Cruise Control Kitchen and Cellar

A Hidden Gem in Grand Junction!…read more 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.

We were passing through and were fortunate enough to randomly pick this spot last minute. Plenty of…read morevegan 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!!!

Cool lighting in the place

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The Winery Restaurant

4.0(214 reviews)

0.1 mi

First time visit to the Winery Restaurant and we were more than impressed! Our waiter John was…read morephenomenal and provided incredibly prompt and attentive service! I had the 14oz ribeye steak along with augratin potatoes. A perfectly grilled cut of meat and not a hint of gristle. I'd definitely order again. My partner ordered the pecan, spinach and goat cheese stuffed chicken breast, again fantastic! For dessert we had the Palisade, a five layer chocolate mousse pie, a delightful end to our wonderful dinner.

We were visiting Grand Junction, CO and looking for a nice restaurant with staff that knows how to…read morecook a good steak. Amazingly, finding someone that knows how to cook a steak can be difficult. After quick Google and Yelp searches, we learned about the Winery. I made a reservation online, and I'm glad I did because it is a busy place. Located in an alley, the historic building used to house a horse drawn carriage fire station. Pretty cool to think about. To me the building was quite charming. I loved the outside walls covered in vines and the old wooden door that opened into quaint, cozy rooms covered in wood and old bricks with beautiful stained glass windows. I felt like I had stepped back in time to an old timey tavern. When we arrived, our table was ready. We ordered a couple of drinks and decided to go straight for our meal. I decided on the 6 ounce filet. It was locally sourced and wrapped in apple wood smoked bacon. I asked for medium well and it was cooked to perfection. I ordered a loaded baked potato to go with it. It was a delicious meal, and I had leftovers for the next day. For the amount of food we got, the service and the quality of the meal. I would highly recommend The Winery for a date night out or other special occasion.

We took dessert on the go. The Palisade was worth it though!

Macadamia nut encrusted Brie

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Entrance

Bin 707 Foodbar

4.4(1.1k reviews)

0.2 mi

Sat at the bar and Eliza took awesome care of me. Food and mocktails were delicious and service was…read moreincredible. I sat solo and appreciated the great service and hospitality that Eliza gave me and got to enjoy some other nice patrons at the bar. Favorite dish was the chicken liver mousse, it was AWESOME and the presentation was great. Would highly recommend to anyone in the GJ area.

Definitely a five star experience *chefs kiss*…read more They do service by name here so you know that it is personable and that you're not getting someone else's order. The workers are very friendly and work to make your experience the best. The establishment itself is fairly small and can feel a bit crowed but they do what they can with the space that they have. The Elk Tartare was a new dish for me and I don't have any complaints about it, very well made. But the Cured Duck Breast is what I came for, and it did not disappoint. Cooked perfectly and complimented well with the green pico. If you have a chance to try Bin 707, I recommend you do it! Very well worth.

Dining area

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Their signature old fashioned

Shiras Winery

3.9(7 reviews)

0.1 mi

Stopped by in the afternoon and could not believe how rude the staff was. We stopped by to browse…read moreand weren't even greeted. I don't think the people here are as happy to work for the company as others in the area! So many other wineries in the area with better service. Save your money and go somewhere else.

We loved it here . Very peaceful . Friendly staff open late which was so convenient . Variety of…read morewines sweet and dry . We also tried some olive oils and balsamic vinegar too! Winery Located in the zesty moose . Will be back !

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Blue Moon Bar & Grille

3.7(107 reviews)

0.2 mi

Char-Broiled Burger Done Right…read more If you're into that perfectly charred, crispy-edge burger... Blue Moon Bar & Grille absolutely delivers. Great flavor, cooked just right, and of course I had to throw some jalapeños on top --took it to the next level. Simple, tasty, and definitely hits the spot. Just my opinion

Lost my credit card paying for parking on way to Blue Moon. Service and food as always was superb…read more AND someone found my card & gave it to Brad. WHAT A BLESSING!!!

Pasta Salad with Blackened Chicken

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Carboy Winery

4.5(24 reviews)

9.7 mi

I planned a surprise 7th wedding anniversary for my wife by going to Palisade/Grand Junction…read more Really didn't have a lot planned for the weekend, but my wife had been wanted to got back here since here bachelorette celebration 7 years earlier, so I thought it would be fun. We knew there were plenty of wineries, but since my wife like trying new things and I didn't know where she had gone in the past, I had her pick the place to go when we got in and she 'randomly' selected this one. We couldn't have been happier. They have plenty of places to sit outside, but we went to the upstairs patio that overlooks the vineyard. It was a great choice. It's very pleasant, the view is beautiful, it's covered (so you're not baking in the sun), and when the breeze rolls through, it's perfect. We were a little taken aback that we had to go "all the way" downstairs when we wanted more wine, but then realized that it's the 'winery atmosphere' (remember - first day in to Palisade). We absolutely loved sitting on the patio and having a couple glasses of wine. We spent the next day visiting a few other wineries, but after two others, we decided to go back to Carboy. Sat on the upstairs patio again and listened to the live music (with a couple glasses of wine). It was amazing. Carboy has an assorted selection of food that can be ordered. We didn't order any, but it looked amazing and the people around us that did order things seemed happy with it. The only thing that we commented on was that when there's live music, we would have loved to have had the option of a food truck. If that had been the case, we both agreed that we probably would have stayed and had dinner there (as it was, we decided to leave and get dinner from a restaurant). If you're in Palisade (and are visiting wineries), I highly recommend Carboy. Personally, I'd skip the tasting 'flight' and go straight for a glass of wine, but that's mostly because the tasting varies from white to red (and I'm not a big fan of whites).

