Lassiter's Durham Restaurant Review
Disclaimer: These opinions are my own. The list
is not comprehensive.
Since I've moved from Durham (August 2005), this page is no longer updated.
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| Restaurant | Address | Comments |
| Amante Pizza | 6209 Falconbridge Rd | Good local gourmet pizza |
| 3825 S Roxboro St | ||
| American Hero | 2011 N. Roxboro St | Neat local deli |
| 3810 N Duke St. | ||
| Another Thyme | 109 N. Gregson St. | Gourment Southern |
| Applebees | 3400 Westgate Dr. | Generic American |
| Arby's | 2115 Avondale Dr. | Mmm...Beef and Cheddar |
| 2115 Hwy 54 | ||
| 3311 Hillsborough Rd. | ||
| 5278 N. Roxboro Rd. | ||
| Ark, The | 1703 E. Geer St. | Soul food |
| Restaurant | Address | Comments |
| Baba Ghannouj | 225 West NC Hwy 54 | Great Mediterranean |
| 2200 West Main St | ||
| Babette's | 5828 Fayetteville Rd | Great local chef, sandwiches and more |
| Bahn's Cuisine | 750 Ninth St. | Mediocre Asian, but Vietnamese too |
| Bakus Tapas & Wine Bar | 746 Ninth St |
Spanish cuisine, expensive |
| Bali Hai Mongolian Grill | 811 Ninth St | Great choose-your-own meal |
| Bamboo House | 3600 N Duke St., Suite 4 | Mediocre Asian |
| Bandido's | 4711 Hope Valley Rd. | Mediocre Mexican |
| Baskin Robbins/Dunkin Donuts/Subway | 3799 Guess Rd | Chain Amalgam |
| Bennett Pointe Grill | 4625 Hillsborough Rd. | Great Southern cooking |
| Biscuitville | 1129 W. Club Blvd | Mmm...biscuits |
| 2822 Chapel Hill Blvd | ||
| 1810 Holloway St. | ||
| 3201 Hillsborough Rd | ||
| 3203 N. Roxboro Rd | ||
| Blimpie | 3409 G Hillsborough Rd. | Sub chain |
| Blue Corn Cafe | 716 B Ninth St. | Expensive for quality |
| Blue Nile, The | 2000 Chapel Hill Rd #4 | Ethiopian - give it a try |
| Bob Evans Farm Restaurant | 5419 Chapel Hill Blvd. | Home cooking chain |
| Bojangles | 1712 S. Miami Blvd | Sweet Tea |
| 2801 Guess Rd | ||
| 3558 Hillsborough Rd | ||
| 4150 Garrett Rd | ||
| 4525 N. Roxboro Rd | ||
| 4879 Apex Hwy | ||
| Bombay Grille | 2223 East Hwy. 54 | Good Indian |
| Boston Market | 3029 Auto Dr | Great Ceasar Salads |
| 1720 Guess Road | ||
| Brig's At the Park | 4900 N.C. 55 | Awesome brunch |
| Bruegger's Bagel Bakery | 626 Ninth Street | Chain bagels |
| 1831 MLK Pky. | ||
| Bullock's Barbeque | 3330 Quebec Ave | BBQ and Hushpuppies |
| Burger King | 4709 Hwy. 55 | Have it your way |
| 1605 US 70 East | ||
| 3414 N. Roxboro Rd | ||
| 3801 Guess Rd | ||
| 5275 N. Roxboro Rd | ||
| 1601 Hwy. 55 | ||
| 4829 Hope Valley Road | ||
| 1200 W. Club Blvd | ||
| 3400 Westgate Dr | ||
| 3520 Hillsborough Rd |
| Restaurant | Address | Comments |
| California Pizza Kitchen | 6910 Fayetteville Rd Suite 154 | Chain gourmet pizza |
| Camilla's Italian Restaurant | 5110 N Roxboro Rd | Good service and food |
| Captain D's | 2307 NC Hwy 54 | Great little seafood place |
| 4300 N Roxboro Rd | ||
| Chai's Noodle Bar & Bistro | 2816 Erwin Rd Suite 207 | Great Asian food |
| Chamas Churrascaria | 905 W Main St Suite 115 | Awesome skewers of meat! |
| Champp's Restaurant | 8030 Resaissance Parkwy Suite 855 | Good but expensive |
