No offense to Grand Junction, but we never expected to find a restaurant this fine in a relatively small town. Very imaginative cuisine prepared with a light touch, respecting the quality of the ingredients (some grown right next door). The night we were there they had a special menu featuring local peaches, including a delicious peachy variation on a whiskey sour, a peach and shrimp main course, and a couple of Peach desserts. For those less adventurous, the burgers were amazing too. The wine menu was very high quality and reasonably priced, featuring wine flights where they serve you three different wines of the same varietal or type - a really fun way to explore the available wines. Our server has worked there for 10 years in an industry where turnover is the rule rather than the exception, a real tribute to the owner/chef. She was friendly, appropriately attentive, and extremely knowledgeable. read more

We came to 626 on Rood for the vegan options and we were well taken care of! The plant based menu is thoughtful and creative. Our favorites were the hushpuppies and tofu scallops with grilled palisade peaches and red lentil curry. WOW! We regret not having room to try the vegan brownie, next time! Every single staff member we interacted with (about 5 in total!) were genuinely warm and friendly. A lovely experience all around! read more

626 on Rood - Tofu scallops and black bean burger, lots of vegan options! - New American Near Me - Grand Junction, Colorado

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Our waiter Josh was excellent and knowledgeable in the local scene. Paul and Patrick were extremely friendly too. We enjoyed the Lobster MAC N CHEESE as a shared appetizer. Our main entree choices, the Meeker Colorado Rack of Lambs and the Niman Ranch Flatiron Steak Salad (both great) for the stylized and quality of the food the price point was fair. Food was good but note menu selection is limited. Our first time here was enjoyable! Question the freshness of the Oysters before purchasing. Overall great choice. Tried Wood Cutters Daughter ... great beer! read more

626 on Rood - New American Near Me - Grand Junction, Colorado

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626 on Rood was recommended by our Airbnb host when we were visit Grand Junction, and we were so glad they did! The food here was delicious. I had their beed tenderloin and it was definitely worth its price! The staff were especially nice and accommodating. I only wish we had saved some room for their dessert, I'll learn that lesson one day! read more

626 on Rood - Beef tenderloin - New American Near Me - Grand Junction, Colorado

A quaint and elegant place that is most deserving of 5 stars. It begins with a warm greeting by exceptional staff. The bartender (Laura?) recommended drinks that were delicious and spot on. For dinner, I went with the braised waygu beef roast (shown in pic) accompanied by the truffle mashed potatoes and I also added the vegetables. It was absolutely amazingly delicious! My four work colleagues all enjoyed their meals as well. Our server (Angelina?) was perhaps the most amazing server I have ever had. She was very personable and helpful and attended to our every need with a personality that was out of this world delightful. I would highly recommend this place as a must visit. If I'm ever in the area again I won't hesitate a bit to return. read more

626 on Rood - New American Near Me - Grand Junction, Colorado

We got there and it was packed. The owner was the only one waiting tables snd running the show with the chefs. He moved as quick as possible and said they weren't seating anymore. I think he seen the disappointment on our faces and said if we didn't mind waiting he would seat us. It really wasn't long and was worth the wait. We got dumplings and spring rolls. They were fresh and very good. The best came after that. I had green curry and my husband had the red. It was so good. I highly recommend. Just be patient. He was understaffed as all businesses are struggling. It was definitely worth the wait. read more

Food is fabulous! Waitstaff went above and beyond. Loved the wine flights and the ice cream flight.

