Diner cuisine: the best places to taste it in Durham

6 restaurant menus in United Kingdom, (the ranking and the list of restaurants are based on the number of recommendations received from users in the last month, currently updated to December 2024)
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Bone Appetit
Bone Appetit
99/100 (47 ratings)
Quick Bites
Diner
Diner
Cafe
British
British
Cafe
Café
British
Diner
"Lovely little cafe! Very well priced and delicious food - especially the home made chips! The staff are so friendly and it's great being able to..."
Jenny Thompson
"Really lovely staff. Great food, good portions and fantastic drinks. And there's..."
Paul Avery
"Great experience... Dog friendly.. Super service from friendly and very happy staff.. Will be back again with..."
Steven Hopkins
"Great cafe in an out of the way corner. Very good coffee. Caters really well for..."
Sue
"Can I just say what a nice little gem, the staff are so friendly, I am particular about my breakfast and this one hit top marks, very tasty at a good..."
David holden
"A hidden gem. Staff exceptional friendly, it has a real community feel and its dog friendly. The decor is amazing and breakfast was really good. We..."
Deborah Brown
"Visited this weekend with my elderly mam - what a lovely cafe. The staff were so attentive and pleasant. The building is light, bright and modern..."
Fiona Dale
"I am one of three old fellas that meet up for breakfast once a week at various cafes. This one is a little bit difficult to find but well worth the..."
Maurice Camp
"Beautiful dog friendly place, very clean and friendly staff. Food is lovely, had the corned beef pie and it was beautiful. Will definitely be coming..."
Helen Richardson
"I've been here a couple of times for a sandwich for breakfast (bacon, sausage and egg) and I've always been greeted warmly by the extremely friendly..."
Liam Crow
Doggie Diner Durham
Doggie Diner Durham
97/100 (1939 ratings)
Restaurants
Vegetarian Friendly
Vegan Options
Diner
British
Cafe
Cafe
British
Diner
Vegetarian Friendly
Vegan Options
Brunch
Breakfast
Lunch
Cake
Café
Diner
Café
British
Table Service
Wheelchair Accessible
Takeout
Reservations
Seating
Lunch
Brunch
Breakfast
Cheap Eats
"Absolutely lovely place staff were amazing and so friendly would highly..."
Rachel Cleary
"So attentive to my little fur baby, she loved her sausages. I really enjoyed my coffee and sandwich. Would recommend..."
Andrea Hodgson
"I can’t recommend Doggy Diner highly enough for you and your pooch. Great food, coffee and service - lovely..."
Peter Robson
"Visited today and was very surprised. Warm welcome, for dogs and owners. Lovely food. Cafe was lovely and warm. Plenty of space for dogs to..."
June James
"Visited with our lab who loved this place. Excellent set up for both humans and hounds. Would highly..."
Will Green
"What a lovely afternoon we had Thankyou very much doggie diner marvellous friendly staff delicious food can’t wait to return. Billy and Jesse had a..."
Anne Davies
"Had my girls second birthday today at the doggie diner... I booked the diner for a private party, I had 12 dogs invited and was such fun! Cake, pass..."
Bethany Stokoe
"Love this place! The food is fantastic for humans as well as dogs....and the staff are so friendly :) A definite place not to miss if you are out and..."
Spencer Askew
"First outing for our puppy pug hector he loved it meeting everyone and met a lovely puppy called ziggy too.. lovely food and lovely pots of tea....."
Lisa Lash
"Excellent place to visit with you’re dogs staff are really friendly will definitely go back..."
Vivian Brown
"What can I say about here.... our pugs renewed their wedding vows here today and the staff went above and beyond to make it such a special day. We..."
Jaime Stephenson
"Visited today with our nearly 13 yr old weim Oliver for a pre birthday treat (tomorrow). He was a little overwhelmed at first as he's never been in..."
Debbie Williams
"Went for coffee and cake this afternoon. Lovely clean environment with no lingering doggy aroma. Great range of treats for dogs and amazing cakes. I..."
Lindsay Entwistle
"We are regulars at the diner of which we have been going since Oct 2018. Very friendly place. Relaxed atmosphere. Friendly staff. Variety of food and..."
Tempy B
"Honestly the best wee place and I’m gutted I don’t get to visit here nearly enough. Staff are beyond lovely, we’re always welcomed so warmly on..."
Rhiannon Bell
"What fantastic place, Charlie, Oliver and Teddy all enjoyed a holiday afternoon..."
Paul
"Lovely food, staff were fantastic! So welcoming to our dog and my daughter. Will definitely..."
