40 Best American Restaurants in Durham

“This place is a true GEM to Durham! I celebrated my birthday here with a group of 17 people and from the initial conversation with the staff they were extremely efficient, professional and accommodating! And the food…the food was incredible! The drinks were made perfectly, the service was top notch and the atmosphere was very accommodating. I 100% recommend this place, no matter the occasion! Thank you all for accommodating my large group and making sure we had an unforgettable evening.“

“I love Ally 26, the atmosphere is wonderful. The staff is always friendly and knowledgeable. The drink selection creative with many great options to choose from.“

“It sits nestled at a busy locale off the main strip. It can be easier or more difficult to get in/out depending on what direction you're coming from. The spot was definitely busy with customers around the lunch hour. The menu has good selections but not too overwhelming with choices. I decided to try the dogs and made it a combo. Order taking and check out was quick. This is not a sit in place. Instead you walk up to the order window and go for it. The server lady was professional when taking my order. To get my food took about 15 minutes. Everything was good overall. My only quirk was that it didn't seem like a lot of food. I definitely recommend you stop by and check it out when in the area.“

“The food is great. Very well managed. I’ll definitely go back!“

“Food was good and served quick. Service was outstanding. We sat in the bar area and our server was quick“

“Everything! Such a lovely atmosphere and amazing food!“

“Had very relaxing time with family. The food was enjoyable.“

“Absolutely delicious food and amazing service!!! 10 out of 10 !!!“

“OUTSTANDING!!! my family and I were there for the art exhibit and we had dinner there. the food was amazing and the staff was kind and accommodating. Do yourself a favor and spend a little time in this wonderful Cafe you will not be disappointed !!“

“The hotel is undergoing remodeling- the effect on the restaurant is that the windows are frosted so you cannot see outside. This makes it feel more cozy and intimate but i prefer to have a view of the golf course. This should be short lived renovations. Everything else is great at the restaurant.“

“They have fire live music! R & B night every Tuesday night, and live jazz every Wednesday. And it’s worth mentioning it that their breakfast selection is top notch as well.“

“Always friendly service and delicious food at the Amelia Island location!“

“I was picking an order today.
What a great atmosphere to be in. It is bright, the people that work there are full of welcoming kindness.
They did a great job with the food, and the brownies, are just delicious!! Absolutely delicious!!!
Thank you for a warm greeting, excellent service, snd a brownie that meets all the sweet tooth needs!!!
Illl be back🌻🌻

I called to let them know how much I love the brownie this evening.
I spoke with Sterling, and he was another example of outstanding customer service.
I appreciate you!!“

“I love a good ribeye, Tony Roma's served me the best, most perfectly cooked, tender ribeye I have EVER eaten in my life! The mashed potatoes and green beans were perfect as well! This was a fantastic meal and our server Vee was fantastic as well. we left miserably full and we will be going back!“

“It’s my first time eating here and I loved the food. I had egg and cheese omelets, home fries, bacon, and a fish patty. It was all very good. The staff were friendly and the I liked the atmosphere of the cafeteria. The only con I can think of is that I live so far away. I stopped by here on the way to a doctor’s appointment and I’m glad I did. I apologize for posting a photo of a partially eaten breakfast but I was enjoying this meal before I thought to take a picture.“

“I eould like to first say thanks to the owners Been going to this place for over 16 years. I love the guys that work there. Friendly environment and sandwiches always on point. They're getting old yall better get you one before its too late
#classic #nostalgia“

“Good food, great staff, and good comedy on Monday nights.“

“This place is amazing. We go there a lot and never leave disappointed. Katie is the best server and today a new cook Chris cooked our steak and it was the best filet I have ever had“

“great food and customer service“

“I want to express praise and gratitude to Desmond at the Durham Hotel. I had been calling the rooftop restaurant for a couple of weeks to try and modify a reservation for a birthday party and after five or six attempts, they had not called me back. I eventually called the hotel and Desmond answered and even though it is completely separate and outside of his job responsibilities, he took down all my information and reached out to them on my behalf . Desmond was able to modify my reservation so that I did not have to drive down there an hour each way. He was very professional and I enjoyed talking with him. He is definitely in the right line of work because I felt like I was talking to a friend. Details matter, and Customer Service should still matter. Thank you, Desmond!! Sincerely, William / reservation 9546“

