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Sow's Ear Dinner & Libations

48475 Highway 550, Durango, CO 81301-8767
970-247-3527
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Ranked #20 of 81 restaurants in Durango
4.5 of 5 stars 24 Reviews
Price range: INR1,745 - INR2,814
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Good for: Child-friendly, Romantic, Groups, Business, Local cuisine, Special Occasion Dining, View, Entertaining clients
Dining options: Dinner, Reservations
Dining style: Casual Elegant
Cross street: Located inside the Silver Pick Lodge
Description: Sow's Ear Restaurant, established in 1986, is located in the Silverpick Lodge, one mile south of Durango Mountain Resort. Set amongst the beautiful San Juan mountains, the Sow's Ear is the longest running restaurant in the area with a new owner and head chef George Mehaffie taking over in May 2008 bringing new ideas and fresh seasonal menus to the restaurant, while continuing the tradition of "the best steaks on the mountain". Come up and see us and enjoy a unique mountain dining experience.
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Pinetop, AZ
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3 reviews 3 reviews
Reviews in 2 cities Reviews in 2 cities
1 helpful vote 1 helpful vote
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 14 September 2011

went there two nights in a row while on a solo fishing vacation - ate at the bar both nights - food OUTSTANDING both nights - especially liked the prosciutto-wrapped chicken breast - also Lewis at the bar was extremely helpful w/r/t local fishing spots as well - great relaxed atmosphere with great food - you can't go wrong here! More

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Mancos, CO
2 reviews
1 helpful vote 1 helpful vote
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 16 August 2011

The food is great and the view are spectacular. Waitstaff was friendly and very attentive. We had burgers from the bar menu and they were some of the best I've had in long time! More

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Plano, TX
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15 reviews 15 reviews
Reviews in 7 cities Reviews in 7 cities
2 helpful votes 2 helpful votes
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 15 August 2011

This was far and away our best meal in our week at Durango. Every part of the meal was exceptional. The restaurant has nice character and great views. Service was helpful and attentive all night. All of the food we had was outstanding - from the before dinner rolls to the trout and filet main dishes to the freshly baked... More

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5 of 5 stars Reviewed 15 August 2011

We had just arrived at our condo after driving 14 hours. We were famished. We drove a little south of our condo and found the only place we knew about was the Sows Ear. Phenomenal food, great atmosphere but a hamburger for $11? It only came with fries. Don't get me wrong it was great but.... More

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Austin, Texas
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6 reviews 6 reviews
Reviews in 6 cities Reviews in 6 cities
2 helpful votes 2 helpful votes
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 25 July 2011

Enjoyed a spectacular evening at the Sow's Ear north of Durango Colorado. The food was exceptional, both in presentation and taste! The view of the mountains and the sun setting on the peaks was breathtaking! We can't wait to return! More

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Farmington
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8 reviews 8 reviews
Reviews in 3 cities Reviews in 3 cities
6 helpful votes 6 helpful votes
3 of 5 stars Reviewed 7 January 2011

Dined twice at The Sows ear over the past holiday, and both experiences were mediocre at best. On the first trip I had ordered the Elk Loin off the bar menu. The sides and sauce were fine but the loin it's self was a four oz gristle laden over cooked (ordered rare) tail piece of the loin after attempting to... More

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Killeen, Texas
1 review
2 of 5 stars Reviewed 3 January 2011

We had a large group of 25 with an 8:30 reservation on New Year's Eve. The reservations had been made for months. We had ordered appetizers earlier in the week and they were delicious, so we were very excited! We did not get seated until 10 pm...an hour and a half late. The manager visited us in the lobby where... More

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texas
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3 reviews 3 reviews
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 25 September 2010

we were served well and the food was excellent. beautiful view of engineer mountain. refreshingly cool when we arrived around 6:00 pm. very good selection of wine. More

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Victorville, California
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4 reviews 4 reviews
4 of 5 stars Reviewed 31 July 2010

When we sat down two of the cloth napkins on the table smelled of human urine. My son ordered the crabcakes and he took took a bite, he had to spit it out. He gave it a second chance after the first bite. The flour flavor was prominent in it. When we told the waitress, she didn're remove it from... More

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Durango, CO
2 reviews
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 29 June 2010

If you haven't been to the Sow's Ear since George took over, then you don't know what you are missing. My husband and I eat here almost once a week. The food is fabulous. The menu changes by season, and we are always excited to see what's new. The wait staff goes out of their way to make each visit... More

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