Durham · Durham County, NC

Food & Drink in Durham

Scout analyzed 71 Durham places and surfaced the ones that actually fit food & drink.

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Typical spend

$40

Typical visit

1.2 hr

Best neighborhoods for food & drink

Ranked by how many matching spots Scout found in each area.

City Center

6 matching spots

Downtown

4 matching spots

Old West Durham

3 matching spots

Bull Durham

2 matching spots

Research Triangle Park

1 matching spots

Brightleaf

1 matching spots

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Bull Durham

PRESS Coffee Crêpes Cocktails

PRESS is a good spot for a casual coffee, crepe, or cocktail. Plan for a 1-2 hour visit, spending around $10-35 per person, especially if enjoying the outdoor seating at American Tobacco Campus.

FoodCocktailsShopping

$10–$35 typical45 min visitmoderate parking

Old West Durham

Local 22 Kitchen & Bar

This gastropub is a good spot for a relaxed dinner or drinks, suitable for an evening outing with friends or a casual date. Expect to spend $30-$60 per person and allow about 1.5 hours for your visit.

FoodCocktailsRelaxed

$30–$60 typical1.5 hr visitmoderate parking

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KoKyu

KoKyu is a good spot for a quick, casual meal that can serve as a primary activity or pair with a movie or shopping. Expect to spend $10-25 per person and about 45 minutes for your visit.

FoodRelaxedSocial

$10–$25 typical1.3 hr visiteasy parking

Old West Durham

Cloche Coffee

Cloche Coffee is a good spot for a quick solo coffee break or a casual meet-up with a friend, typically lasting under an hour. Expect to spend $5-15 per person for drinks and light snacks.

FoodShoppingRelaxed

$5–$15 typical45 min visitmoderate parking

Bull Durham

NanaSteak

NanaSteak is a good option for an upscale dinner or special occasion, particularly suitable for a date night or celebratory meal. Expect a visit of about 1.5 hours, with an average spend per person likely ranging from $75 to $150.

FoodCocktailsRelaxed

$75–$150 typical1.3 hr visitmoderate parking

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Bean Traders

Bean Traders is a comfortable coffee shop good for a quick stop or a longer, relaxed solo outing. Expect to spend 1-2 hours and around $5-15 per person for coffee and a snack.

FoodShoppingWellness

$5–$15 typical45 min visiteasy parking

City Center

Queeny's

Queeny's is suitable for a casual meal or drinks, pairing well with a downtown Durham outing. Expect to spend 1-2 hours and $15-40 per person on food and beverages.

FoodCocktailsRelaxed

$15–$40 typical1.3 hr visitmoderate parking

City Center

Little Bull

Little Bull is a suitable spot for an evening meal, potentially for a date or a casual dinner with friends, likely costing around $20-50 per person for food and drinks. It can be a good start to an evening out in downtown Durham.

FoodCocktailsRelaxed

$20–$50 typical1.3 hr visitmoderate parking

Research Triangle Park

Glasshouse Kitchen

This is likely a convenient stop for a weekday lunch, offering a quick meal in a business park setting. Expect a casual experience for a meal around $15-30 per person.

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$15–$30 typical1.3 hr visiteasy parking

Old West Durham

Juju Durham

Juju Durham is suitable for an evening meal focused on shared plates and drinks, making it a good choice for a date or a small group. Expect to spend 1.5-2 hours and $30-60 per person for food and a drink or two.

FoodCocktailsRelaxed

$30–$60 typical1.3 hr visitmoderate parking

Brightleaf

Nikos

Nikos is suitable for a casual meal in Brightleaf Square, perfect for lunch or dinner. Expect to spend $15-30 per person for a visit lasting about an hour, easily paired with other nearby activities.

FoodRelaxedSocial

$15–$30 typical1.3 hr visitmoderate parking

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Lulu Bang Bang

Lulu Bang Bang is a good spot for an evening meal with sushi and cocktails. Expect to spend $35-75 per person for about an hour and a half, often pairing with other local entertainment or a post-dinner drink.