Excellent food! Great wine selection. Very friendly wait staff. Only 'complaint' is the space is fairly cramped. Maybe it is what makes it cozy read more

Expensive but the food is absolutely incredible. The waiter was kind and let us try a wine before buying it. We had the wagyu burgers and fries. We will be coming back. read more

This was a great find for my stay!! Fried oysters were divine and loved the smoked duck salad. Kirk was my server and was on point! Will definitely be back next time I'm in town. read more

626 on Rood - New American Near Me - Grand Junction, Colorado

I am so surprised at how nice the people who work here are. The food is amazing and they get a lot of their food locally sourced. Amazing drinks and lots of wine on tap. Super cool restaurant. read more

626 on Rood - Elk rack with great raspberry Dijon and sweet broccolini - New American Near Me - Grand Junction, Colorado

Being on a work trip, I've been to a different restaurant each meal this week. And I think this restaurant has been my favorite yet. We didn't make a reservation, but luckily they were able to accomodate us immediately. This place is pretty swanky and small, would be great for a date spot and/or girls night out. Our server was extremely friendly and had great service. She knew her stuff on the menu and was willing to help us out on any questions. We started off with the peach glazed habanero calamari and the fried oysters with curry aioli. The calamari had an asian twist to it, it had more sauce on it than I was expecting in a calamari. The oysters were tiny this time, but the curry aioli had a nice punch of flavor! For entree, I was stuck between the duck salad or the lamb rack. Our server recommended to do the half salad and 2 rack of lamb. I think next time, I'll just get the rack of lamb mainly because it was way too much food! My co-worker and I shared the salad b/c it was a large portion for just a half portion. The rack of lamb, I highly recommend it. It was absolutely delicious and full of flavor. The meat was as tender as a filet mignon with flavors of a ribeye. It came with cabbage gratin which was also very delicious. My co-worker got the center cut sirloin and it was also cooked perfectly and delicous (i tried a bite). Apparently, the chefs randomly added mushroom and onions to the entree for no reason (not part of menu) but it was still yummy. Impeccable service. Great food. Will have to come back and get the lamb AGAIN! Update: came back tonight with a friend at 6:30pm with reservation. The place seemed to be hoppin' and our waiter this time was a gentleman. Given it was Easter Sunday, and the few restaurants that are open, it was a bit busier than the last time I came. Service was a bit slower than before and less detailed... My rack of lamb portion seemed a bit smaller this time around and I wished I had gotten the full rack b/c there's just a lot of inedible fat on each rib. read more

This is a great place for a special occasion the food was absolutely incredible, the drinks were also very special. The service was some of the best I've seen. The ambiance is also very interesting and special. We will definitely return. read more

A great place to stop and dine if you are passing by! We arrived on a Thursday around 7pm. The place is pretty spacious but was completely full when we left at 8:30pm. First I would like to note that it was really nice that they source many of their ingredients from farms near by. We started with two small dishes from the specials menu as our appetizers. Both of the pepper dish and the caprese dish were good. For our main dishes we went with the scallops dish and the shrimp. The scallops was by far our favorite. The plum surprisingly went well with scallops, the sauce and the lentils that came with it were excellent as well. The shrimp was ok but nothing special. Finally for dessert we went with the maple pecan for two. It was amazing! Highly recommend. I could have easily eaten all for myself. Here are my ratings: Scallops/plums dish: 8.5 Lavender shrimp dish:7.5 Pepper (special menu): 8 Tomatoes Caprese: 8 Maple pecan pie: 8.5 read more

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Excellent on all scores. A bit pricy for some of us to go frequently. Great service and the ingredients are first rate. Wonderful ever changing wine offerings read more

This menu has all the makings of an extraordinary dining experience. Unfortunately, the execution fell flat. The black bean croquettes were pasty. The salsa verde on the shrimp was under seasoned. The flank steak was cooked perfectly. The Malbec wine flight was excellent! The restaurant was decorated for Halloween with employee decorated jack-o-lanterns of the most creative sort, including Seymour from Little Shop of Horrors! read more

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Everyone was so welcoming and friendly. Sat at the bar and was treated like an old friend. The food was excellent and the drinks were even better. read more

We had a wonderful experience at 626 for a casual date night. The customer service was absolutely wonderful, the food was perfect and the drinks were delicious. I've been looking all over town for a place to order an espresso martini (besides my home kitchen) and 626 nailed it! We're also plant-based and their menu had many tasty options. Thank you 626 on Rood, we will be back. read more

Atmosphere is lacking. Food was mediocre. Bartender didn't know how to make an old fashioned in a proper glass. Service was slow (we just stared at our drinks on the bar waiting to be picked up...way too long). But they price up their menu items so they "feel" fancy. read more

