Charlotte25 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on March 27, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 4
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    We enjoyed our experience at Nikos! The food was quite good, some delicious, some very good but not quite what I had pictured (not the fault of the restaurant though— I chose an entree that was mostly good but not what I had expected it to be). The salads and sourdough were amazing and the cocktails delicious! It’s a pretty setting and the noise level was reasonable so we were all able to talk comfortably. We will most definitely be back!

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2 people
7:00 PM
Booked 30 times today
Google Map for Nikos

905 W Main St suite 22, Durham, NC 27701-2075

Additional information

  • Cross street
    Parking on W. Peabody, W. Main St., public lot on W. Main and S. Gregson<br
  • Neighborhood
    Durham
  • Hours of operation
    Brunch Sat, Sun 11:00 am–3:00 pm Dinner Mon, Wed, Thu, Sun 5:00 pm–9:00 pm Fri, Sat 5:00 pm–10:00 pm
  • Price
    $31 to $50
  • Cuisines
    Greek, Mediterranean, Middle Eastern
  • Dining style
    Casual Dining
  • Dress code
    Business Casual
  • Parking details
    Street Parking
  • Executive chef
    Chef Douglas Rodriguez
  • Additional
    Beer, Chef's Table, Cocktails, Corkage Fee, Gluten-free Options, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Private Room, Weekend Brunch, Wine
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