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Tony Roma's - Durham, Durham, NC

Tony Roma's - Durham

4.2
4.2
80 Reviews
$30 and under
American
Tony Roma's, Legendary for Ribs. Famous for So Much More. Tony Roma's offers a wide variety of culinary deliciousness in a casual dining atmosphere. Join us for our World Famous Baby Back Ribs, steaks and more. Let’s get saucy!

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2 people

7:00 PM


Booked 5 times today

Order delivery or takeout

Additional information

  • Dining style
    Casual Dining
  • Cuisines
    American, Steak, Seafood
  • Hours of operation
    Lunch Daily 11:45 am–4:00 pm Dinner Mon–Sat 4:00 pm–11:00 pm Sun 4:00 pm–9:00 pm
  • Phone number
    (919) 294-9870
  • Payment options
    AMEX, Discover, Mastercard, Visa
  • Dress code
    Casual Dress
  • Owned/operated by
    Black/African American, Latinx or Hispanic, South Asian/Indian, Women
  • Private party facilities
    At Tony Romas we have 2 beautiful private dining rooms that can seat 16, and 6 people. A great room to have a business meeting and meal or just get together privately with friends and family.
  • Neighborhood
    Durham
  • Parking details
    Hotel Parking
  • Additional
    Bar/Lounge, Beer, Cocktails, Delivery, Full Bar, Non-Smoking, Outdoor Firepit, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Private Room, Wheelchair Access, Wine

What 80 people are saying

Overall ratings and reviews

Reviews can only be made by diners who have eaten at this restaurant

4.2
4.2 based on recent ratings
  • 4.4Food
  • 4.1Service
  • 4Ambience
  • 4Value

NoiseModerate

Loved For

  • Durham

    Great for brunch

  • Durham

    Good for business meals

  • Durham

    Kid-friendly

  • Durham

    Hot spot

80 Reviews
  1. OpenTable Diner

    Raleigh

    2 reviews

    4.0

    2 reviews

    Dined 1 day ago

    overall4food5service4ambience4
    Great food!!! Service was okay. I would visit again. Baby back ribs and onion loaf was amazing.

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  2. OpenTable Diner

    1 review

    3.0

    1 review

    Dined on September 17, 2023

    overall3food2service3ambience3
    Nothing special. The bbq sauce is too smoky and not very sweet. The onion loaf is ok. The fries were passable. Not really worth the money spent really.

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  3. ExPatNYer

    Raleigh

    46 reviews

    3.0

    46 reviews

    Dined on September 11, 2023

    overall3food3service3ambience2
    If you're looking for great ribs, this is still the place you want to go even in North Carolina, and the fries are hot crispy and delicious. Their long-famous onion loaf, not so much: what once was a unique and delicious signature item is now mediocre regular onion rings squashed into a loaf shape. This store is attached to a Delta Hotel by Marriott, and has all the ambiance of an IHOP: very brightly lit, loud, and with uninspired furnishings. Service was fine, but given a not-very-busy evening there it felt a big sluggish.

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  4. David

    Raleigh

    68 reviews

    vip
    4.0

    68 reviews

    Dined on August 25, 2023

    overall4food5service3ambience4
    Food was great, service not so much but they were short handed and did the best they could do. Will definitely be back.

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  5. SusanK

    Raleigh

    5 reviews

    3.0

    5 reviews

    Dined on August 25, 2023

    overall3food4service1ambience4
    Our waiter was very distracted and unavailable. We would ask for a water refill or for our check and had to ask again after at least 10-15 minutes. The restaurant wasn't that crowded and there were plenty of waitstaff so that was not the issue. He would just go in the back of the restaurant and disappear for long amounts of time. Usually our service at this restaurant is great but this time it was a disaster.

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  6. Woundedwhale

    Orange County

    64 reviews

    vip
    4.0

    64 reviews

    Dined on August 22, 2023

    overall4food4service4ambience4
    Food was good but my wife and I were not able to substitute for coleslaw which we did not want because we were flying the next morning. Both of us changed what we ordered since we couldn’t Jane it the way we wanted.

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  7. Stella

    Raleigh

    15 reviews

    5.0

    15 reviews

    Dined on August 19, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Tony Romas was perfect! We all had the baby back ribs, and they were outstanding. I think our waitresses name was Blessing and she was so fabulous,quick and charming. Thank you very much.