Excellent! We're going make it simple, "This is the best restaurant in town, if: food is fresh, organic/vegan options plentiful, drinks superb, hordevours exceptional!" The waitstaff is the best trained, professional, attentive, and considerate. Not just young staff that can't wait to go drink a beer... Again, best 'high end' dining in GJ if there is such a thing. Not cheap, so if your afraid to pay $200 for excellent go elsewhere... read more

I always stop at 626 on my business trips out to Junction. They have an amazing wine list and I have never had a bad dish here. The Farmer's Co-op salad is simple, fresh and flavorful. I love the Sticky Peach Calamari as well! Tonight was the first night I sat on the patio and would highly recommend that if possible. Their wine list is amazing as well! read more

626 on Rood - New American Near Me - Grand Junction, Colorado

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Great spot in grand junction. I sat by several loyal customers who had nothing but great comments about the place. The bartender Kirk was very friendly and had great knowledge of the food and wine selection. I started off with the riglos Cabernet from Argentina. It had tones of plum, tobacco, raspberry with a nice aftertaste. Solid choice. For an appetizer I had the meatball sandwich with a nice green tomatillo sauce and goat cheese. The sauce paired well with the heaviness of the meatballs. My entree was the squid ink pasta with scallops. It had a rich creamy white sauce while the noodles were infused with the squid ink to give it the right amount of saltiness. The scallops were absolutely amazing as well. For dessert I had this lemon crema brûlée that was out of this world. The lemon flavor really made this dish while the mix of the cool cream and the warm, crunchy sugar coating really hit the palate. I'll definitely come here again when I get a chance to come to good ole grand junction CO! read more

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My husband and I had the good luck to wander into 626 during a trip through Colorado. This place is a an absolute gem. We have lived in Manhattan and Los Angeles and the food and service at 626 is comparable to high-end dining in both those cities. If you are lucky, you will be fortunate enough to go to 626 on a day that Curtis is working. If you are very lucky, Curtis will give you his food and drink recommendations. If you are smart, that's what you'll order. Not to be missed are the Jalapeño Maragatinis, lavender shrimp and the prime strip steak. Be sure to ask for wine pairing suggestions as the wine selection is excellent and the staff are extremely knowledgeable. The ambience and artwork are carefully and thoughtfully curated and it shows. One of the best dinner experiences we've had in a long time. Highly recommended. read more

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My fiance and I stopped in here about an hour or so before they closed the other night. We decided to sit at the bar and had a great conversation with the bartender - being new to the area, we learned so much about the town and other local attractions. He was incredibly friendly and helpful and made the overall experience wonderful. In regard to food, we ordered the oysters for an appetizer, the lamb rack and lobster mac and cheese. Everything was WONDERFUL and had such great flavor! The ONLY thing I'd say is that we wished you got more lamb for the price (around $40), but completely understand that they source great quality and that meat isn't cheap! Definitely go! Hopefully we'll be back soon! read more

Great food, outstanding service. Highly recommend. We split the 626 burger and paid the plating charge so we each had an option on fries.

Ridiculous layers of complex textures and flavors, my mouth still doesn't know what just happened! OUTSTANDING! read more

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We selected special occasion on Open Table and for some reason they thought it was my birthday, even though I clarified with the guy when we got there that we gotten married a few days ago and were honeymooning around Colorado and that's what the special occasion was. We thought it was funny. They gave me a menu that said happy birthday. (We didn't inappropriately get anything for free--don't worry). The food though--was awesome. My pasta was soooo good! They were accommodating of my numerous dietary restrictions. I had a great wine flight and my husband had good old fashioneds. The waiter was very nice and attentive. Another waiter complimented my rings, which of course made me super happy. Overall a nice restaurant with good food. Our Airbnb hosts recommended it as well. read more

We love 626 on Rood. What a fabulous atmosphere. Landing here for happy hour is one of my local favorites. Great service, and quality food. read more

