Very nice dining room, waitstaff was excellent and the food was delicious. XOXOXOXOXOX

Very disappointed. Four of us visited this restaurant after visiting the bar next door and on recommendation. We went for a good wagyu steak. What we were served was certainly not wagyu, and it wasn't really a very good plain steak. Ordered medium rare and it came medium rare, but I had to saw through it with a knife. I've had wagyu steak and I expected to be able to enjoy a very tender flavorful piece of meat. To top it off, the server was too busy talking about fishing with other customers to attend to not only us but another couple sitting a short distance away. read more

The place looked great, the waitress was great. The wolf fish special was cold and was fishy smelling, the corn bread appetizer was dry, the pasta was dry like it had been left out awhile. The eggplant steak sized like two cutlets and it was 27.00. read more

(Breakfast only) We had breakfast at the Mahogany Grille. This is a relatively short review (FOR ME) so I will sum up the following impressions from my traveling group: Emo Teen: Best pancakes ever. Spouse: The space is absolutely beautiful. Me: Service was great! Our server was excellent, personable, and made sure our coffee was refilled; that's all I can ask for. I wish I had more to say, but that pretty much sums it up. Really good pancakes, great service, gorgeous space. read more

Save your money. There are far better places to have dinner in Durango. After our soup arrived, it was 45 minutes until the waitress stopped by to say our entrees would be arriving as soon as the kitchen finished the table of 14. When they showed up, the chicken was undercooked and the other entrees were ho-hum. ​ read more

I remember the food here in the past a lot better than what it was. The service was excellent, everyone was really nice, but the food itself was somewhat lacking. The fish was dry (had the halbut special), the steak was chewy and tough...kind of disappointing... read more

We were hotel guests, made fast and easy reservations on open table. When we arrived there were few tables eating. Since it was the holiday season I asked if we could sit at the empty table with the view of the falling snow. We were told it was reserved. We were instead escorted to a table on the farthest end of the restraunt, nearly in the hotel hallway. When we asked for a different table in the near empty restraunt we were accommodated but staff was not happy. We got bad vibes and after looking at the menu we decided it was best to spend our money elsewhere. read more

One word, disappointing. The food was mediocre bordering on bad, yet price point was high. I hate that. I don't mind paying for quality, so it is not a matter of being cheap. If you charge on average $30 per entrée, those entrées better be good. Some things that I did like: good service and historic decor. But since I was hungry and expecting a restaurant (not museum), that just doesn't cut it. Avoid. read more

Posh and urbane in this throw back western mining town was an unexpected delight. The beautiful space insdie th historic Statler Hotel has been lovlingly adorned with some rather recoco millwork and stained glass sky lights, though I found most ot fhe artwork to be overdone and lacking in harmony with the rest of the pace. Fror appetizer, I had a sausage trio: finely crafted artisnal sausages with complementing sauces. A triumph! My wife had roasted fall squashes that were roboust and perfectly cooked. I had a pepper steak Herbert , with an interesting sweet twist. Tender perfection, my wife had Elk tenderloin, ad terriffic and somewhat exotic dish that had her writhing in pelasure at every bite. It was fairly erotic, frankly. The staff was cordial but professional, prompt and polished. Don't mss the chance to dine here if you findy ourself in Durango! read more

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So I spent three nights at the Strater Hotel at the end of November. My birthday was on the 25th and the next day was Thanksgiving. I was really looking forward to the Thanksgiving buffet in the restaurant. On my birthday I ate at the Mahogany Grille and had a fabulous Rib Eye meal and some great wine. This meal was a 5 and the staff was incredible and kept bragging about the Thanksgiving buffet. So I arrive about 6:45pm for my awesome Thanksgiving buffet. I had the same waiter, ordered some killer wine then went to the buffet, only to find out they had already run out of turkey and dressing, WHAT, by 6:45pm! I was told the other two places in the hotel that serve food let the patrons partake in the buffet. This is insane! I saw so many families who had reservations, like me, be very disappointed. So many dishes were already gone. At least I got some prime rib and a little bit of fish, but was really bummed out. How can you run out of turkey and dressing for those that had reservations for a great Thanksgiving dinner? I loved the hotel and restaurant, but felt slighted by what happened. I put off writing this for months now but felt I needed to write this and get it off my back. I would tell anyone on planning a Thanksgiving meal here to avoid this restaurant at all costs! read more

Mahogany Grille - My rib eye steak on my birthday, delicious! I Don't have the heart to post my Thanksgiving meal minus the turkey and dressing. - New American Near Me - Durango, Colorado

