We looked for a lunch spot via Yelp on our way home from Telluride…read more Yelp did it again. Loungin' Lizard will be our go to every time we pass through Cortez in the future. We walked in and were immediately greeted by one of the bartenders and told to sit wherever we liked. We found a nice booth off to the side of the bar area. Our server Patrick stopped by the booth and pointed us to the food menu in the chalkboard. We also had another server but I didn't catch her name. They were both very friendly and attentive. I ordered the special for the day. A green chili Rueben & fries. Wow, this sandwich was so delicious! What a creative combination of flavors. Even the slaw in the Rueben included the green chilis. The fries were hot and crispy. My husband ordered the spicy BBQ pulled pork tacos. He said the tacos were amazing and the flavors were off the charts. They were topped with a slaw and pickles. The side of "tortilla chips" had a dusting of a very flavorful spice. Not sure what it was but very tasty. Looking over the menu, this restaurant has some very creative dishes. We can't wait to stop by again! My husband ordered

Well due to food allergies I have to be careful with what I eat. So I asked for the pizza without…read moreBBQ since it was spicy. It was supposed to have roasted tomatoes as well. They were missing. Before all of this I was served the wrong pizza. It was caught after a few bites by our attentive server. They made sure our drinks were filled.

We were there late on a Tuesday evening and were sat immediately…read more Tanner, our waiter, was attentive and personable. We had the side salad with the most incredible, flavorful, garlicky croutons and we shared the lamb meatballs - they had a great combination of flavors! My husband had the Old Cowboy and I had the lemon basil martini. Both were wonderful additions to our meal.

We went to this restaurant on a work trip. So glad to have stopped here for dinner. It was a group…read moreof 6 and we were attended to very nicely. Service was great. We all got salads, each different but the farm salad was soooo delicious, I got it with their citrus vinaigrette. Pizza crust was a little cardboardy. But the mushroom pasta was delicious!!! The sauce was so good and the mushrooms were cooked perfectly. I'd recommend this place & if I ever found myself in Cortez I'd stop by again.

A hive of activity, a hub of happenings, and a center of gravity for art- and social-meetups in…read moreCortez. Come for the beautiful artwork; stay for the cocktails, mocktails, charcuterie boards. Then come back for the musical performances, paint-and-sip, sing-alongs..., and the good vibes!

From the owner: We are a wine bar and art gallery - A community hub with art, events, workshops and idea makers. We…read morehighlight MonteZUma County artists, provide a platform for young emerging artists, musicians, authors, and offer a creative space for the neighborhood.

Terrific new restaurant in Dolores, Colorado. Upscale and a bit pricy for the local market, this…read moreis a great fine dining option in an area without much competition in this genre. Steak Out also has a vibrant bar scene in the back of the restaurant, spilling outdoors to well planned outdoor dining and pub setup. The service is friendly and attentive. Steak Out shifts gears for lunch, offering all kinds of interesting fare for lunch. Not cheap but well worth it for what you get. Much of their menu items are both creative and genuinely delicious. Watch for unusual limits on days open. Currently, seems like they're closed Sunday and Monday and Tuesday, and then open from 11am till closing Wednesday through Saturday, which offers opportunities to drop by not only for lunch or dinner, but in between as well. Central fireplace, very comfortable seating, etc. Very pleasant vibe, welcoming locals and tourists alike. Super to have this option in Dolores, and serving the Cortez community as well. Highly recommended.

Staff was very friendly and communicated to my group of 7 that they had a private event in the next…read moreroom and there would be a longer than expected wait time. The restaurant has an upscale vibe. Not quite white cloth but a place to celebrate a special event. I ordered a Merlot and the 16oz ribeye. Everyone at the table ordered steaks: wagyu steak, New York strip, and the filet mignon. My steak was divine!!! Melt in your mouth amazing flavor. The tomato jam on top was pretty damn tasty too. Although after a while it became too much so I had to move it off to the side. The veggies were cooked perfectly and the baked potato was good. I tried the wagyu and while it was tender and good I much preferred my ribeye. Everybody else seemed to enjoy their steaks. Our only complaint was that we waited an hour and a half for our food. Our reservation was for 1830, we did not get our steaks until 2000. They did give us a complimentary soup or salad for the wait which was nice but 1.5 hours is a little much. But if I were to find myself in the area I would make a stop for this place... I'd just make sure there are no parties lol.

Fantastic speakeasy find in dwntwn Durango!…read more A pw is required, but it's on their Insta. It's a functioning barber shop by day and awesome prohibition-era speakeasy by night. I was sat in the back room cuz the front bar was full. It was nice and quiet & there was an additional bar in the back. Great curated "author & bibliophile" themed libation menu. I had the St Vincent Millay (their version of a between the sheets) and it was made to classic perfection! They also have an extensive spirits menu; I always like to try local so I had a shot of 1874 San Luis Valley American Whiskey (a 3-Grain Whiskey using local rye, barley, and wheat, highlighting regional sourcing). Price-point is in line w/current mixologist cocktail costs. Definitely worth checking out!

If you're looking for a bougie feel, this is the place. Cocktails range between 11 and 20 dollars…read more The drinks were good, I wouldn't say exceptional. The waitress was kinda hurried and didn't quite match the feel one would expect in a higher end bar. Overall good experience, but not our favorite. Derailed pour house will remain our go- to bar in Durango!

Another night of Karaoke. Nikki is so personable with an amazing voice. She enjoys getting people…read moreup to sing. Tonight is is only a drink- Cole did an amazing job on my Tequila Sunrise!

When you order for dine-in, confirm the menu item you are ordering cones with all the ingredients…read more They will leave items off and not say anything at all - unless you ask - "Wasn't this supposed to have eggs?" They will say yes because that's what the menu says but they don't put it on because the cost of the egg is too much. No price change on the menu, no update to the menu, no waitress saying the change, just you not getting the item. It's bait and switch.

Pleasantly delighted at dinner here. Fish quality is good, albeit the variety is not as wide as I'm…read moreused to on the west coast. The execution on everything was great though! The tempura was nice and light. The rolls were a great size and didn't feel skimpy. The flavors for the rolls were good. I would recommend if you want Japanese food I'm the area.

Food was amazing as always, very tasty, service was polite and efficient. We went during lunch so…read moreit was very quiet and calm, enjoyable to hang with my teens lol

Super cute with great service. Drinks were perfect they have indoor and outdoor seating really …read more The place is absolutely adorable. I'm obsessed with. They also have a fabulous food truck outside as well.it was delish Abuelas kitchen super delish we have 3 meals and we loved them all.

Amazing drinks and vibe. The food truck outside was the cherry on the sundae. I would definitely…read morecome back

This restaurant should average at least 4 stars. I'm irritated with myself for only now finding…read morethis place after traveling through Cortez for work a few dozen times in the last several years. Really good prices for such quality food! I ordered the 2 piece chicken dinner and a small soup/salad combo. The fried chicken was awesome, the chicken pepper soup was so freaking flavorful and the salad had a really nice blend of greens (not just iceberg) and was loaded with good veggies and bacon bits. All for only about $18 before taxes and tip! Unheard of these days. My new go to when I'm in Cortez. Now I'm looking forward to when I'll be back through in a week!

Awesome service!! our waiter was amazing. Brussel sprouts…read morewere cooked to perfection. Had the bacon burger it was amazing! great food. Great atmosphere. highly recommend

The place looks amazing!!!! It's so clean! The decor looks sharp and the music was on point! The…read moreyoung man bar keeping was great! Knew a lot and was personable, attentive and kept a clean bar. Sounds like the only place that stays open late and is perfect for the night club goers! We will be back!