Tender, meaty ribs slow-cooked to perfection, available with our house-made barbecue sauce.
High-quality steaks and fresh seafood dishes, like salmon and shrimp piccata, served with sides.
A well-stocked bar offering cocktails, beers, and wines in a lively, modern atmosphere.
Spacious seating for gatherings, with large kids' meals and shareable appetizers like onion loaf.
Homemade desserts including apple cranberry cobbler, perfect for ending your meal on a sweet note.
Meet with my best friends for 45 yrs to enjoy the evening. Tony was our server and he took good care of us. The food came out in a timely manner and it was delicious. Our drinks were good and strong. Tony is also one of the Bartender's. We had a great time and agreed this is a good to meeting spot.
A local bar. Understaffed. The BBQ? AMAZING! I’m an eastern NC BBQ snob and this stuff was great! And not because of sauce, it’s good on its own!
Loved it! Great modern atmosphere...Plenty of seating and you have your choice where you want to sit...Service was quick and servers are friendly and take pride in their hygiene and appearance which is definitely a plus...Food is absolutely incredible! Loved the beef ribs... cooked tender..sauce is seasoned nicely..and very meaty....Salmon and shrimp piccotti was delicious! Salmon was not dry and shrimp is fresh...plenty of white sauce and rice is moist and fluffy! Whenever I'm in the area we will stop here again!
Overall the food was pretty good but I struggled with a 3 or 4 star for this review. 1. When we walked in on a Saturday night it wasn’t busy at all. The hostess had headphones in. She wasn’t very pleasant. She said where do you want to sit. Which was fine but kind of odd. We chose our seat which was next to a table that needed to be cleaned. It wasn’t cleared or clean for a good 30 minutes. Our waitress was phenomenal. Super pleasant and attentive. The food was a bit salty. But the portions were large and our kids loved their huge kids meals. Hopefully they will work on their staff and cleanliness in the future.
We went at a great time because they were just opening. I ordered the boneless beef short ribs with red skinned mashed potatoes and garlic green beans. Everyone liked there food ok. I also ordered the onion loaf and it came with some type of barbecue sauce. I prefer ranch but it was still good. For dessert I got the apple cranberry Cobbler. It was my favorite thing.

Savor legendary ribs, steaks, and seafood in a modern, welcoming atmosphere.
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Tony Roma's in Durham is a beloved American restaurant known for its mouthwatering barbecue, tender steaks, and fresh seafood. With a 4.3/5 rating from nearly 500 reviews, we offer a modern, spacious setting perfect for gatherings with friends and family. Our friendly staff takes pride in delivering timely service and delicious, generously portioned meals, from fall-off-the-bone beef ribs to flavorful salmon dishes. Whether you're craving classic comfort food or a strong drink at the bar, we provide an unforgettable dining experience that keeps locals and visitors coming back.
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