Top rated American restaurants in Durham, United States to elevate your visit (Updated March, 2024)

Top rated American restaurants in Durham

Experience the best that Durham has to offer with our curated list of top-rated places. Sorted by average review scores from venues boasting over 30 reviews, these establishments promise exceptional quality and experiences to elevate your visit in the city. This list contains 57 places from American restaurant category.

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Lakewood Social

American restaurant

$ $$$

4.80 (73 reviews) (~2.41 km from centre)

Piper's In the Park

Sandwich shop

👍👍 Went here for the first time for lunch and it was DELICIOUS. I love that they have options for pick too or you can get a side soup or salad with a sandwich or wrap. The tomato basil tortilla for the wrap is delicious. They offered the wrap to be grilled or cold and it was so tasty grilled! The ingre...

$ $$$

4.70 (449 reviews) (~9.61 km from centre)

First Watch

Breakfast restaurant

Cafe chain for health-minded breakfast, brunch & lunch options such as omelets, salads & soups.

$$ $$

4.60 (2.2K reviews) (~9.4 km from centre)

American Hero Restaurant Durham

American restaurant

👍👍 UPDATED 02 September 2023: what else is there to say? Awesome people serving awesome food! If you haven't been, do yourself a favor and stop in - you won't be disappointed! ---------------------------- UPDATED 15 October 2022: Still a great place to get a great sub! ----------------------------...

$ $$$

4.60 (561 reviews) (~2.5 km from centre)

The Blue Note Grill

Bar & grill

Busy joint offering hickory-smoked BBQ, cocktails & regular sets of American roots music.

$$ $$

4.50 (1.5K reviews) (~0.85 km from centre)

Geer Street Garden

Gastropub

Casual hub for comfort food, beers & cocktails in a renovated former gas station with outdoor patio.

$$ $$

4.50 (1.1K reviews) (~0.77 km from centre)

Bennett Pointe Grill

Bar & grill

Longtime grill featuring a wide range of traditional American dishes & cocktails in a comfy setting.

$$ $$

4.50 (845 reviews) (~8.05 km from centre)

It's a Southern Thing - Ellis Crossings

Restaurant

👍👍 Noticed that there were people in the restaurant and realized they were open today. Turns out they were doing a soft opening. I have been so excited to visit and GOODNESS was it worth it. I got the buffalo chicken dip and the Pete’s loaf - both were every bit of amazing. The owner and the wait staff...

4.50 (103 reviews) (~7.48 km from centre)

Outback Steakhouse

Steak house

Boisterous Australian-themed chain serving steaks, seafood & other hearty steakhouse fare.

$$ $$

4.40 (4.2K reviews) (~9.76 km from centre)

Nantucket Grill

Bar & grill

Lobster rolls, chowder & American staples, in a comfortable, polished wood room or on the patio.

$$ $$

4.40 (2.1K reviews) (~8.84 km from centre)

The Refectory Cafe

Restaurant

Breakfasts, brunches & casual American food, with vegan options, in a colorful, casual setting.

$$ $$

4.40 (1.2K reviews) (~3.74 km from centre)

Biscuitville

Breakfast restaurant

Family-friendly daytime diner with biscuit sandwiches, breakfast platters & hearty sides.

$ $$$

4.40 (1K reviews) (~4.36 km from centre)

Five Guys

Fast food restaurant

Fast-food chain with made-to-order burgers, fries & hot dogs, plus free peanuts while you wait.

$$ $$

4.40 (1K reviews) (~9.59 km from centre)

Counting House

American restaurant

Chic locale in the 21c Museum Hotel for creative spins on regional American fare, plus cocktails.

$$$ $

4.40 (654 reviews) (~0.08 km from centre)

Bull McCabe's Irish Pub

Pub

Traditional Irish bar with burgers & pub-grub staples, TV sports, 20 beers on tap & sidewalk tables.

$$ $$

4.30 (1.7K reviews) (~0.3 km from centre)

Carrabba's Italian Grill

Italian restaurant

Chain eatery & bar serving a diverse menu of classic Italian fare in a family-friendly setting.

$$ $$

4.30 (1.4K reviews) (~9.36 km from centre)

The Dog House

American restaurant

😠 Need better trained staff. Cole slaw was watered down. Chilli wasn't fresh. Fries were the best of the meal. Guess I'll keep going to the one across town. SMH!

$ $$$

4.30 (580 reviews) (~5.19 km from centre)

Devine's Restaurant & Sports Bar

American restaurant

Open since 1978, this staple offers bar food, beer & drinks plus TVs to watch the game & live music.

$ $$$

4.30 (501 reviews) (~0.8 km from centre)

Currents Cafeteria

American restaurant

😐 I have been going to currents since I was a child. Same owners,same cook same lemonade. However in the recent year or two there are new owners, and I noticed 9/21 a new cook,new wait staff. The food just didn't have the love. I hope the old cook is ok I looked forward to seeing her although I never...

$ $$$

4.30 (330 reviews) (~3.81 km from centre)

The Loop Restaurant

American restaurant

👍 Ordered a kid meal plus a veggie sandwich for me. Nice side options, even the upgrades weren't expensive. Aisles are huge no problem having a stroller with me. Didn't love the bathroom setup but the walls in the main eating area were creative. Looked almost like art

$ $$$

4.30 (303 reviews) (~2.69 km from centre)

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Top rated American restaurants in Durham, United States