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#26
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The Purple Bowl

Durham, North Carolina

Restaurant

This modern counter serve prepares fair-trade acai bowls & toast plus smoothies & coffee.

83.5
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#27
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Bluestone Grille

Durham, North Carolina

Restaurant

American chophouse in Hilton Hotel providing breakfast, lunch & dinner, with coffee bar & free WiFi.

83.4
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#28
Moody restaurant interior with polished service

Rosati's Pizza

Durham, North Carolina

Pizza restaurant

Italian chain eatery featuring Chicago-style deep-dish pizza, plus pasta & sandwiches.

83.4
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#29
Chef-led tasting counter framed in warm wood

M Kokko

Durham, North Carolina

Korean restaurant

Rustic-chic spot serving chicken-centric Korean eats, including wings, noodle & rice dishes & gyoza.

83.4
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#30
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Spotted Dog Restaurant & Bar

Durham, North Carolina

Restaurant

Funky little spot welcomes pets on the outside patio & vegetarians inside with veggie-centric fare.

83.0
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#31
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Dain's Place

Durham, North Carolina

Hamburger restaurant

Low-key hangout offering burgers & basic pub grub, plus craft beer, free Wi-Fi & sports on TV.

82.9
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#32
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Bonefish Grill

Durham, North Carolina

Seafood restaurant

Contemporary grill chain offering a seafood-centric menu, plus steaks & cocktails.

82.8
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#33
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Marco's Pizza

Durham, North Carolina

Pizza restaurant

Counter-serve chain serving up a menu of specialty or custom pizzas for takeout or delivery.

82.7
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#34
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Pizzeria Mercato

Durham, North Carolina

Pizza restaurant

Lively Italian venue offering locavore Neapolitan-style pies & craft beers in industrial-chic digs.

82.6
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#35
Chef-led tasting counter framed in warm wood

Merritt's Grill

Durham, North Carolina

Grill

Storied, down-home sandwich counter/corner store known for BLTs, plus beer, wine & sundries.

82.6
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#36
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First Watch

Durham, North Carolina

Breakfast restaurant

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

82.5
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#37
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Rise Southern Biscuits & Righteous Chicken - Durham Southpoint

Durham, North Carolina

Restaurant

Basic takeout counter serving a daily-changing menu of doughnuts & biscuits from 7 a.m. to 2 p.m.

82.3
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#38
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Brenz Pizza Co. Chapel Hill

Durham, North Carolina

Pizza restaurant

Service options: No-contact delivery, Delivery, Onsite services, Takeout, Dine-in. Popular for: Lunch, Dinner, Solo dining. Accessibility.

82.3
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#39
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Talullas

Durham, North Carolina

Turkish restaurant

Turkish specialties & cocktails served in cozy quarters with colorful hanging rugs & a bustling bar.

82.3
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#40
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Ideal's Sandwich and Grocery

Durham, North Carolina

Sandwich shop

Service options: Outdoor seating, Onsite services, Takeout. Highlights: Fast service, Serves local specialty. Popular for: Lunch.

82.2
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#41
Chef-led tasting counter framed in warm wood

Bullock's Bar-B-Cue

Durham, North Carolina

Barbecue restaurant

Family-owned area institution serving locals & celebrities hearty BBQ & sides since 1952.

82.1
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#42
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Allen & Son Bar-B-Que

Durham, North Carolina

Barbecue restaurant

No-frills, cash-only joint offering combo platters of classic, Carolina-style barbecue in cozy digs.

82.1
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#43
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Rue Cler

Durham, North Carolina

French restaurant

Comfy Parisian bistro with rotating menus & an extensive wine list that includes rare bottles.

82.1
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#44
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King's Sandwich Shop

Durham, North Carolina

Sandwich shop

Walk-up burger stand dishing out sandwiches, hot dogs & hand-dipped milkshakes since 1942.

82.0
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#45
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Italian Pizzeria III

Durham, North Carolina

Pizza restaurant

Family-run counter-serve pizza shop for hand-tossed pies & other Italian eats, plus sports on TV.

81.9
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#46
Moody restaurant interior with polished service

Queen Eggxpress LLC

Durham, North Carolina

Breakfast restaurant

Service options: Outdoor seating, Curbside pickup, Delivery, Onsite services, Takeout, Dine-in. Highlights: Fast service, Great coffee.

81.7
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#47
Chef-led tasting counter framed in warm wood

Tomato Jake's Pizzeria

Durham, North Carolina

Pizza restaurant

Festive Italian restaurant offering classic pizza, pasta, sandwiches & a weekly trivia night.

81.7
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#48
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The Fearrington House Restaurant

Durham, North Carolina

Fine dining restaurant

Accessibility: Wheelchair accessible entrance, Wheelchair accessible parking lot, Wheelchair accessible restroom, Wheelchair accessible seating.

81.5
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#49
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Tijuana Flats

Durham, North Carolina

Tex-Mex restaurant

Kitschy Mexican chain restaurant known for an extensive hot sauce bar & colorful, muraled walls.

81.5
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#50
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C&T Wok

Durham, North Carolina

Chinese restaurant

Familiar Chinese & Thai dishes, plus more adventurous Sichuan fare, in a subdued Asian-style room.

81.4
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