http://www.yellowbot.com/pops-at-durham-durham-nc.html http://st1.cdn.ypbot.net/prod/brands/yellowbot/logo_homepage_header.v0aa1e17.gif http://www.yellowbot.com/ http://www.yellowbot.com/pops-at-durham-durham-nc.html I have always loved Pop's. The pizza, in particular, is fantastic. We used to go there frequently because you could have a 'nice dinner' sort of evening, but at a reasonable price (really, the pizzas are a steal. I would say that if you order off the rest of the menu it is still fine, but not as good of a value as the pizza). Once we had a baby, Pop's was sort of off the menu. That was until they opened Pop's Backdoor (google it - I didn't see it on Insiderpages), which was like a dream come true. Now I can get the pizzas take out! In large sizes, for the family! Oh, it's great. And they are always on time, and very helpful. Their customer service is excellent. The apple and brie pizza is a winner! Definitely try it! http://www.yellowbot.com/pops-at-durham-durham-nc.html This is one of my favorite area restaurants! I ate here with my family and every bite was better than the next. With my family, when food is good, we share it. I tasted every entree we ordered and everything was so good I wished I had order it instead. The menu changes from time to time and I can't wait to go back and try more! The service was also very professional, and the atmosphere was relaxing. It was an all-around great experience. Pros + Food, service, atmosphere Cons - Everything was perfect! http://www.yellowbot.com/pops-at-durham-durham-nc.html I've always heard very good things about Pops and the quality of food they serve so the fact that the first thing that comes up when I think about this restaurant is the bread speaks alot about the quality of the bread. Out of all the restaurants I've eaten in town, the bread here is hands down the best I've had. As far as the main entrees go, they are also very good. I would not say they are amazing but there was really nothing wrong with them. They were cooked well and the presentation was satisfactory. The food just didn't have that pop to it. That unique taste and flavor that I would have expected after everything I have heard about this place. The meals are more expensive than the norm for restaurants in this class. I have eaten there 3 times and would probably go back again if I am in the area, but would not make a reservation just to eat there. Pop's has a sister restaurant called Rue Claires that I hope to try in the near future and see if it surpasses Pops. http://www.yellowbot.com/pops-at-durham-durham-nc.html My friend Becca and I met at Pop's for dinner one night upon my friend Joel's recommendation. The staff was extremely courteous and helpful. I was on a garlic kick, so wanted some extra garlic in my desk. I got the baked penne and it was YUM-MY! The chef added loads of extra garlic, exactly the way I wanted! I would've hoped for a broader menu, as there aren't a lot of things to choose from, as well as a salad with dinner since it is a bit pricy for just the pasta dish, but the food was good, so I didn't complain. And I still had enough as left overs for lunch the next day. Pros + Great Italian food, awesome wait staff! Cons - Pricey, few menu choices http://www.yellowbot.com/pops-at-durham-durham-nc.html Pop's should be applauded for their creative use of fresh, flavorful, in-season dishes! The ambiance is uran-chic and romantic. I especially like the tables beside the bar that allow you to overlook the restaurant. I have worked for over 12 years as a restaurant service manager and the waitstaff at Pop's are top notch. The food is a bit pricey but certainly worth it for what you get. Highly, highly recommended! Pros + food, ambiance, service http://www.yellowbot.com/pops-at-durham-durham-nc.html Appetizers at Pop's are where it's at. We had the warmed olives, the BIG BOWL of mussles (in an amazing broth - perfect for dipping their homemade bread into), the calamari, and the field greens salad. Those were amazing - we didn't get as far as dinner, because those, plus a couple glasses of wine, were perfect for a girls' night out. Couple that with the warm atmosphere, the friendly - yet professional - service, and you have a successful and satisfying evening. Pros + awesome appetizers, atmostphere, service http://www.yellowbot.com/pops-at-durham-durham-nc.html I've been to Pop's twice. My husband and I loved the food both times. Our favorite was the mixed greens salad with white balsamic and honey vinaigrette dressing. The goat cheese and herb ravioli with grilled asparagus was superb. The wood oven fired pizza with pepperoni and mushroom was tasty. Pop's is a fun restaurant, in a candle light, relaxed atmosphere. The owners use local produce which is also a plus! Pros + Great atmosphere, Yummy food, Friendly staff http://www.yellowbot.com/pops-at-durham-durham-nc.html The best dish on the menu is the Risotto. It has had many incarnations in my several visits, but i have NEVER been disappointed. The seafood is another strength of this Brightleaf restaurant. After visiting often for more than a year, I've become tired