East by Southwest

Name: East by Southwest
Address: 160 E. College Dr., Durango, CO, United States, 81301
Telephone: (970) 247-5533
Price range: $30 and under
Rating: 4.7

4.7

1029 Reviews

$30 and under

Sushi

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2 people

23 Nov 2024

19:00

Booked 30 times today

Great for happy hour
Good for special occasions
Innovative

Take Out is AVAILABLE

East by Southwest is offering take-out food at this current time. We are open noon-8pm Monday thru Saturday and 4pm-8pm Sunday. Please call us at 970-247-5533 to place your order. We are back, so come in and get your FAVORITE Mojito and more!

Order delivery or takeout

Additional information

Dining style
Casual Dining
Price
$30 and under
Cuisines
Sushi, Asian
Hours of Operation
Mon–Sat 11:30–14:30 Mon–Thu, Sun 16:30–20:30 Fri, Sat 16:30–21:00
Phone number
(970) 247-5533
Website
http://www.eastbysouthwest.com/
Payment Options
AMEX, Discover, Mastercard, Visa
Dress code
Casual Dress
Executive Chef
Sergio A. Verduzco

Location
160 E. College Dr., Durango, CO 81301
Area
Durango
Cross Street
East College and 2nd Ave.
Parking details
Parking available on 2nd Ave between 5th Street and East College. Also surrounding streets
Additional
Beer, Cocktails, Delivery, Full Bar, Gluten-free Options, Happy Hour, Non-Smoking, Takeaway, Wheelchair Access, Wine

Seafood DynamiteUS$14.00
Fish, shrimp, squid, scallop / masago / rice / TNT sauce / sesame seed / sweet soy
- Gluten-FreeUS$15.00
Pork Gyoza Dumplings (5pc)US$9.50
Soy chili dipping sauce
Popcorn SquidUS$11.00
Dynamite sauce / lemon
- Gluten-FreeUS$12.00
Hand GrenadeUS$4.50
Shrimp / scallop / dynamite sauce / sweet soy / sesame / scallion
- Gluten-FreeUS$5.50
Beef Kushiyaki (2pc)US$9.00
Gochujang soy glaze / lemon / sesame / scallion

Vegetable Small Plates

Vegetable Gyoza (5pc)**US$8.00
Truffle oil / ponzu
Edamame**US$6.00
Soybeans / sea salt flakes
- Spicy Edamame / Tamari / Sesame Chili OilUS$7.00
Brussel Sprout Chips**US$6.00
Wasabi sea salt
Vegetable Tempura (12 Pc)**US$14.00
Kabocha / zucchini / asparagus / broccoli onion / shiitake
- Gluten-FreeUS$15.00

Salad & Poke

Seaweed Salad**US$7.00
Rice vinegar dressing / kelp / sesame seed
Spicy Tuna Poke*US$16.00
Spicy aioli / avocado / seaweed salad / red onion / Togarashi / habanero masago / sesame seed / Sweet soy / fried leeks / crispy shallots
Cucumber SunomonoUS$6.00
Kelp / sesame seeds / rice vinegar dressing
Mixed Poke*US$16.00
Tuna / salmon / albacore / hamachi / red onion / cucumber / heirloom tomato / mixed seaweed / gochujang sauce / nori / yuzu miso drizzle

Sushi Bar Specialties

Blackened Albacore*US$18.00
Ponzu / sesame chili oil / crispy garlic / scallion
Jalapenito ~ Tuna ~ Hamachi ~ Salmon ~ Albacore*US$24.00
Roasted jalapeno / ponzu / sesame chili oil / lemon
Tiradito ~ Snapper ~ Sea Bass ~ Octopus ~ Diver Scallop*US$24.00
lime / yuzu / pink salt / lime oil / cilantro / sriracha

Entrées & Noodles

Chicken Teriyaki NuggetsUS$18.00
Stir fried vegetables White rice
Salmon TeriyakiUS$27.00
Nori vegetable roll / white rice
Shrimp & Vegetable TempuraUS$18.00
Four shrimp / half order vegetable tempura
- Gluten FreeUS$19.00
Yaki Soba
Celery / carrot / shiitake / broccoli / peppers / ginger / garlic / tamari / sesame oil / sesame seed / scallion
- Vegetable**US$16.00
- ChickenUS$17.00
- BeefUS$18.00
House Pad Thai***
Thin rice noodles / bean sprouts / scallions / egg / Peanut sauce / peanuts / lime / red chili flakes / cilantro
- Tofu No Egg / No Fish Sc**US$16.00
- ChickenUS$17.00
- ShrimpUS$18.00
Tonkotsu Ramen*US$19.00
Thin wheat noodles / 12 hr pork broth / bamboo shoots / Pork belly / shiitake mushroom / scallion / togarashi / soft boiled egg / bok choy / naruto / chili pepper threads / nori seaweed
Tempura Shrimp Udon NoodlesUS$18.00
Dashi / soy / shiitake / bok choy / yam / kabocha / tofu / asparagus / scallions / naruto / shrimp tempura
- Vegan Udon Kelp Broth / Tofu / Vegetables**US$16.00
Japanese Fried Rice
Shiitake / corn / carrot / celery / broccoli / scallion / sesame / scrambled egg / soybeans
- Tofu No Egg**US$10.00
- ChickenUS$14.00
- ShrimpUS$16.00
Spicy Chicken Kimchee Ramen*US$19.00
Chili miso broth / pulled chicken / sweet corn / shiitake mushroom / kimchee / bamboo shoots / naruto / chili pepper threads / scallions

