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    The Reckless Roadhouse

    4.7 (38 reviews)
    Closed 2:00 pm - 10:00 PM

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    Live music
    Outdoor seating

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    Bonnie B.

    I WILL STOP HERE EVERY-SINGLE TIME THAT I MAKE A DRIVE TO THE WEST OF COLORADO!!! EVERY-TIME!!! **DOG FRIENDLY We visited the Palisade Peach Festival in August and were fortunate enough to run into one of the business owners of Reckless Roadhouse. Wonderful man, greeted us and charmed us into visiting this little gem on our way back to Denver. CAN I JUST SAY, PHENOMENAL!!! Everything that we ordered was unique to this BBQ spot and full of flavor. The drinks are well crafted and pour out to the brim. So much love and respect for this local dive. We will see you again on the way home from the Blue Angels' Air Show. Whoop Whoop!

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    Brandon H.

    I have been to this restaurant three separate occasions now. The first was on the way back from Palisade for the peach festival. We had my pup with me, and they were more than accommodating to seat us outside with her. The food is amazing and has never disappointed. The specials are rotating, and there is an item on the menu that basically allows the chef to choose what to make for you. Don't skip out on the "snake oil" shot. It is handmade and tastes delicious. The inside of the restaurant is decorated with various animals and western themed decor. They have had live music and karaoke on two separate occasions that we have dined here. The staff have recognized us every time we come in, despite the visits being months apart. Definitely will be stopping here anytime we head out west!

    Dana K.

    This was a really nice stop on my trip from Grand Junction to Denver.. Was Lucky enough o stop here during Happy Hour even on a Sunday.. They gave me a choice of spicy margarita or regular which is unusual or hh...Of course I choice spicy which was very good.. Service was friendly and fast... I ordered the happy hour menu.. Pulled pork tack was delicious..Very crispy and taasty...I took the pulled pork slider to go which probably wasn't a good ides since the bun godd really soggy... Really nice to have live music while i ate.

    Our table was just below this guy!
    Andrew C.

    Stopped here because we were hungry and needed lunch while driving back from a business trip to the Western Slope. What a pleasant surprise! Really good BBQ and great service. Love finding local gems in small towns.

    RJ J.

    Stopped by for a quick bite. 3min from I-70. Brisket was well seasoned and moist. The Asiago roll/hoagie that the Smoked Philly sandwich was served on was delicious on its own but in combo with the brisket was a delight!

    Kristen R.

    Stopped before a camping weekend - this is the main restaurant in De Beque. Met one of owners Brian, who went to culinary school and opened this place recently. The bbq was delicious - we had the nachos and pulled pork tacos. Both were excellent! The restaurant is very friendly and clean! Highly recommend.

    Meat Sampler...all the meats were excellent!
    Christina C.

    Stumbled on this place passing through on a Sunday afternoon not expecting a whole lot BUT was blown away! This place is awesome! Food was great, I had the meat sampler and loved all the meat. Couldn't pick a favorite, all good! Service was great and I was able to sit outside with my dog. They have beautiful outside seating with views of the surrounding mountains. Very friendly people and easy on/off the interstate even for RVers. Plenty of parking and a cool little town. Oh...and they had some really great live music on that Sunday also. Had a great time!

    Pulled pork, chicken, and brisket with a house margarita
    Tim B.

    Amazing food, presentation, atmosphere, and service. Absolutely nothing to complain about here; even affordable pricing for these inflated times. One of the best spots on the whole western slope. Worth the drive for people from the roaring fork and GJ. Dog friendly patio outside for those traveling through with canine companions.

    pulled pork sandwich
    Parker B.

    amazing food! prices are pretty reasonable for how good the food is and how much you get. staff was helpful, attentive, and friendly. stage inside for live music, cheap happy hour drinks, etc.

    Boalnaese something but it's amazing and so are there wings.

    This restaurant is amazing we've been here every night for the past week and half and it's always good. Staff are nice and friendly, and there's events Friday nights. 10/10 place so sad we're leaving Colorado

    3 Meat plate

    Truly the best BBQ ever! Deep rich flavor. Nice decor and clean inside. Service was superb. Well worth making a stop here. I'll can't wait to come back and will be telling everyone how delicious it was.

