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.

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.

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.

Bailey and Ish are incredibly kind fun people. Food is amazing! We love the pretzels, and the…read moredrinks are fantastic! bar is a nice-clean, but casual feel. Highly recommend this spot!

Awesome local place! Delicious cocktails, and even better food. Have to try the baker pretzel…read more Delicious flat bread! Will definitely be coming back. Service is wonderful. Great vibe!

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

Went there for a business meeting for lunch.The hostess didn't believe that we were meeting…read moresomebody there that had the last name of smith and was rude with that response. The waitress didn't pay attention to the table or even the instructions that we gave her for our lunch.But that's understandable.Most restaurant staff is poorly trained. Still left a good tip of twenty percent.But it irritates me that the waitstaff doesn't listen.

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.

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

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

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.

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!

Thank you Natalie for taking care of us tonight an hour before closing. The recommendations were…read moreamazing and the 10% off of 6 bottle purchase was even better. The tasting room was clean and definitely looks like a place where you can rent out for a small gathering. We really love all the wines - my favorite were the rosés and rieslings. As kitty lover myself, we will have to make it out to the winery to meet the resident kitties! Thank you Natalie! You're amazing!

I was already a fan of Carlson Vineyards location in Palisade. It was nice to find this location…read moredowntown. Service was excellent. Pick a 5 wine flight for $10. They also have non-alcoholic options.. You can purchase all of the wines onsite too. Great for an afternoon break.