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Best Restaurants for Local Ingredients in Durham

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A photo of 1606 Restaurant and Oyster Bar restaurant
1. 1606 Restaurant and Oyster Bar
4.4
Awesome(2208)
$$$$
• American • Gloucester
Booked 27 times today
Always a pleasure❣️BestEeggs Benedict ever. We go just about twice a month with my stepdad & it’s always perfect! Sundays server was Holly she was great‼️
A photo of Laconia Local Eatery restaurant
2. Laconia Local Eatery
4.6
Exceptional(160)
$$$$
• American • Laconia
Booked 5 times today
Local Eatery has been and continues to be a well kept secret. Not sure why because it’s far and away one of the best restaurants in the Lakes Region. Everything is prepared and presented with expert care. There is a focus on local ingredients. The menu is always interesting and deviates in a positive way from standard fare. As an example, I ordered a Five Spice Duck Breast and my wife had a Shrimp Gnocchi dish. Both were delicious. Our craft cocktail and mocktail were perfect and our server was friendly and pretty. Five stars! Looking forward to going back.
A photo of Epoch Restaurant & Bar restaurant
3. Epoch Restaurant & Bar
4.4
Awesome(918)
$$$$
• American • Exeter
Booked 12 times today
We practically had the place to ourselves 5-6:30 on a Thursday— farmers market day in Exeter. Cannot understand why. It is a high end place, to be sure, but the food was delicious, the ambiance lovely, and the service top notch. Unique offerings for a vegetarian, and a US-focused wine list. Wish i lived closer to come more often.
A photo of The Foundry restaurant
4. The Foundry
4.5
Awesome(2676)
$$$$
• Contemporary American • Manchester
Booked 29 times today
Really enjoyed the brunch! Food was great, so many options. Friendly servers, great atmosphere. We will definitely be back!
A photo of Two-Fifty Market restaurant
5. Two-Fifty Market
3.9
Excellent(167)
$$$$
• American • Portsmouth
Booked 4 times today
Mother’s Day Brunch here was fantastic. Outstanding food, very similar to one we did at the Wentworth, but half the price. Staff was great, seatings were staggered so it didn’t feel crowded. Valet parking, nice setting, definitely recommend.
A photo of Cape Neddick Lobster Pound Harborside Restaurant restaurant
6. Cape Neddick Lobster Pound Harborside Restaurant
4.7
Exceptional(14)
$$$$
• Seafood • York Beach
Absolutely the best baked haddock with mashed potatoes and pea pods. Love mashed potatoes with skin on. Poundkiller was amazing . The taco salad was great too. A bit noisy but added to the fun. Wonderful visit!!
A photo of Chez Rosa restaurant
7. Chez Rosa
4.8
Exceptional(1087)
$$$$
• French • Kennebunk
Booked 19 times today
Great evening, delicious food, great waitstaff, overall a great diinrt ,
A photo of Bissell Brothers restaurant
8. Bissell Brothers
4.9
Exceptional(21)
$$$$
• Contemporary American • Portland
Booked 4 times today
The hostess was amazing. It was family feud night and she made it clear how noisy it would be in the regular seating area and suggested we sit in the bar area instead which was perfect. The bartender was friendly and the food and drinks were really good. Wouldn’t expect anything else from these guys!
A photo of Magissa restaurant
9. Magissa
4.7
Exceptional(256)
$$$$
• Greek • Portland
Booked 14 times today
Server was excellent but my appetizer of halloumi was poor
A photo of Chopps Italian Steakhouse & Bar at Boston Marriott Burlington restaurant
10. Chopps Italian Steakhouse & Bar at Boston Marriott Burlington
4.0
Excellent(457)
$$$$
• Italian • Burlington
Booked 3 times today
Way too loud! It was restaurant week. Service was top shelf. Food delicious!

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  • Amanda
    Greater Boston •6 reviews
    5.0
    Dined 5 days ago
    Really enjoyed the brunch! Food was great, so many options. Friendly servers, great atmosphere. We will definitely be back!
    More info
    The Foundry$$$$• Contemporary American• Manchester
    •
    4.5
  • Russell
    Orlando / Central Florida East •5 reviews
    5.0
    Dined 7 days ago
    Local Eatery has been and continues to be a well kept secret. Not sure why because it’s far and away one of the best restaurants in the Lakes Region. Everything is prepared and presented with expert care. There is a focus on local ingredients. The menu is always interesting and deviates in a positive way from standard fare. As an example, I ordered a Five Spice Duck Breast and my wife had a Shrimp Gnocchi dish. Both were delicious. Our craft cocktail and mocktail were perfect and our server was friendly and pretty. Five stars! Looking forward to going back.
    More info
    Laconia Local Eatery$$$$• American• Laconia
    •
    4.6
  • Tara
    Greater Boston •25 reviews
    5.0
    Dined on Oct 8, 2026
    We practically had the place to ourselves 5-6:30 on a Thursday— farmers market day in Exeter. Cannot understand why. It is a high end place, to be sure, but the food was delicious, the ambiance lovely, and the service top notch. Unique offerings for a vegetarian, and a US-focused wine list. Wish i lived closer to come more often.
    More info
    Epoch Restaurant & Bar$$$$• American• Exeter
    •
    4.4
  • Melissa
    Raleigh / Durham / Chapel Hill •6 reviews
    5.0
    Dined on Aug 10, 2026
    Absolutely the best baked haddock with mashed potatoes and pea pods. Love mashed potatoes with skin on. Poundkiller was amazing . The taco salad was great too. A bit noisy but added to the fun. Wonderful visit!!
    More info
    Cape Neddick Lobster Pound Harborside Restaurant$$$$• Seafood• York Beach
    •
    4.7
  • Anthony
    Greater Boston •3 reviews
    5.0
    Dined on May 10, 2026
    Mother’s Day Brunch here was fantastic. Outstanding food, very similar to one we did at the Wentworth, but half the price. Staff was great, seatings were staggered so it didn’t feel crowded. Valet parking, nice setting, definitely recommend.
    More info
    Two-Fifty Market$$$$• American• Portsmouth
    •
    3.9

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