50 Best American Restaurants near Durham

“I get food from Franz every day. Soooooo F 'in goood“

“The new gluten free cauliflower pizza is really amazing! Thank you so much! 💕 $10 pizza night on Thursdays makes it even better!“

“Delicious food here; highly recommend stopping in for food. I was referred by a friend who suggested and I am glad to have stopped in today for a roast beef meal. It was delicious and plenty of food to eat. Staff were very helpful land the shop was very busy which means they are a popular business.“

“Great food time and time again!“

“We recently had our wedding at the Inn and it was absolutely perfect from the ceremony, accommodations, cocktail hour on the patio, and inside reception space. Kelsey the coordinator was very helpful with the flow of the day and helping us at rehearsal. We gave the inn many tubs of decorations and the staff out together our dream wedding. We could not have asked for a more beautiful wedding.“

“it's a rite of passage if you go to UNH...

the basement is always chaotic, at least during the schoolyear. it's basically a club. so if you like crowded clubs, definitely come here. one downside is that the toilets in the basement have no dividers, and people make small talk with you as you do your business ?“

“We love it here. Great drinks, food, flavors. Go here! Service is great“

“location was easy to get to, staff was very friendly, food was DELICIOUS great music in background“

“I love the food. Just wish they would post a menu.“

“My sister and I stopped in for an excellent breakfast! I had the Sawmill Benny and she had the banana bread french toast
Both meals were amazing, piping hot and served pretty quickly. Great coffee also.
The waitress was very friendly
I can't wait to come back!“

“We had the best burgers here wow and the fries were spot on. The meat was fresh, pickles were small crinkle cut, onions seasoned perfectly lettuce shredded they all stayed on the burger. The bun stayed together was toasted. Fries seasoned perfectly . You need to come here!!“

“Happened upon this place because I was in the area and was hungry for lunch. The food and service were great, and I will be coming back often! Highly recommend!“

“Wow, what a treat this place was. Absolutely blown away. Totally exceeded all expectations! Great atmosphere. Very friendly and welcoming staff. Every dish from our apps to our mains were delicious! Can't possibly say enough good things about this place. Try it and you will most definitely not regret it! Keep up the good work!“

“I moved here 11 years ago and my first of many wonderful meals at the Riverworks. I especially liked the beer battered chicken fingers. But something has changed in the batter and I had them last night, 3/17/25 and they're not as good. Please return to the other recipe. But you are a favorite restaurant. Suellen Leugers“

“I stopped in for Salmon at 3pm cooked perfectly ...and staff was attentive..got a Ruben Delicious Sandwich to go ...had great dessert too“

“Excellent food and drinks! A fun spot to go for martinis. I've lived in the area for over 4 years and hadn't stepped in until last night. The pecan crusted chicken is SO TASTY. I would order that again in a heartbeat. We also had the buffalo chicken sandwich. The chicken was crispy and hot and the sweet potato fries were a nice accompaniment. They also brought out rolls with strawberry butter.

I tried 2 martinis, the grapefruit cosmo and the lemon drop (but I switched the blueberry vodka to raspberry vodka). Both were really good.

The place is split into 2 sections. The right side is the bar, which was packed and we weren't able to get a spot there. The dining room area to the left is a little bit quieter.“

“Railpenny burger was excellent. This was our first time there and we will definitely go back. The service was very good. We had a party of six and it was comfortable, they were busy but it wasn't too loud,easy to carry on a conversation.“

“Fantastic place to eat. Fast service, super delicious burgers and fries. Highly recommend. Won't disappoint.“

“Stopped here on a recent Sunday afternoon for lunch. I was expecting average quality, but I was so wrong! The food was far better than my expectations. The French onion soup was outstanding. Everything we ordered - buffalo chicken wrap, burger, and Mac n cheese were so good! We will definitely be back!“

