East by Southwest

Name: East by Southwest
Address: 160 E. College Dr., Durango, CO, United States, 81301
Telephone: (970) 247-5533
Price range: $30 and under
Rating: 4.8

4.8 (1065)

$30 and under

Sushi

160 E. College Dr., Durango, CO 81301

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2 people

Jul 6, 2025

7:00 PM

Booked 11 times today

About this restaurant

Good for special occasions
Vegetarian-friendly
Lively

Take Out is AVAILABLE

East by Southwest is offering take-out food at this current time. We are open noon-8pm Monday thru Saturday and 4pm-8pm Sunday. Please call us at 970-247-5533 to place your order. We are back, so come in and get your FAVORITE Mojito and more!

Additional information

Dining style
Casual Dining
Price
$30 and under
Cuisines
Sushi, Asian
Hours of operation
Mon–Sat 11:30 am–2:30 pm Mon–Thu, Sun 4:30 pm–8:30 pm Fri, Sat 4:30 pm–9:00 pm
Phone number
(970) 247-5533
Website
http://www.eastbysouthwest.com/
Payment options
AMEX, Discover, Mastercard, Visa
Dress code
Casual Dress
Executive chef
Sergio A. Verduzco

Location
160 E. College Dr., Durango, CO 81301
Neighborhood
Durango
Cross street
East College and 2nd Ave.
Parking details
Parking available on 2nd Ave between 5th Street and East College. Also surrounding streets
Additional
Beer, Cocktails, Delivery, Full Bar, Gluten-free Options, Happy Hour, Non-Smoking, Takeout, Wheelchair Access, Wine

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Seafood Dynamite$14.00
Fish, shrimp, squid, scallop / masago / rice / TNT sauce / sesame seed / sweet soy
- Gluten-Free$15.00
Pork Gyoza Dumplings (5pc)$9.50
Soy chili dipping sauce
Popcorn Squid$11.00
Dynamite sauce / lemon
- Gluten-Free$12.00
Hand Grenade$4.50
Shrimp / scallop / dynamite sauce / sweet soy / sesame / scallion
- Gluten-Free$5.50
Beef Kushiyaki (2pc)$9.00
Gochujang soy glaze / lemon / sesame / scallion

Vegetable Small Plates

Vegetable Gyoza (5pc)**$8.00
Truffle oil / ponzu
Edamame**$6.00
Soybeans / sea salt flakes
- Spicy Edamame / Tamari / Sesame Chili Oil$7.00
Brussel Sprout Chips**$6.00
Wasabi sea salt
Vegetable Tempura (12 Pc)**$14.00
Kabocha / zucchini / asparagus / broccoli onion / shiitake
- Gluten-Free$15.00

Salad & Poke

Seaweed Salad**$7.00
Rice vinegar dressing / kelp / sesame seed
Spicy Tuna Poke*$16.00
Spicy aioli / avocado / seaweed salad / red onion / Togarashi / habanero masago / sesame seed / Sweet soy / fried leeks / crispy shallots
Cucumber Sunomono$6.00
Kelp / sesame seeds / rice vinegar dressing
Mixed Poke*$16.00
Tuna / salmon / albacore / hamachi / red onion / cucumber / heirloom tomato / mixed seaweed / gochujang sauce / nori / yuzu miso drizzle

Sushi Bar Specialties

Blackened Albacore*$18.00
Ponzu / sesame chili oil / crispy garlic / scallion
Jalapenito ~ Tuna ~ Hamachi ~ Salmon ~ Albacore*$24.00
Roasted jalapeno / ponzu / sesame chili oil / lemon
Tiradito ~ Snapper ~ Sea Bass ~ Octopus ~ Diver Scallop*$24.00
lime / yuzu / pink salt / lime oil / cilantro / sriracha

