Service was fast, food was tasty. However food was barely warm. Should be hot.! Fries were luke…read morewarm and mushy. Not sure what "beer batterd" means, seemed ordinary. Mac and cheese was also just barely warm and on the dry side. Corn bread is excellent. Would no doubt help if aluminum trays used were warmed up before placing food on them.

I was shocked this restaurant wasn't more packed. Or we just lucked out on timing. After a 7 hour…read morelong drive I was aching for a hearty meal. BBQ sounded amazing and I've never had a platter like this before. I couldn't turn down the 3 meat platter to try everything that peaked my interest. Starting with the hush puppies, fried, sweet, and savory. Yum! The brisket was so tender and juicy. The ribs were also tender and fell off the bone. The andouille sausage had cheese throughout it and I felt like it was too oily and fatty from that, but that ended up being my husband's favorite. We devoured the sides too. The beans and mac and cheese were a must. If I had more stomach space I'd eat a dozen more hush puppies. Outdoor seating allows your furiends. Order at the counter and enjoy! And don't forget to try their house bbq sauce.

It's been over 5 years since I've reviewed this restaurant! I was just there last night and it is…read morestill 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)

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.

Loved the hostess and the wine. Great place to hang out with friends for a glass of wine or a…read moretasting.

Great staff & Friendly service compliments the delicious tasting wine. Dog friendly patio and…read moreantelopes

Absolutely perfect. The food, service, ambiance are all top. This is our go-to place to celebrate -…read morethis time for my mother's birthday. The hush puppies are binge-worthy - just go ahead and put the second order in with the first -'you won't regret it. I didn't realize guajillo infused honey was missing in my life but now I know better. I'm vegetarian and love mushrooms so plenty for me to enjoy, and my carnivorous family was delighted - they all agree the Jo Jo Burger is worth the early reservation (limited quantities!) and my son loves loves loves lamb. Again - cannot go wrong with this place.

This place is fantastic from the ambiance, food, drinks, to the service…read more We went here with another couple and all got different things that we all enjoyed. We did get mussels as an appetizer & they were humongous, none of us cared for the flavor of them, just not a fan. They were also really great when it came to gluten free options. And I can't forget, the drinks are really creative and delicious. We'll definitely be back when we're in town.

Tonight was totally different than our first experience at The Winery. Our server seemed to think…read morewe needed an explanation on the difference in fattiness between a ribeye, New York strip, and a filet mignon which when you're ordering $60-$70 steaks seems kind of unnecessary. He also described the filet as very lean, which while true is still a delicious cut of meat. Then he started explaining what the Oscar topping option and it was just too much, so I told him we understood the basics. Our first time, we received a description of the specials and asked if we had other questions about the menu - perfectly appropriate. We started with the bacon wrapped scallops which we've had plenty of time, but these were topped with an apricot chili sauce that totally overpowered the taste of the scallop. All you could taste was the bacon and what tasted like a barbecue sauce - not an apricot chili glaze. We'll never order those again. The steaks were perfectly cooked as always, but the baked potatoes were luke warm and barely hot enough to melt the butter and definitely not hot enough to melt the cheese. We had a show to attend so there was no time to send anything back. At this point, we're not hurrying back for another dinner for 2 with a $300 price tag, which includes a $130 bottle of wine.

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.

Wow! Absolutely incredible views. We will make sure to visit every time we are in Grand Junction…read more Love it so much!

The service was terrible before I got to Carboy I called, and was treated poorly. They even…read morecalled and texted me after the call and told me that they were going to pass my number around to other businesses. With management like this I think the wine wold be equally sour.

Family-owned and exceptionally knowledgeable about their wines. Kristen was a fantastic host --…read morewarm, engaging, and clearly passionate about what they do. We honestly didn't even realize two hours had passed! Needless to say, we left with a case of wine and will absolutely be back.

Adorable little winery! Kristen put on the best wine tasting experience, and taught us so much…read moreabout wine drinking. She (and everyone else on property) were so friendly and welcoming! The wine was delicious and we definitely left with a few bottles! If you are going to stop at any winery in Palisade- let it be Varaison!

I wasn't sure about this place after reading some reviews, but my husband and I had a delicious…read moreexperience. We ordered a hamburger with a side of sweet potato fries (note I'm not a big fries eater, but the burger and fries were truly delicious). The burger was cooked to perfection, the slices of tomato were juicy and ripe and the fries were crispy with a creamy interior. We ordered a slice of the peach pie for dessert. The huge slice was topped with a crumble, side of whipped cream, along with small balls (molecular process?) of juicy peach balls. We came on the early side for happy hour (2 specialty drinks for the price of one- 9.00) two sangria flavors (green apple or peach)...whilst a tad sweet, we're good. The peach is less sweet than the green apple. If there are two of you ordering, order one per person and you can return for your second one even after happy hour ends.

Oh my! What a wonderful experience we had this evening at the Tapestry Lounge at the Wine Country…read moreInn in Grand Junction. We opted for the more informal setting of the Tapestry experience over Caroline's. We're staying at the Wine Country Inn in Palisade this week and thoroughly enjoying our stay! The breakfasts each morning offer a variety of delicious breakfast options. The wine tasting at 5pm offers up two delicious choices from a local winery. And tonight's dinner was exceptional. I ordered from the Tapestry menu. My burger on a gluten free bun was phenomenal!!! My husband ordered the New York Strip off Caroline's menu, and he thought it was quite good. The ambience of this room is very warm and welcoming. I highly recommend dining here! Our server, Juan, was also really attentive and helpful. Tonight was a 5 star experience!

Love the mission and the vision, especially being a business who believes in regenerative, hand…read moreharvesting for better quality over quantity.

I was traveling with my husband, his brother and our sister-in-law for a weekend getaway…read more This was our first wine stop of the trip. Late afternoon, the temperature was in the 90s and a slushie sounded good. My sis-in-law and I got the slushies. The boys both got tastings. We thought the slushies were tasty, I would get that again. The boys were not as enthusiastic about their tasting. Everything was okay, but not great. The staff is really welcoming and it is a great space. There is both indoor and outdoor seating. The outdoor seating, being on the east side of the building, and covered has nice shade from afternoon heat. The parking lot is good sized. They had a person doing balloon animals when we arrived which I thought was an interesting choice.

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 enjoyed this tasting room more than others in town because they sourced higher quality wines…read morefrom multiple wineries in the region. In general, I'm not a fan of Grand Junction wines but we had a couple of really nice reds here.