Eolus Bar & Dining

Thank you James, Jaden and the rest of the crew for an amazing dinner experience. Your hospitality and service were great and the food was amazing. Will definitely return to sample more of your menu.

Excellent service. Great food. We ate on the rooftop and it was plenty warm enough on a cool night. The hangar steak was perfectly cooked and the lobster burger was a bit rich but still delicious. The prices are higher than just a regular night out but the food and service were worth it.

In one word… AMAZING!!! This was the best meal my husband and I had in Durango. Truth be told, this is the best meal we’ve had in a long time, and we are picky foodies! We tried the special goat cheese and heirloom tomatoe salad. This combination of flavors was delectable! I had the crab stuffed chicken breast and my husband had the prime rib two ways for our entrees. They were Phenomenal! The prime rib was especially delicious! They have a great variety for a children’s menu as well, and our three year old son loved his food and his first experience in a «fancy» restaurant! We had an opportunity to meet the chef/​owner who was warm and welcoming! Barney was our server and he was stellar! I can not say enough good things about Elous! You will be missing out if you don’t immediately eat here! If I lived in Durango, this would be my go to restaurant!

Based on reviews ordered Calamari — ok but sauce was a little sweet and surprisingly not on the side, and Caesar Salad — just barely OK — too much dressing and not crisp lettuce.
Our friends had crab sushi roll and liked it a lot.
Service was ok relative to time and efficiency but not at all friendly beyond the very basics. Maybe they didn’t like that we only ordered appetizers and salad — had they been more friendly — we typically make up for that in the tip… But not this time! Ambiance was very nice.
Too many other choices in Durango to consider going back.

I was majorly disappointed by our meal here. We went to Eolus to celebrate our 3^rd wedding anniversary and sat on the rooftop as we thought it would be romantic. It was okay, way too many people for it to be intimate or romantic.
Moving on to the food – we had the special sushi for an appetizer which was excellent. We really went to town on it. However, that’s where the good food stopped. My husband had the prime rib two ways, which he did not enjoy. The flavor profile was weird and he didn’t even finish his plate. I had the seafood in saffron broth. It had very little flavor and had literally one scallop in it. Very disappointing. My bowl was basically all noodles and shrimp. Blech! and not worth the money. I would definitely not return.

Three words sum this gem up in the mountains. Service, hospitable, and authentic. The people and the organic and gluten free options are amazing, this is the best restaurant Durango has… by the way, the rooftop experience is top-​notch.

Really great meal. Highly recommend this place. I walked by three times before going in. I was a little confused by the name and the menu. I thought it was a sushi place because the appetizers are heavily influenced by sushi dishes. The entrée menu was more diverse. We had the appetizer special which was a fried rice cake with a tuna layer and a fried jalapeño slice and avocado slice with a fabulous sauce drizzled on top. Great service too! I was so pleasantly surprised by this place. I look forward to eating here again.

Its been one year since my husband and I ate here on our honeymoon and we were excited to come back to celebrate our anniversary. This place is incredible. We had reservations and were going to be seated inside. When we asked for the rooftop balcony instead, the hostess made it happen, no problem. The view is incredible: downtown Durango and the mountains. Our reservation was at 7 and the sun was beginning to set, the lighting was divine.
Our server, Zel, greeted was a smile, bringing us water and bread as starters immediately. We wanted to start with a celebratory sparkling something and we were impressed with Zel’s knowledge of the restaurant’s good (but not overwhelming) selection of wines. (We overheard him suggesting wine pairings for other tables and it was obvious he really knew what he was talking about.) We went with a sparkling rosé called «J» which was absolutely the right choice. Dry but with a very small hint of sweetness to enliven the palette.
Now to the food. The restaurant is farm to table and I guarantee you will not be disappointed with anything you order – its clear this restaurant takes pride in their food AND the experience– but you HAVE to start with the Seared Sea Scallops and Prime Rib Bacon: sweet potato chip +truffle honey mustard +Turtle Lake pea vines. Mouth watering yet? For dinner, my husband ordered the Surf and Turf: butter braised Maine lobster tail +asparagus +beurre monte; filet +mashed Stubborn Farm local potatoes +peppercorn sauce. I ordered the Hamachi Volcano Roll: avocado +cucumber +wasabi sauce +green tobiko +volcano sauce +basil. This is hands down one of the best meals we have every eaten and we’ve been all over Europe. The food was delicious, the service was incredible and the view unrivaled. Perfect anniversary spot!

Had dinner here tonight. Lovely place. Super waitress. Food looked pretty but I had three dark hairs in my duck with an arugula base. It was like someone brushed their hair in my meal. Disgusting! For the price the chefs should wear hats, hairnets etc. Geez! I would suggest skipping this spot until they figure out who the suppliers are for the arugula on the duck dish.

