We had a thoroughly entertaining evening at the Ore House. The food, service and ambiance were beyond all expectations. I am difficult to please, and I am arrogant and pretentious, especially when it comes to food. I expected to "drink" my dinner in Durango, appreciating the Colorado "pours" after moving to Utah. However, my steak, stew, and wedge were world class, and were close to the excellence of the great steakhouses in New York, Chicago, and Dallas. No, The Ore House wasn't quite as good, but it was close, and we're in Durango, Colorado! Mark and Taibe were fantastic bartenders and servers. They made dining fun, the way it should be. Laughter, frivolity, and joy should be an integral part of eating at a restaurant. UTAH RESTAURANTEURS TAKE NOTE!!! We had a great time and were charmed by Mark and Taibe. Prices were moderately high, but we got what we paid for. We are both looking forward to next Friday when we shall ADDENDUM: We went back for dinner to the Ore House in December and had another wonderful time and meal. This time Ryan engaged us with his knowledge of wine. Unfortunately, I talked his ear off and he probably wanted to shove a grapefruit in my mouth. Yet, I still enjoy the sound of my own voice, so c'est la vie. It was fun. read more

Food was great. Service was prompt and atmosphere is great. Would highly recommend this restaurant.

My favorite place for a medium rare cut of meat. Their peppercorn sauce is the best of them all.

We celebrated 0ur 40th wedding anniversary last night at the Ore House. To begin with, we made a reservation ( Strongly Recommend ) and asked to have a quiet area in the restaurant , because I wear hearing aids. They made sure we had a nice corner table towards the back of the restaurant . This place is A-plus!! The service and food are outstanding . Be prepared to pay. You are getting what you pay for--- amazing food and SERVICE! Our waiter Adam was amazing. He made recommendations all the way to the different Bourbons they had to offer. This was not our first visit to the the Ore House, but the first since Covid. You will not be disappointed ! read more

4.5 stars. Don't let the rugged exterior fool you - this place is legit! Interior is cozy and inviting, and the bar is epic. Wine list is well-selected and well-priced. Service friendly and efficient. You'll need to let the server know how fast/slow you want to dine. The kitchen turns out food quickly. Now on to that food. Wow! I've been to great steakhouses all over the country and this place holds its own and more. The complimentary cornbread is to die for. Sweet, tender cornbread with a delicate bacon butter. Great start. We had a spinach salad with bacon dressing (OMG) and beets, and a mixed green salad to start. Both excellent. The garlic croutons added interest to the mixed greens and the house honey lemon dressing is so wonderful. Now let's talk steaks. Hubs had the delmonico ribeye and it was well-marbled and cooked to perfection. The three dipping sauces (bearnaise, chimichuri, red pepper) added so much interest. I had the petite filet, also cooked to perfection, and a plump, well-prepared lobster tail. If you are in Durango and want a fine dining experience with a mountain flair, look no further than Ore House. read more

Best service ever from hostess to bartender to all wait staff! Food was incredible and wonderful quaint atmosphere! Will definitely be back on our next visit!! Prime Delmonico Cut Rib SteakPrime Delmonico Cut Rib read more

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Ate at the bar. Extremely friendly and efficient service. Bartender gave me tastes of beer or other selections as needed. Food was very good but very expensive for the quantities given. For those prices I'd expect bigger pieces of fish or for it to not be all a-la-cart. There just wasn't a lot there for a very expensive piece of fish. I got the onion soup, salmon and a side of asparagus. All great but the onion soup was just okay served in a small delicate bowl. For a rustic looking building and town, it'd be much better if they served this in the cast iron skillets they use for the mushroom appetizer...with a big chunk of bread and a lot more cheese. French onion soup does not belong in a small bowl at small portions. Asparagus was very good. Sauce was a little too heavy and overwhelming, though. Maybe use less or serve it on the side. Made my crisp healthy vegetables seem like the most unhealthy option in front of me. I think the menu has changed since some of these reviews as I didn't see any salad bar around. I'd go back. It's a nice place with a fun little bar. read more

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My husband and I visited The Ore House to celebrate our 20 year anniversary. We both agreed, without a doubt, this was the best meal we've ever had. Also the priciest, but you get what you pay for. The food, drinks, and service were phenomenal. My husband got a wedge salad and I had a caesar. I had a petite sirloin and he had the Delmonico ribeye. We split the mac & cheese (with green chiles) and the mushrooms. Every bite was incredible. I really can't do it justice with words. Just try it. You won't be sorry. read more

I was in the area and ordered a steak for takeout as most indoor dining was shut down in Durango due to COVID. While I'm sure the regular restaurant food is great (the steak was cooked perfectly), what you get for takeout does not justify the full regular price that normally not only pays for the food but also the ambience. They also tacked on a mandatory service charge. read more

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I think 3.5 would be more accurate as this is a higher priced steakhouse. The food isn't bad by any means, but when I go to a steakhouse I want a steak that is unrivaled by anything I could make on the grill at home. Unfortunately my steak was no better than my own(which is still bomb), but I did expect better! Service was great as well as the apps. I'd give them another shot, but I don't think I will be back for the steak. read more

Upon arriving to Durango, we planned to dine at The Ore House. We called to confirm their hours, only to receive a nebulous message about their future projects. Apparently they have been doing dining experiences through July, but as of today, their dining location was closed when we stopped by. We hope they have plans to return. read more

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The customer service here was top notch. Kara, the director of hospitality was so helpful.

