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)
"I love this Thai restaurant. I always make a trip to Durham when visiting NH. Great food and great..."
Frank Torres
"I come here for a grateful cumbersome meal...... Amazing..."
Zachary Rane Adamczyk
"This place is so amazing The original Thai food everything was awesome. Pat Thai shrimp so amazing. The place cozy. Nice guy and good service. I feel..."
Tanut Patt
"Love the food and attentive staff! Try the curries and the classics like Pad Thai and Pad See Ew. All veggie dishes feature crisp, fresh vegetables...."
Scott Methe
"Riddle me this…how could a drink look this beautiful? I’ll tell you how. It’s because it’s from Thai Smile 2 aka Heaven on Earth. We love the..."
Tim -
"Thai Smile has been a favorite of my wife and mine since our first visit. They never disappoint. Always delicious and extremely friendly..."
Peter Levengood
"Quiet place with good food. Spice level is bit low - so if you are looking for spicy make sure you ask for it. Overall liked their food and bubble..."
Vijay Raju
"The food was so good and the service was amazing. I highly recommended it..."
Albert Kelly
"Very good Thai food! First place we’ve been that actually does authentic Pad Thai..."
Kaitlin Rautio
"Great food, fresh and delicious!! Service was..."
"Muy rica comida muy buena atención un excelente lugar para compartir en familia o con..."
Martha Medal Vasquez
"Buenísima comida,muy buen servicio y un manager muy amable y atento!!,les recomiendo este..."
Veronica Elizalde Roldan de Meza
"Buen servicio, riquísimo, simplemente lo..."
Valentin Gallo Figueroa
"GREAT service and DRINKS! The tortilla soup and chorizo queso is my favorite! Will definitely return..."
April H
"good food, great price
they have horchata..."
Jeffrey Wubbenhorst
"We ordered an appetizer platter with chimichanga and queso and it was AMAZING! I had the enchilada trio and my husband had the tacos and everything..."
Omia
"This restaurant has excellent food at a great price! The decor is very nice and the service is fast and friendly. We will dine here again..."
"Went to Zaxby's to take advantage of the buy one get one salad. Told by CSR that I had to have received the coupon via email. Well, needless to say I..."
Pam Wynne
"I truly enjoyed my experience! Customer service was amazing! The manager is awesome and everyone was very..."
Christy Pink'e Patterson
"Great Service. Great Wings. This location has really stepped up it's..."
Dacus Aaron
"We had a most wonderful meal at Roxboro Road Zaxby's Restaurant. Certainly a favorite. Place was superbly clean, service excellent.
Food was very..."
Red Panda
"First time here food was really good the fries season well didn't need ketchup the gentleman at the register was super nice and friendly. Will be..."
Venessa Pringle
"I just want to say how much I appreciate the workers at this store. There was a guy in there who had fallen asleep or passed out. I told the manager..."
LouBeth C
"Fried mushrooms are good. Staff is friendly. Seems to get very busy when we visit. Staff handles influx very well. Family loves the fries and..."
Miss Jay
"Nice and polite drive thru guy. Service was fast this evening. This time around they moved slower than..."
Veronica Parks
"Great food! Consistent! And new owner is great!
Won’t lie chic-fil-a being next door and offering 50% off for uniformed employees is a hard..."
john lara
"A quick stop at Zaxby's Chicken for dinner.i had the Zaxby's Club which was pretty good. The Cobb zalad is also pretty tasty. I also returned later..."
Will Sutton
"I like Zaxby's a lot. Food is a little more pricey but is definitely tastier. Store was clean and I'll go there..."
"I am beyond impressed with Neomonde! My first visit to Neomonde was enjoyable and inspiring. From the moment i walked in, i felt positive energy and..."
Montravias King
"We love Mediterranean food and this restaurant and store hit the spot on a cold afternoon in Durham. The jalapeno hummus, the flatbreads, etc, all..."
Sree Sreenivasan
"Best Mediterranean food I have had since relocating to Virginia! Their selection is unparalleled, fresh and flavorful. I highly suggest making this a..."