Entrées & Noodles

Chicken Teriyaki Nuggets$18.00
Stir fried vegetables White rice
Salmon Teriyaki$27.00
Nori vegetable roll / white rice
Shrimp & Vegetable Tempura$18.00
Four shrimp / half order vegetable tempura
- Gluten Free$19.00
Yaki Soba
Celery / carrot / shiitake / broccoli / peppers / ginger / garlic / tamari / sesame oil / sesame seed / scallion
- Vegetable**$16.00
- Chicken$17.00
- Beef$18.00
House Pad Thai***
Thin rice noodles / bean sprouts / scallions / egg / Peanut sauce / peanuts / lime / red chili flakes / cilantro
- Tofu No Egg / No Fish Sc**$16.00
- Chicken$17.00
- Shrimp$18.00
Tonkotsu Ramen*$19.00
Thin wheat noodles / 12 hr pork broth / bamboo shoots / Pork belly / shiitake mushroom / scallion / togarashi / soft boiled egg / bok choy / naruto / chili pepper threads / nori seaweed
Tempura Shrimp Udon Noodles$18.00
Dashi / soy / shiitake / bok choy / yam / kabocha / tofu / asparagus / scallions / naruto / shrimp tempura
- Vegan Udon Kelp Broth / Tofu / Vegetables**$16.00
Japanese Fried Rice
Shiitake / corn / carrot / celery / broccoli / scallion / sesame / scrambled egg / soybeans
- Tofu No Egg**$10.00
- Chicken$14.00
- Shrimp$16.00
Spicy Chicken Kimchee Ramen*$19.00
Chili miso broth / pulled chicken / sweet corn / shiitake mushroom / kimchee / bamboo shoots / naruto / chili pepper threads / scallions

Sushi & Sashimi Sets

Sets include choice of Miso Soup or Carrot Ginger Soup

House Sashimi Set (12pc)*$49.00
Tuna / salmon / hamachi / white fish
Nigiri Sushi Set (7pc)*$29.00
Chef's choice & house tamago
Vegetable Sushi Set**$20.00
Vegetable futomaki / five vegetable nigiri sushi

Nigiri & Sashimi

Our Scottish Salmon is responsibly farmed in low density pens & fed a diet of krill for natural color. Our wild fish is line caught from sustainable fisheries and flown in every other day for optimum quality

Fish Variety

Bincho / Albacore*
Yakumi / seasoning: fried garlic / scallion / chili oil / ponzu
- Nigiri (2 Pc)$8.00
- Sashimi (3 Pc)$12.00
Crab
- Nigiri (2 Pc)$6.00
- Sashimi (3 Pc)$9.00
Unagi / Fresh Water Eel
Yakumi / seasoning: eel sauce / sesame seed / sancho pepper
- Nigiri (2 Pc)$8.00
- Sashimi (3 Pc)$12.00
Tobbiko / Flying Fish Roe*
Yakumi / seasoning: wasabi ~ red ~ black
- Nigiri (2 Pc)$6.00
- Sashimi (3 Pc)$9.00
Tako / Octopus (Cooked)
Yakumi / seasoning: red yuzu kojo
- Nigiri (2 Pc)$8.00
- Sashimi (3 Pc)$12.00
Salmon Scottish*
Yakumi / seasoning: tosa sauce / lemon zest / scallion
- Nigiri (2 Pc)$8.00
- Sashimi (3 Pc)$12.00
Ikura / Salmon Roe*
- Nigiri (2 Pc)$8.00
- Sashimi (3 Pc)$12.00
Ebi / Cooked Shrimp
- Nigiri (2 Pc)$8.00
- Sashimi (3 Pc)$12.00
Masago / Smelt Roe*
- Nigiri (2 Pc)$6.00
- Sashimi (3 Pc)$9.00
Spicy Habanero Masago (6)*
- Nigiri (2 Pc)$9.00
Ika / Squid*
Yakumi / seasoning: shiso / yuzu kojo / lemon juice
- Nigiri (2 Pc)$8.00
- Sashimi (3 Pc)$12.00
Ama Ebi / Sweet Prawn*
Yakumi / seasoning: red yuzu kojo / lemon
- Nigiri (2 Pc)$10.00
- Sashimi (3 Pc)$15.00
Maguro / Tuna*
Yakumi / seasoning: tosa sauce / wasabi
- Nigiri (2 Pc)$10.00
- Sashimi (3 Pc)$15.00
Hamachi / Yellow Tail Jack*
Yakumi / seasoning: tosa sauce / lime zest / scallion
- Nigiri (2 Pc)$10.00
- Sashimi (3 Pc)$15.00

