The best Restaurants in Durham ranking of January 2025
1096 restaurant menus in Durham, (the ranking and the list of restaurants are based on the number of recommendations received from users in the last month, currently updated)
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"My fiance and I ate there the other night and had a great experience. The food was good and the staff were inviting. Lovely atmosphere great music...."
Shatanna Corbitt
"Awesome food and great staff!! We always have a great experience every time we..."
Kristin Hall
"Every time we go in, they remember who we are. The restaurant is clean, friendly waitstaff, excellent service. Usualy in restaurants you have to wait..."
Mary Koning-Schmitt
"Love it!! Some people from our work order there weekly and they are always so nice and remember who we are and the food is..."
Allison Gentry
"Taco Tuesday and margaritas are very good!!! Next time I'll try something..."
Kelly Miller Baldwin
"The shrimp tacos were awesome next time I'm in the area I will be..."
Zester Hare
"Good service. Good for..."
Ivan Almonte
"Mexican owned restaurant that has a beautiful vibe. Went there for dinner and I was seated promptly. Service was excellent.
Had a spicy jalapeño..."
Traveling The World
"I think this is THE BEST place for Mexican cuisine in Durham. I am obviously not from Mexico, so my perspective is very much of a typical East..."
Derrick Carpenter
"This place is by far the best Mexican food I have ever had!! I have tried other places in the Triangle area, but this place takes the cake. And the..."
Millie Chapman
"Came here for Taco Tuesday with a couple of friends. The service and food was AMAZING. I don’t even think our entrees took 15 minutes. The portion..."
Teyonna Downing
"So I'm having to go back and adjust my orginal rating from a 5 to a 4. Food is still very good but compared to similar restaurants near by their..."
Tim o
"Cleanliness: Tables were clean as was the entire dining room area. Bathroom had been neglected a bit and smelled heavily of urine. Food preparation..."
"Great food and great service will definitely go back. Their empanadas are the..."
Melissa Tegnelia
"Literally my favorite all time lunch place in the RTP area since 1997. Sarah is a local treasure and the food is excellent. Personal favorites are..."
Steve Celestini
"eat empanadas there, or take 'em and bake 'em.... either way they are awesome. and the soups and the beans and the rice... and holy moly the..."
James Waldo
"Delicious food, exceptional service, great atmosphere and can't beat the price..."
Monica J Molina
"Love Sarah and hers Empanadas they are the best..."
Sarka Knoflickova Leli
"I love the Spinach and cheese..."
Toya Wall
"Great food, pleasant staff, homey atmosphere.
I looked up food and saw empanadas—couldn’t resist. Upon entering I was greeted and offered a..."
Victor-Alan Weeks
"Friendly family owned business. The empanadas and the plantains were both..."
OT Dev
"Empanadas were very good. Good fried sweet bananas. Arepa was so- so, more like a pancake than a cornmeal..."
Hal Sandick
"Quite possibly the best empanadas I've ever tasted! We visited Eno Fest in Durham where we tried a chicken and cheese empanada which was already..."
HallWay Video Productions
"Love this place. If it’s your first time, make sure you give the desert empanadas a try. Everything is delicious and so glad a restaurant like this..."
Brendon Loxton
"Interesting mix of central American foods. Was pleasantly surprised when they had gazpacho last time I was..."
"Going to Panera is always great because the food is good and you never quite now what meal your getting. Sure it’s going to be roughly the same as..."
Mike BC
"Good location for us - my mall shopping turns into bagel break. Staff is always helpful. The only downvote is one of their electronic order online..."
RobertsMom NC
"Had tried using the app to order, after not seeing an advertised item on the menu, i caught an associate, who was bringing someone their curbside..."
Karlisa King
"It's a basic Panera. Good food, clean dining area, coffee etc. fully stocked, nice and helpful people. Not bad being..."
"Soul Good Vegan Cafe has sadly closed as of December 2020. The location has since turned into another vegan restaurant, unrelated to the first, that..."
Zac T
"I’m the only vegan in my family but my whole family loves this place. If you want soul food cooking that taste like it’s straight out of..."
