The Best 22 Restaurants Near Duke University

22 restaurants available nearby

A photo of Nasher Cafe at Duke University restaurant

1. Nasher Cafe at Duke University

4.8

Exceptional(792)

Price: Moderate

• Contemporary American • Durham

Booked 26 times today

The 125-seat indoor/outdoor Nasher Cafe overlooks the garden and sits adjacent to the Claes Oldenburg and Coosje van Bruggen "Corridor Pin" sculpture, providing a serene and beautiful ambience. The Nasher Cafe offers local and sustainable products forged into creative lunch, brunch and dinner menus. Guests can experience a world class museum as well as restaurant in one stop.

2. Juju Durham

4.7

Exceptional(2097)

Price: Moderate

• Asian • Durham

Booked 60 times today

Juju serves up small plates with bold flavors, each prepared creatively with attention to tradition, whimsy, local integrity, and, of course, deliciousness. In addition to its extensive and delicious menu, Juju features a dynamic beverage program of hand-made cocktails, Sake selections and a well-chosen list of artisan wines and craft beers.

3. Nikos

4.5

Awesome(167)

Price: Expensive

• Greek • Durham

Booked 42 times today

NIKOS offers a treasure trove of flavors distilled from Greece and the surrounding regions — spanning from the southern coast of Crete to the north of Mount Athos, and from the Ionian islands to the Aegean Sea.We invite you to embark on a culinary journey that encompasses health, wisdom, dreams, passions, and the timeless pursuit of ideas that transcend boundaries.

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4. Cucciolo Osteria Durham

4.7

Exceptional(1432)

Price: Expensive

• Italian • Durham

Booked 33 times today

Cousins Jimmy and Julian Kim welcome you to Cucciolo Osteria Durham! A sister restaurant to the original Cucciolo Osteria in Seoul, Korea, offering modern Italian cuisine with a twist.We are located in the same building as the Amtrak train station, just opposite side, next to West End Wine Bar.

5. NanaSteak

4.7

Exceptional(2318)

Price: Expensive

• Steakhouse • Durham

Booked 23 times today

NanaSteak offers high-energy upscale dining at its finest. Enjoy drinks and appetizers with friends at the beautiful and well appointed bar or dine from a menu full of local North Carolina fare. The award wining wine list offers many unique and interesting selections to compliment any meal. With an impeccable attention to detail, this is the perfect backdrop for an extraordinary evening. In short, NanaSteak is more than just Durham's finest steakhouse.

6. Little Bull

4.8

Exceptional(215)

Price: Expensive

• Fusion / Eclectic • Durham

Booked 44 times today

Little Bull is sincere, nostalgic comfort food, inspired by the palates of first-generation immigrant kids. Pocho cuisine is not a gimmick. Like Oscar, it’s a little bull-headed, but with no bullshit. It means more than loaded terms like “New American” or “modern Mexican.” And it’s authentic to Chef’s personal experience.“American food is undefined. But it’s been designated to certain ideas and people. It’s actually evolving, as much as our landscape is a melting pot. As much as my own identity as a first-generation American and chef.”Pocho started as a term used by people in Mexico to poke fun at the “American” kids who speak Spanglish. At Little Bull, pocho cuisine showcases the evolution of being a chef in America, inspired by every immigrant and their growing influence on our food.

7. Seraphine

4.9

Exceptional(126)

Price: Moderate

• Creole / Cajun / Southern • Durham

Booked 40 times today

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8. Counting House

4.5

Awesome(1473)

Price: Expensive

• Seafood • Durham

Booked 12 times today

At Counting House restaurant, led by Executive Chef Stephanie Klos, local cuisine meets bold flavors and playful execution. A seafood-driven menu set amongst the art of today, designed to provide you with an easy-going escape that will feed your soul. The bar and lounge is a welcoming place to taste innovative cocktails, sample local craft brews, and explore broad bourbon and wine lists.Reestablishing the warmth and vitality of a historic gem, Counting House combines contemporary design with architectural details including the building’s original terrazzo floors and arched windows.

9. Taberna Tapas

4.7

Exceptional(1646)

Price: Moderate

• Tapas / Small Plates • Durham

Booked 16 times today

Spanish Tapas Extensive Spanish Wine listFull barServing dinner

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10. Fairview Dining Room

4.7

Exceptional(1710)

Price: Expensive

• American • Durham

Booked 40 times today

Year after year, the cuisine served at the Fairview earns the highest marks among respected food critics and peer reviewers. Our Executive Culinary team is widely regarded for their unique "regional neo-American" specialties. The Fairview has received the prestigious AAA Four Diamond award for 25 consecutive years.From our ever-so-tempting appetizers to the last irresistible morsel of our homemade desserts, every meal at the Fairview is executed with discriminating taste and renowned attention to detail. The Inn's extensive wine list, recognized annually by the Wine Spectator Magazine, assures the perfect wine compliment for your meal. Exquisite food, impeccable presentation, attentive service, and a cordial, elegant ambiance make the Fairview the area's restaurant of choice.

Restaurants near Duke University

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22 restaurants available nearby

1. Nasher Cafe at Duke University

2. Juju Durham

3. Nikos

4. Cucciolo Osteria Durham

5. NanaSteak

6. Little Bull

7. Seraphine

8. Counting House

9. Taberna Tapas

10. Fairview Dining Room

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