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Ore House

147 E College Dr, Durango, CO 81301-5405
970-247-5707
Ranked #2 of 81 restaurants in Durango
4.0 of 5 stars 112 Reviews
Price range: INR1,407 - INR5,629
Cuisines: Seafood, Steakhouse
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Good for: Child-friendly, Romantic, Business, Local cuisine, Special Occasion Dining, Entertaining clients
Dining options: Dinner, Reservations, After-hours, Dessert
Dining style: Casual Elegant
Cross street: Main Avenue
Transit: Trolley stop located right across the street.
Description: 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.
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Senior Reviewer
8 reviews 8 reviews
Reviews in 3 cities Reviews in 3 cities
3 helpful votes 3 helpful votes
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 21 May 2012 NEW

Huge portions -- be prepared to share! Good service, quality and value. More

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Omaha NE
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16 reviews 16 reviews
Reviews in 9 cities Reviews in 9 cities
2 helpful votes 2 helpful votes
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 18 May 2012

It is worth the wait for them to open up, perfectly aged steaks and great attention to detail by the server. One of the best steaks we have had this year. GREAT JOB More

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Fountain, Colorado
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7 reviews 7 reviews
Reviews in 4 cities Reviews in 4 cities
4 helpful votes 4 helpful votes
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 14 May 2012

My husband was eager for a steak dinner, and the staff of the Rochester Hotel recommended the Ore House, which was within walking distance. He ordered a dinner salad, a NY Strip, and mashed potatoes, I ordered the Petite Filet. While my husband's steak was slightly overcooked, the meal was delicious and the staff was apologetic and extended a discount... More

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2 reviews
Reviews in 2 cities Reviews in 2 cities
1 helpful vote 1 helpful vote
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 10 May 2012

We read about this resturant in Tripadviser & my wife and I tried it in early May. Very friendly staff with nice selection of wines by the glass. We had a nice David Bruce pinot noir. We both ordered the petit filet mignon. It was excellent .Full bar with nice selection of single malt scotches . More

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2 reviews
Reviews in 2 cities Reviews in 2 cities
1 helpful vote 1 helpful vote
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 8 May 2012
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Simply put, I'm 41 years old and this was the best steak I have ever had. Period.. More

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New Mexico
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11 reviews 11 reviews
Reviews in 7 cities Reviews in 7 cities
37 helpful votes 37 helpful votes
3 of 5 stars Reviewed 19 April 2012
2
people found this review helpful

Dined here 7 yrs ago and was very satisfied. The place looks the same, but is very different at the same time. Back then menu selection was better, they had a salad bar, value for price of meal was great, and they even had an early bird special. Now everything is pricey, although I expect to pay good money for... More

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Durango, Colorado
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40 reviews 40 reviews
Reviews in 16 cities Reviews in 16 cities
7 helpful votes 7 helpful votes
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 15 April 2012

We recently went back for a second visit and had a great experience! Great local steak and sides made for a tasty and healthy meal and the service was excellent as well. We will be back again! More

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Bangkok
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64 reviews 64 reviews
Reviews in 43 cities Reviews in 43 cities
54 helpful votes 54 helpful votes
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 9 April 2012
1
person found this review helpful

We had a very good meal there and since it was on a Sunday, we also got their promotion on wine bottles (50% off) that was a very good deal. Service was very good and food excellent, especially the meat that was cooked right as we requested. We had an starter that we shared, then two entrees with one side... More

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California
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6 reviews 6 reviews
Reviews in 2 cities Reviews in 2 cities
9 helpful votes 9 helpful votes
3 of 5 stars Reviewed 28 March 2012
2
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food was good, but not for the price. Everything is priced separately (and all are high), so you will pay for your salad, main dish and every side dish separately. It adds up to quite a bill, and I wouldn't go back myself. If money isn't that big of an issue, the food is good quality. More

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Arlington, Texas
2 reviews
1 helpful vote 1 helpful vote
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 22 March 2012

We were recommended to go eat at the Ore House by friends. Glad we did and will make a special dinner plans on our next trip to Durango More

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