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Sow's Ear
48475 Highway 550
Durango, CO 81301
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Dinner Menu
Banquet Menu
Bar Menu
Dinner Menu
Starters
Cornmeal Dusted Calamari
$10.00
roasted tomato coulis, lemon basil aioli
Southwestern Crab Cakes
$10.00
roasted poblano cream, crispy tortilla pepita slaw, ancho lime vinaigrette
Duck Confit Spring Rolls
$12.00
sesame lo mein, sweet chile coconut sauce
Root Chips
$9.00
house-made beet, russet, & sweet potato chips, caramelized onion goat cheese fondue
Salads
Add Chicken $5, or Salmon $7, to any salad
Mixed Spring Greens
$5.00
tomatoes, carrots, onions, cucumbers, choice of dressing
Baby Spinach
$7.00
dried Michigan cherries, candied walnuts, gorgonzola, haystack onions, white balsamic vinaigrette
Romaine Hearts
fresh shaved parmesan, garlic croutons, house-made Caesar dressing
- Sm $6.00
- Lg $10.00
Roasted Beet
$7.00
chevre, pistachios, arugula, lemon vinaigrette
Small Plates
Petite Filet
$23.00
portobello duxelle en croute, demi-glace, horseradish creme fraiche, truffled mashed potatoes
Elk Tenderloin
$25.00
dried blueberry roasted shallot relish, crispy polenta, chevre gratin, aged balsamic
Sweet Chile Glazed Loch Duart Salmon
$16.00
crispy wonton, ginger carrot slaw, tamari
Mainplates
Filet Au Poivre
$36.00
cracked black pepper seared, brandy cream pan sauce, roasted garlic mashed potatoes, braised greens
Filet Mignon
$36.00
whiskey pearl onion marmalade, gorgonzola, roasted garlic mashed potatoes, blistered asparagus
Smoked Sea Salt and Five Peppercorn Grilled Ribeye
$34.00
onion confit, rosemary butter, herb roasted fingerling potatoes, blistered asparagus
Pan Seared Duart Salmon
$27.00
tomato coriander coulis, artichoke pesto, risotto, basil oil
Blackened All Natural Colorado Chicken Breast
$25.00
andouille and crab etouffee, crispy polenta, braised greens
Crispy Parmesan Risotto Fritter
$20.00
oven dried tomatoes, grilled marinated portobello, balsamic roasted asparagus
Appetizers
Prices are per piece, with a minimum of 50 pieces per item
Beef Wellington Bites
$2.00Tenderloin & Horseradish Potato Pancake Canapés
$2.00Stilton and Pear Crostini
$1.50Thai Crab Stuffed Cucumbers
$1.50Fresh Oysters
$2.00Crab Cakes with Chipotle Aioli
$2.00Apple and Tarragon Chicken in Endive
$1.50Balsamic Chicken Crostini
$1.50Thai Chicken Satay
$1.50Cajun Barbequed Shrimp Satay
$2.50Prosciutto Wrapped Prawns
$3.00Assorted Domestic Cheeses
$2.00Assorted Artisanal Cheeses
$4.00Smoked Salmon Crostini
$1.50
with Dill Cream Cheese
Smoked Salmon Crostini with Dill Cream Cheese
$1.50Sun Dried Tomato Kalamata Tapenade Bruschetta
$1.25Tomato Basil Bruschetta
$1.25Mushroom Duxelle & Goat Cheese Bruschetta
$1.50Shrimp Wonton
$2.00
with Red Chile Aioli & Basil Oil
Pork Wonton
$1.50
with Orange Sesame Aioli
Marinated Beef Wrapped Asparagus & Horseradish Mayo
$2.00Cumin Crusted Beef Canape
$2.00
with Roasted Tomato Salsa
Roasted Garlic Hummus with Pita Chips
$1.00Crab or Herb Stuffed Mushrooms
- $1.50
- $1.00
Spinach Artichoke Dip on Grilled Pita
$1.50Bacon Wrapped Scallops
$3.00
w/Orange Chipotle BBQ Sauce
Duck Spring Rolls
$3.00
w/Chili Coconut Sauce
Shrimp Cocktail
$2.00
w/Red Chili Cocktail Sauce
Cherry Balsamic Glazed Elk Tenderloin Skewer
$3.50Parmesan Polenta
$1.50
& Oven Dried Tomato Napoleon w/Arugula Pesto
Soups
Here are some suggestions, we welcome your requests $6 per bowl
Roasted Tomato with Blue Cheese
Crab Bisque
Scallop Bisque
Crab Chowder
Clam Chowder
Corn Chowder
Wild Game Stew
Roasted Zucchini and Goat Cheese
Tomato and Basil Bisque
with Garlic Croutons
Chanterelle Cream
