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    Ore House

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    900 reviews
    #4 of 135 Restaurants in Durango
    $$$$, American, Steakhouse, Vegetarian Friendly
    147 E College Dr, Durango, CO 81301-5405
    +1 970-247-5707
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    Mon, 4/22
    8:00 PM

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    4.5 900 reviews
    #4 of 135 Restaurants in Durango
    Certificate of Excellence2015 - 2018 Winner
    RATINGS
    Food
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    Location and contact

    147 E College Dr, Durango, CO 81301-5405
    Website
    +1 970-247-5707

    Menu

    COCKTAILS
    $13.0
    Up in Smoke
    leopold bros. american small batch whiskey, cold cherry-wood smoke, cocchi sweet vermouth, aromatic bitters, brandied cherry
    $9.0
    Respect Your Elder
    four roses yellow label bourbon, elderflower liqueur, old fashioned bitters, orange bitters, lemon peel and rosemary
    $10.0
    I Am Silky Sam
    buffalo trace bourbon, contratto bitter liqueur, carpano bianco, lillet blanc, angostura bitters
    $9.0
    Once Upon A Time in Mexico II
    cimarron tequila, caffo aperitivo, agave nectar, fresh lime and grapefruit juice
    $12.0
    The Italian Job
    apostoles gin, carpano bianco, cynar, amaro nonino, orange bitters
    $12.0
    Crimson & Clover
    spring 44 gin, lavender syrup, fresh lemon, champagne, sutcliffe doce pecado port
    $12.0
    Blue Suede Shoes
    spring 44 vodka, marble distilling gingercello, crème de violette, lemon juice, champagne
    $9.0
    Hot Toddy
    honey house distillery honey bourbon, lemon bitters, montana gold tea, clove studded orange peel
    $9.0
    Hot Buttered Rum
    house spiced plantation 5yr rum, spiced brown sugar butter, whipped cream, bourbon caramel
    MOCKTAILS
    $6.0
    Orange Julius
    locally made vanilla ice cream, vanilla whipped cream, fresh orange juice
    $7.0
    Nada Colada
    passion fruit puree, lavender syrup, fresh lemon, housemade grenadine soda
    $7.0
    One Trick Pony
    fresh orange juice, passionfruit puree, simple syrup, fever tree ginger beer
    HOT TEA
    $4.0
    Montana Gold: Caffeine Free
    $4.0
    Evening in Missoula: Caffeine Free
    $4.0
    Apple Chai: Low Caffeine
    $4.0
    Organic Earl Grey: High Caffeine
    $4.0
    Lapsang Souchang: High Caffeine
    SODA
    12oz $4.0
    Zuberfizz Root Beer
    17oz $4.0
    San Pellegrino
    4oz $4.0
    Fever Tree Ginger Beer
    SPIRITS
    All spirit are priced for a 1.5 oz. pour. Rocks / Neat pour are 2 oz. with upcharge
    WHISKEY
    AMERICAN WHISKEY
    $9.0
    Gentleman Jack
    $8.0
    George Dickel No. 12
    $8.0
    Jack Daniels
    $7.0
    Lairds Applejack
    $11.0
    Low Gap Bavarian Hard Wheat 2yr
    BOURBON
    $9.0
    Angel's Envy Bourbon
    $9.0
    Bakers 7 Yr.
    $9.0
    Basil Hayden
    $10.0
    Blantons Single Barrel
    $12.0
    Bookers
    $7.0
    Buffalo Trace
    $6.0
    Bulleit Bourbon
    $8.0
    Jim Beam
    $8.0
    Knob Creek 9 Yr.
    $8.0
    Makers Mark 90
    CANADIAN WHISKEY
    $8.0
    Crown Royal
    $9.0
    Crown Royal Black
    $12.0
    Crown Royal XR
    COLORADO WHISKEY
    $9.0
    Breckenridge Bourbon
    $7.0
    Colorado Honey Bourbon
    $9.0
    Colorado Straight Bourbon
    $10.0
    Laws Bonded Bourbon
    $10.0
    Laws Farmers Select
    $11.0
    Laws Secale Straight Rye
    $8.0
    Leopold Bros. American Small Batch
    $9.0
    Leopold Bros. Maryland Style Rye
    $9.0
    Stranahans
    $12.0
    Stranahans Diamond Peak
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    About
    Established in 1972, the Ore House is one of Durango's oldest and finest restaurants. Featuring hand cut USDA certified Black Angus prime and choice steaks, steaks from ranches surrounding southwest Colorado, sustainable seafood, all natural poultry, seasonal local produce, and homemade desserts.
    PRICE RANGE
    $25 - $100
    Special Diets
    Vegetarian Friendly, Vegan Options, Gluten Free Options
    Meals
    Dinner, Late Night
    CUISINES
    American, Steakhouse
    FEATURES
    Reservations, Seating, Waitstaff, Highchairs Available, Wheelchair Accessible, Serves Alcohol, Full Bar, Accepts Credit Cards, Table Service
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    Reviewed 3 days ago
    Bland and Uninteresting

