The 10 Best Durham Restaurants 2017

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Nana's Restaurant

499 Reviews

$$$$, American

Vin Rouge

341 Reviews

$$$$, French, European

NanaSteak

86 Reviews

$$$$, American, Steakhouse

$$$$, Mediterranean

$, American, Diner

$, American, Cafe

$, Mexican, Southwestern, Latin

Backyard BBQ Pit

210 Reviews

$, American, Barbecue

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Gonza Tacos y Tequila

236 Reviews

$$ - $$$, Mexican, Southwestern, Latin

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Nana's Restaurant

499 Reviews

$$$$, American

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Mateo Bar De Tapas

410 Reviews

$$ - $$$, Spanish

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Guglhupf Cafe

581 Reviews

$$ - $$$, American, German, Cafe

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Gonza Tacos y Tequila

236 Reviews

$$ - $$$, Mexican, Southwestern, Latin

Pizzeria Toro

314 Reviews

$$ - $$$, Italian, Pizza

$$ - $$$, Spanish

$$ - $$$, American, Barbecue

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Pizzeria Toro

315 reviews

#1 of 629 Restaurants in Durham

$$ - $$$ Italian Pizza Vegetarian Friendly Vegan Options Gluten Free Options

“From A Top Contributor...No Wonder This is...” 07/19/2017
“Awesome wood fired pizza” 07/19/2017

Gonza Tacos y Tequila

236 reviews

#2 of 629 Restaurants in Durham

$$ - $$$ Mexican Southwestern Latin Spanish Central American Vegetarian Friendly Vegan Options Gluten Free Options

“YUMMY but pp minimum for groups” 07/18/2017
“Hidden away find” 07/15/2017

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Nana's Restaurant

499 reviews

#3 of 629 Restaurants in Durham

$$$$ American Gluten Free Options Vegetarian Friendly Vegan Options

“Cozy table by the window” 07/15/2017
“Top notch.” 07/10/2017

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Mateo Bar De Tapas

410 reviews

#4 of 629 Restaurants in Durham

$$ - $$$ Spanish Gluten Free Options Vegetarian Friendly Vegan Options

“My favorite restaurant in Durham!!!” 07/18/2017
“Delicious drinks, fun atmosphere, great fo...” 07/14/2017

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The Original Q Shack

569 reviews

#5 of 629 Restaurants in Durham

$$ - $$$ American Barbecue Gluten Free Options

“Good Food” 07/19/2017
“Good BBQ” 07/19/2017

Elmo's Diner

644 reviews

#6 of 629 Restaurants in Durham

$ American Diner Vegetarian Friendly Vegan Options Gluten Free Options

“Classic Diner Serving Diner Dishes” 07/11/2017
“Good southern diner” 07/10/2017

Bull City Burger and Brewery

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547 reviews

#7 of 629 Restaurants in Durham

$$ - $$$ American Brew Pub Bar Vegetarian Friendly Gluten Free Options

“Outstanding Burgers!” 07/20/2017
“Always a beer adventure (and damn good bur...” 07/18/2017

Guglhupf Cafe

581 reviews

#8 of 629 Restaurants in Durham

$$ - $$$ American German Cafe European Vegetarian Friendly Vegan Options Gluten Free Options

“Delicious, cute, German-ish cuisine” 07/18/2017
“Different in a Good Way” 07/14/2017

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Dame's Chicken & Waffles

459 reviews

#9 of 629 Restaurants in Durham

$$ - $$$ American

“Finally I made it!” 07/19/2017
“Lunch with Family” 07/04/2017

Foster's Market

270 reviews

#10 of 629 Restaurants in Durham

$$ - $$$ American Cafe Delicatessen Vegetarian Friendly Vegan Options Gluten Free Options

“AMAZING BREAKFAST + DESSERT” 07/18/2017
“Gourmet Quality Fresh Food” 07/14/2017

JuJu

170 reviews

#11 of 629 Restaurants in Durham

$$ - $$$ Asian Fusion Vegetarian Friendly Vegan Options Gluten Free Options

“Asian Fusion for Lunch” 07/18/2017
“Could go there over and over...!” 07/18/2017

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The Refectory Cafe

187 reviews

#12 of 629 Restaurants in Durham

$$ - $$$ Seafood Healthy American Contemporary Vegan Options Vegetarian Friendly Gluten Free Options

“Great Service and Delicious Pancakes” 07/19/2017
“Rotating menu, always delicious!” 07/18/2017

Burger Bach

161 reviews

#13 of 629 Restaurants in Durham

$$ - $$$ American Bar New Zealand Gastropub Vegetarian Friendly Gluten Free Options

