Literally the cutest place ever.. super sweet employees it was close to closing time and the employees didn't mind us coming in late.. service great.. food even better and drinks strong!! After a full day of traveling they topped it off with a stiff drink and an amazing dinner, got the chicken with rosemary and soooooo yumm! read more

This is one of my favorite places to have dinner The food is consistently delicious, and value priced We always feel welcome read more

Destination Grill - Dining room - Steakhouses Near Me - Cortez, Colorado

Waited 10 minutes to be seated at more than half empty restaurant. I left after being way too patient.

We had ate here a couple times over the years before the name was changed. I have to say it's even better then it was. When we walked in we sat ourselves and were greeted quickly. We both ordered cocktails and perused the menu and made our choices. I ordered the Anasazi burger cooked medium with fries she got the ruben sandwith with chips and salsa. My burger was slightly overcooked but had a great flavor and the fries were crispy on the outside and soft on the inside. Her ruben had fantastic flavor with lots of meat and cheese with a flavorful dressing that tasted house made. Overall this was a great dinner and one we would come back for. read more

Food delish. Service impeccable. Surprisingly upscale-ish in this little town. As a bonus the playlist playing on the speakers was excellent. read more

This restaurant was within walking distance of our hotel, so it qualified as a dinner contender. It was also the only restaurant within walking distance of our hotel, so that made the decision simple. We were told to choose any seat. The bar was full. First table was bussed, but not cleaned, second table the seat stuck out into the doorway that leads from the entrance into the dining room and the table appears to be bolted to the wall so we can't fix that. Third table was the charm. Once we got ourselves situated menus and water were brought. Wrapped flatware is on the table. After some conversation (beers on draft, etc.) we placed a drink order. I ordered a vodka soda with a top shelf liquor because I have many food sensitivities and the cheap stuff makes me flush. The drink was very strong and based on my reaction, made with their well vodka. Our waitress was excellent. Friendly, kept an eye on us, made suggestions. The food was good. The Reuben was just what you would expect. No twist, just a solid Reuben. The fish tacos description says they are spicy. I found them to be sweet. They are tasty. Nice combination of textures and flavors. My Ceaser salad had too much dressing for my taste. Although the flavor of the dressing was good the greens had wilted before I could finish. I must remember to request 'lightly dressed'. Located on a busy road, plenty of parking available. The interior is very nice and they offer outdoor seating on the deck. read more

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Amazing dinner and service tonight! Melissa was our server and she was incredibly friendly & attentive. My husband had the salmon special, and I ordered the rosemary chicken--both were fantastic. We started with the spinach dip appetizer and finished with a delicious turtle cheesecake for dessert. Since it was our anniversary, we also enjoyed a few drinks--hands down, the Dr. Phillip cocktail is a must-try! We loved the music & atmosphere as well. It's conveniently close to hotels, but also a great spot for locals. Thank you, Destination Grill, for helping make our anniversary dinner so special! read more

We had wonderful service from Ashley! The food was delicious and we enjoyed sitting on the patio. Hats off to Denny and Gage for the great Roasted Romaine Salad, Ribeye Pork Chops, Crème Brûlée. read more

Destination Grill - Roasted Romaine Salad. - Steakhouses Near Me - Cortez, Colorado

Smelled delicious from the hotel parking lot...but it was disappointing! We ordered 2 tasteless cheeseburgers (1 of which was supposed to have bacon. Oh...it had a piece of bacon...yes! A piece so small my husband had to lift the bun and search for it!) We ordered fries as our side. How can anyone mess up French fries???? They were soggy and I assume that the oil they fried it in was not hot enough and it was OLD. Yuck! The reviews said they offer a veteran discount, but apparently, the new owner doesn't offer it. They did have a few good things going for them...the staff was friendly, the food arrived quickly and the water they served in wine bottles was crispy cold and refreshing. read more

Steak was prepared perfectly. Right amount of fat and salt. Reheated well. Asparagus was tasty. I liked the ginger in the rice. Thank you for the birthday dessert! Service - great Ambiance - ate outside on a beautiful warm evening. Unassuming, laid back place. Had a great experience, would return. read more

Destination Grill - Brown butter cake - Steakhouses Near Me - Cortez, Colorado

This place is right across the street from the Hampton Inn, so an easy walk to get some food. The building very clean, well lit, and well decorated. I had the fish tacos and a salad. Excellent flavor and very filling! The service was top notch as well. If I'm ever here in Cortez I'll definitely go back. read more

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Love this place - great food, great service, great atmosphere outdoors on the patio! We love coming here with friends.

