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

1032 Reviews

$30 and under

Sushi

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2 people

4 Dec 2024

7:30 pm

Booked 26 times today

Great for happy hour
Good for special occasions
Child-friendly

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!

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Additional information

Dining style
Casual Dining
Price
$30 and under
Cuisines
Sushi, Asian
Hours of Operation
Mon–Sat 11:30 am–2:30 pm Mon–Thu, Sun 4:30 pm–8:30 pm Fri, Sat 4:30 pm–9:00 pm
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 DynamiteUSD 14.00
Fish, shrimp, squid, scallop / masago / rice / TNT sauce / sesame seed / sweet soy
- Gluten-FreeUSD 15.00
Pork Gyoza Dumplings (5pc)USD 9.50
Soy chili dipping sauce
Popcorn SquidUSD 11.00
Dynamite sauce / lemon
- Gluten-FreeUSD 12.00
Hand GrenadeUSD 4.50
Shrimp / scallop / dynamite sauce / sweet soy / sesame / scallion
- Gluten-FreeUSD 5.50
Beef Kushiyaki (2pc)USD 9.00
Gochujang soy glaze / lemon / sesame / scallion

Vegetable Small Plates

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

Salad & Poke

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

Sushi Bar Specialties

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

Entrées & Noodles

Chicken Teriyaki NuggetsUSD 18.00
Stir fried vegetables White rice
Salmon TeriyakiUSD 27.00
Nori vegetable roll / white rice
Shrimp & Vegetable TempuraUSD 18.00
Four shrimp / half order vegetable tempura
- Gluten FreeUSD 19.00
Yaki Soba
Celery / carrot / shiitake / broccoli / peppers / ginger / garlic / tamari / sesame oil / sesame seed / scallion
- Vegetable**USD 16.00
- ChickenUSD 17.00
- BeefUSD 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**USD 16.00
- ChickenUSD 17.00
- ShrimpUSD 18.00
Tonkotsu Ramen*USD 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 NoodlesUSD 18.00
Dashi / soy / shiitake / bok choy / yam / kabocha / tofu / asparagus / scallions / naruto / shrimp tempura
- Vegan Udon Kelp Broth / Tofu / Vegetables**USD 16.00
Japanese Fried Rice
Shiitake / corn / carrot / celery / broccoli / scallion / sesame / scrambled egg / soybeans
- Tofu No Egg**USD 10.00
- ChickenUSD 14.00
- ShrimpUSD 16.00
Spicy Chicken Kimchee Ramen*USD 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)*USD 49.00
Tuna / salmon / hamachi / white fish
Nigiri Sushi Set (7pc)*USD 29.00
Chef's choice & house tamago
Vegetable Sushi Set**USD 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)USD 8.00
- Sashimi (3 Pc)USD 12.00
Crab
- Nigiri (2 Pc)USD 6.00
- Sashimi (3 Pc)USD 9.00
Unagi / Fresh Water Eel
Yakumi / seasoning: eel sauce / sesame seed / sancho pepper
- Nigiri (2 Pc)USD 8.00
- Sashimi (3 Pc)USD 12.00
Tobbiko / Flying Fish Roe*
Yakumi / seasoning: wasabi ~ red ~ black
- Nigiri (2 Pc)USD 6.00
- Sashimi (3 Pc)USD 9.00
Tako / Octopus (Cooked)
Yakumi / seasoning: red yuzu kojo
- Nigiri (2 Pc)USD 8.00
- Sashimi (3 Pc)USD 12.00
Salmon Scottish*
Yakumi / seasoning: tosa sauce / lemon zest / scallion
- Nigiri (2 Pc)USD 8.00
- Sashimi (3 Pc)USD 12.00
Ikura / Salmon Roe*
- Nigiri (2 Pc)USD 8.00
- Sashimi (3 Pc)USD 12.00
Ebi / Cooked Shrimp
- Nigiri (2 Pc)USD 8.00
- Sashimi (3 Pc)USD 12.00
Masago / Smelt Roe*
- Nigiri (2 Pc)USD 6.00
- Sashimi (3 Pc)USD 9.00
Spicy Habanero Masago (6)*
- Nigiri (2 Pc)USD 9.00
Ika / Squid*
Yakumi / seasoning: shiso / yuzu kojo / lemon juice
- Nigiri (2 Pc)USD 8.00
- Sashimi (3 Pc)USD 12.00
Ama Ebi / Sweet Prawn*
Yakumi / seasoning: red yuzu kojo / lemon
- Nigiri (2 Pc)USD 10.00
- Sashimi (3 Pc)USD 15.00
Maguro / Tuna*
Yakumi / seasoning: tosa sauce / wasabi
- Nigiri (2 Pc)USD 10.00
- Sashimi (3 Pc)USD 15.00
Hamachi / Yellow Tail Jack*
Yakumi / seasoning: tosa sauce / lime zest / scallion
- Nigiri (2 Pc)USD 10.00
- Sashimi (3 Pc)USD 15.00