It was a honeymoon dinner. Price was not a consideration, but service and food was. Both were lacking. We were disappointed. The trout was only half a piece of trout , the waiter could have cared less. No water refills, we had to beg for more bread and butter. It's a beautiful restaurant, too bad the service and food did not match the atmosphere. read more

Best dining experience my family and I have ever had. Everything from the service to the food itself was top notch. We started our dinner off with some delicious bread and awesome drinks. My dad had the dirty martini and I quote "This is one of the best martinis I've ever had." Our server was excellent and so accommodating to our experience. She always made sure we were happy and never made us feel rushed. The entire staff that helped us were very personable and kind. Now onto the best part, the FOOD. We each ordered different dishes, all of which were excellent. My sister ordered the lobster dish and she raved about how it might have been one of the best lobster meals she's ever had. My dad ordered a trout dish and I had the ribeye. He and I are the pickier of the bunch, and we were blown away by the presentation and taste that matched. Needless to say we were all clean platers, except for mom. She ordered the chicken dish, which was an entire 1/2 of delicious roasted chicken. Of course she took the rest home because you can't waste a meal like that. Now let me tell you, the portions are plentiful, but judging by how amazing the entrees were we just couldn't pass up dessert. One word: AVALANCHE. For all you chocolate lovers out there this is the dish for you. We also had the peach pie with a scoop of ice cream. Both desserts completely surpassed our expectations. The best part of our entire dining experience was when the chef personally walked up to our table and asked us about our meal. He has been a professional for 40 years, and the passion he demonstrated for what he does was amazing to witness. To our surprise, he told us that this was the only the second night after a brand new menu launch. We were so impressed with the knowledge and enthusiasm he shared with us for each of our dishes. If you are wanting to splurge a little on a nice dinner in Durango, this is THE place to go. Our meals were worth twice the price, and it was all topped off with phenomenal service. We will be back! read more

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The staff was fast and friendly. The restaurant is beautiful. The food is delicious. We really enjoyed our meal.

I took my Durango friends for a dinner and we got the worst meal and service imaginable. I ordered the Mahi-mahi, my friends ordered the Peppered Steak Hugo, well and the Elk tenderloin, medium rare. We ordered the adult candy for an appetizer. The appetizer tasted good, but was served on a long rectangular plate which presented as 4 small blobs on an overly large plate. After a LONG time and several apologies later the main course was served, my fish was like a hockey puck and the elk was well done. The Peppered Steak Hugo was served without the chutney. We sent it back and in a LONG time we were served dishes that were only slightly better. The tab with tip came to $250.00. Horrible experience! read more

Such a wonderful find. This restaurant was so excellent that we ate here every night of our four night stay in Durango. Chef James is truly a culinary artist. The tequila shrimp in lime citrus cream sauce with crusty pesto baguette reminded me of ceviche on the Yucatan, creamy and rich yet light and zesty. All of his dishes used ingredients that were fresh, that allowed the flavors of the separate ingredients to shine and please the palate without being overly heavy or spiced. The chef added touches of surprising spices and herbs which added interest and personality to make the dishes unique. It was like dining in Rome where fresh, whole ingredients are left to speak for themselves. The cajun spiced rainbow trout had the perfect amount of picante hit on the tongue with a deep rich smoky flavor that balanced perfectly. Exquisite. read more

I had a great steak dinner. Our waitress was awesome as was the busboy. Thank you everyone for Everything! It was great

GREAT PLACE!! We are locals and had family visiting on a busy holiday weekend. Mahogany Grille was able to accommodate our party of 6 at a reasonable hour. Ty, our waiter, was funny and engaging. And the food was wonderful. We had a variety of entrees--both beef and seafood--and all were excellent. This has always been one of our go-to places for an excellent meal, and that was reinforced last night. read more

Steak and mash potatoes were delicious and cooked just right! Our waitress was very kind and courteous.