Sushi Rolls

Oshinko Hosomaki**$5.50
Pickled daikon / burdock / cucumber / black sesame
Cucumber Hosomaki**$5.50
Cucumber / umeboshi / sesame seeds
Avocado Hosomaki**$5.50
Yuzu miso sauce / sesame seed
Crunchy Asparagus**$5.50
Tempura asparagus / tempura crunch / sweet soy
Tuna Tekka Maki*$6.00
Tuna / wasabi
California$7.50
Surimi / avocado / cucumber / sesame seeds
- W/ Snow Crab (Gluten-Free)$9.50
Philly Roll*$7.50
Salmon / cream cheese / cucumber / sweet soy / scallion
- Gluten Free Tempura$8.50
Spicy Tuna or Spicy Hamachi*$8.00
Cucumber / avocado / daikon sprouts / sesame seed
Shrimp Tempura Roll$8.00
Avocado / cucumber / gobo / sesame / sweet soy
- Gluten Free Tempura$9.00
Crunchy Spicy Tuna*$9.00
Spicy tuna / avocado / sesame chili oil / ponzu
- Gluten Free Tempura$11.00
High Roller* ***$18.00
Surimi / cucumber / avocado / torched salmon / garlic aioli / scallions / sesame / macadamia nuts / sweet soy
- W/ Snow Crab (Gluten-Free)$20.00
Salmon & Lemon*$17.50
Cucumber / shiso / thin lemon / salmon wrapped / Sunomono sauce
Rainbow*$18.00
Surimi / cucumber / avocado / tuna / hamachi / salmon / shrimp / shiso / ponzu sauce
- W/ Snow Crab (Gluten-Free)$20.00
Triple Tuna*$17.50
Spicy tuna / cucumber / avocado / tuna & albacore wrap / roasted jalapeno ponzu / chili oil / scallion / sesame seed / habanero masago
NY NY$7.50
Spicy crab / apples / tempura crunchies / sweet soy
Gone Jah Man!*$7.50
Tuna / avocado / mango / black sesame / sweet soy
Vampiro*$19.00
Shrimp tempura / spicy tuna / avocado / tuna sashimi / sriracha / red onions / crispy garlic / spicy yuzu dressing
Dragon Roll$18.00
Shrimp tempura / crab / cucumber / avocado / sancho / unagi wrap / red tobbiko / eel sauce / sesame seed
Tootsie Roll$11.00
BBQ freshwater eel / kampyo / cream cheese / eel sauce / sesame seeds
Kamikaze*$8.00
Unagi / asparagus / spicy tuna top / eel sauce / sesame
Hamango*$13.50
Hamachi / mango / cream cheese / jalapeno / crispy sweet potato / sweet soy
Hamachi Love*$15.00
Hamachi / cucumber / scallion / cilantro / avocado wrap / jalapeno slices / sriracha dots
East by Southwest$13.50
Surimi / cucumber / avocado / white fish / broiled with TNT sauce / sweet soy / sesame seeds / scallions
Lotus Blossom*$19.00
Tuna / salmon / hamachi / crab / takuwan / tobbiko / avocado asparagus / radish sprouts / cucumber skin / poke sauce

Featured Drinks

Thai Tea Boba$4.00
Green Tea Boba Latte$4.00
Ramune Japanese Soda$3.70
Strawberry, melon, lychee, orange, peach
Gosling's Ginger Beer$3.75
Hot Spiced Chai Latte$3.50

What 1,065 people are saying

East by Southwest reviews from people who’ve dined at this restaurant. Based on recent rating.