David Giusti
"This place is LEGIT! You must try the cilantro-jalapeño hummus. Stop here before heading next door to POUR Taproom. Evening well spent in the heart..."
Wesley Berry
"Ordered the Steak Kabobs. This style of food isn't part of my normal food rotation. Needless to say, I really enjoyed it. The restaurant is clean..."
"Good pizza, quick service, and can order online/mobile through the..."
Han Setiawan (Han)
"Cheese Burger pizza came with 15mins plus hot. Just wish I knew about the onions, but had great..."
Lamont King
"Ordered a pizza and it came without half of the toppings. When I called in the manager on duty credited me with a free pizza on my next order. The..."
Joe Seefus
"Every time I've gotten pizza from the one on Cole Mill rd, the time they tell you when the pizza will be ready for pickup, it's on time. The staff..."
Robert Addison
"These people are 100%! I go out of my way every time I order dominos just so I can come here. Today, they gave away my order to someone else, but..."
"Great food, awesome value and very clean. Two large Chili Rellanos, perfect rice and beans, small salad and five corn tortillas for $8. So much food..."
Dan Johnson
"Awesome place to get great food! Tacos were overflowing with meat and the torta was delightful. Horchatta tasted nice and fresh. Prices were great..."
Nik Bachman
"I like the selection, speed of service, and quantity are great. Placing an order is tricky. I speak decent Spanish, and my guest was fluent. It still..."
Charles Bulthuis
"Great place to get authentic Central American cuisine, of which we tried the corn tortilla tacos, quesadillas, flour tortilla burritos, and an..."
Artur Belov
"Tacos are so good!! I went yesterday and back again today. Today I said I wanted everything sour cream, pico, cheese, sauces, but instead when I got..."
"Absolutely delicious! I only tried 4 tacos but I can't wait to go back for huaraches. Definitely try a steak..."
ivana susic
"Authentic. Delicious. Affordable. Three words that describe this amazing taqueria! I was told about this spot from a friend and said it is a must..."
Chandra Jennings
"Really good pork and chorizo tacos. Also amazing chicken..."
Pinaki Bose
"Always tasty. Taco plate is sized nicely for a small meal. Prices have gone up recently, but they're still well worth..."
Luminoso-Kenneth Cruz
"Amazing food & fast too! The guac & carne tacos were my favorite..."
Stephanie Barron
"Good true Mexican food at fair prices. I had enchiladas poblanas with chicken and mole. Generous portion. There's no indoor seating, so prepare to..."
Alejandro Nuñez-Jimenez
"Everything was amazing, they were super busy but the food came out fast and was delicious. I got the Birria tacos and they were juicy, messy, and so..."
Jordi Cera
"Love this place! Has authentic Mexican food, none of that Tex Mex food. All Gorditas and tortillas are handmade.
I've had the burrito, tacos,..."
"Old faithful! This is one of my favorite Starbucks. It’s suited for group meetings or getting work done on your laptop. Lots of seating and table..."
Samone Jones
"The manager here named Priscilla, and her team were so amazing today. I placed a mobile order to be picked up and then got caught in traffic behind a..."
Ashlee Matthews
"Everyone here is always so nice and friendly; they make sure to call you by name if they know you from around the area. I don't know his name, I..."
Taylor Rosbrook
"My favorite drive through right on 55. Service is very fast and the sweet vanilla cold brew is outstanding. I alternate between latte and cold brew..."
"The sunshine smoothie was delicious!I also enjoyed the jerk chicken wrap.Customer service was on..."
Keshia Sharpe Muhammad
"They staff was nice... My first time going to this..."
Marie Brown-Bryant
"My first time but it was so gud can't wait to go again the jerk chicken bowl is wat I had wish I had gotten sum else..."
Charanda Terry
"I love Tropical Smoothies. It surprised me the first time it found out they had sandwiches and wraps too! My favorite is the Turkey Guacamole. The..."
Kathy Kilmartin Olevsky
"My every day spot. Smoothies are great and hopefully keeping my gut down a..."