    We ordered both specials the barbecue chicken sandwich and the meatball sub with Aoli. They were amazing!!

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    we stopped here for lunch on our cross country road trip! The bbq was very yummy. Limited menu but cool stop

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    Great brisket sandwich. Nice bar and the service was super. Clean country atmosphere try it you will love it

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    Brisket was fantastic and service was great. Nice patio, super clean and Russel and Robbie were super friendly will definitely be back.

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    Great place eat, drink and have fun. Menu is quite limited, but good and is mostly sandwich style.

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    Good staff. Good food. Nice decor and good vibe. Very relaxed and environment. Would highly recommend.

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    Amazing food atmosphere and staff. We had a great time after our hike this was the perfect place to refuel with food and drinks

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    OMG. This place is really good! Food is super fresh. To 5 Best pulled pork I've ever had.

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    17.1 mi

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    Pêche Restaurant - Inside view from my seat at bar

    Inside view from my seat at bar

    Pêche Restaurant - Foie gras, homemade perfectly toasted brioche, and peach preserves!

    Foie gras, homemade perfectly toasted brioche, and peach preserves!

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    3.9(15 reviews)
    16.9 mi

    Caroline's is supposed to be the upscale restaurant at the Wine Country Inn, bur they mostly miss…read moreon that expectation. Food - I ordered the NY Strip - which was excellently cooked and seasoned. However,.the whole grain mustard mashed potatoes - mustard can easily overwhelm the mashed potatoes, and it did so. The other person in my party ordered the Cioppino which was mostly a miss as the flavors didn't connect. She also ordered the Palisade Peach Bread Pudding. Did not meet expectations. Service - I think all the dudes that served us were under 21. If that's your staffing model, you better train them, and have someone on the side to be a Sommelier. The servers were very attentive and professional - but there were too many subtle service misses that can be rectified with better training. Not terrible, but not the best choice.

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    Caroline’s - Menu available Sept 2025

    Menu available Sept 2025

    Caroline’s - Peach mussels

    Peach mussels

    Caroline’s - Menu Mar 2023

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    4.7(48 reviews)
    26.8 mi
    $$

    If you want the tastiest food, friendliest service and healthiest options around you must head to…read moreRama's Bistro!! There is free parking and it's conveniently right off I-70. I called ahead to order pick up and arrived to smiling greetings. I was looking for a healthy menu and this place is the holy grail! The menu is just perfect, with lots of delicious options..that are also healthy! I had the fresh Juice #3 carrot, beet, orange juice and I cannot talk this juice up enough!! The online menu says Juice #3 is cucumber, celery, apple but the online menu is not correct so just make sure if you order a number juice you ask what the ingredients are. However, it was the most delicious drink I've ever tasted. I won't forget to mention that their chicken avocado wraps and Strawberry & banana rolls are clearly made with love...and fresh ingredients full of flavor!! Rama's Bistro is a new must-stop-through for me every time I'm in the area, and I recommend everyone!

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    Rama’s Bistro - Kids meal ham and cheese sandwich, grilled

    Kids meal ham and cheese sandwich, grilled

    Rama’s Bistro - Kitchen/ordering area

    Kitchen/ordering area

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    The Pullman - Bison

    The Pullman

    4.4(1.6k reviews)
    49.7 mi
    $$

    food and service was amazing! great atmosphere! highly recommend the hamachi crudo and pierogiread more

