7 Best Restaurants for Foodies in Durham

7 restaurants available nearby

1. Taberna Tapas

4.8

Exceptional(1763)

Price: Moderate

• Tapas / Small Plates • Durham

Booked 18 times today

Spanish Tapas Extensive Spanish Wine listFull barServing dinner

2. M Tempura

4.8

Exceptional(597)

Price: Very Expensive

• Japanese • Durham

Booked 3 times today

M Tempura is a foodie's paradise, serving traditional Japanese tempura in Durham. It has a high rating for its food, with reviewers praising the 'superb quality,' 'freshness,' and 'delicate flavors.' The service is also highly rated, with staff being 'polished' and 'knowledgeable.' The ambiance is also noted as 'incredible,' with a unique approach to the menu and a thoughtful, fine dining experience.

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3. Restaurant at The Durham

4.4

Awesome(526)

Price: Expensive

• American • Durham

Booked 6 times today

The Restaurant at The Durham serves an ever-evolving seasonal menu of American classics and regional specialties made with the bounty of produce, meats, cheeses and seafood from our local farms and purveyors. Start with drinks and sunset views on The Roof, followed by dinner in the Restaurant’s glass-walled dining room with striking mid-century design. Reservations made through OpenTable are for the Restaurant only. For Roof reservations and private event inquiries, please call 919-768-8831.

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4. Nasher Cafe at Duke University

4.7

Exceptional(853)

Price: Moderate

• Contemporary American • Durham

Booked 11 times today

The 125-seat indoor/outdoor Nasher Cafe overlooks the garden and sits adjacent to the Claes Oldenburg and Coosje van Bruggen "Corridor Pin" sculpture, providing a serene and beautiful ambience. The Nasher Cafe offers local and sustainable products forged into creative lunch, brunch and dinner menus. Guests can experience a world class museum as well as restaurant in one stop.

5. Jujube

4.7

Exceptional(1450)

Price: Expensive

• Contemporary Asian • Chapel Hill

Booked 7 times today

Jujube offers a unique culinary experience to the Triangle that brings Cantonese, Vietnamese, and Indian and Indonesian cuisine infused with the finest Western influenced flavors. We feature an extensive collection of craft beer, a wide variety of wines that elegantly complement our menu, as well as a refreshing assortment of signature cocktails. Escape the ordinary. Come enjoy our social and harmonious environment where Asian themed decor and soft lantern lighting awaits you. In the warmer months, enjoy dining al fresco on our screened patio. At Jujube we aim to bring you an eclectic myriad of tastes in an ambiance that brings together both the beauty of Asian tradition paired with a whimsical modern twist. Curbside Pickup and Dine in daily. Reservations or call ahead strongly encouraged.

6. Elements

4.8

Exceptional(2427)

Price: Expensive

• Fusion / Eclectic • Chapel Hill

Booked 17 times today

Elements is OPEN for DINE IN & TAKEOUT! From the moment you walk in to the last delicious morsel you will taste, we promise to deliver a unique and exquisite dining experience. Our cuisine combines classical as well as modern Asian and European cooking techniques to enhance the flavors of local and sustainable ingredients. Our menu changes often to capitalize on the freshest and most seasonal fare. We believe George Barnard Shaw said it best when he said. There is no love sincerer than the love of food." We couldn't agree more. From fork to mouth, we wish you good eats.Elements Team

7. Il Palio

4.7

Exceptional(1740)

Price: Very Expensive

• Italian • Chapel Hill

Booked 7 times today

Il Palio is an intimate restaurant in the Siena Hotel. We strive to emulate the best of the great Italian tradition of hospitality and quality at the table and in the glass. Our vision is simple – use the best local and Italian ingredients as purely as possible and serve them with comfort and pride. We cook as an Italian might in North Carolina.

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7 restaurants available nearby

1. Taberna Tapas

2. M Tempura

3. Restaurant at The Durham

4. Nasher Cafe at Duke University

5. Jujube

6. Elements

7. Il Palio

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