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Amazing Places To Eat In Durham, NC
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items Durham's food scene genuinely hits different, and after exploring across town, these are the standout spots that keep me coming back again and again. It’s not just about the unforgettable flavors that make your mouth water; every single spot here ear...
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Seafood
Sub Sandwiches
Asian Food
Hot Dogs & Hamburgers
Chicken & BBQ
Italian Food
Seafood
If you’re a seafood lover and looking for some really good seafood in Durham NC, these are the places that I highly recommend!
The Durham location makes incredible and delicious food. Their Catfish sandwiches are the best I have had. Many lovely things to choose from. Just honestly great menus, great food!
Skrimp Shack
The best place that I like to go to to get seafood. The Alaskan flounder fillets are my favorite! Great food! Great service! A lot of good memories here! Still a great place to eat for years!!
Mayflower XVI Seafood Restaurant
Absolutely delicious seafood and more here! Their Giant Fish Sandwich is one of my favorites! Not a bad item on the menu! I Like pretty much everything that I have tried here! Another spot you can go wrong at eating at!
Captain D's at 4300 N Roxboro Rd, NC | Seafood, Fresh Fish, Affordable
Sub Sandwiches
Who doesn’t love a great sub sandwich? I know that I do! When that feeling hits that tells me a Sub sandwich is in my near future? These are the recs that I turn to!
The Durham location on Roxborro Rd. Is just one of my favorite places to eat! There’s literally not a bad sand which on the menu over the years I have probably ordered and eaten every one of them. That Big King Hawaiian is one of my favorites but it’...
Firehouse Subs - Durham
Looking for a fantastic Sub sandwich? You can’t go wrong here! Great sub selections not a bad sandwich on the menu. Consistency in service as well. Great place to eat!
Jersey Mike's Subs
Asian Food
I absolutely love Asian cuisine! These are my favorite go to places when I’m in the mood for delicious break from the American norm. I highly recommend the following places.
Excellent fresh food and service! One of my best places that I love to eat at!
Koumi Japanese Restaurant
One of my favorite places whenever I have a craving for Chinese food. Great menu selection, great food, fast service. Love it!
TOP'S CHINA - Updated December 2025 - 16 Reviews - 1000 N Miami Blvd, ...
Absolutely one of my favorite places to eat! Food is always fresh and delicious! Fantastic menu, Hibachi varieties you can’t go wrong with!
New Japan Restaurant
Awesome Chinese food! One of my favorite places to eat or order from. Delicious menu! Great service!
Golden China | Order Online | Durham, NC - Chinese Food
Looking for exceptional flavor, generous portions, and genuine hometown hospitality? Chopstix in Durham delivers on every front. From sizzling woks turning out fresh, savory favorites to crisp, comforting classics, every dish is prepared to perfectio...
Chopstix Chinese
Hot Dogs & Hamburgers
Looking for that backyard grilled flavor? Cannot go wrong with the recs listed here. Hot, fast and delicious! Grilling at its finest!
One of my favorite places to eat! Get your food incredibly fast here as well! Great selection, food literally tastes like it came directly from a cookout! It’s amazingly good! The variety of milkshakes are amazing, Western Style chicken sandwich one ...
Cook Out
If you’re in the Raleigh-Durham Triangle area looking for a good meal or a great burger? You can’t go wrong with this rec! Great burgers the way that you want them, and great chicken sandwiches too! Great clean environment, very polite professional s...
Al's Burger Shack
Oh how me and my family love going here for a fast bite to eat! If you love hotdogs? Gotta try these you can’t go wrong here! Whether you’re on the way somewhere and you just want to grab something fast to eat but not exactly wanting to go in a resta...
The Dog House
Chicken & BBQ
Classic southern barbecue style food that tastes like a family reunion feast!
Good southern cooking! Looking for a good country southern flavored meal?You can’t go wrong here!
