Rice Monkeys

Great service! Awesome Beers! Our bartender Kyle was…read moreawesome! If you're a gear head or like auto themed bars this is the place in Durango CO.

awesome atmospher! Taylor was an awesome server 10/10 would visit again! crap drinks great food!read more

Bar area and band playing too

Chicken katsu Sando, Beef sirloin, Braised Pork belly

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Love Juice

East by Southwest

3.6(351 reviews)

0.4 mi

This restaurant is amazing the sush and more. The tea was…read morewonderful and the service was excellent. The best restaurant I have been to in this town. Clean restaurant I wish I could bring some back to Texas. You have to come here. No pics I ate it so fast. I got the Sushi crispy tacos and they were delicious. Jake was a great server.

I had dinner here and the food was good beef skewers and the Philly rolls were delicious Anastasia…read morewas a perfect waitress food was on time the only reason I only gave 4 stars was because the Bull shit surcharge they are taking the money tip from her to offset the fish I did not pay surcharge and no one else should either Shame on management for trying to sneak that in there otherwise food and service were great

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Eolus Bar & Dining

4.3(220 reviews)

0.1 mi

•$$$

Absolutely fantastic! We just got into town and decided to try this place out. We had the Black…read moreManhattan, which was exquisitely crafted! We had scallop and pork belly appetizer. Stupendous! We had the warm mushroom salad which was mouthwatering delicious. And we shared the entree of the elk tenderloin. Phenomenal! Could not have been a better meal. The place was beautiful and the service was excellent. Five stars for sure!

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.

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Carver Brewing Co.

4.3(909 reviews)

0.0 mi

We were wandering around downtown Durango late Tuesday morning looking for lunch and quickly…read morerealized many places are closed on Tuesdays and Wednesdays during the mid-April off-season. Thankfully, we came across Carver Brewing Co. and were happy to see it open. They offer a great variety of local beers, including options to take some to go. We tried the Double IPA and the Hazy--both were delicious. They also have wine and mimosas available if beer isn't your thing. Bo (or Beau) was our bartender and truly made the experience. He was knowledgeable, friendly, and had a genuine smile the entire time. His energy was infectious and really brightened the atmosphere. Definitely a must-stop when passing through Durango.

We came on a Saturday evening and would suggest joining waitlist online since they do not take…read morereservations. Ordered Bavarian pretzel for app, honey mustard was good- cheese was more like Mac and cheese type cheese. Tried a Back country Hugo for drink and bowl of salmon chowder. Server was extremely friendly!

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Akami Poke & Ramen

4.6(120 reviews)

0.4 mi

Do yourself a favor and don't let this place fool you. Tucked away in the side parking lot of…read moreAlbertsons, Akami is a tiny, unassuming spot serving some of the best Japanese food we've had--and quite possibly the best poke bowl I've ever eaten. Been meaning to come here for a while and so glad we finally did. We ordered the "I Love Mango" poke bowl, Tonkotsu Ramen, gyoza, and sushi, and every single dish was outstanding. There wasn't a bite left on the table. The poke was incredibly fresh and flavorful, the ramen was rich and comforting, the gyoza were perfectly cooked, and the sushi was excellent. What really made the experience even better was the staff. Everyone was genuinely warm, welcoming, and happy to help, creating a relaxed, friendly atmosphere. Durango has a hidden gem, and Akami deserves every bit of the praise. We'll absolutely be back.

Walked here for dinner last night. Smaller inside but plenty of tables outside to eat at. You order…read morefood first and then they will bring out to your table. I ordered the pork belly steamed buns, edamame with the garlic sauce and my daughter ordered the sweet potato roll.

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Chicken ramen

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Gyoza

Pop Sushi

3.9(147 reviews)

2.4 mi

•$$$

Definitely worth it to go between 4 and 5:30 for their version of a happy hour. The lychee martini…read morealmost tasted like soda... a little dangerous! The Takoyaki was delicious and mouth watering. The pop spider was good but nothing crazy amazing. Our waitress was amazing: available and kind. I also loved the atmosphere. It was dark and moody but not too dark you can't see and not too loud you can't hear your group.

The one star is generous -- only because the food was halfway decent…read more Bartenders taking shots behind the bar in front of customers, employees making out in service stations, cursing, complaining constantly to customers directly (including to me directly when I first say down). Absolutely some of the worst front of house I've ever seen. I asked the check mid-way and left because of how uncomfortable the atmosphere was. Note: this was the sushi restaurant & a general spot recommended to me by many online lists and locals. It's sad to see a horrific front of house ruin an otherwise lovely establishment. Sad on all accounts. Do a lot better for these premium price points in a small town. If management or ownerships cares -- your staff is ruining your business.