| Charlie's | 758 Ninth St | Ok burgers |
| Cheng's Garden | 3438 E Hillsborough Rd | Average Chinese |
| Chick-Fil-A | 1058 W. Club Blvd | Mmm...nuggets |
| 3429 Hillsborough Rd | ||
| 104 Residence Inn Blvd. | ||
| 3712 N. Roxboro Rd | ||
| 4001 Chapel Hill Rd | ||
| Chili's | 4600 Chapel Hill Blvd | Generic American |
| 6917 Fayetteville Rd | ||
| China Buffet | 3720 Mayfair St. | Great for a buffet |
| China Express | 2223 Hwy. 54 | Generic Chinese |
| China Inn | 2701 Hillsborough Rd | Generic Chinese |
| China King | 1821 Hillandalae Rd | Generic Chinese |
| China One | 4325 Hwy 55 | Generic Chinese |
| China Palace Express | 5210 Garrett Rd | Generic Chinese |
| China Star | 4639 Hillsborough Rd | Average Chinese |
| China Wok | 3825 S Roxboro St | Average Chinese |
| Chopstix | 2000 Avondale Dr | Average Chinese |
| Chuck E. Cheese | 3724 Mayfair St. | Where a kid can be a kid |
| Church's Fried Chicken | 2540 Fayetteville St. | Good fast food |
| 3400 N. Roxboro Rd | ||
| 942 N. Miami Blvd | ||
| CiCi's Pizza | 4600 Chapel Hill Blvd | So Cheap! So Much! |
| Cinelli's Pizza | 607 Broad St | Average pizza place |
| Cinelli's Ristorante | 5850 Fayetteville Rd | Average Italian |
| Cosmic Cantina | 1920 Perry St. | Excellent Burritos |
| Cracker Barrel | 3706 Hillsborough Rd | Country cooking |
| Restaurant | Address | Comments |
| Dairy Freeze | 4511 N. Roxboro Rd | Mediocre pit stop |
| Dale's Indian Cuisine |
811 Ninth St | Pretty decent Indian food |
| Devine's | 904 W. Main St. | Fun local hangout for b-ball watching |
| Dillard's BBQ | 3921 Fayettville St. | Great local BBQ |
| Doce | 2500 Meridian Pky #130 | Good lunch place |
| Don Cecilio's | 5279 N Roxboro | Great Mexican |
| Dorothy's Take Out & Bakery | 3600 N Duke St | Wonderful home cooking |
| Dragon Gate | 2000 Chapel Hill Rd | Generic Chinese |
| Durham Harley-Davidson Restaurant | 821 N Miami Blvd | Average food |
| Durham Pizza Restaurant | 4707 Hillsborough Rd | Good Local Pizza |
| Restaurant | Address | Comments |
| Eastern Lights | 4215 University Dr | Generic Chinese |
| El Corral Mexican Restaurant | 1821 Hillandale Rd | Average |
| El Cuscatleco | 4212 Garrett Rd | Excellent Salvadorean |
| El Dorado's | 4900 Hwy 55 | Average Mexican |
| El Rodeo | 905 W. Main St. | Good food, good service |
| 4215 University Dr | ||
| Elmo's Diner | 776 Ninth St. | Great local diner |
| Eno Cafe | 621 Broad St. | Wellspring's cafe |
| Esposito's Italian Eatery | 4201 University Dr |
Good and cheap |
| Restaurant | Address | Comments |
| Firebird's Rocky Mountain Grill | 8030 Renaissance Pky | Expensive for quality |
| Fish Mongers | 806 W. Main St. | Good local seafood |
| Foster's Market | 2694 Chapel Hill Blvd | Excellent local place |
| Four Square Restaurant | 2701 Chapel Hill Rd. | Good but expensive |
| Fowler's | 112 S. Duke St. | Neat local place |
| Francesca's Grill | 2530 Erwin Rd | Duke med center favorite |
| Francesca's Dessert | 706 Ninth St. | Mediocre desserts |
| Fuddruckers | 1809 MLK Parkway | Excellent burgers |
| Restaurant | Address | Comments |
| Garden Restaurant, The/Cattleman's Steakhouse | 3211 Hillsborough Rd | Good Steaks and Italian |
