Dining in Durham, North Carolina

Amante Gourmet Pizza Pizza 919-493-0904
6118-B Farrington Road, Durham, NC 27702
Only the most wholesome and natural ingredients are used at this pizzeria that specializes in fresh gourmet pizzas made with 100% real cheese and Boar's Head deli meats.... more info
Bamboo House Chinese 919-477-0078
3600 North Duke Street, Durham, NC 27704
Enjoy great Hunan and Szechaun cuisine with a combination of dishes at this Chinese restaurant that offers friendly service and features a popular buffet for Sunday... more info map
Bombay Grille Indian 919-544-6967
2223 East Highway 54, Durham, NC 27713
Open daily for lunch and dinner, this restaurant offers great Indian food in an elegant atmosphere with a wide selection of vegetarian and non-vegetarian dishes... more info map
Bralie's Sports Bar Sports Bars & Pubs 919-806-1441
1725 Carpenter Fletcher Road, Durham, NC 27713
This restaurant serves American fare in a lively, Pub-style atmosphere and features a full service bar and billiard tables, as well as darts and karaoke. They are open... more info map
Brigs at the Park American 919-544-7473
4900 NC Highway 55, Durham, NC 27713
Wonderful breakfast dishes are served all day at this unique restaurant that offers an enormous selection of breakfast items, salads, and hot sandwich platters. They... more info map
Brigs of Wake Forest American 919-556-8422
12338 Wake Union Church Road, Wake Forest, NC 27587
Repeatedly named Best Breakfast and Best Sunday Brunch by Independent Weekly readers. more info map
Bruegger's Bagel Bakery Delis & Sandwich Shops 919-419-1979
1831 Martin Luther King Parkway, Durham, NC 27707
Delicious made-to-order sandwiches with an array of fresh ingredients are served at this bakery cafe that also features 18 different types of fresh bagels. They are... more info map
Bull City Burger and Brewery Brew Pubs 919-680-2333
107 East Parrish Street, Durham, NC 27701
A locally owned brewery and restaurant serving lunch and dinner all week. They offer family-friendly dining with a kid's play area and year-round patio dining. This is a... more info map
Bullock's Barbecue Bar-B-Que 919-383-3211
3330 Quebec Drive, Durham, NC 27705
The lines form early at this barbecue restaurant but it is well worth the wait as you enjoy great chopped or sliced barbecue pork, hush puppies, stew, and side dishes. ... more info map
Cafe Parizade Mediterranean 919-286-9712
2200 West Main Street, Durham, NC 27705
Colorful Renaissance murals fill the walls of the unique restaurant that features a menu that whirls you through the Mediterranean with its choices of Italian, French,... more info map
Cafe Vin Rouge French 919-416-0406
2010 Hillsborough Street, Durham, NC 27705
The menu at this lovely French cafe features salads, traditional dried sausage, peppered ham, steak frites, and ratatouille. The chocolate souffle cake is popular for... more info map
Carolina Ale House Sports Bars & Pubs 919-490-2001
3911 Durham Chapel Hill Boulevard, Durham, NC 27707
Enjoy food, sports, and fun in a family atmosphere at Carolina Ale House. Be sure to try the "Fish Bowl Margarita" while you watch your favorite team. more info map
Carolina Ale House Wake Forest Sports Bars & Pubs 919-556-8666
11685 Northpark Drive, Wake Forest, NC 27587
Enjoy food, sports, and fun in a family atmosphere at Carolina Ale House. Be sure to try the "Fish Bowl Margarita" while you watch your favorite team. more info map
Cocoa Cinnamon Coffee Shops 919-697-8990
420 West Geer Street, Durham, NC 27701
Coffee, espresso, and tea drinks and pastries are served at Cocoa Cinnamon. more info
Cosmic Cantina, The Mexican & Southwestern 919-286-1875
1920 1/2 Perry Street, Durham, NC 27705
For healthy Tex-Mex cuisine, dine at this unique restaurant that uses only the freshest, organic ingredients in all of their dishes such as burritos, enchiladas,... more info map
Danny's Bar-B-Que Bar-B-Que 919-806-1965
2945 South Miami Boulevard, Suite 118, Durham, NC 27703
The best Southern style barbecue restaurant and caterer in the area, this family style restaurant offers great hickory smoked barbecue cooked in a real pit barbecue and... more info map
Dickey's Barbecue Pit Bar-B-Que 919-419-1101
