NPO since 8 pm day before I was ready for some food and caffeine since diagnostic testing was over…read more Came to Rupert's based off reviews....they didn't disappoint. What a hopping cafe. I ordered the vegan French toast and a side of bacon. Having a severe egg allergy makes breakfast choices out limited. The cinnamon on the French toast gave it the right crisp plus the maple syrup was spot on for my taste buds. The bacon is thin strips which aren't my thing I prefer thick cut bacon. It has a few counter seats and then as many tables as can be put inside for seating. Turnover of tables was quick. Many people came and went. I enjoyed my hot tea and read while I ate.

Tried Rupert's on an early trip home from CO to AZ. It was amazing! Got there at 8am on a Sunday…read moreand it wasn't busy at all. Great service, quaint small space. The food was amazing, I had the Southwest Benedict and it was delicious, particularly the green chili! Yum! Hubby had the breakfast burrito with pulled pork- also scrumptious! Really good experience passing through Durango !

We were wandering around downtown Durango late Tuesday morning looking for lunch and quickly…read morerealized many places are closed on Tuesdays and Wednesdays during the mid-April off-season. Thankfully, we came across Carver Brewing Co. and were happy to see it open. They offer a great variety of local beers, including options to take some to go. We tried the Double IPA and the Hazy--both were delicious. They also have wine and mimosas available if beer isn't your thing. Bo (or Beau) was our bartender and truly made the experience. He was knowledgeable, friendly, and had a genuine smile the entire time. His energy was infectious and really brightened the atmosphere. Definitely a must-stop when passing through Durango.

This is another great burger spot! Located right in downtown Durango so parking is a bit difficult…read morebut the food is worth it! I got an amazing burger and "fries". More like potato wedges. We are outside and the weather and service was incredible! What really stole the show though was their desserts!!!!!! I couldn't decide so I got two! First I got the cream cheese zucchini cake and OMG! Soooooo good. The second option was the bourbon pecan skillet! We shared this one and I could have eaten the entire thing. I never order dessert but I could not pass these up! Must try in Durango!

Best burger I've ever had without a doubt. Black and Blue burger. Partner had a Southwestern with…read morebacon. Same! Cajun Fries yum Russell our server, incredible and so friendly. Great time.

Enjoyed the food here more than Carver's. Many options for kids that weren't just nuggets and…read moregrilled cheese. Sat next to a party of 22 but it was fine. College waiter was dreamy according to husband. He was definitely nice and helpful / knew the menu. They have a meat smoker and the smoked chicken was also dreamy. Tested husband's beer. It was indeed beer. Not my thing but he drank two so I had to drive. Annoyed. But not Steamworks fault I guess. Would steam this brewery again.

Personable and knowledgeable staff. We reserved a table for…read more2 at 6 on a Saturday and were seated at a nice table right up front by the window. The beer and wine menus are really large and have a great variety. We had the burger and Cubano which both were great.

Outstanding food for very reasonable prices!! The Pork Sugo and Risi e Bisi with mushrooms were…read moredelicious!! Worthy Upscale versions! Some of the best cocktails in town. Wine was served a bit warmer than I'm used to, but had a very good selection. Service was great. Tables distribution was spacious, unlike other crowded spaces in town. Loved everything about it.

We had a wonderful dining experience here and would definitely rate it a solid 5 stars. I ordered…read morethe surf and turf, which included scallops, shrimp, and steak served over a bed of homemade fettuccine with spinach and Parmesan. The steak was incredibly flavorful and practically melted in my mouth. What stood out most was how well everything complemented each other, the seafood, pasta, and steak created a perfectly balanced dish. My husband ordered the Ahi, and it was equally delicious, fresh, well-prepared, and full of flavor. We started with the calamari and were pleasantly surprised when it came with homemade fettuccine. It was honestly some of the best calamari we've had in a long time, perfectly cooked and beautifully paired. Overall, this is a great choice if you're looking for an upscale dining experience with thoughtfully prepared dishes. Definitely recommend.

