Ate here several times on my last trip. There was a miso soup with delicious fresh mushrooms, there…read morewas a BLT to die for, everything they make has that little unexpected twist that takes it up another notch. They make healthy things involving squash and zucchini ... that I actually enjoy eating! I don't know who is responsible for their menu, but do yourself a favor and start exploring it. The staff is friendly in spite of being crazy busy, and the food is consistently fabulous!

In general our lunch was good. We all ordered different meals: I had pick 2 with 1/2 Harvest…read moreSandwich and cup of French Onion Soup. The sandwich was crunchy as I like with fresh pita bread. My soup was very heavy on onions and extremely light on broth. Our server had a difficult time entering a few changes on the order which made it a slow process. When I added a side order of fries was difficult for him to realize I wanted 3 things. Finally he said it would be an extra charge which was fine with me. I'm assuming he was new and struggling with the device. Drinks came out after our food.

They moved spots and it was hard to find at first but SO worth it. The bread and cream sauce and…read morechicken parm are to DIE for. Everything was fantastic. The food actually made me shed a tear because it was so good. Our waitress was so sweet and funny. I wish I got her name to give her props for being so good at her job! Cannot recommend this place more. Will stop here every. single. time. The staff and the food at this esablishment combined with the beautiful sunsets in Cortez make this a 10/10 in my book.

First things first, the salad bar was amazing. So old school, especially post-2020…read more Otherwise, I had to dock a star because the food arrived slowly, and disproportionately to my husband's. He basically waited around because he already finished his food by the time my entrée arrived. However, the vibe was very warm, rustic, and unfussy, and our service was good.

Although it was a year ago, I still wanted to share my experience. The energy here is electric; 2…read morebartenders and a barback, hustling without stop using the entire length of the space for the duration of my visit. The space is less than 6 feet wide but about 50 feet long, yet they seamlessly dance around each other as they reach for this, turn to do that. It is a ballet honed over time and repetition. Fulfilling orders and requests in an efficient joyful choreography. Alex and Ricky, best friends, mixed and shook and stirred and poured in a constant motion that became a blur! Grey and Taylor the hardworking bar backs who not only took care of the basic needs, but anticipated next needs and just handled it added to the performance in and out as time and needs prescribed. All of the patrons lucky enough to get a bar seat absorbed the energy for a collective elation. Best show ever!

Made Valentine's reservations for our family, we had a good time. You can get dressed up to…read morecelebrate here. The fixed menu was good but there were some regular menu items I would have liked to try more that were not available. Btw, there were other families with kids there as well so we did not feel like we were crashing a couples night. My mushroom pasta was delicious but I would probably not order again, it was extremely mushroomy which is not what I usually go for. Still glad I tried it, as it wasore appealing than the other options. The caprese salad was my favorite, large portions and beautiful presentation. The caesar salad was well done and tasted homemade. My Italian old fashioned was *amazing*! The steak and mashed potatoes were cooked well. The included prosecco was a nice touch but I didn't drink it, it gives me a headache. There was a kids menu and they enjoyed their butter noodles. The dessert options were good, a bit uninspired: strawberry cannoli and blueberry cheesecake. As someone who typically detests cheesecake, this was excellent. Had less of that gross cream cheese texture I despise and more like a pound cake texture. Ambience was classy and they had lots of holiday decor and photo ops. Attentive service. Would go again.

I don't have any pictures! My cousin and his wife took my brother and me to dinner. My cousin…read moreordered the fried pickles for everyone to share and they were the best fried pickles ever! I had the fried chicken, white meat, and mashed potatoes with gravy. It was OK but I did not like the gravy and there was way too much of it. I did get a salad and that was pretty good. The service was amazing! And it was quiet, but that's because we ate dinner late and actually were the last guests at the restaurant. Never once did we feel pressure to leave.

Stephanie was amazing! The owner was working hard too. He is such a wonderful- knowledgable person…read more The smoked wings were perfect and the micro beers and homemade chips were fantastic! They offer an awesome happy hour too.... Sliders, taco's, beer and wine discounts Thanks for making our pitstop perfect!

We looked for a lunch spot via Yelp on our way home from Telluride…read more Yelp did it again. Loungin' Lizard will be our go to every time we pass through Cortez in the future. We walked in and were immediately greeted by one of the bartenders and told to sit wherever we liked. We found a nice booth off to the side of the bar area. Our server Patrick stopped by the booth and pointed us to the food menu in the chalkboard. We also had another server but I didn't catch her name. They were both very friendly and attentive. I ordered the special for the day. A green chili Rueben & fries. Wow, this sandwich was so delicious! What a creative combination of flavors. Even the slaw in the Rueben included the green chilis. The fries were hot and crispy. My husband ordered the spicy BBQ pulled pork tacos. He said the tacos were amazing and the flavors were off the charts. They were topped with a slaw and pickles. The side of "tortilla chips" had a dusting of a very flavorful spice. Not sure what it was but very tasty. Looking over the menu, this restaurant has some very creative dishes. We can't wait to stop by again! My husband ordered

Stopped in Cortez for an overnight stay and had dinner at Loungin' Lizard. Cute little restaurant…read moreand bar. Service was friendly and helpful with suggestions. The was on the wall across from our table which was a bit difficult to see. I didn't think to ask if they had paper copies. We started with the Cajun smoked wings which we got with a side of buffalo sauce. Usually they toss them in sauce but we wanted just the Cajun flavor. They were nicely seasoned and tender. The blackened chicken was tasty, the fries didn't do anything especially with a hair in them that just disintegrated when touched so I didn't say anything about it. Am just now realizing you can see it in my photo. The burger was good but the pork belly was minimal and not very exciting. The seasonal cobbler was berry, was just ok, nothing special. We had several drinks that were very good but too heavy on alcohol, the bar tender even mentioned he put extra vodka in one when he brought. I wish he wouldn't have as it really affected me and not in a good way. Even though the food was decent and there were other menu items that looked good, I'm not sure we would eat there again next time we are in town.