    I'm leaving yet another... 5 star review for The Pullman because every year I come dine at this…read morerestaurant I am blown away. First off, the most notable thing about this experience was the genuinely most amazing waitress I think I have ever encountered, Grace. Grace was the kindest soul, she took such amazing care of us and went ABOVE AND BEYOND. Me and my family will go out to eat now and say "she was good but not as good as Grace". Second off, The food was AMAZING per usual. I had the Wagyu steak and it was cooked perfectly, I usually hate going out for steak because I find it to never be seasoned as much as I'd like but this took the cake. The blue cheese dip with chips was so delicious, like possibly one of the best things we have ever tasted. We also tried to carrot cake sorbet which I know sounds odd but it was so delicious, you can tell the kitchen staff puts their heart and soul into this food. My husband got the special, which was like a Turkish ricotta stuffed pasta and it was AMAZING. Even my sister who got the wagyu burger, AMAZING. My only critique was the hostess was very rude to my family for no reason when we walked in which almost turned my parents off from trying to the most amazing restaurant. Luckily, the service got amazing after that. Everyone was so kind and helping everyone, just a great atmosphere. They also had the Knicks game playing which was great haha. I can't wait to come back next summer for my favorite meal despite living states away we will always make it back to The Pullman.

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    The Pullman - Pullman

    Pullman

    The Pullman - Savory porcini beignets - decent and would be much better without the cold cream under.

    Savory porcini beignets - decent and would be much better without the cold cream under.

    The Pullman - The Pullman

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    Bin 707 Foodbar

    4.4(1.1k reviews)
    26.3 mi
    $$$

    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.

    Great location and super cool ambiance. We stopped in for dinner on a road trip and were…read morerecommended this restaurant by a local. We both enjoyed a bottle of wine from a local Colorado outfit, a nice Pinot noir, and my wife had a burger, which is what the place is known for. We sat at the bar and the bartender was very attentive and friendly. The burger was pretty good as expected. I'm a big fan of duck so that's what I went with and going down it tasted pretty good but later than night it was clear I developed food poisoning and was up most of the night regretting my decisions. My wife and I shared the same meals and drinks throughout the day with the exception of dinner so it was evident the duck was the culprit. Unfortunate, but I'd recommend sticking with the burgers if you go.

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    Bin 707 Foodbar - Dining area

    Dining area

    Bin 707 Foodbar
    Bin 707 Foodbar - Their signature old fashioned

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    Their signature old fashioned

    Devil's Kitchen - Snow Globe & Gondola Dining

    Devil's Kitchen

    3.9(314 reviews)
    25.4 mi
    $$

    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.

    My wife and I were really excited to check out Devil's Kitchen during our time in Grand Junction…read more It sits up on the rooftop of the Hotel Maverick. We decided to drop in without a reservation. The host was honestly pretty weird about it. He told us he had to go ask his waiters if they would even agree to take us. Truth be told, that is a bizarre way to welcome paying guests. They ultimately found a spot for us. Then they abandoned us for a solid fifteen minutes before anyone even approached the table. We finally ordered our drinks and watched another twenty minutes tick away. I went with the CMU Centennial Manhattan. It is built with a Colorado bourbon, sweet vermouth, local hot honey, bitters, and a bordeaux cherry. A proper Manhattan needs a careful balance between the whiskey and the sweet vermouth to round out the bite. Honestly, they were just way too heavy-handed with that hot honey. It was so aggressively spicy that it just wasn't enjoyable. My wife ordered the Lavender Lemon Drop. Hers was actually perfectly balanced with a really nice citrus kick. We put in an order for the Deviled Kitchen Eggs. Another twenty minutes passed before they hit the table. They make them with a tempura fried egg white and an herb yolk. I appreciate the attempt at a crispy texture. They were decent but ultimately nothing special. My wife ordered the Bison Tip Pappardelle. I decided on the Roasted Dirty Hippie Half Chicken. They use a local Palisade beer marinade for the chicken. I ordered it with duck fat potato dippers and truffle yucca on the side. Another thirty minutes crawled by before the main courses arrived. Both dishes were just huge letdowns. The pappardelle noodles were completely stuck together in a starchy clump. The wild mushroom cream sauce was overly sweet and cloying instead of savory. The bison meat was tough and tasted exactly like plain boiled beef. There was absolutely nothing enjoyable about that pasta dish. My chicken wasn't any better. It had a terribly rubbery texture. It felt like it was roasted three days ago and lazily reheated. The skin was soggy and gross instead of crisp and properly rendered. The duck fat dippers were completely missing that deep, savory richness you expect when cooking with animal fats. The truffle yucca was actually pretty tasty. A good side dish just can't make up for a terrible main course, though. We didn't bother asking for a second round of drinks. The food was so poor that we skipped dessert and just asked for the check. The panoramic view of the Colorado National Monument from the rooftop is fantastic. A beautiful sunset just isn't enough to excuse a bad dinner, though. We expected a much higher-end culinary experience. What we got felt like a bunch of college students running a very disorganized experiment. I would definitely skip this spot.

