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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Overall

(Outstanding) 4.6 / 5

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Food

(Outstanding) 4.7 / 5

Service

(Outstanding) 4.6 / 5

Ambiance

(Outstanding) 4.4 / 5

Noise Level

Energetic

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Diners classify this restaurant as:

scenic view(10)
romantic(9)
neighborhood gem(8)

special occasion(8)
fit for foodies(7)
good for groups(6)

Sow's Ear Reviews List

Review 1 for Sow's Ear

Overall rating

(Outstanding) 5 / 5

Sows Ear Brings Home the Bacon

OpenTable Diner

Dined on 5/04/2013

Food

(Outstanding) 5 / 5

Service

(Outstanding) 5 / 5

Ambiance

(Very Good) 4 / 5

Noise Level

Moderate

"We have been coming to the Sow's Ear for 6 years now, and it is the best restaurant between Durango and Silverton ... for that matter it is better than any of the Silverton restaurants, and all but a few of the Durango restaurants. They have a menu that allows you to enjoy a salad or a sandwich (good burgers and chicken sandwiches) for under $ 15 or you can go upstairs to the formal dining room for a big night out and enjoy their fancier appetizers and small plates and/or steaks, salmon, elk, and Colorado seafood. The bar area is friendly and cozy and easily handles up to 25 people."

Dined on 5/04/2013

Special Features: fit for foodies, good for groups, romantic, scenic view, neighborhood gem, hot spot, special occasion, kid-friendly

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Review 2 for Sow's Ear

Overall rating

(Outstanding) 5 / 5

The Sow's Ear was a great

OpenTable Diner Since

Dined on 03/30/2013

2013

Dined on 03/30/2013

2013

Food

(Outstanding) 5 / 5

Service

(Outstanding) 5 / 5

Ambiance

(Outstanding) 5 / 5

Noise Level

Moderate

"The Sow's Ear was a great dinner! Definitely the best steak I have ever had. Everything was cooked perfectly and full of flavor. I want recipes for everything. The calamari was great, I enjoyed the beet salad. Dessert was delectable. The service was great. We will make it a tradition!"

Dined on 03/30/2013

2013

Special Features: fit for foodies, good for groups, notable wine list, romantic, special occasion

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Review 3 for Sow's Ear

Overall rating

(Very Good) 4 / 5

Great view & service, food just ok

OpenTable Diner Since

Dined on 03/06/2013

2010

Dined on 03/06/2013

2010

Food

(Very Good) 4 / 5

Service

(Outstanding) 5 / 5

Ambiance

(Outstanding) 5 / 5

Noise Level

Moderate

"We've been once after skiing w/ our 4yo. We sat in the bar window w/ a great view. Going early around 4:30p was fine to bring kiddo. Food was good, but not outstanding for the prices. The Beet salad was nice and the greens fresh. The Petite Filet was cooked perfectly, but the potato side was homogeneous and uninspired. The blistered asparagus were a little overcooked. Pork loin could have been more tender. Kid options standard fare, but at least they offer a kid salad. Service was friendly and very accommodating. Would go back for a drink/appetizer, but probably not a full meal."

Dined on 03/06/2013

2010

Special Features: romantic, special occasion, scenic view

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Review 4 for Sow's Ear

Overall rating

(Very Good) 4 / 5

Food was great. Chef always

OpenTable Diner Since

Dined on 03/03/2013

2012

Dined on 03/03/2013

2012

Food

(Very Good) 4 / 5

Service

(Outstanding) 5 / 5

Ambiance

(Outstanding) 5 / 5

Noise Level

Moderate

"Food was great. Chef always does a great job pitting together specials. We had the elk filet and sea salt smoked ribeye. Both were fantastic. The sides were asparagus over the grill with truffle mashed potato. I would come back here every time I visit Purgatory."

Dined on 03/03/2013

2012

Special Features: fit for foodies, good for groups, neighborhood gem, romantic, special occasion

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Review 5 for Sow's Ear

Overall rating

(Very Good) 4 / 5

Don't miss!

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Dined on 03/02/2013

2012

Dined on 03/02/2013

2012

Food

(Outstanding) 5 / 5

Service

(Fair) 2 / 5

Ambiance

(Very Good) 4 / 5

Noise Level

Energetic

"The food was absolutely the best!
Great menu, including " small plates" if you're not too hungry.
We found them the right size.
I had elk tenderloin, that was fantastic.

Service was slow but I'm sure it was due to the place being completely full on Saturday night.
A server may even have no-showed that night.
The servers that were there were very friendly and helpful.

This is really a great place with an awesome menu ."

Dined on 03/02/2013

2012

Special Features: fit for foodies, good for groups, notable wine list

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Review 6 for Sow's Ear

Overall rating

(Very Good) 4 / 5