My wife and I made reservations at 636 Main for ourselves and two friends who came into town to…read moremeet up with us while we were traveling through Colorado. We were seated on the patio and it took quite a while for our server to greet us. Once she did, she brought water and took our drink order. She returned with our drinks and said she would be back to take our food order. We had plenty to talk about while waiting, but she repeatedly walked past our table to attend to other tables without stopping. Eventually, I had to stop her and let her know we were ready to order. My wife and our friend's wife both ordered a pasta dish with sliced steak and spinach. My friend had a salad with salmon and a bowl of soup, and I ordered the filet with potato lasagna and spinach. As the evening went on, it became breezy and chilly. I asked another server if the patio heater could be turned on, and someone came over right away to help, which we appreciated. When our meals arrived, everything looked excellent and tasted very good. The food was definitely the highlight of the evening. Unfortunately, our server only stopped by our table once during the entire meal to check on us and it was lien she was in a rush to leave to table. We spent a long time waiting to see if she would ask whether we needed anything or if we were finished. It wasn't as though she had to go out of her way to reach us--she walked past our table numerous times while serving her other tables. Because of the lack of attention, I once again had to get her attention to let her know we were finished and ask for a dessert menu. I ordered the Dubai Chocolate dessert to go after she highly recommended it. Unfortunately, it did not live up to the description once I had a chance to eat it. The chocolate flavor was very mild, and the crunchy layer on the bottom was not particularly enjoyable nothing like a Dubai Chocolate. Overall, the food was excellent and deserving of praise. However, for a fine dining restaurant where both the food and drinks come at premium prices, the service fell well short of expectations. Great meals can make for a memorable evening, but attentive service is an important part of the fine dining experience, and unfortunately that was missing during our visit.

Excellent meal here esp since we showed up without a reservation. We sat at the upstairs bar and…read morepractically had the room to ourselves for a short time. I had the "porn martini". Sounds naughty but it was delicious. Served with sidecar of prosecco. I don't usually like prosecco but this was pretty darn good. For dinner I selected the wedge salad with salmon. Salmon was tasty but just a tad overcooked. My other half had grilled angus fillet. It was delicious.

Visited Ouray over the weekend for my birthday and ate here with my husband. It was definitely the…read moremost enjoyable restaurants we had there. I got the venison and my husband ordered the short rib. Both dishes were very good! For dessert we got the cheesecake with blueberries that they presented to our table with a lit candle for my birthday. Sadly did not get a photo but this was one of the best we had! Not overly sweet, good texture and very yummy. Would recommend!

Love this place! Live music and crowded on a summer night. Great service and wonderful…read morespecial...amazing pork tacos.

We stopped at Ska Brewing with our family after a rafting trip in Durango and it ended up being the…read moreperfect post-adventure stop. We sat outside and really enjoyed the relaxed, open-air setting. It was a great place to unwind after a day on the river. The atmosphere was very casual. We ordered food and drinks and spent time just hanging out together. The beer was great, and doing a flight made it easy to try a few different options before choosing a favorite. We enjoyed their Bavarian pretzels, pub chips, and flatbread pizzas. Overall, Ska Brewing was a great family-friendly stop after rafting. It's a fun, casual brewery with good beer, good energy, and a welcoming outdoor space. Definitely a spot we'd come back to if we're in Durango again.

I hate to inform you that if you're reading this, the Switchback has closed to be rebranded to a…read moredifferent restaurant. However, we had gone on its closing day and had some great tacos, salad, and ramen. Their birria is rich and meaty with a touch of cinnamon and was awesome as a ramen and taco. Service was efficient and drinks were cold. Guess I'm just writing this to keep my Yelp numbers up...

Considering all of the places I've tried while visiting Durango, Switchback's in definitely in the…read moretop. The food is reasonably priced, smaller portions, but really had amazing flavor. Service was good, we all had water so no real refills, but our waitress checked on us a few times. I had the 3 for $12 tacos. They were a little small but packed with flavor. I had the steak and the shrimp and both were good with the steak a little better. Also had the elote and was not disappointed. It was really good also.