Not sure how to start My wife wanted a special dinner so she picked this one for that evening out. Decor is splendid and waitress just great.now for the downside - my wife ordered the peppered steak ($38). The order was for Medium preparation. The steak was presented well, very well done. Waitress immediately took the order back to replace the mis-prepared steak. I had ordered a shrimp pasta dinner which was served lukewarm. Since we had to wait on my wife's order I asked that my order be held "warming" so we could enjoy our meal together. When our food was brought to our table my wife's steak was as requested, medium. However, my pasta/shrimp was just lukewarm. The bowl was warm.not hot, on the bottom and the rest of the bowl was COLD, which resulted in me ending up with cold pasta before I could finish the dish. The excuse was that their were two large travel groups In side rooms that evening. The table service was excellent! The highlight of the evening was the BREAD PUDDING which I recommend highly. The coffee however was less than thrilling,. I get the felling we we there on an off night. so a 3 star is the best I can offer! read more

We stayed at the Strater Hotel for three nights and had both dinner and breakfast at the Mahogany Grill. The breakfast was tasty and so filling that we had a morning of cross country skiing and kept going through lunch. Dinner was a nice event with huge portions! My husband had the ribeye and I had the trout. Both were very flavorful and we enjoyed the vegetables of the day. The risotto and baked potato were both a little underdone, but the rest of the portions were so large that they were not missed. read more

We were excited to go and enjoy all what was told. Great setting but very over priced for what it was. Service was very good. The blue corn bread for me was a big no. Steaks were good size but lacked flavor. read more

Dinner was not good at all! Pasta was described in the menu as tri-color tortellini and it was served as one color penne. Bread was dry and stale smelling. Clam chowder was bland and the clams were too chewy. Even for clams! Cocktails were horrendous! Whiskey sour tasted like lemonade with no liquor influence and the margarita was pure salt even without sipping from the rim! Our server was very apologetic about everything and encouraged us to contact the GM and discuss our experience. Plus side was the ambiance was nice. We will never go there for dinner again although we hear the breakfast/ brunch is a better time to go. Wish we had that info before. Oh well, live and learn! read more

So we are staying at the Strater hotel for a while and we were gonna get breakfast at the Mahogony grille, which is within hotel.The wait staff was a little slow yet friendly with wonderful suggestions for visiting the town. The food was pretty good, average breakfast with interesting menu items such as Posole. The atmosphere was amazing and my family had a blast. I got Posle my husband got a bacon egg sandwich and my daughter got the kids chocolate chip pancakes and my uncle got a buttermilk short stack my aunt got French toast all The food was tasty. read more

This is a great place. There wasnt a single thing wrong with the entire experience. The food was excellent, the server was charming and attentive, (ask for Ali) everything from an extensive wine list and wonderful cocktails to dessert was perfect. Located within a historic hotel, The Strater, this is a must for any visitor. We had appetizers (get the "Adult Candy") crisp wonderful salads, the Filet and the Prime Rib. *The Mahogany Grill is also more reasonably priced than other steak houses in Durango. read more

Food was really not good, don't come here out of convenience like I did. The food has the same quality as Applebee's (aka frozen food) and the bread / butter was very subpar considering there's fresh butter from farms nearby. read more

We had brunch here on Father's Day. The atmosphere was very fun and our server was great, very personable. My only complaint was the food. I had huevos rancheros that didn't taste all that great - I was up all night 12 hours later. (The kitchen might want to pitch those ingredients..) The other diner - the dad - had pancakes that were fine - and huge. read more

Ty was our server who Provided us with excellent Exceptional service plus historical presentation about this hotel built in1898. The steak was of the highest quality Colorado Black Angus beef. All food is locally sourced & Prepared at the highest level. As a foodie I would Recommend the Mahogany Grille. You will not be Disappointed. read more

Mahogany Grille - New American Near Me - Durango, Colorado

Food is excellent! My filet was perfectly cooked and the vegetables were lightly grilled. Our server Taylor was the sweetest she could be and gave us outstanding service. The only complaint we have is the table service preparing bananas foster while aromatic did not lend itself well to other diners who has to deal with the poor lack of airflow making the air smokey. This is the second time we were here and they always seem to run out of things on the menu. read more

Had the peppered fillet and it was cooked to perfection! The staff was extremely nice and the food was fantastic!

Just stumbled in to be relaxed by at mosphere, but background music and carrollers practicing. ABSOLUTELY nothing to turn your head from! DELISH! read more

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The food was just simply amazing! The vegetables were cooked perfectly, meat was like butter! Service was outstanding and they were so nice and attentive. I can't wait to come back To Durango and eat here! This is a beautiful restaurant in a super cute old hotel location. I highly recommend this place! read more

Mahogany Grille - Elk and filet mignon dishes! - New American Near Me - Durango, Colorado

Great atmosphere in the old west vibe. Kinda felt like was in a supper house. I ordered the ribeye with a green chile sauce poblano pepper that paired great with the steak. Check out the pic. We had a new waitress who had not been a waitress before. If you're in a hurry, it might be pressing. This is a great dinner experience with traditional cocktails. read more

