What an amazing find! A full (high-quality!) menu served later than other places on the street,…read morecraft cocktails, an atmospheric dining room and different kinds of seating (looks great for date night). Food was very good, like I would go out of my way to dine here, though I picked it based on who had a full kitchen running that time of night. Staff were friendly and solicitous despite it being close to closing on a Friday night. Overhearing conversations, it sounded like staff have been there a long time and local service industry folks come here after work. Both of these are big green flags in the industry. Lots of street parking and easy walking around the main drag in downtown. Next time I pass through Durango, this will be at the top of my list.

I've been coming to this restaurant since it opened. The bartender gave the worst service I've ever…read morehad here. The bearded man in the blue apron did FA. I had to get up twice to get the bartender's attention, interrupting his fun time with other clients. The music was apparently the GM's playlist and after asking twice to change it ( sounded like what the chefs were listening to before service) was told no. Not the vibe of El Moro, more like Ska. Really disappointed. PS any air conditioning?

Every time we've been here, the food never disappoints. It is absolutely delicious every single…read moretime. The service is top-notch and the ambience is a vibe you can't get over if you can sit on the back patio after 4 o'clock that's where it's at.

I met my S.O. for a late lunch this past week. We were sat in the back bar area, with high tables…read moreand chairs. Not my favorite type of table as I am shorter and having to keep my feet on the footrest or dangle them is uncomfortable. The A.C. was also running on a rainy cold day. I kept my jacket on throughout the meal, which is a little uncomfortable. On to the food, I ordered a shrimp scampi, which came with spinach, asparagus, and red pepper. Lots of veggies and shrimp, with smaller portion of pasta. It was delicious. My S.O. ordered the beef bordelaise, with gravy, mashed potatoes, and asparagus. Unfortunately, the beef bordelaise had several cold bites in it. Thankfully the mashed potatoes were hot so he could mix the bites. He did not ask them to address it. He definitely does not like to send things back, and cause issues with the kitchen. I would have sent it back, especially with the chilly day and AC running. Our waitress was friendly; she checked on us periodically and took empty plates quickly (huge plus!) and brought the check quickly. Happy to eat lunch here, but if I go there again, I will ask to sit in the front at a regular table.

I just flew in to Durango with my family, and today just so happens to be my 19th wedding…read moreanniversary. We had found ourselves on a waitlist at some "fried stuff with cheese" restaurant down the street, which nothing at all looked appetizing to me so I vetoed. Got on Yelp, found 636 well rated nearby and the menu looked wonderful. Got here to a healthy amount of patrons and warm ambiance/atmosphere. Service was great despite me being an annoying tourist. I tried every dish we had plus the hot rolls, which have a buttery pimento dip. Everyone agreed that the food was spectacular. Of all the things to love about 636 (which there are many), my favorite is that when I mentioned our anniversary to the lady, she said "Oh! I'll get the anniversary confetti!" Hilarious and endearing. I love Durango already, and 636 made such a great impression. Thank you!

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.

10/10! Everything about our experience was stellar. Our server, Dave, was attentive, friendly, and…read moreincredibly helpful as we tried to decide what to order--honestly, everything on the menu looked delicious. We started with the cornbread, which had just the right amount of heat and was served with plenty of butter. The elote was perfectly charred and packed with flavor. For dinner, the steak sandwich was outstanding. The steak was cooked perfectly, and the toppings paired beautifully with the crispy-yet-chewy flatbread. The stuffed poblano was massive, absolutely gorgeous, and every bit as delicious as it looked. The pork chop was the true star of the meal--perfectly cooked and full of flavor. We finished with the peach pie, which deserves an award. It was the perfect ending to an incredible meal. We can't wait to come back!

From a fellow foodie, this was an amzing experience. We had the queso fundido, beef medallions,…read moremushroom fettuccine, the creme brulee and the chocolate tarte. Everything was perfectly seasoned and cooked. The ambiance was comfortable and upscale. The service was kind and considerate. Treat yourself and go for dinner!

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.

Hands down, one of the best burgers you wil ever have!!!…read more James Ranch Grill is the counter service contingency attached to the James Ranch Market. All their food is locally farm grown, their beef is of course sourced directly from their ranch, so it couldn't be fresher. They also offer delicious salads, a solid BLT, and various options for the beef adverse. Local beer, wine, and cider is also on offer...and delicious!! Oh...and you get to eat everything picnic style on the ranch grounds. So you just can't beat the view!!! Make sure you stop into the market for the freshest meats, veggies, and locally-made foods and gifts. Whether you're visiting or an old-school local, you owe it to yourself to stop into James Ranch and treat yourself right!! Thank me after...