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  8. SusieQ

    New York Area

    6 reviews

    5.0

    6 reviews

    Dined on August 12, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    We had a large family group of 12 and they handled it so professionally. Feel like I made a great choice!

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  9. Todd

    Raleigh

    14 reviews

    4.0

    14 reviews

    Dined on July 30, 2023

    overall4food3service4ambience3
    The server was very attentive however, the ribs don't taste as good as they did when they first opened up in this location. We were drawn to this place because we really like the food at the former location in Myrtle Beach, S.C. Unfortunately it seems like the food here has migrated to that of hotel food where it is co-located.

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  10. OpenTable Diner

    Raleigh

    1 review

    4.0

    1 review

    Dined on July 23, 2023

    overall4food5service5ambience3
    My waiter, Ronny was amazing. Very funny and attentive. We enjoyed our visit!

    Tony Roma's - DurhamResponded on July 24, 2023

    We love Ronny! Thank you for the great review. We look forward to seeing you again!

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  11. JasmineK

    1 review

    1.0

    1 review

    Dined on July 15, 2023

    overall1food1service1ambience5
    I took my friend to this restaurant for her birthday. The atmosphere was nice. But that’s where it ended. It took a while before we were acknowledged. Then we had to remind them to bring out the bread for us, which was cold in the middle the two times we told them about it. The bartender was extremely rude. She was our waitress as well. She never brought us bread. I let that slide. When our food came out EVERYTHING was scorched. It wasn’t extremely busy inside so I didn’t understand the reason for the cooking of the food to be rushed. Out of the 3 of us only one ate our meal. The bartender then came up and asked if we enjoyed our meal and I told her no. My friend told her that her sirloin was tough. The bartend told us that is one of the toughest meats to cook, being very dismissive. My ribs were burned and hard to chew. She walked away from my table while I was still talking to her! I asked another waitress to send the manager. When she came we voiced our complaints and she told us that we both chose tough meats to cook. I asked to be comped for the meal. She said she didn’t know if she could do that and had to speak to her GM. While waiting for her to speak with her GM we can see a older lady and a gentleman pointing at our table. The manager came back and said that our food was comped. This place has a lot of promise, but the staff is incompetent and rude as ever. It’s not worth the time or money

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  12. OpenTable Diner

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on July 1, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience3
    Enjoyable dinner. We hadn’t eaten at a Tony Roma’s in years and the BBQ ribs were exactly why we remembered..perfectly cooked with just the right amount of sauce. Steak was excellent as were sides. Waiter was friendly and accommodating. Dessert was delicious. We will be back. Only cons were music was a little loud ..there was a large party across the room but the noise level from conversations was not so high that you couldn’t carry on your own conversation. Overall very enjoyable evening.

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  13. DorothyJ

    San Francisco

    2 reviews

    4.0

    2 reviews

    Dined on July 1, 2023

    overall4food4service5ambience4
    We had a nice dinner. The only problem was that the AC was not working.

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  14. ivory9944

    Raleigh

    20 reviews

    4.0

    20 reviews

    Dined on June 18, 2023

    overall4food5service4ambience4
    Good food and portion sizes. Great value. The location is ideal for not having to hunt for parking.

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  15. OpenTable Diner

    Pittsburgh

    3 reviews

    5.0

    3 reviews

    Dined on June 13, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience4
    Unique location but great service and good food… would go back

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  16. ChristineL

    Raleigh

    3 reviews

    5.0

    3 reviews

    Dined on June 9, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Great to see a NYC favorite here in Durham! The food was delicious as usual. Service was great. The price is right.

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  17. Dennis

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on May 28, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Out server Juliette or Julie sorry if that’s not her name. But our group of 8 had a good time, she was very attentive and our food came out promptly and we will come back thank you

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  18. IdaJ

    Raleigh

    2 reviews

    4.0

    2 reviews

    Dined on May 26, 2023

    overall4food4service5ambience4
    I had the baby back ribs and my daughter had a steak. We went on a Friday night and there wasn’t a crowd at all so that was good. Our food was good, came out quick. The hostesses and waitress were very nice and friendly. We enjoyed it & somewhere new. We’ll definitely go back again.