Chad Eckdahl
"Best smoothies ever , I'm always a satisfied..."
Leta Taylor
"Awesome in every..."
Crystal Renay Jones
"Best option for smoothies. Quality and quantity good. Variety of smoothie are available and had quick bites too.
Ambience is very pretty good...."
Santhosh Kumar (SantusmileS)
"The people here are so nice and hard working, specifically Roberto. It’s strange I come here almost everyday and you start to form relationships..."
Matthew Toffaletti
"I looove tropical smoothie. This is the closest one to me so I have been several times. I usually get the cali chicken flatbread and the lean machine..."
C Price (Lola)
"Order online everything was ready 5mins before scheduled time. Really nice music and atmosphere. The wrap was bigger than expected pleasant surprise...."
"New chef Thomas Card has gone above and beyond to create art with fresh, local ingredients in a way that not only appeals aesthetically but also to..."
Rachel Greer Bishop
"Just hosted a Baby Bump Brunch in a private room here today and it was the ideal venue. Excellent food, service, and..."
Penelope Gatlin
"A man came up to my fiance and I at brunch today asking if we could get him some toast (or any food). We told him to get comfortable and sit down at..."
Julia Leigh
"simply awesome. a menu like no other place. beautiful presentations and tastes that just explode. this is what a restaurant should..."
William Ben Rose
"My husband and I loved it! Drinks, oysters yummy!! My husband had lamb chops, so good! I had Monk fish just as good. Decorated so smartly. I'm going..."
Rebecca Cayse Johnston
"Awesome place. Great atmosphere. Good food. Museum worth a..."
Bruce Mahrenholz
"We had a wonderful and delicious meal! Everything was interesting, creative, and well executed. Our server, Derrick, was absolutely terrific. We..."
Christie Knittel Mabry
"The drinks at the bar were fantastic and the bar tenders had great suggestions as to what I should order based on my tastes. The food was phenomenal!..."
Liz Clark Watt
"Best meal I've had in a restaurant in a LONG time.
To use the words of my sister in law, "this place is..."
Deborah Smith-Carlton
"Wow, tonight we got the royal treatment. Reservations were made through open table and included some food sensitivities that I have. As a result the..."
Margaret Prieto Mitsock
"We've NEVER had a bad meal nor experience here. I love that EVERYTHING served is from local farmers. Their menu changes based on what's available & I..."
Alva Freeman
"The most innovative concept you'll see in the Triangle. The food is creative, satisfying, and the passion is evident in every dish. The service is..."
Lucy Bilaver
"Love coming here for dinner. Very friendly staff, great..."
"I LOVE The Chicken Hut! The food is ALWAYS hot and fresh! Best fried chicken in town. They offer great catering options and portions are pretty..."
April H
"The best fried chicken ever. Greens and sweet potato sides were..."
Kelly Curtin
"The family and employees of this restaurant always have a smile on their face and treat each customer as if they were the most important person in..."
Tanisha Davis
"The best fried chicken in Durham, hands down. Wonderful people work here, too. Run, don't walk, to get lunch at Chicken..."
Jessica
"Just amazing southern comfort food! The Salisbury steak was incredible, but the mac n cheese was out of this world. The cabbage and collards were..."
Karie Rawlings
"The portions were good. The price is fair. The mac n cheese was good but not great. Interesting twist on the black eyed peas with sweet corn mixed..."
Mike P
"The chicken was so crispy! Bring cash because the credit card machine often doesn’t work. Takes about 10 minutes for them to fry your chicken once..."
"Most moes are always five stars, but this one had stale chips. Also the floor was very slick because they probably used the mop from the kitchen with..."
Chicken Man (Chicken farmer01)
"Great tasting food and they got us through a long line..."
"Enjoyed the best ever Irish food and drinks tonight. The 2 of us ordered Bangers and Mash with Guinness Gravy and the Sea Dog. The Sea Dog is a hot..."
Keith Phillips
"The food here is really good! We weren't expecting much from a bar, but it was great. The best fish and chips we've had in awhile. The curry was also..."
