29 Best American Restaurants near Durham

“I made this original listing and come here so often it's just perfect great for my budget super amazing atmosphere Theresa is so friendly and really makes this place what it is her wonderful personality food amazing too I can see why people drive from all over to eat here!“

“Neat little diner with great breakfast food. Son got the 1-2-3 (bacon, eggs and good sized pancake) and I got the Bidwell Egg (basically a bacon, egg and cheese bagel). Friendly service. Imagine gets a crowd later so glad we came early. Definitely worth a sit.“

“Jack’s Cafe in ChicoIt’s a little place on Main Street,Where everyone knows who you are.Immediately you feel right at home,No matter if you’ve traveled far.You hear a bright “hello” when you enter,Very nice at six-thirty in the morn.“Sit anywhere you like,” I heard someone say,Just like they’d known me since I was born.So, I sat in a booth by the windows,That run the full length of the place.There were only three others sitting at a table,Having coffee, talking stories face to face.They probably come in every morning,This must be their place to go.Tina has the coffee ready,She’s always the first server to show.She took my order, the senior special,Biscuits and gravy, bacon and fruit.The coffee was included, of course,With unlimited refills to boot.After a while, Michelle came on duty,A second waitress for all the hungry folks.I guess they know they’ll soon be busy,Serving breakfasts with sunnyside yokes.There’s take-out, of course, you can order ahead,Many people take their food home.It’s a constant stream of customers,Feeding themselves by using their phones.Then Leah arrived for her shift,That made three all at the same time.I knew my food was good but with three servers,The rest of the menu must be fine.What an incredible place I found,The ambiance and food is so “Rico.”Serendipity had brought to the best place in town,Jake’s Cafe in Chico.Henry Lansing WoodwardApril 29, 2024Chico, California“

“this place is totally amazing have to check it out delicious“

“Loved the food. It was a bit dark and the music was a bit loud for a Thursday night in a mostly empty bar, but once the DJ came in it was better. I didn't get a photo of our food but it's the best fish & chips I've had in the Chico area in the 10 months I've been looking for a fish & chips place. My husband had the naked pepper wings and loved them. Will be back again to try more foods and maybe dance next time :)“

“We love the food and all the events they put on. Comedy, music you name it!“

“My fiancé and I spent this past summer touring distilleries in Texas and California. On Saturday 12/23 I had the amazing opportunity of touring the distillery and having a tasting with the owner Kris. Kris is extremely knowledgeable and friendly. Everything my fiancé and I tried we loved. I had been searching for a honey whiskey that I like and I had not found one. The last one I bought was the garrison bros honey whiskey which I was not a fan of at all. Golden beavers honey run is hands down the best honey whiskey I've found and is the only one I've thoroughly enjoyed. After spending some time at the distillery with Kris we went to the still house. There we had 4 different drinks and they were all amazing. We had the whiskey sour, old fashioned, mint julep, and an apple drink I cant remember the name of. We did not leave the still house empty handed. We bought 7 different bottles of their product because it is just that good. We will definitely be back. Thanks again Kris for the awesome experience!“

“First time there and won’t be our last. Sandwiches were delicious. Staff nice and friendly.“

“Their food and atmosphere is very high end with prices to match, but a investment in the gift cards you can buy at Costco 20% off is yours to use anytime I was a big fan of the Sunday Brunch on their beautiful patio with local musicians, unfortunately I think Covid might have been a contributing factor to its discontinuation (I'm thinking staffing issues as with other local restaurants that either had to close or cut back hour, even though they were very popular prior to Covid) this still doesn't take away from all their other meal options of superbly creative food with a gourmet flavor profile! My servers have been extremely knowledgeable about the food served and its ingredients (I have major food allergies and a latex allergy so I need to know things like did the prep chef cut themselves and need to wear a finger cot,since as far as I know they still haven't made a Nitrile or vinyl one, I have had anaphylaxis from a salad the food prep cook at a different restaurant wore so I ask this of my servers to save my life and not all are as kind about getting this information as the servers at The Red Tavern have been and all know allergies possible cross contamination.“

“Great tour, loved the Mediterranean pizza in the restaurant.As a homebrewer, the tour was fantastic. Plenty of samples before, during and after the tour. I was awed to stand under 12 fermenters holding 24,000 gallons each. I was staying in Sacramento and it was only an hour and a half drive to Chico.“

