I've always passed by, never stopped in, until today. I came in after a day on the mountain. It's counter service which is convenient and I was able to order right away. They're dog friendly on the patio so that was awesome. The view is amazing from the patio and there's plenty of room. Here's what I had: Basic Burger with green chilies- $18. Great flavor, the bun was nice too. The chile was spicy! It didn't blow my mind but was still good. Fries and drink: $5.00. Tasty fries. $25 for burger, fries and drink is expensive but the views are dope so I'd like to try other items. 5 stars for the views and service, plus good burger. read more

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As soon as I found this spot I knew I needed to try it. My husband and I shared: - Mushroom Belford Burger - Inside Out Melt with a Fried Egg, Bacon, Caramelized Onions - ROC'n Fries - Kale, Carrot, Apple Slaw - Ice Cream Float - Mandarin Orange Tractor Soda The burger is one of the best burgers I've ever had. The melt might have been my favorite thing with the crispy cheese on the outside. The float was delicious. I loved the sauces for the fries. I personally wouldn't get the slaw again because it was more of a kale salad which isn't my thing. I will come back here every time I visit Durango because this was hands down the best place we ate. read more

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Best burger EVER! Best views ever. Best organic drink selections ever. Don't skip this spot. read more

James Ranch Grill - Strawberry Dragonfruit Haystack - New American Near Me - Durango, Colorado

You have to order at the counter and then that will bring you your food. The food was very god but small portions. The burgers were good but I wasn't impressed with their cheese. The kids burgers were tiny and we had to order my sons 10 and 6 a regular burger on top of the kids menu. The organic lemonade was delicious, the organic soda was not. The outdoor area with animals was a hit with the kids. The indoor area was clean, nicely decorated and not overly loud. Given the price point this is a one and done visit. read more

What a great spot right outside the heart of Durango! The food here was so fresh and quality and you can't beat the view while you eat. They also have a nearby farm and market and a pumpkin patch while we visited. Awesome stop read more

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This is the most magical place EVER!! You have to stop. The food was so fresh and delicious. The atmosphere felt like "home". Their market was full to the brim with all their farm goodies. I had the BLT and best BLT I have ever had My husband had the inside out grilled cheese and he devoured it. We loved everything about it here read more

James Ranch Grill - B.L.T with Chipotle Mayo - New American Near Me - Durango, Colorado

Can't say enough good things about James Ranch Grill. Best burgers anywhere around. Four napkins. Drips flavor. Pink on the inside. I will always come back when traveling here. read more

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The food is phenomenal!! Fresh burgers Homemade cheese on my anything but basic burger. The fries are fingerling potatoes. Yum Service is always a breeze. The food came out fast Farm to table!! You can sit inside or outside on a picnic table style overlooking the cows in the pasture read more

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Best burger place. Always cooked to perfection. I go often.... They know me by my name when I order. Plus they take care of my Celiac needs. read more

James Ranch Grill - Dining room and podium for ordering food - New American Near Me - Durango, Colorado

This restaurant is located north of Durango several miles. They are a working ranch and serve beef from their own cows, cheese from their dairy cows, and source local veggies. I love all of this! The cheeseburgers are delicious. i ordered a beet salad which was super tasty. You do order from the window out front, then they bring you your food and drinks. There is seating indoors; outdoors on balcony with roof overhead; and on the lawn on picnic tables, which is so nice in the summer and warm weather of fall. Service was quick and friendly. They also have a market within the same building that sells their beef and lots of other goodies. Great place to stop for lunch or dinner! They are closed on Mondays and Tuesdays. read more

Thank you Yelp for bringing us here. We arrived about 1pm and waited in line (with all the others) to place our order. From the time I ordered till the time the food was ready was about a 15 minute wait. The wait to place the order took longer! Hubs & I shared the burger and the fries. It was just enough for us. If we were big eaters, we probably would have each gotten something. The burger was delicious, the lemonade had a nice tart taste, and was quite refreshing. An absolutely beautiful day with gorgeous views. read more

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Amazing food, incredible ambience and supports regenerative agriculture! We love to stop by whenever we are traveling through the area. Very clean, great quality of food and the view is beautiful. Highly recommend. read more

Amazing experience. Such a cool family vibe at this ranch. Everyone was nice and helpful and the food was so good and so fresh! read more

James Ranch Grill - Fries and wine - New American Near Me - Durango, Colorado

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Sunday, July 7, 2024. Lunch. We decided to try this place again after a horrible experience in August, 2022. Please see attached original review, the gracious owner refunded our money after that experience. Please note: their prices have increased roughly $1.50 - $2 due to inflation since 2022. We were visiting Durango with another couple for my birthday. This time I ordered the mushroom Belford burger ($16.75). This came with sauteed cremini mushrooms, caramelized onions, Belford cheese, lightly buttered Brioche bun, a 1/3-pound medium grass fed beef patty, rosemary garlic aioli and a bed of greens. All our food arrived piping hot and my burger was super juicy and the crispy cheese tasted divine. The wife from the other couple said it was the "best burger" she'd ever eaten! I couldn't go that far, but it was a huge improvement in service and delivery from our first visit. We did visit the nearby meat market and purchased Wagyu ground beef, lamb chops and some pork chops. The quality of the meat from this ranch continues to impress us. read more