“First time eating there this morning.I ordered the Grilled Chicken. Sandwich and Onion Rings! ABSOLUTELY DELICIOUS!!! THE STAFF WAS AMAZING! NOW I NEED TO TRY THE BREAKFAST“

“THE BOMB.COM ! Me and my fetus are addicted, yes I said my fetus 🤣“

“Had a great experience here ! Taylor was a great server , will definitely be back and will be asking for her !!“

“I had one of those Hawkdogs this past Saturday at our Neighborhood’s Block Party. The hot dog tasted incredible and that chili was out-of-sight. I can’t wait to see what the hamburgers taste like. I will definitely be buying from them again!“

“I don’t usually choose hot dogs for lunch but yesterday 8/7/25 my co worker recommended we go to the dog house.i was confused but went along with it.first of all let me say service was perfect but also fast.Norma not only was nice but very funny. I never thought placing an order would be so fun! Any ways im not gonna ramble on but for winch and a show i would definitely recommend the dog house on latte road Durham NC. And make sure Norma is there!“

“First time here! Blown away by the kind service from Emma and Dylan, not to mention the food was well priced and plentiful! I would not hesitate to recommend this restaurant. If you are in the area or staying at this hotel, give this place a chance! They really do a great job!!“

“Absolutely delicious! Wish you had a location in Greensboro,NC !!“

“Loved the friendly atmosphere and dog friendly“

“Always amazing hot dogs. This particular one is the only one I like to go to. The service is always great and food is hot and made to order. You can get the tailwagger(2 dogs, fries, and a med drink) for $8 and some chamge before tax. I got the bull dog(mustard, chili, and onions), and the ol' yallow(mustard, cheese sauce, and bacon bits). They also sell by the pint, quart and gallon(slaw, brunswick stew, bbq).“

“Twinnie’s has quickly become one of my favorite eateries at Duke! I come here at least once a week and it is always a pleasure to see the team. Special shout out to Jack who never fails to make my day! He is so kind, fun to chat with, and full of great recommendations. The food is top notch (cafe style entrées and drinks); seriously everything here is delicious. I’d recommend trying the daily specials or the classic Chicken Pita. Also, the seasonal pumpkin latte is back! I just drank it for the first time today and it won’t be my last. Check out Twinnie’s for good food and good vibes :)“

“Atmosphere is awesome and food was good“

“Excellent food and service. Always a pleasure.“

“Great experience but a little pricey.“

“Stayed at the hotel for the weekend. They warned us at checkin that the dining hadorw limited hours.

The bar was set from 4pm-11pm and the kitchen from 5pm-10pm.

We had gotten in around 9pm and a lot of people were just lounging on the area without food, so we approached the bar to ask for a table to eat, they told us we could sit anywhere, then came right over with a menu and took our drink order.

We ordered the Stuffed Avocado and Cheesecake.

I didn't love the stuffed avocado. It was more like salsa with avocado and sweet potatoes and onions.

Obviously that did not pair well with the cheesecake!

So we ate out veggies, cleared our pallettes with our drinks, and then chowed down on the cheesecake served with ice cream. That was delicious. Nothing out of the ordinary, but fresh and served with two spoons to share.

They were very attentive, keeping the water glasses full and asking if we would like more drinks as we would finish.

Overall, recommended!

Distinguish yourself as a person interested in food or drinks, else you will be assumed to be part of the lounging crowd.“

“A whole vibe for sure . Loved JJ. Will be back“

“Great food, great atmosphere, great owners! Cubano was terrific!“

“Looking for lunch one day and thought I would try Cafe Meridian. One time is all it took. My new favorite lunch spot. Everything I have tried is tasty. Tried the Fiesta chicken. Would eat that daily! Yum.“

“I had lunch here with family. We had a great time, our waitress was awesome as was the food. I would definitely return.“

“good presentation on food and God customer service. No wait.“