Absolutely delicious. I had the Pork Rib Eye and my wife had the Special Salmon Tacos with Mango salsa. Service was fast and friendly. And the ambiance was very nice. This was our last dinner on a lengthy skiing vacation and it did everything but disappoint. 5 Stars all around. read more

Everything was wonderful. Everything was grilled on outdoor grills that you can see. The interior was lovely and welcoming. The chips and guacamole were a great appetizer. The entree, rosemary chicken was beautifully grilled with grilled asparagus and fried. Just delicious. Joanna was a great server. I have nothing bad to say about this little restaurant.! read more

Great service, great prices, and great food. We sat on the patio and they had comfy rocking chairs. We got the Anasazi burger and a Caesar salad with chicken and it was sooo good! The chicken was cooked so perfectly I wish I lived close to go back more often. For dessert some ice cream and a brown butter cake (a must try for those with a sweet tooth). read more

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Best steak I've ever had! My entire family enjoyed their meal! If you are passing through this is a must! read more

Destination Grill - Steakhouses Near Me - Cortez, Colorado

I first came here a while ago and left a favorable review. Since then, I come to Cortez every other week, and I've gone from eating at Destination Grill once a week to twice a week to most nights of the week that I'm here! The food is good, but its the company that puts it over the top! The Owners/Servers are beyond friendly and it feels like we have known each other forever! And the regulars all engage in great conversation, so you never feel alone! I love this place!!! read more

We stayed at a hotel next door and it was raining so decided to give this place a try. We're glad we did! We ordered the fish tacos and a bowl of white chili. Both dishes were delicious. Staff is friendly and edgy and prices are reasonable. Stop in if you're in the area! read more

Really pleasing place to dine. Inside is spacious, quite nice with a surprisingly pretty view out the handsome patio, leafy trees, over the plateau to the east. Service was friendly and prompt. Food was all good. Not particularly special, but tasty, well prepared, and also not bland, as other dinner places in these parts so often can be. The menu included a few steaks, a "Korean BBQ bowl", pozole, Rueben sandwich, burgers, salads. I'd say it's a really good addition to Cortez fare, and I'd rather go back here than to a lot of places in town. I'm glad it's here. read more

This place is a gem! Great food and service! Very reasonably priced. Highly recommend!

Fantastic in every respect. Delicious food, friendly service, reasonable prices and the location was across the street from the Hampton Inn. Ample parking. read more

What a find after covid. I could smell the wonderful outdoor grill from our hotel room next door, looked up their menu, and told my husband that we were having dinner here that night after our fab foray to Mesa Verde National Park sans crowds. I loved my pineapple drink and my husband loved his moscow mule which appeared immediately.Our outdoor table service was incredible, all masked and pleasant. A fellow diner was shamed by the table next door for not wearing her mask to go to the toilet, as it should be. Do not want an excellent restaurant like this to get in to trouble! My grilled romaine lettuce salad with fresh parmesan was delicious, as were our perfectly grilled shishito peppers appetizer. The best part was my godiva chocolate martini served with a little sparkler in my husband's delicious creme brulee for my birthday! Thank you!!!! read more

