Restaurants in Durango

Opening in 2012, the chefs at Chimayo prepare almost everything in a stone-fired oven, including pizzas, wood plank salmon, and steaks. (The kitchen does not even have a fryer.) Served in a contemporary setting with garage doors in lieu of front windows that open on to Main Avenue,…

Featuring live jazz and great views, the outdoor patio here is home to Durango's most in-demand restaurant seating in the summer, but it's not just the picture-perfect atmosphere—it's the first rate food that draws the crowds. The culinary inspirations come from all corners of the…

Proprietor Linda Illsley trained at the Culinary Institute of America in New York and worked all over Europe before opening her eponymous eatery in 2003. With chalkboard menus, a sunny patio, and decor from local suppliers—the restaurant sources as much as 75 percent of ingredients…

This is the best brewpub in the Four Corners area. The social, family-friendly vibe is nicely complemented by good food—there are burgers, small gourmet pizza, steaks, and some Cajun dishes—and great beer. Try a pint of the Third Eye PA or Colorado Kolsch.