We ate at James Ranch today, been wanting to try this place for such a long time, and we finally…read morewere able to. First, the service was good, considering you had to wait in line to order, it went fast, then when your meal was ready you had to go up and get it and anything else you needed. So the cashier was super nice and so was the young man that cleared our table when finished, so that's the service. Excellent ambience for a nice day to eat outside. Clean tables, and no bugs to bother us. Plenty of room for kids to roam and you are able to bring your dogs. That's a plus! The reason I refused to give them a 5 was their food, which some was good some not so good, sure did not look like the pictures online. We had 4 people, 3 of us each got a different type of burger, the Green Chili burger, the Bacon Blue Cheese and the Bitty burger. Each burger's patty was overcooked and the Brioche bun, which drew me to the burgers I expected to be soft was extremely tough, very thick and dry... so in combination of the overcooked patty and the tough, not soft, bun it was not something I would want to order again, I ended up just taking my patty off the bun and not eating the bun, Very disappointed. My husband and son enjoyed the Roc fries with lots of ketchup, but again overcooked and dark. Some may like it that way. But not a fan and will pass on those next time. I would like to go back , maybe we went on an off day. If I go back, I will try something else as my son tried the BLT on the Focaccia Bread and he said it was excellent!

Food was amazing! Ambiance was amazing! Service was amazing!!…read moreSeriously, everything fantastic and we made a comment how all of the team members were extremely nice and seemed very happy (which is a rarity these days); so I assume they must be treated quite nicely by the owners. Loved the back outside area and it was wonderful to see so many family's with their puppers !! 11 out of 10

Best burger I've ever had without a doubt. Black and Blue burger. Partner had a Southwestern with…read morebacon. Same! Cajun Fries yum Russell our server, incredible and so friendly. Great time.

Enjoyed the food here more than Carver's. Many options for kids that weren't just nuggets and…read moregrilled cheese. Sat next to a party of 22 but it was fine. College waiter was dreamy according to husband. He was definitely nice and helpful / knew the menu. They have a meat smoker and the smoked chicken was also dreamy. Tested husband's beer. It was indeed beer. Not my thing but he drank two so I had to drive. Annoyed. But not Steamworks fault I guess. Would steam this brewery again.

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.

A nice spot to hang out and grab a beverage and some food. The back patio beer garden area is cute…read more There are a couple of outdoor tables in front of the restaurant as well, but they're adjacent to the street so I think the back patio has a nicer ambiance. The inside is a typical pub environment, with booths and tables and some TV's mounted around the bar areas. Our server was great. Food was okay. The "smashburger" just seemed like a regular burger, and it was pretty well done. The fries were good. I would say typical bar food, nothing special.

The Tangled Horn was a great stop to listen to local live music and grab a few bites to eat…read more They've got some opportunities for improvement but nothing that can't be addressed. First, the good stuff. Live music and lots of seating is always a plus. We had a party of nine and were able to find seating both inside and outside - not together but at two tables, next to one another. Totally cool. The wait staff were all pretty friendly and even though there were signs everywhere to bus your own tables, we did have folks stop by to take away our dishes and check on things. Everyone was smiling and in good moods. One of our dishes was tasty as well: lots of love for the fish and chips. We also ordered the chicken sandwich and loaded fries. Both were alright. The sandwich was bland and clocked in at $20 when you added cheese. It did come with fries, but isn't affordable. Same for the loaded fries: a smaller portion and needed more cheese. I would have loved sour cream as well. Sadly, also not affordable. The worst item, though, was our mozzarella sticks and salsa. These guys had zero flavor, weren't seasoned and weren't warm enough. I'm positive these were from a frozen bag. If someone from management is reading, def change brands/vendors. These were tasteless. We ordered drinks, all with mixed reviews expect my spicy Paloma (Paloma Inferno). The marg was too sweet and not balanced. The parents ordered crown and ginger ale. No Sprite or 7Up products so ginger ale, it was. The issue there was the way the staff made it. They added the alcohol, then poured the ginger ale, and topped it with ice. Completely backwards and created a watered down drink immediately. Overall, we ordered two entrees, two appetizers and had four cocktails. $120 with tip. Absolutely not affordable. You shouldn't need to order at the counter, seat yourself, grab your own waters and bus your own tables for these prices. The food should align as well.

Shameful experience…read more I was enjoying some live music on a Friday evening when the owner came out and began yelling profanities and threatening a former employee in full display of the other patrons. He shouted at him saying "Get the F out of my bar" and "I can't wait to see you in town so I can beat your a$s". What a joke! This person clearly has zero understanding of hospitality or leadership, to say the least. Behavior like this from management is likely why the place is going out of business. Don't waste your time or money.

This is a food truck at the 11th Street Station location. What once was a gas service station this…read moreplace is now is a collection of food trucks in downtown Durango. 11th Street offers open air & enclosed seating with pretty mountain & downtown views, along with beautiful summer flower pots scattered around the space. They also host live music all summer long. Tonight I had a couple of their gourmet sliders - the Filet Mignon. This comes with Blue Cheese Crumbles, which I omitted, Spinach, Roasted Garlic Aioli & Caramelized Onion. I've had this dish before & it's always been grest, however tonight there were several areas on the filet pieces that were raw. (I just ate the cooked steak.) Typically I would have requested new sliders but I was in a hurry. I also had a side of their regular house cut fries which were delicious...nice & crispy. It was a huge portion. Counter service wasn't up to par either, not particularly friendly. I'm hoping this was just a one-off. I will try them again in hopes this was the case, since this has been my go-to place in Durango.

Wow, this breakfast burrito is big and savory. Way more creamy than the typical NM style…read more You'll need a nap after eating one of these.

so good, i make sure i stop here every time i'm in Durango! the variety is incredibleread more

Great truck food! All employees seem very happy!…read moreVery cool place to sit and have fun!!

James Ranch Market has a little bit of everything you will need locally sourced. Produce, meats,…read morehoney, dairy, books and household items. As soon as you walk in you're greeted by friendly staff James Ranch Market is overlooking the cows in the pasture grazing The store set up of spacious and well maintained.

100% easily one of my favorite (if not my favorite) restaurants in Colorado. We'll be here for…read morethree more days, we'll probably be there at least three more times. Slight wait, but totally worth it. Burgers were so fresh and clean, the cheese was to die for. Views were stunning, live music was great. Families and dogs relaxing, looking at cows and petting goats. Bought some cheese and a hat from the market. Officially obsessed!

Good Pizza and the price is affordable! Better than the historical downtown Pizza in town and much…read moremore attentive servers, bar looks so cool and they have so many options to choose for beer. They made their own beer + brand so it is good for souvenir. As this is my 1st time to check out this place. It's a spot for the locals to avoid lot of tourists and it is hidden but true gem. They also have kiddos menu w chicken fingers & honey mustard sauce. U will like it. Worth the drive and pretty cute place!

We stopped at Ska Brewing with our family after a rafting trip in Durango and it ended up being the…read moreperfect post-adventure stop. We sat outside and really enjoyed the relaxed, open-air setting. It was a great place to unwind after a day on the river. The atmosphere was very casual. We ordered food and drinks and spent time just hanging out together. The beer was great, and doing a flight made it easy to try a few different options before choosing a favorite. We enjoyed their Bavarian pretzels, pub chips, and flatbread pizzas. Overall, Ska Brewing was a great family-friendly stop after rafting. It's a fun, casual brewery with good beer, good energy, and a welcoming outdoor space. Definitely a spot we'd come back to if we're in Durango again.