“Hands down, the BEST BREAKFAST & VANILLA LATTE ever!!! @ Mom's Restaurant in Chico, CA. !!! Yeah, I said it. I had the absolute BEST Veggie Scramble and Vanilla Latte I've ever had, EVER in my life. It was so freaking good. I ate it all up, even though I was full halfway through. I finished it off, no regrets. Veggie scrambles are my thing and I can honestly say, Mom's version is the best I ever had the pleasure of savoring!! It had fresh spinach, zucchini, squash, broccolini, cauliflower, mushrooms, bell peppers, and cherry tomatoes, with Jack cheese, and chimichurri sauce. All of the veggies were so flavorful and at peak ripeness. The bacon was just as good, so mouth-watering delicious. To top it off, my Vanilla Latte was Amazing! Like, how did they hit the mark on Everything?! It was so busy on a Sunday too! We got there @ 11:10 am. We put our name down, the hostess said, "It'll probably be 20 minutes." It was 18 minutes. The restaurant was at full capacity and on the warmer side. Our waitress Karen was very friendly and punctual throughout our meal, and our food came out quicker than expected! The restaurant itself is beautiful and eye-catching. We felt comfortable and definitely enjoyed our time here! This is an absolute must stop in Chico for sure!!“

“When we said we were going to check out Chico, at least 3 different people said to go to the Banshee. And I'm so glad we did. This place was awesome. Big beer list, cool atmosphere, good service, and rock star food. I got the onion jam and blue cheese burger and it was perfect. Definitely get the Cajun fries. They know how to make quality food here and there were several things on the menu I want to try. I guess I will just have to go back! Don't skip this place when you're in town!“

“Great place for brunch but pretty expensive. Hash browns are $6 and don’t come with your order. The biscuits and gravy are the best we’ve ever had. The bread was amazing. Fantastic food“

“Always great food, friendly service and of course great beer!“

“The service is over the top! You always feel welcome and the food the best! Large portions. You never go away hungry. The desserts are so yummy and always something new to try!“

“This place is a real gem in Chico! Not a bad seat in the whole place. Great floor for dancing. Of course their beer is pretty good, I appreciate they set everyone up with water. The sound is wonderful. Big cheers to the person who brings the music to the big room, nothing but first class acts!“

“Hands down, some of the absolute best food and cocktails in town. Christian’s menu + Franco’s mixology skills and humor make a long day at work easily forgotten. This is my Cheers with WAY better “bar food.” ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️“

“Fantastic pool hall/sports bar & grill with 6 full-size tables and a 75¢ bar-size table. More than enough flat screen TVs to watch ALL games that are playing in real time. Can't really vouch for food yet as I've only had the grilled cheese sandwich so far. Free pool Sundays!Parking: Multiple spots in front, parking lot in back and plenty of street parking as it is located at the western edge of the Cal State Chico campus.Kid-friendliness: Not sure about exact rules regarding minors, but I know they can hangout on the billiards side of the establishment.Wheelchair accessibility: Of course it's ADA compliant, like it should be.“

“Me and a buddy met at twisted cafe to chat on a Friday evening around 5:30. The Mocha was insanely delicious but the hours say open until 7:30 they closed at 6:15-6:20 and though we weren't done with our drinks or chatting they kicked us out. Please change your hours so people don't have to get there order and leave! We hung out in front after they closed and 2 people came by and asked us if they were closed and that was at 7:00pm that could have been 2 more potential customers! Otherwise again mocha was awesome and staff was very nice just sucks when you see "closed at 7:30pm" then you have to leave at 6:20!“

“One of our regular go-to's. The menu has had very minimal changes the past 8 or so years we have been going but a few good options have been added. The outdoor bar and patio are the the best for our desires in this type of establishment. They have a HUGE outdoor tv and tvs in the bar that always play the games. Gets a little rowdy and fun during big games. The wait staff is not short staffed like most places these days and they do a good job. Well behaved dogs are welcome on the patio and on the few occasions we have taken our dog, the waitress always brings him a bowl of water, which we appreciate. While I typically get a basic burger or one of their delicious taco options, they are well known for the drunkin chicken sandwich. The seared ahi sandwich is also a great choice!“

