So how does this work?
We pick our top choices based on the quality of the food, service, and consistency over time. We’ll start off by giving you the best options overall for dining in Durham and then follow up with links to different types of restaurants in different neighborhoods at the end of this page.
Best Restaurants Durham
China Buffet Description: Buffet with a range of Asian options. Casual all-you-can-eat concept offering a selection of Chinese & other dishes. Address: 3720 Mayfair St, Durham, NC 27707, United States Phone Number: +1 919-403-7878 Website: https://chinabuffetnctogo.com/ Store Hours: Sunday: 11AM-8PM | Monday: 11AM-8PM | Tuesday: 11AM-8PM | Wednesday: 11AM-8PM | Thursday: 11AM-8PM | Friday: 11AM-8PM …
Neo-China Restaurant Description: Classic & contemporary Chinese cooking. Pan-Chinese cuisine, including some lesser-known dishes, served in a sophisticated room. Address: 4015 University Dr, Durham, NC 27707, United States Phone Number: +1 919-489-2828 Website: http://www.neochinarestaurant.com/ Store Hours: Sunday: 11AM-2:30PM, 4:30-9PM | Monday: 11AM-2:30PM, 4:30-9PM | Tuesday: 11AM-2:30PM, 4:30-9PM | Wednesday: 11AM-2:30PM, 4:30-9PM | Thursday: 11AM-2:30PM, 4:30-9PM …
Dragon Inn Description: . Address: 3823 Guess Rd U, Durham, NC 27705, United States Phone Number: +1 919-477-6310 Website: http://www.dragoninndurham.com/ Store Hours: Sunday: Closed | Monday: 11AM-2:30PM, 4-9:30PM | Tuesday: 11AM-2:30PM, 4-9:30PM | Wednesday: 11AM-2:30PM, 4-9:30PM | Thursday: 11AM-2:30PM, 4-9:30PM | Friday: 11AM-2:30PM, 4-10PM | Saturday: 11AM-3PM
China Wok Description: . Address: 3825 S Roxboro St UNIT 124, Durham, NC 27713, United States Phone Number: +1 919-544-0003 Website: https://chinawokatdurham.business.site/?utm_source=gmb&utm_medium=referral Store Hours: Sunday: 12-8PM | Monday: 11AM-10PM | Tuesday: 11AM-10PM | Wednesday: 11AM-10PM | Thursday: 11AM-10PM | Friday: 11AM-10PM | Saturday: 11AM-10PM
Golden China Description: Informal chain serving classic fare. Casual chain eatery serving a lengthy menu of Chinese classics, from lo mein to General Tso’s. Address: 1515-110B, N Pointe Dr, Durham, NC 27705, United States Phone Number: +1 919-220-3168 Website: https://www.mygoldenchina.net/ Store Hours: Sunday: Closed | Monday: 11AM-8:30PM | Tuesday: 11AM-8:30PM | Wednesday: 11AM-8:30PM | Thursday: …
Shanghai Restaurant Description: Chinese dining amid traditional decor. Chinese dining, including some less-standard dishes, in a subdued space with traditional sculptures. Address: 3433 Hillsborough Rd, Durham, NC 27705, United States Phone Number: +1 919-383-7581 Website: http://www.shanghaidurham.com/order Store Hours: Sunday: 12-2:30PM, 5-9:30PM | Monday: 11:30AM-2:30PM, 5-9:30PM | Tuesday: 11:30AM-2:30PM, 5-9:30PM | Wednesday: 11:30AM-2:30PM, 5-9:30PM | Thursday: …
Wok’n Grille Description: Chinese classics in a humble setting. Informal choice for standard Chinese dishes with lunch specials, online ordering & delivery. Address: 5311 S Miami Blvd, Durham, NC 27703, United States Phone Number: +1 919-474-8100 Website: https://www.wokgrille.com/ Store Hours: Sunday: 11AM-9PM | Monday: 10:30AM-9:30PM | Tuesday: 10:30AM-9:30PM | Wednesday: 10:30AM-9:30PM | Thursday: 10:30AM-9:30PM | …
Hong Kong Restaurant Description: . Address: 4711 Hope Valley Rd # 1K, Durham, NC 27707, United States Phone Number: +1 919-401-1972 Website: Store Hours: Sunday: 12-10PM | Monday: Closed | Tuesday: 11AM-10PM | Wednesday: 11AM-10PM | Thursday: 11AM-10PM | Friday: 11AM-11PM | Saturday: 11AM-11PM
Crab Sea Description: . Address: 4831 NC-55, Durham, NC 27713, United States Phone Number: +1 919-316-1311 Website: http://crabsea.com/ Store Hours: Sunday: 11AM-9PM | Monday: 10:30AM-10PM | Tuesday: 10AM-10PM | Wednesday: 10:30AM-10PM | Thursday: 10:30AM-10PM | Friday: 10:30AM-10:30PM | Saturday: 10:30AM-10:30PM
