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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Seasons Restaurant, Sheraton Imperial Hotel
Seasons Restaurant, Sheraton Imperial Hotel
70/100 (63 ratings)
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American
American
Dinner
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Breakfast
American
Reservations
Seating
Table Service
Wheelchair Accessible
Breakfast
Dinner
Lunch
Mid-range
Subway
Subway
82/100 (59 ratings)
Restaurants
Deli
Fast Food
Soups
Soups
Deli
Fast food
Dinner
Lunch
Breakfast
Fast food
Fast food
Soups
Deli
Breakfast
Dinner
Lunch
"Lovely little spot right in Durham’s historic Main Street that (I believe) has gotten better with time. The food is well-portioned and flavorful. ..."
Nicholas Morganti
"Just great food. Best spring rolls we've had. Very fresh, fast service, gave them a tip on a call in order and you'd think I'd cured Covid, such..."
Barrett Nichols
"Best Chinese takeout I've had in CT. The vegetables are always fresh and the meat is high quality. And they also give a ton of food. It is certainly..."
Josh Coyne
"Delicious food & close to home. Beautiful dining area with take..."
Code Array
"Fantastic food and people. Everyone is very friendly here. They really did amazing work to support the COVID-19 safety. completely re-did their..."
K.P. Perkins
"My rating is based upon what is a generally available in this area maybe 30 minutes in a radius. This place is very good but it's certainly not the..."
Joe Guerra
"I got the sesame chicken with pork fried rice which was fantastic. Wait time was about 30 minutes but that was expected since it was a busy Friday..."
Tom J
Domino's Pizza
70/100 (59 ratings)
Restaurants
Pizza
Pizza
Dinner
Lunch
Sit down
Pizza
Dinner
Lunch
"The food here is really good, and works really well with delivery. However, if you opt for the delivery option it can be extremely expensive...."
Ben Lumsden
"Only ever been disappointed once. New years Eve our our was very late and some of the order was missing (only some dipping sauce). But its never..."
Yvette Anderson
"Hard to park but good food as alwaysA friendly..."
Kat Kuszpit
Jimmy John's
Jimmy John's
85/100 (58 ratings)
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"Tasty Country Club with the “freebies” nice clean Jimmy Johns convenient to travelers from Interstate..."
Ben Yates
"Stopped in here on my way home from the airport this evening. The lady working in there (she seemed to be the manager) was very nice and even checked..."
Kaitlin Carter
"Who doesn't like Jimmy John's?! I know I do. They always have speedy service and great subs.i recommend the number one with no mayo and avocado...."
Steven Smeltz-Zapata
"I mean most Jimmy John's are mostly the same as far as quality goes. Though it was clean in the eating area and in the bathrooms. The people were..."
Evan Clendening
Pretzel Twister
Pretzel Twister
86/100 (55 ratings)
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Dinner
Lunch
Breakfast
"Great tasting pretzels. Comparible to Auntie Aunt's only better, because the pretzels are made fresh upon your order and the people are super..."
R Kirsch
"Hot, soft buttery pretzel bites. Salted caramel is delicious. Didnt get a drink, but there are a lot of noncarbonated drink..."
Travel Bugg
"I never knew they had bubble tea! Really good, if they could provide the calories of the items it will be better for me and some other..."
Ana DM
"I wanted an extra dipping sauce and she would not let me purchase it separately. I could only get what came with the #1..."
Elizabeth Pierce
"Best pretzels ever. I love this..."
Arnesa Clark
Nordstrom Ebar Artisan Coffee
Nordstrom Ebar Artisan Coffee
90/100 (52 ratings)
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Dinner
Lunch
Breakfast
Dinner
Lunch
"This was done if the best coffee that I have ever tasted! The brown sugar maple latte is Amazing!!! Worth every cent! I will be back here more often..."
Frieda Sanders
"I come to this location often and it’s only because of Ms. Keyla! She’s an awesome and wonderful barista. She’s always so kind and friendly to..."
Jada Boyd
"The Nordstrom Ebar seems a bit like a relic of a different age, but the drinks are actually surprisingly tasty -- the pomegranate lemonade is a..."
Oliver Peckham
"The latte's flavor was different (from other chain places) yet..."
Priyatham Konda
"I was in the eBar couple of weeks ago and ordered a Chai Tea Latte. I’ve ordered them across the country in big name stores as well as small family..."
KiaLovesJewelry
"The Italian Chocolate Hot Cocoa is amazing! It was recommended by a barista, and I love it. Wish there was an Ebar in..."
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Villa Italian Kitchen
Villa Italian Kitchen
70/100 (50 ratings)
Restaurants
Dinner
Lunch
Pizza
Macaroni and Cheese
Sit down
Dinner
Lunch
"1/23/20. Was shopping at South point Mall and got hungry. Anyway stopped by Villa and got a couple of slices. The food was hot and fresh and the guy..."
the one forever
Locals Seafood Restaurant & Market
Locals Seafood Restaurant & Market
95/100 (49 ratings)
Restaurants
Seafood
Dinner
Lunch
Seafood
Dinner
Lunch
Mid-range
Lina's Cafe
Lina's Cafe
87/100 (48 ratings)
Restaurants
Lunch
Reservations
Lunch
Cheap Eats
Waffle House
Waffle House
70/100 (48 ratings)
Restaurants
American
Diner
American
Diner
Dinner
Lunch
Breakfast
Waffles & Crepes
Waffles
Waffles & Crepes
Sit down
American
Diner
Takeout
Seating
Table Service
Wheelchair Accessible
Breakfast
Dinner
Lunch
Cheap Eats
"Outstanding. Was so great. Food tasted so good I didn't give it a chance to sit. Coffee not that good. I had extra hashbrown. My medium well steak..."
