The Original Q-Shack is one of The 15 Best Places for Brisket in Durham.

1. The Original Q-Shack

8.8
2510 University Dr (at Durham-Chapel Hill Blvd), Durham, NC
BBQ Joint · 67 tips and reviews

Kipp B.Kipp Bodnar: Brisket and Rib combo is the bomb get some Mac and Cheese too.

Barbara A.Barbara Aaron: Brisket - the best Texas BBQ around!!!!

Jason B.Jason Baxter: Beef brisket is excellent sliced or chopped. Mac and cheese is the right mix of cheesy and crispy on top.

City Barbeque is one of The 15 Best Places for Brisket in Durham.

2. City Barbeque

8.7
208 West N Carolina 54, Durham, NC
American Restaurant · 20 tips and reviews

Allen K.Allen King: Brisket sandwich with peppers and onions

Kyle F.Kyle Fowler: Superb BBQ, best I've had in Durham. Both the pulled pork and brisket were really well done. Even the Texas toast was top notch.

Michael H.Michael Harrison: The brisket is delicious, especially with extra bark. The corn pudding isn't for everyone, but I personally can't get enough.

Danny's Bar-B-Que is one of The 15 Best Places for Brisket in Durham.

3. Danny's Bar-B-Que

8.5
2945 S Miami Blvd #118 (at TW Alexander Dr), Durham, NC
BBQ Joint · 11 tips and reviews

Chris C.Chris C.: Sliced beef brisket is the best.

Gregg J.Gregg Jordan: Great place! Pulled pork and brisket are excellent! Sauces are really good.. Very fast service even when the restaurant is full.. Affordable too!

Brad D.Brad D: This is the best smoked barbecue and turkey in the area. Everything on the menu is great! Read more.

Luna Rotisserie & Empanadas is one of The 15 Best Places for Brisket in Durham.

4. Luna Rotisserie & Empanadas

8.6
112 W Main St (Mangum), Durham, NC
Peruvian Restaurant · 11 tips and reviews

David H.David Heiser: Bourbon pecan dessert empanadas are ridiculous. Also, the patacon pisao with brisket is fantastic. Reminds me of the jibaritos at Puerto Rican restaurants in Chicago!

Matthew C.Matthew Clark: The beef brisket patacon piaso was amazing!!!

MarionMarion: The patacon pisau (sandwich with sweet plantain patties as buns) are delicious and unlike anything I've had elsewhere. Arepas and empanadas are also solid.

The Pit is one of The 15 Best Places for Brisket in Durham.

5. The Pit

7.3
321 W Geer St (at Rigsbee Ave), Durham, NC
BBQ Joint · 51 tips and reviews

MarionMarion: Their best BBQ offering is probably the beef brisket. Solid overall - nothing spectacular.

Aly H.Aly H.: Beef brisket and baked beans were delicious!

William H.William H: Brisket and ribs are good.Good to see my old neighborhood alive and well.

Backyard BBQ Pit is one of The 15 Best Places for Brisket in Durham.

6. Backyard BBQ Pit

8.1
5122 NC Highway 55, Durham, NC
BBQ Joint · 73 tips and reviews

Kelvin W.Kelvin Wright: You can't go wrong with the Beef Brisket. Matter of fact, you can't go wrong with anything.

Howard D.Howard D: Brisket was very salty

Damian B.Damian Bayona: Home style BBQ served in styrofoam boxes. Nothing detracts from the deliciousness of the food. The brisket, macaroni and sweet potatoes cannot be missed.

Mez Contemporary Mexican is one of The 15 Best Places for Brisket in Durham.

7. Mez Contemporary Mexican

7.7
5410 Page Rd (at Slater Rd), Durham, NC
Mexican Restaurant · 72 tips and reviews

Bob S.Bob Smith: The beef brisket is basically amazing.

Shane B.Shane Bailey: Awesome brisket tacos!

Vincent L.Vincent Lancaster: First visit, had the brisket...OMG!...so tender, so flavorful, so friggin good! Great accompaniment of butternut squash and kale!

Piper's In The Park is one of The 15 Best Places for Brisket in Durham.

8. Piper's In The Park

8.5
2945 S Miami Blvd (at T W Alexander Dr.), Durham, NC
Deli · 20 tips and reviews

Matthew K.Matthew Krevat: Order the brisket sandwich, you will not be sorry. Possibly the best I've ever had.