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  19. MicheleG

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on May 20, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Excellent food for the price. Friendly staff and very efficient. Did not have a single complaint about anything. Mixed drinks were perfectly mixed.

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  20. SFLDiner

    Raleigh

    14 reviews

    5.0

    14 reviews

    Dined on May 7, 2023

    overall5food5service4ambience3
    Good as I remember from Florida. We have been up in NC for 15 years and missed Tony Roma’s.

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  21. elizzy

    Raleigh

    9 reviews

    5.0

    9 reviews

    Dined on April 26, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Amazing chef. Every item was delicious and great lunch price.

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  22. OpenTable Diner

    Raleigh

    17 reviews

    vip
    1.0

    17 reviews

    Dined on April 22, 2023

    overall1food1service1ambience2
    The food was terrible. Burgers were not cooked to temperature. The steak and appetizers were very salty. We had a large party and our waitress had a terrible attitude. We won’t return and recommend you spend your money elsewhere.

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  23. lanie

    Raleigh

    19 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    19 reviews

    Dined on April 22, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Wonderful ribs and side dishes. Wait staff was attentive and quite helpful. Service with a smile !

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  24. Tarheel1

    Raleigh

    33 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    33 reviews

    Dined on April 15, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Tony Roma’s is such a great addition to the restaurant scene in the Triangle. Their ribs are the best, and you will also find their rib eye steak is especially delicious and big enough for two. They also have the best hot bread you will ever find, and you don’t have to ask for it. Please save room for their desserts. They are large enough to feed the table. I am still eating my leftovers. Lastly, the wait staff are so helpful and efficient. You will want to tip them double. Do not miss a chance to enjoy an evening of culinary bliss. It is easy to find off the Interstate 40 in RTP.

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  25. StaceyE

    Milwaukee

    2 reviews

    2.0

    2 reviews

    Dined on March 31, 2023

    overall2food1service3ambience4
    The food was not very good what saved us from walking out was the drinks.. shout out to the bartender. There wasn't really anyone there but it took forever just to get the waitress to come to the table. Wasn't happy with the experience at all. Appetizers the onion loaf was soggy like it had been sitting for a while which could have been seeing the waitress took forever not sure if she was being over worked that night or what.

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  26. TeresaC

    Raleigh

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on March 26, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Danielle’s service was fantastic! The drinks were on point and the ambience was great for our small party.

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  27. Keyia

    Raleigh

    19 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    19 reviews

    Dined on March 12, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Awesome service and delicious food! We brought our kids along and my son really enjoyed the kids menu. We will definitely be back soon!

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  28. RandyB

    Raleigh

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on March 11, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    We used to live in Omaha, near a Tony Roma's, and went at least a couple times a month. We were thrilled to see one open in the Durham area. Food and service were great.

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  29. Sheck

    New York Area

    9 reviews

    5.0

    9 reviews

    Dined on March 5, 2023

    overall5food4service5ambience5
    Asked for a well done onion loaf and they kept it in the fryer only 30 seconds longer. Not as I requested. Ribs could have been hotter temperature. The skin on the back of the ribs was not removed as it should be in the prep. Ribs were very tender this time. Love it.

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  30. Woundedwhale

    Orange County

    64 reviews

    vip
    4.0

    64 reviews

    Dined on March 3, 2023

    overall4food4service2ambience3
    Food was good and servings large. Service personnel needed training. My wife’s salad came out without the salad dressing and she had to speak with four different people before the dressing was brought to the table

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  31. TRenee

    Charlotte

    2 reviews

    3.0

    2 reviews

    Dined on February 21, 2023

    overall3food2service4ambience1
    I didn’t enjoy my main course meals. However the drinks and the appetizers wings, mozzarella sticks, and onion loaf were good as well as the rum punch. I’d probably only get drinks if I ever went back.

