J Bo Pizza &amp; Rib

We happened to drive by and immediately noticed the amazing aroma from this BBQ spot, so we decided…read moreto stop for dinner. It turned out to be a great choice. The young staff was friendly, polite, and helpful, offering recommendations that made it easy to decide without spending too much time reviewing the menu. I ordered the BBQ Tater, which was absolutely huge and easily large enough to share. It was flavorful, satisfying, and one of the highlights of the meal. My son enjoyed his pulled pork sandwich, though he felt the cheesy potatoes were just average compared to the rest of the food. The prices were very reasonable and competitive for a BBQ restaurant, especially considering the portion sizes. Low top and patio seating. Overall, we had a positive experience and would gladly stop again when we're in the area.

Line moves fast. My friend got the brisket nachos which was amazing. Massive portion we could have…read moreeasily shared. I had the chicken. A little dry but not bad with their sauce. We usually eat there when in Durango and Im from TX where good que is everywhere. Sit out on the patio and see the river and people rafting, fishing its a beautiful view !!!!

Self service station

The fat from 1 sandwich - ordered lean and it was full of grease. I ate a lot because I was starving. :-(

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Serious Texas BAR-B-Q

3.6(278 reviews)

3.7 mi

A very open and casual great bar b q with seating indoors and out. Even when you're in you feel…read morelike you're outside. You order at the counter and then take the food to your table. I had the ribs which they sell by the bone The were tender and flavorful. They have a dry rub on them and then there is sauce in the table you can add I would have loved to have a side order of fries but they don't have a fryer. Other sides are pinto beans potato salad max n cheese Cole slaw cheesy potatoes. My husband has the turkey sandwich and cheesy potatoes. I'm not usually a fan of cheesy potatoes as I don't like a lot of cheese sauce but these seemed to have the dry rub flavor and cheese but not a cheese sauce they were actually very good. I look forward to our stop here every year.

It's sad that these folks have all the correct things for good bbq but fail to deliver. They have…read moreyour white bread, onions and pickles and nice place but the lack of flavor in their product here from brisket to pulled pork to macncheese is a joke. When you can't tell the difference between their brisket and their pulled pork, you know someone's screwing up. There was NO smoke flavor on anything I tasted out of the $40+ sampler platter. The sliced sausage was dry. The turkey was fair and the Mac n cheese lacked flavor. I spotted only one sauce selection and added to ribs. The ribs were cooked perfectly and I was served 4 but once again, no smoke flavor. The white onions were very fresh along with the white bread and the dill pickles. I can't believe the lack of flavor in the brisket, ribs and pulled pork and offering only 1 type of bbq sauce seems ignorant. This is NOT TEXAS BBQ, nor is it St.Louis style or Carolina style. Such a lack of flavor.... I will not be back

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Steamworks Brewing Company

4.1(1.6k reviews)

2.2 mi

Food was great, busy place. Highly recommend the French dip…read moreand battered fries. Wife enjoyed the Maherita pizza, it arrives with no pizza sauce but she enjoyed it without even though they brought her sauce. Be aware it gets busy quickly and a line forms.

I thought Steamworks was AWESOME....great beer selection…read more Great food....loved my chicken sandwich with bacon jam. Killer Cajun fries. Eat outside on the back deck and enjoy the stunning views. Great service too!!!

Main bar

Blackened Tuna Bowl*

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Loved the mug

T's Smokehouse & Grill

3.8(100 reviews)

37.1 mi

Food: Very tasty pork ribs, 1/4 chicken, potato salad and…read morebread. Banana pudding was okay. Tips: From the train depot, head directly to the restaurant ( use a Google map ). As soon as you arrive,Go to the front desk/cashier to order and pay. The line can be long and there's no wait staff.

This was a nice place. What I loved the most was the kindness of the cashier. Although there was a…read morelarge line one of the ladies took the time to review my food allergies. I ended up ordering a grilled cheese (to keep safe) my husband had the ribs and loved them.

Inside

Kids brisket sandwich

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Grilled cheese

Backcountry Gourmet

4.5(59 reviews)

2.0 mi

We stopped here on our way back to Durango from Mesa Verde. The place was in inviting, food was…read moregreat and watching them install the new salad bar was most entertaining!

Don't go here if you need a quick breakfast. Took 20 minutes to get 1 burrito and I was the only…read moreone there. Decentburrito though and good salsa.

Summer Flower Pot

Filet Mignon Sliders

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Buckhead West BBQ

5.0(8 reviews)

2.4 mi

Dog friendly place with limited outdoor covered seating. Although the space is small the service…read moreis amazing. The staff were friendly and service was spot on. I ordered the brisket tacos without the jalapeño cheese sauce. I'm happy I did since the brisket literally melted on my tongue. A last minute add on was bake beans which were a Smokey flavor. Happy I stopped and enjoyed the food! Recommend stopping for the food and service!

Everything was delicious! I've had a few sandwiches from BWBBQ (and have nothing but good things to…read moresay!), but this review is about their catering. Tracy was super flexible - we changed the order up a few times and helped us decide exactly what we needed for our little party, and I also picked it up earlier than planned. No problems! The food was packed cleanly and efficiently, and there was no problem getting it home without spilling a gallon of baked beans in my Subaru. We had pulled pork, a specialty of the house, and the usual suspects for sides. They provide three different sauces from three distinct regions, which is great. A bunch of our guests were from Saint Louis, so the KC style sauce went fast. I'm partial to the mustard sauce because it is so unusual to find in this part of the country. They're all good. People also really liked the slaw. Everybody had a great time - but maybe ate a little too much! These guys are from GA, and know their way around a smoker. I will definitely be doing this again. Thanks!

