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    Tony Roma's Durham

    3.6 (60 reviews)
    Closed 11:00 am - 10:00 pm

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    Pasta Primavera
    Nathanel J.

    Came by for a dinner after driving from ATL. My experience wasn't the best. I believe the place was short staffed but that wasn't communicated. Waited about 20 minutes to be seated but there was no host or anyone at the front. We decided then to seat ourselves at the bar instead of going somewhere else. The Bartender was very kind and made up for our initial impression but was obviously overextended. She tried her best to keep up with the drink orders and serving guest in the restaurant. The rest of the restaurant was quiet. No music playing. There were other guests drinking and maybe one or two servers. Food was okay as well. Nothing really stood out. We ordered the potato skins, pasta primavera, New York strip, and a couple of cocktails. It served the purpose we set out for. Overall this just seemed like a bad night for the restaurant and not how it normally operates. I would try again another time to see if there is a difference.

    Jason B.

    Fourth time I've been there this year. And it was a disappointment. Usually we get ribs, which are absolutely perfect. This last visit we got steaks. A ribeye and a sirloin. Both were fair. Our server was also the bartender and was very slow to deal with us. Plus, got the order slightly wrong, but not worth returning the food. The ribs are so good that we will go back but a real shame about the steaks. They should be able to do better than that. My sirloin was not tender nor flavorful and a little overcooked.

    Gabriel M.

    Place needs some remodeling inside, feels very dated. Food was pretty good, probably not going to blow your mind though. Ribs were very saucy. Service was excellent. Is definitely a convenient place if you're staying in the attached hotel.

    Steak medallion covered with asiago cheese sauce, and baby back ribs
    Courtney F.

    Went to this restaurant for an anniversary dinner. Ordered the steak medallions. And hubby ordered the steak medallions and half a rack of baby back ribs. The steak medallions was more on the tough side with little flavor . The baby back ribs had no flavor just a lot of sauce. The best thing was the green beans and the mashed potatoes that came with the meal. We did enjoy the drinks from the bar. I had a piña colada and my husband had an old-fashioned. Overall, the ambience was nice. I give it three stars because of the flavor and toughness of the meat. I will probably not come back to the establishment because of those reasons . It's overpriced for what we received.

    Really good burger
    Lori R.

    This chain restaurant is tucked away in the Delta Hotel in RTP. Staying in the hotel, it fit the bill for us for dinner. We were given a comfy booth and had very friendly service, good drinks and food and prices were surprisingly not as high as we thought they might be since prices weren't on the online menu. Husband had a burger which he very much liked. I had the shrimp scampi which was good, but very plain. Would have loved some spinach or something like that in it. The amazing part was the brownie sundae. I'm not a brownie or a sundae person, but let me tell you, it's a killer dessert!

    Tiff T.

    The food was great, the service was subpar (our waitress was very inattentive), and the ambiance is very bright and inviting (a welcomed change from the heavily dimmed restaurants). It is a nice and casual family friendly restaurant. They accept reservations as well, which I would highly recommend if you have a large party. We enjoyed the ribs (falling off the bone!), green beans, and fries, and chicken alfredo florentine. The food arrived at the perfect temp and everything tasted so fresh. We ordered the brownie bites with Oreo ice cream to go and it was the perfect dessert to end the night. This location is attached to a Marriott hotel so there is plenty of parking. I would definitely return to try their bbq trio, nashville hot chicken sandwich, or any of their delicious looking cocktails. They have a full bar area open for seating as well. Cons: They do not list their non alcoholic beverages, sides, nor do they have a kids menu on the main menu (not sure if they have one at all). We wanted something other than sweet tea (lemonade maybe) but that is all they had.

    Fried Mozzarella Sticks
    Claire C.

    Was staying in the hotel upstairs and ordered fried mozzarella sticks and a side of Mac and cheese for takeout. I tried calling a few times but wasn't able to get through on the phone so I ended up heading downstairs to order in person. Wait was about 20 minutes for takeout. Pretty average (no cheese pulls here) but definitely hit the spot.