“Fast service and a great place to play pool or darts. You pay by the hour for pool, but darts is free! Their birria tacos and curly fries are really good and I enjoy the Thursday Jazz Nights. It's a more chill place to go so a good place to start or end the night to wind down. Definitely kind of local, older guy vibe but with the right company you can have a good time.“

“Perfect patio time. Corn hole, completely locked and secure for littles to walk around (and, littles menu). Great music.“

“Everything. It’s perfect. The redwood sandwich co. That’s what’s on my mind Facebook. There’s a few places in town I will always visit. If you haven’t been here yet, you’re not trying hard enough. You’re hungry, you need a sandwich that feels like a sandwich. You don’t want one of those wimpy limp sandwiches that you find for $5. You know the ones, with the iceberg lettuce and the bread that tastes like nothing. You want a MANS SANDWICH. You’re not walking around on your twinkly toes. You might wear a tutu, but that doesn’t define your food desire. That’s right. You want mouth feel. You want to put it in your mouth and not talk for at least 10 minutes. You want food that makes everything stop and take pause. You’re grown, but this sandwich makes your hands look like a child. You’re ready to eat. And eat you shall. That tri tip sandwich is dripping with goodness. It’s a feast between two slices of bread. The thanksgiving sandwich makes you wish you spent your holiday here. Pair that with their soups that don’t quit, or their Mac and cheese that stops the world, you’re in food coma and all you’ve done is smell it. If you’re lucky, you’ll make it there when they have a pork belly special. It will turn you. You won’t know what hit you. But you’ll spend the month dreaming about that sandwich. You think you took a nap, but really, you closed your eyes to re live the feel of that sandwich in your hands, and no one had to know that you woke up eating your pillow. It’s ok, your secret is safe with me. Treat yourself. You deserve this.“

“Delicious meal @ The Cheese Steak Shop in Chico, CA. !! I placed a to-go order at the counter with a fine young gentlemen, who was courteous and friendly. The restaurant itself was modest and somewhat dated, but clean with an ample amount of tables and chairs. There were also straightforward instructions on a wall and a detailed menu above the ordering counter. We enjoyed a full Western Cheesesteak, half of a Classic, and perfectly cooked curly fries. Everything was delicious! The tender meat and melted cheese paired great with their fresh, flavorful hot & sweet peppers!! We would eat here again when we make it back to Chico for sure! Thank you.“

“Could be a little cleaner, but other than that this place is pretty neat. Each person in our group got very different items. We got everything from shrimp to burritos to chicken croissant sandwiches to pancakes lol. So everyone should be able to find something they like. The photos along the walls are really neat to see. If you have kids and are in the back larger room, you can test them to find the pictures that have "church" spelled wrong and see if they can find them. The half and half is refrigerated which I really appreciate. Very friendly staff. Sanitizer is close to the entrance and was nice and full.“

“Loved the food. It was a bit dark and the music was a bit loud for a Thursday night in a mostly empty bar, but once the DJ came in it was better. I didn't get a photo of our food but it's the best fish & chips I've had in the Chico area in the 10 months I've been looking for a fish & chips place. My husband had the naked pepper wings and loved them. Will be back again to try more foods and maybe dance next time :)“

“Nash's Restaurant Review I haven't been to Nash's in years, it was always a place where you could get a satisfying dish of food with a nice atmosphere. On this day, Nash's was hopping and busy with every table filled with happy customers. The wait was not long to be seated, once I received my menu with a 4 min wait my order was taken, in no time my plate arrived. My waitress Amy, was friendly and had a patient personality and excellent interpersonal skills, responded to all my questions about the breakfast menu. I ordered the half plate of Carnitas Benedict, that came with one poached egg on an English muffin with carnitas, avocado and dice tomatoes, all topped off with their delicious house verde sauce with a bit of cilantro, my choice of side was their hash browns, in my opinion "The Best Hash Browns In Chico" Nash's was just like I remember, really good food with a great staff. I highly recommend you stop in for a bite to eat and try the Carnitas Benedict Breakfast. I will definitely be visiting Nash's more often. All in all I'll give that visit a 5 Star Rating.“

“Usually when I go to Denny's it's always good service and always good foods always good atmosphere everything is as you'd expect.. It ain't as cheap as when I was a kid or even ten years ago, but for feeling like i'm at home with some good food its more than worth the extra price.“

“I like their style and commitment to good comfort food. A great spot to enjoy breakfast, hearty or otherwise!“