Steve Armstrong
"Everytime we visit we are warmly welcomed by the owner who always has time for a chat. The food is good especially the cakes and very reasonably..."
iialinaplays
"Lovely place for humans & dogs. And older vulnerable adults. Good food, lovely staff. Always make us..."
Tracy Young
"Excellent cafe and as name suggests very dog friendly. I have yet to find a more friendly cafe for dogs. Food is good and the selection of cake is..."
David Callan
"This is a great place for people and dogs. My 14 1/2 year old retriever, Megan loves going down for her breakfast sausages. Coffee and cakes are all..."
Martin Lee
"My boy have special treatment in DDD. Their staff are very friendly and gentle. Nice food and ambiance. Although it's. A bit far from my. Place but..."
Sheila Fortuna
Cafe Interlude
Cafe Interlude
94/100 (342 ratings)
Restaurants
Vegetarian Friendly
Diner
Fast Food
Fast food
Diner
Vegetarian Friendly
Brunch
Drinks
Breakfast
Dinner
Lunch
Bombay Potato
Jalfrezi
Tandoori Chicken
Cottage Pie and Chips
Spanish Omelet with Salad of the Day
Sunday roast
Vegetable
Chicken & Chips
Scone
Café
Diner
Fast food
Seating
Wheelchair Accessible
Buffet
Free off-street parking
Free Wifi
Accepts Credit Cards
Takeout
Television
Reservations
Breakfast
Dinner
Lunch
Drinks
Brunch
Cheap Eats
"I'm a regular here and can rely on guy and the girls to sort a lovely breakfast and lunch for me every work day. Always..."
Christie Fisher
"Lovely food, the full English was excellent. Friendly staff and excellent, fast service. thoroughly..."
Sarah Marsh
"Big thumbs up for fish and chip friday! Lovely staff with great service, I'm sure we will visit..."
Ellen Bell
"Lovely Fish and Chips friendly staff well..."
Alyson Bussey
"Fantastic breakfast great value and the staff are so cheerful and helpful nice clean restaurant it's a big thumbs up from..."
Nick Richardson
"Fish and chips.beautiful .clean .friendly.10/10 from..."
Paul Sutherland
"Great food choice - beautifully prepared and tasty ! Nice clean bright eating area - will defiantly call here again..."
Giles Walker
"Lovely food and great , friendly..."
Ian 'Yan' Lyle
"UPDATED REVIEW... Back for a second visit. This time was much better, we both enjoyed the meals. Portions were very good, food was ready within a few..."
Kelvyn Skee (K2LVN)
"Firstly, I must say that the service we received at Jay's Indian was exceptional. The staff were friendly, accommodating and went above and beyond to..."
michael ashton
"Didn't expect a lovely Indian eat in and take away in the middle of an industrial estate, service was friendly, price was reasonable. Got a chicken..."
Edd Scott
"Absolutely love this place, they go out of their way to cater to you, my daughter has intolerances and as I'm breastfeeding I avoid these foods, Jay..."
Laurie Dent
"Slightly gutted it’s not about the cost, but presentation of the poppadoms tonight always look forward to our Indian take away on a Sunday as..."
Sonia Roxby
"Very Nice Curry From Here Just Got The Simple But Lovley Chicken Korma + Mushroom Pilau Rice And I Enjoyed It A Lot The Restaurant Has A Very Modern..."
Solidfuel
"First time I've been back here since lockdown. Food was unreal as always.. All covid rules are being followed and the place is immaculate. One way..."
Leanne Prudhoe
"First time eating in the restauran. Got seated and served very quickly. Friendly and polite staff. Amazing food. Our new favourite Indian restaurant,..."
Mike Robinson
"Was saved by being let down by another local Indian restaurant. The food was great and quick service..."
Sarah Hall
"Fantastic, nice food good service and good people perfect..."
Stephen Seymour
Frankie & Benny's
Frankie & Benny's
84/100 (873 ratings)
Restaurants
Diner
Vegetarian Friendly
Gluten Free Options
Pizza
Italian
American
Vegan Options
Vegetarian Friendly
Gluten Free Options
Vegan Options
Brunch
Breakfast
Dinner
Lunch
Blueberry Pancakes
Burger
Traditional Breakfast
Escargot
Having Tea
Meatballs
New York Burger and Fries
Ice Cream
Chicken Bacon Honey
Chicken Wings
Mushroom Alfredo
Sirloin Steak
Pasta
Pesto
Salad
Spaghetti carbonara
Wings
Cappuccino
Hot Dog
Pepperoni Pizza
Siclilain Lamb Shank
Penne
Sirloin Steak
Meat Pizza
Chicken Wings
Punk IPA
Escargot
BBQ Chicken Pizza
Spaghetti with Meatballs
Hot Dog
"Visited frankie and bennys to try out one of the new vegan options. Staff pleasant and helpful as always. The new vegan burger was nice, and a good..."