It was absolutely amazing!! From the service to the very last drink. It was worth the stop.read more

Outside of winery.

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Two Rivers Winery & Chateau

4.4(83 reviews)

5.6 mi

Very good wine. Service was excellent. Tried 7 wines and like the chardina. Second time here.read more

Not sure why I havent posted a review except that I want to keep this gem all to myself. However, I…read morecannot say enough great things about Two Rivers encompassing the tastefully appointed rooms (we stayed in the pet friendly room), the full hot breakfast, the well kept grounds, and the wines! Stay here! It is so much more relaxing than a box corporate hotel. Plus the family is engaging, helpful, providing great recommendations for area restaurants, and just downright kind folk!!

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Rooted Vine

5.0(22 reviews)

63.1 mi

Rooted Vine is a beautiful spot, everything from the interior design to the wine and bites…read moreselection is very intentional and crafted perfectly to make a warm and inviting space. The wine selection is amazing and the owners are very knowledgeable and welcoming. We highly recommend the salmon crostini, but you really can't go wrong with any of the menu. We only remember to write reviews when we found one of our favorite special places and Rooted Vine is just that. Definitely stop by if you're looking to enjoy delicious food, wine, and meet wonderful people.

Walking to the meeting stop to a tour we passed Rooted Vine and made a note to stop by when on our…read moreway back. That afternoon, there were spots open at the bar, and we enjoyed a glass of wine. Nice touch bringing a card with information of that specific wine with the glass. And while we enjoyed this, we saw several tapas dishes coming out, very nicely presented. So, we decided to order one and enjoy a second glass. The Smoked Salmon crostini we ordered was excellent. 4 to a plate, great for sharing or having as a meal, and just like the rest of the plates we saw come out, it was prepared meticulously and beautifully arranged. Yes, it can get a bit pricey but the effort they put into their dishes and wine selection, plus how nice and clean the place is, it's worth it.

Prosciutto Crostini

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Mama Ree's

2.4(53 reviews)

0.8 mi

This place sucks!! Do not waste your money on the bbq as it's sitting under heat lamps all day and…read morethe staff does not appear to be wearing gloves when they serve the food. I regret spending $30 when the food was not good. For western slope cuisine I could see where this is passable but you will spend money on fatty meat and crappy sides.

I am quite surprised at the low rating of this place! I thought it was pretty yummy. I came in with…read moresome co-workers while we were in town for work and we were sat immediately. The space is huge and I believe they are a full blown bar at night. I ordered the salad bar, which wasn't stellar but it had enough for what I needed! I also ordered the Carnitas Pulled Pork pizza and it was honestly delicious. I drizzled the hot honey all over it because it is absolutely yumtastic. It's slightly spicy and sweet and pretty much I would drizzle it on every slice of pizza, haha. Service was friendly! I would definitely give their pizza a try!

Interior

Breadsticks

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Main eating area (huge place)

SoCo Social House

4.5(17 reviews)

0.3 mi

This is such a cute, cozy place to grab a delicious cocktail and snack!…read moreThe service is amazing, love every employee I've interacted with! Go to spot for date night, girls night, or a chill place to grab a cocktail and work on homework!

Exceptional service and drinks!…read more Server- Alex, super knowledgeable and gracious. She was wonderful. Bartender (we didn't get his name)- also wonderful! After our initial menu drink (lavender on- gorgeous and delicious), we requested a spin in the original for something different and he delivered. Also kept us informed on local restaurants. Inside was really cute and chic, fun flare with small rooms in a cozy environment. Definitely recommend- outside seating was also available.

The bar. And Scott!

Outside

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Definitely a five star experience *chefs kiss*…read more They do service by name here so you know that it is personable and that you're not getting someone else's order. The workers are very friendly and work to make your experience the best. The establishment itself is fairly small and can feel a bit crowed but they do what they can with the space that they have. The Elk Tartare was a new dish for me and I don't have any complaints about it, very well made. But the Cured Duck Breast is what I came for, and it did not disappoint. Cooked perfectly and complimented well with the green pico. If you have a chance to try Bin 707, I recommend you do it! Very well worth.

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