Neo-China Restaurant Description: Classic & contemporary Chinese cooking. Pan-Chinese cuisine, including some lesser-known dishes, served in a sophisticated room. Address: 4015 University Dr, Durham, NC 27707, United States Phone Number: +1 919-489-2828 Website: http://www.neochinarestaurant.com/ Store Hours: Sunday: 11AM-2:30PM, 4:30-9PM | Monday: 11AM-2:30PM, 4:30-9PM | Tuesday: 11AM-2:30PM, 4:30-9PM | Wednesday: 11AM-2:30PM, 4:30-9PM | Thursday: 11AM-2:30PM, 4:30-9PM …
Happy China Description: Chinese fare in sleek digs with a patio. Sit-down Chinese eatery with a modern feel & lunch specials offers takeout, but not delivery. Address: 2505 Durham-Chapel Hill Blvd, Durham, NC 27707, United States Phone Number: +1 919-237-2021 Website: https://www.myhappychina.com/ Store Hours: Sunday: 12-10PM | Monday: 11AM-10PM | Tuesday: Closed | Wednesday: 11AM-10PM …
Shanghai Restaurant Description: Chinese dining amid traditional decor. Chinese dining, including some less-standard dishes, in a subdued space with traditional sculptures. Address: 3433 Hillsborough Rd, Durham, NC 27705, United States Phone Number: +1 919-383-7581 Website: http://www.shanghaidurham.com/order Store Hours: Sunday: 12-2:30PM, 5-9:30PM | Monday: 11:30AM-2:30PM, 5-9:30PM | Tuesday: 11:30AM-2:30PM, 5-9:30PM | Wednesday: 11:30AM-2:30PM, 5-9:30PM | Thursday: …
Peony Asian Bistro Description: Pan-Asian dining in a casual atmosphere. Chinese, Thai & Japanese dishes including lots of sushi share the menu in a straightforward setting. Address: 3515 Witherspoon Blvd suite108, Durham, NC 27707, United States Phone Number: +1 919-419-8800 Website: https://www.peonyasianbistrodurham.com/ Store Hours: Sunday: 12-9:30PM | Monday: Closed | Tuesday: 11AM-9:30PM | Wednesday: 11AM-9:30PM …
Panda Express Description: Simple Chinese fast-food chain. Fast-food chain for Chinese standards, including some health-conscious options. Address: 120 Science Dr, Durham, NC 27708, United States Phone Number: +1 919-660-5080 Website: https://www.pandaexpress.com/userlocation/1756/NC/Durham/120-Science-Drive Store Hours: Sunday: 10:30AM-8PM | Monday: 10:30AM-8PM | Tuesday: 10:30AM-8PM | Wednesday: 10:30AM-8PM | Thursday: 10:30AM-8PM | Friday: 10:30AM-8PM | Saturday: 10:30AM-8PM
China Buffet Description: Buffet with a range of Asian options. Casual all-you-can-eat concept offering a selection of Chinese & other dishes. Address: 3720 Mayfair St, Durham, NC 27707, United States Phone Number: +1 919-403-7878 Website: https://chinabuffetnctogo.com/ Store Hours: Sunday: 11AM-9PM | Monday: 11AM-9PM | Tuesday: Closed | Wednesday: 11AM-9PM | Thursday: 11AM-9PM | Friday: 11AM-9:30PM …
La Tiendita II Description: . Address: 1915 Chapel Hill Rd # B, Durham, NC 27707, United States Phone Number: +1 919-493-1647 Website: https://order.tbdine.com/pickup/32690 Store Hours: Sunday: Closed | Monday: 9AM-8PM | Tuesday: 9AM-8PM | Wednesday: 9AM-8PM | Thursday: 9AM-8PM | Friday: 9AM-8PM | Saturday: 9AM-8PM
NO-BULL streeTacos Tacos Description: . Address: 3117-B, Guess Rd, Durham, NC 27705, United States Phone Number: +1 919-672-7627 Website: Home Store Hours: Sunday: Closed | Monday: 6-10PM | Tuesday: 6-10PM | Wednesday: 6-10PM | Thursday: 6-10PM | Friday: 6-10PM | Saturday: 3-10PM
Uncle Julio’s Durham Description: Mesquite-grilled Tex-Mex fare. Tex-Mex chain serving mesquite-grilled fare & margarita-sangria swirls in a hacienda-style space. Address: 8030 Renaissance Pkwy Bldg K Ste 885, Durham, NC 27713, United States Phone Number: +1 984-329-2900 Website: Durham Store Hours: Sunday: 11:30AM-9PM | Monday: 11:30AM-9PM | Tuesday: 11:30AM-9PM | Wednesday: 11:30AM-9PM | Thursday: 11:30AM-9PM | …
Cosmic Cantina Description: Mexican kitchen with very late hours. Organic Mexican eats plus beer & margaritas served in casual, cozy digs with very late-night hours. Address: 1920 Perry St, Durham, NC 27705, United States Phone Number: +1 919-286-1875 Website: http://cosmiccantina.com/ Store Hours: Sunday: 11AM-4AM | Monday: 11AM-4AM | Tuesday: 11AM-4AM | Wednesday: 11AM-4AM | Thursday: …