| George's Gourmet Garage | 737 Ninth St. | Expensive for the quality |
| Golden China | 1515 North Point Dr. | Pretty good Chinese |
| Golden Corral | 3800 Roxboro Rd | Huge Buffet...satisfy everyone |
| 5008 Hwy. 55 | ||
| 4055 Chapel Hill Blvd | ||
| Golden Spoon Restaurant | 3500 N. Roxboro Rd | Great local place with huge selection |
| Goodberry's Creamery | 3906 N. Roxboro Rd | Good desserts |
| Granny's Kitchen | 3600 N Duke St. | Good homecooked lunch buffet |
| Grayson's Café | 2300 Chapel Hill Rd | A neat small café |
| Green Tango Restaurant | 3211 Shannon Rd | Great salad restaurant |
| Guglhupf Cafe | 2706 Chapel Hill Blvd | Fantastic European bakery |
| Restaurant | Address | Comments |
| Handy Chinese Restaurant | 5279 N. Roxboro Rd | Average Chinese |
| Hardee's | 6116 Farrington Rd | Average fast food |
| 2721 Chapel Hill Rd | ||
| 4607 Alston Ave | ||
| 2000 Erwin Rd. | ||
| 3912 N. Duke St. | ||
| Miami & Raynor Sts | ||
| Heavenly Ham | 3710 Shannon Road | Excellent sandwiches |
| Hog Heaven |
2419
Guess Rd |
Great local BBQ |
| Honey's | I-85 & Guess Rd. | Mediocre but 24 hrs |
| Hong Kong | 4711 Hope Valley Road | Average Chinese |
| Hong Kong Chinese Rest. | 3003 Guess Rd | Dim sum on weekends |
| Restaurant | Address | Comments |
| I Love New York Pizza | 5428 New Hope Commons | Average pizza |
| Ichiban Japan |
4600 Chapel Hill Blvd |
Average express Japanese food |
| IHOP | 1821 North Pointe Dr |
Good for breakfast of course |
| International Delights | 740 Ninth St. | Good gyros |
| Italian Cafe | 3550 N. Roxboro Rd. | Excellent, Cheap, and Garlic Knots! |
| Italian Pizzeria | 113 Wellons Village | Good, cheap Italian |
| 3500 N. Roxboro Rd | ||
| 3823 Guess Rd |
| Restaurant | Address | Comments |
| Japan Express | 3409 K Hillsborough Rd. | Excellent and cheap |
| 3500 N. Roxboro Rd. | ||
| Jason's Deli | 5408 New Hope Commons Dr | Awesome chain deli |
| J. D.'s Place | 101 E. Chapel Hill St. | Southern and African food |
| Jersey Mike's | 2105 E. Hwy. 54 | Average |
| 3600 N. Duke St. | ||
| 2945 S. Miami Blvd | ||
| Jimmy John's | 738 Ninth St | Great subs |
| Jo Jo's Express | 905 W Main St | Nice hidden lunch place |
| Johnny Carino's | 6709 Fayetteville Rd | Average chain Italian |
| Restaurant | Address | Comments |
| La Fondita Taqueria | 2000 Avondale Dr. Space D | Authentic, no English on the menu |
| La Fonte | 3438 Hillsborough Rd. | Good Italian |
| La Regia |
2601
Apex Hwy |
Great local Mexican food |
| Las Palmas | 3814 N Duke St | Average Mexican place |
| Le Coco | 5277 N. Roxboro Rd | Excellent breakfast all day |
| Lone Star Steak House | 3630 Chapel Hill Blvd | Reasonable chain steakhouse |
| Los Amigos Mexican Restaurant | 2016 Guess Rd | Authentic Mexican |
| Restaurant | Address | Comments |
| Mad Hatter Cafe & Bake Shop | 603 Broad St | Awesome sandwiches and desserts |
| Maggiano's Little Italy | 8030 Renaissance Parkway | Pretty good Italian |
| Magnolia Grill | 1002 Ninth St. | Great but expensive Southern cuisine |
| Mayflower Seafood | 3742 Chapel Hill Blvd | Large servings and cheap |
