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    Animas River Cafe

    44 Reviews
    #65 of 150 Restaurants in Durango
    ££ - £££American,
    Bar
    ,
    Pub
    501 Camino Del Rio, Durango, CO 81301-5449
    +1 970-259-6580
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    Overview
    4.0
    44 reviews
    • Excellent38%
    • Very good45%
    • Average15%
    • Poor2%
    • Terrible0%
    Travellers talk about
    “lunch” (11 reviews)
    “reuben sandwich” (2 reviews)
    “salad” (4 reviews)
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    CUISINES
    American, Bar, Pub
    PRICE
    ££ - £££
    RATINGS
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    LOCATION
    501 Camino Del Rio, Durango, CO 81301-5449
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    1 - 10 of 44 reviews

    Reviewed 3 weeks ago via mobile
    Great breakfast!

    Yummy breakfast on the river! Excellent food and service! Located in hotel too! Staff is super helpful!

    Thank Banana427
    Reviewed 28 August 2017
    Location and food provide a happy summer lunch experience

    The Animas River Cafe could simply rest on its laurels as one of the very few on-river restaurants in Durango (and definitely the one with the nicest setting), but it also features good food and excellent service. This is a terrific spot for a tasty...More

    Thank Elizabeth T
    Reviewed 10 August 2017
    Great beer

    Average food, great beer, good service. Hamburgers were dry; but the chips were good as were the cheese bites. Went there based on another review of best hamburgers in town. A little disappointed in the burgers, but not the beer!

    Thank Art S
    Reviewed 16 July 2017 via mobile
    Great little find

    Went here today for lunch and was impressed with the service and the food. You sit outside with a view of the river which is really nice. There was a wicked hail storm today and the noise on the tin roof was deafening and most...More

    Thank brettt327
    Reviewed 9 July 2017 via mobile
    Location Location Location

    Noticed this cafe last year while turning around in the hotel parking lot & checked it out. The setting on the river can't be beat. The food is tasty & good quality, therefore a tad pricey (13.50 for a Reuben sandwich and home made chips)....More

    Thank Susan D
    Reviewed 28 June 2017 via mobile
    Beautiful setting but a bit pricey

    It was a lovely evening to eat outdoors along the Animas River. We had a very helpful server who was really able to help with our choices for local beers by comparing them to ones we knew. She even took group pictures for us. I...More

    Thank Kathy K
    Reviewed 22 September 2016
    Wonderful place to eat

    Sitting next to the Animas river is a delightful experience. Watching the rafters, tubers and kayakers go by is great fun. Everyone waves at each other and smiles. Although we arrived on time for lunch, there was monor glitch with the staff to find the...More

    Thank Tanya W
    Reviewed 5 September 2016
    In the Doubletree Right On The River

    This is a great place to have a great mean away from the downtown crowds and see a beautiful river. You can have flatbreads if you don't want to spend a fortune. There is also a great breakfast menu and wonderful desserts.

    Thank Lesley S
    Reviewed 23 August 2016 via mobile
    Nice setting

    Animas River Cafe is a restaurant situated with a view of the Animas River. Enjoy a good lunch watching rafters and tubers floating past. Food and service were good. Located at the Durango Doubletree Hotel.

    Thank wadec3
    Reviewed 22 August 2016
    Had cocktails - no meal

    Great setting and super friendly staff. Had some great music the first night there. Drinks were good and prices fair.

    Thank 815JimB815
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    Restaurant Details

    Rating summary
    • Food
      Service
    • Value
      Atmosphere
    Average prices
    US$4 - US$20
    Cuisine
    American, Bar, Pub
    Meals
    Lunch, Dinner
    Restaurant features
    Outdoor Seating, Seating, Reservations, Waitstaff, Serves Alcohol
    Good for
    Child-friendly
    Open Hours
    Thursday
    17:00 - 22:30
    Friday
    17:00 - 22:30
    Saturday
    17:00 - 22:30
    Location and Contact Information
    • Address: 501 Camino Del Rio, Durango, CO 81301-5449
    • Location: United States  >  Colorado (CO)  >  Durango
    • Phone Number: +1 970-259-6580
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    Description
    The Animas River Cafe features a great selection of mile-high sandwiches and ''Grille'' specialties. Open during the Summer Season every day for lunch and Thursday, Friday and Saturday evenings. You will enjoy casual patio dining in the mountain air while enjoying views of the majestic Animas River. Open every day for lunch 11:00 to 2:00Open Thurs, Fri and Sat evenings 5:00 to 10:00High Altitude Blues playing on Thursday nightLee Bartley Jazz playing on Saturday night
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