44 Best Dog Friendly Restaurants Durango

“Just had lunch at James Ranch a HUGE shout out to Grant!! Being a restaurant owner we're always "watching " employees. Great hire on him very well mannered ( yes ma'am and yes sir) I know personally good employees are hard to find and he's a good one!! The food was outstanding!! Highly recommend this place. We even visited the store and purchased apples, plums & peaches ❤️“

“My husband and I discovered Akami last year and loved it! We ate there twice within a month (and we live in AZ)! Had the opportunity to swing by again today and it was just as good! Highly recommended!!“

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“What an awesome spot to stop and eat! We were visiting for Labor Day weekend and happened to pass by while exploring downtown with our dogs. We decided to grab dinner here and were so glad we did. The food was excellent, we loved the chowder and Sockeye BLT. A bit random but the Ranch was exceptional, like really truly good. Our server Lanie (I hope I spelled that right! Call me out if I didn’t) was great as well, very friendly and attentive. We will 100% be coming here on our next visit!“

“The store is beautiful…I bought the Oak Honey, Pecan Pie loose tea, and the Pistachio Matcha. Everything is so delicious I definitely recommend this store.“

“Best food in Durango! The sliders, salad and soup are all top notch! Don’t miss this place if you’re anywhere close to Durango!“

“Delicious! My favorite is Mixed Berry Crisp. 🩷“

“Cute coffee shop. Not so nice staff. My husbands order was mocked from the guys behind the counter. Your customers can hear you. Do better.“

“It would be nice to truly recommend this place, but $7 for a tap beer is too much! The IPA was mediocre as well. The staff however was friendly and incredible. But please cater to locals and have your price reflect that.“

“Thank you for supporting The Professional Women's Network of Durango's book club! It is a great space and great staff.“

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“My husband and I loved the entire experience! Great food, atmosphere, and service. We will definitely go back!

Vegetarian options: The flavors and presentation were epic!

Dietary restrictions: All gluten-free!“

“Our family all really enjoyed our evening spent here. We were a party of 10. Ages ranging from 5-66. There were plenty of areas for the kids to enjoy, as well as for the adult's. Arrive early to try and enjoy some of the other entertainment. We (as adults)loved panning for gold with the kids. The train (yes, had to pay a small fee) the kiddos loved it. The food was great. We all had the combo plate. Everyone, actually agreed we liked the chicken the best (didn't try the steak). It was my 2nd time there and didn't disappoint. Definitely a great attraction. Show was great! Also, nice to see the performer's and talk with them after the show.“

“Maddie was an excellent barista! She was such a pleasure!!“

“best salad I have ever had, chicken sandwich yum. Great servers!“

“Ernie’s is the top spot in Durango! Live music, good energy, excellent cocktails and beer selection. Food trucks provide a variety of great foods. Laid back atmosphere and fun place to visit with kids who can see the train go by frequently.“

“I came all the day from Vegas for my few pint glass!!!“

“Took my family here for lunch on a road trip, and this is probably the best hamburger we’ve ever eaten!!!
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Absolutely delicious, and the customer service was great!
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Just added this restaurant to our favorites so we can come back again next month when we’re here for the Polar Express train ride!“

“I'm a huge fan of Cinder Dick, but the new Tinhorn is nothing to sneeze at either! wonderful owners, amazing craft drinks & an awesome location to hang out! They also have fantastic vodka & moonshine, so if you're in Durango stop by for a visit & cocktail or tree!“

“Best cafe in Durango! Everything is made fresh everyday, their drinks are amazing, and incredible owners and atmosphere. Their sandwiches and quiches are to die for. Recommend to all of my family and friends!“

“Great customer service and great food and beautiful views!“

“Bread is all around incredible!!! Kyra, at the north location, designed and made us the most beautiful wedding cake. It was equally delicious and beautiful. And the team at the downtown location made my aunt in Seattle's dreams come true by cheerily delivering pastries to the salon where I got my hair and makeup done the morning of my wedding while she was a million miles away. They're incredible people and make incredible goodies. I cannot recommend them enough! Thank you for making my most special day perfect!!“

“Delicious food!!!! Everything from the chicken on a stick to the sampler meat platter, coleslaw, red beans and rice and cornbread was amazing. The spiciness was perfect 😍 we have lived in Durango for two years and just discovered this place today. We will be back!!!“

“We had to stay in Durango since a bike broke down. We found this place right by the Harley dealership. Wow we had such a great time we came back the second day. Charlie was amazing and her drinks were the bomb. We will definitely come back.
The olives were on point lol“

“The soft tacos and quesadillas are absolutely fantastic, and the margaritas are top-notch! They use a homemade lime mix, not an overly sweet premade one, which makes all the difference. The staff is incredibly friendly and accommodating. I’m so glad we discovered this place—it’s definitely going to be a regular spot for us!“

“Great burger! Got the Green Chile Jack burger, plus bacon. Good flavor, juicy. Sweet potato fries were cooked perfectly.
Happy to return when in the area!