We had a great experience at Eolus. The bartender was so much fun. She was truly a passionate mixologist. The food was very good. We had a Thai style soup that was as good as it gets. The sushi roll was delicious and the scallops were superbly prepared. Our server was great and accommodated our eclectic style of dining and made sure all was perfect. The salads were the weak spot. My Caeser was overdressed and soggy. The lettuce wasn’t cold enough. Tina’s salad was also heavily dressed. Fix the salads and this is a solid 5 star in Dueango… Would go back in a heartbeat

We have visited Durango several times in the past, and Eolus had always intrigued me from the street. When we finally made Durango our home last month, I knew that I wanted to treat my family to a special celebratory dinner (our anniversary and my birthday) here. I loved the ambiance, the lighting and décor. We had a party of five and were seated inside at the very back of the restaurant in a little dining nook. I tried to reserve a rooftop table, but there were none available – not surprising as it was the Fourth of July and it’s a prime fireworks viewing spot.
We were happy that Eolus features some bottles of wine for $ 30 or less so we shared one among four of us. Their beer selections are good. I chose the Grilled Hanger Steak, medium rare. It was melt in the mouth delicious. The chili glaze wasn’t too spicy, and the garlic Gorgonzola mashed potatoes were fabulous. My husband had the crab-​stuffed chicken which he loved. Beet salad? Delicious. My daughter had the grilled pork chop. She’s not normally a huge eater but she left only a bite of her Mac and cheese on the plate. My son had the marlin special and loved it.
The bill for the five of us including drinks and tip was just over $ 300 – pricey for us, but as I said, this was a very special occasion. I’ll be back someday!

30 minutes to get a drink. Starter of pan seared sea scallop with prime rib bacon on a sweet potato chip… In-​cray-​ob-​lay!!! Duck confit with fig risotto, now that’s a well done dish. Great flavors! Crab stuffed chicken was my wife’s entrée and she says «I can’t describe just how much I love it because my mouth is still full»! Needless to say we both cleaned our plates. Now I’m wondering where our tempura blue crab sushi roll is that we ordered? It never arrived and was supposed to be our second course. We were not charged for it but that’s not the point. At least 4 other tables got their sushi roll but not us. Our waiter was obviously not having his best night. Other than that, dinner was sensational.

Awesome! Great service, classy!

Best food, best service went back for a second night because we loved it so much. Can’t believe this gem is nestled in such a rustic town. Loved it!!!

Wow what a wonderful surprise this evening.
I have eaten ate all the best foodie places in Durango and I had the best meal in Durango I have every had at Eolus tonight.
I had the saffron cappellini and it was simple incredible. I have had compelling food moments in SF, NYC and while traveling and I have to put this meal in the top 5. I am still wishing I was still eating that wonderful dish.
The saffron tomato broth was simply a delight and full of depth and flavor. Scallops, salmon, lobster, shrimp, calamari and oh so much love. It was so fantastic. The flavors were buttery and luscious yet somehow light and well balanced.
I have spent so much more for meals that did not compare to this dish and I left thinking «that is why I try new places». Gems like this keep the foodie in me always hunting.
If you get a chance please try this dish.
Damn I wish I were staying another day so I could go back and eat it again tomorrow.
:) happy eating!

I visit Durango often and I was excited to try the lobster burger at Eolus and sit on the great roof top patio. I have eaten here in the past when it used to be Cosmos and I was thoroughly impressed. Mainly, with the great service. Good, polite service is sometimes hard to come by in Durango and EVERYONE from the hostess to our waiter was exceptional and took great care of us!

After successfully dining at Ken & Sues we decided to give Eolus a try. Nice modern décor and a solid set of menu choices. My wife and I both had grass fed locally raised beef entrees which were great. The kids were happy with the kid choices as well. It is 4 stars because our waitress was not that good and also it isn’t the great value K&S is. We certainly would visit again.

First a comment about the review on here that complained about the restaurant’s prices. If the reviewer can’t afford to eat at a nice restaurant, they should go eat fast food or cook at home. Don’t give a bad review about a restaurant that you haven’t even tried!
Now about my visit here:
Service was top-​notch!
The server handled our special requests gladly and did not have to be asked twice for any of the special requests. In addition, I asked several food specific questions and If the server did not know about something I asked about, she was very willing to find out from the owner or chef. And I asked several questions most servers would not take the trouble to ask. My water was dutifully refilled without ever asking or even allowed to get much below half full. I drink a lot of water and its nice to have service that is attentive, yet not intrusive.
I ordered the «Prime Rib Two Ways». It had great flavor, but it was not marbled like I expect USDA prime rib to be. This different dish has the outer ring of the prime rib removed and rolled then smoked, and then the inner «eye» is marinated and grilled. Perhaps when it is smoked a lot of the marbling was cooked away, but I found the preparation of this cut to be very lean and un-​prime rib like. The Caesar salad was tasty and they were very accommodating on adding anchovies pieces as requested. My drink was well made with good ingredients.
My dining partner had the chopped salad, the menu does not mention that it is deconstructed, and for that reason, he did not expect what was served, but that was easily fixed by stirring it all together. He commented that his mojito was the best he had tasted, refreshing and not overly sweet. He ordered the grilled pork chop and was very pleased with it.
The shrimp & calamari appetizer has a tasty sweet (chili?) sauce, but for my tastes, a a little less sauce would be better or perhaps serve the sauce on the side.

Initial greet service and sitting was done very well. Primary server was excellent and on-​point in every way. The appetizers, entrees, and desserts were all excellent. A wonderful dining experience and will certainly go back when in town again. Thank you!

I stopped in Durango for a business trip. Locals had mentioned how great Eolus was, and it lives up to the praise. Eolus is the former Cosmos. I guess not much has changed except for the name. Service was top notch and seating is offered both inside or on the rooftop, which offers incredible views.
I had to try the lobster burger. Yes, it sounded very odd to me, but I had to try it ($ 25). It was very good, very decadent. The beef was cooked to a perfect medium, which is what I ordered. I also had the Mexican Lager on draft and a bottle of Durango Brewing Co’s Amber ale. The amber was a great pairing with the burger.
I will definitely return to Eolus if I return to Durango.