There’s something beautifully ironic about finding culinary perfection in a place that looks like it might sell used car parts, and Saltbox Seafood Joint in Durham delivers that delightful contradiction in spades.
You’d never guess from the humble exterior that this converted garage houses one of North Carolina’s most impressive seafood operations.
The building itself seems almost apologetic about its appearance, as if it’s embarrassed to contain such extraordinary food within its unassuming walls.
But sometimes the most memorable dining experiences come wrapped in the most unexpected packages, and this Durham gem proves that theory beyond any reasonable doubt…