It's been over 5 years since I've reviewed this restaurant! I was just there last night and it is still as good as it always was. I was not able to make a reservation because it was completely booked when I checked their website. My husband and I arrived at 6:30PM on a Friday night. There were 2 seats at the bar; lucky us! My husband always has the Tanteo Margatini. Former bartender, Kirk's, concoction. He had three last night. It's that good! He calls it "spicy, sweet, yet refreshing ". Spice from jalapeño, sweetness from mango and agave. I usually have the Blueberry Hibiscus Martini. I also tried Pretty In Pink, which is my new favorite! Pretty in Pink was light, sweet, and pleasant on the pallet. Despite the lightness, still got me buzzing after 1 drink. Blueberry Hibiscus, a martini obviously, is stronger vodka taste, with lots of blueberry and floral notes. Very different drinks. I'll change it up based on my mood, haha! To start, always Parmesan Truffle Fries. French fries are my #2 favorite food. My all time favorite fries live at 626. They weigh the portions out so you will always have the same amount of fries. The crisp and potatoness is the perfect ratio. (If you're a fry girl, you get what I'm saying lol.) Blue cheese escargot: flavorful, buttery, garlicky, bubbling hot, soft and tender escargot with slices of baguette to dip in the yummy butter. Calamari-- I didn't have it last night because I couldn't justify ordering a third appetizer but I remember this dish thoroughly. Lightly crisp calamari rings and tentacles, perfectly cooked and tender. I HATE overly cooked, rubbery chewy calamari. You will NEVER get that here. Yummy ponzu sauce to dip. Tempura Cauliflower-- also didn't have last night but another absolute favorite. I had the fish of the moment, which was trout served with purple cabbage and seasonal asparagus. (Another thing I love about 626 is their menu changing based on what's in season. You get that fresh shit!) Trout was perfectly cooked, duh. Flaky, little seasoning, not too much to overpower a delicious filet of trout. Asparagus was also cooked perfect. I hate a mushy, overcooked asparagus. Also love the touch of orange caviar on top. Mid bite, the bartender asked, "is everything tasting amazing?" Yes, yes, yes. Literally no other restaurant can ask this question. My husband had the black angus tenderloin. They recommend medium rare, so of course we have to do it that way. It was tender and delicious. I cut it with a butter knife! We didn't have time for dessert. We were rushing to The Avalon for a show, just 1 block away. But I will tell you my favorite is the crème brûlée. Always the perfect texture and sweetness. Also the almond cake with Enstrom's ice cream added on. My husband and I were there on a BUSY night. Every chair on the floor had a customer. It was loud, but I was still able to have conversation with my husband sitting next to me. Despite the occupied staff, they're always friendly, attentive, warm and waits are minimal. They made sure we made it to our 8PM show on time. (We were 10 minutes early, hehe) read more

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A Hidden Gem in Grand Junction! The escargot with a hint of blue cheese was absolutely incredible -- rich, garlicky, and perfectly balanced. I also had the steak served with a fresh salad of spinach, pears, pomegranate, and goat cheese -- beautifully plated and full of flavor. The service was outstanding. The staff stayed late without rushing me while I enjoyed a lovely conversation with another guest, which says a lot about their hospitality. Between the food, the wine, and the warm atmosphere, this place is a must-stop when visiting Grand Junction. Highly recommend for anyone who loves great food and genuine service. read more

626 on Rood - Steak salad . - New American Near Me - Grand Junction, Colorado

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We haven't been in for several months. The service was great, as were the cocktails & wine. The duck was good & the halibut was really disappointing. We don't mind small portions... but these where exceptionally small. It's hard to know if/when we will be back. Usually the food is worth the price, but not this time. Halibut as a soup isn't a thing. A veg and starch are. read more

The ambiance and the server were fine... but when a tiny piece of halibut came on a giant plate with a few strands of noodles beneath it as a $48 dinner, I was shocked. Then to have it dry/overcooked put this on my never-again list. read more

We were passing through and were fortunate enough to randomly pick this spot last minute. Plenty of vegan options and a very inspired menu... you can tell they put a lot of effort and love into each dish. Our server, Angie, was incredible. Made wonderful suggestions and was extremely knowledgeable, and was so charming! This was an outstanding meal and experience and we would absolutely drive out of our way to eat here again. Thank you, Angie!!! read more

My wife and I have had many an excellent dining experience at 626 on Rood. The food is excellent, highly creative, and for vegetarian/vegan options, it's the best. Chef Theo and his team are thoroughly imaginative. The mushroom choice is outstanding. So is the seared tuna. My wife and I are personally directly familiar with both choices. Right now, there are some choices that reflect peach season here in the Grand Valley. The ambiance is tops! The personnel know the menu fully, and they are really personable. For wine fans, the choices are extensive. I recommend 626 totally. My wife and I plan to be there this very evening. read more

Just wanna say... Beautiful n everything looks yummy. My doggy's will take turns with me coming in.... Starting tomorrow. Can't wait read more

