The Boathouse on Grand

We were in the Mesa Verde NP area for a few days and decided that we deserved a night out from our travel trailer prepared dinners. We had reservations at 6 and they promptly seated us. Page was a great server - 5*+! After perusing the menu of the day we decided on a sampling of the very fresh and delicious Maine Oysters - as good as they get! We split a Caesar Salad complete with anchovies which was just excellent! We followed with the Pan Roasted Maine Halibut and the Rabbit and Gnocchi dish. The Halibut was cooked perfectly and the Rabbit and Gnocchi (with Iberian Pork Chorizo) was heavenly! The rabbit was perfectly done and was very similar to a slow roasted pork. Can’t go wrong! Desert was the Torte de Santiago - an orange almond flour cake - check out the powdered sugar desi

All I could say when I was leaving was phenomenal! It wasn't just a meal. This was a dining experience. Got the smoked dark lager from Germany; very smokey, slightly nutty, and a little malty. We got 4 different kinds of oysters. Each one was different. Not one tasted the same as the other kinds. The rabbit and gnocchi were lite, but flavorful. The rabbit was not gamey, seasoned well in the broth. The gnocchi was slightly crispy on the outside, soft on the inside. Never had jamon, but it melted in your mouth. Reminds me of prosciutto. But more flavor and it was different. Must save room for the banana cream pie! So lite but full of flavor. I was so full, but I couldn't stop eating that pie! Your average banana cream pie has chunks of banana, this didn't as it had so much banana flavor

I can't believe I haven't rated this place yet! I live in the area since 2017. I have tried everything under the sun here. I think this is the best restaurant in the area. By area I mean telluride, mancos, Durango. It's a small limited seating. Best to book in advance. The food is like Spanish Mediterranean some emphasis on pork and seafood. My favorite is the rabbit gnocchi. Wine list is stellar. Service is professional. My wife and I lobby to have recruiting dinners here as well to really show off what the area has to offer. They are also accommodating to gluten intolerant folks. Some of our dinner accompanyment have the issue and they substitute no problem. I really can't say enough about the boathouse.

Hidden gem! Delicious food, clean and well decorated space, friendly service.

A fun and quirky restaurant with excellent food. The service is warm and friendly. The food was great, we especially loved the risotto. The atmosphere is warm and inviting. Would definitely recommend a visit!