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The Roost, Durango, CO

The Roost

4.9
4.9
418 Reviews
$30 and under
American

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2 people
7:00 p.m.
Booked 4 times today
  • Great for creative cocktails
  • Neighbourhood gem
  • Good for special occasions
Brought to you by Chris & Michele Redding, the owners of Cuckoo's Chicken House & Waterin' Hole and The Animas City Theatre, The Roost opened June 12, 2018, offering affordable, casual dining in a fun, downtown location. Our seasonal menu offers a wide variety of appetizers, salads, sandwiches, and entrees, prepared by Chef Dave Cuntz, Colorado Restaurant Association's Chef of the Year 2021. Pair your meal with a glass of wine, craft beer or signature cocktail. Finish your meal with one of Nana Pat's Cookie Dough Brownies ala mode you'll be glad you saved room for dessert! Located in Downtown Durango, 1/2 a block for the historic Durango-Silverton Narrow Gauge railroad. A great place to dine after your train ride.

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Dining areas

Additional information

  • Dining style
    Casual Dining
  • Price
    $30 and under
  • Cuisines
    American
  • Hours of Operation
    Daily 5:00 pm–9:00 pm
  • Phone number
    (970) 764-4661
  • Website
    https://theroostdurango.com/
  • Payment Options
    AMEX, Discover, Mastercard, Visa
  • Dress code
    Casual Dress
  • Executive Chef
    Dave Cuntz

Menu

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What 418 people are saying

Overall ratings and reviews

Reviews can only be made by diners who have eaten at this restaurant

4.9
4.9 based on recent ratings
  • 4.9Food
  • 4.9Service
  • 4.7Ambience
  • 4.8Value

Noise • Moderate

Loved For

  • Denver / Colorado

    Best Overall

  • Denver / Colorado

    Best Value

  • Denver / Colorado

    American

Review summary

AI-generated from verified diner reviews
The Roost in Durango is celebrated for its "exceptional" service and diverse menu featuring standout dishes like prime rib and chicken carbonara. Diners frequently praise the "amazing" food quality and the cozy atmosphere, making it a top choice for both locals and visitors alike. Perfect for family dinners and special occasions.

418 Reviews

  1. Don

    Detroit

    6 reviews

    5.0

    6 reviews

    Dined today

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 4
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 4
    Great place for dinner after a movie or train ride. Leave your car parked and walk over.

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  2. Denise

    VIP

    Phoenix

    96 reviews

    5.0

    96 reviews

    Dined today

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    The Roost has rapidly become our favorite dining experience in Durango. Great location,cozy and always friendly with delicious food. Starting with their delicious crab cake special as shared appetizer, I had the haddock and chips special. Fish was light, delicate and accompanied by thin crisp fries, cole slaw and tartar sauce. My husband had his favorite prime rib. His dirty martini was as murky as he loves. Our waiter was friendly but professional and all the staff there appears to get along well and work well together as a team. The Roost is a true gem.

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  3. Laura

    Denver

    47 reviews

    5.0

    47 reviews

    Dined 3 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Always a great meal. Usually fairly easy to get in.

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  4. Jared

    Dallas

    2 reviews

    5.0

    2 reviews

    Dined 4 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Great experience! Abby, the manager, waited on us and was awesome…her knowledge of and suggestions about the food and drinks were spot on. And, the food was great. Perfect spot for a casual, but slightly upscale dinner. Will be going back to have dinner before a concert at the attached venue.

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  5. Karen

    VIP

    Durango

    196 reviews

    4.0

    196 reviews

    Dined 4 days ago

    1. Overall 4
    2. Food 4
    3. Service 4
    4. Ambience 4
    It was New Year’s Eve, we were a party of 5. The cocktails and wine were generous and not over-priced. We ordered two crab cake specials to share and it was delicious - could have been a bit hotter (temp wise). Three of us got the Parmesan crusted cod - generous portion and very tasty. Two got the wall-eye special - it was delicious, but pricey. We had to leave a bit earlier than we otherwise would have, but it was New Years Eve afterall, so we understood. in any case, it was an enjoyable experience, and we’ll be back.

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  6. Sherry

    VIP

    New Mexico

    10 reviews

    5.0

    10 reviews

    Dined 7 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    We had a reservation on a Saturday night - right after opening. We were seated quickly and our drinks and food was terrific. Kids meals came out first - which pleased the kids. The craft cocktails were amazing and kept us wanting more. Will definitely be back the next time we’re in Durango.

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  7. Roderick

    Denver

    3 reviews

    5.0

    3 reviews

    Dined on December 28, 2024

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    The roost is a great choice for consistently good food at a great value. The staff is friendly and engaging. Always a good choice. One of our top picks in Durango.

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  8. Julie

    Denver

    2 reviews

    4.0

    2 reviews

    Dined on December 28, 2024

    1. Overall 4
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 4
    We had walleye, delicious and unexpected and excellent crab roll

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  9. Amanda

    Las Vegas

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on December 24, 2024

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Prime rib is delicious. My husband and I shared that along with an order of the Mac & cheese. The buzz bus martini is fantastic.

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  10. Stacy

    VIP

    San Antonio

    66 reviews

    5.0

    66 reviews

    Dined on December 24, 2024

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Our 3rd visit in more than a week. Food is so good, and we try something new each time. Everyone should keep this gem on their list of best restaurants.

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FAQs

The Roost offers takeout which you can order by calling the restaurant at (970) 764-4661.

The Roost is rated 4.9 stars by 418 OpenTable diners.

Yes, you can generally book this restaurant by choosing the date, time and party size on OpenTable.

Make a reservation

2 people
7:00 p.m.
Booked 4 times today

Order delivery or takeout

Google Map for The Roost

128 E College Dr, Durango, CO 81301-5406

Dining areas

Additional information

  • Neighbourhood
    Durango
  • Hours of Operation
    Daily 5:00 pm–9:00 pm
  • Price
    $30 and under
  • Cuisines
    American
  • Dining style
    Casual Dining
  • Dress code
    Casual Dress
  • Parking details
    None
  • Payment Options
    AMEX, Discover, Mastercard, Visa
  • Executive Chef
    Dave Cuntz
  • Additional
    Bar/Lounge, Beer, Cocktails, Full Bar, Non-Smoking, Takeout, Wine
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