Nana Steak

Amazing experience for my hubby'a birthday. We booked reservations online with ease. Parking was a little difficult because there was a show a DPAC but thankfully we found street parking near the restaurant...in the rain. We were immediately greeted with kindness by the male host. He even offered to take our umbrellas. The restaurant was small, but the vibe was elegant and romantic. Our waitress Savannah was very kind and personable. I was nervous about the limited menu because my husband is a picky eater, but we decided on the ribs (appetizer), 12oz steak (don't remember which one), mac n cheese, and beer fries. Everything was exceptional! His steak was cooked perfectly and I really enjoyed the mac n cheese. We had reservations near closing and ended up being the last people on our side. Savannah didn't rush us out which we really appreciated. My husband enjoyed his birthday and wants to go back. :)

I called three days in advance to reserve a table for 8 and was required to put my card on file and sign a form in order to make the reservation. I had the calamari, beef fat fries, filet mignon, brussels sprouts and mashed potatoes. The fries, filet, mashed potatoes and brussels were good but the calamari seemed it may have been fried too long or cooked in old oil. The seasonal fruit crisp was apple with cinnamon ice cream. The apples were undercooked and a bit hard and the crisp portion was too watery so I wouldn't order it again.

A group of 4 of us were seated on a Sunday at 5:30 pm. We asked for the bread appetizer, and were told they were out. One of us asked for a wedge salad, and we were told they were out. I asked for mashed potatoes, again they were out. Also out of the grouper on the menu. Asked for the Artichoke dip appetizer on the menu and we were told it was changed to a soup instead.My rib eye was excellent and the two orders of salmon were also very good. The premium prices charged here should result in the customer actually getting what they want from the menu, not just what they happen to have available in the kitchen. Not sure how you run out of a staple like potatoes and bread. We were told the rolls were burnt. Maybe try again? Also, two drink orders called for Grey Goose vodka, we got Ketel. The old fashioned I ordered was not worth $14 when the glass was only 1/4 filled, ice and cherry included. The experience was not a good value at $300 including tax and gratuity.Our server was Alyssa who did a great job considering she had to repeatedly give us bad news. The manager was not helpful. He basically tap danced around the shortcomings of the restaurant (burnt rolls, out of fresh made items, trying to get us out in time for the show at DPAC because the kitchen was backed up, etc)

I always wonder why people go to a steak house and then don't order steak and then do a review complaining of the food. Well I'm going to be this person. My wife and I went here for the Lion King show. We stopped here because it is right next to the DPAC. Only because I have been told to cut down on red meat, we ordered an appetizer which was the calamari. This was pretty good ! Hard to screw that up . I would have liked a chili sauce instead of the tartar sauce that it came with. I ordered the $22.00 Risotto - Asparagus, Spring Onion, Royal Trumpet Mushroom with blackened shrimp. Umm I would say this was really plain and lacking seasoning. This wasn't horrible but for nearly 28.00 it simply wasn't worth it . Now I did see some amazing looking burgers though. Dam doctor ! If we go back here screw the cardiologist and I'm getting the burger. If you want overpriced risotto that isn't seasoned, go ahead . Not bad not great just not worth it.

Ambience was good. Service was great! Some of the best steak and prime rib we've had in a long time. Everything was cooked exactly the way we asked for it to be.The macaroni and cheese was excellent. We really enjoyed our time here.