| McDonald's | 2010 Roxboro Rd | They love to see you smile |
| 102 Morgan St. | ||
| 3117 Tower Blvd | ||
| 5450 New Hope Commons Dr. | ||
| 1708 S Miami Blvd | ||
| 5507 S Miami Blvd | ||
| 4717 NC Hwy 55 | ||
| 4301 N. Roxboro Rd | ||
| 3143 Hillsborough Rd | ||
| 204 W. Hwy 54 | ||
| 1000 Miami Blvd | ||
| Miami Subs Grill | 3536 Hillsborough Rd | Open late, good variety for a crowd |
| Moe's SW Grill | 6807 Fayetteville Rd | Awesome Tex-Mex |
| Mountain Valley Cafe | 2200 W Main St | Good for brunch |
| Restaurant | Address | Comments |
| Nana's | 2514 University Dr | Good but expensive |
| Nantucket Cafe & Grill |
5925 Farrington Rd | Good but expensive for lunch |
| Neo China | 4015 University Dr | Great Chinese |
| New China | 6118 Farrington Rd Suite G | Average Chinese |
| New China Cafe | 247 W Hwy 54 | Average Chinese |
| New Dragon Inn | 3823 Guess Rd | Average Chinese |
| Restaurant | Address | Comments |
| P F Chang's China Bistro | 6801 Fayetteville Rd | Fancy chain Chinese |
| Panda House | 3808 Guess Rd | Average Chinese |
| Panda Inn | 4600 Chapel Hill Blvd | Average Chinese |
| Panera Bread | 6910 Fayetteville Rd | Excellent sandwiches |
| Pao Lim Asian Bistro & Bar | 2505 Chapel Hill Blvd | Awesome Asian cuisine |
| Papas Grille | 1821 Hillandale Rd | Excellent Mediterranean |
| Parizade | 2200 W. Main St. | Good Mediterranean |
| Pasta Bella | 261 W. Hwy 54 | Great hidden Italian place |
| Peek-A-Boo's Bar & Grill | 754 Ninth St |
Greasy, but ok |
| Philly Steak Factory | 5410 New Hope Commons | Good cheese steaks |
| 4731 Apex Hwy. | ||
| Pipers | 3219 Old Chapel Hill Rd | Great local deli |
| Pizza Hut | 2107 E Hwy 54 | Average |
| 2105 Mineral Springs Rd | ||
| Pizza Inn | 3906 N. Duke St. | Good lunch buffet |
| Pizza Palace | 3218 Guess Rd | Good local pizza |
| Pizza Village | 2105 Avondale Dr | Good local pizza |
| Pop's | 810 W. Peabody St. | Neat local place |
| Pop's Pizzaria | 3438 Hillsborough Rd | Average pizza |
| Pucinella's | 4711 Hope Valley Rd | Average Italian |
| Restaurant | Address | Comments |
| Q Shack | 2510 University Dr | Awesome BBQ |
| Quincy's Cafe | 3530 S. Alston Ave | Great local diner |
| Quizno's Subs | 1835 MLK Jr. Parkway | Hot subs, good stuff |
| 2816 Erwin Rd | ||
| 202 NC Hwy 54 Suite 109 | ||
| 4900 Hwy 55 Suite 110 | ||
| 5311-E S Miami Blvd |
| Restaurant | Address | Comments |
| Rainbow Chinese Restaurant | 910 W. Main St. | Average |
| Randy's Pizza | 1813 MLK Pky. | Good local pizza |
| 4730 Hope Valley Rd | ||
| 1102 Broad St |
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| Red Lobster | 4416 Chapel Hill Blvd | Chain seafood |
| Rick's Diner | 4015 University Dr | Awesome local diner |
| 4711 Hope Valley Dr | ||
| Rockfish Seafood Grill | 8030 Renaisance Parkway | Fun seafood chain |
| Romano's Macaroni Grill | 4020 Chapel Hill Blvd. | Good chain Italian |
| Ruby Tuesday | 210 Hwy 54 | Americana |
| 1058 W. Club Blvd | ||
| Rudino's | 1515 North Pointe, Suite 108 | Good local subs |
| 202 NC Hwy 54 Suite 505 | ||
| 2103 Allendown Dr | ||
| 4911 Central Park Lane |
| Restaurant | Address | Comments |
