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The Roost, Durango, CO

The Roost

4.7
4.7
255 Reviews
$30 and under
American
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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2 people

7:00 PM


Booked 4 times today

Additional information

  • Dining style

    Casual Dining

  • Cuisines

    American

  • Hours of operation

    Tue–Sat 5:00 pm–9:00 pm

  • Phone number

    (970) 764-4661

  • Payment options

    AMEX, Discover, MasterCard, Visa

  • Dress code

    Casual Dress

  • Executive chef

    Dave Cuntz

Popular dishes

What 255 people are saying

Overall ratings and reviews

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

4.7
4.7 based on recent ratings
  • 4.7Food
  • 4.9Service
  • 4.5Ambience
  • 4.6Value

NoiseModerate

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  1. MichaelD

    Atlanta Metro

    4 reviews

    5.0

    4 reviews

    Dined 3 days ago

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Wonderful food. Wife’s prime rib was the best in memory. Parmesan crusted cod with fresh vegetable medley—perfect. When In Durango don’t miss this restaurant.
  2. OpenTable Diner

    Denver

    10 reviews

    5.0

    10 reviews

    Dined 5 days ago

    overall5food5service4ambience5
    Great meal and ambience in a fun place. Trivia was great.
  3. BernetteW

    Denver

    4 reviews

    5.0

    4 reviews

    Dined on May 20, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience4
    Excellent food choices, reasonable prices, excellent waitress, and was able to make an almost immediate reservation for 8 at 5:15 on a Saturday evening! Outstanding!!
  4. OpenTable Diner

    Denver

    3 reviews

    5.0

    3 reviews

    Dined on May 19, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    The good was excellent! Service great. Suggest you make reservations
  5. WayneB

    Denver

    5 reviews

    4.0

    5 reviews

    Dined on May 18, 2023

    overall4food4service4ambience3
    Food was great and Chad, our server, was very efficient and attentive.
  6. PatrickL

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on May 13, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience4
    Special and delicious food by an excellent chef. Good service. Not crowded but can get noisy as the night goes on. This local calls The Roost my favorite restaurant.
  7. RitaW

    Denver

    12 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    12 reviews

    Dined on May 13, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    The food was great time as the service was good as well. Chef Dave is the best! We enjoyed our meal so much
  8. Margaret

    New Mexico

    9 reviews

    5.0

    9 reviews

    Dined on May 12, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    One of the best meals of my life ! Mahi mahi over vegetable rice with curried aioli. Excellent mixed field greens dinner salad. Husband got prime rib perfectly cooked. Dessert was one of top two desserts I’ve ever had in my life (along with profiteroles in Paris !): glazed crepes filled with white chocolate soft cheesecake topped with berries. Wow !
  9. OpenTable Diner

    San Antonio

    3 reviews

    5.0

    3 reviews

    Dined on April 28, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    We really enjoyed the Roost. Great food and quiet atmosphere
  10. BillO

    Denver

    2 reviews

    4.0

    2 reviews

    Dined on April 26, 2023

    overall4food3service4ambience4
    We had a table of six and the service was very good. Everyone enjoyed their meals and the noise level was acceptable. Only issue here was finding parking.
  11. JimGreen

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on April 14, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Outstanding as always best prime rib in Durango! And great drinks!
  12. MikeD

    Denver

    9 reviews

    5.0

    9 reviews

    Dined on April 14, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Excellent food, friendly people. Fun date night! Our meals were delicious and the drinks were generous!
  13. NancyS

    Las Vegas

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on April 9, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience4
    Excellent food and service. Ready for us when we arrived for our reservation. Prime location in Durango whether you’re enjoying Animas river activities or other Durango experiences including the rail trips
  14. Harris

    Denver

    41 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    41 reviews

    Dined on April 8, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    There are options and price range that should satisfy most diners. Great cocktails and simple but nice atmosphere.
  15. RobB