Jo F
"Highly recommend. Excellent food and service. The decorations are also very nice. I will come back..."
YURi
"Food really good I ordered the hot wings and a meaty large pizza. Very tasty and food was nice and hot. The dessert tasted a little plasticy but..."
Shane Leusink
"First time we have been and we with our grandchildren. Very happy with both the food and service. There was a good choice on the menu from not so..."
David McGuckin
"As a family we always enjoy F & B's. The Durham restaurant is our favourite. The staff are brilliant and the food is always to a good quality. The..."
Brian Adams
"Went for Sunday lunch with my Mother who requires a booth and had one available straight away. The server was amazing and made Mum up a cocktail that..."
Billy Thomas
"Nice place if you are near the windows. Otherwise a bit dark. Food is nice. Download the app for vouchers. Without the vouchers I think the..."
E Hob.
"Had lunch with my sister yesterday at F&B Durham. Nicola was fantastic. Right balance between professional and friendly. Nothing was too much..."
MARK NEWBY
"Ive always had a good service at the Durham branch. Can be slow when not fully staffed or fully booked though (Ive had a party here as well) . Staff..."
Sam C
"Friendly staff who were great with the kids. The portions were massive, and the chicken salad came with what appeared to be an entire hen in..."
Ganondorf Salad
"Visited mid afternoon for lunch we were seated promptly and our waiter was called Stephen he was very friendly and saw to our every need quickly and..."
Karl Stones
"Paid GBP 71 for 2 course lunch for 5 persons including drinks. Restaurant with good food, friendly staff & nice interior. So the price was..."
Mike Antoni
"Brilliant service today!! Liam served our food & drinks, it was a fantastic experience for myself and my wife who is vegan. Scrumptious new menu and..."
Jack Gurr
Frankie & Benny's
Frankie & Benny's
77/100 (761 ratings)
Restaurants
Vegetarian Friendly
Gluten Free Options
Pizza
Italian
Diner
American
Vegetarian Friendly
Gluten Free Options
Brunch
Breakfast
Dinner
Lunch
New York Burger and Fries
Chicken Wings
Burger
Chicken Bacon Honey
Sirloin Steak
Mushroom Alfredo
Pesto
Siclilain Lamb Shank
Fish
Sirloin Steak
Spaghetti carbonara
Chicken Wings
Cappuccino
Pasta
Pepperoni Pizza
Salad
Hot Dog
Penne
Meat Pizza
Punk IPA
Escargot
BBQ Chicken Pizza
Hot Dog
Spaghetti with Meatballs
Blueberry Pancakes
Escargot
Traditional Breakfast
Having Tea
Meatballs
"Amazing food , staff very knowledgeable & helpful ..Very clean & happy with price �� Defo will return ..."
Steven Avery
"First class service and food.Willcertainly go..."
Mick Lynch
"Lovely food and the man that served us was really friendly and..."
Karen Waterman
"Visited frankie and bennys to try out one of the new vegan options. Staff pleasant and helpful as always. The new vegan burger was nice, and a good..."
Jo F
"Highly recommend. Excellent food and service. The decorations are also very nice. I will come back..."
YURi
"Food really good I ordered the hot wings and a meaty large pizza. Very tasty and food was nice and hot. The dessert tasted a little plasticy but..."
Shane Leusink
"First time we have been and we with our grandchildren. Very happy with both the food and service. There was a good choice on the menu from not so..."
David McGuckin
"As a family we always enjoy F & B's. The Durham restaurant is our favourite. The staff are brilliant and the food is always to a good quality. The..."
Brian Adams
"Went for Sunday lunch with my Mother who requires a booth and had one available straight away. The server was amazing and made Mum up a cocktail that..."
Billy Thomas
"Nice place if you are near the windows. Otherwise a bit dark. Food is nice. Download the app for vouchers. Without the vouchers I think the..."
E Hob.
"Had lunch with my sister yesterday at F&B Durham. Nicola was fantastic. Right balance between professional and friendly. Nothing was too much..."
MARK NEWBY
"Ive always had a good service at the Durham branch. Can be slow when not fully staffed or fully booked though (Ive had a party here as well) . Staff..."
