About Us
Restaurant, Bar and Patio adjoining the Motorco Showroom
We have a cozy, heated indoor space for the brief Carolina “winters”, but we’re most known for our big patio along Rigsbee Ave with its large communal tables. We’re a casual, social place and we try to make everything easy and relaxed – so we don’t offer reservations. Our menu offers variety, vegan and value with a tapas style so you can mix and match items or customize any of our specialties. Add seared tuna to your Udon or kimchi to your masala poutine. We always serve the full menu whenever we’re open and if you want Parts&Labor at home, you can use Toast to order takeout or even delivery.
Chef Mikey has done it again. On special from the kitchen this weekend: North Carolina Catfish Slider — fresh catch, prepped in house! Buttermilk marinated, cornmeal breaded NC Catfish with house made red cabbage slaw & chipotle tartar sauce on a brioche bun 🐟 Pairs well with one of our June cocktails! #partsnlabor #garagebar #localeats #durhamnc
We can host your event, gathering or party
When the weather is nice, our outdoor seating tends to fill up fast, first around opening time and then again during dinner hours. We love hosting parties and group meet-ups! If you’re interested in setting up a regular weekly, monthly or even just one-time event at P&L, click the button below and fill in the form or just shoot us an email and we’ll make it happen.
We also have catering options and we can rent out space: Bay5 at P&L for smallish groups or the Motorco Showroom for large parties/weddings/events, subject to availability.
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