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After reading the reviews, I had reservations about trying this place for the first time. However, knowing how subjective reviews can be I decided to give Destination Grill a try. First observation, they source produce and meat locally. I ordered a Rooster Burger (requested medium) and a local beer. The burger was cooked on an actual grill, and arrived textbook medium. I was amazed at just how delicious the beef was, and how balanced the flavors and textures were in the burger. The ciabatta bun held up to the juiciness without falling apart or being too tough or hard. The fries were crisp outside and tender inside and were served with their own spicy ketchup. The indoor dining area is open and daylit, with equal seating on their outdoor deck. The décor is simple and tastefully done. Service was prompt, pleasant and attentive. Location is convenient, and a short walk away from two of the hotels in Cortez. Because of the amazing local beef used, this was HANDS DOWN the best and most naturally flavorful burger I have ever eaten (and I've had some good ones in my lifetime). read more

Stayed at the Hampton Inn and they recommended this place. Boy were they on point! We had the white chili and the rooster burger. They were both excellent and packed with amazing flavor. The burger had a wonderful combination of flavor! We also shared the warm butter cake for dessert. I have to say that the guys cooking outside on the grills made the dining experience for us too! Everything from Irish shanty stuff to other varieties. They put heart into their craft and that shows in what we enjoyed for dinner. This was the icing on the cake for us. Thanks guys!!! read more

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Exceptional Unparalleled Customer Service Skills! I'm with the 501st and we had a major event at Four Corners Monument, we stayed at the Hampton Inn and next to it was Destination Grill where I had the most exceptional service from a waitress who truly went above and beyond! From the moment our large crowd walked in, her friendly and welcoming demeanor made us feel right at home. Her outstanding customer service skills were evident throughout the entire experience. First and foremost, this waitress displayed an impressive ability to serve a large crowd with minimal support. Despite the busy atmosphere, she handled each table with grace and efficiency, ensuring that everyone's needs were met promptly. It was truly remarkable to witness her effortlessly navigate through the bustling restaurant, providing each table with the attention they deserved. What truly impressed me was her attention to detail. Not only did she take our orders accurately, but she also remembered every little preference we had, making our dining experience feel personalized and special. From dietary restrictions (I'm Vegetarian ) to drink preferences, she never missed a beat. It was evident that she genuinely cared about ensuring our utmost satisfaction. In conclusion, this waitress's dedication to providing outstanding customer service, ability to serve a large crowd with minimal support, attention to detail, excellent time management, and efficient use of resources truly sets her apart. Her unwavering commitment to ensuring a memorable dining experience for each guest is truly commendable. I highly recommend her, and Destination Grill and I cannot wait to return to the restaurant to experience her exceptional service once again! P.S. - the food was excellent! read more

Amazing grilled (outside) rosemary chicken Crème brûlée delicious Friendly wait staff Clean read more

We were very pleasantly surprised how absolutely delicious our dinners were. The burgers are top notch, fresh off the grill. The coleslaw, guacamole and salsa were extremely tasty. The atmosphere was very comfortable, drinks were good & strong and people are friendly. Highly recommend! read more

Delicious food, amazing staff, great restaurant!! The staff was super friendly and accommodating. One of our kiddos cannot have gluten and he helped us find something he could eat. We had the Korean BBQ Rice Bowls, Ruben, Fish Tacos and burgers. The food was amazing!!! At the end of the meal we wanted desserts and he was hoping for ice cream. Our waiter let us know it was not on the menu, but he worked up some magic and brought him some ice cream they found! It was an amazing experience all the way around. If you are in the Cortez area this is a must visit restaurant! read more

This is a wonderfully surprising close to a great day in southern Utah. This restaurant is southwest sheik and the food, drinks and desert are excellent. We had exceptional service from Marian. Dinner on the deck at sunset just made our visit perfect. Anasazi Burger was great. read more

The service was outstanding. The waitress was very attentive and friendly. I had the chicken chili and a Cesar salad. Both tasted fresh and outstanding. I highly recommend the chicken chili. I sat outside on the patio and enjoyed the view of the valley. I was just passing through town, but will make sure to pass by at dinner time again. read more

It's hard to say if I recommend this as it's really 50/50. The positive is it was really close to my hotel, and the staff were friendly. The negative is the food I ordered was kinda burnt. A toasted bun is one thing, but a burnt bun is another. I ordered a burger and the meat itself had little to no flavor/seasoning at all. Maybe their other dishes are good but what I ordered was a waste of my time. read more

