Dining in Durango Colorado - Restaurants listed by Durango Vacations

Dining and Restaurants in Durango Colorado

Restuarant Guide for Durango Colorado

Durango has a culinary treat for every taste!

Our Favorite Restaurants in the Durango Area.

No matter what your tastes, there is a restaurant in Durango that you'll love. From the elegant platters served by restaurants such as the Mahogany Grille or Season Restaurant, to a quick taco at one of several taquerias, you can find great food to fit any mood or budget. You'll find a multitude of styles, not limited to American, Italian, French, Oriental, Fusion, Mexican, and even NEW Mexican. The regional cuisine includes delicious beef (often beef raised right here in Durango), spicy chillie peppers, and excellent local veggies.

Durango Colorado Restaurants Durango is certainly the culinary capital of the Southwest with more restaurants per capita than San Francisco.

Editor's Picks for your 4 day vacation - It is a shame we have to pick any, but essentially, if you're only here for a visit, you're going to end up missing something. Here's our recommendations for 4 days of delicious food in Durango

Day 1 - Start with breakfast at Carver's on Main Ave, they've got a delicious menu of hearty breakfast favorites. They are also a bakery so, fresh is really IN. For lunch, why not check out Steamworks , at the corner of 2nd ave and 8th street, where they serve up a nice mix of American cuisine with locally brewed gold-medal beers. Finish the night with Dinner at the Mahogany Grille , where lively jazz music accents a truly world class menu featuring local ingredients, great wine list and a stunningly beautiful atmosphere at very affordable prices. You'll love Chef Dave's creations! If you still haven't had enough, have a nightcap at the Office Spiritorium, right next door, where you'll find a comfortable atmosphere, excellent service, and great company.

Restaurants in Durango Colorado Day 2 - Enjoy a wonderful breakfast in the heart of downtown at Le Rendevous cafe where you will find a touch of Switzerland married with southwest flair. The pastries are freshly made. Le Rendevous cafe not only has delicious food, but they've got coffee you can stand a spoon in! For lunch, try the Diamond Belle Saloon on Main Ave, where you'll find an assortment of deli sandwiches, creative salads and a great daily special in a fun local hangout. For Dinner, why not try Francisco Restaurant y Cantina . Owned and operated by the Garcia Family, the restaurant is packed full of great decorations, friendly staff and great food and wonderful margaritas. Ole!

Day 3 - If you are really up for a local hangout, try the Durango Diner for Breakfast. Sit at the counter for the full effect. Hash browns, bacon, eggs, all smothered in Durango Diner's home-made green chilli sauce will set you straight for a long day of enjoying the sights and sounds. For lunch today let's get wild and try some sushi rolls at Sushitarian, on the corner of 2nd and College (not to be confused with East by Southwest right across the street.) Sushitarian has a complete menu of traditional sushi, plus a few surprises. Dinner tonight should be at Seasons Grille . They have one of the southwest's outstanding winelists and a wonderful culinary selection prepared in their exibition style kitchen.

Day 4 - The College Ave Cafe is a great place to start you day, with hearty breakfast burritos that will almost make you want to skip lunch. Lunch today should be at the Palace Grille . Located adjoining the railroad station, the Palace is a fun place to dine both inside and out. Chef Paul creates a plethora of great entrees designed for the seaon. For Dinner, try Ken and Sue's located across from the Strater Hotel . If you're still up and running, check out the Diamond Belle Saloon , at 7th and Main Ave where you can catch excellent live Bluegrass and Ragtime piano entertainment 363 days per year.

Day 5 - For Breakfast enjoy breakfast overlooking the Animas River at the Edgewater Restaurant at the Doubletree Hotel. A wide variety of food and a view to remember for a long time. For lunch, a romantic little hide-a-way can be found on second avenue at the Cypress Cafe . Chef Alison Dance has a Meditranian flair and the skill to make it great. For your last night, make a reservation at Chez Grand-Mere where Michel Poumay will set your taste buds aflame with his 7 course prix fixe dinner. This is French food with local ingredients, all backed by a winelist that makes even the most seasoned somliers giggle.

Our Favorite Restaurants in the Durango Area.

	The Mahogany Grille Where Every Night is a Reason To Celebrate The Mahogany Grille specializes in New American Cuisine fused with international influences. This lively establishment is filled with the tastey sounds of trendy jazz from local entertainers. Select from our imaginative Martinis, extensive wine list and innovative cusine while enjoying the handcrafted mahogany rich surroundings and contemporary art. Affordably priced, the Mahogany Grille is one of Colorado's best restaurants and one you shouldn't miss. For reservations call 970-247-4433.
	Steamworks Brewing Company Great beer, great food Steamworks Brewing Company opened its door in September 1996 in Durango Colorado . The brewpub-with a 10 barrel brewing system, 20 barrel vessels and seating for some 420 patrons- is today recognized as one of Durango's leading businesses. In 1997, the Great American Beer Festival awarded Steamworks the Gold Medal for Brewing Excellence in the American Amber Lager category for Steamworks' Steam Engine Lager. Since then it won another Gold Medal in 2000, took the Bronze in 2004 and was awarded a World Beer Cup Bronze Medal in 1998. Along with industry specific awards Steamworks has also garnered many awards for promotional pieces, community involvement, design elements, and even landscaping.
	Francisco's Restaurante Y Cantina Fine Mexican Food Francisco's Restaurante Y Cantina, located in historical downtown Durango, was first established in 1968, then only a local pub known as Joe's Place. Francisco Garcia, known to everyone as Francis, his wife Claudine, and their sons, Skip & Ted, purchased the building and changed not only the name, but the whole concept. It features wonderful Mexican and American Food in a beautifully decorated Mexican enviornment.
	Cyprus Cafe Fine Mediterranean Cuisine Enjoy award-winning mediterranean dining in downtown Durango, Colorado! This exquisite restaurant is located in an historic victorian just a few steps from Main Avenue. Cyprus Café serves lunch and dinner, featuring fresh, innovative Mediterranean cuisine and excellent service.
	Seasons Rotisserie & Grill Seasonal food and wine at its finest Seasons will be rebuilding after the disasterous fire in February 2008. Karen and the staff will be working hard to open up later this year. Please plan to plan on returning then. We will give you updates as we have them. 764 Main Ave. Durango CO T: 970-382-9790 F: 970-382-0452 Reservations encouraged Lunch: Mon-Fri 11:30am-2:30pm Dinner: Nightly from 5:30pm Bar: Nightly from 5pm Local Owner and Manager: Karen Barger Floor Manager: Nor List, Ryder Okumura & Tim Lillyquist Co-Chefs De Cuisine: David Stewart and Scott Thompson
No Photo Available	The Palace Restaurant A charming setting and great food Welcome to the Palace Restaurant and the Quiet Lady Tavern. The charm of old Colorado is here at the Palace. Our location, right next door to the historic Durango and Silverton Narrow Gauge Railroad, allows our guests to see and feel the historic authenticity of the trains as they arrive and prepare to depart. We invite everyone to come in and enjoy the Restaurant and Tavern. Our two beautiful dining rooms reflect turn of the century Durango. Quite charming and romantic to say the least. Wheel chair accessibility has been greatly improved and you'll find ease and comfort maneuvering about the restaurant.