626 on Rood - New American Near Me - Grand Junction, Colorado

Came here for the Elk burger which was a myth. Busy place. Sat at the bar for 20 mins and was ignored . The person next to me at the bar who came 10 mins later was served first and no body asked for my order until 10 mins after his order was served. Totally screwed up read more

We dined on 8/2 and LOVED it! Angie was our server and really knew the menu inside out and gave excellent suggestions! We loved starting out with their bread and salted butter, followed by the heirloom tomatoes caprese - sooooo good. My entree was pasta primavera and it was light and delicious and savory! My husband had the striped sea bass and it was cooked to perfection. We each enjoyed a cocktail and really relaxed after a busy day at Monument National Park. 626 was the perfect evening with fabulous service and attention to every detail! We would definitely come back when in the area again. read more

626 on Rood - Pasta Primavera - New American Near Me - Grand Junction, Colorado

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Excellent service, great wine, tasty limited menu, I'll go again, this is an excellent wine bar. The staff is knowledgeable about wine and menue. read more

We were passing through town and stopped for dinner. We had our dog with us so ate on the covered patio outside. Ambiance was great. Cocktails were unique and tasty. Food was amazing! Lovely, lovely evening all around! read more

Dinner with a side of artwork. I had the pleasure of dining at the bar at 626, and to my delight, was able to watch a ménage of classic art pieces during my meal. I had the bourbon cheeseburger with a salad, which was simply delicious. Everything was perfect and delectable. My thanks to all the Yelp reviewers who took the time to write about the restaurant. It absolutely deserves its excellent rating. And by the way, the wine selection is impressive. read more

UPDATE: Thanks to Theo for the thoughtful feedback, he looked into our review, and responded to what we experienced. He also made it right, as a great owner of any solid business would do. I commend him, and we look forward to giving 626 another chance. Based on previous reviews, we were expecting a great meal, unfortunately this was a swing and a miss. I feel the need to go in depth on this review, something I do not do a lot, but well earned in this case. We ordered the Monkfish on the seasonal menu and our adult children had Burgers . The Monkfish had scampi with it, both were under seasoned and uninspired , with the scampi really being an afterthought with no real garlic and butter seasoning. The side accompaniment was supposed to have fennel in it and there was none to be tasted, there was lots of farro. Our kids thought the Burger had very little seasoning as well, although they did like the Parmesan fries. Our service was awful, and our server disappeared mid way through our meal. The entrees took forever to come out, which could have been a result of our server disappearing, but nothing was communicated . Then we asked the person who took over for more diet coke and he forgot. Even worse, we were done with our meal and he remembered that he did not deliver the diet cokes , and asked if we still wanted them and tried to make light of his mistake. Just own the mistake and let it go when you mess up, trying to make light of it was not good. When we got our bill, no refills , we were charged for an extra Diet coke my daughter had, never was it communicated there were no refills. Maybe this is a good restaurant on a bad night, not taking that chance again. UPDATE: Thanks to Theo for the thoughtful feedback, he looked into our review, and responded to what we experienced. He also made it right, as a great owner of any solid business would do. I commend him, and we look forward to giving 626 another chance. read more

I'm seeing all of these great reviews, yet that wasn't our experience. The food was just okay. Nothing, including the drinks, was memorable. I think it was overpriced for what it was, mediocre. read more

We ate at 626 on Rood and it's a cool little restaurant in downtown Grand Junction. It's a quaint place but gets rather noisy when they have a couple of large groups in for dinner. Service was very attentive and the food was tasty with many of the items sourced locally. Cocktails weren't bad but a bit pricey. Overall, we had a good dinner and would visit again. read more

626 on Rood - Beef Tenderloin - New American Near Me - Grand Junction, Colorado

We have travelled the world over and around, and dined in high-end restaurants very often. This restaurant is on the top 5 of all time. You must try the blue cheese escargots that is an unforgettable taste of delicate sublime heaven. We will be back. The service is also worth a good mention. read more

626 on Rood - Peach napoleon desert was a pure delight. - New American Near Me - Grand Junction, Colorado

Want to be forced to go to dinner? I made a reservation for dinner a week prior, but that evening I wasn't feeling good and wanted to stay home. So why didn't I? Because this restaurant requires a credit card to make reservations and if you don't show up...well, you can fill in the rest. The irony is that, when we showed up, the place was empty. When we left, the place was a quarter full. On top of that, we got kicked out of our table because someone reserved it. They tried to seat us next to the kitchen door. I asked to move and the host said that the one by the door is a better table than the one I wanted. But after we moved, apparently that table was the only reserved table in the restaurant. I guess it was so bad that not only we wanted it, but someone else bothered to reserve it specifically. The calamari was way over-salted, and my burger was good, but nothing else in the overly complicated menu looked appealing. read more

Excellent dinner. I had the calamari as an appetizer and it was cooked . My wife had the flat iron steak and salad. Our waitress, Brittney was great. We chose this restaurant to celebrate our 53 wedding anniversary. Great choice. read more

The service was fabulous! They got us in before our reservation time. The wine flights were perfect and the food was perfection. We will definitely be back. read more

We enjoyed the good cocktails and great food! Service was great... A little Spendy, but we will definitely be returning....I forgot to mention the lovely ambiance!! read more