NaimaNaima: There isn't a sandwich on the menu that isn't magnificent. The soups and sides are nice little extras. A wonderful place for Celiacs. The cook always makes sure to make gluten free orders separately.

Krista S.Krista Summitt: The tilapia fish burger is the business!

Johnson Family Barbecue is one of The 15 Best Places for Brisket in Durham.

9. Johnson Family Barbecue

7.6
5021 Wake Forest Rd Ste A, Durham, NC
BBQ Joint · 16 tips and reviews

Dale R.Dale Ross: Brisket, pork, baked beans, Brunswick stew

Alyssa G.Alyssa Ghazalie: Wonderful staff and service! Their beef brisket (only offered once a week) is good.

Dennis G.Dennis Gasparro: Food was delicious. Service was fast. I'd come back again! Hush puppies were great!

Only Burger is one of The 15 Best Places for Brisket in Durham.

10. Only Burger

8.6
3710 Shannon Rd, #118 (at Williamsburg Dr), Durham, NC
Burger Joint · 56 tips and reviews

kay k.kay kowalka: This is THE best burger joint in the area! For something different try a brisket burger, or a lamb slider with tzatziki!! Phenomenal! I've never been disappointed in the two years I've been a patron

I.S.I.S.: Best burger I've had by far -- and I've tried many! The Texan, AMAZING!

George A.George Adams: Awesome.

Arby's is one of The 15 Best Places for Brisket in Durham.

11. Arby's

7.5
5278 N Roxboro Rd, Durham, NC
Fast Food Restaurant · 5 tips and reviews

Matthew C.Matthew Clark: The smokehouse brisket is delicious.

Melissa M.Melissa M.: The chick who works behind the counter is hot. I'm js.

Sean C.Sean Cooper: Don't forget to do the survey from your receipt to get a free dessert!

Rise Biscuits & Donuts is one of The 15 Best Places for Brisket in Durham.

12. Rise Biscuits & Donuts

8.7
8200 Renaissance Pkwy Ste 1003, Durham, NC
Breakfast Spot · 100 tips and reviews

Bryan T.Bryan Thompson: Try smoked beef brisket with frizzled onions and local cheese!!!

ᴡ L.ᴡ Lam: Pretty much anything you can order is a win at the concept restaurant. Don't forget your pimento cheese!

Justin B.Justin Baker: And on the 8th day, God said add a fried egg to any biscuit for complete and utter deliciousness. On the 9th God ate their Chocolate Chocolate Doughnut and immediately God created Heaven. Amazeballs

Byrd's BBQ is one of The 15 Best Places for Brisket in Durham.

13. Byrd's BBQ

8.5
2816 Cheek Rd (at Junction Rd), Durham, NC
BBQ Joint · 5 tips and reviews

Maxie H.Maxie Hipps-Figgs: Pork chop was delicious, as well as the sides (collard greens and green beans).

Vincent L.Vincent Lancaster: Nice country spot that reminds country folks of our roots. Fried bologna sandwich and fried fish sandwich are good!

Matthew C.Matthew Clark: The ribs, Brunswick stew, and greens beans were tasty.

Page Road Grill is one of The 15 Best Places for Brisket in Durham.

14. Page Road Grill

8.2
5416 Page Rd, Durham, NC
American Restaurant · 38 tips and reviews

Arnaldo R.Arnaldo Rodriguez: Great lunch spot (sandwiches , salads, burgers, etc)

Becca F.Becca F: You can order beers in 3 different sizes (16, 12, & 4 oz!) & there's a great tap list!

The News & ObserverThe News & Observer: Try the addictive shrimp and corn hushpuppies, served with a warm pimento cheese dip. Read more.

California Pizza Kitchen is one of The 15 Best Places for Brisket in Durham.

15. California Pizza Kitchen

7.4
6910 Fayetteville Rd Ste 154 (in the Streets at Southpoint), Durham, NC
Pizzeria · 24 tips and reviews

Valentina O.Valentina Olarte: Great service and pizza is delicious! Especially the pear and Gorgonzola (for the adventurers)

Bradley G.Bradley Guidry: Mushroom Pepperoni Sausage pizza is identical to the Works pizza except the Works comes with peppers. Same price. Weird. Lol

Chris C.Chris C.: great pizza!