Sushi Rolls

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

Featured Drinks

Thai Tea BobaUSD 4.00
Green Tea Boba LatteUSD 4.00
Ramune Japanese SodaUSD 3.70
Strawberry, melon, lychee, orange, peach
Gosling's Ginger BeerUSD 3.75
Hot Spiced Chai LatteUSD 3.50

What 1,032 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

4.7Food
4.5Service
4.4Ambience
4.2Value

Noise • Moderate

Review summary

AI-generated from verified diner reviews

East by Southwest in Durango delivers a delightful dining experience with "amazing food" and "great service." It's a "local favorite" with a diverse menu featuring outstanding sushi and unique offerings like wagyu hot rock. While some found prices steep, the fresh ingredients and vibrant atmosphere consistently impress.

1,032 Reviews

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Emily
Denver
3 reviews
4.0
3 reviews
Dined 3 days ago
1. Overall 4
2. Food 4
3. Service 2
4. Ambience 3
Excellent food, scattered service. Would love to eat here again! The GF tempura was incredible.
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Margaret
New Mexico
4 reviews
vip
5.0
4 reviews
Dined on 25 November 2024
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 4
4. Ambience 5
Some of the best food in Durango! Beautifully presented and prepared. Fun hip atmosphere.
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Debbie
Denver
38 reviews
vip
5.0
38 reviews
Dined on 23 November 2024
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 4
Amazing sushi and I have eaten sushi in a lot of places, even Japan!
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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
38 reviews
vip
5.0
38 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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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 1032 OpenTable diners.

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

Make a booking

2 people

4 Dec 2024

7:30 pm

Booked 26 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 am–2:30 pm Mon–Thu, Sun 4:30 pm–8:30 pm Fri, Sat 4:30 pm–9:00 pm
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 DynamiteUSD 14.00

Pork Gyoza Dumplings (5pc)USD 9.50

Popcorn SquidUSD 11.00

Hand GrenadeUSD 4.50

Beef Kushiyaki (2pc)USD 9.00

Vegetable Small Plates

Vegetable Gyoza (5pc)**USD 8.00

Edamame**USD 6.00

Brussel Sprout Chips**USD 6.00

Vegetable Tempura (12 Pc)**USD 14.00

Salad & Poke

Seaweed Salad**USD 7.00

Spicy Tuna Poke*USD 16.00

Cucumber SunomonoUSD 6.00

Mixed Poke*USD 16.00

Sushi Bar Specialties

Blackened Albacore*USD 18.00

Jalapenito ~ Tuna ~ Hamachi ~ Salmon ~ Albacore*USD 24.00

Tiradito ~ Snapper ~ Sea Bass ~ Octopus ~ Diver Scallop*USD 24.00

Entrées & Noodles

Chicken Teriyaki NuggetsUSD 18.00

Salmon TeriyakiUSD 27.00

Shrimp & Vegetable TempuraUSD 18.00

Yaki Soba

House Pad Thai***

Tonkotsu Ramen*USD 19.00

Tempura Shrimp Udon NoodlesUSD 18.00

Japanese Fried Rice

Spicy Chicken Kimchee Ramen*USD 19.00

Sushi & Sashimi Sets

House Sashimi Set (12pc)*USD 49.00

Nigiri Sushi Set (7pc)*USD 29.00

Vegetable Sushi Set**USD 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**USD 5.50

Cucumber Hosomaki**USD 5.50

Avocado Hosomaki**USD 5.50

Crunchy Asparagus**USD 5.50

Tuna Tekka Maki*USD 6.00

CaliforniaUSD 7.50

Philly Roll*USD 7.50

Spicy Tuna or Spicy Hamachi*USD 8.00

Shrimp Tempura RollUSD 8.00

Crunchy Spicy Tuna*USD 9.00

High Roller* ***USD 18.00

Salmon & Lemon*USD 17.50

Rainbow*USD 18.00

Triple Tuna*USD 17.50

NY NYUSD 7.50

Gone Jah Man!*USD 7.50

Vampiro*USD 19.00

Dragon RollUSD 18.00

Tootsie RollUSD 11.00

Kamikaze*USD 8.00

Hamango*USD 13.50

Hamachi Love*USD 15.00

East by SouthwestUSD 13.50

Lotus Blossom*USD 19.00

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