Counting House

What a wonderful place to gather for dinner! The food is absolutely delicious and the vibe is very very cool. I dined here with colleagues on a work trip and it did not disappoint. The service was also very professional and we appreciated their expertise on the menu, wine, etc.

My partner and I came on a weekend evening for dinner. It was very crowded when we came, luckily we had a reservation. The ambiance was very modern and sophisticated while also a bit eclectic with animal models all over the walls and ceiling. We ordered raw oysters and a plate of crackers to start. I ordered the Rigatoni alla vodka which was delicious with a generous amount of seafood. We ended the meal with an ice cream sandwich with caramel popcorn which was very refreshing. Overall we had a great experience and will definitely return!

We continue to have nothing but terrific experiences at this restaurant when we stay at the 21C. This time we did breakfast and the service we received from Ann Marie was worthy of 5 stars alone for her caring, her kindness, her professionalism and for making me feel truly special for my birthday.Husband had their Breakfast Biscuit Sandwich with Tots while I had the Smoked Salmon BLT with Tots. She even brought me a birthday breakfast brulee for dessert complete with candle! And get this...she told us the pink penguin would be happy to visit us and she took my pic with him! Plus made sure I got a pic with the breakfast brulee.On top of it, she gave us our tea and coffee to go, as well as the rest of my sandwich, which we took back up to the room.All tasted terrific as always and we were made to feel so welcome and special from the moment we arrived and were greeted by a beautiful friendly Hostess. Much appreciation!

The steak was a bit pricy at ~$75 but super good. The garnish was an interesting thinly sliced root vegetable. I honestly would have preferred something more standard like potatoes, but they weren't bad and it was nice to have something different.The mocktails looked and tasted like alcohol (which they weren't, of course). They were quite strange and I honestly would not get them again. Of course I had to get the most interesting item on the menu: the popcorn ice cream sandwich. The taste of the macadamia nut cookie was very overpowering and I could not taste much of the flavor of the popcorn ice cream, but overall it was a good desert. Very heavy on the cookies.Service and ambiance were decent and what I expected for this type of restaurant.

I was expecting the restaurant to be packed for brunch and it wasn't, which I found somewhat concerning during prime brunch hours. The hostess was warm and welcoming, and our server was pretty average. I loved the decor within the space and the food was also plated very nicely. My friend and I ordered the trout dip and it was amazing! My friend and I agreed to let each other sample the others order; I got the raspberry crème brûlée French toast and she got the shrimp and grits. The French toast was delicious!!!

This restaurant is located in the lobby of 21C. It is open later than most other restaurants in downtown so it was a nice option for checking in late. They have a seasonal menu so it is more limited. It was pretty quiet and empty inside so service was fast. Food was pretty good but on the smaller side.

With a small, eclectic menu and and intimate atmosphere, counting house is highly recommended for a date night! The server was awesome and very knowledgeable and the food was delicious. They even ended the meal with a bowl of house made cotton candy which was a nice treat! The menu is definitely pricey but overall a solid place to enjoy a meal.

@countinghousenc has become on of my favorite restaurants in the Triangle! And yes, there's an art gallery and bank vault in the building If you're a fan of mussel, the rigatoni alla vodka Flavor profile is absolutely spectacular! Branzino is also a winner accompanied with the crispiest potatos.

I stayed at the 21c Museum Hotel and went to their (associated?) ground floor bar, the Counting House. I enjoyed their craft cocktails and some appetizers (the oysters). The food and service were both good. They did get busier later in the evening, and the servers were very busy. (Perhaps the CH could've used another, but that's not on the server.) I did not go further into the menu than the light appetizers. The ambiance is interesting; I think they're pursuing the art museum vibe that the hotel is going for.

The service was poor and food was dry ,the atmosphere was very nice done,need to improve on service