I enjoyed NanaSteak in downtown Durham. This is a solid local steakhouse with good food and service. It's definitely worth checking out.I have to admit, though, when it comes to steakhouses in Chapel Hill and Durham, I like Bin 54 in Chapel Hill the best: https://bit.ly/49G6QSJI first learned of NanaSteak when my wife brought home leftovers of her Prime Rib and sides. I eat prime rib pretty regularly and, even at a couple hours old, I could tell from the leftovers that the Prime Rib at NanaSteak was outstanding quality. It was among the best I've had. I think the prime rib here is five stars alone.On the night of my visit with a friend, the prime rib was listed on the menu as "Spice and Salt Crusted Slow Roasted Prime Rib with Horseradish Cream Sauce," 14 ounces, for $50. "Served while it lasts." I think it's one of NanaSteak's most popular items. I also had some leftover Yukon Gold Potato Puree ($12) and Roasted Beets with Citrus Shallot Butter ($12) and it was damn good. For my visit, I wanted to try something different.Here's what we got:Drinks* Barrel-Aged Rye Manhattan ($18) - Old Forester Rye, Carpano Antica, orange bitters, aged eight months in American oak (special drink)* Erath 'Resplendent' Pinot Noir, Oregon (2 glasses at $14 per glass)Appetizers* Crispy Pork Ribs ($12) - quick 'kimchi' napa cabbage slaw, miso-ginger glaze* Filet of Beef Tartare ($15) - dijon, shallots, fine herbes, crispy capers, potato chipsHand-Cut Prime Steak and Chops* Charcoal-Grilled Double-Cut Duroc Pork Chop ($42) - with apple and whole grain mustard sauce * Charcoal-Grilled Ribeye Steak, 16 ounces (market price was $60) - finished with herbed cabernet jusFamily-Style Sides* Blistered Brussels Sprouts ($10) - pickled Fresno chilis, apple balsamic glaze (special side)* Braised Collard Greens with Bacon ($10)Dessert* Apple Crisp ($12) - served warm with housemade vanilla bean ice cream* Cake of the Day (market price was $14 per slice) - chocolate cake with chocolate buttercream over cherry compoteThe special Manhattan was OK. It tasted a little too mediciney for me.My favorite item was the Crispy Pork Ribs. My wife recommended them. What a great recommendation. My friend agreed. He said they were fantastic. The ribs were spot-on in every way, from the flavor of the seasoning/glaze to the texture -- indeed crispy (on the outside), but also satisfyingly tender and meaty on the inside. The ribs were almost fall-off-the-bone, which I think is ideal.The Beef Tartare was delicious. Beef tartare is an app I like to order when I see it on the menu. NanaSteak's beef tartare was as good as they come. What stood out to me about their version was its freshness, "clean" and mild taste, and it wasn't overly rich nor sauced. It was well balanced. The accompaniments were great, especially the thin-yet-sturdy chips.Both the Duroc Pork Chop and the Ribeye were good. Now that I've tried those two and the Prime Rib, I think the Prime Rib is superior. That said, I don't think you can go wrong with any of these. Like the pork ribs, the Duroc Pork Chop was meaty and tender, but in a different way. The pork was much leaner and the apple and whole grain mustard sauce on top went really well with it.I thought about getting the Charcoal-Grilled New York Strip (12 oz), but opted for the Ribeye for more consistent marbling throughout, along with more tenderness. And it's bigger (16 oz). I had it cooked medium rare. It had wonderful flavor and consistency, which the herbed cabernet jus enhanced.The Brussels Sprouts were too salty. It was the only dish I didn't like. The Collard Greens were delectable and what you'd expect from a well-made batch of greens.Save room for dessert because the desserts we got were excellent. Our server Amy suggested the Apple Crisp and wow, it did not disappoint. The crispy and crumbly top streusel layer was to die for. Perfect. The chocolate Cake of the Day slice was huge. It tasted as yummy as it looked. I'm not a huge fan of chocolate, but this cake had me going back for more and more. The cherry compote helped.Service from Amy was terrific.The restaurant has a modern interior design. The atmosphere was classy, but not stuffy nor pretentious. My wife dined in the private room.This place is popular. Book your reservation well in advance. NanaSteak uses OpenTable. Unfortunately, they didn't award dining points when I booked.The restaurant is located in the same building as DPAC (Durham Performing Arts Center). Parking details on the OpenTable reservation confirmation said to park in the surface lot north of Vivian St, enter via Blackwell St. However, when I pulled up to the entrance, the gate arms were down and public parking wasn't allowed. I ended up parking for free nearby on W Pettigrew St. My buddy parked for free in the City of Durham's Corcoran St garage. It was free because it was after parking enforcement hours (8am-7pm). NanaSteak opened in February 2016.

After a recommendation from a friend, my boyfriend and I visited Nana Steak for a belated Valentine's Day dinner. We didn't have any expectations going in, but everything was delicious. My filet mignon was mouthwatering and so was his ribeye steak. I would also recommend the calamari appetizer! The crispy calamari is tossed with greens and fried banana peppers, which gives the dish a unique touch. The only thing that didn't blow me away was the dessert: a simple brownie with a scoop of vanilla ice cream. Not bad, just not worth $12.If you're looking for a nice steak dinner in Durham, this is the spot.

This place has amazing food and an intimate ambiance. Perfect for date night or a business dinner. I love that they rotate their menu seasonally. Their is a full bar that takes up on side of the restaurant. Highly recommend making reservations. Everything pictured was delicious.

Service was attentive.Table chairs a little uncomfortable.Ambiance a little noisy.Steak was deliciously well seasoned and tender Wedge--of their version of it--was flavorful and adorned with plentiful bacon.

We arrived a bit early, so missed the rush. That said, our server was polite, professional and helpful--with great recommendations on food and drink. We ordered the rib eye with Brielle sprouts and the fries along with wine and an English Mule to drink. Honestly, it was all so good that we forgot to take pictures! The steak was perfectly prepared and seasoned and the fries were incredibly good. The English mule is made with Pimms and ginger syrup and tasted great -- loved the recommendation. High recommend.