    Ginormous Beef Ribs
    Lisa M.

    RTP is a tough place to find places for lunch and dinner sit down. My friend asked me to lunch at TR and I remember this place for PacNW. We had great food and service at lunch. Lunch portion nice chicken with Chicken Alfredo Florentine was so tasty! So good I came back with my husband for dinner! Much busier still great service, drinks and food. It's a bit bright lighting to set a more romantic mood but still really great. It definitely a chain but I appreciate an alternative steak, seafood and chicken place in RTP! And the servers are so sweet! Hey Sandra and Natasha!

    House side salad
    Amy S.

    Discovered Tony Romas was in Durham. Last time I ate at one was in Las Vegas years ago. I had to try this one. I thought the ribs were good, good flavor, no fatty bits, but weren't exactly fall-off-the-bone. The salad was very good. My brother-in-law got a Bloody Mary which he said was very good. The decor is very modern, not like the old Vegas restaurant. I think this is a cool addition to the area and will definitely go back and try again. I recommend making reservations.

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    Good burger, good onion rings, the side salad was very large. we had a very nice young man as a server.

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    2 years ago

    Good food and drinks. Nice staff. Sports bar atmosphere. Good place to go if you are staying in the Delta hotel.

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    Wonderful food, wonderful service. Andrea was great taking care of us. Would go there again

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    The ribs were not good. I didn't know there wasn't a kids menu. My waitress was nice.

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    3 years ago

    Probably the best alternative in the immediate area. Good service and basic food. Would recommend if you don't have a car.

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    4 years ago

    Great new choice and now open for lunch. Great staff and great food. Natasha at the bar is the best!

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    4 years ago

    Average greasy food. Ordered the crunchy shrimp. It was greasy and salty. Ordered the chips n spinach dip. It was ok. Had better.

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    3 years ago

    Quality food. Awesome bartender (Natasha).

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    7.6 mi
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    This is the way that BBQ should hit!!…read more We stopped in the "Shack" while visiting Durham. Having been huge fans of North Carolina style BBQ, we were not disappointed.My wife and daughter enjoyed the Pork Plate. By for me, I went with the two meat combo with Pulled pork and brisket. The pulled pork was spot on. It was perfectly smoked and almost melted in my mouth. With a touch of spicy vinegar sauce, I was gone to Carolina in my mind for the rest of the day. The brisket might have been some of the best I've ever had. It had a nice fat layer and was also "melt in your mouth" and juicy. The brisket didn't need any sauce at all. It was that good. The hushpuppies were the star at the table. My family considers themselves to be connoisseurs of hush puppies, and these were ranked in the top five. A respectable ranking from such a discriminating hushpuppy panel. The sides we sampled included collard greens, mac and cheese and BBQ beans. The collards and Mac and cheese were out of this world. I should have ordered a double serving of the collards. However, the beans were a huge disappointment. They were more like a bowl of sub-par chili than BBQ beans. If we return, they will not be selected. A great BBQ spot when you are in Durham. Highly recommend you stop by, if only to taste the brisket!

    I ordered the 2 meat combo with brisket and pulled pork, with mac and cheese and beans on the side…read more It also came with toast, pickles, and fresh onions. The meat was very tender and juicy, and I liked that the BBQ sauces and beans were flavorful without being overly sweet. The place has a cozy feel, with both indoor and outdoor seating. It can get pretty busy around lunch, but overall it was a great meal.

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    Inside. Part of the dining room. Ordering line in background.
    Inside. Part of the dining room. Ordering line in background.
    Three Meat Combo. $22.95. We chose Chopped Pork BBQ, Chili-Rubbed Beef Brisket, St. Louis-Cut Pork Ribs, Mac & Cheese, Creamed Spinach.
    Three Meat Combo. $22.95. We chose Chopped Pork BBQ, Chili-Rubbed Beef Brisket, St. Louis-Cut Pork Ribs, Mac & Cheese, Creamed Spinach.
    Close-up of Chili-Rubbed Beef Brisket, sliced. Part of our Three Meat Combo. $22.95.