Incredible fine dining, we celebrated our anniversary (with our son in tow) and had a lovely…read moreevening. The cocktails are impeccable- super high quality, fresh ingredients. We had fresh raw oysters and the most wonderful beet salad to start. Our son had lobster (off the kids' menu!) with bok choy and the best fries. I had the surf and turf- it was incredible. My husband had the elk, which I tasted and can confirm it was tender and so delicious. The service was wonderful. This was such a treat! Highly recommend.

Eolus is TOP NOTCH. Both the food and service are amazing. I haven't been in 5 years but it is as…read moregood 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). Beautiful spot. Will be back next year

I've eaten at the Durango Diner since my college days, forty years ago. Being in the area I was…read morebeyond happy to see it was still open so our final breakfast for this brief trip had to be here. The restaurant is tiny, a narrow shotgun type unit in a building along main street. We managed to get one of their five tables and were promptly served drinks and time to look over the menu before ordering the Country Benedict. My coffee was kept filled as we waited for our order. As soon as the plate hit the table, I knew that even though the owner had changed, the spirit of the place remained. The plate of food was massive; more than the two of us could eat. The plate included two halves of an excellent biscuit, half of a large sausage patty on each, an over easy egg; all smothered in country sausage gravy. The other half of the plate had a mound of beautiful browned hash browns. Enough for four people or at least two very hungry people. It was glorious and nostalgic. The flavor was everything I wanted it to be. If you are in or near Durango, please consider giving this true old diner a try. Thanks to Greg, the new owner, for continuing Gary's recipes and hospitality.

This is such a tiny restaurant, but super friendly and helpful folks running this place.... And…read morethey all seemed to work together and provided a really fun and welcoming environment! We stopped in for breakfast when we didn't realize there was an art festival going on in the city of Durango, so we expected it to feel crowded, busy and rushed. They found a table for us right away (part of that was lucky timing on our part), but provided great service.... Answering all of our questions and asking where we are from and overall friendly service. We all ordered the breakfast burritos and it was better than what we expected. I highly recommend the green chili sauce they smother the burrito in.... It's super tasty! And in the end, the price was lower than we expected.... So, great environment, great food. 5 stars! I would be happy to come back to this one!

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!!!

If their breakfast burrito is any indicator, I'm sure their sliders are a solid hit. You need a…read morebig burrito to cover you for that next leg of your trip? This is the place to go. They make some sort of cheese and sour cream sauce that puts this ahead of the rest. Plus their green chilis give it the nip you need to wake up in the morning. There is also a wonderful coffee shop in the same food court.

Was craving a bacon burrito and it did not disappoint! It took about 35 minutes for the burrito be…read moreready after ordering, but if you have time it's worth the wait. The sauce they cover it with has a small spicy kick to it... just enough to not be too hot but it adds flavor. I could only eat half the burrito until I got full. For the price, I felt like it matched the quality. They also had ample amount of bacon so I could really taste it. Some other burrito places put a small sprinkle where it's barely there. This place had nice thick crispy crumbles. I went during the morning where everyone brought their dog. There's lots of seating outside.

The food was so good we went back the next night…read more The open faced hot turkey sandwich was so delicious we went back the next night so I could have it again. The pretzel bites with cheese were fantastic. The service was friendly and efficient and everything we had was fabulous. It is conveniently located downtown near hotels, shops, and the train. You can't go wrong if you stop in here for dinner after a long day of exploring the area.

Came here for the prime rib and was somewhat disappointed. Had a nice 20oz. and friend had 16oz.cut…read morethe medium rare was fine but there was no crust and it had not been seasoned well prior to cooking. The Au Jus was decent as was the horse radish sauce. The mashed potatoes were decent, string beans above average and my small Caesar salad was good as well.Nice glass of Josh Cabernet wine worked well with everything. My other 2 guests had both the Open faced Hot Turkey Sandwich, which looked so good and was reported excellent and the House made Lamb Gyro that was also welcomed as a "great meal". It's a shame the prime rib was lacking but overall The Roost. with Great service from Abby, made for a nice reunion amongst friends. I'd come back and try their other dishes....they looked very appealing.