    I simply cannot understand why everyone raves about this restaurant. I guess Americans have been conditioned to believe that tender and bland (and expensive) is what makes meat good. We have traveled, and continue to travel, around the world, including Argentina, and have eaten wonderful...More

    Date of visit: April 2019
    Thank Lisa F
    Reviewed 1 week ago
    Best Streak house restaurant ever

    I had been reluctant to go to the Ore house because it is pricey but we went for my husband's birthday and it did not disappoint. It was fabulous. The service is top notch and the steaks can be cut with a fork. So tender...More

    Date of visit: April 2019
    Thank travelwomanDurango
    Reviewed 4 weeks ago
    lovely place for a special dinner

    This is a resturant that you would go to for special occasions. Rather noisy but good food and service. Not for children, though there were some when I was there

    Date of visit: December 2018
    Thank pcronkhite
    Reviewed 5 weeks ago
    Always good food and service

    Whenever visiting Durango, the first dinner is at the Ore House. Filet was excellent as well as the NY strip for my grandson.

    Date of visit: March 2019
    Thank italiauno2017
    Reviewed March 15, 2019 via mobile
    What’s for dinner in Durango?

    This little gem is just around the corner from the Hotel Strater. Reservations are recommended but we were able to be seated without a reservation by arriving at 5pm. We had the New York Strip daily special - it did not disappoint!

    Date of visit: March 2019
    Thank AnnaS005
    Reviewed March 13, 2019
    Always a great meal!

    Second time here and wasn't disappointed. I had the steak and lobster dinner which was prepared perfectly. Excellent wine list with very reasonable prices. Definitely THE place to eat while in Durango!

    Date of visit: March 2019
    Thank DanandCollette
    Reviewed February 12, 2019
    One great Durango Steak House

    When wanting a good steak and usually finding none in Farmington, NM, we head up to Durango for a visit to the Ore House. Have never had a bad meal there and the service has always been excellent.

    Date of visit: December 2018
    Thank MonteZuma50
    Reviewed February 12, 2019
    The best for me

    My favorite restaurant in Durango--but then, I do enjoy good steaks and similar, not that that's all they have. If you want an excellent steak or Chateaubriand, cooked exactly the way you want it, great sides, great drinks, and an excellent wine menu, this is...More

    Date of visit: January 2019
    Thank Bill F
    Reviewed January 15, 2019
    Date Might

    Food was fantastic. Service great. We have eaten here several times and have never been disappointed.

    Date of visit: January 2019
    Thank MamaTK
    Reviewed January 9, 2019
    Food

    I went to the Ore House a couple weeks back with my girlfriend under a 8:00 reservation. As soon as we walked in we loved the place and the entire vibe that the restaurant carried out. We where sat immediately and the service was outstanding!...More

    Date of visit: December 2018
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    ILoveBourbon
    June 19, 2018|
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    Response from Ryan L | Property representative |
    Hi ILoveBourbon! We have both options available on our menu... there are steaks that come with side dishes and there are a la carte steaks as well! We hope to see you while you are here! Sincerely, The Ore House Crew
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    August 25, 2017|
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    Response from CityCamping101 | Reviewed this property |
    They still have the birthday discount, ask that you make a reservation and have a valid ID
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    June 30, 2017|
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    Response from Wozzlefish12 | Reviewed this property |
    No space for a dog indoor or out - it's pretty small but the atmosphere and food is very very worth it.
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