Durango Restaurants

Whether you choose from down home watering holes to quaint pubs to exquisite eateries. Durango restaurants are
Deee-rango-lish.

Steamworks Brewing Company: Try the award-winning beers and “Cajun Boil,” a messy but deliciously spicy seafood mix that's dumped right on the table. 801 E. 2nd Ave., 970-259-9200.

Scoot 'n Blues: Jazz up your night with live blues (Thurs.- Sun. evenings) and ribs, burgers and other pub fare in a fun and funky atmosphere. 900 Main Ave., 970-259-1400.

Tequila’s Mexican Restaurant: Good, filling south-of-the-border fare served in huge portions at this locals’ favorite. 948 Main Ave., 970-259-7655.

Cuckoo's Chicken House & Waterin' Hole: Durango's family sports restaurant with full menu and bar. Specializing in genuine Broasted® chicken, over 20 varieties of wings, seven TVs, and six sports program packages. Dine in or take out, lunch & dinner 128 E College Dr., 970-259-6322

Ariano's Northern Italian Cuisine: Voted Durango's favorite Italian restaurant. Owner and chef Vincent Ferraro has prepared all his specialties to order since 1984. Freshness is his key to success and all pastas and ravioli are made fresh daily. 150 E College Dr., 970-247-8146

Chez Grand-mére: French cuisine in casual country setting. Winner of the 2004 Wine Spectator magazine's Award of Excellence. Award-winning chef Michel Poumay is one of the 33 living Masters of Belgium's culinary society. One seating daily 6-10PM. 3 Depot Place, 970-247-7979

Cocina Linda: All dishes and salsas, including the mole, are prepared from fresh ingredients in their own kitchen - homestyle cooking from the heart of Mexico. Try the tamales made from fresh ground, organic corn or the chile rellenos made with poblano chilies and mexican cheese. 309 West College Dr., 970-259-6729

The Mahogany Grille: Cutting-edge New American cuisine fused with international influences. This lively restaurant features trendy jazz and entertainment. Imaginative martinis, extensive wine list plus low-carb items! Handcrafted, mahogany-rich room filled with contemporary art - where every night is a reason to celebrate. 699 Main Ave., 970-247-4433

Cyprus Café: Fresh and innovative Mediterranean cuisine in an historic Victorian setting. Dine while enjoying the view on the beautiful garden patio. 725 East Second Ave., 970-385-6884

East by Southwest: A taste of the Far East in the heart of the Southwest. Pan Asian cuisine featuring a collage of Thai, Vietnamese, Indonesian and Japanese with a full service sushi bar. 160 East College Dr., 970-247-5533

Gazpacho: Traditional Northern New Mexican cooking featuring hot red and green chiles grown for Gazpacho in southern New Mexico. Specialties include aged tequila margaritas, carne adovada, tamales, chile rellenos and stuffed sopapillas. 431 East Second Ave., 970-259-9494

Brickhouse Café: Visit the Brickhouse in its beautifully restored, 100-year-old Victorian. Full breakfast and lunch all day: omelets, skillets, huevos, fresh baked goods, soups, salads, sandwiches. 1849 Main Ave., 970-247-3760

China Restaurant: Favorite long-time area restaurant (25 years) offers Mandarin and Szechuan cuisine. Full bar. Free parking. Dine in; takeout; daily buffet. 1525 Main Ave., 970-259-0868

Cold Stone Creamery: The "ultimate ice-cream experience." The secret recipe for smooth, creamy ice cream is handcrafted fresh daily in the store then customized with a variety of mix ins on a frozen granite stone. Customized, signature ice-cream cakes. 598 Main Ave., 970-259-5052

Dalton Ranch Bar & Grill: In the Animas Valley at the Dalton Ranch golf course clubhouse . Owner/Executive Chef Chris Quimby entices with specialty salads, gourmet burgers, wraps, steaks, pastas. Breathtaking views of the red cliffs from the dining room and patio. 589 C.R. 252, 970-247-4980

Francisco's Restaurante y Cantina: Award-winning, authentic New Mexican/Mexican and Continental cuisine. Durango's oldest family owned restaurant. Steaks, fresh fish, chicken, pasta, salads. Seniors'/kids' menus, daily specials, groups, full bar, big-screen TVs. Great margaritas! 619 Main Ave., 970-247-4098

Gaucho Durango: Flame-grilled meats served sizzling hot on skewers. Other grilled specialties include sirloin, seafood, pork chops and vegetarian dishes. The spicy calamari appetizer is the best! 937 Main Ave., 970-385-0880

Ore House: Voted "No. 1 steakhouse" by locals and established in 1972. Rustic and casual, the Ore House is one of the area's oldest and finest restaurants with an atmosphere that truly reflects the essence and history of Southwest Colorado. Steaks, seafood, garden-fresh salad bar. Prime and choice beef, aged and hand cut. Full bar. Excellent wine cellar. 147 E. College Dr., 970-247-5707

Serious Texas Barbecue: Selected by Sunset magazine as one of the best barbecue restaurants in the West. Smoked meats, huge sandwiches, legendary salsas. Open 11AM to 9PM daily. Outdoor deck and patio dining. Smoked meats and salsas shipped nationwide by UPS.3535 N. Main Ave., 970-247-2240 - 650-B S. Camino del Rio, 970-259-9507

Shanghai Pearl: Durango's quality Chinese restaurant featuring all fresh vegetables, no canned. No MSG. Expertly prepared by master chef from China. 862 Main Ave., 970-247-2688

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