Vegetarian options: Clearly marked

Dietary restrictions: Clearly marked re: gluten free, dairy free, etc“

“I will definitely go back“

“Fun people great food and atmosphere 👍“

“Traveling for a living has its down sides but boy oh boy ska brewing helps you feel like HOME. Pj was everything a brand ambassador requires and shared with me knowledge about the beers and excellent food suggestions!!!! Thank you everyone working (and sitting next to me) for making my whole 8 day trip on the second night! Go Durango go!!!“

“Wonderful food , staff and experience. Thank you Animas“

“Yummy yummy! I’m never disappointed! This is my go to place!“

“We split the El Moro Burger and fries and we asked for the burger to be cooked medium. The burger was a little undercooked. The burger was seasoned nicely. The fries were done well ahead of the burger and they were barely lukewarm. We received excellent service from the two young gals working the tables in the bar area. We walked 4 blocks from our hotel to the restaurant. I didn’t see their own parking lot.
Note:
1. They automatically add a 20% tip to the bill. We almost always tip 20% for descent service. The servers missed out on a higher tip because I was taken back by their policy.
2. I ordered a Sprite and got a refill. I was not told there is no free refills and I did not see this on the menu. I was charge $8 for two Sprites. This added to me not leaving a larger tip. The servers lose out because of questionable policies.
3. I evaluated the food, service and atmosphere on their own merits and these issues did not impact the rating I gave.“

“🍕🙂👍 Wesley & the entire staff are awesome!“

“We enjoyed the people but a young woman bartender refused to wait on me or my husband and we don’t know why. She ignored us every time we tried to order, even with no one else waiting, so our son and daughter had to order for us. We also all signed up for karaoke and were never called up after 3 hours, even after we checked and were always told we were next so some weird stuff that made us feel unwelcomed but the patrons were nice“

“Extremely good. We will be going back 100%.“

“🍕🙂👍 Wesley & the entire staff are awesome!“

“This is hands down the best Chinese restaurant I have been to. It's small and quaint. Right on the river and the most peaceful atmosphere. The food was amazing. The service was wonderful and the staff was very sweet. I recommend this for a sweet quiet little romantic dinner.“

“the staff was great, the pizza was awesome and also, had some much needed beer.“

“First place I went to while visiting Durango and lemme just say how DELICIOUS the food was. good lord. I’m not a big meat person so I was already a bit judge mental but not only did the food convince me but also the service. I’m not sure of his name but he was super friendly and his service went beyond my expectations. I live to visit places that aren’t a huge franchise and this place was the best choice. Wish there was one in Albuquerque!“

“The Best margaritas in town! Our server Irene and owner Tony were so informative and hospitable! Great service! We will definitely return! At first we weren’t sure because of the location in the mall but it’s a great little restaurant 😍 Don’t hesitate to try it!“

“My sweetie and I came in and had the stellar ribeye, which was seasoned with dried herbs and an obscene amount of black pepper and perfectly charred, medium rare. We had a Caesar which was ok (I got the delicious salty brined Sicilian anchovy). The lettuce could have been a lot greener and fresher. It seemed kind of old… like a salad from a bag?? Also had grilled bread with olive oil. And tiramisu, which may be one of the best I’ve ever had :) Tony our server was very helpful and knowledgeable and a delight. Thanks bud! We went on a Monday so it wasn’t crazy. We also were laughing and admiring how much Herbie Hancock was on the soundtrack. Overall wonderful experience.“

“Hands down, best fish n chips in 4 states! No question. Chef Brian rules! 7/12/2025“

“I pick up lunch here for myself and multiple co-workers every week...Jesus and Leigh are the best!!! They always add an extra touch! Jesus is always happy to add anything you want to a slice and make sure you have what you want. Customers come first here! I have eaten pizza from all 3 is the Homeslice locations... To me, hands down, this one is the best!“

“Amazing experience. If you are looking for a new place for date night or just enjoy trying new things. Highly recommend!“