Adara Jashel
"This place is absolutely fantastic! Vegan soul food done just like I remember. The greens and cornbread alone would've made a great meal for me and..."
Curtiss B Stewart Jr
"Great vegan food. They didn't have the jackfruit ready so if that's your focus is call ahead to make sure it's prepare. Most if the menu is soy based..."
Jonathan Blue
"Great food! We're not vegan but will be back for the food and lovely atmosphere. The chickpeas were full of flavor and cooked to just the right..."
Jennifer Taylor
"Random find on our way into Raleigh. Concur isn't from I-40. Relaxed atmosphere. Great food! We loved everything we tried. Best house salad I've had..."
Tiffany A.
"Typically the two words soul and vegan don't go well in the same sentence... But ironically at this restaurant vegan soul food is actually very..."
Oliver Shea
"Souly Vegan serves up a mean plate of Jackfruit BBQ. It has a little bite, so be warned. The Mac and Cheese is the best I've had. It should not be..."
"We love this place. I'm super relieved they continue to be in business with the pandemic going on. We've been coming here the last three years since..."
Tina Marquette
"Staff was friendly and food was amazing. Hd the basil duck and definitely will be..."
Tommy B
"I've eaten here many times and really recommend it. The best peanut sauce I've ever had. Great service. Awesome selection. Tried multiple dishes...."
Todd Erbel
"Delicious soup for a chilly, rainy day Monday lunch 😋
Outside may seem unapproachable. Go inside 💠 💠..."
"It’s a smaller location and the drive through can get backed up on the weekends. Driver beware. But, if you walk in I’ve never had a problem..."
James Goerke
"I love Dunkin’. When my old people like Will and another man who worked there was present, my coffee was always right never had any problems!! This..."
"Best hot dogs! Best Sweet tea! Never disappointed!! Always great service..."
Cecelia Townsend Wilkerson
"So, I can not tell a lie. I am no hot dog lover. I like them, but love wouldn't be a word I chose to describe my feelings. That is, until my..."
Amy Marshall
"I grew up in Durham eating at The Dog House on Miami Blvd. I moved towards the coast in 1988. It has been 30 years, but I try to stop in and get a..."
Chris Prince
"First time there, and as a Dog lover this made me feel as though I was one with the pack! Thank you for an awesome experience! (The food was also..."
Heather Wyrick
"The Dog House hot dogs are delicious. I will not eat hot dogs anywhere else. As far as price. You pay for what you get. I had rather pay a little..."
Carol Green Ellis
"This place is fantastic. I loved it and will definitely be..."
Regenea Gibson
"Its an awesome little lunch/ dinner spot. Stop by any location and you wont be..."
Donald Ricks
"Most friendly service in town! If you want a good old fashioned hot dog with fresh homemade chili this is the place to..."
Gretchen Hutt
"I can eat 3or4 Old Yellers with a fry or apple turnover.I live a good 30 to 45 min away and I don't think twice about a ride to go get..."
Billy Liles
"Great dogs and great service from friendly people. Gotta try the hot apple..."
Mike T. Martin
"Great sweet tea and I love the fries, too! Also like the baked beans and apple..."
Sandy Quinn
"Love the hotdogs! Quick, easy and cheap! Grew up getting lunch..."
Justin Grill
"The best hotdogs I’ve found in Durham. Service is quick, they always get my order right, and the cheese spuds are..."
Danielle Reyner
"Great carnival style hotdogs! Nothing fancy, just the basic varieties. But the basics are the best. I always do the Bull or Boxer dogs. They now have..."
Mike P
"I truly enjoy the hit dogs at the doghouse. The ladies I have encountered thru the drive threw were awesome and provided excellent customer..."
Monica T
"Great hot dog. Fresh bun, fresh slaw, onions, and a generous helping of chili. Hot and delicious. They have changed from crinkle fries, but still..."
danny mcghee
"I MISS THE DOG HOUSE! Used to live in Durham but moved away years ago. Got a chance to stop at the Dog House on a trip and it's still as good as I..."
"Very good, very healthy food, with flavors that come from main ingredients thoughtfully combined, rather than a generic salty or sugary..."
