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    The Palace Restaurant

    434 Reviews
    #38 of 150 Restaurants in Durango
    $$ - $$$American, Vegetarian Friendly, Gluten Free Options
    505 Main Ave, Durango, CO 81301-5422
    +1 970-247-2018
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    Overview
    4.0
    434 reviews
    • Excellent41%
    • Very good35%
    • Average13%
    • Poor7%
    • Terrible4%
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    CUISINES
    American, Vegetarian Friendly, Gluten Free Options
    PRICE
    $$ - $$$
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    LOCATION
    505 Main Ave, Durango, CO 81301-5422
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    1 - 10 of 425 reviews

    Reviewed 6 days ago
    Avoid this place for dinner; OK for happy hour, with a nice outdoor patio

    My wife and I decided on this place for an early dinner during our last day of a nice 3-day visit to Durango in early-April. We chose The Palace Restaurant based on its closeness to our hotel and the fact that it was chilly and...More

    1  Thank MJ-in-RioRanchoNM
    Reviewed 1 week ago
    Good food

    Great service and food. Had the duck, superb. Recommend eating in the tavern, The Quiet Lady. Drinks were fixed just right. Nice wine selection.

    Thank Jim R
    Reviewed 2 weeks ago
    Enjoyable

    Located next to The Train Station and offering a happy hour menu, we were enticed to stop after visiting the train museum. We enjoyed our two appetizers , the Sweet Potato Fries and the very unusual and extremely tasty Fried Beets. The outdoor patio provides...More

    1  Thank Paul G
    Reviewed 4 weeks ago
    Beautiful restaurant and outside patio

    Chicken pillard is to die for, so that's all I eat when I go there. Others who have been seem very pleased with their food. The Palace is very clean and in a great little location to everything in downtown Durango. Service cards lid use...More

    Thank joyhamill
    Reviewed 5 weeks ago
    Food good but nothing special

    Had visited this restaurant in the past but this time was seated in the bar area, as other rooms appeared to be closed. Loud customers at another table. Food was good but not presented with any flair and was overpriced.

    Thank MJAL
    Reviewed 5 March 2018 via mobile
    Came here twice for dinner twice in 5 days

    A local suggested the Palace to us for a late dinner the night we arrived in Durango. We sat in the western bar area and hoped the kitchen was still open. It was and it was also crab night. So we enjoyed escargot, Dungeness crab...More

    Thank MellohYellow
    Reviewed 25 February 2018 via mobile
    Lunch and Beer

    After taking the train we noticed The Palace. Overall it was pretty good. The prices were fair. The soup and salad was a little pricey for the quantity we received. The lunch specials and beer specials were good. Overall we liked the food. Our service...More

    Thank Jerry156
    Reviewed 19 February 2018
    Wow! Great place!

    Went there around 4:30pm on Friday (Happy Hour). A very popular place. I would recommend reservations if you come after 5pm. Best martini I’ve had in a while and the food was excellent. Can’t say enough about the service! Water glass was never empty and...More

    Thank Boots0617
    Reviewed 10 February 2018
    An excellent meal

    It's right by the train station so you can see the train. Service was beyond excellent and the food was amazing.

    Thank traveler7056
    Reviewed 4 February 2018 via mobile
    Birthday. .

    We hadn't been to the Palace for awhile so decided to celebrate the birthday there. Huge mistake. It took forever for server to take our order. It took forever to get our order. Probably well over 30 minutes. Then we pay for the birthday lunch...More

    Thank Sharon D

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    Restaurant Details

    Rating summary
    • Food
      Service
    • Value
      Atmosphere
    Cuisine
    American, Vegetarian Friendly, Gluten Free Options
    Meals
    Lunch, Dinner, After-hours, Drinks
    Restaurant features
    Reservations, Outdoor Seating, Seating, Waitstaff, Television, Highchairs Available, Wheelchair Accessible, Serves Alcohol, Full Bar, Takeout
    Good for
    Local cuisine, Special Occasion Dining, Groups, Child-friendly, Kids, Business meetings
    Open Hours
    Sunday
    11:00 am - 10:00 pm
    Monday
    11:00 am - 10:00 pm
    Tuesday
    11:00 am - 10:00 pm
    Wednesday
    11:00 am - 10:00 pm
    Thursday
    11:00 am - 10:00 pm
    Friday
    11:00 am - 10:00 pm
    Saturday
    11:00 am - 10:00 pm
    Location and Contact Information
    • Address: 505 Main Ave, Durango, CO 81301-5422
    • Location: United States  >  Colorado (CO)  >  Durango
    • Phone Number: +1 970-247-2018
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    Description
    The Palace Restaurant features classic American cuisine. Steaks, seafood, pasta, great sauces, homemade breads and desserts. You can elect to dine in our family-friendly Victorian tavern and order from our moderately priced tavern menu or sit in our elegant dining room and order from our fine dining menu. On our summertime patio, both menus are available. Our restaurant is located in a circa-1880 building and is styled with beautiful Victorian furnishings, such as dark woods and Tiffany-style lamps. Our dining room fire place makes for a romantic evening out in the winter and our tavern and patio are "local favorites." From casual to elegant, we provide a very special dining room experience, with great, classic food and a friendly staff. Please join us!
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