We stopped in on our last day in town heading to the airport and it did not disappoint. Was the best meal we had all week. Everything tasted so fresh and flavorful. I got the steak sandwich and ate every last bite of it. The scenery is beautiful and they do a good job of keeping you socially distanced. The staff was very friendly too. I highly recommend this restaurant! read more

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

OMG amazing amazing! We found this place on our way down from Telluride and thank God we did! The burger was one of the best we've ever had! The cheese is to die for! Will try to squeeze them in one more time before we fly back home! Totally recommend. read more

Stopped in today had the month-Cristo sandwich. . It was delicious. One thing I would like to say is staff is so friendly services. Quick food was great. Walked around the property got to see the house. It was really a very nice day. read more

Best burger I've ever had, the beef was delicious and the cheese was delectable. Beautiful location as well, definitely coming back.

What an amazing place! The food was great, the atmosphere even better, and the view was gorgeous. There is an adorable gift shop with lots of locally sourced items. Highly recommend a visit to the ranch! read more

Excellent food, literally meters or short miles from where it was produced. Fantastic facilities, great beer, extremely attentive staff. Looking forward to another visit! read more

Went here on our last night in Durango and it was the most amazing end to our vacation. The food was amazing and the restaurant and surrounding grounds were so beautiful and the staff was great. Can't wait to come back here our next trip. So so beautiful. read more

The food was so amazing and the view is nice I hope to comeback another day. The people are so nice they take care of everything and its so clean and they have good hospitality. read more

James Ranch Grill - Green Chili Pico Burger* - New American Near Me - Durango, Colorado

What a delightful place! The food was tasty, too. We loved eating here and touring the ranch after.

Not a huge selection on the menu but what they serve is fantastic. Farm to table style food with burgers and sandwiches. The scenery was just as amazing and the kids enjoyed walking around the farm. The chokeberry jelly was my fav! read more

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Great ambiance and stunning views from the porch. Loved the goats! Fries were a bit bland and needed some salt/pepper, but none to be found. BLT was a disappointment - all bread with only two tiny pieces of bacon. I definitely recommend the burgers, they were delicious! read more

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

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Burgers were juicy. It was a busy night, but the river side atmosphere made for a lovely, relaxed wait.

Relaxing burger stop and store. Great green chile burger with avocado. Grill cheese on focaccia was also tasty. Great lunch spot with gorgeous outdoor views. read more

My family and I recently had a week long trip in Durango, CO. We were staying at the Lodge at Tamarron and this little restaurant was only 5 minutes away. It's placed on a beautiful hillside where you can see the dairy cows and you can even go in and hang out with two friendly goats, Snicker & Doodle. Out of our 7 days on our trip we ate at James Ranch Grill 4 nights because it was so amazing! The roasted beet salad was to die for and the burgers were delicious, all of their ingredients coming from their own ranch or being locally sourced. There is also a little market. The ambience is indescribable, all the picnic tables outside and we were lucky enough on our last night there was a live band playing. I would recommend this restaurant to anyone over in the Durango area because it's a once in a lifetime experience! read more

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Nice place for a meal at a picnic table outside with music. Good beer selection. A bit crowded and long waits for food so don't go if you want a quick meal. read more

If you love fresh food and have a craving for the best burgers in Colorado, this is your place! The staff is friendly, the burgers are freshly made to order using only the finest ingredients, and the setting is beautiful. I highly recommend the blue cheese bacon bbq, and the signature burger. But whatever you order, you can't go wrong. Visit their gift shop while your there or take your children to pet the goats. Homemade cheese can be purchased on the premises. It's a really charming, fun place for the whole family to spend the afternoon. read more

Wow! The new structure is amazing. Sane great views, but expanded menu, now beer and wine, updates systems, and beautiful building that can host in inclement weather. We are locals and impressed, but if traveling through you just make a trip to James Ranch. read more

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Great ingredients, fantastic taste, super friendly staff. I'd say this place is perfect except it can get busy.

Loved the food, drinks and atmosphere, but took a bit for food to be served. Be prepared for self service and the parking was a bit wonky.

Awesome grass fed burgers and other cool choices in a relaxed and beautiful family Ranch setting in the Animas Valley! A short drive North of Durango up beautiful HWY 550. read more

Great place. Beautiful views. Good food. Great little store in front too!! Cheeses, meat, ready meals, great stop on your way up the mountain read more

Legit burger!! I wish they were closer to town, but it makes it a special treat :) I came here once before winter set in and it was beautiful! The outdoor seating is awesome because you can sit beneath the trees and enjoy the scenery. We petted the goats in the pen near the benches then watched the cows in the field. They bring your food to your table so all you have to worry about is getting your condiments (ketchup and mustard to the right of the ordering area) The first time I tried James Ranch my burger was a bit too pink in the center, but this time around it was perfect! I love the fresh veggies that come with the burger too; the pickles have a delicious crunch. Since the weather turned cold they set up a tent to the side of their mini market which was awesome because we didn't have to sit out in the cold! We warmed up with some yummy potato leek soup (actually not that creamy which I liked), then dug into our burgers (1/3 pound whoaaa). Only downsides: it's kind of a drive and they don't have fries. read more