Red Panda
"The food was good as I expected it to be. Even though we couldn't be seated due to Covid restrictions, we were able to get our food to go. I ordered..."
Michele Grif
"The meal was very good as always Great customer service. The waiter was great, moved the customers in a friendly hospitable manner. Loved it. Keep..."
Allison NURSE
Ben & Jerry's
Ben & Jerry's
77/100 (45 ratings)
Restaurants
Dinner
Lunch
"We had a cheer competition in the Raleigh area and it was also my daughters birthday. She wanted ice cream and not just plain ole soft serve. We..."
Angel Swaim LE
"Tasty ice cream. The waffle cones are delicious. I'll be visiting again before the summer is..."
Tiffany Powell
"I love the signature crunchy chunks in Ben & Jerry's ice..."
Ronendro
"I went yesterday and it was great. I got two..."
Greg Halloran
"All the sprinkles I want..."
Will Sutton
"Mmmmm... Ice..."
Lynnywink h
Golden Corral
Golden Corral
70/100 (43 ratings)
Restaurants
American
"Food was very good, restaurant was clean. The cashier was very friendly and encouraged us to come eat thanksgiving with them. The waiter did his job..."
Christina Cooper
"Traditional All American buffet fully stocked with all the foods that you love to enjoy. Classic American desserts and a chocolate fountain. It is a..."
Chad Ridge
Hayti Collective Kitchen & Cocktails
96/100 (42 ratings)
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Dinner
Lunch
Breakfast
Breakfast
Dinner
Lunch
Vista Restaurant
Vista Restaurant
82/100 (41 ratings)
Restaurants
American
Vegetarian Friendly
American
Vegetarian Friendly
Brunch
Breakfast
Sit down
American
Free off-street parking
Highchairs Available
Free Wifi
Outdoor Seating
Accepts Mastercard
Accepts Visa
Accepts American Express
Accepts Discover
Seating
Table Service
Wheelchair Accessible
Buffet
Parking Available
Brunch
Breakfast
Mid-range
Counter Culture Coffee
91/100 (41 ratings)
Coffee & Tea
Coffee & Tea
Cafe
Cafe
Café
Café
Cheap Eats
"The truck entrance is on Neville ST behind bullcity design warehouse. Fast unloading, no overnight parking on site. Good luck y’all..."
J D
"So glad that Durham has such a solid company that makes its coffee available throughout the city. Not only is the coffee fantastic, but the company..."
Jessica Williams
"I enjoyed their free Friday tasting/cupping/tour. When I shared my home roasting interest with the company's founder, Brett Smith, he provided a..."
David Howell
"*This review is for the bagged coffee that I purchased.* I have tried four or five different types of Counter Culture coffee and my absolute favorite..."
Lovely Southern Life
"I’ve thought of a few slogans for Counter Culture coffee. “There’s joy in them there beans”. “Wired.” “Starbucks’ worst..."
Jonathan Prentice
"Do you like the taste of coffee? Do you like the smell of coffee? Do you want to know every scrap of information about where your coffee comes from..."
Jordan Burleson
Subway
80/100 (40 ratings)
Restaurants
Fast Food
"I’ve visited the subway today, March 3, 2018 at approximately 3:15 PM. The guy working at was very knowledgeable about the products. Recommended..."
John Delsanto
"Fast service and very polite ppl to wait on you. Kind of convenient being at a gas station. So don't let that turn you..."
Douglas Schumann
"This restaurant is the one I like best. I go to many restaurants but to this restaurant I constantly return again and again. The crew is very..."
Robert Cross
"Closed late!! All subway were clores but this one was open, service was fast we were the only ones at 8:40pm Clean..."
Maria Rivero
Tropical Smoothie Cafe
70/100 (36 ratings)
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Dinner
Lunch
Breakfast
Breakfast
Dinner
Lunch
Cinnanmonster
70/100 (35 ratings)
Restaurants
Dinner
Lunch
Breakfast
Breakfast
Dinner
Lunch
"The only place to satisfy your sweet tooth! They serve the warmest Cinnamon Rolls with Sweet icing! Store Manager is very humble and customer service..."
Gabriel Estevez
"Their ice cream is good....... I recommend the cookie dough..."
Ana DM
"Cinnamonster has the best than to Cinnabon in Durham very fresh good quality excellent customer..."
William Douglas
"Excellent professional experience staff who can help you with your delicious choices in..."
Warren Brown (WEB)
Joe Van Gogh Duke
Joe Van Gogh Duke
87/100 (34 ratings)
Restaurants
Lunch
Breakfast
"Every bit as good as the Broad Street location, just in miniature! Same menu and selection, even the same vibrant atmosphere. A great place to grab a..."
Logan Isaac
"Good, affordable coffee shop nestled right in the heart of the Duke campus. Worth a stop for hot or iced coffee at any time of year. Convenient,..."
Oliver Peckham
"I'm leaving this review to counteract the 1-star review that includes a quote from Duke Vice President for Student Affairs, Larry Moneta, and..."
Jody Cedzidlo
"Love the coffee, and they have a good selection of pastries. The line can be pretty long in the mornings. I miss the interior seating that they..."
Haley Sullivan
"Great coffee! The line can get long if you are going during a class..."
Adam Ledbetter-Bock
"This is the best place to get coffee on campus, delicious and..."
Francisco Cordero
Stir Fry Japanese
76/100 (34 ratings)
Restaurants
Soups
American
South American
Central American
Soups
Deli
South American
Central American
American
Deli
Breakfast
American
Soups
South American
Deli
Central American
Breakfast
Big Bundts & More
99/100 (32 ratings)
Restaurants
American
American
Dinner
Lunch
Breakfast
Café
American
Breakfast
Dinner
Lunch
Mid-range