Philindo Marsosudiro
"Great food and great service. Staff and management treat you like family. If you haven’t been to Blue Corn Cafe then you’re missing one of the..."
Norman James
"The food is outstanding and always perfectly prepared. The staff is friendly and very attentive. Great selection beer also. We love the place..."
Jay Davis
"I love this place! The food is consistently delicious and the service is great. Highly recommend..."
Dyana Sardina Paredes
"Food was delicious, service was amazing and the $10 margarita pitchers made the day!! Great place all..."
Paula Peach Evans
"Excellent food and very nice staff!! I recommend it to..."
Nathan Evans
"The staff and owners of Blue Corn are so wonderful and attentive. They really do their best to let you know you are welcome and valued! The food is..."
Toni Stevens
"The energy here is really lovely and the food delicious. The staff is kind.
I eat here regularly. We are lucky to have them in..."
Laurece West
"First time dining and will return. Excellent service! Great atmosphere. Great music choice and not extremely loud. Very attentive! We never had to..."
Angie Combs
"Another great meal last night - and the two servers and the hostess working last night were wonderful, friendly, personable. Eating at Blue Corn is..."
Raewyn Chavez
"This is an excellent place to eat. The food was amazing and..."
Regenea Gibson
"Ate here for the first time today. Cannot say enough how delicious the food was! For a vegetarian like myself there were so many options!!! Can't..."
Megan Avig Mott
"Comfortable atmosphere, very friendly and attentive staff. The food was well prepared and tasty. The Roasted Pork Barbacoa was a hit with my..."
Nancy Eisenhuth Sawaya
"So consistently good! Always warm friendly service and the food is..."
"My girlfriend and I come here regularly now. It's usually not very busy on Sundays, and we are usually greeted very warmly. The quality of sushi is..."
M “BigMcLargeHuge” K
"I have been going to this place for years and I really love it. They always have their 50% off sushi which turns out to be quite a deal. The portions..."
Dip P
"Came here to celebrate a friends birthday. Had the Godzilla, Tarhill, kamikaze, durham, and kona Rolls. All of them were very good. Service was good...."
Timothy Aull
"Fresh, flavorful sushi and sides every time we dine. The staff are excellent and remember you with a warm..."
Brandon Jackson
"Great service and amazing food. Good for a date or a casual night..."
elisha burns
"I ate at Sansui last night for the first time and I was impressed with how kind and generous the owners were. The sushi was so delicious that it..."
Allison
"Pros: Best sushi in town. Fresh fish and yummy rolls. Also, the rolls are buy one get one half off which is nice. Take out option is nice and..."
Catherine Choi
"I had the sashimi lunch while eating with coworkers. It was just the right size for lunch and came with soup, salad and rice. There were 3 each of..."
Americana Pizza with Pepperoni and Venison Sausage
Scungilli Salad Bahamian Conch
Crispy Pig Ears
Broccolini
Beet Salad
Meatballs
Tiramisú
Prosciutto
Dumplings
Margherita Pizza
Kale Salad
Cakes
Eggplant
Ricotta Dumplings
Lamb
Pasta
Pickled Shrimp
Pesto
Salad
Tuscan Kale Salad
Antipasti
Chili
Chanterelle Mushroom Pizza
Buffalo mozzarella
Clams
Chatham Co Crispy Pigs' Ears
Espresso
Oyster
Gianduja Budino Hazelnuts Olive Oil Sea Salt
Pepperoni Pizza
Risotto
Lady Edison Country Ham
cannoli siciliani
Fennel Sausage and Peppers
Venison Sausage Pizza
Sit down
Italian
Pizza
Seating
Table Service
Wheelchair Accessible
Serves Alcohol
Highchairs Available
Full Bar
Accepts Credit Cards
Takeout
Late Night
Dinner
Lunch
Mid-range
"I would have to say it was the best pizza crust I have ever had. We have the pizza with the brussel sprouts that was a special it was fantastic. We..."
James O Goodwin Jr
"I'm usually not the one to leave reviews. But, I must make an exception in the case of Toro and tell you why for my money they are not only the best..."