Surprised to find such an awesome restaurant in Grand Junction. The Miso Marinated Sea Bass was about as good of a piece of fish as I have ever eaten. The Cucumber soup was delicious and the have super interesting wine program. Service was very friendly, attentive and professional (Angie?). Will most definitely be back. read more

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This is the best vegan place I have ever been. The vegan cheeses on the charcuterie board were incredible with all the pairings. The wine was good too. I started with their plant based salads, it was delicious. I wish they had a restaurant in SanDiego. Service was excellent. read more

Good food. Emphasis on local produce. Lots of vegan and Plant based options. Helpful waitstaff. read more

Try to go to 626. Great menu of unique dishes. Wonderful wines at all price points. Happy service and inviting atmosphere read more

Recommended 100%. One of the best plate I ever had. I ordered the angus stake and it was delicious. The wait time is very good and the service is top of the line. read more

Food here is amazing! What a beautiful restaurant with great wine selections and flights. The braised short ribs and oysters were delicious! Great service too! Come here for dinner when in grand junction Colorado! read more

Don't Come Hungry Good food but portions were tiny. They nickel and dime you for anything read more

The food, wine and atmosphere are all so great. The service was wonderful. They made us feel like regulars even though it was our first time in! read more

Great food and service love this place. Can't wait to go back, with out of state family

One of my favorite restaurants in GJ? Love the owners and staff is amazing. Bartender always does the most amazing cocktails. Thank you for always taking care of us when we come in.. The food is amazing read more

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Perfect way to celebrate any special occasion. The passion for community and exceptional standards comes out in their food, carefully crafted cocktails, even in the way they curate their wine flights. read more

9/24/24, another feast at 626 on Rood. Three friends who eat only plant based shared 2 small plates: Mushroom Walnut Rillettes & Cauliflower Tempura, 2 large plates: Yakatori Style Mushrooms & Pepita Pesto Pasta, and a desert: Cherry Almond Cake with Vanilla Gelato. The food was fantastic, the service from the bar tender and waitress flawless. Wonderful art work. We left feeling very satisfied. So nice to have a fine dining restaurant with a variety of plant based choices in a lovely setting with just right music. read more

Really bad food!!! Why would you serve fried oysters on a bed of rock salt?!?! And when I asked for some extra aoli sauce, you changed me $5!! The meatballs were like rocks & at $8 a piece, a total ripoff. Prosciutto wrapped monk fish was soggy & so undercooked-it was inedible. The couscous was hard & stuck together in clumps read more

This place came highly recommended both on Yelp and in person, so we absolutely wanted to go out here for a nice dinner! I started with a Martini, and our waiter was very receptive to what I do and do not like, and the result was refreshing and delicious! We shared a few things for a meal- Oysters Rockefeller (maybe not what I usually expect from that, but pretty good nonetheless. The oyster flavor was overpowered by some of the other things they had in there. The lobster Mac was AMAZING though, so creamy and delicious. This definitely a place to go to for a delicious dinner! read more

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No offense to Grand Junction, but we never expected to find a restaurant this fine in a relatively small town. Very imaginative cuisine prepared with a light touch, respecting the quality of the ingredients (some grown right next door). The night we were there they had a special menu featuring local peaches, including a delicious peachy variation on a whiskey sour, a peach and shrimp main course, and a couple of Peach desserts. For those less adventurous, the burgers were amazing too. The wine menu was very high quality and reasonably priced, featuring wine flights where they serve you three different wines of the same varietal or type - a really fun way to explore the available wines. Our server has worked there for 10 years in an industry where turnover is the rule rather than the exception, a real tribute to the owner/chef. She was friendly, appropriately attentive, and extremely knowledgeable. read more

We were passing through town and were lucky to find this amazing restaurant. We had the smoked scallops entree, ceasar salad, and chocolate torte, along with the red wine flight and a port. Everything was simply amazing. The ceasar salad was vegan and gluten-free with tofu croutons, and even though we are not vegan, it was the best ceasar I've ever had. The wine and the port were also delicious. And to top it all off, the service was friendly and on point. We wished we could have stayed an extra day in town just to be able to come back here. We will definitely be back! read more

626 on Rood - Ceasar salad and red wine flight - New American Near Me - Grand Junction, Colorado

It was our first time here as well as our server, Lloyd's first day, and the service was amazing! He was very kind and very knowledgeable and charismatic. His service made the food taste better (not that it needed help, it was amazing on its own). Definitely going to recommend based on the service alone, as well as schedule a few dinners in the near future. read more

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It's been a long time since I was there, but it was hands down the best pot roast I have ever had. I still think about it! Just wish I had someone to go back there with! read more

Beautiful Atmosphere, the Food is seasonal and always exciting to eat, the Service is great and my only remark is that they have forgotten a side or small part of my order twice. There seems little to no recourse for these minor mistakes except to say I hope they can focus on making certain the orders are fully fulfilled before they send out the foods to customers. Make it a Great One America!! read more

Great food. Amazing service!!! We sat at the bar and Kirk was so much fun!! We stayed for hours just enjoying the experience and nerding out on mixology with Kirk. read more