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Sow's Ear, Durango, CO

Sow's Ear

4.6
4.6
506 Reviews
$31 to $50
Steakhouse
  • Romantic
  • Good for special occasions
  • Great for scenic views
The Sow’s Ear, established in 1986, is located in the Silverpick Lodge along US HWY 550, 24 miles north of Durango and one mile south of Purgatory Resort.

We feature “Refined Rustic” cuisine. That’s short hand for local, seasonal and prepared in house. What Grandma made but with a wider variety of ingredients, prepared for the 21st century pallet and lifestyle.

We are known for the Best Steaks on the Mountain, elk, quail, wild boar, miso salmon, fresh salad (we grow our own sprouts in house) and homemade dessert We bake bread fresh daily and even can our own fruit for dessert. We also offer vegetarian and gluten free items from our vegan Garde Manger.

Nestled between the Hermosa Cliffs, Engineer Mountain and the Twilight Peaks, the Sow’s Ear is well appointed and intimate, yet with four massive windows there’s not a bad seat in the house. Come join us at the Sow’s Ear Restaurant for dinner and libations and a most pleasant dining experience in the heart of the Rockies.

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Additional information

  • Dining style
    Casual Elegant
  • Price
    $31 to $50
  • Cuisines
    Steakhouse, Vegetarian / Vegan, Comfort Food
  • Hours of operation
    Dinner Wed–Sun 4:00 pm–8:30 pm
  • Phone number
    (970) 247-3527
  • Payment options
    AMEX, Discover, Mastercard, Visa
  • Dress code
    Casual Dress
  • Catering
    How can we help!
  • Private party facilities
    The Sow's Ear is a popular spot for wedding receptions, company parties, family reunions, rehearsal dinners, birthdays and anniversaries. You may rent out the entire restaurant for parties of up to 124 guests or host a private party in our Club Room for up to 14 people. We're happy to craft a menu to suit or if you prefer select option from our banquet menu.
  • Neighborhood
    Durango
  • Cross street
    Located inside the Silver Pick Lodge
  • Parking details
    Private Lot
  • Additional
    Banquet, Bar/Lounge, Beer, Cocktails, Counter Seating, Full Bar, Gluten-free Options, Happy Hour, Non-Smoking, Private Room, Takeout, View, Wine

What 506 people are saying

Overall ratings and reviews

4.6
4.6 based on all time ratings
  • 4.6Food
  • 4.5Service
  • 4.6Ambience
  • 3.4Value

NoiseModerate

506 Reviews
  1. JillM VIP

    Denver18 reviews

    4.0

    Dined on September 5, 2021

    1. Overall 4
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 2
    4. Ambience 5
    The food, ambiance and location were wonderful. The only negative was our waitress going completely MIA after delivering our salads and then she didn’t return to take our entree order for another 45 minutes.

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  2. Preston

    Corpus Christi18 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on September 3, 2021

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Really a great place.

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  3. 2Much

    Austin30 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on September 3, 2021

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Awesome food and service as always. Menu has great selections.

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  4. JosephP

    Denver1 review

    5.0

    Dined on August 27, 2021

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Have been to Sow’s Ear numerous times and am never disappointed. Staff are friendly and food is superb. Atmosphere is also very warm and inviting. Beautiful views of the mountains through the oversized windows of the alpine style building. Also a very nice selection of wines.

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  5. DebbieD VIP

    Phoenix7 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on August 16, 2021

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Fantastic views and ambiance. Food and service were great. We had the elk tenderloin and the quail entrees. Both perfectly cooked and such great flavors. The service was great. One of our favorite places in the Durango area.

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  6. TomH VIP

    Cincinnati9 reviews

    3.0

    Dined on July 26, 2021

    1. Overall 3
    2. Food 4
    3. Service 2
    4. Ambience 4
    Would have rated higher except for very slow service, especially at end of meal. We ate here 3 nights earlier and had good service. Good at the lower level; bad at the upper level.

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  7. Lenny VIP

    Phoenix31 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on July 26, 2021

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Such a great find in a very small town outside of Durango. Wonderful food and great service. A little on the pricey side but it’s well worth every penny. Very extensive selection on the menu as well.

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  8. KarenO

    Phoenix1 review

    4.0

    Dined on July 23, 2021

    1. Overall 4
    2. Food 4
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 4
    Wonderful! We really enjoyed our waiter. We had the petite filet and the elk. Very good but overpriced for the portions.

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  9. Phantom VIP

    Houston27 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on July 18, 2021

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Best of the Best as always!!!!!!!! Never disappoints you! Service food and ambiance always the best

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  10. 2Much

    Austin30 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on July 16, 2021

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    I've eaten at some of the top restaurants across the country and I believe that Sow's Ear is at the top of the list. The menu is diverse and the chef does an outstanding job of creating the dishes. In addition, the service is great and everyone wants to make sure your dinner experience is the best. Can't say enough wonderful things about Sow's Ear.

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FAQs

Sow's Ear offers takeout which you can order by calling the restaurant at (970) 247-3527.

Sow's Ear is rated 4.6 stars by 506 OpenTable diners.

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

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Google Map for Sow's Ear

48475 HWY 550 North, Durango, CO 81301

Additional information

  • Cross street
    Located inside the Silver Pick Lodge
  • Neighborhood
    Durango
  • Hours of operation
    Dinner Wed–Sun 4:00 pm–8:30 pm
  • Price
    $31 to $50
  • Cuisines
    Steakhouse, Vegetarian / Vegan, Comfort Food
  • Dining style
    Casual Elegant
  • Dress code
    Casual Dress
  • Parking details
    Private Lot
  • Payment options
    AMEX, Discover, Mastercard, Visa
  • Additional
    Banquet, Bar/Lounge, Beer, Cocktails, Counter Seating, Full Bar, Gluten-free Options, Happy Hour, Non-Smoking, Private Room, Takeout, View, Wine
  • Phone number
    (970) 247-3527
  • Catering
    How can we help!
  • Private party facilities
    The Sow's Ear is a popular spot for wedding receptions, company parties, family reunions, rehearsal dinners, birthdays and anniversaries. You may rent out the entire restaurant for parties of up to 124 guests or host a private party in our Club Room for up to 14 people. We're happy to craft a menu to suit or if you prefer select option from our banquet menu.
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