5318 New Hope Commons Drive, Durham, NC 27707
Dickey's has been serving some of the area's best barbecue since 1941. Their menu features meat platters, sandwiches, salads and sides. Catering services are available. more info map
Durbar 84 Indian 919-405-2684
2103 Allen Down Drive, Durham, NC 27713
Open daily for lunch and dinner, this restaurant offers great Nepalese and Indian food in an elegant atmosphere with a wide selection of vegetarian and non-vegetarian... more info map
El Dorado Mexican Restaurant Mexican & Southwestern 919-361-0302
4900 Highway 55, Durham, NC 27713
Open daily for lunch and dinner, this Mexican restaurant serves huge portions of all of your favorite south-of-the-border dishes such as tacos, burritos, and enchiladas. more info map
El Rodeo Mexican Restaurant Mexican & Southwestern 919-683-2417
905 West Main Street, Suite 1, Durham, NC 27701
An enormous selection of not-too-spicy Mexican fare is available at this restaurant that features over 32 combo choices, as well as 15 vegetarian options. They are open... more info map
Elmo's Diner Diners 919-416-3823
776 Ninth Street, Durham, NC 27705
Breakfast is served all day at this family style diner that serves hearty, square meals, made-from-scratch desserts, great shakes and malts, and traditional American... more info map
Fishmonger's Restaurant & Oyster Bar Seafood 919-682-0128
806 West Main Street, Durham, NC 27701
Enjoy a nice selection of your favorite seafood dishes at this seafood restaurant that features Clam Chowder, po' boys, and Frogmore stew on their menu, as well as... more info map
Foster's Market Eclectic 919-489-3944
2694 Durham-Chapel Hill Boulevard, Durham, NC 27707
Open daily for breakfast, lunch, and dinner, this market-style eatery offers healthy gourmet cuisine and great coffee with specialties on the menu including the... more info map
Four Square Restaurant Contemporary 919-401-9877
2701 Chapel Hill Road, Durham, NC 27707
Located in a historic Victorian house that was built in 1908 and is listed on the National Register of Historic Places, this romantic restaurant features seven intimate... more info map
Francesca's Dessert Caffe Cafes 919-286-4177
706-B Ninth Street, Durham, NC 27705
This cafe has a wonderful selection of pastries, ice creams, and coffee drinks for relaxing and mingling with friends. They are open daily for lunch and dinner. more info map
Geer Street Garden American 919-688-2900
644 Foster Street, Durham, NC 27701
A restaurant and bar housed in the former Fletcher's Gulf Station in downtown Durham, Geer Street Garden serves simple, down home food and drinks in a relaxed atmosphere. more info
Gocciolina Restaurant Italian 919-973-4089
3314 Guess Road, Durham, NC 27705
Open Tuesday through Saturday from 5:30 p.m. to 10:00 p.m. more info
Golden Krust Caribbean Bakery & Grill Caribbean 919-283-4639
3600 North Duke Street, Durham, NC 27704
Golden Krust Caribbean Bakery and Grille offers quality pan-Caribbean fare and reasonable prices. Restaurant critics, neighborhood regulars, and first time visitors... more info map
H & H Restaurant Southern 919-596-7154
4103 Angier Avenue, Durham, NC 27703
This restaurant serves great Southern comfort dishes such as chicken and dumplings, pork chops, and barbeque. You can also try their wonderful French toast or omelets... more info map
Hong Kong Buffet Chinese 919-220-5499
307 Foushee Street, Durham, NC 27704
This restaurant offers an array of delicious, hot Chinese dishes plus features a great daily lunch buffet. They are open daily for lunch and dinner. more info map
Hong Kong Chinese Restaurant Chinese 919-479-8339
3003 Guess Road, Durham, NC 27705
This restaurant serves authentic Chinese dishes and specializes in Szechuan, Canton, Peking, and Hunan cuisine, as well as Hong Kong dim sum. They are open daily for... more info map
International Delights Mediterranean 919-286-2884
740 Ninth Street, Durham, NC 27705
A wonderful menu that features choices such as gyros, falafel, kafta, shawermah, kabobs, salads, pizzas, and baklava is served at this Mediterranean restaurant that is... more info map
Jamaica Jamaica Caribbean 919-544-1532
4853 Highway 55 South, Durham, NC 27713