Mahogany Grille - Ribeye with green chile poblano pepper - New American Near Me - Durango, Colorado

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We had reservations down the street at Fur Trappers but we were 20 minutes late and they turned us away. Luckily, we called the Mahogany Grille and got a table. Ambience much nicer and the staff was friendly and attentive and the food was great. Glad we were late! read more

After the rave reviews that I saw, we were extremely disappointed with our evening here. Started out with being out of shrimp which eliminated two items my wife was looking forward to. Further, they were out of steak sauce for my steak though it was good. Service was mediocre and we were constantly told how busy the kitchen was. I would say the restaurant is overrated. read more

Perfect Christmas dinner buffet with my family. Buffet food is typically bland and looks better than it tastes in my experience; however, this was far from the truth at the Mahogany Grill. Something as simple as the mashed potatoes and gravy were the best I have ever had. The fresh shrimp, roasted turkey at the carving station, and massive dessert selection were also memorable. The Stater Hotel is also a historic location that adds to the dining experience. Stop by their bar for a drink before or after dinner and absorb all that is old-time Durango. read more

The atmosphere in The Office next to Mahogany Grill was great with live music. We ordered from the Grille menu. I had a steak and it was fabulous. I encourage you to try this joint next to The Strater Hotel. Super knowledgeable and friendly. read more

Great place and great staff! We came here for brunch which I would highly recommend doing. Got the chorizo breakfast burrito and it was fantastic! The green chile is a must try!! It was wonderful. My brother in law got the calamari and I had a bite which was good and I'm not tooo big on seafood. It's not really pricy either for brunch like most places are. If in town I would definitely try! read more

My friend is new to town and has been diligently searching for his favorite restaurant. Having lived here for 20 years I was surprised when he said that he had been disappointed for the most part. I personally had visited the Mahogany grill years ago and had a negative experience there. I was made aware that a new chef was in town revamping the menu and injecting new vitality into this gorgeous historical restaurant. Chef Ward came to our table personally and suggested the scallops and the lobster, he was so passionate with his description it was obvious he looks at this as an art form. We took his advice and spent the next hour reaching over the table to enjoy both dishes...very intimate and impossible to say which one was better. My friend was so grateful he found a new place that he paid the whole check :-) I took it upon myself to tip our server Hannah, who brought our experience full circle with her professionalism and sense of humor. Now my goal is to check out the breakfast... read more

We recently visited Durango with some friends who had never been there before. They suggested eating in the restaurant of the hotel we were staying in (Strater Hotel). It's been our experience that hotel restaurants generally aren't that great. Well, we ate some crow that night!! The staff greeted us in such a fashion to make us feel they were genuinely happy we were there. They made sure our water glasses were filled, as well as our adult beverages. Entrees are a bit on the pricey side, but we were all so pleased with our meals that became a non-issue. A light entrée of the Farmers Market Vegetable Pasta hit the spot for one in our party. There was a nice variety of locally grown veggies and plenty of them, served over a pasta and garlic beurre blanc. You just have to get rainbow trout if you're in Colorado - and this entrée did not disappoint. Beautifully presented with mixed greens and baby heirloom tomatoes, lightly pan-fried and delicious. A cider-brined pork chop with polenta and tomato & cherry chutney was moist and delicious and the ribeye steak and baby carrots was another favorite. The restaurant is beautifully decorated carrying out the same theme as the Strater Hotel. The layout is done very well as they have a lot of table in the dining area, but they are arranged such that you don't really notice how many other diners are there with you. Excellent experience - great service, great food, great atmosphere. read more

I've been to the Mahogany Grille a couple of times on visits to Durango, but this review is for this past visit on Thanksgiving. The restaurant hosted a Thanksgiving buffet with all of the fixings. And, for $34 a person, it was pretty great. Honestly I wished I could of ate more! The chowder and veggie soup were a nice start to the meal. Main course included juicy turkey with gravy, just-how-I-like-it rare prime rib, squash au gratin, roasted cauliflower, green beans and mushrooms and stuffing. Also on the menu that I didn't sample was mashed potatoes and yams. All of it was pretty outstanding. Dessert was a nice selection of pies and other treats like bread pudding, cupcakes and cobbler. I had the pecan pie, and it nice and rich. The bread pudding was good too, but it could have used a sauce or something. Despite a little bit of a hiccup with getting our table ready and having to wait for a bit, service was friendly and gracious. I love that the restaurant is in the historic Strater, and I look forward to coming back -- maybe even again for Thanksgiving! read more