Roasted Red Pepper and Blue Cheese
Cream of Potato and Roasted Garlic
French Onion
Spicy Black Bean
with Cilantro Sour Cream
Potato and Leek
Curry Potato
Thai Ginger Carrot
Capicola, Dijon Lentil
Green Chile with Pork
American Red Chile
Salads
Prices are per person, minimum of 20 people
Mixed Greens
$6.00
with Tomato, Cucumber, Broccoli & Carrots. Choice of Dressing
Lobster Greens
$12.00
Baby Greens, Chestnuts, Steamed Lobster, Guava, Cilantro & Roasted Shallot Vinaigrette
Romaine Hearts
$12.00
with Fried Shallots, Crispy Back Fin Crab Cakes, Granny Smith Apple & Creamy Cajun Dressing
Bib Salad
$9.00
Strawberries, Gorgonzola, Candied Walnuts & Roasted Shallot Vinaigrette
Spinach
$8.00
with Cucumber, Red Onion and Feta Dressing
Spinach, Bacon
$8.00
Egg with Honey Lime Dressing
Caprese
$8.00
Roma, Mozzarella & Basil
Mixed Greens
$7.00
Mauderins with Soy, Ginger Dressing with Sprouts
Cumin Shrimp & Marinated Lentil Salad
$9.00Spinach, Goat Cheese
$8.00
Cranberries with Balsamic Vinaigrette
Caesar
$5.00Cobb Salad
$8.00Jicama
$4.00
Cucumber, Cilantro, Red Onion and Mixed Greens
Entrees
Entrees are served with your choice of potato or grain and vegetables. Prices are per person, minimum of 20 people
Seared Tornado of Beef
$36.00
topped with Caramelized Pearl Onions served with a Sun Dried Pear Demi Glace - Gaufrette de Pomme
Elk Tenderloin Stuffed
$38.00
with Mission Figs, Gruyere and Fresh Basil with Truffle Oil
Foie Gras Stuffed Milk Fed Veal Chop
$34.00
Over Madeira Seared Morels, Goat Cheese Fritter & Caramelized Leeks
Wild Salmon
$26.00
Herb Crusted Crab Veloute with Oven Dried Tomatoes
6oz Carved Grilled Tenderloin
$28.00Prime Rib Au Jus
$35.00Grilled Tenderloin of Beef over Shitake Mushrooms
$36.00
with Roasted Shallot Demi Glace & Fried Onions
Crab Stuffed Maine
$36.00
Lobster over Wild Rice Cakes with Mango Emulsion
Macadamia Crusted King Salmon
$32.00
with Basil Pesto Beurre Blanc, Roasted Garlic, Whipped Purple Peruvian Potatoes and Steamed White & Green Asparagus
Turbot en Papillote
$32.00
with Asian Vegetables, Preserved Ginger, Jasmine & a Wasabi Veloute
Filet of Beef Tenderloin
$36.00
Fried Potato Croquette with Marinated Pearl Onions & Red Wine Demi Glace
Grilled Alaskan Salmon over Crispy Polenta
$26.00
with Steam Asparagus & Maple Butter with Fried Leeks
Blackened Chicken Breast
$26.00
with a Mango, Pine Nut Coulis
Rack of Lamb Forestier Crusted in Mushrooms
$34.00
with a Calamata Demi Glace
5 Spice Pork Tenderloin
$32.00
with a Vanilla, Ginger Essence
Pecan Crusted Trout with Lime Butter
$26.00Rib Eye Steak
$36.00
with a Sun Dried Peach, Brandy Sauce with Fried Shallots
Sorbet/Granites
Here are some suggestions, we welcome your requests
Champagne Sorbet
Sauvignon Blanc Sorbet
Raspberry Granite
Mango Sorbet
Cherry and Basil Sorbet
Blackberry Merlot Sorbet
Prickly Pear Cactus Sorbet
Peach Merlot Sorbet
Potatoes
Here are some suggestions, we welcome your requests
Plain Mashers
Roasted Red Potatoes with Herb Butter
Roasted Garlic Yukon Gold Mashers
Idaho Russet Mashers
Purple Peruvian Mashers
White Truffle Whipped Potatoes
Goat Cheese & Roasted Shallot Mashers
Scallop Potatoes
Baked Potatoes
Sweet Mashers
Grain
Here are some suggestions, we welcome your requests
Cilantro & Scallion Jasmine Rice
Toasted Cashew & Basil Basmati
Artichoke & Sun Dried Tomato Cous Coos
Lemon & Basil Basmati Rice
Parmesan & Scallion Risotto
Risotto Croquettes
Coconut & Chive Jasmine Rice
Crispy Parmesan Polenta
Orange Curry Wild Rice
Sun Dried Tomato & Almond Pilaf
Sun Dried Apple & sage Basmati
Lemon Garlic Orzo
Vegetables
Here are some suggestions, we welcome your requests