Overall ratings and reviews

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

4.8

4.8 based on recent ratings

4.8Food
4.5Service
4.6Ambience
4.4Value

Noise • Moderate

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Denver / Colorado
Sushi

Review summary

AI-generated from verified diner reviews

East by Southwest in Durango is renowned for its "incredible" food and "amazing" service. This popular dining spot offers a diverse menu with standout sushi and "unique delicious food" options, including gluten-free dishes. The vibrant atmosphere and attentive staff make it "a fun dining experience," perfect for special occasions.

1,065 Reviews

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Terrance
Denver / Colorado1 review
2.0
Dined 6 days ago
1. Overall 2
2. Food 3
3. Service 1
4. Ambience 2
We were sat at a table in the area not part of the main dining room. It was a large horseshoe table. The table is too small for the space, leaving all of us sitting on the edge of the booth seats just so we could reach the table. Awful! So uncomfortable. Our server, cant remember her name, was not good. She forgot drinks, second drink orders were forgotten too. I actually went to the bar to get my drink because she never brought it to me. It was sitting at the bar waiting for her to bring it to me! But it was the wrong drink. I ordered a Mexi Lager, she said you don't have that but there is Modelo. So I ordered a Modelo. When I went to the bar to get my own drink (because the server forgot us), it was Modelo dark. I don't like Modelo dark. So your awesome bartender helped me out with the correct drink. We all wanted to order more drinks, but we figured because it took sooooo long to get our first drinks, we just didn't get another one. This was a family gathering and we were all so frustrated. Back to the table, you all need to fix that! Get longer tables, or something. Sitting with my butt cheeks barely on the booth, I was uncomfortable. It will be awhile before we go back to your restaurant.
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kevin
New Mexico4 reviews
5.0
Dined on June 28, 2025
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 4
4. Ambience 5
We really enjoyed our visit to East by Southwest! The food and service were really good. Love the vibe…bustling and a little noisy, but not over the top loud. We ended up visiting with the table next to us which doesn’t reflect on the restaurant, but they were a wonderful couple and it just added to our evening. Love that we could easily walk from our AirBNB on Main as well. We recommend East by Southwest 100%!
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Vicki
Denver / Colorado5 reviews
5.0
Dined on June 27, 2025
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
As always, East by Southwest is the best dining experience! The service was amazing, and the food is incredible.
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Tammie
Denver / Colorado1 review
5.0
Dined on April 12, 2025
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 4
Always delicious food and attentive service. I love that they have gluten free options as well. One of our favorites in Durango.
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Andrew
Denver / Colorado2 reviews
5.0
Dined on April 12, 2025
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Had an early reservation, which was a great idea--very busy on Saturday night! Rainbow roll was perfect, as was the Waygu beef. Our waitperson was wonderful and service was unobtrusive but instant and friendly. We talked ourselves into dessert, and the Strawberry shortcake was wonderful.
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Peri VIP
Denver / Colorado129 reviews
5.0
Dined on April 12, 2025
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Excellent sushi and drink menu. Service attentive and appropriate. Great Durango stop
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Kelsey
Denver / Colorado1 review
5.0
Dined on April 8, 2025
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
As always, their amazing! Great food, amazing atmosphere, and a welcoming staff!
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Sue
San Francisco Bay Area1 review
5.0
Dined on March 31, 2025
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Amazing, unique delicious food! The wait staff was wonderful too!
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Carrie
Orange County2 reviews
4.0
Dined on March 29, 2025
1. Overall 4
2. Food 4
3. Service 4
4. Ambience 3
We went for my daughter-in-law’s birthday. The service was fine, food was good and drinks (we didn’t order alcohol) were fine. There was no mention made of our special occasion which seems to be the norm nowadays. It’s too bad. I was ask when making the reservation on OpenTable if it was a special occasion which I specified. So, why do you ask if the restaurant isn’t going to acknowledge the guest? It’s curious. 🤨
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Kelly
Denver / Colorado1 review
5.0
Dined on March 22, 2025
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Always love EbySW. Great food, great service, great ambience.
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FAQs

East by Southwest offers takeout which you can order by calling the restaurant at (970) 247-5533.