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  32. WilliamG

    Raleigh

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on February 19, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Service was good Bartender was GREAT!!! Food was good

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  33. OpenTable Diner

    Raleigh

    1 review

    1.0

    1 review

    Dined on February 19, 2023

    overall1food1service1ambience1
    We were able to make a reservation on OpenTable just a few minutes before the restaurant closed (we didn’t know the restaurant closed so close to our reservation time. We waited about 10 minutes before being acknowledged. *the family behind us attempted to seat themselves, but were told that table wasn’t available/open* When we were seated, our waitress came by and asked if we wanted anything to drink. We asked if there was a drink menu — she then said the bar was closed. *that is when we found out how soon the restaurant would close* We just got up and left. Not sure if it was a restaurant issue or Open Table, but they surely didn’t make us feel like they valued our business.

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  34. OpenTable Diner

    New York Area

    2 reviews

    4.0

    2 reviews

    Dined on February 19, 2023

    overall4food5service3ambience4
    The wait was long to Get service they didn’t have enough servers. However, the food came out quickly and was good.

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  35. scottb

    Raleigh

    12 reviews

    2.0

    12 reviews

    Dined on February 18, 2023

    overall2food3service1ambience2
    Very disappointing. I was excited to learn that TR had opened nearby. Unfortunately the food and service did not compare to the many Miami area locations I would eat at in the 70's and 80's. In the 90's I worked at 3 locations, 1 as a service manager, 1 where I was a kitchen manager and then a General Manager in Coral Gables. There was no Pina Colada mix for my wife's drink. Then when my wife asked asked our server for a Sangria, the bartender forgot to make her drink. The restaurant was not staffed sufficiently for a Friday night.

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  36. KellyC

    Raleigh

    6 reviews

    1.0

    6 reviews

    Dined on February 18, 2023

    overall1food1service1ambience1
    Waited for a server or anyone to talk to us at all for 25 minutes after having a reservation for 4 days ahead. Heard the table next us was waiting 10 minutes for their check. So we left, and went to Longhorn. Very wobbly table, menu looked 2 years old. Lighting was very bright. Was really looking forward to it but this ruined my date night with my wife. Thanks.

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  37. OpenTable Diner

    San Francisco

    1 review

    1.0

    1 review

    Dined on February 15, 2023

    overall1food1service1ambience2
    Very poor customer food was overcooked they ran out of simple items that all even street side restaurants should have. Please 🙏 avoid going there.

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  38. OpenTable Diner

    Raleigh

    3 reviews

    3.0

    3 reviews

    Dined on February 15, 2023

    overall3food3service3ambience2
    The restaurant was overbooked, and the wait time was long.

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  39. OpenTable Diner

    Raleigh

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on February 14, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience3
    Very nice and cozy. Food we hot and good. Waitress was brand new and she did a good job on her first day of work. Will definitely go back.

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  40. JFree

    Raleigh

    2 reviews

    5.0

    2 reviews

    Dined on February 14, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    My wife and I first time here and we definitely will be back again. The food was great and the service was A1

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Safety precautions

  • Cleaning & sanitizing

    • Surfaces sanitized between seatings
    • Common areas deep-cleaned daily

FAQs

Tony Roma's - Durham does offer delivery in partnership with Uber Eats.

Tony Roma's - Durham is rated 4.2 stars by 80 OpenTable diners.

Yes, you can generally book this restaurant by choosing the date, time and party size on OpenTable.

Make a reservation

2 people

7:00 PM


Booked 5 times today

Order delivery or takeout

Google Map for Tony Roma's - Durham

151 Tatum Dr, Durham, NC 27703-8237

Additional information

  • Neighborhood
    Durham
  • Hours of operation
    Lunch Daily 11:45 am–4:00 pm Dinner Mon–Sat 4:00 pm–11:00 pm Sun 4:00 pm–9:00 pm
  • Cuisines
    American, Steak, Seafood
  • Dining style
    Casual Dining
  • Dress code
    Casual Dress
  • Parking details
    Hotel Parking
  • Payment options
    AMEX, Discover, Mastercard, Visa
  • Owned/operated by
    Black/African American, Latinx or Hispanic, South Asian/Indian, Women
  • Additional
    Bar/Lounge, Beer, Cocktails, Delivery, Full Bar, Non-Smoking, Outdoor Firepit, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Private Room, Wheelchair Access, Wine
  • Phone number
    (919) 294-9870
  • Private party facilities
    At Tony Romas we have 2 beautiful private dining rooms that can seat 16, and 6 people. A great room to have a business meeting and meal or just get together privately with friends and family.
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