“Great course and always in great shape.“

“Imagine walking into a gas station to pick up a drink, opening the door and smelling your grandmother's kitchen? I just had to try the hand battered tenders and bone in fried chicken and potato wedges! While waiting for my lunch regulars came in for sandwiches, roll-ups and cheesesteaks, the special for the day. There were some picnic tables outside but we grabbed our bucket of chicken and took it to go! The chicken was crunchy and crisp while remaining moist on the inside. Such a treat! While the atmosphere is not fancy it's friendly!“

“The location in Stratham, NH, has been my “go to” several times a week since their opening. I live nearby, and can’t help but indulge in the convenience of the location, not only for the great food (top-notch menu and preparation), friendly atmosphere (regular patrons who easily come to feel like family), and a staff that has made me feel like this is my “home away from home”. Special shout out to John, the best, most efficient and attentive bartender that I’ve known in all my years of dining out. And, without a doubt, I must add that Jess is also most delightful in every way. The management, host staff, and endearing wait staff (you know who you are) have made every moment I’ve enjoyed at the 110 Grill in Stratham the best of times. What more can I say? Drop in, often! I recommend it. You won’t be disappointed!“

“Amazing food, but even better service. Everyone was so happy there. What a nice change of pace!“

“We tried a restaurant for the first time tonight, Paddy’s American Grille on the recommendation from a friend. Beautiful building with inside and patio dining, another gem in Portsmouth,NH. We were warmly greeted and taken very good care of by Vanessa who was outstanding. The food, drinks, and dessert were all excellent! We’ll be back soon for sure, give them a try.“

“I have been coming here since I was a kid, and we love the food! We threw a party downstairs for my parents' anniversary, and everyone was so kind and helpful! The space was perfect, and the food was delicious. It really is a great place! Thank you for everything!“

“First visit and not the last Great culinary and wine pairing experience. Everything was right and delicious. I loved the kindness and humility of the chef and his team, as well as their real love for the products and willingness to share their passion. Bravo encore“

“Extremely good food and even better hospitality. These guys are extremely nice and welcoming. Recommend supporting this business.“

“I had an amazing jerk chicken meal here, the owner is so friendly! I can’t wait to come back“

“Just went for the first time and sat on the patio on a beautiful Saturday afternoon. SO GREAT. Drinks and food came out so fast, and our server was delightful. Highly recommend, can’t wait to go back!“

“The food and drinks were excellent, it’s a fun atmosphere and our waitress Cassie was wonderful.“

“We were there tonight and I would recommend everything! Food was delicious, portions where huge, prices were fair, service was excellent and seating was comfy. I had been here only once, many years ago and while I was disappointed that the steak tip salad was no longer on the menu, I ordered what turned out to be the best shrimp & pasta pesto I've ever had. My husband also loved his baked haddock. We plan to go back soon and while I'd love to try some other menu items...I'm already craving that pesto! (only thing missing was a dinner roll...because Italians always eat with a fork in one hand and bread in the other to soak up all the excess sauce!)“

“Awesome service! Great food!! We will be back!“

“Definitely enjoyed outdoor event for Fleetwood Mac Tribute. Staff was friendly, venue was clean, food was good. The people dancing were having a wonderful time. Loved it.
Even the police was kind when they notice my jeep had a tail light out.“

“Local’s has become one of my favorite places to eat on the seacoast! Wings are amazing, drinks are excellent, beer is cold and the pizza is out of this world. Don’t sleep on the salad because they have some real gems. Philly egg rolls are my favorite app too. The best quality is how friendly they are and it truly is a local vibe. I had my mother’s mercy meal there and everything was done with care and to perfection. I couldn’t have asked for a better place to celebrate her life. Definitely check them out sometime, you won’t be disappointed! Thank you Local’s for being a wonderful business in so many ways!“

“Unique and special seasonal breakfast place. No other place like it, and the best maple breakfasts.“

“We went to The Nook for the first time today and it was great! The food was wonderful but the staff was perhaps even better. Everyone was so friendly and accommodating, and it was a very welcoming atmosphere, even with two (often loud) toddlers. I was very impressed!“