Claire Jones
"Absolutely incredible. Restorative.
Where else can you go to have glorious food and drink, jokes with the staff, and a dance with your old man out..."
Jennifer Killen
"Wonderful atmosphere! Great, friendly service. Beautiful. Excellent food, and the Black and Tan was poured..."
Jenny B
"Ordered food online, but when arrived for pickup was told they didn’t receive my order due internet connections.. but they were glad to work on it..."
sher m
"Had a great night at the James Joyce Irish Pub. The Fish and Chips was delicious, and the staff were amazing. Treated us so well and were fun to..."
"This may have been the best pizza I've gotten from Pizza Hut. Ever!! I got the Edge pizza and it's amazing, they stayed true to the advertisement..."
Anjelica Rice
"Curbside delivery was prompt and the associate was very kind and helpful in loading the order into my vehicle. The food was hot, fresh and flavorful...."
"My girlfriend and her daughter took me here a few weeks ago and I'll say, after nearly 50 years on this planet... hands down... the best burger..."
Scott Sencabaugh
"Really like the creativity, flavors, quality is all very good! The menu is kinda weird and overwhelming but the food is outstanding! I really enjoy..."
colton cyr
"Brain child of super star uber creative chef Bobby Marcotte, Hop & Grind is alone in the category of real burger and fries, you can't find anything..."
Mariano Santangelo
"This place hit it out of the park! We were looking for a place for a quick bite before a performance. Found this place online. The menu appealed to..."
JoAnn Freitag
"Amazing food for great prices! My fiance and I were exploring Durham and one of his friends recommended this place. Could not believe how much food..."
Guinne matheis
"It was our first visit here. We took it to go. Everything was so delicious and we loved the unique toppings and combos. We tried two types of fries..."
"A nice tasty treat and good atmosphere at this location. It is a walk up window with a cute seating area with a fountain. Although they don’t have..."
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"I ordered the featured sundae of the day. It included oreo, heath bar, and butterfinger!!! My friend had a sandstorm sundae. Absolutely delicious and..."
Krystal Riley
"Absolutely a delicious treat. I love this place. My favorite is chocolate chip cookie dough and it is the best I have ever had. It's a little pricey..."
Tab Mcghee
"Superlative in every capacity. Goodberry's custard is so delicious I have their flavor of the day calendar bookmarked on my phone. It never..."
Michael Biondi
"ALWAYS GOOD!!!
My favorite ice cream spot!
I bought a quart of chocolate custard and a banana split, which I have not had one for years, it was..."
"Love this place!! I can’t eat gluten and they have the best ice cream and a gluten free cone to enjoy as well!! They asked if I had an allergy and..."
Heather Mansfield Alford
"I can't say enough good things about this place. For years I'd begrudgingly watch my family enjoy desserts out on the town, unable to eat any treats..."
Natalie Ross
"There is ice cream and then there's The Parlour. This is obviously a place built on love and passion for ice cream and people.
My only complaint is..."
David Straughan
"Literally the best dairy-free ice cream I have ever come across (considering both taste and ingredients), so I'm sure the regular ice cream is also..."
Brian Gaines
"What an ice cream gem!!! Drove from Cary to give this place a try and it was totally worth it!! Unusual flavors but so delicious. I sampled a couple..."
Sara Mundinger Kirkendall
"I can’t believe I just found out about this place today!! The ice cream....surely it must be made in..."
Tonya Jones
"Absolutely delicious! Vegan options for ice cream and baked goods. The vegan chocolate ice cream was spot on and the vegan chocolate chip cherry..."
Miranda Jones McCraw
"The absolute BEST Vegan (non-dairy) ice cream ever!
Everyone I take there also absolutely adores their 'regular' ice cream, too!
I'm so happy..."
Ann Quirk Tsugranes
"I had the most delicious vegan chocolate ice cream I’ve ever had and my boys absolutely LOVED the vegan coconut and peach flavors!!..."
Angela Brunelle
"The wonderful folks at The Parlour exhibit excellence in everything they do. Their commitment to quality ingredients, intriguing flavors, and vegan..."
