Gastropub, Bar, Restaurant
Parts & Labor is a delightful gastropub located in the lively Durham area, where culinary creativity meets a relaxed atmosphere. Offering a unique tapas-style menu, diners can savor flavors like bulgogi tacos and well-seasoned eggplant, with the signature scallion pancakes stealing the show. Enjoying a drink from their diverse selection on the cozy outdoor patio makes for a perfect evening. Though parking can be tricky, the fair prices and friendly self-service model make every visit a worthwhile experience.
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Food was solid.Cool tapas style sharing options with Asian fusion flare.Cocktails were great too! Loved the scallion pancake and the wings! The noodles had great flavor too! The eggplant wasn’t too spongy and was very well seasoned.My dad loved the fried peppers.Will definitely go back!
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Overall Rating: 5.5/10 The laid-back and unique atmosphere enhanced the dining experience, making up for food that was good but not exceptional. Atmosphere / Service: 6.9/10 The building is very unique, both inside and out.There's variety in seating with different styles, an upstairs area, and a pleasant outdoor section.The self-service model allows for an uninterrupted meal and experience. Food: Cheeseburger Sliders: 5.2/10 The sliders were decent.The meat was tasty, but the buns were too big and not as good as it could of been.One of the bites was full of bun and left a bad taste. Water - 9.1 - Yes, water made the review.complementary self-serve water.The container was neat and added to the overall atmosphere, however the water was FREEZING COLD.Coldest non iced water one could have.KUDOS! Beer Battered Cheese Curds: 4.2/10 While these were cooked perfectly, the flavor didn't suit my taste and left an unpleasant aftertaste.Even the sauce didn't help. Bulgogi Taco: 6.2/10 The menu has some interesting Korean options.The Bulgogi Taco could pass for something from an authentic Korean restaurant, which was a nice surprise.However, it's a unique choice that might not appeal to everyone. Value: The pricing seems fair - $4 for a slider and $8 for the Bulgogi Taco is reasonable for the quality provided, especially compared to other places. Extra Note: The menu could use some clarification on some of the sauces.Names like "Mole Sauce" or "Motor Oil" sauce are intriguing but not self-explanatory.Without a waitress to ask, diners might not understand what they're ordering.
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Parts & Labor is always such a fun spot to grab a drink and a bite! I appreciate they are open late and they have a well labeled menu for dietary restrictions.I love all their food, the cauliflower bites and scallion pancakes are go-tos.Can’t go wrong with the fries either! They have a variety of drinks too including NA options.
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