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    Devil's Kitchen
    Devil's Kitchen
    Devil's Kitchen - Peachy Spritzer and Colorado old fashioned

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    Peachy Spritzer and Colorado old fashioned

    CarbEats - Carne asada salad plate

    CarbEats

    4.9(10 reviews)
    12.0 mi

    What a hidden gem! Lizabeth, (owner and chef) was just so friendly and sweet! She definitely puts…read moreattention to detail and love in her cooking. Her daughter, Emilina, works by her side and takes your order at the window of the cutest little eatery with outdoor patio seating. I ordered the breakfast burrito with fish as my protein (not on the menu, but later found out is a traditional choice in Belize where these two lovelies are from). My dad had the omelette with chorizo and bacon, full of vegetables and opted no cheese due to his diet. Both were delicious, especially accompanied by her homemade habanero sauce and chili sauce (chipotle like). I'm definitely happy we stumbled upon this place and met these two. I will be returning! Thank you both! As Lizabeth puts it, "you plant seeds where you go" and this seed is flourishing:)

    This is an adorable little place to get some breakfast or lunch. A young girl took our order and…read moreshe was so friendly and sweet! She even made sure to get a bowl of water for my dog. The breakfast burrito was fresh and very filling. It had a great taste and their habenero salsa was a delicious match. My mom had the breakfast panini and she enjoyed it very much. She was a little thrown off by the mustard they put on it--it was not listed on the description. We enjoyed our breakfast very much and would definitely stop again if we are passing through Parachute again!

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    CarbEats - One of our specialty burgers called The Olive

    One of our specialty burgers called The Olive

    CarbEats - Pork tacos( aka cochinita pibil) with pickled onions and cilantro

    Pork tacos( aka cochinita pibil) with pickled onions and cilantro

    CarbEats

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    Camp Robber - Great Elk Burger with sweet potato fries !

    Camp Robber

    4.1(342 reviews)
    63.7 mi
    $$

    First off the reception was very friendly and warm. The environment was very clean and inviting…read more Our server was extremely efficient and discussed the options. Food was very tasty and perfectly prepared. The portions were enough to bring food for breakfast. Thank you for the experience.

    "Camp Robber" may amount to highway robbery...hear me out:…read moreGot food to go, ordered online. Fairly smooth ordering process. Got chicken quesadilla appetizer for the kids, 1/2 rack of ribs, and street tacos (one pulled pork, one grilled chicken, and one beer battered cod) with beans and cilantro rice. The service was kind and I picked it up on time. The orders were hand-written on the boxes. Inside the store was pretty standard for a Southwestern style casual dining restaurant. Dark walls, decent lighting. So as far as affordability...here's where it fell flat. I'll say, the food was all flavorful. If it was taste alone, it would be a 5 star. BUT... The street tacos were comparable in size to Del Taco's street tacos... so...not much. For the price point, not worth it. The "1/2 rack" of St. Louis Style Ribs had a total of 4 ribs. Like...would their 1/4 rack only have 2 ribs?? The best value item was the chicken quesadilla, but we paid extra to sub sour cream for the salsa (my kids can't handle "spice"), and it came in a SMALL condiment cup. Ultimately, we polished off our dinner and had to supplement everything with other foods. Which we'd be fine with except at the price we paid, anywhere else would have easily left us satisfied. Ultimately, it was good and people were kind, so it just amounts to a big sigh.

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    Camp Robber
    Camp Robber - Buffalo chicken wrap - super yummy

    Buffalo chicken wrap - super yummy

    Camp Robber

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    The Reckless Roadhouse - newamerican - Updated August 2026

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