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!!!

Absolutely phenomenal breakfast. I got the breakfast burrito with chorizo, smothered in their…read morehouse-made pork green chile, and it was seriously one of the best breakfast burritos I've ever had. Absolutely packed with flavor and worth every penny. The vanilla latte was excellent too. They have a legitimate espresso setup right there, and you can tell immediately that this isn't just basic restaurant coffee. The latte was smooth, flavorful, and exactly what I was looking for. What really topped it off was the service. Everyone I interacted with was kind, courteous, welcoming, and genuinely seemed happy to help. Even though they were extremely busy, my to-go experience was easy and pleasant. After a frustrating breakfast experience somewhere else in Durango earlier this morning, Rupert's completely turned my morning around. Fantastic food, excellent coffee, great people. I'll absolutely come back whenever I'm in Durango. That breakfast burrito alone is worth the trip. 5/5.

Wonderful little breakfast spot. We found it this morning as we were searching for a good breakfast…read moreburrito. They nailed it! Great breakfast burritos! My wife and I each ordered ours smothered in green chili. She had chorizo, and I went with the slow roasted pork. They were both outstanding. The green chili is some of the best in Colorado. These burritos are now tied with our favorite breakfast burrito in the state. We visited on a Friday morning in August. It was busy, almost every table was full, but we were sat immediately. Our server was friendly and attentive, and the food came out timely. We won't forget this place when we visit Durango. I forgot to take a picture before I started to dig into mine, but here's what a half eaten one looks like.

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.

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!

Personable and knowledgeable staff. We reserved a table for…read more2 at 6 on a Saturday and were seated at a nice table right up front by the window. The beer and wine menus are really large and have a great variety. We had the burger and Cubano which both were great.

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?

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.

only been here once.. been in town at least 2 dozen times…read moreand can't believe i've never been here before. it's dark, cozy and had a pork chop like none others before... delicious.. i will be eating here again. Good service, great vibe, goo food. i will say durango is a busy place Thursday thru saturday...and places especially along the main drag downtown will be busy

One of the best meals I've ever had - the drinks, the appetizer and the main course were all…read morefantastic. Shout out to Roxy my server for some great recommendations. Started with the Pepper de Gallo - a spicy tequila libation - and had the calamari on a recommendation from Roxy. I choose the Petite Filet but added the chimmichuri side sauce upon the recommendation of Roxy. The calamari was perfection and the steak was great but the chimmi churi sauce made it over the top. Wonderful atmosphere and impeccable service all around. So glad that I stopped in.

The food the service and in my case the patio was perfection. I started the evening with an amazing…read moreChardonnay by Rombauer. I love buttery Chardonnays and Rombauer may be among the best I have had, it reminded me of the award-winning Château Montelena, Chardonnay. For those of you who have never seen the movie Bottle Shock, watch it, It's a wonderful lesson in wine history. I'm definitely buying some Rombauer for my personal collection when I return to Vegas. My appetizer was a tasty peppery kick calamari dish. The kick wasn't too bad for you non spicy folks. The dish was light and crispy just how great calamari should be. Then came the branzino. I do not eat the skin of fish typically, but this dish was to tasty and the skin was the perfect level of crispy. The branzino and the wine went so well together, I was eating my desert early. The flavors popped in my mouth. At this point I was done but my amazing waiter Tyler did ask if I wanted to see the desert Menu and since I thought if the rest of the food was this delicious why not. I ended up ordering the white chocolate cheesecake. OH MY GOD, it melted in my mouth. The cheesecake wasn't overly rich but it was smooth, definitely fresh. The berries and the whipped cream balanced it out and that cheesecake didn't stand a chance. As a foodie from Las Vegas, I have been to a numerous amount of amazing restaurants. I cannot express my surprise at finding seasons here in Durango. This is definitely going to be one of my go to restaurants every time I visit this beautiful town. From the moment I walked through the door to the time that I left the service the food and the ambience was simply perfect. I highly recommend this place for anyone who enjoys great service and even better food. Take a bow Chef, you have a new fan. From Vegas with love!

I hate to inform you that if you're reading this, the Switchback has closed to be rebranded to a…read moredifferent restaurant. However, we had gone on its closing day and had some great tacos, salad, and ramen. Their birria is rich and meaty with a touch of cinnamon and was awesome as a ramen and taco. Service was efficient and drinks were cold. Guess I'm just writing this to keep my Yelp numbers up...

We were *so* looking forward to Switchback, after reading just a few Yelpers share their thoughts…read moreabout this place! Brought the parents and man, Switchback did not disappoint. If you are a lover of well done birria, this is your place. Craving authentic Mexican food? Yep, this is your place. We started with their chips and salsa. I think you can tell a lot by the salsa at a place. Lemme just say, I was so very happy! Their salsa wasn't too chunky, not too thin and they are not afraid to season and add some heat - but hey, don't worry it wasn't too hot if you've got a dad like mine who isn't a fan of "too much spice." Such a good omen. I couldn't decide which marg to try so ordered a flight. Best decision ever. Even as I write this, I'm still hard pressed to choose a favorite. They were all so good. Add street tacos, quesadillas for my mom, elote cob, and switch fries for my dad and we were all happy campers. The flavors were obscenely good. Staff were amazing and stopped by to make sure we were always taken care of: fast and friendly. Best combo ever. The place is also super cute! Loved the bar and simplicity of the concept. Switchback has a quiet elegance while be so very casual. Perfect in my book.

The food was outstanding and the service was even better. We also got our food really fast.read more

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.

Ambiance on the river was great, can't believe there's not many restaurants here with that. Food…read morewas ok nothing special. Service was good at first then seriously lacked.

As there is a nice walk along the Animas river, in Durango....there is a beer garden restaurant…read more Nice outdoor seating and they do allow dogs. A plus for me when I travel. After taking a nice walk, I decide to stop and get a bite to eat. I was able to be seated right away. Picking a nice area in the back to sit, I was greeted quick and was given bottle of water, and a nice stainless cup to drink....because the water is cold the stainless cup kept the water cold for a good while....and a bowl of water for my dog. After a little time to look at the menu I ordered the burger and salad. The time for from order to food was good, I ordered my burger rare, the burger was delicious and 1/4 lb was plenty and shared some with my dog the side salad was good as well. The sauce in the side was a good pairing with the burger. The only issue I have was the service from my waitress. She didn't come back once to ask me how everything was if I needed anything else and I didn't get asked if I wanted more water. I would recommend this place for the food and ambiance but, the service could be much better.