“Fabulous burgers” 07/20/2017
“Yummy fries + chicken burgers!” 07/18/2017

Maggiano's - Durham

484 reviews

#14 of 629 Restaurants in Durham

$$ - $$$ Italian Vegetarian Friendly Gluten Free Options Vegan Options

“Birthday dinner” 07/16/2017
“Dinner dating” 07/10/2017

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Rue Cler Restaurant

291 reviews

#15 of 629 Restaurants in Durham

$$ - $$$ French Vegetarian Friendly

“Amazing food and service” 07/18/2017
“Really Good French Food” 07/15/2017

The Pit

330 reviews

#16 of 629 Restaurants in Durham

$$ - $$$ American Barbecue Gluten Free Options

“Decent Pork but excellent fried chicken” 07/10/2017
“Worthy first visit” 05/24/2017

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Monuts Donuts

178 reviews

#17 of 629 Restaurants in Durham

$ American Cafe

“The best breakfast in durham.” 07/18/2017
“Unusual, but tasty flavors” 07/10/2017

Ted's Montana Grill

196 reviews

#18 of 629 Restaurants in Durham

$$ - $$$ American Bar Gluten Free Options

“Great food for couples or families” 07/19/2017
“Good meatloaf, garlic mashed pots & squash...” 07/09/2017

Luna Rotisserie and Empanadas

86 reviews

#19 of 629 Restaurants in Durham

$$ - $$$ Latin South American Peruvian Central American Vegetarian Friendly Vegan Options Gluten Free Options

“One of our new favorites in the Triangle” 07/21/2017
“Get the plantain "bread" sandwich!” 07/19/2017

Vin Rouge

341 reviews

#20 of 629 Restaurants in Durham

$$$$ French European Vegetarian Friendly

“Perfect Intimate Birthday Dinner for Husba...” 07/14/2017
“Worst sound system in a restaurant” 07/12/2017

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NanaTaco

165 reviews

#21 of 629 Restaurants in Durham

$ Mexican Southwestern Latin Spanish Vegetarian Friendly Gluten Free Options

“Yummy, creative tacos!” 07/18/2017
“Quite tasty with some good surprises!!” 07/18/2017

Harvest 18

183 reviews

#22 of 629 Restaurants in Durham

$$ - $$$ American Vegetarian Friendly Vegan Options Gluten Free Options

“Pleasantly Surprised!!” 07/13/2017
“Good & Fresh” 07/07/2017

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Page Road Grill

204 reviews

#23 of 629 Restaurants in Durham

$$ - $$$ American Bar Vegetarian Friendly Gluten Free Options

“Great local spot with yummy food and full...” 06/21/2017
“Good Burger Spot” 05/26/2017

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Mez

334 reviews

#24 of 629 Restaurants in Durham

$$ - $$$ Mexican Southwestern Vegetarian Friendly Gluten Free Options

“Adequate service, great food” 07/17/2017
“Delicious” 07/16/2017

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Tobacco Road Sports Cafe

283 reviews

#25 of 629 Restaurants in Durham

$$ - $$$ American Bar Pub Gluten Free Options

“Nice stop For Lunch” 07/02/2017
“Great place above the DPAC!” 06/10/2017

Bleu Olive

268 reviews

#26 of 629 Restaurants in Durham

$$ - $$$ Mediterranean Greek Vegetarian Friendly Gluten Free Options Vegan Options

“Amazing!!!” 07/01/2017
“Mother's Day brunch” 06/05/2017

Taberna Tapas

139 reviews

#27 of 629 Restaurants in Durham

$$ - $$$ Mediterranean Spanish Gluten Free Options Vegetarian Friendly

“Some good tapas ........” 06/16/2017
“Wonderful reminder of spain” 05/29/2017

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Firebirds Wood Fired Grill

193 reviews

#28 of 629 Restaurants in Durham

$$ - $$$ American Steakhouse Gluten Free Options

“Unexpected Pleasure!” 05/26/2017
“A Nice Meal at a Fair Price” 05/16/2017

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Backyard BBQ Pit

210 reviews

#29 of 629 Restaurants in Durham

$ American Barbecue

“Great shakes” 07/10/2017
“Great brisket and sides” 06/30/2017

NanaSteak

86 reviews

#30 of 629 Restaurants in Durham

$$$$ American Steakhouse Gluten Free Options

“Upscale comfort food” 07/10/2017
“Great Location & Very Good Food” 04/22/2017

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Pizzeria Toro

Gonza Tacos y Tequila

Nana's Restaurant

Mateo Bar De Tapas

The Original Q Shack

Elmo's Diner

Guglhupf Cafe

Dame's Chicken & Waffles

Foster's Market

JuJu

The Refectory Cafe

Burger Bach

Maggiano's - Durham

Rue Cler Restaurant

The Pit

Monuts Donuts

Ted's Montana Grill

Luna Rotisserie and Empanadas

Vin Rouge

NanaTaco

Harvest 18

Page Road Grill

Mez

Tobacco Road Sports Cafe

Bleu Olive

Taberna Tapas

Firebirds Wood Fired Grill

Backyard BBQ Pit

NanaSteak