of their chicken and beef dishes, which aren't particularly spectacular; it's worth a trip for the risotto and seafood--until you start seeing repeats, then you should head somewhere else--nothing new is on the horizon. Pros + Risotto, setting Cons - repetitive menu http://www.yellowbot.com/pops-at-durham-durham-nc.html My expectations were admittedly pretty high but I was disappointed that the food wasn't better. Both the field green and caesar salads were very good. The pizza w/ white truffle oil was outstanding. My ravioli dish with goat cheese was just above average. Dessert (chocolate pudding cake) was spectacular. The prices weren't outrageous. The service was good too. The restaurant's atmosphere is nice but it's too crowded and noisy to be romantic. Pros + Good food, Prompt service, Reasonably priced Cons - Crowded, Noisy http://www.yellowbot.com/pops-at-durham-durham-nc.html We were ten of us celebrating a friend's birthday. We ordered the marinated olives as appetizers. They were excellent and is highly recommended. For the entree's- We ordered the following: Their shrimp pizza, a porcini pizza, A halibut served over a gnocchi and baby tomatoes, a flounder and a steak. We had to return both the flounders back to the cook as they had actually gone bad. The restaurant replaced it with the halbuts. The steak had a nice texture but the veal jus was extremely salty. For dessert, we ordered the choclate pudding cake. Very moist and served well. Will we ever go there again? I don't think so. I agree with some of the reviews that there are better places to eat in Durham. http://www.yellowbot.com/pops-at-durham-durham-nc.html Food was bland, moderate-quality and took over 45 minutes to arrive. Bread was close-to-stale and was distributed one piece at a time, not as a whole basket. Salad was a disappointment. Service was unattentive and indifferent. The antipasto salad is really Middle Eastern, with humus, pita bread etc. -- not a real Italian antipasto salad. The atmosphere was dark and the room was cramped. There are many better restaurants in Durham --- Pop's is exceedingly overpriced, sub-par food, average service, dismal atmosphere. Save yourself the trouble and avoid. Pros + Decent Bar, Decent Wine List, OK Location Cons - Expensive, Sub-par Food, Dark Atmosphere http://www.yellowbot.com/pops-at-durham-durham-nc.html Three of us went to Pop's for dinner and ordered different meals. All of the meals were great! The service and ambience were fantastic. There is a good selection of beers and wine. The only downside to Pop's was that I felt that the prices were slightly high for the portion sizes. Overall, I think that Pop's is a great place to dine in Durham. We went to eat on a Tuesday night, so we were seated promptly. I think that on peak dining nights, reservations should be made, though. Pros + Great food, Service Cons - Slightly high prices http://www.yellowbot.com/pops-at-durham-durham-nc.html This place has really improved with new ownership. Honest, flavorful food without pretension at great prices. The French trained chefs bring a different style to the place. I've found the specials to be excellent (confit chicken and rabbit, Kobe beef flank) to be excellent. http://www.yellowbot.com/pops-at-durham-durham-nc.html Enjoyed dinner at Pop's very much. The seafood was caught-yesterday fresh, the wine list was adequate, and the salads were excellent. Particularly love the sour dough bread. A bit cramped, the owner should consider removing a couple of tops to create a bit more space between the tables. Otherwise nice rustic ambiance. Pros + Good food, Excellent Service, Ambiance Cons - , noisy, little pricey http://www.yellowbot.com/pops-at-durham-durham-nc.html It was not worth the money or time. The place was so noisy (and it was not busy at the time) that our table could not talk to each other. The salads were so bad that they could not be eaten. The service was poor and inefficient. The staff in general was indifferent. A bad experience all around. Pros + Not crowded Cons - , noisy, poor service http://www.yellowbot.com/pops-at-durham-durham-nc.html Pops is the most overrated restaurant in Durham, I ate there for the fourth time recently and am more convinced of this than ever. While the wine menu is creative and well priced, the food offers nothing new, the service is terse, and the ambiance in the porch room is unacceptably bland. In a town where wonderful new restaurants are blossoming Pops is not worth your time or your money. Pros + Fun wine menu Cons - , Bland dishes http://www.yellowbot.com/pops-at-durham-durham-nc.html food was great, the whole experience was very sexy and romantic. Great place to take a date! http://www.yellowbot.com/pops-at-durham-durham-nc.html when you tire of all that hog jowl, collards, and carolina barbecue, head for this surprise--an italian restaurant in a renovated warehouse that keeps no secrets from you with its large open kitchen... http://www.yellowbot.com/pops-at-durham-durham-nc.html not your fathers cooking... Find local businesses and read and submit reviews and ratings q http://www.yellowbot.com/search/