Imari Nkenge-Hinds
"We took our visiting friends from Austin for their last Durham outing before heading back. Three different pizzas didn’t disappoint- (we knew they..."
Teresa Brooks-Parkinson
"Great place, excellent food and the best concept and attention. I am coming back for sure..."
Güera Rodríguez
"This was our first visit and it was absolutely perfect! By far the best pizza we have eaten! Service was perfect as well. We can't wait to go back..."
Paul Godino
"The soft egg, arugula oyster mushroom pizza was delicious! And the salad special was fresh and excellent. The service was on point. I highly..."
Angelina Kay
"Great place! We were visiting Durham and had a great dinner there before heading home.
We had a beet salad and sweet sausage pizza. Enjoyed it! Pizza..."
Mariya Price
"Outstanding food outstanding service delicious margaritas appetizers was on point great meal for the..."
Micheal L Yeargin
"One of the best Pizzas I have had in the US. Wait staff was great. Sat at the window in the bar. Cool..."
Jamie Royal
"Authentic and decent Naples style pizza with great ingredients. The deep fried pork ears were totally of the hook, absolutely recommended! Thank you..."
Gábor Krankovics
"Love the menu, such unique and tasty choices for a pizza!
Great service, we are originally from Nicaragua and I have to say I didn’t feel any..."
Maria Esperanza Somarriba
"Awesome! Great place for pizza and cocktails! The Kale salad is out of this world!! Come to Charlotte,..."
Kristin Blackwell Robinson
"Best pizza in RDU area. Period. The crust is the best I’ve..."
Justin Long
"My favorite pizza in the triangle! I have been to other good ones. pizzaria mercato, pompieri pizzaria, treforni pizzaria, Franks is Raleigh-..."
Edward Bill
"Maybe the best damn pizza I’ve ever had. Try the hot chili..."
Lucas Sams
"One of my most favorite restaurants. Love the atmosphere and energy. Kale salad is fabulous. I have never had a pizza I didn't like, but sweet fennel..."
Amy Roberson Strickland
"Brilliant wood fired pizza, amazing appetisers, and a great selection of wine. We had a wonderful..."
Mark Manzella
"We had the Margherita-style pizza, and it was phenomenal! The ingredients were fresh, the atmosphere was fantastic. All-around a great dining..."
Will Sigmon
"Great food! Great staff! I would highly recommend this..."
Amy Paris
"Excellent pizzas!!!!!Great service.!!. I would highly recommend this..."
Sonia Chapman
"Fun vibe, great pizza, nice beer selection & friendly..."
Cyndi Favreau
"Simply amazing... The best pizza I've ever had... unique toppings and a delicious thin..."
Robin Huey Therrien
"Excellent pizza and salad. I enjoy them a lot. Perhaps the best one for..."
Ponladesh Poomimars
"My FAVORITE Pizza spot! So glad we bought our house and it brought us 10 mins away from Pizzeria Toro. I have now made a habit of ordering 2 pizzas..."
Van Chuong Hornbeck
"Fantastic pizza!....and great beer to go with it. We would definitely be regulars if we lived in the..."
Lee Mooring
"Excellent pizza! Good service. Very noisy, difficult to carry on a conversation without almost..."
Frank Werner
"Get there early. Don't miss the fabulous cocktails in the bar. Must order the Kale salad. My husband eats the sausage pizza every single time. I..."
"Got the pad Thai, red curry, and fresh rolls. Very tasty but a bit too spicy. Didn't get as much rice as expected for the..."
Rachel Hartman
"The food was fresh, hot and delicious! We had the pad thai with chicken, tum yum soup and fresh spring rolls. The young lady who waited on me was..."
T B
"Tasty authentic food. Be aware there is still no dine-in... pick-up only. The owners have been unable to get Google to let them update their..."
Benjamin Whitehurst
"I ordered Kang Massaman Curry with extra veggies. It was delicious! An ample portion served quickly with very attentive service, and just the right..."
Julie Garrett
"Delicious food, easy and convenient online ordering, friendly service. Favorite dishes are Pork Dumplings and Pad Woonsen with Tofu. Highly recommend..."