“They were out of the most exciting things on the menu (to me), the Pork Belly and Wings but the staff was fantastic, attentive and friendly but not obtrusivley so. We sat downstairs, which had a lovely atmosphere. There are high ceilings, history on the walls and an open dining area. There was enough space between the tables for privacy and easy mobility throughout. The food was delicious and there was plenty of it. All in all I would repeat the experience and would recommend it. The steak tips were succulent and delicious.“

“This place is fantastic. Best breakfast I’ve had since I moved to New England.“

“Great grocery store, restaurants, Movie theater and exercise facilities all walkable from Veridian Residences!“

“Thank you to the Dover staff for kindly accommodating our group of nine, including dietary restrictions. The manager, reception and our server, Blake, were very understanding and professional, providing an enjoyable dine-in experience for us.“

“This is a 5 star restaurant the food is excellent my dad had the salmon in teriyaki glaze the seafood is very good. I had the chicken tenders they're very good as well cooked to perfection the waitress was personable and thorough the prices are fair and reasonable. Overall a great experience“

“We frequent The Office Lounge and will return time and again. We LOVE Oneta & her crew and are thrilled every time we come in. From meeting up with friends to large birthday gatherings…we just have a BLAST and enjoy everything we eat and drink here!“

“Visited Fury’s for a private event. The food was put together wonderfully and deliciously and everyone was very attentive to our needs. My cocktail as perfect. I remember these old mills (Clarostat) when I was a young girl and I was pleasantly surprised to see how they’ve been transformed! There’s an outdoor deck with picnic tables on the water. If I ever cruise back thru Dover again I would definitely make it a stop to eat and enjoy a cocktail.“

“The Applebee's here in Newington New Hampshire is a very nice place to go The atmosphere is always great and your waiter or waitress will be very prompt in asking you if you would like anything to drink and ask if you already to order or do you need some more time in their very understandable. There's several people that I know at the one in Newington for servers in their amazing thank you to the crew at the Applebee's in Newington New Hampshire for making the experience there awesome every time“

“Went on Thursday to meet a friend for a late lunch, I’ve been by the place but never inside. Needless to say I ordered a pizza and its hands down the best pizza i have had as long as I can remember! As we walked out we chatted about this place and now have a great spot to meet for food laughs and to talk about our work. He mentioned he saw a guy a couple of tables down get what looked like an awesome burger so i stopped by today and ordered it and it was just that, awesome!“

“They have the best food and very generous portions. Chicken parmigiana is the very very best. Can’t wait to go again and have the steak and cheese“

“We just discovered this spot! Former big lots haha way better then that by far! We didn’t know what to expect for some reason Verizon phone service didn’t work for us so while in the truck couldn’t see the menu etc. so we just went in on a Tuesday around 4pm got menus and then was handed happy hour menus my 9 year old got the taco salad, was missing the taco bowl but made it up with fried tortillas. My son got kids Mac he was disappointed it was Kraft and dry as a box Mac would be! Still he smashed it out. We got 4 happy hour apps and some drinks then we did the all in passes needless to say $200 later with tip our short trip turned into like 5 hours of memories and we have to come back! Worth it and the bartender she was great and on point. We will go back with the kids and without we’ll worth our 45 minute drive and the money!! So much to do for kids and adults being kids again! Thanks“

“Awesome Fish Din Din & bartenders are the bestest❣️“

“Nick did a phenomenal job accommodating my large and complicated order, requiring the kitchen crew to make a few items fresh to order. I wanted to try items from the lunch menu since they weren’t available on the dinner menu. They rang up as $13.79 per item instead of $8.99 per item shown on the menu. When I informed Nick about the price discrepancy, he resolved the matter very quickly and gave me a new receipt with the correct prices listed. The service Nick provided was exceptional, so I will definitely return to this location in the future based on that.“

“went there for lunch and my server kelly was on point and sweet as pie.“