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    Close-up of Chili-Rubbed Beef Brisket, sliced. Part of our Three Meat Combo. $22.95.
    It's a Southern thing: Kitchen and Bar

    It's a Southern thing: Kitchen and Bar

    4.0
    (721 reviews)
    8.6 mi
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    I love this place for consistently tasty food and a warm, inviting atmosphere. Every visit feels…read morerelaxed and welcoming, and the service is always on point. It's one of those spots where you can walk in anytime and know you're going to have a good experience. If you're looking for recommendations, the wings are a must‑try, and pairing them with a Bloody Mary never disappoints.

    So I asked yelp to recommend a place for a birthday dinner. This was the first on the list. So…read moresince I couldn't get a reservation on my birthday to the place I originally wanted to go, we decided to come here. There is plenty of parking on the backside of the building, paid parking out front, and be careful not to park in the apartment spaces on the side...they sounded pretty serious about towing. I had made a reservation but it was probably unnecessary as it was pretty empty when we arrived (it was about 5pm on a Saturday.) The waitress brought a bottle of water to the table and took our drink order. And I know that this place is literally call it's a Southern thing but can I mention how much I dislike drinking out of mason jars? I ordered the chicken n biscuits, my husband got the country hamburger steak plate, my BiL got wings, and my SiL got the crabcakes. We also orders charred jalapeno & sweet corn hushpuppies and frickles as an appetizer. I was VERY excited about my food. Y'all...the only thing that impressed me were the Frickles. Everything else was distinctly underwhelming. I also ordered Blackberry Betta Have My Money which was not that great. My SiL ordered a espresso martini that they said didn't come from a mix but she said it tasted like it was. The bathrooms were very clean. The decor and the vibe were great. Cute even. I really enjoyed that part of it. After dropping off our food, we never saw our waitress again unless we flagged her down for drink refills. It was especially frustrating since there was automatic gratuity added. And since the place wasn't that busy, it felt like she didn't feel the need to earn her automatic tip. Overall I was disappointed in my birthday dinner. I won't be coming back here.

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    Fried Green Tomatoes
    Fried Green Tomatoes
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    Dampf Good BBQ

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    4.7
    (137 reviews)
    4.2 mi
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    Dampf good bbq indeed.One of the best briskets and spare ribs we've had out of Texas. Can't believe…read morewe waited so long to try it! Mac and cheese was baller too. So was the creamed corn! My 9 month old went to town on the brisket (her first exposure) we have now set her standards high! There's ample benches under a covered structure, with fans to beat the heat! They also have a nice set up for the line/ wait with some foldable chairs. Very considerate! We went at an odd time on a weekday so wasn't as crowded ! Will definitely be back, excited to try the other items on the menu.

    For Mother's Day, my husband preordered 4 lbs of smoked brisket. My husband makes the BEST smoked…read morebrisket so I was a bit skeptical ,,, but Dampf, this brisket is truly the best we've ever had. We love bbq and I'm pretty sure we've had brisket from every bbq restaurant and shack in all of Wake county. This is THE best!! My husband says that the secret to this place is pre-ordering the day before. He's been there twice to find them sold out of brisket. The last time he went, he ended up with a bacon brisket sandwich. I only got a bite and it was soo good!! If you go on to their website, they have a cool story, too. They provide more than just great food but share a strong message of faith. Oh yeah, they got recommended by the Michelin Guide! https://guide.michelin.com/us/en/north-carolina/cary_2986745/restaurant/dampf-good-bbq

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    Dampf Good BBQ
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    So tasty.
    BBQ sandwich with loaded mashed potato salad

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    BBQ sandwich with loaded mashed potato salad

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