The only thing better than the superb food was the service. Patrick really took care of us. He was knowledgeable about the selections and passionate about service. Highly recommended! read more

Here's something not yet represented in the reviews, I think. I live in Seattle currently, and in Seattle, I get most of my work done in coffee shops and bars. I come to Grand Junction at least once a year for a very long few days because I was born here and most of my family is still here, and I find myself kicking around the house about to tear my hair out because no adult child fits very nicely in their parents' spare room and the illusion that I have nothing to do but kick around the house is just that. So I come to 626, where it's quiet and classy, with good service, seriously good espresso and wine, a full bar, and great food, whether I need a tapas-like snick snack between meals or a full meal. It would be successful in the "foodie" (who doesn't hate that term, but I use it because you know what I mean), coffee, cocktail, rain, and wine soaked city of Seattle. This is absolutely the place I would recommend if someone is in the city on business, is passing through, or visiting the fam, and needs to hole up to get some work done (preferably in a milieu that suits you - with the fine things you normally consider a given, and without toddlers, Tea Party folk and other small town distractions) or to just escape for a few hours and relax. I'm so happy that 626 is in this town (I'm here now - is the relief coming across through my words?). It really is my oasis in the high desert, good for both my productivity and my sanity. read more

I was debating between 3 or 4 stars and I settled on 3. I think they have multiple chefs in the back-- or at least two. Here's why I think that... We started with their foie gras. It was REALLY disappointing. It had no flavor and they didn't pan sear it. I was pretty disappointed. The next thing we got was their duck salad. WHOA! Best. Thing. Ever. It was seasoned perfectly. It was dressed perfectly. I still dream about that duck salad. Husband and I ordered our own entrees. I got their buffalo tenderloin. It was cooked perfectly, but it wasn't seasoned at all-- which made for a pretty bland piece of well-cooked meat. Their potato croquette? Also not seasoned. It was as if one chef in the back didn't season or use a hot pan and the other was perfect. I was disappointed with my dish. Husband orderd their Porter Braised Wagyu Beef. I was so jealous that I didn't order that. It was packed with flavor. Their truffled potatoes were so truffly and delicious. The reduction was spectacularly flavorful. The roast was tender and juicy. Both entrees came with some sort of steamed chard. It was under done... and also not seasoned. Blech. For dessert, they brought out their lavender lemon creme brulee. It was great. I really, really liked it. Despite their on-and-off food, we really enjoyed our experience. They offer a good selection of local wine, but they also offer some others. I'd say their wine prices are a little on the high side compared to other restaurants, but I don't think anyone goes to 626 on Rood to "bargain shop." read more

626 on Rood - Lavender lemon creme brûlée. Ohhhhh so good! - New American Near Me - Grand Junction, Colorado

The Spanish Wine flight (#6), heirloom tomato salad and calamari were excellent. Wines are rich and full without being too punchy. Tomatoes were fresh and the calamari was so good it could have been a meal on its own. Had the King Salmon as a main dish. I was surprisingly on the bland side but still decent. Service was thorough and attentive. Good place. Worth a return visit to try other things are their wide-ranging menu. read more

I had a wonderful experience with my girlfriend and dog at 626 on Rood. We are on the back patio with our dog. It's a beautiful, private patio with well-manicured flowers. Not a bad spot for dinner and drinks, or happy hour, or brunch. We were there for an early lunch. When we arrived, the staff immediately brought us a bowl of water for the pup. Very nice of them. I had a really great chopped burger. I'm somewhat of a meat guy, and you could taste the quality in this burger. The fries were fantastic ("626 Fries"). My girlfriend had a salad topped with steak. The salad was delicious and fresh, and had a great quantity of steak that was cooked perfectly medium rare. Evelyn was our server and she was fantastic. We had a great time and will be back with our dog next time we visit Grand Junction. Thanks Ev!! read more