Lisa Miller
"The Vietnamese coffee ice cream was great. Would highly..."
Gregory Cox
"I love their vegan brownie sundae, but the other day I opted for just a scoop of vegan malted cinnamon and a scoop of vegan salted caramel. I was so..."
"Great food and service. The chicken is the best I've had in the Triangle and the Waffles are delicious! I especially love all the different options..."
Andrea W
"I was visiting from jersey and saw Big C on tiktok. Decided to go for breakfast and OMG everything taste soo good ! 10/10. Found my new breakfast..."
Gionni L
"I like their waffles but i didnt like the chicken because it was wings. Highly..."
Areej Abdulwahab
"Best chicken & waffles around. Big C's never let me..."
tim core
"Don't sleep on this spot! The chicken was delish! Outdoor appearance isn't up to par but the food is excellent and was served hot and quickly! I'll..."
Maxx Cee
"One of the best places in the triangle to get chicken and waffles. They have a lot of different options for breakfast food like eggs, bacon, turkey..."
Tolu “Ijebu Tech” Osinowo
"Probably the best Chicken wings I’ve ever had. The waffle was great too 👍👍 will definitely come back if I’m ever in the..."
"The place is beautful spot to sit and enjoy your dessert. The cakes are unbelievebly good. I have enjoyed some of the 7 flavor pound cake,the red..."
Lisa Purple Diamond Dempson
"Red velvet and 5 flavor pound cake were all devoured at Thanksgiving dinner...!!! I think somebody licked the cake plate .... #mmmm #mmmmm..."
Lisa Oxendine
"We have toured cupcakes from Greater Cincinnati, Greater DC, Nashville, Charleston, and the Triangle and the desserts at Favor Deserts are the best! ..."
Julie Schall
"Absolutely delicious!!!! I highly recommend this place for..."
Heather Ascott King
"I purchased a slice of the pineapple and 5Flavor pound cake. Only half of the pound made it out the door plus I purchased another slice of the pound..."
Sue Bee Smith
"I love this place. After Sara Lee stopped making their banana cake, I thought I would never find another place with very very good banana cake and..."
Natalie Constant Branscomb
"I had an opportunity to indulge in these tasty delights tonight. They made their way all the way from Durham to my bible study group tonight in..."
Corinna Shuler
"Great desserts!!! Red Velvet cupcakes are the bomb!! Great back story about the owner. Support Black owned businesses!!! Like them better than Maxie..."
Christopher Noelle Boozer
"By far THE best red velvet cupcake I've had. Moist on the inside, the muffin top was perfect with just the right amount of crispness and the icing..."
Margie Hoffman Brunner
"My family and I are visiting Durham, NC for my daughter's graduation from NCCU this weekend and we had to stop by our FAVORITE dessert shop! We're in..."
Tonya Miller Cross
"The cocounut cake was delicious! I've also tasted the lemon which is..."
Kassandria McCoy
"Love, love Favor Desserts!! Best cake in town. I especially like the Red Velvet and one of my sisters loves the pineapple. Seriously, you can't go..."
Coretta P Smith
"Cake will melt in your mouth, so delicious. I get a cake every year for my..."
Maggie Singletary
"I stopped by last year to to the mothership location, when Favor has it’s grand opening at the Greensboro location. Much to my disappointment, the..."
Rosemarie Roy-Wright
"Always the best!!! I love these cupcakes! Everyone should try..."
Randy Griffin
"We had the Red Velvet Cupcakes and the were delicious! If I still lived there I would eat too many, good thing I was just..."
Alexia Moore
"Yummy homemade tasting cupakes! Just delicious!!! You will be..."
Renita Cox
"The best carrot cake on this side of heaven..."
Consuelo Anitra
"I got 4 different slices of cake for me and my friends to try and they were all absolutely delicious. The red velvet and Italian cream were our..."
M Reed
"This place is amazing! We showed up after they had closed and they still let us in... great service! Homemade cake that you don't want..."