FoodCocktailsSocial

$35–$75 typical1.5 hr visiteasy parking

Central Park

Foster Street Coffee

This coffee shop is good for a quick stop to grab a drink and a light bite, perhaps before starting a workday or as a break during a solo outing. Expect to spend $5-$15 for about 30 minutes.

FoodShoppingRelaxed

$5–$15 typical45 min visitmoderate parking

Burch Avenue

GRUB Durham

GRUB Durham is suitable for a casual meal or drinks, offering American fare and a rooftop bar. Plan for a 1.5-hour visit, with typical costs ranging from $15-$35 per person.

FoodCocktailsViews

$15–$35 typical1.5 hr visitmoderate parking

Downtown

Aaktun Coffee, Restaurant and Bar

Aaktun Coffee, Restaurant and Bar is suitable for a casual meal or coffee break, fitting well into a longer day of errands or as a low-key dinner spot. Expect to spend $15-35 per person for a visit lasting about an hour.

FoodCocktailsRelaxed

$15–$35 typical1.3 hr visitmoderate parking

Downtown

Cocoa Cinnamon

Cocoa Cinnamon is a good spot for a casual coffee, tea, or drinking chocolate break, especially with its outdoor seating. Plan for about an hour and expect to spend $5-15 per person.

FoodCocktailsShopping

$5–$15 typical45 min visitmoderate parking

City Center

Counting House

Counting House is a chic spot for dinner and drinks, ideal for a date night or a nice meal with visitors. Plan for about 1.5 hours and a cost of $50-100 per person, potentially pairing with a visit to the hotel's art museum.

FoodCocktailsArts

$50–$100 typical1.5 hr visitmoderate parking

City Center

The Oak House Durham

The Oak House is suitable for a casual coffee, beer, or wine stop, fitting well into a morning or afternoon outing for 1-2 hours. Expect to spend $5-$25 per person for drinks and light snacks.

FoodCocktailsOutdoors

$5–$25 typical45 min visitmoderate parking

Lakewood Park

Lakewood Social

Lakewood Social is a casual American restaurant, good for an affordable meal or a relaxed dinner. Expect to spend 1-1.5 hours and around $15-35 per person.

FoodRelaxedSocial

$15–$35 typical1.3 hr visitmoderate parking

Tuscaloosa -Lakewood

Guglhupf Restaurant

Guglhupf is a German-inspired restaurant with a bakery, good for a relaxed meal or coffee, or a casual dinner. Expect to spend $20-$60 per person for an hour and a half visit, potentially pairing with nearby shopping or a walk.

FoodCocktailsOutdoors

$20–$60 typical45 min visitmoderate parking

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Succotash Southern and Creole Kitchen.

Succotash is a good spot for a relaxed meal of Southern and Creole food, suitable for family outings or a casual date night. Plan for a 1-1.5 hour visit and expect to spend $15-35 per person.

FoodCocktailsRelaxed

$15–$35 typical1.5 hr visiteasy parking

Croasdaile Farm Master

Bleu Olive

Bleu Olive is a solid choice for a dinner outing, offering Mediterranean fare in an upscale setting. Expect to spend 1.5 to 2 hours here, with costs around $35-75 per person for food and drinks.

FoodCocktailsOutdoors

$35–$75 typical1.5 hr visiteasy parking

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ZincHouse Winery & Brewery

ZincHouse Winery & Brewery is a good spot for a relaxed afternoon or evening with friends or family, offering drinks and food in a scenic setting. Plan for about 1.5 to 2 hours and expect to spend $25-50 per person on drinks and snacks.

FoodCocktailsShopping

$25–$50 typical45 min visiteasy parking

City Center

The Durham Hotel

The Durham Hotel offers an upscale rooftop experience with drinks and a raw bar, making it suitable for an evening out or a pre/post-dinner stop. Expect to spend $30-$100 per person for drinks and light bites.

FoodCocktailsViews

$30–$100 typical2 hr visitmoderate parking