    Dallas

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on April 7, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience4
    Food was great and our server, Katie, was outstanding. We will be back for sure!!
  16. OpenTable Diner

    Denver

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on March 25, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Great place to go for date night. They take good care of you. The appetizer the server told us about was delicious. Everyone very friendly
  17. RichardB

    Tahoe

    4 reviews

    3.0

    4 reviews

    Dined on March 23, 2023

    overall3food3service3ambience3
    We used to enjoy the Roost, but after last night, we'll never be back. Wish I had a scale, the 16 oz prime rib was NOT 16 oz. But the kicker? Our guest ordered - and received "Jack on the Rocks". When we got home and studied the bill, I was charged for Bushnell's - $35 error.
  18. OpenTable Diner

    Philadelphia

    23 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    23 reviews

    Dined on March 22, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Really good food in a casual but nice ambiance. (Blah blah blah because open table doesn’t like concise reviews)😊
  19. BrittneyH

    Denver

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on March 18, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    The service was great and the food was even better. Will definitely return!
  20. BSherwood

    Denver

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on March 18, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    The prime rib was exceptional! My husband and I both loved the meal. The reservation process made the night so smooth. We will definitely do it again.
  21. OpenTable Diner

    Dallas

    13 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    13 reviews

    Dined on March 4, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Great food - very tasty! Nice atmosphere and great service. A must when you are in Durango!
  22. LoriR

    San Francisco

    5 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    5 reviews

    Dined on March 4, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience3
    Great experience but seating was really tight. The back area they have 4 tables and you were only an elbow away from the next table. Having a conversation you felt like everyone could hear you
  23. LewisM

    Denver

    1 review

    4.0

    1 review

    Dined on February 19, 2023

    overall4food5service5ambience4
    Great menu and several daily specials. We had the recommended bang bang shrimp and it was excellent. Service was prompt, happy and well informed. We hghly recommend The Roost.
  24. OpenTable Diner

    New Mexico

    33 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    33 reviews

    Dined on February 17, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience4
    Wings were good. Tacos were good, service was great! Shout out to Kayte!
  25. JamesB

    Denver

    2 reviews

    5.0

    2 reviews

    Dined on February 15, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    We enjoy the regular menu, but also the chef tries out new things all the time.
  26. Jimbo

    Denver

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on February 15, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    The food and drinks were excellent! The Roost gives you a great experience and good value for the cost. We highly recommend it!
  27. MelissaF

    Denver

    1 review

    4.0

    1 review

    Dined on February 12, 2023

    overall4food2service5ambience5
    Appetizer and wine was great. Entrees were mediocre at best. Service was great, bartender was very cordial. Tri tip over cooked. Green beans soggy and tasteless. Mashed potatoes seemed instant. Not worth the price for entrées for sure.
  28. JillC

    Denver

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on February 11, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Outstanding meal and service ! Will be back soon !
  29. KathyB

    Denver

    3 reviews

    5.0

    3 reviews

    Dined on February 4, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience4
    The food presentation is well done. There were 8 at our table and everyone enjoyed their selections (coconut shrimp, chicken fingers, prime rib, Parmesan crusted cod). The restaurant was packed and still the food came out quicker than expected. Dustin, our server, did a great job.
  30. unimpressed

    Durango

    1 review

    4.0

    1 review

    Dined on January 28, 2023

    overall4food3service2ambience3
    I will give them a rating of average as they were obviously understaffed. Our party ordered appetizers and cocktails so we could have a toast, but my cocktail did not arrive until halfway through dinner. I was told that the bar was out of clean glasses and that was why it took so long. My entree was brought out when the appetizers came out which was a bit of a surprise. By the time everyone else got their dinner mine was no longer hot. I was taught that it is rude to begin eating until all diners at the table are served. I was trained that all entrees will be served at the same time, not trickle out one or two at a time. The kitchen needs to work on their timing. I was halfway through my dinner when my cocktail was finally served. I also had to ask 3 times for a water glass. The food was good, but the service and timing was sub-par.
  31. MARIANNEM

