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Our Story

Meander Riverside Eatery, located at 358 E. Pagosa St., is a new, upscale, farm-to-table restaurant. Our aim at Meander is to create a seasonally driven menu, inspired by locally sourced ingredients, in a refined but casual riverside atmosphere. What you can expect to see when you come to dine with us is a constantly evolving menu that may change slightly from day to day. Our menu will highlight local and seasonal ingredients, sourced from both Pagosa Springs and neighboring farmers and artisans. A unique dinner menu will include: small share plates, appetizers, salads, seasonal soups, entrees, desserts, and homemade ice creams; as well as an eclectic wine list, craft beers, and premium cocktails. Savory meals, attentive service, and our charming riverside ambiance will provide our guests with a memorable mountain dining experience.

Meet The Chef

Meander Riverside Eatery is led by Executive Chef Justin Jacobs. Justin began his culinary career not long after moving to Colorado from his small Indiana hometown in 2011. He completed his education at Cook Street School of Culinary Arts in 2012 and spent the next 9 years building his career on Denver’s Front Range. He began at the Hyatt Regency and worked his way up to positions as Sous Chef in three different establishments: Charcoal Restaurant, The Plimoth and most recently, internationally revered Frasca Food and Wine in Boulder.

The Plimoth is where Justin worked with side by side with Executive Chef Charles MacDonald, and also where he was reunited with Chef Peter Ryan, his former Chef Director at Cook Street. The three years Justin spent at The Plimoth contributed to his love for creating a new weekly menu that corresponds with what was available at the farmer’s market. He built relationships with farmers that fed his knowledge and sparked a passion for creating a high-quality and sustainable culinary experience.

Not long after accepting the position of Sous Chef at Frasca, Justin learned of the opportunity to head the team at Meander Riverside Eatery here in Pagosa Springs. It is here where Justin is excited to show you what each stop along the way has taught him and bring to you a restaurant that will push the boundaries in the San Juans.

Chef Justin brings immense culinary knowledge and technical skill to the kitchen, as well as positive and encouraging leadership to the restaurant as a whole. While Chef Justin has enjoyed a decorated career to this point, he knows that the key to success is to surround himself with great people. It is our team of passionate, dedicated, and talented individuals that makes us who and what we are.