The Roost

4.9

410 Reviews

$30 and under

American

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2 people

Dec 25, 2024

7:00 PM

Booked 3 times today

Neighborhood gem
Great for creative cocktails
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

Location
128 E College Dr, Durango, CO 81301-5406
Neighborhood
Durango
Parking details
None
Additional
Bar/Lounge, Beer, Cocktails, Full Bar, Non-Smoking, Takeout, Wine

Popular dishes

What 410 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
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.

410 Reviews

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Amanda
Las Vegas
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined 1 day ago
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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Sarah
VIP
Hawaii
2 reviews
5.0
2 reviews
Dined 1 day ago
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
We love eating at The Roost! Their prime rib is always so good. Plus you can get Cockoos wings from downstairs. It’s a win win!
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Stacy
VIP
San Antonio
66 reviews
5.0
66 reviews
Dined 1 day ago
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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Vernon
New Mexico
9 reviews
5.0
9 reviews
Dined 2 days ago
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 4
4. Ambience 5
Food was great, service was a lil slow, but it's the Christmas crowd.
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Stacy
VIP
San Antonio
66 reviews
5.0
66 reviews
Dined 3 days ago
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Our fav restaurant in Durango by far. We try to visit at least 3 times in 12 days! We "discovered" it last Dec. and also visited 3 times! Zeke makes it special from beginning to end.
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Stacy
VIP
San Antonio
66 reviews
5.0
66 reviews
Dined 7 days ago
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
The hostess gave us a warm welcome and Zeke was the BEST waiter. He was efficient, congenial, and knowledgeable. Strived to make our experience a great one. He's one of a kind and beloved by all that were lucky enough to have him be their waiter!
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Nicholas
Las Vegas
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined on December 17, 2024
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Took my girlfriend here for dinner, made the mistake of eating at ska earlier in the day though. The food was so good, I had the pork chop, and fought my hardest to finish it but was defeated in the end. Prime Rib was spot on, along with the cocktails throughout the night. Cute and quiet little place, service was super friendly. Will come back again.
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Jan
Durango
7 reviews
5.0
7 reviews
Dined on December 8, 2024
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
This is our go-to restaurant. The food is always excellent, the waitstaff professional and congenial, the ambience comfortable. We really like this place!
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Denise
VIP
Phoenix
94 reviews
4.0
94 reviews
Dined on December 7, 2024
1. Overall 4
2. Food 5
3. Service 4
4. Ambience 4
Arrived about 15 minutes early (have to drive close to an hour to get there and parking always a challenge). Streets very busy as was the hostess desk. Noel night in Durango so happy we had reservations!! Seated just before our 6:00 reservation, given menus and water by hostess. Staff extremely busy and yet with helping each other (including the bartender who delivered some drinks) service was good. Dinner was again delicious. I stuck with the vegetable Wellington and my husband had prime rib. Had the dessert special after seeing the gorgeous presentation at a nearby table. Dense vanilla cake topped with vanilla ice cream, whipped cream and chocolate sauce and a side shot of homemade egg nog. Decadent and delicious. This has already become a favorite place.
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Karen
Los Angeles
3 reviews
5.0
3 reviews
Dined on December 7, 2024
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
The service was great and the food was excellent!!
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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 410 OpenTable diners.

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

Make a reservation

2 people

Dec 25, 2024

7:00 PM

Booked 3 times today

Order delivery or takeout

128 E College Dr, Durango, CO 81301-5406

Dining areas

Additional information

Neighborhood
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

Website
https://theroostdurango.com/
Phone number
(970) 764-4661

The Roost

Make a reservation

Order delivery or takeout

Dining areas

Additional information

Popular dishes

Prime Rib

Prime Rib French Dip

Parmesan Encrusted Cod

Menu

What 410 people are saying

Overall ratings and reviews

Loved For

Review summary

FAQs

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How is The Roost restaurant rated?

Is The Roost currently accepting reservations?

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