The best restaurants in Durango

42 restaurants we’ve checked and stand behind — with the story on each one. Not a ranking; a record.

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SUP - Craft BBQ

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SUP - Craft BBQ is serving slow-smoked brisket, ribs and even smoked salmon with scratch-made sauces, salads and sides that don’t come out…

3 Depot Pl

SUP - Craft BBQ is serving slow-smoked brisket, ribs and even smoked salmon with scratch-made sauces, salads and sides that don’t come out of a bag. The menu is designed to be gluten free and celiac-friendly, so you can bring the crew and still claim you’re “eating clean” this week.

From the Durango newsletter, August 3, 2026

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HomeSlice Pizza

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Homeslice Pizza fuses NY foldability and Chicago heft into its own Colorado Style pies, with chef-y toppings that still hit the weeknight…

2957 Main Ave

Homeslice Pizza fuses NY foldability and Chicago heft into its own Colorado Style pies, with chef-y toppings that still hit the weeknight comfort zone. Family friendly vibe, local hangout energy, and three spots around town... consider this your easy win when nobody agrees on dinner.

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Oscar's Cafe

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Relaxed pick serving hearty American breakfasts & lunches amid classic, diner-style decor.

18 Town Plaza

Relaxed pick serving hearty American breakfasts & lunches amid classic, diner-style decor.

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Denny's

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Casual diner chain dishing up classic American comfort fare, including all-day breakfast favorites.

666 Camino Del Rio

Casual diner chain dishing up classic American comfort fare, including all-day breakfast favorites.

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Italian comfort food and wine offered in cozy surroundings with a fireplace and a patio.

505 Main Ave

Italian comfort food and wine offered in cozy surroundings with a fireplace and a patio.

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Old-fashioned tavern with a mahogany bar, fireplace & patio seating offering American fare.

725 Main St

Old-fashioned tavern with a mahogany bar, fireplace & patio seating offering American fare.

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Pop Sushi

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Creative sushi rolls are served alongside sake in a relaxed eatery with a sports bar-like vibe.

42 Co Rd 250 #400

Creative sushi rolls are served alongside sake in a relaxed eatery with a sports bar-like vibe.

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HomeSlice Pizza

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Hand-tossed pizza eatery that offers a variety of pies and has a bar.

441 E College Dr

Hand-tossed pizza eatery that offers a variety of pies and has a bar.

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Food truck serving chicken sandwiches (including a chalkboard variety) and other eats like French dip.

225 E 8th Ave Unit C

Food truck serving chicken sandwiches (including a chalkboard variety) and other eats like French dip.

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Metate Room

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Seasonally open eatery in the Far View Lodge with Native American decor and scenic views.

34879 US-160 (Mancos)

Seasonally open eatery in the Far View Lodge with Native American decor and scenic views.

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Smoked ribs, pulled pork & tacos with signature sauce & salsas draw BBQ fans to this casual joint.

650 S Camino Del Rio

Smoked ribs, pulled pork & tacos with signature sauce & salsas draw BBQ fans to this casual joint.

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Contemporary restaurant & bar serving stone-fired Southwestern dishes in a 19th-century building.

862 Main Ave

Contemporary restaurant & bar serving stone-fired Southwestern dishes in a 19th-century building.

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Cozy Italian restaurant specializing in pasta dishes, which are made in-house from fresh and local ingredients.

1201 Main Ave #102

Cozy Italian restaurant specializing in pasta dishes, which are made in-house from fresh and local ingredients.

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Famburger

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Casual eatery serving smash burgers along with onion rings and shakes.

1400 E 2nd Ave

Casual eatery serving smash burgers along with onion rings and shakes.

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Rupert's Durango

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Relaxed eatery serving a mix of egg dishes, burgers, tacos and pancakes for breakfast and lunch and brunch. Also featuring vegan options.

810 E College Dr

Relaxed eatery serving a mix of egg dishes, burgers, tacos and pancakes for breakfast and lunch and brunch. Also featuring vegan options.

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Relaxed restaurant & bar serving sushi, New American fare & cocktails in a brick-walled space.

919 Main Ave

Relaxed restaurant & bar serving sushi, New American fare & cocktails in a brick-walled space.

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Mahogany Grille

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Old West-styled restaurant inside the Strater Hotel offering period-inspired American fare.

699 Main Ave

Old West-styled restaurant inside the Strater Hotel offering period-inspired American fare.

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American fare & classic cocktails served in a warm, Old West-style setting in the Strater Hotel.

699 Main Ave

American fare & classic cocktails served in a warm, Old West-style setting in the Strater Hotel.

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Hip bar/eatery in a former saloon with steampunk decor, seasonal New American eats & weekend brunch.

945 Main Ave

Hip bar/eatery in a former saloon with steampunk decor, seasonal New American eats & weekend brunch.

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Grass-fed beef patties, gluten-free options, and shakes served at this casual eco-conscious burger joint.

360 S Camino Del Rio Ste 300

Grass-fed beef patties, gluten-free options, and shakes served at this casual eco-conscious burger joint.

