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Trending American restaurant in Durham, North Carolina

Monthly discoveries · Places on the rise

Good places keep getting better. Discover american restaurant making the biggest gains in Restaurant Score and find a new favourite for your next visit.

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The Restaurants on the rise

Leading monthly increases · Durham
Illustrative image: Destination dining room
73.3
#1

Durham North Carolina

Cracker Barrel Old Country Store

trending_up+7.7pts
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78.7
#2

Durham North Carolina

The Dog House

trending_up+6.8pts
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Illustrative image: Moody restaurant interior with polished service
78.0
#3

Durham North Carolina

William's Gourmet Kitchen

trending_up+5.9pts
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More restaurants gaining ground

Illustrative image: Chef-led tasting counter framed in warm wood
#4

Lakewood Social

place Durham, North Carolina

trending_up+5.3pts
71.1
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#5

Farmside Kitchen - Durham RTP

place Durham, North Carolina

trending_up+4.7pts
81.7
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Illustrative image: Refined sushi or chef counter interior
#6

The Blue Note Grill

place Durham, North Carolina

trending_up+3.0pts
79.0
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#7

The Cheesecake Factory

place Durham, North Carolina

trending_up+2.5pts
72.2
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#8

Ted's Montana Grill

place Durham, North Carolina

trending_up+1.9pts
74.2
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#9

Firebirds Wood Fired Grill

place Durham, North Carolina

trending_up+1.8pts
77.4
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A little context

Trending follows the largest positive changes in Restaurant Score over a monthly comparison. The current scores are dated October 9, 2026; the comparison target is September 9, 2026. The nearest earlier weekly observation, up to 14 days before that target, supplies each restaurant's starting score.

Changes are measured in points. Explore the scoring methodology for more context.

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