Grilled Zucchini with Herb Butter
Garlic Seared Asparagus
Steamed Broccoli with Roasted Granule Oil
French Green Beans, Roasted Fennel & Shallots
Orange Ginger Carrots with Bok Choy
French Beau Bundles
Balsamic Marinated Seasonal Medley
Curried Carrot Puree
Southwestern Stuffed Roma Tomatoes
Fried Spinach - Soy & Romano
Green Bean Casserole
Spaghetti Squash with Garlic Butter & Chives
Acorn Squash with Maple and Pecans
Grilled Zucchini with Herb Butter
Garlic Seared Asparagus
Steamed Broccoli with Roasted Granule Oil
French Green Beans, Roasted Fennel & Shallots
Orange Ginger Carrots with Bok Choy
French Beau Bundles
Balsamic Marinated Seasonal Medley
Curried Carrot Puree
Southwestern Stuffed Roma Tomatoes
Fried Spinach - Soy & Romano
Green Bean Casserole
Spaghetti Squash with Garlic Butter & Chives
Acorn Squash with Maple and Pecans
Desserts
Here are some suggestions, we welcome your requests
Rum Pickled Pineapple Vanilla Crème Tart
$8.00
with Blackberry & Mango Purees with Candied Cilantro
Banana/Molasses Crème Tartlet
$8.00
with Bourbon Caramel Sauce & Candied Walnuts
Strawberry Almond Basil Shortcake
$8.00Milk Chocolate Truffle
$2.50Chocolate Dipped Long Stem Strawberries
$1.25Hot Apple Tart
$4.00Blackberry & Cream Cheese Stuffed Chocolate Ganache Cake
$4.00Crème Brulee
$7.00Blueberry Cobbler
$5.00Cheese Cake
$6.00Ice Cream Cake with Fruit Sauces
$5.00Ice Cream Sundae Bar
$5.00Fresh Cookies & Milk
$5.00Red Banana Custard in Crispy Phyllo Cups
$6.00Cherry Chocolate Cake Black Forest
$6.00Any Pie
Fruit or Cream
Appetizers
Calamari
Semolina dusted, flash fried, served with spicy tomato fume & lemon basil aioli
Smoked Trout
Fresh dill cream cheese, sliced green apples, grapes & french bread
Duck Spring Rolls
Crispy rolls over lo-mein, topped with a sweet chili coconut sauce
Artichoke Dip
Classic dip with spinach & parmesan, served with grilled pita
Salads
House
Mixed greens, tomatoes, onions, carrots, cucumber
Baby Spinach
Blue cheese, michigan dried cherries, sliced red onions, toasted pine nuts & white balsamic vinaigrette
Classic Ceasar
Fresh shaved parmesan, garlic croutons
Mediterranean
Mixed greens, roasted red peppers, artichoke hearts, tomatoes, kalamata olives & feta with red wine vinaigrette
Small Plates
Petite Filet
Truffled red wine risotto, caramelized shallot and goat cheese sauce
Salmon
Applewood smoked bacon wrapped, creamy smoked tomato spinach and crispy leeks
Pork Tenderloin
Cumin-brined served w/chipolte mashed potatoes & sauce pipian
Sandwiches etc.
Fish & Chips
Icelandic fried cod & crispy potatoes with a poppy slaw & green chili tartar
Chicken Sandwich
Grilled chicken breast with bacon, green chili, cheddar and chipotle aioli served with fries
Burger
House-made 8oz burger, with cheddar or blue cheese, add bacon $1, grilled onions or green chili $0.50
Happy Hour Burger
House-made cheeseburger served with fries available from 4-6pm everyday
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General Info
Cuisine
American - Contemporary
Meals
Dinner
Hours
Monday:
4:00pm - 9:00pm
Tuesday:
4:00pm - 9:00pm
Wednesday:
4:00pm - 9:00pm
Thursday:
4:00pm - 9:00pm
Friday:
4:00pm - 9:00pm
Saturday:
4:00pm - 9:00pm
Sunday:
4:00pm - 9:00pm
About Us
The Sow’s Ear is the longest running restaurant in the area with one of the prettiest dining rooms imaginable. While we’ve continued the tradition of “Best Steaks on the Mountain". Our talented chefs also continue to offer popular small plates and new light fare, in addition to homemade bread, soups, and desserts. Come join us at the Sow’s Ear Restaurant for a unique dining experience in the heart of the San Juans.