Joshua McDonald
"What can I say??? I've had the red velvet cupcake(yummmy) and the carrot cake(melts in your mouth and makes you wanna slap yo momma n anyone who get..."
T Gee-dee
"Highly recommend the red velvet cupcake. The young man that waited on me was adorable...he must be about..."
Karen Faucette Culver
"The best cake you can put in your mouth!!
Try one of everything!! You can't go wrong with any of the selections! Don't forget to call and order ahead..."
Sir Yessir
"As you all know, I have a serious sweet tooth. My friend’s birthday is Sunday and I happened to be in town for work and wanted to have an early..."
Tiff L
"I love to support Black-owned businesses. Favors Desserts is one of my all-time favorites. I usually order cupcakes or a slice of the three-layer..."
Taylor Shaw
"Cake bakery that is a true treat. Cakes are just so moist and flavorful. The flavors are both simple and complex at the same time. They regularly..."
Matthew Cloues
"These savory delicious desserts were worth my drive! I live in North Raleigh and heard wonderful things about the cakes! Well hunny chile the cakes..."
RJ Smiles
"The best cake I've ever eaten! Super rich and moist; this very dense cake goes well with milk. And the frosting is out of this world! Especially the..."
Ella Whitfield
"I’ve been coming here for cake for years but never really cupcakes. I got 6 cupcakes for my job to try and they were a hit! Super good cake and..."
"The focus is the food at MediterrAsian, and there is a variety! We had falafel wraps, a veggie platter, a pita-dilla/kids-grilled-cheese, and some..."
Adam S
"Everything is TASTY. I love this place. Best chicken EVER. it will make you slap your momma good. Generous portions. The staff is very..."
Stacie Caputo
"This is a wonderful family owned business who take real pride in the food they serve. If you order in, they bring it right to you and if you order..."
Vikki Posada
"We chose this place on a whim on our regular commute from north Durham home to Raleigh once a week and boy, we’re we not disappointed. Babaghanoush..."
Laura Ella
"Delicious! I got a chicken shawarma gyro and it was so good! It had chicken, fries, pickles and garlic sauce. The pita was soft and warm. I ordered..."
Susan Jennings
"My husband and I stopped here on a whim after work tonight. I usually am iffy about buffets so I wasn't sure what to expect. The buffet was smallish..."
"We eat here every morning just about.. I really enjoy the grilled chicken club biscuit, it's amazing. And of course the cheese grits.. More then..."
Danielle Elis Gordon
"Great food ! Love the french fries. Good customer..."
Christen Coan
"Great service very friendly and the food was superb and..."
Ray Wood
"The local operator, Chris Smith, and his team offers outstanding customer service and delicious food to hungry patrons. Whenever I visit Durham from..."
Timothy Johnson
"I always go close to closing and I'm guessing that the people that work there are not really that happy to have a customer that close to closing..."
Julianna Houck
"Why stop by McDonald's when you have Biscuitville right across the street! Great for fast..."
Pandora Dee Sanchez
"EXCELLENT FOOD! I CAN'T WAIT TO COME BACK TO NC TO GO..."
Patrice Hale
"Our first time at this location or a Biscuitville in general... Good food good service. Worth your time.
Edit/Update: Stopped for breakfast this..."
Melissa Arnstein
"Biscuitville mostly everything with bread. But very good and fulfilling for a breakfast and maybe lunch . They are very clean and good best place to..."
Tyzel W
"Whenever I am traveling I-85 in North Carolina, I always try to stop in Burlington (this occasion, Durham) for a quick bite. They have better food..."
Lori Wins
"My first time to Biscuitville and the food was amazing!!! Better than any of their competitors. However, what truly makes this place phenomenal is..."
john kellum
"One of my favorite places to visit when traveling to NC. The pork chop biscuit is so..."
Jasmine woods
"First time here .. the line was dummmmmmmb long but moved relatively quickly . The lady taking my order was great , I explained I had never been..."
Anne G
"Amazing service. Biscuitville biscuits are always amazing. Love their hash browns too.
They were talking orders in the lot, so you didn't have to..."
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