| Saladelia | 4201 University Dr | Good variety, especially catering |
| Sal's Pizza | Hwy 54 Park Terrace | Average Italian |
| 1821 Hillandale Rd. | ||
| Satisfaction Restaurant | 905 W. Main St | Local Duke hangout |
| Schlotzsky's Deli | 3820 N. Roxboro Rd | Accept no Substitusky's |
| 4834 NC Hwy 55 | ||
| Select Seafood | 2003 Holloway St | Good local seafood |
| Shanghai Restaurant | 3433 Hillsborough Rd | Good for the price |
| Shell's Steak House | 2818 Chapel Hill Rd | Great local steaks |
| Shiki Restaurant | 207 West NC Hwy 54 | Great place for sushi |
| Shoney's | 1811 Hillandale Rd | Americana |
| Shrimp Boats | 2637 Chapel Hill Blvd | Good lunch specials |
| Sitar India Palace | 3117-D Shannon Road | Awesome Indian buffet |
| Souper Salad | 202 NC Hwy. 54 Suite 107 | All you can eat, great variety |
| Spartacus Restaurant | 4139 Chapel Hill Blvd | Great Greek |
| Stewart's Grill |
4711 Hope Valley Rd | Average lunchroom food |
| Subway | 1000 N. Miami Blvd. | You know, subs. |
| 2526 Erwin Rd | ||
| 3500 N. Roxboro Rd | ||
| 3600 Hillsborough Rd | ||
| 3705 Wake Forest Hwy | ||
| 401H Lakewood Ave | ||
| 2405 Chapel Hill Blvd | ||
| 4600 Chapel Hill Blvd | ||
| 4711 Hope Valley Rd | ||
| 5300 N. Roxboro Rd | ||
| 4900 Hwy. 55 | ||
| 1534 S. Miami Blvd. | ||
| 800 Park Dr | ||
| Sunset Grille | 5850 Fayetteville Rd | Excellent neighborhood place |
| Super China | 3117 Shannon Rd, Suite G | Average |
| Restaurant | Address | Comments |
| Taco Bell | 2101 E. Hwy 54 | Cheap, fast, mediocre |
| 3570 Hillsborough Rd | ||
| 3821 N. Duke St. | ||
| 3119 Shannon Rd. | ||
| Taqueria Mexicana La Villita | 2501 - C University Dr. | Good Mexican |
| Taverna Nikos | Brightleaf Sq. Main St. | Good Greek |
| Ted's Montana Grill | 6911 Fayetteville Rd | Great buffalo |
| Texas Roadhouse | 1809 North Point Dr | Average steak place |
| Tokyo Express | 3225 Guess Rd. | Average |
| Top's China Restaurant | 1205 University Dr. | Average Chinese |
| 1919 Holloway St. | Average Chinese | |
| Torero's | 800 W. Main St. | Good Mexican |
| 3808 Guess Rd | ||
| 4121 Chapel Hill Blvd | ||
| 748 Ninth St |
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| Tosca Ristorante Italiano | 704 W. Morgan St | Amazing Italian |
| Trin-B-Ago | 826 Fayetteville St. Unit 130 | Great Carribbean food |
| Tripp's Restaurant | 918 W. Club Blvd. | Americana, pretty decent |
| Tropical Smoothie Cafe and Deli | 6910 Fayetteville Rd | Mmm...smoothies |
| Tsunami Sushi & Noodles | 6118 B Farrington Rd |
Average sushi |
| Restaurant | Address | Comments |
| Uptown Seafood | 908 Fayetteville St | Good local seafood |
| Restaurant | Address | Comments |
| Varsity Ale House | 3019 Auto Dr | Great place to watch a game |
| Verde | 2200 W. Main St | Mediocre, not a large selection |
| Vin Rouge Bistro | 2010 Hillsborough Rd | Fancy French |
| Restaurant | Address | Comments |
| NONE |
| Restaurant | Address | Comments |
| Yamato Japanese Seafood & Steak | 1058 W Club Blvd Space 232 | Good Japanese |
| Yamazushi | 4711 Hope Valley Rd | Average sushi place |
| Restaurant | Address | Comments |
| NONE |