Brown Dog Pizza is a place definitely worth visiting while in Telluride…read more The Brooklyn Bridge is an absolute must get pizza. The crust is thick with a nice crunch on the bottom with crisp cheese all around. All the toppings are great together, the pepperonis are some of my favorite and the ricotta adds a nice creamy cool flavor into the mix. The classic round pesto was pretty good but the crust isn't as great compared to the Detroit style. The pesto and cherry tomatoes together are fantastic. Great food and great servers that makes for a must visit.

Greg V. here with a story:…read more I took my big ole family up to see the Bridal Veil Falls the other day. Biggest. Mistake. Of. My. Life. It was my big ole self, my 6 little munchkins, and my sweet Josephine, my dearest. The only problem was: We had just finished the feast of a lifetime at Brown Dog Pizza in Telluride Them white BBQ wings Them Eggplant FriesI couldn't believe my eyes Needless to say, we didn't make it very far on the hike. But it was all worth it... for the Brown Dog Pizza. These bigguns from Tennessee love you. Peace, Greg V.

Love the food and open layout. Serving was prompt and courteous. The only negative is having to…read moreplace an order like McDonalds. I understand that good wait service is hard to find out here but it would elevate the service substantially.

If you are craving pasta in Durango, this is definitely the spot to check out. I stopped in on a…read moreTuesday night to load up on carbs before a big hike the next day. The wait for a table was a bit longer than I expected, but once I sat down, the food more than made up for it. I started with the Baked Meatball Grinder as an appetizer. The meatball itself was tender and flavorful, but the baguette was on the tougher side, which made it a little hard to bite into. Still, the taste of the meatball carried the dish. For my main course, I ordered the Bolognese with Salmon as my protein, and this ended up being the highlight of the meal. The pasta was cooked just right, the salmon was perfectly prepared, and the wagyu beef sauce tied everything together beautifully. Honestly, if I was not so full, I could have easily gone for another plate. Overall, this place is a good choice in Durango if you are in the mood for hearty Italian comfort food. I will definitely be back the next time I am in town.

First time in Durango for a wedding and we were able to do a bit of exploring tonight! Found Mamma…read moreSilvia's on yelp and decided to try it because of the decent reviews. As soon as we walked in, the hostess greeted us and sat us, no reservation required. The restaurant itself is smaller and has a bar area/counter next to the dinner tables. Our server Maddie was great, had great suggestions, and was attentive. Bread service could've been warm, also never received the butter with it. I don't normally go with the "Chef's Special" because I always feel like it means "the seafood is about to go and we have to sell it" lol I couldnt resist the Frutti di Mare Cannelloni. I paired this with an Old Fashioned and the Brussels Sprouts Pancetta. We also tried the Carbonara. All the dishes were amazing. I was not disappointed with the cannelloni, wonderful seafood taste medley, not "fishy". The Brussel Sprouts were a hit, my partner normally hates Brussel Sprouts but he enjoyed these. The carbonara was perfect! Honestly loved all the dishes tonight. Might come back Sunday to try something else off the menu--pictures of the veal Marsala looked amazing.

Our visit started out wonderful. We were seated in the bar and the bartender was awesome!…read moreWe started with drinks and ordered a Caesar salad. Halfway through our salad they seated a male right next to my husband. The rest of the bar area was open and all the booths along the wall were open as well. The man was filthy dirty and the odor from him filled the room. His hands had blood on them too. He kept mumbling and laughing and when the bartender tried to take his order he was having a difficult time understanding him. My husband got up to go to address the situation and the man proceeded to show me his teeth and growling at me. This behavior completely changed the direction of our evening and hopes for a nice experience for dinner. The restaurant wanted us to make changes rather than the man disrupting the evening. We decided to leave and dine elsewhere. The restaurant made zero efforts to accommodate this unfortunate time for us on our vacation. Empathy for someone is not lost on me, but lack of respect for us was certainly lost on the management here! Save yourself the time and find an alternate place to patronize when in Durango!

Love their food, love the space, love their staff! We've eaten here twice now. Had the BLAST…read more(BLT) ... the focaccia was soft and had Rosemary, the guac was nicely spiced, KILLER applewood smoked bacon, perfect, fresh, flavorful tomatoes ... YUM! Ate more than I needed because I didn't want to leave even one bite behind!

The restaurant itself is neat a lot of character and interesting things to see. Staff was kind and…read morehelpful. Beer is just ok. The stuffed mushrooms were good. Tased like they were stuffed with mashed potatoes. Focaccia tasted more like pizza dough bread sticks, but good. Hatch green chili cheese dip was flavorful but the chips were a bit stale.