25 Essential Durham Institutions
From neighborhood classics to high-wire tasting rooms, these are the places shaping the modern dining identity of Durham.
Mediterranean Grill & Grocery
North Carolina
an everyday essential mediterranean restaurant address in Durham, pairing editorial magnetism with a Beam Score of 85.3.
Squid's Restaurant
North Carolina
an everyday essential table known for disciplined seafood restaurant cooking, strong local gravity, and Beam Score momentum at 85.3.
Only Burger
North Carolina
an everyday essential favorite for readers tracking Durham's most persuasive hamburger restaurant rooms, anchored by a Beam Score of 84.8.
The Flying Biscuit Cafe
Durham, North Carolina
4.8 stars from 1,787 reviews for this breakfast restaurant address in Durham.
Saffron Indian Cafe Durham
Durham, North Carolina
4.8 stars from 802 reviews for this indian restaurant address in Durham.
The Flying Biscuit Cafe
Durham, North Carolina
4.7 stars from 2,019 reviews for this breakfast restaurant address in Durham.
Pure Soul
Durham, North Carolina
4.8 stars from 1,149 reviews for this vegan restaurant address in Durham.
bartaco
Durham, North Carolina
4.5 stars from 1,362 reviews for this taco restaurant address in Durham.
Hawkers Asian Street Food
Durham, North Carolina
4.7 stars from 2,035 reviews for this asian restaurant address in Durham.
SITAR INDIAN CUISINE
Durham, North Carolina
4.6 stars from 2,334 reviews for this indian restaurant address in Durham.
First Watch
Durham, North Carolina
4.8 stars from 1,365 reviews for this breakfast restaurant address in Durham.
Byrd's BBQ Restaurant & Catering
Durham, North Carolina
4.7 stars from 812 reviews for this barbecue restaurant address in Durham.
Shawarma Stop Morrisville
Durham, North Carolina
4.8 stars from 883 reviews for this mediterranean restaurant address in Durham.
Kinya Ramen - Durham
Durham, North Carolina
4.7 stars from 680 reviews for this japanese restaurant address in Durham.
NaanStop Indian Cuisine
Durham, North Carolina
4.4 stars from 1,077 reviews for this indian restaurant address in Durham.
Glasshalfull
Durham, North Carolina
4.5 stars from 487 reviews for this new american restaurant address in Durham.
La Buena Vida - Durham
Durham, North Carolina
4.6 stars from 1,064 reviews for this mexican restaurant address in Durham.
411 West Italian Cafe
Durham, North Carolina
4.3 stars from 655 reviews for this italian restaurant address in Durham.
HAWTHORNE & WOOD
Durham, North Carolina
4.7 stars from 540 reviews for this restaurant address in Durham.
Bennett Pointe Grill
Durham, North Carolina
4.5 stars from 932 reviews for this bar & grill address in Durham.
CAVA
Durham, North Carolina
4.5 stars from 1,447 reviews for this mediterranean restaurant address in Durham.
Viceroy
Durham, North Carolina
4.6 stars from 1,104 reviews for this indian restaurant address in Durham.
Playa Bowls
Durham, North Carolina
4.9 stars from 696 reviews for this health food restaurant address in Durham.
Rosati's Pizza
Durham, North Carolina
4.5 stars from 1,558 reviews for this pizza restaurant address in Durham.
Babymoon Cafe
Durham, North Carolina
4.5 stars from 1,138 reviews for this italian restaurant address in Durham.