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Diners' Choice: Great for outdoor dining restaurants in Durham

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Updated 05 January 2025

Looking for the best restaurants that are great for outdoor dining in Durham? You’re in the right place. Each month, OpenTable analyses nearly 2 million global diner reviews from the past four months. We sort the results by location and category to help you discover new favourite restaurants. It's a great partnership: you book, eat, and review. We listen...and deliver the results for all to benefit. Enjoy!


A photo of Napoli Pizzeria & Gelateria restaurant
4.9
4.9 (103)
$30 and under
Pizzeria
Carrboro
About the restaurant
Offering small plates, True wood-fired Neapolitan pizza, housemade gelato, local beer on draft, wine & cocktails in downtown Carrboro!
Top review
Jean-Paul
Dined 6 days ago
Don't waste your time anywhere else, this is the best pizza in town.
A photo of Local 22 Kitchen and Bar restaurant
4.8
4.8 (1041)
$30 and under
Regional American (Southern)
Durham
About the restaurant
A Southern-accented gastropub with a strong local focus.
Top review
PeterVIP
Dined 6 days ago
Very friendly waitstaff, and great burgers.
A photo of Kipos Greek Taverna - Chapel Hill restaurant
4.8
4.8 (1113)
$30 and under
Greek
Chapel Hill
About the restaurant
Authentic Greek Taverna. An ode to the recipes of the Bakatsias family. Fresh ingredients right from the garden for brunch & dinner service.
Top review
Carol AnnVIP
Dined 2 days ago
Kipos never disappoints. The food is great and the atmosphere is very welcoming.
A photo of Seraphine restaurant
4.8
4.8 (556)
$30 and under
Creole / Cajun / Southern
Durham
About the restaurant
Seraphine is on OpenTable! We look forward to seeing you!
Top review
Janice
Dined 3 days ago
First time eating here, we enjoyed 2 main dishes that were delicious ( blackened res with crawfish etoufee and catfish with res beans & rice). The beignets for dessert were good, but still not quite like Cafe DuMonde in NOLA! Our friends loved their side dishes of duck fried potatoes, Brussels sprouts and sausage! Good wine list we will definitely go back for more soon!
A photo of Emmy Squared - Durham restaurant
4.7
4.7 (68)
$30 and under
Pizzeria
Durham
About the restaurant
Founded on an unconditional love of well-made food, we use only the highest quality ingredients for our famous Detroit-style pizzas. As Emmy Squared has grown, we’ve continued to make fans and receive accolades along the way, including winning Nashville’s Battle of the Burger, being recognized as one of "The Best New Burgers in NYC" (Gothamist) and one of the "20 Best Burgers in NYC" (Infatuation). Besides award-winning pizzas and burgers, you’ll find delectable appetizers, sandwiches, and salads on our extensive menu. We look forward to welcoming you to Emmy Squared Durham and sharing our unique take on American “comfort food.”
Top review
David
Dined 7 days ago
Great food in a fun atmosphere. Caesar salad was actually a highlight rather than obligatory…anchovies forward dressing on the coldest, crispest romaine…pizzas were fantastic and the crust was light and airy, while still haven’t a great chew…of course the cheesy crispy edges delivered the desired signature appeal. Would again, for sure. Free course from manager was also outstanding. Lucky to have in Durham. Recommend for sure
A photo of Nasher Cafe at Duke University restaurant
4.6
4.6 (857)
$30 and under
Contemporary American
Durham
About the restaurant
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.
Top review
DonVIP
Dined 1 day ago
Excellent service and interesting menu populated with interesting selections. We had a salmon sandwich filled with smoked salmon and a Cobb salad.
A photo of Carolina Brewery - Pittsboro restaurant
4.6
4.6 (106)
$30 and under
Regional American (Southern)
Chapel Hill
About the restaurant
Carolina Brewery is a brewpub located in Pittsboro, North Carolina that specializes in serving craft beers and American pub fare. The restaurant features a lively atmosphere with a full bar, patio and numerous televisions broadcasting sporting events. Carolina Brewery in Pittsboro serves lunch and dinner daily and offers a variety of menu items made using fresh, in season fruits and vegetables and locally raised beef. The restaurant offers an extensive menu of starters, soups, salads, sandwiches, burgers, typical pub fare and desserts. Featured entrées at Carolina Brewery in Pittsboro include chicken mac and cheese, down East BBQ plate, crab cakes, shrimp and grits and fish and chips.
Top review
DebbieVIP
Dined 7 days ago
We had a great lunch! Teagan is a great server and does a great job. We are still enjoying the shrimp/lobster quesadilla taco. Two os us are stuck on the salads. The food is good and the staff are very friendly. Malik walked by to wish us Happy New Year!
A photo of Nikos restaurant
4.6
4.6 (433)
$31 to $50
Greek
Durham
About the restaurant
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.

Top review
stacey
Dined on 29 Dec 2024
Wonderful unique foods prepped with care by the chef. Lovely ambiance
A photo of Carolina Brewery - Chapel Hill restaurant
4.1
4.1 (215)
$30 and under
Regional American (Southern)
Chapel Hill
About the restaurant
Since 1995, we have been proudly serving the locals, students and visitors to Chapel Hill. A lot has changed in both our town and the craft beer industry since we opened our doors as the culmination of a business school plan I wrote my senior year at UNC. Today, we celebrate our North Carolina roots with a made-from-scratch menu focused on Carolina foods in a newly renovated building. I hope you enjoy a true Carolina experience here at Carolina Brewery and will look for our award winning beers on your travels throughout the Carolinas.
Cheers,
Robert Poitras
Owner/Founder

Top review
Alexis
Dined 1 day ago
Great experience! Our server was prompt, the food was delicious, & great atmosphere for watching the game!
A photo of CO - Durham restaurant
3.6
3.6 (35)
$30 and under
Asian
Durham
About the restaurant
A modern take on traditional Southeast Asian cuisine. Pho | Ramen | Dumplings | Banh Mi | Sushi | Cocktails
Top review
Janis
Dined on 23 Dec 2024
The food took a LONG time to arrive- the waiter apologized that they were out of several items on the menu because the refrigerator was broken. I ordered sushi- not confidence inspiring. It was good, but the question of raw fish + broken fridge lingers…
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