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Ernie's

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Relaxed venue featuring pizza, beer, cocktails and food trucks.

1100 Main Ave

Relaxed venue featuring pizza, beer, cocktails and food trucks.

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Casual food venue for sliders and other familiar fare like tacos, fries and burgers.

48721 US-550

Casual food venue for sliders and other familiar fare like tacos, fries and burgers.

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Casual, healthy eatery dishing up a variety of smoothies as well as breakfast, lunch and brunch fare, with options for vegan diners.

509 E 8th Ave

Casual, healthy eatery dishing up a variety of smoothies as well as breakfast, lunch and brunch fare, with options for vegan diners.

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The Roost

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Casual eatery serving prime rib, burgers and barbecued meats alongside beer, wine and cocktails.

128 E College Dr

Casual eatery serving prime rib, burgers and barbecued meats alongside beer, wine and cocktails.

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Oversized pies & local craft brews served in a funky, vibrant setup with a bar & a kids' playroom.

640 Main Ave

Oversized pies & local craft brews served in a funky, vibrant setup with a bar & a kids' playroom.

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College Cafe

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Cozy, local fixture offering soups & eggs Benedict for breakfast & lunch, to eat in or to go.

128 E 9th St

Cozy, local fixture offering soups & eggs Benedict for breakfast & lunch, to eat in or to go.

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Relaxed eatery featuring burgers made with grass-fed beef, plus vegan, gluten-free and farm-to-table fare.

33846 US-550

Relaxed eatery featuring burgers made with grass-fed beef, plus vegan, gluten-free and farm-to-table fare.

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Thai eatery serving curries and other traditional Thai specialties, plus gluten-free options.

2477 Main Ave

Thai eatery serving curries and other traditional Thai specialties, plus gluten-free options.

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Durango Diner

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Casual landmark whipping up classic breakfast & lunch grub, plus homemade green chili & salsa to go.

957 Main Ave

Casual landmark whipping up classic breakfast & lunch grub, plus homemade green chili & salsa to go.

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Down-to-earth operation preparing a long menu of familiar Chinese dishes, plus exotic cocktails.

909 Main Ave

Down-to-earth operation preparing a long menu of familiar Chinese dishes, plus exotic cocktails.

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Pizzeria dishing up pies, wings, and BBQ fare in a relaxed space with a playground.

1301 Florida Rd Unit E

Pizzeria dishing up pies, wings, and BBQ fare in a relaxed space with a playground.

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Comfortable restaurant serving Italian mains and desserts in a cozy space.

150 E College Dr

Comfortable restaurant serving Italian mains and desserts in a cozy space.

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636 Main Ave

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Warm dark-wood bistro with diverse Asian-inspired dishes including gluten-free ones, plus cocktails.

636 Main Ave

Warm dark-wood bistro with diverse Asian-inspired dishes including gluten-free ones, plus cocktails.

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Johnny Pizza

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Quick-bite, to-go place and deli for NY-style pies and breakfast burritos.

123 CO-172

Quick-bite, to-go place and deli for NY-style pies and breakfast burritos.

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Japanese dishes with old & new influences, including sushi, in a flashy space with gold accents.

160 E College Dr

Japanese dishes with old & new influences, including sushi, in a flashy space with gold accents.

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Laid-back, pizza-focused restaurant featuring pizza pizzas with thick or thin crusts plus wings and pool tables.

46778 US-550 #8750

Laid-back, pizza-focused restaurant featuring pizza pizzas with thick or thin crusts plus wings and pool tables.

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Casual eatery serving burgers, fries, shakes and gluten-free options, along with beer, wine and soda.

726 1/2 Main Ave

Casual eatery serving burgers, fries, shakes and gluten-free options, along with beer, wine and soda.

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Laid-back, kid-friendly, hiking-inspired stop whipping up burgers, tacos and seafood sliders.

48721 US-550

Laid-back, kid-friendly, hiking-inspired stop whipping up burgers, tacos and seafood sliders.

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Family-owned eatery featuring handmade doughnuts, American breakfast platters, sandwiches & coffee.

2653 Main Ave

Family-owned eatery featuring handmade doughnuts, American breakfast platters, sandwiches & coffee.

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Airy haunt presenting exotic Tibetan plates plus Himalayan beer & wine in an exposed-brick backdrop.

992 Main Ave

Airy haunt presenting exotic Tibetan plates plus Himalayan beer & wine in an exposed-brick backdrop.

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Mongolian Grill

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Bright, casual venue offering an all-you-can-eat Mongolian BBQ buffet & a la carte Chinese dishes.

1135 S Camino Del Rio

Bright, casual venue offering an all-you-can-eat Mongolian BBQ buffet & a la carte Chinese dishes.

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Wings, burgers & acclaimed fried chicken in a lively, family-owned bar & grill with sports on TV.

128 E College Dr

Wings, burgers & acclaimed fried chicken in a lively, family-owned bar & grill with sports on TV.

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