Alley Twenty Six – American
Tucked away in a sophisticated urban enclave, Alley Twenty Six invites guests into an intimate space where the rhythmic shake of cocktails harmonizes with a lively, polished atmosphere. The kitchen reimagines classic comfort through an elevated lens, serving up everything from briny oysters on the half shell and silken beef tartare to playful, crispy taro chips paired with creamy, artisanal dips. It is a destination where refined small plates and a curated ambiance transform a simple evening out into a lingering, sensory celebration of modern flavors.
320 East Chapel Hill Street, Durham NC 27701 https://alleytwentysix.com/Rating: 4/5 (1 reviews)
Cuisine: American
Price range: $$
Dietary options: dairy-free, high-protein, nut-free, vegan, vegetarian, low-sodium, paleo, pescatarian, plant-based, whole30, dash-sodium-reduced, high-fiber, aip, alkaline, renal, lectin-free, macrobiotic
Currently closed
Hours
- Monday - Sunday
- 4:00 PM - 2:00 AM
What diners are saying
Celebrated for its excellent burgers and intimate setting, guests love the cozy atmosphere that makes it a perfect spot for family gatherings. Reviewers highlight the attentive and accommodating service staff who ensure a satisfying experience through regular check-ins and friendly care.
Menu
Snacks
- Taro Chips - $5 Dietary tags: Vegan, Vegetarian, Pescatarian, Plant-Based, Low-Sodium, DASH Sodium-Reduced Available at: dinner, lunch
- Pimento Cheese Plate - $12: Pepper Jelly, Fried Saltines Dietary tags: Vegetarian, Pescatarian Available at: dinner, lunch
- French Fries - $8: Salt, Pepper, Garlic Oil, Parsley Dietary tags: Vegan, Vegetarian, Dairy-Free, Nut-Free, Pescatarian, Plant-Based, Low-Sodium, DASH Sodium-Reduced, Renal Available at: dinner, lunch
- Devilled Eggs - $9: Bacon, Pickled Red Onion, Smoked Paprika, Chives Dietary tags: Whole30, Paleo, High-Fiber Available at: brunch, dinner, lunch
Small Plates
- Oysters on the Half Shell (6) - $18: Mignonette, Cocktail Sauce, Lemon Dietary tags: Pescatarian Available at: dinner, lunch
- Butter & Salt - $10: Lemon-Poppy Seed Compound Butter, Radish, Maldon Salt, Strong Arm Baguette Dietary tags: Vegetarian, Pescatarian Available at: dinner, lunch
- The Mandatory Green Salad - $12: Local Lettuces, Pickled Red Onion, Radish, Reggianito, Lemon Tonic Vinaigrette Dietary tags: Vegan, Vegetarian, Whole30, Pescatarian, Paleo, Plant-Based, Alkaline, AIP, Macrobiotic, Lectin-Free Available at: dinner, lunch
- Chilled Crab Rangoon Dip - $15: Sweet and Sour Sauce, Green Onion, Wonton Chips Dietary tags: Pescatarian Available at: dinner, lunch
- Crispy Brussels Sprouts - $14: Valdeon Blue Cheese, Calabrian Chili, Almond, Lemon Dressing, Vincotto Dietary tags: Vegetarian, Pescatarian Available at: dinner, lunch
- Beef Tartare - $18: Raw Tenderloin, Shallot, Capers, Parsley, Horseradish Cream, Egg Yolk, Reggianito, Potato Chips Available at: dinner, lunch
Main Courses
- Alley Burger - $19: 8 oz Ground Chuck and Brisket, Black Truffle Cheddar, Bourbon Bacon Jam, Arugula, Chipotle Aioli, House Cut Fries Available at: dinner, lunch
- Steak Frites - $38: NY Strip, Bone Marrow Herb Butter, A26 Steak Sauce, House Cut Fries Available at: dinner, lunch
- Shrimp Roll - $18: Poached Shrimp, Onion, Celery, Mayo, Hot Sauce, Herbs, House Cut Fries Dietary tags: High-Protein, Pescatarian, Low-Sodium, DASH Sodium-Reduced Available at: dinner, lunch
- Ricotta Gnocchi - $24: Butternut Squash, Pancetta, Pecan, Crispy Sage Available at: dinner, lunch
Caviar & Tots
- Bourbon Barrel Smoked Trout 1 oz - $35: Crème Fraiche, Shallots, Hard Boiled Egg, Chives, Tater Tots Dietary tags: Pescatarian Available at: dinner, lunch
- Kaluga Hybrid 10 g - $45: Crème Fraiche, Shallots, Hard Boiled Egg, Chives, Tater Tots Dietary tags: Vegetarian, Pescatarian Available at: dinner, lunch
- Osetra 10 g - $55: Crème Fraiche, Shallots, Hard Boiled Egg, Chives, Tater Tots Dietary tags: Pescatarian Available at: dinner, lunch
Desserts
- Mexican Chocolate Pot De Creme - $9: Whipped Cream, Salted Peanuts Dietary tags: Vegetarian, Pescatarian
- Key Lime Tonic Pie - $10: Whipped Cream, Lime Zest Dietary tags: Vegetarian, Pescatarian
Cocktails
- Alley Cocktail - $14: Wild Turkey 101 Bourbon, Dry Vermouth, Cynar, Maraschino, Celery Bitters
- Mexican Herbalist - $15: Tequila Reposado, Jalapeño, Hibiscus, Lime, Ginger, Honey Dietary tags: Vegetarian, Pescatarian
- Durham Mule - $13: Ketel One Vodka, Alley Twenty Six Ginger Syrup, Lime Dietary tags: Vegan, Vegetarian, Pescatarian
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