East by Southwest is rated 4.8 stars by 1065 OpenTable diners.

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

Make a reservation

2 people

Jul 6, 2025

7:00 PM

Booked 11 times today

160 E. College Dr., Durango, CO 81301

Additional information

Cross street
East College and 2nd Ave.
Neighborhood
Durango
Hours of operation
Mon–Sat 11:30 am–2:30 pm Mon–Thu, Sun 4:30 pm–8:30 pm Fri, Sat 4:30 pm–9:00 pm
Price
$30 and under
Cuisines
Sushi, Asian
Dining style
Casual Dining
Dress code
Casual Dress
Parking details
Parking available on 2nd Ave between 5th Street and East College. Also surrounding streets
Payment options
AMEX, Discover, Mastercard, Visa
Executive chef
Sergio A. Verduzco
Additional
Beer, Cocktails, Delivery, Full Bar, Gluten-free Options, Happy Hour, Non-Smoking, Takeout, Wheelchair Access, Wine

Website
http://www.eastbysouthwest.com/
Phone number
(970) 247-5533

East by Southwest

Make a reservation

About this restaurant

Additional information

Small Plates

Seafood Dynamite$14.00

Pork Gyoza Dumplings (5pc)$9.50

Popcorn Squid$11.00

Hand Grenade$4.50

Beef Kushiyaki (2pc)$9.00

Vegetable Small Plates

Vegetable Gyoza (5pc)**$8.00

Edamame**$6.00

Brussel Sprout Chips**$6.00

Vegetable Tempura (12 Pc)**$14.00

Salad & Poke

Seaweed Salad**$7.00

Spicy Tuna Poke*$16.00

Cucumber Sunomono$6.00

Mixed Poke*$16.00

Sushi Bar Specialties

Blackened Albacore*$18.00

Jalapenito ~ Tuna ~ Hamachi ~ Salmon ~ Albacore*$24.00

Tiradito ~ Snapper ~ Sea Bass ~ Octopus ~ Diver Scallop*$24.00

Entrées & Noodles

Chicken Teriyaki Nuggets$18.00

Salmon Teriyaki$27.00

Shrimp & Vegetable Tempura$18.00

Yaki Soba

House Pad Thai***

Tonkotsu Ramen*$19.00

Tempura Shrimp Udon Noodles$18.00

Japanese Fried Rice

Spicy Chicken Kimchee Ramen*$19.00

Sushi & Sashimi Sets

House Sashimi Set (12pc)*$49.00

Nigiri Sushi Set (7pc)*$29.00

Vegetable Sushi Set**$20.00

Nigiri & Sashimi

Fish Variety

Bincho / Albacore*

Crab

Unagi / Fresh Water Eel

Tobbiko / Flying Fish Roe*

Tako / Octopus (Cooked)

Salmon Scottish*

Ikura / Salmon Roe*

Ebi / Cooked Shrimp

Masago / Smelt Roe*

Spicy Habanero Masago (6)*

Ika / Squid*

Ama Ebi / Sweet Prawn*

Maguro / Tuna*

Hamachi / Yellow Tail Jack*

Sushi Rolls

Oshinko Hosomaki**$5.50

Cucumber Hosomaki**$5.50

Avocado Hosomaki**$5.50

Crunchy Asparagus**$5.50

Tuna Tekka Maki*$6.00

California$7.50

Philly Roll*$7.50

Spicy Tuna or Spicy Hamachi*$8.00

Shrimp Tempura Roll$8.00

Crunchy Spicy Tuna*$9.00

High Roller* ***$18.00

Salmon & Lemon*$17.50

Rainbow*$18.00

Triple Tuna*$17.50

NY NY$7.50

Gone Jah Man!*$7.50

Vampiro*$19.00

Dragon Roll$18.00

Tootsie Roll$11.00

Kamikaze*$8.00

Hamango*$13.50

Hamachi Love*$15.00

East by Southwest$13.50

Lotus Blossom*$19.00

Featured Drinks