Sushi & Sashimi Sets

Sets include choice of Miso Soup or Carrot Ginger Soup

House Sashimi Set (12pc)*US$49.00
Tuna / salmon / hamachi / white fish
Nigiri Sushi Set (7pc)*US$29.00
Chef's choice & house tamago
Vegetable Sushi Set**US$20.00
Vegetable futomaki / five vegetable nigiri sushi

Nigiri & Sashimi

Our Scottish Salmon is responsibly farmed in low density pens & fed a diet of krill for natural color. Our wild fish is line caught from sustainable fisheries and flown in every other day for optimum quality

Fish Variety

Bincho / Albacore*
Yakumi / seasoning: fried garlic / scallion / chili oil / ponzu
- Nigiri (2 Pc)US$8.00
- Sashimi (3 Pc)US$12.00
Crab
- Nigiri (2 Pc)US$6.00
- Sashimi (3 Pc)US$9.00
Unagi / Fresh Water Eel
Yakumi / seasoning: eel sauce / sesame seed / sancho pepper
- Nigiri (2 Pc)US$8.00
- Sashimi (3 Pc)US$12.00
Tobbiko / Flying Fish Roe*
Yakumi / seasoning: wasabi ~ red ~ black
- Nigiri (2 Pc)US$6.00
- Sashimi (3 Pc)US$9.00
Tako / Octopus (Cooked)
Yakumi / seasoning: red yuzu kojo
- Nigiri (2 Pc)US$8.00
- Sashimi (3 Pc)US$12.00
Salmon Scottish*
Yakumi / seasoning: tosa sauce / lemon zest / scallion
- Nigiri (2 Pc)US$8.00
- Sashimi (3 Pc)US$12.00
Ikura / Salmon Roe*
- Nigiri (2 Pc)US$8.00
- Sashimi (3 Pc)US$12.00
Ebi / Cooked Shrimp
- Nigiri (2 Pc)US$8.00
- Sashimi (3 Pc)US$12.00
Masago / Smelt Roe*
- Nigiri (2 Pc)US$6.00
- Sashimi (3 Pc)US$9.00
Spicy Habanero Masago (6)*
- Nigiri (2 Pc)US$9.00
Ika / Squid*
Yakumi / seasoning: shiso / yuzu kojo / lemon juice
- Nigiri (2 Pc)US$8.00
- Sashimi (3 Pc)US$12.00
Ama Ebi / Sweet Prawn*
Yakumi / seasoning: red yuzu kojo / lemon
- Nigiri (2 Pc)US$10.00
- Sashimi (3 Pc)US$15.00
Maguro / Tuna*
Yakumi / seasoning: tosa sauce / wasabi
- Nigiri (2 Pc)US$10.00
- Sashimi (3 Pc)US$15.00
Hamachi / Yellow Tail Jack*
Yakumi / seasoning: tosa sauce / lime zest / scallion
- Nigiri (2 Pc)US$10.00
- Sashimi (3 Pc)US$15.00