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

Had been looking forward to coming here on our vacation. Burgers were ok and fries were good. Expected a bit more for the price. A burger and fries and a little apple hand pie ran $29. Plus when I asked for ranch to dip my fries there was a charge for that. Beautiful scenery and very friendly staff but I probably would not return. I had hoped for the tour but I guess no tours because of covid(?). Also kind of surprised to pay $9.50 for a plastic glass of Chardonnay ‍pretty place with pretty good food. read more

Fresh and delicious in a lovely setting! The bacon on the burger was unbelievably good

Good burgers-- meat, fresh toppings, cheese and freshly baked buns. The fries, unfortunately, were too well done. The concept of using fingerling potatoes is great, but they were (2 times) literally fried to a crisp. Staff was friendly in both the grill and the market. Would recommend and will be back when in the area. read more

I wasn't fan of the burger, especially when mine had a lot of nerves inside the meat. The rest of the party liked theirs. We did go back another day and this time I had the BLT. Fries are delicious! It was amazing and fresh. Service is quick and nice. You also can't beat the patio seating that overlooks the Rocky Mountains. read more

James Ranch Grill - The view from the patio - New American Near Me - Durango, Colorado

High quality food. Not a huge menu, but it was delicious. Go a little before the lunch hour or dinner hour so you don't have to wait in line to order. Loved it so much we went twice during our stay in Durango. read more

If you want the highest quality food, amazing farm to table, look no further. Everything is so fresh and delicious. The setting is one of the best in all of the southwest! Grass fed and finished burgers and amazing salads. The specials are always great too! This is a multi-generational Durango family run business that supports many of the other local farms in the area! Don't miss their awesome farm tours and market. James Ranch is the best! read more

Wow!! You get to eat outside with so much space! And the food! We had a burger, the steak sandwich, corn, and slaw. Probably the best burger ever. You don't get more local than this -- anywhere we've been at least. The burger was the softest and juiciest. I had a rose from a vineyard and Colorado and was pleasantly surprised. When we went they texted you when your order was ready, so you can sit and enjoy the pond and greenery, or browse their store that was full of fresh produce, cheese, meat, sweets, and local gifts. A must see! read more

Great, fun place in bucolic setting. Live out of town and have been there twice . We are vegetarian and it works OK for us read more

The atmosphere is amazing with outdoor dining and the goats snicker and doodle. However, the food was overpriced and underwhelming. We had the green chili burger, patty melt, and steak sandwich with fingerling fries. Unfortunately our selections didn't create the feeling that we had to go back. read more

Just as good as the reviews say! Delicious food and served fast. The kids played while we waited in a heated tent. No indoor seating but this was great for a fall day. Also check out Honeyville across the street! read more

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

The burgers and fingerling fries are delicious. They tell you the burgers are cooked medium; all of ours came out medium rare. My recommendation is to order them medium well, if you want the burger pink/ not raw. The inside out grilled cheese is amazing!! Love the atmosphere; found the service lacking. read more

One of the best meals I had while in Durango. This was a great find. Harvest Grill and Greens is a food truck located on the James family ranch. The ranch and the food truck are family owned and operated. They offer up a farm-to-table menu with most of their items coming directly from one of the family farms. I had the Signature Burger with Yukon gold roasted potatoes. The potatoes were good but the star was the BURGER. It was cooked perfectly to my liking, medium, and was so fresh! It was served with caramelized onions, lettuce, Belford cheese and an incredible rosemary-garlic mayo. It was served atop a nicely toasted bun that provided a great subtle crunch. My only regret was that I couldn't try more! I really enjoyed the food, the staff and the atmosphere. I will be back as soon as possible. Happy eating. :) read more

Everything was great. We had the Inside out melt, signature burger, green chili burger, and the hotdog on a stick plus fries. Delish!! I like that they took the time to hand make the lemonade and made it delicious too! The inside out grilled cheese was also delicious. It was very flavorful and the cheese outside was very yummy! read more

First found through other reviews but had to try when driving from Purgatory to Durango. The food and views did not disappoint. We had the Veggie Burger with frys - it was incredible. Only regret was not ordering another! read more

James Ranch Grill - View from picnic table - New American Near Me - Durango, Colorado

We had a birthday party for our adult twins this week at James Ranch. Even though it was crowded the employees were very friendly. So nice since many places, especially ones that are under staffed, the employees are unbearably rude. I get it, it's tough to be pleasant when you're slammed, but James Ranch manages it. I live in Dolores and James Rsnvh is my new favorite restaurant in Durango! read more

The burgers here are amazing! The meat is fresh and juicy, and they have specialty sodas that are delicious and refreshing. There are also gluten free brownies and macaroons, as well as regular cookies and treats. You can eat at picnic tables, or bring a blanket to sit on the grass. There are goats for the kiddos to pet, and space to play and roam while waiting for your meal. Also, the view is beautiful. I definitely recommend this place! read more

James Ranch Grill - The view from our picnic table - New American Near Me - Durango, Colorado

Easily one of the best burgers I've ever had. Highly suggest this place and the setting is perfect for these Covid times. You can taste the freshness of the farm to table food. The the mayo is made on the farm with the fresh farm eggs. Staff is on point as well. Extremely friendly and this is a place I will come every time I'm out near Durango. read more

Fresh, fresh, fresh & tasty! The meats & veggies here are amazing. All organic ingredients grown or raised. Make this stop for lunch or dinner north of Durango. read more