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Where to eat in Durham, NH
4 local favorites in Durham, NH, picked from best-of lists, local press and reviews. Updated Fri, Oct 9.
Local favorites in Durham
Burgers · $
Hop + Grind
17 Madbury Rd, DurhamWebsite(603) 397-5564
A downtown burger bar near UNH known for creative burgers, hand-cut fries, Nashville hot chicken, shakes, and local craft beer.
Known for burgers and milkshakes
New American · $$$
Three Chimneys Inn
17 Newmarket Rd, DurhamWebsite(603) 868-7800
A historic inn above the Oyster River whose dining rooms serve dinner Wednesday through Saturday, a go-to for special occasions in town.
Known for tavern dinners in a 1649 house
Pub & food trucks · $$
Tideline Public House
15 Newmarket Rd, DurhamWebsite(603) 868-1380
A downtown gathering spot pouring craft beer and cider, with rotating food trucks and outdoor seating instead of a kitchen.
Known for local beer with rotating food trucks
Pizza · $
Durham House of Pizza
Known around town as DHOP, a family-run Main Street pizzeria since 1976 serving pizza, subs and salads to students and locals.
Known for classic pizza and subs
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Nearby favorites
American tavern · $$ · Newmarket · 4 mi away
The Riverworks
164 Main St, NewmarketWebsite(603) 659-6119
A Main Street restaurant and tavern by the river with a creative American menu and live local music some nights.
Known for tuna tostadas and pulled pork
Breakfast & lunch · $ · Lee · 4 mi away
Sunny's Restaurant
250 Calef Hwy, Lee(603) 292-6607
A breakfast and lunch diner near the Lee traffic circle that locals know for filling breakfasts; closed Tuesdays and Wednesdays.
Known for Route 125 breakfasts
Pizza · $$ · Dover · 5 mi away
La Festa Brick & Brew
300 Central Ave, DoverWebsite(603) 743-4100
A downtown pizzeria baking pies in a brick oven, with craft beer, pasta, and cannoli; voted the Seacoast's top pizzeria in Best of NH 2026.
Known for brick-oven pizza
Breakfast & lunch · $ · Greenland · 8 mi away
The Country View Restaurant
692 Portsmouth Ave, GreenlandWebsite(603) 431-7426
A Route 33 breakfast and lunch spot with a woodstove and counter, known for Benedicts, an Irish breakfast, and homestyle comfort food.
Known for Irish Benedict and big breakfasts
Country store & deli · $ · Barrington · 9 mi away
Calef's Country Store
606 Franklin Pierce Hwy, BarringtonWebsite(800) 462-2118
A country store open since 1869 on Route 9, with a deli counter, aged cheddar, penny candy, and New England-made foods.
Known for Rat Trap cheddar and deli sandwiches
Farm-to-table · $$$ · Portsmouth · 9 mi away
Black Trumpet
29 Ceres St, PortsmouthWebsite(603) 431-0887
Chef Evan Mallett's bistro in an 1803 waterfront warehouse, cooking with local ingredients; known for its paella and fried almonds.
Known for seasonal bistro dishes
Mediterranean · $$ · Somersworth · 9 mi away
Anatolia Mediterranean Restaurant
2 Main St, SomersworthWebsite(603) 841-5372
Family-run Mediterranean restaurant at the foot of Main Street serving kebabs, falafel and meze, with belly dancing on Thursday nights.
Known for kebabs and falafel