Alex Markiewicz
"My favorite place in town for Thai curries and noodle dishes - it's hard to pick a favorite dish! The food is fresh and delicious, and fair portions..."
Jeana Routh
"On our most recent visit this Valentines day 2022 we experience great service. There was heavier than usual orders and we still received our food in..."
"Randy’s Pizza on Miami boulevard has the best pizza, wings and customer service in RTP! I’ve never met a more nicer owner than..."
Alexis B. Fitzgerald
"Everything on the menu is awesome !! Gluten Free options too!! Great customer service and fast too. Highly recommend this place, you will not be..."
Michael Porter
"Excellent pizza! The gluten free crust was delicious and they know how to cook it! So glad I found a place that doesn't burn the crust! They also had..."
Shannon Moran
"Delicious! The Don Vita pizza was delicious. Had it delivered to my hotel room. Friendly pizza guy...."
Alysha Murphy
"This place has the most amazing pizza and the staff is super friendly. I really can't say enough good things about Randy's Pizza. I promise you won't..."
Rada Burt Mills
"The meatball parm sub was excellent! So I bought a 14" meat lovers pie to take home...."
Phil Ferraro
"Outstanding pizza Durham North Carolina you have the taste of New York..."
Bill Martin
"Awesome pizza and the best Cheese Steak's in the area. Other Randy's in the area are good but not as good as the one on Miami. The staff on Miami is..."
Brian Bothwell
"Been eating here for at least 20 years. Best pizza..."
Jan Smith Ward
"I've travelled a lot in my time, and in that time, I've encountered many calzones. I can honestly say that this was the best calzone I've ever had...."
Ryan Wood
"Best pizza joint PERIOD!!! Traveled from st George Utah twice to eat here. Well worth..."
Dan A Fisher
"Our favorite pizza in NC! Being from NJ we often miss little things but happy we dont have to miss a great pie! The South Miami location is always..."
Krystle Schoendorf
"First time at Randy's Pizza. The food was delicious. The service was..."
"This new bakery is East Durham has scratch made pastries that are really tasty. The best item that I had today was the Morning bun, but the scones..."
Millie Kwan
"East Durham Bakeshop did an amazing job on the pies we ordered for our daughter's wedding reception at the NC Museum of Natural Sciences. They were..."
Bethany Hayes
"This place is so cute and charming!
There was a long line when I came in, but the staff are really great at getting people through quickly (while..."
Holly Howe
"First time in and we had the savory breakfast galette, chocolate croissant and apple pie. Everything was great, and the drip coffee was good as..."
Geoffrey Berry
"Wonderful selection of goodies you cannot go wrong. Come again and try it all. Great atmosphere. Beautiful bright space with an open kitchen and..."
Yuri Vaysgant
"What a wonderful little gem in Durham. They have sweet items and savory ones too. My family and I stopped there on the way to South Carolina ,..."
Pink Witch
"Love, love, love the Bake Shop! The treats are delicious, but the savory items, coffee and tea options, and sunny ambiance exceed expectations! A..."
"The food here is consistently good and affordable. We haven’t dined in yet but frequently get takeout and delivery. The servings are always..."
Allison Alvarado
"My daughter and I had the best experience here. It's a super cute place with excellent service and delicious food! We loved it! She had a fajita..."
Michelle W.
"Went for dinner and drinks with a friend. Drinks were good and food was just ok. 4 stars because of drinks and customer..."
April H
"Great food, reasonable prices, fast service with an awesome wait..."
Joyce
"Been coming here for, gosh, maybe 25 years now? Consistently affordable and tasty. Staff are always friendly and the food is always hot and fresh...."
"Birthday lunch was amazing. Food was excellent 😋😋. Friendly staff they handed me 3 samples of their food. I was sold instantly. Fast. Fresh...."
Tiffany UnKnown Brooks
"Best take out Chinese food! Never..."
Natasha Wells
"I stopped in coming into town for Christmas vacation. The food was good and I was given the condiments that I..."
Donna Leonard
"I really love this restaurant, whether you eat in or take out, these folks treat their customers really well. They are courteous & friendly. The food..."