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What a truly unique and delicious experience. I visited here from out of town many years ago and this was my first time coming back. Since then I have dreamt of visiting again and it did not disappoint. The place has only grown. But their burgers were exceptional, you can taste the freshness in each bite. I wished I had another after this one. Their fries were also exceptional although I wish you got more for $11 for a "large". Definitely try their baconaise sauce, it's unique and the perfect dipping sauce. My first visit I had homemade ice cream that was to die for. I was disappointed they did away with it but I did try some of the ice cream in the market and it was pretty good as well. The burgers came out pretty quick, about 10-15 minute wait and there was little to no line when arriving Sunday around 3 PM. They had plenty of seating and the overall vibe was great. If you get a chance to visit here, 10/10 recommend. We even thought about going back the next day! read more

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Often does live music. Good food. Recommended by a local. Be prepared to wait but beautiful view to grab a drink and walk around. read more

James Ranch Grill - New American Near Me - Durango, Colorado

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Went late in the evening. Beautiful place! Ordered at the window. Picked up our beverages around the side. Found a picnic table and waited for our que to pick up our food while the kids made friends and played. We ordered side salad and a southwest green chili cheese burger with fries. The kids each ate a "Dawg on a stick" with chips. This was an exceptional experience for our family. Just note, they are pricey but we enjoyed every bite! read more

When you're in Durango, a MUST visit is James Ranch. Just north of town on the east side of the highway, this is a family-owned and family-run restaurant, gift shop, cheese specialties and entertainment center. We never miss it! Check their website for the schedule of performers (I went on the wrong evening! ) and eat a perfect burger, drink a cold beer or wine and listen to music. The view of the mountains at sunset- priceless! read more

I loved this place . The setting is absolutely lovely. We got an outdoor picnic table. The food was good , not the best burger I've had and I got the beet salad and didn't love it . So why the 5 stars? I love the baby goats, the setting , and the market. Walking around the farm and learning about restorative farming. The whole idea is something I want to support. Staff were lovely. We went to the market twice for cheese made in house, meat, eggs and bagels. All were fresh and delicious. Great quality . read more

Amazing customer service, beautiful views, and great food! This was my boyfriend and I's favorite restaurant we visited in Durango. Definitely a must-try read more

Outstanding!!! The food is not only grown locally, but very evidently prepared with love and a culinary creativity that reminds you that serving food is more than an income for the owners. This was also true of the service. There was a young man bussing tables and refilling drinks that carried a smile around with him wherever he went. He was eager to serve and friendly. There were plenty of seating options. We chose to sit under an old apricot tree in the shade. read more

James Ranch Grill - Our "BeReal" taken under the apricot tree. - A family of four, including two adults and two children, is seated at a green and white checkered outdoor table at James Ranch Grill in Durango, CO. The table has various dishes, drinks, and condiments, with a scenic grassy area and trees in the background. The setting is shaded by trees, and the family appears to be enjoying a meal in a natural, outdoor environment. - New American Near Me - Durango, Colorado

This is my family's favorite dinner spot! Food is great and always fresh. The location has amazing views and a nice walking path around the farm. My boys love to spot at all the fact boards around the property. Very family friendly. Service can sometimes be slow BUT the food and atmosphere is Worth it!! read more

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Really great food in a relaxed, beautiful environment with indoor and outdoor seating areas. Quick friendly counter service, pick your food up at the window. read more

James Ranch Grill - Burger snd ssmdwich and an amazing kale and pear salad - New American Near Me - Durango, Colorado

Tried this place while visiting Durango. It's an order at the window kind of place then find a seat. Lots of space and the staff friendly & efficient. There were 6 of us and we all said they were the best burgers we have tasted! Perfectly grilled and juicy! The fries were so good as well. We will be back! read more

We arrived around 12:30 for lunch and in case you didn't know, you order from a window. Everything is à la carte and it isn't cheap. But, that's not a bad thing. Locally sourced and top quality burgers are worth the price. I'm pretty sure everything is farm to table her The lady who took our order (there were 7 of us) was patient, helpful, and kind. She set up a table for all of us to eat together and then she, along with a co worker, brought our food to us within approximately 20. Minutes. I ordered the signature burger. It was delicious. Fries were fantastic also and came with ketchup and some kind of baconaise fry sauce. Both were delicious. This is a place to go for a top quality and delicious burger. read more

