Durham Magazine

If your group chat is constantly asking, “Where should we eat?” – start here. 🍽️

Craving a perfectly stacked sandwich? 🥪 Fresh North Carolina seafood? 🍤 A date-night-worthy dinner?🍷 An award-winning cocktail?🍸 Or how about some legendary burgers and barbecue? 🍔🍖

You’ll find it all on this list – from celebrated MICHELIN Guide-recommended standouts and longtime local institutions to impressive newcomers, inventive global cuisine and so much more. 🙌💯

✨And the best part? Every winner was chosen by Durham Magazine readers.🏆

Ready to plan your next meal? Tap the 🔗 below to explore 27 of the best restaurants and bars in the Bull City and discover your next favorite dining destination.🍴😋🥂

27 Best Places to Eat in Durham, NC | Durham Magazine Reader-voted favorites – from Michelin-recommended standouts to impressive newcomers – representing some of the best of Durham's dining scene