James Ranch Grill

4.6(321 reviews)

9.3 mi

Family-owned & operated

Eco-friendly

The food was outstanding and the service was even better. We also got our food really fast.read more

My partner, his family, and I went here for dinner tonight. It's the day before Labor Day so it was…read moresuper busy, but the family said it was worth the wait. The line was super long when we arrived and we waited about 20 minutes to order. His family said it was the longest they've ever seen it. I ordered the Mushroom Belford Burger, medium well, with no onions. My partner got the same but with the onions and cooked medium. The rest of our group each got the Signature Burger, medium rare. We also split two orders of large fries. My partner got a root beer and I got a cherry cream soda. Everything was delicious! It was absolutely worth the wait. My burger was more towards well done than medium well, which is something I see a lot and I think I'm just going to start ordering medium any time I get a burger now. It was juicy and delicious, and the rosemary garlic aioli was delicious! The fry sauce was also some of the best I've had, and we left the cup scraped clean. The fries tasted fresh and were well-cooked. My partner said the root beer was great and my cherry cream soda was delicious. I had gotten a small and I was contemplating going back to order another in a large, it was that good! All of the employees we interacted with were super friendly. It was a bit of a struggle to find a table outside just because of the holiday weekend, but we found a perfect table that fit all of us under a tree. We took a little walk by the pasture and read the info signs after dinner which was a great way to end the evening. This place is fantastic and well worth the wait! It is pretty expensive (we paid about $146 after a 20% tip) so it may be better for special occasions, but it is all so fresh and pure that it's very much worth the price you pay. My partner and I don't live in Durango but his family does, so I'm hopeful we will be back the next time we visit.

Signature Burger

Organic Fingerling Fries

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Spacious dining with fireplace

Ska Brewing

4.2(343 reviews)

4.2 mi

Good Pizza and the price is affordable! Better than the historical downtown Pizza in town and much…read moremore attentive servers, bar looks so cool and they have so many options to choose for beer. They made their own beer + brand so it is good for souvenir. As this is my 1st time to check out this place. It's a spot for the locals to avoid lot of tourists and it is hidden but true gem. They also have kiddos menu w chicken fingers & honey mustard sauce. U will like it. Worth the drive and pretty cute place!

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.

Mesa Guava IPA

Cool Bar w lot of beers + choices

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Cool place to check out

James Ranch Market

4.7(62 reviews)

9.3 mi

James Ranch Market has a little bit of everything you will need locally sourced. Produce, meats,…read morehoney, dairy, books and household items. As soon as you walk in you're greeted by friendly staff James Ranch Market is overlooking the cows in the pasture grazing The store set up of spacious and well maintained.

100% easily one of my favorite (if not my favorite) restaurants in Colorado. We'll be here for…read morethree more days, we'll probably be there at least three more times. Slight wait, but totally worth it. Burgers were so fresh and clean, the cheese was to die for. Views were stunning, live music was great. Families and dogs relaxing, looking at cows and petting goats. Bought some cheese and a hat from the market. Officially obsessed!

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Sage Fresh Eats

4.5(152 reviews)

1.0 mi

Everything here is just amazing!! If available get the beet cake! (Valentine's Day special)…read moreHaloumi sandwich was the best, Mac and cheese was great, and lived the soups. Definitely will be back.

While on a visit to see our son in Durango, we stopped by this restaurant to pick up sandwiches on…read moreour way to have a picnic. Located on the main drag leading out of town toward Silverton, it seems popular. There is a small parking lot that we were fortunate enough to find spot close to the door. Upon entering, there is a counter to the left and seating to the right. The seating is bar style, along with tables and booths. My wife chose a chicken salad sandwich and I chose the ham and Gruyere sandwich. They come with, in my opnion, rather flavorless tortilla chips. However, my sandwich is really a panini, toasted on the outside. It was very flavorful with a crunch on the outside due to being toasted but a chewy inside due to the ham and cheese. Really, a great texture, in my opinion. My wife felt the cashier had a bit of an attitude when she needed one of the soda dispensers changed out due to be empty. Like he was put out. Overall, we did like Sage Fresh Eats and would come again.

Interior

Spring 2023 Strawberry Rhubarb Salad

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Poached Apple Salad

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Christopher F.

5

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15 years ago

I love pizza. The best I have ever had is Duo's in Chicago, but here in the 4 corners make it over to JBo's. Consistently these guys have made great pizza for the past few years. They look for better ingredients rather than rely on what they ordered last time. Tasty crust, just the right amount of cheese, fresh toppings. You can't go wrong. Eat at Jbo's. read more

Demarqus R.

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1 year ago

KEEP KIDS OUT OF THE BAR, for the love of god its an adult environment. We don't come here to listen to them screech and watch them lay on the pool table read more

Kamee C.

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4 years ago

Great pizza. Very consistent. Great salads too. We always get it to go do haven't had a dine in experience. Love the pizza!!

Keiya F.

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2

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10 years ago

Great food, great customer service, quick, easy, and cheap! Yum! Favorite bar and restaurant in Durango!

Robin B.

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2

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9 years ago

Best pizza I've ever had! 4 of us ordered 2 of the biggest pizzas and had no leftovers!

MaryJane A.

Elite 21

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66

4 years ago

Went for lunch today 4/14. Website and Yelp info all said it was open. Disappointed read more

Matt A.

7

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3

16 years ago

Good Pizza, nice place to go for drinks and atmosphere.

Brandee K.

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20

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16 years ago

Great experience. Best southwest chicken salad!

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