County Durham Restaurants

J's @ 636

Situated on the outskirts of the picturesque boutique town of Yarm, The Parkmore Hotel was originally built as a private house for the family of a wealthy shipbuilder. They have recently opened their refurbished restaurant J's @ 636 with a completely new look, incorporating high back chairs, contemporary furniture, exciting crockery and ornate glassware, all married to the service and food, which is delivered by attentive staff.

• Address: Best Western Parkmore Hotel & Leisure Club, 636 Yarm Road, Eaglescliffe, Stockton-on-Tees, TS16 0DH (Map)
• Cuisine(s): International
• Avg. Cost Per Head Lunch: £20.00, Dinner: £30.00

Juniper Restaurant

Dating back to the 14th century, The Manor House Hotel was once a hunting lodge for King Henry VIII; now this handsome stone building echoes the way of life during the Tudor reign and is marked by beamed ceilings and open fireplaces.

• Address: The Manor House Hotel, The Green, West Auckland, nr Bishop Auckland, DL14 9HW (Map)
• Cuisine(s): British
• Avg. Cost Per Head Lunch: N/A, Dinner: £38.00

Kaminaki Greek Taverna

Kaminaki is a totally authentic Greek taverna, bringing a little piece of Greek magic to the North East of England, with excellent food, drink and ambience to cheer you all year round. This bijou restaurant offers a warm welcome and is the perfect place to dine with friends, family or even colleagues.

• Address: 92 Church Road, Stockton-on-Tees, TS18 1TW (Map)
• Cuisine(s): Greek
• Avg. Cost Per Head Lunch: N/A, Dinner: £30.00

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): Mediterranean, North African
• 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