Smile Hot Pot

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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.

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Their signature old fashioned

626 on Rood

4.5(383 reviews)

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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)

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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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Devil's Kitchen

3.9(320 reviews)

1.2 mi

We love Devils Kitchen! Keely H is the best server! She's smart, personable, attentive and…read moreprovides great service with a happy demeanor!

We went here after recommendations from a local living in Clifton. He had said that the place has…read morewonderful sunset views on the deck, but it was too hot to sit out there when we went. However, the inside was gorgeous with tall windows and nice decor. You walk into the Maverick hotel and go the 4th floor to get there. 3 out of the 4 of us in our group ordered the Shakshuka, which was flavorful and delicious to soak the sourdough into. I recommend over easy or over medium for your eggs on this. Served with feta and sliced avocado on top. We also got the avocado toast with smoked salmon and were pleasantly surprised to see that it came with entire filet of salmon for only an extra $6. We were expecting a few slices of salmon, but this was great! The fresh toast was ordered for the table. I found it to be a 7/10. Loved the peach inside, but was underwhelmed overall. If you're a group of 4 maybe consider getting the fresh press coffee, which our server recommended we do. Perfect serving size for us, but if your group drinks a lot of coffee just get the drip. Chalee was our server, and she was wonderful and kind. AC was BLASTING, if you run cold bring a sweater.

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Peachy Spritzer and Colorado old fashioned

Rockslide Brew Pub

3.5(526 reviews)

The absolute best French Dip!…read more Great service. Fantastic casual atmosphere. Good price point.

This was such a wonderful experience. We were immediately greeted and seated. Our server was Nerea…read moreand she was incredibly sweet, and was attentive and followed up often to ensure we had everything we needed. We ordered the Southwest steak Caesar and the Asian chicken salad. They were out of carne asada, so we ordered it with blackened chicken instead. They also offered us a complementary dessert because they were out of the steak. They totally didn't have to! Both salads were delicious! The lettuce was crisp and well-dressed. All the accompaniments paired great! The Apple bread pudding was to die for. Cool vibe inside and very welcoming.

Elk Sliders

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Rockfish Tacos

Suehiro Japanese Restaurant & Sushi

3.7(193 reviews)

0.2 mi

Truly one the best meals oat I got the TYKU*…read moreSo yummy fr I can be a picky eater But this was FIREPACK The atmosphere was rlly cool The waiter was a chill guy By far the best sushi I've ever had

The service and establishment was fine but the food was so bad. My table didn't get sushi so maybe…read morethere's a chance there, but the chicken teriyaki, miso soup and udon didn't have any flavor and somehow all tasted just like warm water. I noticed in the udon I had poor cuts of chicken that were mostly fatty with other connective tissue that grossed me out. I personally would not recommend trying.

Teriyaki Beef

Suehiro Japanese Restaurant & Sushi - HIC

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Jammin Salmon Seafoods

4.5(2 reviews)

2.5 mi

New to the area from South Florida so I need my seafood! Not fresh off the boat but as fresh as…read moreseafood is going to get in land locked Grand Junction. No fishy smell which is the sign of really fresh fish. Personal delivery to your door by the owner. Will buy from them again.

Incredible Copper River Sockeye Salmon. Great prices and free delivery. I'm a regular, and I…read morehighly recommend not just their salmon, but their entire selection of Alaskan fish.

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Bistro 317

4.0(71 reviews)

Went on a quiet farmers market night. Too hot for us flat landers & dog, so we had to change mid…read moremeal and make it to go. No problem from the kitchen or server. Shared a 3 course meal, had the tomato mozzarella salad, excellent. Steak Fritz .I personally was worried about the sauce. But it was great, great fresh vegetables. Another do over for us on a future trip through GJ. Brilla was great and understanding and dog friendly too.

The music was loud. I got the stuffed French toast to-go and…read morewouldn't come here again. The service / staff was very friendly. The food on the other hand... A month ago I got the ham and cheese croissant and it tasted like something from a gas station. But I wanted to give them one more change. And the stuffed French toast sounded yummy. I was wrong. The menu claims "Thick‑cut Texas toast filled with sweet cream cheese, and topped with seasonal berries dipped in cinnamon‑vanilla batter, and grilled untill golden". The only thing that had flavor was the berries. The two slices of bread was like what you got at the grocery store (not thick and definitely not Texas toast) the cream cheese was bland and was put between them like if it was a PJ and J sandwich, and the toast was just bland no vanilla or cinnamon flavor. The only flavor came from the syrup and berries. Also it was soggy, I started to eat it like less then 3 minutes after getting it and even waited for it to be done made (so it wasn't sitting there for a while getting soggy waiting for me to pick it up). Definitely not worth the $13.

Espresso martini

Amuse bouch

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In the summer they are Avril spritzes are my absolute favorite!

Conchitas Authentic Mexican Tamales

4.4(21 reviews)

0.9 mi

Family-owned & operated

Full bar

Definitely come try this spot! Very clean place!!The food is Delicious and worth the wait. No…read moreregrets!

My wife and I came into town for an event. We stumbled upon this little place and loved it. The…read moreprices are reasonable, the people were friendly and the food was excellent. We enjoyed the asada tacos with rice and beans, but the standout was the discada tacos which were amazing. We highly recommend this restaurant and look forward to returning to try more items on the menu.

Tacos asada w beans and rice

Paloma, prickly pear, jack and coke

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Carne Asada meal

Ristorante Pantuso

3.6(200 reviews)

1.3 mi

Always a great place to hang out, food and service is excellent. I love the smoked chicken wings…read moreand cold beer in an intimate cozy bar. We have sampled many things on the menu and have not been disappointed yet. We really enjoy the staff.

This food was above Average. so moist the entree was, the appetizer was delicious the atmosphere…read moreand service were exceptional! We shared between the two of us and had some to take home for a midnight snack! Can't wait to go back!! They will even let you buy the sauces made daily! From Washington to Colorado! 5+++++

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I had a great experience. The service was great and she was very friendly and gave us. The restaurant was very clean and the staff catered to our needs. read more

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What a fun place to go. Great food, helpful and friendly staff! Little on the pricey side but worth it! I recommend this restaurant for sure!! read more

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