A buffet-style restaurant that offers such exotic dishes as jerk chicken, fried plantains, Caribbean shrimp, and oxtail stew. Enjoy live jazz on Thursday evenings and... more info map
Joey D's NY Dogs American 919-697-2012
3021 Hillsborough Road, Durham, NC 27705
These hot dogs are made the old fashioned way, using the very same techniques and recipes which have been passed down through generations of the Sahlen's family since... more info map
Las Palmas Mexican Restaurant Mexican & Southwestern 919-598-8990
3801 Wake Forest Highway, Durham, NC 27702
Traditional Mexican dishes such as burritos, tacos, and enchiladas are served daily for lunch and dinner at this restaurant that also features delicious salsas and... more info map
Magnolia Grill American 919-286-3609
1002 Ninth Street, Durham, NC 27705
This upscale, award-winning restaurant draws the elite of Durham and features a menu that is bold with a variety of dishes such as Black Maine Mussels in a basil-garlic... more info map
Mariner's Cove, Seafood & Steak Seafood 919-383-8112
604 Morreene Road, Durham, NC 27705
Specializing in a full line of fresh fish offerings, this restaurant allows you to have your fish blackened, fried, broiled, or any way you like it. They also serve... more info map
Mateo Bar de Tapas Spanish 919-530-8700
109 West Chapel Hill Street, Durham, NC 27701
Located in the old Book Exchange building in downtown Durham, Mateo Bar de Tapas diners will enjoy dishes that combine southern and Spanish flavors. An extensive... more info map
Nana's Locally Operated 919-493-8545
2514 University Drive, Durham, NC 27707
Open for dinner Monday through Saturday, Nana's' menus change weekly, depending on the local fish and produce available. more info
Nana's Locally Operated 919-493-8545
2514 University Drive, Durham, NC 27707
An ever-changing menu of world-class cuisine and an award-winning wine list is featured at Nana's in Durham, North Carolina. more info
Nana's Restaurant Regional Cuisine 919-493-8545
2514 University Drive, Durham, NC 27707
Named as being one of the best restaurants in the nation by Esquire Magazine and the winner of the coveted "Award of Excellence" from Wine Spectator Magazine each year... more info map
P.F. Chang's Chinese 919-294-3131
6801Fayetteville Road, Durham, NC 27713
The P.F. Chang's experience is a unique combination of Chinese cuisine, attentive service, wine, and tempting desserts all served in a stylish, high-energy bistro. more info map
Papas Grill Greek 919-383-8502
1821 Hillandale Road, Durham, NC 27705
A wonderful Greek and Mediterranean restaurant that specializes in fine steaks, pasta dishes, and fresh seafood plus offers hors d'oeuvres, wine tasting, live jazz, and... more info map
Paschall's Cafe American 919-687-0064
1102 Holloway Street, Durham, NC 27703
This popular lunch spot serves great chuckwagon and bologna sandwiches, as well as juicy hamburgers with fries and creative hot dogs. They are open daily for lunch... more info map
Piper's Deli Delis & Sandwich Shops 919-489-2481
3219 Old Chapel Hill Road, Durham, NC 27707
This sandwich shop serves a variety of deli-meat sandwiches, subs, grilled burgers, soups, salads, and a great French silk pie. They are open Monday through Friday for... more info map
Pizzeria Toro Pizza 919-908-6936
105 East Chapel Hill Street, Durham, NC 27701
Open daily from 11:00 a.m. to 11:00 p.m., Pizzeria Toro serves wood-fired pizza. more info
Pop's Restaurant Italian 919-956-7677
810 West Peabody Street, Durham, NC 27701
Open nightly for dinner plus serving lunch Monday through Friday, this modern Italian restaurant is located in a historic former warehouse and features Northern Italian... more info map
Priddyboy's Sandwich Grill Delis & Sandwich Shops 919-361-2544
2945 South Miami Boulevard, Suite 126, Durham, NC 27703
Offers huge and fresh world-class sandwiches, homemade breads, soups, and cookies daily, and can cater to your business anytime. Open for lunch Monday through Friday. more info map
Pulcinella's Italian Restaurant Italian 919-490-1172
4711 Hope Valley Road, Durham, NC 27705
Enjoy delicious Northern Italian cuisine at this family style restaurant that offers a full menu of creative pizza, veal, chicken, seafood, and pasta dishes. They are... more info map
