Eolus is TOP NOTCH. Both the food and service are amazing. I haven't been in 5 years but it is as good as I remember. I LOVE duck and this is as good as it gets. Hard to find Duck Two Ways but the have it here- duck breast and confit leg. Both exceptional. Great service from bartender Max who made me a delicious Rye Boulevardier (Negroni with whiskey instead of gin). [[HIGHLIGHT]]Beautiful spot.[[ENDHIGHLIGHT]] Will be back next year read more

Eolus Bar & Dining - Duck breast and confit leg - Bars Near Me - Durango, Colorado

Will not return: they bait-and-switch, and dirty wine glasses. ... continue our wine bar hopping. [[HIGHLIGHT]]I liked their exposed brick wall, so put this one on hit list.[[ENDHIGHLIGHT]]  Their Happy hour is 5-6 but oyster runs out by 5:30. [[HIGHLIGHT]]Friday, it was empty when we arrived.[[ENDHIGHLIGHT]] A short man with eye glasses in the front asked if we've a reservation. We didn't. We were seated immediately. I like curved forks. Their reds are good but the Riedel glasses could use some polish, especially the rim - I've seen many bars use towel to polish their glasses. The tuna poke is wonderful - love the celery. read more

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Eouus Orion our waiter was awesome and James the manager was nice. Our food was fabulous. Love the scallops, pork belly, and my ceaser salad with glass potato and we ordered the anchovies because I like the dark anchovies. [[HIGHLIGHT]]I really can't remember the history of this building, but the brick was fabulous. You can even see the outlines of where the old window used to be.[[ENDHIGHLIGHT]] [[HIGHLIGHT]]They had a great deck upstair, plenty of seats with some Misters.[[ENDHIGHLIGHT]] I WOULD RECOMMEND read more

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Absolutely fantastic! We just got into town and decided to try this place out. We had the Black Manhattan, which was exquisitely crafted! We had scallop and pork belly appetizer. Stupendous! We had the warm mushroom salad which was mouthwatering delicious. And we shared the entree of the elk tenderloin. Phenomenal! Could not have been a better meal. [[HIGHLIGHT]]The place was beautiful and the service was excellent.[[ENDHIGHLIGHT]] Five stars for sure! read more

Eolus Bar & Dining - Elk - Bars Near Me - Durango, Colorado

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The food was excellent but the lady behind the bar was very rude to me. It made me very uncomfortable. I read a quote the other day that helped me get through it. Don't let someone else cause you to lose your peace because they can't find theirs. I just wanted it to be a great experience. read more

[[HIGHLIGHT]]Located right in the midst of action, the ambiance was top notch--perfect for a special occasion.[[ENDHIGHLIGHT]] For starters I had a Lemon Drop cocktail which was excellent. We shared the hanger steak served rare. It was a minor work of art in its presentation, and tasted as good as it looked. It was accompanied by pavé potatoes, which is menu-speak for a baked stack of thin potato slices. They were actually pretty good. And the whole roasted peppers served as garnish surprisingly added a welcome flavor. I uploaded a photo. read more

Eolus Bar & Dining - Hanger Steak Art - Bars Near Me - Durango, Colorado

We had mixed experience. My husband's food was fabulous (lobster burger) and he would recommend it to anyone and felt it was very reasonably priced for the quality. I had the salmon and the sides were great (especially the mushrooms) but fish was terrible. The fish wasn't fresh and had that fishy (trout like) after taste. The brussel sprouts app was good, but citrus zest was overpowering. Wine list is good and service was very attentive. I appreciated that all the wait staff seem to work in harmony. Ambiance was fine but very loud - so if you struggle in loud places - ask for rooftop instead. read more