Taqueria Mi Pueblo Description: . Address: 1000 Holloway St #223, Durham, NC 27703, United States Phone Number: +1 919-688-3461 Website: Store Hours: Sunday: 11AM-9PM | Monday: 11AM-9PM | Tuesday: 11AM-7PM | Wednesday: 11AM-9PM | Thursday: 11AM-9PM | Friday: 11AM-10PM | Saturday: 11AM-10PM
Dos Perros Description: Classic Mexican fare & craft beers. Upscale Mexican standards & craft beers galore stand out at this hip, down-to-earth eatery. Address: 200 N Mangum St, Durham, NC 27701, United States Phone Number: +1 919-956-2750 Website: Vaccine Announcement Store Hours: Sunday: 5-9PM | Monday: Closed | Tuesday: 5-9PM | Wednesday: 5-9PM | Thursday: …
El Rodeo South Square Description: Standby for Mexican eats & drinks. Burritos, nachos, guacamole & other Mexican staples plus mixed drinks & a kids’ menu. Address: 3404 Westgate Dr, Durham, NC 27707, United States Phone Number: +1 919-402-9190 Website: https://www.elrodeodurhamnc.com/ Store Hours: Sunday: 11AM-9PM | Monday: 11AM-9PM | Tuesday: 11AM-9PM | Wednesday: 11AM-9PM | Thursday: …
Torero’s Mexican Restaurant Description: Casual eatery for Mexican favorites. Chain restaurant serving a varied menu of Mexican eats & margaritas in a colorful setting. Address: 800 W Main St, Durham, NC 27701, United States Phone Number: +1 919-682-4197 Website: Home Store Hours: Sunday: 11AM-9PM | Monday: 11AM-9PM | Tuesday: 11AM-9PM | Wednesday: 11AM-9PM | Thursday: …
NUVOTACO Description: Casual option for gourmet Mexican meals. Bright, cheery counter-serve spot known for its sophisticated takes on Mexican comfort classics. Address: 2512 University Dr, Durham, NC 27707, United States Phone Number: +1 919-873-3033 Website: Home Store Hours: Sunday: 11AM-8PM | Monday: Closed | Tuesday: Closed | Wednesday: 3-9PM | Thursday: 3-9PM | Friday: 11AM-9PM …
Super Taqueria Description: Casual outpost for Mexican staples. Laid-back Mexican joint offering traditional tacos, tortas & burritos with a variety of salsas. Address: 2842 N Roxboro St, Durham, NC 27704, United States Phone Number: +1 919-220-9884 Website: Store Hours: Sunday: 10AM-9PM | Monday: 10AM-9PM | Tuesday: 10AM-9PM | Wednesday: 10AM-9PM | Thursday: 10AM-9PM | Friday: …
Taqueria La Vaquita Description: Mexican eats & nonalcoholic drinks. Tacos, tortas & classic plates with fresh fruit waters & other Mexican soft drinks in simple digs. Address: 2700 Chapel Hill Rd, Durham, NC 27707, United States Phone Number: +1 919-402-0209 Website: Menu Store Hours: Sunday: 11AM-8PM | Monday: 11AM-8PM | Tuesday: 11AM-8PM | Wednesday: 11AM-8PM …
El Rodeo Mexican Restaurant Description: Classic Mexican meals & margaritas. Part of a local chain offering Mexican favorites, plus margaritas & beer, in a casual setting. Address: 3600 N Duke St, Durham, NC 27704, United States Phone Number: +1 919-479-9995 Website: http://elrodeonc.com/ Store Hours: Sunday: 11AM-9PM | Monday: 11AM-9PM | Tuesday: 11AM-9PM | Wednesday: 11AM-10PM …
El Patron Mexican Grill Description: . Address: 3438 Hillsborough Rd suite f, Durham, NC 27705, United States Phone Number: +1 919-937-9971 Website: https://elpatron.e-tab.com/#!/locations Store Hours: Sunday: Closed | Monday: 11AM-10PM | Tuesday: 11AM-10PM | Wednesday: 11AM-10PM | Thursday: 11AM-10PM | Friday: 11AM-10PM | Saturday: 11AM-10PM
Mez Contemporary Mexican Description: Stylish stop for modern Mexican fare. Modern Mexican fare & a wide array of tequilas served in a refined contemporary setting. Address: 5410 Page Rd, Durham, NC 27703, United States Phone Number: +1 919-941-1630 Website: http://www.mezdurham.com/ Store Hours: Sunday: Closed | Monday: 11:30AM-9PM | Tuesday: 11:30AM-9PM | Wednesday: 11:30AM-9PM | Thursday: …
Azteca Grill Description: . Address: 1929 Chapel Hill Rd, Durham, NC 27707, United States Phone Number: +1 919-403-2527 Website: http://www.aztecagrilldurhamnc.com/ Store Hours: Sunday: 10AM-8PM | Monday: 11AM-3PM | Tuesday: Closed | Wednesday: 11AM-9PM | Thursday: 11AM-9PM | Friday: 11AM-9PM | Saturday: 10AM-9PM