County Durham Restaurants

Knight's Restaurant at Kings Lodge Hotel

Every now and again a change from more sober establishments is in order, and this is just what's on offer at King's Lodge. The lighting is rigged to gently shift the mood, there is live jazz piano, the décor is cool and the fine art demands a second, or even third glance.

• Address: Flass Vale, Waddington Street, Durham, DH1 4BG (Map)
• Cuisine(s): Modern
• Avg. Cost Per Head Lunch: N/A, Dinner: £25.00

Krimo's Restaurant

Featured Restaurant

In 1985 Krimo and Karen opened Krimo's Restaurant at Seaton Carew, the resort side of Hartlepool. They had £250, supported by 'bucketfuls of enthusiasm', and by the following year they were listed in the Michelin Guide and have been ever since.

• Address: The Marina, Hartlepool, TS24 0YB (Map)
• Cuisine(s): North African, Mediterranean
• Avg. Cost Per Head Lunch: £16.00, Dinner: £31.00

La Tasca - Durham

The lively La Tasca chain caters for parties, children's events and family gatherings in addition to anytime dining. These restaurants capture well the warm and vibrant spirit of Spain, and are best known for their tapas and traditional paellas.

• Address: 58 Sadler Street, Durham, DH1 3NU (Map)
• Cuisine(s): Spanish
• Avg. Cost Per Head Lunch: £14.00, Dinner: £27.00

Lotus Garden

• Address: Unit 1, Navigation Point, Hartlepool Marina, Hartlepool, TS24 0UG (Map)
• Cuisine(s): Chinese, Thai
• Avg. Cost Per Head Lunch: £10.00, Dinner: £25.00

Mango

Mango might be a popular tropical fruit in South East Asia but this relatively new namesake restaurant aspires to serve Seaham residents some well-known Indian dishes with exciting new flavours. With stunning views out across the North Sea, the cooking here prefers to redefine all that you know about Indian cuisine, so there could be a tandoori chicken chat and fried fish fillets marinated in spices.

• Address: 15 North Terrace, Seaham, SR7 7EU (Map)
• Cuisine(s): Indian
• Avg. Cost Per Head Lunch: £12.00, Dinner: £25.00

Manor House Inn, The

Sitting atop a hill, The Manor House Inn is a pub-restaurant, overlooking the spectacular Derwent Reservoir. With the stone building dating back to the 1750's, the bar has a rustic décor, with wooden flooring, an open fireplace and exposed bricks, whilst the lounge and the restaurant feature a relatively modern interior - carpeted flooring, teak furnishings and glass windows - perfect to enjoy a meal with some splendid views of the valley.

• Address: Shotley Bridge, Carterway Heads, nr Consett, DH8 9LX (Map)
• Cuisine(s): Modern British
• Avg. Cost Per Head Lunch: N/A, Dinner: £30.00

Maxine's Bar & Restaurant

Located in the attractive market town of Darlington, Bannatyne Hotel is a unique blend of luxury accommodation and fine dining, and a meal at Maxine's Bar and Restaurant should explain things better.

• Address: Bannatyne Hotel Darlington, Southend Avenue, Darlington, DL3 7HZ (Map)
• Cuisine(s): Modern British
• Avg. Cost Per Head Lunch: £18.00, Dinner: £29.00

Mohujos Restaurant

Chilli infused cuisine and a warm, friendly and festive atmosphere make Mohujo's a popular hotspot in Billingham and those looking for traditional Mexican or Tex Mex combinations need no longer stray too far in their pursuits.

• Address: 113 Station Road, Billingham, nr Stockton-On-Tees, TS23 1NG (Map)
• Cuisine(s): Mexican, South American, Tex Mex
• Avg. Cost Per Head Lunch: N/A, Dinner: £30.00

Nando's - Durham

With quality food, friendly staff, quick service and excellent value for money, Nando's is a great place to eat. Don't expect identikit, pre-fab restaurant interiors which are usually a staple of the larger chains; each restaurant is tailored to its local surroundings and customers, offering up a unique restaurant experience to go with the equally unique taste of legendary, Portuguese, Peri-Peri chicken.

• Address: Unit 5, Walkergate, Durham, DH1 1SQ (Map)
• Cuisine(s): Portuguese, Casual
• Avg. Cost Per Head Lunch: £11.00, Dinner: £16.00

Ochis Restaurant

Named after the picturesque Ocho Rio's region of Jamaica, Ochis at Darlington is considered to be 'the destination' for Caribbean and Mediterranean cuisine in town. Just right to relax on a weekend or unwind after a long day's work, it has a laid back atmosphere that can easily be credited to its simple yet culturally enthused interior that is highlighted by cane furnishing and painted murals illustrating a beach.

• Address: 30-32 Bongate, Darlington, DL3 7JJ (Map)
• Cuisine(s): Caribbean, Mediterranean
• Avg. Cost Per Head Lunch: N/A, Dinner: £26.00