Best Restaurants in Durango, Colorado
January 30, 2008 by
Durango, Colorado is in the Animas River Valley. The big draw to this historic western town is the Durango & Silverton Narrow Gauge Railroad, which travels the 45 minute trip though th wilderness of the San Juan Mountains to Silverton. The Rocky
Mountain region is popular destination for outdoor adventurers.
Fine dining restaurants in the historic mountain town offer a diversity of cuisines to satisfy the appetite built up by exercise and fresh air.
Following are some of the best restaurants in Durango.
Chez Grand Mere "Welcome to grandmother's house." French Chef Michel Poumay showcases his classical training and acclaimed culinary style in this restaurant with a cozy atmosphere. "Grandma's House" serves French and Belgian cuisine. This little bit of France in the Rockies offers two dining options: Prix Fixe or A 'La Carte. Examples of cuisine from the menu include Filet of Dover Sole and Shrimp with Apple Fish Fumet, Salmon Streudel with Scallop Mousse and Shrimp Veloute and Black Angus New York Sirloin with Green Peppercorn and Brandy. Desserts include Mousse au Chocolat and Bourbon Pecan Torte. The extensive wine list features over 200 labels. from France, Germany and California. AAA Four Diamond. 1-970-247-7979.
Ariano's Northern Italian Restaurant. Serves homemade pasta, ravioli, veal, steaks, ginger shrimp and fresh bread. 1-970-247-8146.
Cyprus Cafe, fine Mediterranean Cuisine. Charming restautant is situated in a renovated Victorian house, with an adjoining garden patio. Examples of entrees on the dinner menu include: Wild Salmon sto Fourno, Salt Roasted Duck with Cranberry Cardamom Chutney and Fox Fire Braised Lamb Shank. 1-970-385-6884.
East by Southwest. Pan Asian Bistro and Sushi bar. The menu offers a fusion of Eastern influences: Japanese, Thai, Chinese, Indonesian and Vietnamese. 1-970-247-5533.
The Hamilton Chop House. Upscale dining restaurant offers a menu including prime beef, wild game, fresh seafood and local specialties. 1-970-259-6636.
Best Restaurants in Durango, Colorado
Fine dining restaurants in the historic mountain town offer a diversity of cuisines to satisfy the appetite built up by exercise and fresh air.
Following are some of the best restaurants in Durango.
Chez Grand Mere "Welcome to grandmother's house." French Chef Michel Poumay showcases his classical training and acclaimed culinary style in this restaurant with a cozy atmosphere. "Grandma's House" serves French and Belgian cuisine. This little bit of France in the Rockies offers two dining options: Prix Fixe or A 'La Carte. Examples of cuisine from the menu include Filet of Dover Sole and Shrimp with Apple Fish Fumet, Salmon Streudel with Scallop Mousse and Shrimp Veloute and Black Angus New York Sirloin with Green Peppercorn and Brandy. Desserts include Mousse au Chocolat and Bourbon Pecan Torte. The extensive wine list features over 200 labels. from France, Germany and California. AAA Four Diamond. 1-970-247-7979.
Ariano's Northern Italian Restaurant. Serves homemade pasta, ravioli, veal, steaks, ginger shrimp and fresh bread. 1-970-247-8146.
Cyprus Cafe, fine Mediterranean Cuisine. Charming restautant is situated in a renovated Victorian house, with an adjoining garden patio. Examples of entrees on the dinner menu include: Wild Salmon sto Fourno, Salt Roasted Duck with Cranberry Cardamom Chutney and Fox Fire Braised Lamb Shank. 1-970-385-6884.
East by Southwest. Pan Asian Bistro and Sushi bar. The menu offers a fusion of Eastern influences: Japanese, Thai, Chinese, Indonesian and Vietnamese. 1-970-247-5533.
The Hamilton Chop House. Upscale dining restaurant offers a menu including prime beef, wild game, fresh seafood and local specialties. 1-970-259-6636.
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