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East by Southwest

160 East College Dr., Durango, CO 81301
970-247-5533
Ranked #12 of 81 restaurants in Durango
4.0 of 5 stars 72 Reviews
Price range: INR1,689 - INR1,689
Cuisines: Asian
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Good for: Business, Special Occasion Dining, Entertaining clients
Dining options: Lunch Spot, Dinner, Reservations, Takeout, After-hours, Dessert
Dining style: Casual Dining
Cross street: East College and 2nd Ave.
Description: A taste of the Far East in the heart of the Southwest. We create vibrant fusion cuisine rooted in the flavors of Japan & the Pacific Rim. We are proud to serve all organic meats & poultry, such as American Kobe, Kurobuta Pork, & Natural Black Angus Beef. At our sushi bar enjoy cutting edge sushi & sashimi made from the best quality seafood & fresh line caught fish from Hawaiian waters. Our menu offers many tantalizing small dishes. We encourage you to order a variety of them and share amongst your table.
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75% Recommend
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Colorado
Senior Reviewer
6 reviews 6 reviews
Reviews in 5 cities Reviews in 5 cities
2 helpful votes 2 helpful votes
4 of 5 stars Reviewed 18 May 2012

Best sushi anywhere. Family comes from Denver for Sushi. More

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Rico, Colorado
Senior Contributor
21 reviews 21 reviews
Reviews in 13 cities Reviews in 13 cities
6 helpful votes 6 helpful votes
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 3 May 2012

fresh and tasty, love their cocktail menu and the deserts are excellent More

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Durango, Colorado, United States
1 review
2 helpful votes 2 helpful votes
4 of 5 stars Reviewed 20 April 2012
2
people found this review helpful

We've been eating here for years, had very good food, a great waitress (Jenn, you rock!) but the manager Mitch needs to find a different career, was rude to our server and us, an arrogant poopstick that shouldnt be allowed to talk to people, would be better in the back, unseen, washing dishes... More

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Farmington, New Mexico
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9 reviews 9 reviews
Reviews in 6 cities Reviews in 6 cities
8 helpful votes 8 helpful votes
2 of 5 stars Reviewed 15 April 2012
1
person found this review helpful

I have been to this restaurant before, since I live in the area. As a non-sushi eater, I usually get one of the cooked chicken entrees. The food is good, but overpriced (about $20 for chicken teriyaki). I could look past this for the overall experience (and have, in the past), but yesterday's experience was the tipping point for me.... More

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Natal, RN
1 review
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 2 April 2012

The food is excellent! I been here more times than I can count, and I will always go back. When its busy the service can be a little slow, but its worth the wait. More

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Tempe, AZ
Senior Reviewer
7 reviews 7 reviews
Reviews in 2 cities Reviews in 2 cities
2 helpful votes 2 helpful votes
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 24 March 2012

This place is amazing. Fresh fish, beautiful presentation and wonderful rolls. A must visit if you love sushi. More

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Helsingborg, Sweden
Senior Contributor
27 reviews 27 reviews
Reviews in 14 cities Reviews in 14 cities
9 helpful votes 9 helpful votes
4 of 5 stars Reviewed 17 March 2012

We were recommended East by Southwest by a charming young lady in Cortez who said if you like sushi it was a restaurant worth not missing. That afternoon we were in the centre of Durango in the hunt for a Starbucks coffee... A little hungry after the caffein fix we found East by Southwest. First of all I loved the... More

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Durango, CO
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30 reviews 30 reviews
Reviews in 6 cities Reviews in 6 cities
7 helpful votes 7 helpful votes
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 24 February 2012

Fusion East meets Southwest Colorado. FRESH fish, topped with chefs special sauces/ oils. OMG if you like sushi, you'll love the unique blended versions the chef comes up with. Also has something great for non-raw fish folks too. YUMMY!!! More

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Durango, Colorado
Senior Contributor
34 reviews 34 reviews
Reviews in 5 cities Reviews in 5 cities
4 helpful votes 4 helpful votes
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 22 February 2012

Very modern and hip feel. Not just good but GREAT sushi and very good drinks. A bit pricy but fair considering quality. Service can be hit or miss and very crowded but still worth it for the outstanding food. More

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Durango, Colorado
Senior Contributor
40 reviews 40 reviews
Reviews in 16 cities Reviews in 16 cities
7 helpful votes 7 helpful votes
4 of 5 stars Reviewed 18 February 2012

Love the sushi and the entrees. Food is always good, atmosphere is fun. More

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