Sushi Rolls

Oshinko Hosomaki**US$5.50
Pickled daikon / burdock / cucumber / black sesame
Cucumber Hosomaki**US$5.50
Cucumber / umeboshi / sesame seeds
Avocado Hosomaki**US$5.50
Yuzu miso sauce / sesame seed
Crunchy Asparagus**US$5.50
Tempura asparagus / tempura crunch / sweet soy
Tuna Tekka Maki*US$6.00
Tuna / wasabi
CaliforniaUS$7.50
Surimi / avocado / cucumber / sesame seeds
- W/ Snow Crab (Gluten-Free)US$9.50
Philly Roll*US$7.50
Salmon / cream cheese / cucumber / sweet soy / scallion
- Gluten Free TempuraUS$8.50
Spicy Tuna or Spicy Hamachi*US$8.00
Cucumber / avocado / daikon sprouts / sesame seed
Shrimp Tempura RollUS$8.00
Avocado / cucumber / gobo / sesame / sweet soy
- Gluten Free TempuraUS$9.00
Crunchy Spicy Tuna*US$9.00
Spicy tuna / avocado / sesame chili oil / ponzu
- Gluten Free TempuraUS$11.00
High Roller* ***US$18.00
Surimi / cucumber / avocado / torched salmon / garlic aioli / scallions / sesame / macadamia nuts / sweet soy
- W/ Snow Crab (Gluten-Free)US$20.00
Salmon & Lemon*US$17.50
Cucumber / shiso / thin lemon / salmon wrapped / Sunomono sauce
Rainbow*US$18.00
Surimi / cucumber / avocado / tuna / hamachi / salmon / shrimp / shiso / ponzu sauce
- W/ Snow Crab (Gluten-Free)US$20.00
Triple Tuna*US$17.50
Spicy tuna / cucumber / avocado / tuna & albacore wrap / roasted jalapeno ponzu / chili oil / scallion / sesame seed / habanero masago
NY NYUS$7.50
Spicy crab / apples / tempura crunchies / sweet soy
Gone Jah Man!*US$7.50
Tuna / avocado / mango / black sesame / sweet soy
Vampiro*US$19.00
Shrimp tempura / spicy tuna / avocado / tuna sashimi / sriracha / red onions / crispy garlic / spicy yuzu dressing
Dragon RollUS$18.00
Shrimp tempura / crab / cucumber / avocado / sancho / unagi wrap / red tobbiko / eel sauce / sesame seed
Tootsie RollUS$11.00
BBQ freshwater eel / kampyo / cream cheese / eel sauce / sesame seeds
Kamikaze*US$8.00
Unagi / asparagus / spicy tuna top / eel sauce / sesame
Hamango*US$13.50
Hamachi / mango / cream cheese / jalapeno / crispy sweet potato / sweet soy
Hamachi Love*US$15.00
Hamachi / cucumber / scallion / cilantro / avocado wrap / jalapeno slices / sriracha dots
East by SouthwestUS$13.50
Surimi / cucumber / avocado / white fish / broiled with TNT sauce / sweet soy / sesame seeds / scallions
Lotus Blossom*US$19.00
Tuna / salmon / hamachi / crab / takuwan / tobbiko / avocado asparagus / radish sprouts / cucumber skin / poke sauce

Featured Drinks

Thai Tea BobaUS$4.00
Green Tea Boba LatteUS$4.00
Ramune Japanese SodaUS$3.70
Strawberry, melon, lychee, orange, peach
Gosling's Ginger BeerUS$3.75
Hot Spiced Chai LatteUS$3.50

What 1,029 people are saying

Overall ratings and reviews

Reviews can only be made by diners who have eaten at this restaurant

4.7

4.7 based on recent ratings

4.8Food
4.6Service
4.4Ambience
4.3Value

Noise • Moderate

Review summary

AI-generated from verified diner reviews

East by Southwest in Durango impresses with "amazing food" and "great service," making it a local favorite. While the sushi and creative Asian dishes are highlights, some diners find the prices steep. Regulars praise the welcoming staff, especially Maggie Mae, for their exceptional service. Perfect for special occasions and casual dining alike.

1,029 Reviews

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Amanda
Denver
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined on 10 November 2024
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Loved loved loved it! Been a couple of times and it never disappoints. The ambience, food, and service are the best in Durango!
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Rosalina
Denver
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined on 2 November 2024
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Great food, great service. Prices are still high for happy hour, but are right on par for Durango prices.
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John
Las Vegas
1 review
4.0
1 review
Dined on 26 October 2024
1. Overall 4
2. Food 5
3. Service 4
4. Ambience 4
Local favorite, as always great food however they could work on order timing, one of the appetizer came out same time as main course and main courses not delivered to the table together, 5 minute’s in between.
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Krista
Denver
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined on 23 October 2024
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Always a great place whether it be with family, friends or co workers.
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Tonya
Phoenix
4 reviews
5.0
4 reviews
Dined on 20 October 2024
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
One of the best meals we have ever had. Highly recommended
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Todd
Denver
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined on 13 October 2024
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
We have been coming to this restaurant since its origin around 2002. There have been a few off nights but very rarely. During the last year it has been great. Last night was the best ever! We ate a wide variety of our favourites as usual for us. Well done Todd & Bonnie Barbey (Full time residents since 1991)
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Debbie
Denver
37 reviews
vip
5.0
37 reviews
Dined on 5 October 2024
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 4
Sashimi was especially good. Always a great meal and experience!
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Harriet
New Mexico
9 reviews
5.0
9 reviews
Dined on 2 October 2024
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 3
Great choices on the menu and did not dissapoint! Great service.
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Jeremy
New Mexico
3 reviews
5.0
3 reviews
Dined on 31 August 2024
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Amazing meal as always! The staff always does a great job, and the fish is always fresh and delicious!
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Sonja
Chicago
29 reviews
vip
4.0
29 reviews
Dined on 30 August 2024
1. Overall 4
2. Food 4
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 4
The quality and the presentation of the food was nice, as usual. My husband and I went for our anniversary and I ordered sushi and he ordered teriyaki steak. Our appetizer and my dinner came out long before my husbands and when his did arrive it was cold and had to be sent back. So much for a nice dinner together. We each ended up watching the other eat.
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FAQs

East by Southwest offers takeout which you can order by calling the restaurant at (970) 247-5533.