Late afternoon, and we were hungry after a long drive and skipping lunch. Hubby loved the selection of beer and found one he liked enough to drink three. He had the ribeye steak and I had the rooster burger. Both were delicious. Staff was friendly and kind, handling my special requests happily. The desserts are small but very filling. Will definitely come back when we drive through again. read more

Took my family here on vacation. Ordered food and specifically told them I have a specific food allergy. They topped my food with what I am allergic to. I sent my food back. My wife and kids ate their food and 45 minutes later, my food isnt out. I asked for the check and to cancel my order. Manager argued with me that I didnt tell them I had a food allergy insisting I pay for a meal I never received. Two other guests even spoke up that they heard me tell them of my food allergy. At this point I said to take it off the check and they finally did while saying I was rude. Again I told her I did not get my meal and Im not paying for a meal not served to me. On my way out I tried to apologize to the tables around me, but the people told me that they agreed with me and no apologies needed. read more

I don't get the negative reviews because the place is close to some hotels. Yes, that's true and yes also people overnighting in hotels need some (good) food and sometimes you just want to make a short walk not taking the car to get to a restaurant - that was our mood that night and we were very positively surprised by the food and the service. Service did really great, friendly and attentive. The ambiance was ok and the food was extraordinary. They do all on the grill and they grill all outside. We started with the grilled shishito peppers which were fabulous and hot lol. The grilled salmon was more standard but well prepared and you can choose two sides. We added additional french fries- they were special good - I think thy grill them too lol. We did the willful interpretation of the crème brûlée- which was yummy. So overall a very nice dinner experience and so close to our hotel - by the way, prices are very reasonable too. read more

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I had the bbq pork and it was the right amount of spice and sweetness, however Addy said the quesadillas were "Nothing special." But still good. The Adult at the table said the Gin and Juice was a mild and light grapefruit flavor, even going on to say it was "Refreshing". Also great waiter staff; very fast service. read more

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We heard from the front desk that this was one of the best mexican restaurants they've ever been to. It seems nice inside, no complaints there really; although I disagree immensely with it being one of the best. To test the waters, I ordered a cup of posole, but sorry, I meant, chicken noodle soup. The amount of salt, no cilantro, chili, onions, or any simple basic spices for posole were in it. Salt was a common issue for my family and friend who also joined me there, as they refused to finish their meals, not to mention the hair found in a chicken quesadilla? I understand asking to take the food off the order can be annoying or at the most frustrating, but it is not necessary to roll your eyes by the way. read more

This is where we always eat when traveling from CO to AZ. Good food, great drinks, nice atmosphere and great service. read more

Caesar Salad with Salmon on top, I highly recommend. Take a seat at the full bar, and enjoy. I did! read more

Destination Grill - Caesar Salad with Salmon on top - Steakhouses Near Me - Cortez, Colorado

It's just Okay. We gave it a second chance and I doubt we will return. A very boring menu that's easy to prepare. I can make that food at home. I like finer dining and this is more of a burger sandwich place with a few nicer basic dinner entrees. I had a good simple Salmon dish but didn't want to order Salmon or Steak, I can make that myself. There just wasn't much of interest. One time we ordered their ribs. They were nice but not special with a bunch of cheap BBQ sauce on top. Their Brussel sprouts were good, not great. They have mexican dishes for appetizers like chips & salsa, and some others. There are about 7-8 Mexican restaurants in this little city.. I get that all the time & want something different. So I ordered shashito peppers. Super easy to make, simple snack but good. It was the only thing of interest. I just wish places like this had better chefs. They would get a consistent business from us and we enjoy dining & spending at restaurants.. if they are good. I asked for bread & butter. We had ordered wine, appetizer, salad and entree. They said bread is a cut in half hamburger bun & would be an extra $2. Not cool. We did not get dessert as planned because we didn't feel like giving them any more of our money. Bummer. read more

Food sucks but service was nice. The grilled quail was cooked good, but the Brussels Sprouts and Mashed Potatoes were awful. Great view though. read more