    Denver

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on January 26, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Our group of 5 people were there for a business dinner, and we loved being put in a quiet area where we could talk and hear each other. Everyone was SO nice and the service was great. We even were able to chat with the chef - and took his recommendations. The food was so delicious, served hot with little wait, and on a scale of 1 - 10, this place is 100 in my book. Thank you!!
  32. RitaW

    Denver

    12 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    12 reviews

    Dined on January 22, 2023

    overall5food5service4ambience5
    The food was very good, they were very very busy and short staffed so we were understanding that things took a little bit longer. They were also having an issue with their computer system at the bar but they got it all worked out and we had a very nice meal, we do understand the short staffed and so we just relaxed and had a drink and people watched!
  33. OpenTable Diner

    Denver

    2 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    2 reviews

    Dined on January 21, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Our server was wonderful. The chef special was fabulous. Dessert was also lovely. A bit loud with the band playing next door but overall will definitely return!
  34. PattyH

    Denver

    7 reviews

    vip
    4.0

    7 reviews

    Dined on January 12, 2023

    overall4food4service4ambience4
    The Roost is a good choice for dinner because the menu is big with a lot of options and the service is good. The special shrimp dish was excellent with fresh chopped avocado and good sauce, and the drinks are reasonably priced. My friend and I will definitely return.
  35. Buzzers

    Denver

    2 reviews

    4.0

    2 reviews

    Dined on January 7, 2023

    overall4food5service5ambience4
    Great place and great staff! This place attracts a fun, happy clientele. One quickly gets into a great mood. The menu contributes to the fun with delicious options to meet so many palates. Our servers really helped us find perfect seating for a birthday meal without walling us off from the fun.
  36. dougw

    Denver

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on January 7, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    This is a good choice if you want a restaurant that is less expensive than some of the other sit down places in Durango (Seasons, Primus, 636 Main). The food is excellent and the chef has a creative special every time we have been there. Service is friendly. It has become our go to restaurant when we want something nicer than the usual Mexican restaurants or fast food, pizza places, burger places.
  37. MartinJ

    Mexico City

    2 reviews

    4.0

    2 reviews

    Dined on January 1, 2023

    overall4food4service3ambience3
    Nice food, however the personal was a little tired cause was New Years Eve.
  38. JanetJ

    Houston

    3 reviews

    5.0

    3 reviews

    Dined on January 1, 2023

    overall5food5service4ambience5
    Food was excellent and service was good considering it was New Years Eve.
  39. OpenTable Diner

    Denver

    3 reviews

    5.0

    3 reviews

    Dined on December 31, 2022

    overall5food5service5ambience4
    Food and service was fabulous.
  40. AmandaR

    Denver

    1 review

    4.0

    1 review

    Dined on December 31, 2022

    overall4food4service5ambience5
    Good food, excellent service , and fun bar for before or after your meal.

Safety precautions

  • Cleaning & sanitizing

    • Surfaces sanitized between seatings
    • Digital, disposable or sanitized menu provided
    • Common areas deep-cleaned daily
    • Sanitizer or wipes provided for customers
    • Contactless payment available
  • Physical distancing

    • Limited number of seated diners
    • Distancing maintained in common areas
    • Extra space between tables
  • Protective equipment

    • Waitstaff wear masks
    • Diners must wear masks unless eating or drinking
  • Screening

    • Sick staff prohibited in the workplace
    • Diner temperature check required
    • Staff temperature check required
    • Contact tracing information collected

FAQs

You can order delivery directly from The Roost using the Order Online button. The Roost also offers takeout which you can order by calling the restaurant at (970) 764-4661.

The Roost is rated 4.7 stars by 255 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 PM


Booked 4 times today
Google Map for The Roost

128 E College Dr, Durango, CO 81301-5406

Additional information

  • Neighborhood

    Durango

  • Hours of operation

    Tue–Sat 5:00 pm–9:00 pm

  • 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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