Eolus Bar & Dining - Grilled Salmon - Bars Near Me - Durango, Colorado

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Honest Ranting Review; Things that were bad: The bartender, drinks were abhorrent. Ex. Ordered a dirty martini, tasted like 2 shots of Tito's wasn't any mix in sight. Old Fashion, tasted like rye whiskey without any simple sugar.(Imagine a whisky on the rock, watered down with musky sour water.It was repulsive. Next on the list, Pricing. Now, when you go to a nice place you know the prices will be elevated. So better food, to say, WRONG! The fish being 90 dollars says a lot especially because the clams come every Tuesday (That's old). The chicken being overly priced also says a lot especially because good chicken isn't hard to find it's how it's prepared, now that's not to say the food isn't tasty, as the Elk was nicely seasoned. However, the price for a crab cake (Yeah only 1) was insulting to my bank account. And in general for the food, NOT ENOUGH CARBS. A positive side note; The service was very, very good, good to a point one might say overbearing. (Etiquette tip if the utensils aren't at 4'O'clock and haven't been touched in a minute) Don't take the plate! read more

Unreal menu! Delicious mix of local fare. Cannot wait to come back. The waiter was super polite.

Great service from happy Courtney. The recommendations were great and the food was very good. [[HIGHLIGHT]]The ambiance is peaceful in a well appointed dining room.[[ENDHIGHLIGHT]] read more

AMAZING!!! Great management. Wonderful server. Delicious food and drinks. Can't say enough! Look forward to returning. It's a several hour drive, but we may come back just to eat here! [[HIGHLIGHT]]Loved the atmosphere too.[[ENDHIGHLIGHT]] [[HIGHLIGHT]]Sat next to a group of ladies who looked to be celebrating an upcoming wedding. They also loved all of their food and drinks.[[ENDHIGHLIGHT]] [[HIGHLIGHT]]So fun![[ENDHIGHLIGHT]] read more

Impressive service from Malachi and attention to detail from the GM Eric. Eric placed us at an open table during the dinner service when only reservations were being seated. Eric told us to give him about 45 minutes to sneak us in. We returned at that time and Eric placed us in Malachi's (should be #1 server) section. What a treat. Everything about our meal was excellent. I saw the hangar steak on the menu and just had to try the Chimichurri. Well, not as good as mine, but the plate was fantastic with the 20 layer potatoes smoked tomato jam, blistered shishitos, roasted garlic aioli and THEIR chimichurri. Excellent plate. [[HIGHLIGHT]]Beautiful setting. A great spot to splurge on an outing with my wife.[[ENDHIGHLIGHT]] If we ever come back to Durango, this will again be a must do. Dicks read more

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I've been to this restaurant through all its metamorphosis, from the original owner to now. Tonight I went for my birthday dinner. The food, and chef who kindly took time to explain his amazing food, and the lovely Heather who served us, made this a beautiful night. WTAF is up with the guy who " greets" us???? He's been there for a while. Nicely dressed man who looks you up and down and makes you feel unwelcome. Asks ridiculous questions to belittle you. It takes the happy edge off every single time. Is he the owners son? Come on dude!!!! read more

This was our favorite restaurant of the trip. The wine list is fantastic, the service is quick and efficient, and there is variety in the types of foods they serve. We had the burrata, the scallops and pork belly and a sushi special as appetizers , of which I would order all again. But the star of the show was that black cod. It has such a subtle and beautiful sauce. We also enjoyed the cherry pie dessert. I wish we had found this place earlier in our trip. It's definitely worth the price tag. read more

Review specific for vegetarian cuisine: Eolus put a lot of time, energy, and thought into their vegetarian option on the entree menu. Most restaurants in downtown Durango only have one vegetarian entree (and they are no exception)- but theirs knocks it out of the park! If you are worried about paying a lot of money for only one choice, don't be. This place is worth the price. read more

I love food. And unfortunately away from NYC I find it a struggle. So please understand. [[HIGHLIGHT]]This is a lovely upscale for the area restaurant. It is probably 5stars worthy.[[ENDHIGHLIGHT]] Fun bartenders skilled at their craft. Yummy oysters. Beef tartar that required chewing... and a strawberry rhubarb smoothie baked in a sugar cookie trying to pass as pie... Frankly there is no need to try so hard... just acquire high quality ingredients and prepare them with care. And that's all. The menu was interesting & I would return and maybe just have a ... read more

Delicious food, great service, and a birthday dessert on the house! This place nails the experience you hope to have every time you go out. Highly recommend! read more