Ms.R.H. Gregory
"It's a good restaurant. Definitely not gourmet dining, but constantly good. The servers are always nice. They are happy to customize your order. It..."
"I love love love Jamba Juice. It's so healthy but taste fabulous! I drink them sometime as a meal . They have great oatmeal for breakfast. I've been..."
Jeanie AndPhil Howland
"Always my favorite place to go when I lived in AZ and I'm so happy it's here! An even bigger hit with my..."
Lisa T. Page
"Drove 49 minutes because I wanted my smoothie. We are originally from CA, where they are on every corner. So..."
Elizabeth Brenna Strycker
"They are so NICE when I come in wh my gfs ♡ that place , and sooo YUMMMMMY..."
Jo Ann
"Really clean, nice aesthetic/music, friendly..."
Deborah Park
"Great location, awesome staff, delicious and healthy drinks! What more could you ask for!..."
Shalay Peterson
"Best juice place in the #BULLCITY hands down....."
TJ Love
"Thank you so much for coming to Ninth Street in..."
Tanisha Davis
"Jamba has a ton of great smoothies. I haven’t tried anything else on their menu. At some point I may. I felt like the smoothie satisfied my..."
Scott Jablonski
"Staff: Friendly
Product: great
Cleanliness: great
Had a great experience and enjoyed the extra boost (I don’t recall if that’s what it was..."
john lara
"I visited my favorite Jamba today and witnessed two customers screaming violently at the baristas simply because the couple was asked to remove their..."
mac g
"I love their new electric blueberry lemonade!! And the white gummy one taste just like peach rings ! Great staff , usually..."
Jonze Williams
"Nice location very clean. Just like all jamba juices this one has an outdoor patio and is located downtown. Fast and friendly service and free boost..."
Roann Lara
"Considering there's not so many fruit in North America, the menu is vast. They are very nice and customize options if you don't like some of the..."
"Pretty good food. I appreciate that they include the chips and salsa in your to-go order so that you don’t miss out on the dine-in perk. Food was..."
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"Tables were clean, service was quick and fast. Additionally as I had ordered my food to-go, I was certain I was gonna get gipped outta the free salsa..."
John Morris
"Great food, service was between excellent and good, due to one waiter being fluent and we got dropped for 15 minutes for a large..."
Steven Taylor
"Excellent service, food was very hot and delicious, staff and owner went out of their way to take care of..."
Thomas Hudson
"Good food and good Mexican around Durham Area. Great Queso & Salsa for affordable and Quesodillas are really good. This place is great but sadly last..."
Team 7 Channel
"Love this place! Go there at least once a month. The California burrito is my favorite. Great customer service too.
Poncho is the..."
Donovan Kight
"Great food. Chips and salsa are delivered while you browse the menu. You get plenty for the price. I can never finish. They also have drink specials..."
"I was pretty skeptical at first. However, I was pleasantly surprised!!!! This breakfast sandwich was very tasty, I’ll definitely be..."
Nikki Nicole
"I love love love them. I've been going to this spot for over 5 years and they feel like family. Food is amazing and fresh everytime I order. Call in..."
tyvisa clayton
"Great place to eat breakfast. It's a nice small restaurant that has loads of classic food options. Today I got the bacon egg and cheese croissant..."
Matthew White
"Happy to have found a location that seasons their meat. I got the jalapeno Swiss burger with fries. The fries were also very tasty. I'll definitely..."
Ruseena Johnson
"This is as close to waking up in your grandma’s house as you could get to the real thing here locally in town hidden right in plain sight for you..."
Jacqi Galdamez
"A group of my coworkers discovered Blue Ridge Deli by accident on the 2nd day of a 4 day trip - we got lunch there every day for the remainder of the..."
David Schustek
"Well priced and very filling!! The staff is super nice and I will definitely be returned for lunch in the near future. The fries are delicious the..."
Brittany Johnson
"This came up on my feed today as a good breakfast place. That did not do them any justice. The Blue Ridge Deli & Cafe is a Wonderful, Fantastic..."
Cel Fields
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