Me and my wife went for dessert. The service was phenomenal, food was equally as impressive, and atmosphere was very warm. Easily the best experience we've ever had with a restaurant. read more

Great service! A very small, nice place to treat yourself to delicious food and beverage services. Very personable staff who use their charms to enhance your dining experience. We enjoyed the following: wedge salad, lobster, rib eye, Mac n cheese, crème brûlée. All were so good!! Fancy boy ice cubes were a nice touch to bourbon on the rocks as was the complimentary drink of the night (whiskey mash I think). Our server was Dan. He added to the evening in a good way. read more

Very very disappointed! The reputation they have for being so wonderful fell way short. While the Delmonico ribeye was great, everything else was awful. We got Mac and cheese, crispy Brussel sprouts, sautéed mushrooms and loaded baked potato. All the sides were cold! They had been sitting and it was obvious. Mac and cheese was rubbery and I don't know what type of cheese was used but it was way too pungent. The crispy brussel sprouts were burnt, cold with no seasoning. The loaded baked potato had been sitting on something warm? For a very long time as the bottom was so hard you couldn't even cut it with the steak knife. The sautéed mushrooms were flavorless. Service was attentive and professional. Wow just wow, for the money we spent, very unhappy. read more

Food and service were both perfection. Loved this place! My one and only complaint is that for such a small restaurant one of the bartenders voices was incredibly loud. We sat about 10 ft away and I found it hard to focus on my own table conversation. read more

I've wanted to try out the Ore House for a while, and just happened to schedule a date night on their grand re-opening night, and the first night of their fixed price menu. I cannot say enough good things about our experience! The cocktails were creative and well executed, the food was superb, and our waiter was fantastic. Oh, and I saw the next day that they had left me a voicemail asking if I could possibly shift my reservation to help them manage some COVID-related seating logistics, but obviously I did not shift my reservation since I didn't notice the missed call or voicemail. No one said a word about it or gave me any indication that anything was amiss. I definitely look forward to dining here again. read more

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Outstanding service! The Food is absolutely delicious!! This place is always our first stop when we arrive in town. The smell of fresh cornbread and sizzling steak on the grill always draws us in. The chimichurri sauce that is served with the steak is divine... it also comes with two other sauces but I can't remember what they are since I practically drink the chimichurri!! read more

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Ate here with my girlfriend for a nice date night. Wow! it was incredible. The atmosphere is old-timey but nice, the food was excellent down to the sides, and the steaks were cooked perfectly. Cocktails are top notch and interesting, and the staff is incredibly attentive, welcoming, and not stuffy! Best meal We've had in Durango, and top 3 in the state. read more

Was here on business and decided to splurge a bit. Location is great, right off college street, around the corner from where we were staying. The place is small, cozy and the newly remodeled restaurant is quaint and trendy. We were quickly seated, but it took a bit for the sever to great us and take our drink orders. He brought out cornbread in a small griddle and it was quite tasty. It's just perfectly cooked and not too sweet with a nice heaping serving of butter. It's a steak house so of course I ordered the New York dry aged steak with a side of asparagus. Everything is ala carte so If u want sides, that's an extra cost. I think if you pay $38 for a steak, it should at least come with a side of veggies. Nonetheless, the steak was at most decent. I was a bit disappointed because the steak wasn't a magical as I'd hope for. It was a bit over cooked (I ordered medium) and tough. It's just lightly salted, which was exactly how I like it. My coworker got the pork chop special and let me tell you, that is heaven!!! It was cheaper and you actually got sides with it for less than $30. I wished I had ordered the pork chop instead, as the steak was a bit of a let down. I will def go back, but not for the steak. read more

The food is good but it is SO overpriced for what they offer. It's definitely the best food in Durango but that's not a very high bar. Other high end steak houses across the country that share these prices are better. They used to do a local offer which got people in the door. They stopped, so we stopped going. read more

Easily one of the best meals I've ever eaten. Delicious food from app to dessert. Impeccable service. Wonderful ambience. Highly recommend!!! read more

Still My 'Must Dine At When In Town' Place. Consistent high quality food. The Chef's Charcuterie Board is the best I've had, ever! read more

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This was a great meal. Friendly staff and tasty dinner. Service was slow, but food was worth the wait. I recommend reservations and leaving the kids behind. It was a little loud and quite busy. Mushrooms were sub par but the steak was yummy. read more

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Excellent food, excellent service and excellent ambiance! Very carrying server and management. Thoroughly enjoyed the birthday celebration!