Tonight I tried the lobster hamburger, it was horrible. Seems like they needed to spice up a meat patty with an over cooked subpar Maine lobster tail and lame special sauce. The hamburger probably would have been ok by itself, but not at a nice restaurant like Eolus, so they threw on a ridiculously small Maine (doubt it) tail with a horribly overpowered sauce. Couldn't taste the lobster and the pickle added to the poor taste. Take this off the menu. read more

I just cannot get over it. My wife and I live in Pagosa Springs and driving at night is never a fun task for us in our older gaining years from Durango to Pagosa. That does not stop us from an opportunity to eat at Eolus when we get the opportunity. There is just something about seeing James (the owner) when you walk through the door. The second my wife and I see him we are reassured the food will be incredible and even better the service will be exceptional. We have dined here for several years and the ambiance is that of a 5 start restaurant. They even have these heavy curtains outside the front door to block the cold winter winds, which is a pretty nice touch. Here is why they are top notch. My wife had to fly out for a day trip and was landing at 5pm. I had a reservation for us at 545pm last night. Due to the winter storms and winds in Denver her flight left late. I called and said we would be late, but knowing its a Thursday night getting in after being late would not be likely. They noted my reservation. We did not get there until 645pm and even though it was a pretty full house they said give us just a minute. James walked up and said "right this way". Now, if I can only get him to bring back that delicious cioppino as I joked with him as we were leaving (but not really joking that is one of the best I ever had and I have traveled the world). Every time I leave Eolus I get the thought "If all businesses ran like Eolus where the staff obviously works exceptionally hard every night our economy would be in a much better place"! Thank you James and team for making the value of the experience you offer more than the money I spend. Semper Fidelis!!! read more

On the recommendation of our hotel host, we went here while celebrating our wedding anniversary. Ordered two glasses of Napa CA Cabernet (we think Napa has the best Cabs), tow side organic salads and split the pork chop. The Cabs were really good. The salads were great! The walnuts, Gorgonzola and dressing were the perfect combo. The ciabatta bread was ok (not a lot of flavor). The pork was cooked perfect and presented well. It was yummy. The black currant sauce was very good. The mac and cheese was also very good (bacon and jalapeño). We aren't big fans of cooked spinach, but it was also good. Highly recommend. Our server was awesome and we thoroughly enjoyed our meals! read more

Eolus Bar & Dining - organic greens side salads and ciabatta. - Bars Near Me - Durango, Colorado

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Cocktails: delicious. Atmosphere: quaint and cozy. Service: top notch. Came here just for two drinks: butter pecan old fashioned and Core Memory. Both phenomenal drinks and the food looks and smells delicious (didn't order any, couldn't tell you how it tasted). Absolutely perfect date night spot. read more

Eolus Bar & Dining - Butter Pecan Rye Old Fashioned and Core Memory. - Bars Near Me - Durango, Colorado

Always impressed with this place... As somebody that really appreciates good wine I depend on how knowledgeable the staff is, and how they continually update the wine list to keep it interesting and fresh. Always feel confident in bringing guests here. read more

[[HIGHLIGHT]]The ambiance is nice.[[ENDHIGHLIGHT]] We ordered the elk and duck. My husband really liked the elk but the duck was very disappointing especially for the price. We ate at another place down the street with a high end menu that was superior to this place. read more

Delicious good and amazing customer service- ask for malachai he is the best waiter we have ever had anywhere Cod was amazing read more

Very good, especially the apps. Loved it. The service was also very good. Entire visit was positive. Will be back.

The service was excellent. The food is okay. I have to say I was not as impressed as many of the reviews suggested. I had the "special" mushroom soup. I found it to be gritty and not smooth and the truffle oil was all but non-existent. We had several different plates and while the main courses were done well the accompaniments were off course and disjointed. There was one vegetarian plate that was offered. It wasn't something I was interested in, and didnt try it. While checking out the menu prior to dining there it appeared themenu from a year or two ago was much better. New chef? Not sure but I'll choose another dinner establishment next time. For the prices i expected better. On the other hand, the drink menu was small but very good and I would definitely stop in for a drink when in town. read more

Eolus Bar & Dining - Bye bye brine - Bars Near Me - Durango, Colorado

Don't recommend. Try chimyago or whatever it's called instead. Service is snooty to the max.