Ole NC BBQ
If you could literally put the flavor of southern bbq and fried chicken in one defining place? I would say that this is it! This is one of my true favorite places to eat! Great food!! BBQ and chicken is absolutely delicious and they have sauces that ...
Smithfield's Chicken 'N Bar-B-Q
Looking for some truly wonderful southern fried Texas style chicken? Look no further than right here! One of the best places for fried chicken in this area. Seriously can’t go wrong here with a very pleasant respectful staff too! Definitely recommend...
Church's Texas Chicken® Durham, NC | Roxboro Street | Hours & Menu
Italian Food
The best Italian cuisine in town!
Absolutely great pizza’s and Calzones!!!
Italian Pizzeria
Excellent food here! Many delicious choices to choose from! A great place to go get some delicious Italian food!
Carrabba's Italian Grill
Really good pizza and Italian cousine. Great environment, clean and social, accommodating. Foods delicious!!!
Milton's Pizza & Pasta
Wood-Fired Pizza done the right way! Looking for an authentic pizza and Italian cuisine experience? Pizzeria Toro is like the taste of Italy right here in downtown Durham!
Pizzeria Toro • Wood Fired Pizza, Seasonal Snacks and Neighborhood Bar in Durham, NC
Specialty Menu items are a plus!!! Not your averaged Pizza menu at all, great flavors abound! Ricky’s NY Pizza will indeed satisfy!
Ricky's New York Pizza
Family Buffets
Great places to bring the entire family!
Literally can’t go wrong here! Excellent menu, delicious variety of great foods to choose from. Entrees are excellent and the buffet is legendary! Well worth your money! Great staff and great deserts too! Eat in or order it to go! Great place to brin...
Golden Corral Buffet & Grill
Breakfast & Lunch & More
Start your day off the tight way with excellent breakfast, brunch and lunch options!
Breakfast, Brunch & Lunch! Who could find more healthier delicious choices on the menu other than right here at First Watch? Amazingly creative dishes on their menu. Superbly served and highly recommended!
First Watch Menu | See All Options | Gluten-Free, Vegan & More
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Hey Durham…get ready for a breakfast menu with more than a few surprises and food full of inspiration and energy. One visit and you’ll never look at a breakfast plate the same again.
Whether it’s our house-cured Tabasco Brown Sugar Bacon...
Big Bad Breakfast
Specialty’s
Innovative deliciousness right here in Durham! Yum, yum.. and yummy!
Taking French fries to a whole new different level! Nobody does French fries like Mr. Fries Man! Genius and delicious creative dishes on the menu! When ordinary just won’t do? Mr. Fries Man to the rescue!! Treat your tastebuds and stomach to somethin...
Mr. Fries Man
Check out Freddy’s Frozen Custard and Steakburgers! For that unique taste and flavors vibe that only Freddy’s can provide! Great way to switch things up! Highly recommended that you try Freddy’s.
Freddy's
Cafes
Don’t know exactly what you want to eat? Just wanna go somewhere decent with great food and a relaxed environment? Perhaps to have that small business meeting scheduled? Try here!
Here at Panera Bread they make food that they are proud to serve their own families, from crave-worthy soups, salads and sandwiches to mac & cheese and sweets. Each recipe is filled with ingredients they feel good about and none of those they don...
Panera Bread
Bars/Adult Restaurants
Looking for that special place to treat the one love to a night out? Worked very hard and decided to treat yourself to a good night out? Start here in this section.
Elevate your night out at The Lenny at 555, downtown Durham’s premier rooftop destination for elevated dining and vibrant energy. Boasting an incredible, front-row view overlooking the iconic Durham Bulls Athletic Park, it delivers one of the most st...
The Lenny at 555
Soul Food
Looking for authentic, crave-worthy comfort food? Look no further than Soul Forking Good. Serving up soulful, home-cooked dishes crafted with genuine passion, their catering and food truck lineup delivers comfort food that truly speaks to the soul. F...
Soul Forking Good