Sam C
"Friendly staff who were great with the kids. The portions were massive, and the chicken salad came with what appeared to be an entire hen in..."
Ganondorf Salad
"Visited mid afternoon for lunch we were seated promptly and our waiter was called Stephen he was very friendly and saw to our every need quickly and..."
Karl Stones
"Paid GBP 71 for 2 course lunch for 5 persons including drinks. Restaurant with good food, friendly staff & nice interior. So the price was..."
Mike Antoni
"Brilliant service today!! Liam served our food & drinks, it was a fantastic experience for myself and my wife who is vegan. Scrumptious new menu and..."
Jack Gurr
The Poachers
The Poachers
76/100 (6806 ratings)
Restaurants
Diner
Vegetarian Friendly
Fast food
Diner
Gluten Free Options
Fast Food
Vegan Options
Vegan Options
Vegetarian Friendly
Gluten Free Options
After-hours
Brunch
Dinner
Lunch
bao buns
Mushy Peas
Burger
Juicy Lucy Burger
Fajitas
Chicken Parma
Topside of Beef
Roast Beef
Cheesecake
Beef
Sirloin Steak
Baguette
Chicken Kiev
Lite Bite Fish and Chips
Lamb
Steak & Ale Pie with Veg and Fish Chips & Mushy Peas
Pesto
Pasta
Chicken Katsu Wrap
Puddings
Fish
Salad
Cake
Pork
Chili
Salmon
Scampi
Fish & chips
Ribeye steak
Sausage
Onion Ring
Prawn cocktail
Coleslaw
Mixed Grill Platter
Milk
Fish & Chips
Onion Rings
Chicken Dinner
Beer
Curry
Homemade Chips
Sticky Toffee Pudding and Custard
Scampi and chips
Chicken Parmo
Yorkshire Pudding
Smothered Chicken
Sit down
Fast food
Diner
Parking Available
Highchairs Available
Full Bar
Accepts Credit Cards
Outdoor Seating
Reservations
Validated Parking
Seating
Wheelchair Accessible
Serves Alcohol
Brunch
Dinner
After-hours
Lunch
Mid-range
"We made reservations to have Sunday dinner here. We got to the restaurant, and they do not have us on their list. They said they could have us seated..."
Ina Bianca Vagay
"Made to feel welcome, outstanding food, plenty of it too and polite, attantive..."
Brigid Press
"Very busy and need to book for lunch but when you do you will understand why. An excellent menu of delicious and varied food with a friendly and..."
Sean Harte
"We had a very enjoyable evening. The food was amazing, best meal out we've had in a long time. Freshly cooked, good portion size, we took the end..."
Rob&helen Leaver
"Went with friends on their friends recommendation and from start to finish the whole experience was a delight. Spacious character pub with first..."
Terry Chittenden
"The Poachers in Metal Bridge is an absolute gem! This pub offers a delightful experience for both food and drink enthusiasts and train enthusiasts..."
Steven Huntington
"Great pub, great food and great service! Thanks! The parmo was massive! I didn't eat for two days..."
Nick Higney
"Fantastic service by extremely friendly staff, food was amazing and as others have said I can confirm the portions are huge and well worth the price...."
Damien Wilson
"Never fails! Ate there countless times and never had a bad..."
Laura W
"First time since 2012, and I took my mam for lunch as was her birthday. Service was excellent & food was great. Portion sizes are unbelievably large..."
Ross Turner
"Great food for our meeting and fantastic service from the staff. Easy 5 stars from..."
Canny Comps Ltd
"Food was really nice, good portion sizes with lots of selection. Disappointed some food items weren't available but the food we ordered was lovely...."
A CASSIDY
"Really nice Sunday lunch, Friendly..."
Ian Hanson
"Decent food, fair portions as I upgraded my chips to sweet potato chips for less than £2 extra and they sent a sharing plate of them instead of a..."
Katie Brownson
"Very busy place. Food very nice but huge portions. Steak & mushroom pie with chips lovely, veg (turnip, Carrots, garden peas ok) prices..."
Angel M
"Beautiful food and far too many nice things to try. Will take a good few visits to work through all the lovely menu. Lovely friendly..."
Marie McCarty
"Fantastic little place lived here since I was little and have never been there. We have been twice now and both times the food was fantastic the..."
Kingkloudz
"Hell's teeth! Make sure you're hungry because the shear mountain of food you get will floor you! I can eat, but, a starter and a main had me..."
Paul Banks
"Visited here for our anniversary meal. A lovely pub and place to eat overall. We both had starters and had a parmo for the main. The chips were..."
Mark Robinson