Durham Dining, Bars and Pubs

Those unfamiliar with the dining scene in the Raleigh-Durham area are in for a treat. Looking for a fine dining experience at a nationally recognized, award-winning restaurant? No problem. Have a hankering for some good old-fashioned home cooking or want to try traditional southern soul food? You got it. Longing for a taste of European, Asian or Indian cuisine? You will find it all here.

Raleigh/Inside the Beltline

If you've come here determined to sample the local fare, start with breakfast at Big Ed's in downtown Raleigh's City Market. Yummy biscuits smothered in sausage gravy or a breakfast platter of grits and eggs will fuel you for an entire day of work or play. Enjoy a new twist on old Chinese at Five Star, where the dance floor fills up at night. At Tír na nÓg, or "Land of Eternal Youth," you'll find hearty Irish meat and potato style dishes. The restaurant with a funny name, Bojangles', specializes in bringing Cajun-style comfort food to Raleigh. The contemporary American cuisine at Frazier's is both elegant and eclectic.