Visited from California and we loved this place! The food was delicious and the ambiance was perfect for families. I ordered the Belford mushroom burger and it was super juicy with rosemary garlic aioli.. makes my mouth water.. yum! They have a huge outdoor space with plenty of seating, and a beautiful scenery to look out to. They also have an area with goats that the kids can go into and pet. This is definitely a place to stop by if you're in the area! 10/10! read more

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We were visiting Durango for a quick afternoon trip. We had our 10 year old son and dog with us so we were looking for a place where we could bring the dog. I found James Ranch Grill on Yelp and just wow!! The food and service were amazing, honestly it was one of the best burgers I've ever had. We sat outside to eat lunch and the views were amazing!! My son loved being able to pet the adorable goats. We definitely hope to make it back to Durango and James Ranch Grill will be on the top of our list for lunch! read more

James Ranch Grill - New American Near Me - Durango, Colorado

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Burgers were delicious and fresh! Also really cool to see where the meat is raised in the pasture on premise! This provided the perfect ambiance for a picnic on a beautiful day read more

James Ranch Grill - New American Near Me - Durango, Colorado

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Delicious burgers with a great variety of toppings or variations! We loved the view! It was absolutely gorgeous! The service was impeccable! Loved it! Thank you! read more

This is such a wonderful way to have some delicious food and enjoy the beautiful setting. It was interesting to read about the story of the family and learn how they farm their land. The staff was incredibly friendly and helpful and really went above and beyond to make you feel welcome (including our 4 legger). We both enjoyed our entrees and purchased a few things at the market. We plan to visit every time we go to Durango. read more

This whole place is sick! GREAT spot to hit on the way to/from Purgatory or just because. Crowded af at times, but rightfully so. Will easily be back when hitting Durango again! read more

Omg this place is amazing!! The food and atmosphere is spectacular!! Service is on point!! Highly recommended!! read more

James Ranch Grill - New American Near Me - Durango, Colorado

Excellent burger, loved the fries, and the staff was so kind and friendly! Highly recommend!!

My husband thought this was the best burger he had ever had. I thought it was fine, but not the worlds greatest. What was the world's greatest was the care and consideration they take into how they create their food and take care of their animals!! There's a little market, an area to pet goats, and a walkway to see the livestock and read about the ranch. It was a great experience with great service. read more

What a wonderful place. The burgers were fantastic and my husband loved his veggie burger. Their menu has a lot of variety - it's not just burgers; I had a delicious beet salad. It's a pretty drive to the restaurant. read more

Really awesome place and great food! Perfect place to come with kiddos and let them run around. The farm was very interesting and we loved walking around and learning about their practices. We got a signature burger that was really high quality and great. My son enjoyed his dawg on a stick and the fingerlings! read more

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This is one of my favorite burgers I've ever had. Everything about James Ranch Grill is great, the outdoor space, seeing the cows grazing and the wonderful service. I had the mushroom Belford burger and everything came together so well. The cheese and mushroom crisp added a salty and umami flavor. The rosemary garlic aioli added so much flavor and made it less dry. The caramelized onions really bring the whole burger together adding some sweetness to the mix. The only thing about it that was underwhelming was the actual patty itself, it was fairly mediocre and well done. For a ranch that sources its own beef I would have expected better but the burger as a whole was fantastic. The fries were some thick cut fries with the skins on and they were pretty good given the cut style. The fries were fried for a long time as you can tell by how crispy they are but it still isn't enough on some of the fries given how large they are they still end up floppy. If you like thicker cuts of fries I'd definitely go for these as they are some of the best thick cut fries I've had, I'm just not a big fan of the cut. If you are in Durango I'd recommend the trip up to James Ranch Grill, it's absolutely worth it. read more

Beautiful ambiance, great for families with kids who want to stretch their legs and run around (mine chased a chicken for a good 15 minutes). Didn't anticipate it to be SUCH a popular place, especially as we arrived at around around 2:30 when we expected the lunch crowd to have died down. There was a line, but the cashier did a great job of taking orders and apologizing for the wait. The food was good and satisfying. Portions were adequate. Prices did seem a little on the steep side. My recommendation would be to try something that you can't get anywhere else. read more

James Ranch Grill - Signature Burger - New American Near Me - Durango, Colorado

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Definitely a "must stop" if you are in the neighborhood of Durango CO .. my visit occurred in the second week of December .. I'm already penciling in another trip in August '25 .. I'm certain the experience in the summer months will be outstanding .. food .. service .. ambiance was flawless .. but the warmer months will certainly inch the experience another notch ... read more

What an amazing place!! The food was awesome!!! The farm setting with the mountains in the background felt warm and welcoming and we love seeing all the kids working there with a smile and ready to help with anything you need. Great food, service, and ambiance. read more