Rick's Diner Southern 919-419-0907
3710 Shannon Road, Durham, NC 27707
A Southern style diner serving breakfast, lunch and dinner. Open 7 days a week 7 a.m. to 3 p.m. They offer 25 fresh cooked vegetables every day. Voted by Independent... more info map
Rose's Meat & Sweet Shop Specialty Foods 919-797-2233
121 North Gregson Street, Durham, NC 27701
A whole animal butcher that sells high-quality, local, pasture-raised meats and creates sandwiches and pastries using local, sustainable ingredients. Fresh pastries... more info
Sal's Pizza Pizza 919-544-1104
2223 East NC Highway 54, Durham, NC 27713
A New York style pizza parlor that serves a wide variety of pizzas and pastas daily for lunch and dinner plus features a weekday pizza and salad buffet. more info map
Saladelia Cafe Cafes 919-489-5776
4201 University Drive, Durham, NC 27707
A specialty cafe that has a Mediterranean flair and specializes in great gourmet sandwiches. Occasional jazz shows are held here and they are open daily for breakfast,... more info map
Saltbox Seafood Joint Seafood 919-908-8970
608 North Magnum Street, Durham, NC 27701
Local sustainable seafood from the Carolina coast is served at Saltbox Seafood Joint in the Little Five Points neighborhood of Durham. more info
Select Seafood Seafood 919-688-8145
2003 Holloway Street, Durham, NC 27703
Open daily for lunch and dinner, this unique seafood restaurant offers an array of fresh seafood, as well as fresh vegetables and delicious barbecue. Combination... more info map
Shell's Steak House Steaks & Chops 919-493-5506
2818 Chapel Hill Road, Durham, NC 27707
Enjoy ranch style dishes such as New York strip and ribeye steaks, fried catfish, and grilled chicken at this steakhouse that is open Tuesday through Saturday for dinner... more info map
Sitar India Palace Indian 919-490-1326
3630 Durham Chapel Hill Boulevard, Durham, NC 27707
You can order dishes from the outstanding menu or go to the fantastic buffet at this Indian restaurant that is open daily for lunch and dinner and features specialties... more info map
Taverna Nikos Greek 919-682-0043
905 West Main Street #49, Durham, NC 27707
Located in a renovated tobacco warehouse that is listed on the National Register of Historic Places, this authentic Greek restaurant offers fabulous appetizers and... more info map
Thyme Table, The Cafes 919-683-1414
427 West Main Street, Durham, NC 27702
Try this delightful cafe for a pleasant and light meal of salads, sandwiches, and hot entrees with fresh bread. Patio dining, corporate lunches, and catering services... more info map
Torero's Authentic Mexican Cuisine Mexican & Southwestern 919-682-4197
800 West Main Street, Durham, NC 27701
An array of authentic, traditional, fresh, and tasty Mexican dishes are served daily for lunch and dinner at this festive restaurant that also features a great bar with... more info map
Tyler's Taproom and Restaurant Brew Pubs 919-433-0345
324 Blackwell Street, Suite 400, Durham, NC 27701
Tyler’s offers over 50 of the finest craft and specialty import beers on tap and an all American menu. more info map
Vin Rouge Bistro 919-416-0466
2010 Hillsborough Road, Durham, NC 27705
This authentic French bistro has received many accolades for its Provincial French menu prepared by Executive Chef Matt Kelly. more info
West 94th Street Pub Sports Bars & Pubs 919-403-0025
4711 Hope Valley Road, Durham, NC 27707
A popular after-work pub that serves an array of American pub dishes such as hot fish and chips and good oyster po' boys with eclectic music playing in the background. ... more info map
Whole Foods Market Cafes 919-286-2290
621 Broad Street, Durham, NC 27705
Open daily for breakfast, lunch, and dinner, this unique cafe features an entirely organic salad bar with soups and slightly Southern hot entrees, as well as a sushi... more info map
Yamazushi Japanese Restaurant Japanese 919-493-7748
4711 Hope Valley Road, Durham, NC 27707
Known for their fresh fish and quiet atmosphere, this restaurant features elegant, authentic Japanese rooms and serves delicious Japanese dishes. A full sushi bar is... more info map

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