Delicious food served in a beautiful restaurant with excellent servers. Truly a great night out,

This restaurant is not what it used to be. The spark left this place when Covid hit. Prices have went through the roof. Steaks are not very good for the price. Store bought is much better and cheaper to be honest. Specialty dishes with pork, chicken, fish, or quail not an option on menu any more. Secret menu is a joke. Sides were better than main entree protein. Wish it was the place it was in the past. read more

This place is perfection from start to finish. Outstanding service and impressive dishes. High quality all around. The staff work as a team and really treat the customers like they matter. Special mention to Ty for accommodating my requests and really going the extra mile to make our special occasion memorable. Thank you so much read more

I so wanted to love this place but the service was the worst we got while vacationing in Durango. After paying 50 dollars for a reservation I knew I was in for an amazing night. Last night we came here and after the amazing hostess showing us our table, we waited, and waited, and waited for someone to take our order...I saw waiters/waitresses walking around, talking to other guests as we simply just sat there. After 15 minutes I flag a waitress down and asked her, " who is our waiter?" To what she replies, " Let me get her is Victoria or Veronica!" ( don't remember the exact name) after another 5 minutes she comes to our table and we're already feeling uncomfortable. If it wasn't for the reservation deposit fee we would have left. So she comes and we decided to just put our whole entire order for fear of her not checking up on us for another 20 minutes. She leaves and comes back with cornbread, water and out drinks. They sat two ladies on our right side and for the entire night she (our waitress) talked and talked, and laughed and joke with these women all night. We waited over ten minutes to get our food picked up, we were never offered a refill, we served our own water while she talked and talked to the ladies at our right. It was frustrating! Our bill was 220 and we still tipped her 20% which she did not deserve! Overall we will never come back. We felt neglected and just completely ignored! The service alone destroyed the entire night. read more

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It's a fantastic restaurant. Service, food and overall experience is hard to beat anywhere.

One of the best meals we have had. We enjoy a nice steak restaurant on special occasions. The wife and I both agreed this was better than any mortons, Ruth chris, mastros, vegas spot we had been to. We enjoyed the delmonico ribeye ore house style, braised carrots, and king crab cake. Top notch meal, great service from hostess, bar tenders and wait staff. Next time we are in Durango this will be our first meal! read more

We attending a whiskey (or wine) paired dinner put on by Ore House, facilitated by Rochester Hotel. Absolutely fantastic. Recently, prior to Covid lockdown, we had a Michelin starred meal in Carmel, CA and this meal from Ore House blew it out of the water. The layers of flavor and combinations were so wonderful. Plus, the dinner was advertised as a whiskey paired dinner. I asked for a wine pairing. The chef perfectly paired each course to a very well balanced and complimentary wine. The sign of someone with a nuanced and refined palate. Great meal! read more

Was by myself and sat at the bar and was thoroughly entertained and included by the bartenders. Steak, asparagus with mushrooms was perfect in every way. Will make it a regular stop when in Durango! read more

A must. Love this place. Durango standard. I prefer sitting at the bar with the nicest best bartenders in town! You are never dining alone when you are sipping one of their fantastic creations. The food is top notch. Make reservations( I guess now at times for the bar as well) and take nite of their hours. If you are in town you'll want to go here first. A true Durango steak house ambience. read more

WOW!!!!! Do yourself a favor and make a reservation and go. You won't be disappointed. The food is AMAZING. Steaks are well prepared and seasoned perfectly, the Mac and cheese is the best I ever ate (I got it with the lobster). The night we went they were offering a "pimento dip". Seriously one of the best things I have ever eaten. Is it pricey? Yes, but absolutely worth it. The service is impeccable!!!! David, Durango is lucky to have you!! The place is charming and your entire meal is meant to be an experience. We loved it so much we briefly contemplated moving to Durango- like we zillowed during dinner!! We also loved that the ambiance is relaxed and not fussy. Just a comfortable place with beyond delicious food and great people!!! read more

Right now the Ore House is hosting a wine dinner at the nearby Rochester Garden en lieu of their normal operations during Covid-19. Without a doubt, this 5 course meal was the best meal I have ever had. Service was incredibly professional with minimal contact. Each week is a different menu, so these dishes won't be what you'll get in the coming weeks, but the surprise factor is well worth it. read more

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Father's Day dinner didn't disappoint. Steaks cooked perfectly, lobster was as good as I've had anywhere in the US. Erin walked us through everything like an expert and the s'mores is a must have. This town has me raving, not a bad meal yet. One note, get a reservation in advance or no chance, which kinda tells you all you need to know. read more

Outstanding experience! Cocktails, appetizers, and entree was great! We both had the Surf and Tired, and it was amazing! A whole lobster trail, whole king crab leg, and delicious steak! read more

Taibi G was wonderful and provided the best dining experience that we have ever had. I will be dreaming about the Steak Tartare, it was amazing! All of our orders were cooked to order and perfection! The atmosphere was extremely relaxing and enjoyable. read more

Can't give them a 0. Very awful manners. No wait outside. when we asked if there was a wait we were told "Thursday". The host outside obviously wasn't looking at a reservation list, there were many restaurants with a long wait. This one seemed empty. Not sure if it was the employee being rude and chasing customers off or the awful food we were lucky to not have to choke down. Many other restaurants in the area with amazing service. Don't waste your time with this one. read more