Hands down my favorite dine in Durango. [[HIGHLIGHT]]Great atmosphere, but the food is even better.[[ENDHIGHLIGHT]]

Y'all I want to love this place, and I hope you do...we picked this place for the apps and the cocktail menu, but the food just didn't redeem it further. It seems slightly over priced for the quality and portion size. We got the pork belly and Brussels for apps. Tasty for sure, but felt like we were at a tiny plates resto. We did love the dessert, there was a gluten free chocolate mousse option, yum! read more

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Fantastic food and phenomenal service! This is one of the nicest places you can eat in Durango, and everything is really high quality. You'll be treated very well here, but prepare to pay a high price for it! I don't know that it's quite worth the money you pay, but if you're in the mood to splurge for a nice occasion, give Eolus a try! read more

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I rarely write reviews... We Came in from NYC Had dinner here last week and wow this place was simply perfect! We are definitely foodies and can be a tad judgy and we're so impressed . [[HIGHLIGHT]]Not only was The service fantastic and the ambiance, upscale, but the food, just so SO great![[ENDHIGHLIGHT]] Every dish was absolutely scrumptiously delicious. It's a must go to. read more

One of the BEST dinning experiences in Colorado. James want his establishment to be the best and it shows. This is a must stop for us all time when we are in residence in Durango. Great food great wine great bar great service read more

One of the nicer restaurants in historic Durango in my view. Nice ambiance, great service, and reasonable prices (Cocktails and wine were relatively cheap - Buffalo Trace $10). They have quite an eclectic menu. We began with their special mushroom soup and a Hamachi Volcano Roll. Both delicious. I found the entree section of the menu to be a bit limiting, but we were able to find two choices to our liking and both were great (seared scallops and the Osso Bucco). Both entrees were very big portions, and we could not finish. However, that didn't mean we could not try dessert. The dessert we chose was the night's special. Some aspects of it were good, but I did not care for the toasted marshmallow swirl topping - but this is just my taste, as it was prepared fine and gave the dessert an artistic flare. read more

Eolus is upscale Durgano dining: the food was awesome & served-up in a mountain-town relaxed environment. My only regret is that I don't get to Durango with more regularity because I'd dine here all the time. read more

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So, I have a bad habit. I usually don't finish my food in a restaurant. Included in pictures of this eatery is a shot of my plate- practically licked clean. This restaurant is amazing. The creative choice of flavors, colors and local produce is so subtle, and so satisfying. If you live in Durango, you probably know this restaurant. But if you are visiting Durango, go there! You will find yourself In the company of discerning locals-all having a deliciously great time. read more

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Beautiful restaurant. Amazing food and presentation. we went for the Valentines Day special and were so pleasantly surprised having never been. Food was great, service was more than timely and thoughtful, host staff pleasant and welcoming. Wine pairings on point. We will be back. read more

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I had the pleasure of meeting James on December 29,2023. The atmosphere, food, and service were delightful! The selection of entrées were absolutely divine. I live in Montana and travel to New Mexico quite a bit to visit family. My daughter often goes to Durango to ski. This was her second visit, my first, to Eolus. We will definitely be back. read more

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Best fine dining in the four corners area! The, "Duck Two Ways" was one of the best duck plates I've had in over a decade, everything on this dish compliments each other perfectly. Service was great. The seasonal butterscotch Old Fashioned cocktail was our favorite. Also! Highly recommend the pork belly & scallops appetizer. read more

Eolus Bar & Dining - Duck Two Ways - Bars Near Me - Durango, Colorado

We went for dessert and the gluten free donuts (that are made in a gf fryer) were delicious! We sat at the bar and the bartender was exceptional! He made the kids mocktails and special made the perfect drink for my husband and I! read more

[[HIGHLIGHT]]I didn't know what to expect, but I was pleasantly surprised by the ambiance.[[ENDHIGHLIGHT]] I really enjoyed the chicken dish. Service was friendly and relaxed. We will definitely be back next time we visit Durango. read more