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Mama Silvia’s Italian Kitchen

3.9(94 reviews)

0.4 mi

INCREDIBLE!!!! Mike,…read morethe bartender, took wonderful care of us. He has great energy, is incredibly accommodating, and couldn't have been friendlier. We started with the carpaccio, which we almost always order when a restaurant offers it. And we were completely blown away. This was, without question, the best carpaccio we have ever had. Seriously -- the best. It was the surprise of the entire dining experience. That's not to say the dishes that followed were anything less than spectacular. The puttanesca, lasagna, and affogato were all excellent in their own right. But the true star of the evening was the carpaccio. If you go, do yourself a favor and order it. You will not regret it.

Our visit started out wonderful. We were seated in the bar and the bartender was awesome!…read moreWe started with drinks and ordered a Caesar salad. Halfway through our salad they seated a male right next to my husband. The rest of the bar area was open and all the booths along the wall were open as well. The man was filthy dirty and the odor from him filled the room. His hands had blood on them too. He kept mumbling and laughing and when the bartender tried to take his order he was having a difficult time understanding him. My husband got up to go to address the situation and the man proceeded to show me his teeth and growling at me. This behavior completely changed the direction of our evening and hopes for a nice experience for dinner. The restaurant wanted us to make changes rather than the man disrupting the evening. We decided to leave and dine elsewhere. The restaurant made zero efforts to accommodate this unfortunate time for us on our vacation. Empathy for someone is not lost on me, but lack of respect for us was certainly lost on the management here! Save yourself the time and find an alternate place to patronize when in Durango!

Another view of the restaurant. That is a real service dog. It has a service animal vest and do not touch on it.

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A view of the kitchen from our table

Sunnyside Farms Market

4.3(30 reviews)

3.7 mi

Nice spot for lunch. Food was great! What a great selection of meat and seafood! ! Exclamation…read morepoints to meet minimum requirements on review

Sandwich was fresh and good. Meat is VERY pricy, but good. Parking lot is a pain. If you have a…read morelarger vehicle might want to park further away and walk. The stalls are not deep at all.

Huge scallops!

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So much good food!

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Smolt K.

16

17

3

9 years ago

Yum! Really nice service, excellent food especially the BBQ pork rice bowl, crunchy salmon bowl, and the Saigon Noodle Soup. It is small and popular so be prepared to wait for a table. They will take your name and phone number and give you a call when your table is ready. read more

Scotty T.

0

22

0

6 years ago

The teriyaki bowl is my fave here. The delivery takes a long time and the last two orders were not correct which is the only reason I gave 4 stars. The food is great though. Everything is well priced read more

Brice G.

454

13

1

13 years ago

This place is awesome. I've been there a couple of times and have had a great experience every time. The food is quick and delicious. And reasonably priced. And did I say delicious. It's delicious. read more

bree p.

85

21

1

8 years ago

Racist name. No comment on food. In this day and age, how are they getting away with naming this place "Rice Monkey"? Totally disgusted and offended. read more

Juan R.

0

5

0

5 years ago

Delicious fresh local sushi! Always tasty food and good service! Favorite place to get sushi in Durango

Matt H.

0

23

0

6 years ago

Best quality sashimi in town, in my opinion. I always order the sashimi platter and am always happy!

Izzy S.

97

17

6

10 years ago

The sushi is tasty and the rolls are very creative but I've gotten sick both times I've eaten here.

Sterling B.

155

2

0

10 years ago

Amazing sushi! Best edamame I've had. The Funky Monkey roll is to die for!!! Will be back!

Sue C.

15

12

3

11 years ago

First time here and we loved it ! Can't wait to go back and try some other things....

Kian L.

22

9

0

9 years ago

I loved this place, great service, wonderful food, very clean and friendly staff.

Russ P.

0

1

0

10 years ago

Surly service. Wow. I can't remember someone talking to me that way.

Adam G.

0

3

0

10 years ago

Love this place, got to go!!! Best Sushi that wont break the bank!!

Mike S.

0

5

0

4 years ago

Sushi is good. Small space inside, but that doesn't bother me.

Duc N.

2

1

14 years ago

Best sushi fix & pho I had in along time. Go Rice Monkeys!!!

Megan L.

0

5

0

12 years ago

Friendly, fast service. Pho and spring rolls are amazing!!

Harry B.

27

53

0

10 years ago

Nom nom nom nom nom. I get the Saigon noodles every time.

Lori J.

0

13

0

8 years ago

Pho tastes like dish water. Save your money......

Paul B.

127

5

2

7 years ago

Small restaurant with excellent food.

Shan H.

14

5

1

12 years ago

They serve the best pho I ever ate!

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