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blu seafood & bar

2002 Hillsborough Rd. (Ninth St.) Send to Phone
DurhamNC 27705
919-286-9777 | Make Restaurant Reservations | Menu
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This bustling urban beach-style spot specializes in Gulf Rim seafood.

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Lunch Mon.-Fri., Dinner Mon.-Sat.

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blu seafood & bar Restaurant Review

: Whitewashed walls and blue pendant lights exude a beach vibe in this simply adorned dining room/bar on bustling Ninth Street. Blu’s menu offers Gulf Rim and Florida coast specialties, the latter area being the former home of chef-owner Tim Lyons. Among several kinds of ceviche is hard-to-find conch, and there’s a selection of fresh raw oysters. For a more substantial appetizer, try crab mac ‘n’ cheese with truffle cream and prosciutto. Seasonal mains may include shrimp and grits with apple wood-smoked bacon, an individual clam bake with andouille sausage and corn on the cob, or scallops and shrimp with romesco sauce. The catch-of-the-day may be snapper, redfish, pompano or other Gulf fish served simply with butter and fresh vegetables. Steak, pork and chicken dishes are among non-seafood options. Desserts focus on traditional Southern favorites, from Key lime pie to chocolate mousse and banana pudding. The wine list shows the chef’s care in choosing bottles that enhance his cooking, and servers are well trained to guide patrons to attractive pairings. By-the-glass choices present crisp, clean white wines from all over the globe and a few interesting reds. The bar’s tropical cocktails will transport you to the Caribbean.

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