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Here are Durham's top 5 Southern spots

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Published on July 17, 2019
Here are Durham's top 5 Southern spotsDame's Chicken & Waffles | Photo: Ellie J./Yelp

In search of a new favorite Southern spot?

Hoodline crunched the numbers to find the top Southern spots around Durham, using both Yelp data and our own secret sauce to produce a ranked list of the best spots to meet your needs.

1. Dame's Chicken & Waffles

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Topping the list is Dame's Chicken & Waffles. Located at 530 Foster St., the Southern and comfort food spot, which offers waffles and more, is the most popular Southern restaurant in Durham, boasting four stars out of 1,266 reviews on Yelp.

2. Backyard BBQ Pit

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Next up is the Backyard BBQ Pit, situated at 5122 NC Highway 55. With four stars out of 782 reviews on Yelp, the barbecue and Southern spot has proven to be a local favorite.

3. The Original Q Shack

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The Original Q Shack, located at 2510 University Drive, is another top choice, with Yelpers giving the barbecue spot, which offers burgers and sandwiches, four stars out of 568 reviews.

4. Harvest 18

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Harvest 18, a Southern spot, is another go-to, with four stars out of 453 Yelp reviews. Head over to 8128 Renaissance Parkway, Suite #114, to see for yourself.

5. Grub Durham

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Check out Grub Durham, which has earned four stars out of 247 reviews on Yelp. You can find the Southern, traditional American and breakfast and brunch spot at 1200 W. Chapel Hill St.

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