East by Southwest is rated 4.7 stars by 1029 OpenTable diners.

Yes, you can generally book this restaurant by choosing the date, time and party size on OpenTable.

Make a booking

2 people

23 Nov 2024

19:00

Booked 30 times today

Order delivery or takeout

160 E. College Dr., Durango, CO 81301

Additional information

Cross Street
East College and 2nd Ave.
Area
Durango
Hours of Operation
Mon–Sat 11:30–14:30 Mon–Thu, Sun 16:30–20:30 Fri, Sat 16:30–21:00
Price
$30 and under
Cuisines
Sushi, Asian
Dining style
Casual Dining
Dress code
Casual Dress
Parking details
Parking available on 2nd Ave between 5th Street and East College. Also surrounding streets
Payment Options
AMEX, Discover, Mastercard, Visa
Executive Chef
Sergio A. Verduzco
Additional
Beer, Cocktails, Delivery, Full Bar, Gluten-free Options, Happy Hour, Non-Smoking, Takeaway, Wheelchair Access, Wine

Website
http://www.eastbysouthwest.com/
Phone number
(970) 247-5533

East by Southwest

Make a booking

Order delivery or takeout

Additional information

Small Plates

Seafood DynamiteUS$14.00

Pork Gyoza Dumplings (5pc)US$9.50

Popcorn SquidUS$11.00

Hand GrenadeUS$4.50

Beef Kushiyaki (2pc)US$9.00

Vegetable Small Plates

Vegetable Gyoza (5pc)**US$8.00

Edamame**US$6.00

Brussel Sprout Chips**US$6.00

Vegetable Tempura (12 Pc)**US$14.00

Salad & Poke

Seaweed Salad**US$7.00

Spicy Tuna Poke*US$16.00

Cucumber SunomonoUS$6.00

Mixed Poke*US$16.00

Sushi Bar Specialties

Blackened Albacore*US$18.00

Jalapenito ~ Tuna ~ Hamachi ~ Salmon ~ Albacore*US$24.00

Tiradito ~ Snapper ~ Sea Bass ~ Octopus ~ Diver Scallop*US$24.00

Entrées & Noodles

Chicken Teriyaki NuggetsUS$18.00

Salmon TeriyakiUS$27.00

Shrimp & Vegetable TempuraUS$18.00

Yaki Soba

House Pad Thai***

Tonkotsu Ramen*US$19.00

Tempura Shrimp Udon NoodlesUS$18.00

Japanese Fried Rice

Spicy Chicken Kimchee Ramen*US$19.00

Sushi & Sashimi Sets

House Sashimi Set (12pc)*US$49.00

Nigiri Sushi Set (7pc)*US$29.00

Vegetable Sushi Set**US$20.00

Nigiri & Sashimi

Fish Variety

Bincho / Albacore*

Crab

Unagi / Fresh Water Eel

Tobbiko / Flying Fish Roe*

Tako / Octopus (Cooked)

Salmon Scottish*

Ikura / Salmon Roe*

Ebi / Cooked Shrimp

Masago / Smelt Roe*

Spicy Habanero Masago (6)*

Ika / Squid*

Ama Ebi / Sweet Prawn*

Maguro / Tuna*

Hamachi / Yellow Tail Jack*

Sushi Rolls

Oshinko Hosomaki**US$5.50

Cucumber Hosomaki**US$5.50

Avocado Hosomaki**US$5.50

Crunchy Asparagus**US$5.50

Tuna Tekka Maki*US$6.00

CaliforniaUS$7.50

Philly Roll*US$7.50

Spicy Tuna or Spicy Hamachi*US$8.00

Shrimp Tempura RollUS$8.00

Crunchy Spicy Tuna*US$9.00

High Roller* ***US$18.00

Salmon & Lemon*US$17.50

Rainbow*US$18.00

Triple Tuna*US$17.50

NY NYUS$7.50

Gone Jah Man!*US$7.50

Vampiro*US$19.00

Dragon RollUS$18.00

Tootsie RollUS$11.00

Kamikaze*US$8.00

Hamango*US$13.50

Hamachi Love*US$15.00

East by SouthwestUS$13.50

Lotus Blossom*US$19.00

Featured Drinks