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I now want to move to Grand Junction just to be close to "626 On Rood", as this restaurant became one of my favorites within the 25 minutes I spent there. The decor, color schemes, handmade European wineglass chandeliers and the overall attention to detail puts out a wonderful vibe and immediately tells you that this is an establishment where they care. Of course, none of this would be important if the food was not great. But it was. Absolutely and deliciously great. I had the small portion of the smoked duck breast salad (which was plenty big, and was sprinkled with toasted pinenuts, sundried tomatoes, chevre and in-house prepared bacon bits) and an espresso. Additionally, I took a bite (or two) of my husband's cheeseburger, which was made from steak (prepared rare) and topped with port wine cheese. It was insanely good and came with thinly-cut potato fries. I loved the subtle and delicate flavors of my salad dressing and the sauce that came with the burger. Everything was served and presented in a beautiful way without any pretense or snobbery,  which often happens at restaurants where cuisine is this exquisite. The service was fast and very friendly,  and we learned that the owner is also the chef who prepared our lunch. I could have sat there much longer and would have ordered wine but alas we were in a hurry to get back on the road. The price was a lot more reasonable than one would expect for a place of this caliber. Thank you, "626 on Rood"! Can't wait to be back. read more

626 on Rood - One of the best lunches ever!! - New American Near Me - Grand Junction, Colorado

It has taken me a while to do a review on 626 on Rood. Not sure why I waited. Especially as this is a restaurant that is very socially conscious - I love that! My original exposure to this place was at the Palisade Olde-Fashioned Christmas soup contest in 2014. They made a fantastic soup for that event which really impressed me. This summer, we went to several of their Field to Patio events. This is a must-do activity in Grand Junction during the summer. 626 teams with local farmers, growers, vintners, brewers....etc. What you get, for a very modest price, is a tasting menu featuring the local products (both food and drink) and a chance to meet and talk to the producers and the 626 chefs. We have now also eaten in their dining room. And it was a wonderful experience. We were well taken care of by our server. We were not rushed, it was a very calm relaxed meal. We chose a chicken liver pate to start. It was served with a wonderful balsamic onion marmalade and accouterments. I was suspicious of the pretzel bread provided for spreading, but it was actually very good and the saltiness complemented the pate beautifully. I had the squid ink pasta with scallops and housemade duck prosciutto. I'm not sure why I ordered it, as squid ink pasta has never particularly enthralled me. But I'm so happy I did. The texture of the pasta was lovely, a bit softer than al dente, but I can't imagine wanting this particular pasta firmer than it was. The prosciutto was mixed into the creamy sauce and the grilled scallops were perched on top. The scallops were cooked perfectly with that little crust on the outside and soft unctuous middle. It really was a perfect taste. My husband had a grilled pork chop cooked medium, as ordered. The fennel rub was delicious. The star of his dish was oddly the rutabaga hash. The rutabagas were from local farm and it was just such an unexpectedly flavorful accompaniment to the pork. Pork and root vegetables are great combination. I love a place that will serve a seasonal vegetable like a rutabaga and not just the same old veggies! We shared a plate of local vegetables as a side. You know some places you get a side order of vegetables and you get boiled carrots, a frozen broccoli/cauliflower mix, and the occasional canned green bean. Not here I don't even think I can remember everything that was on the plate. But there were roasted brussels sprouts, cubes of butternut squash and perfectly crispy whole green beans among other seasonal treats. To drink, we each had a flight of wines. I can't remember the name of mine but it was three different Italian reds. They were all good, and all on the lighter side of red wines. My husband had the combination called Willamette Dammit. These were all Pinot Noirs from the Willamette Valley of Oregon.I think his selection was better than mine, but we were both happy with with what we ordered. And this was a great way to taste six different wines for not a lot of money! Last BUT NOT LEAST, I love this restaurant because it supports local activities and charities. The Empty Bowl event that raises money for food banks - they are there, supplying soup Same for Palisade Old Fashion Christmas. I think when a fine dining establishment works to give back and to support local agriculture ... that is a class act! read more

I've eaten at quite a few "nicer" restaurants in Grand Junction and 626 on Rood tops them all for me. I highly encourage you to make a weekend reservation if you're thinking of eating here. My fiance, future mother-in-law and I ate here during Mesa State graduation, so that definately had something to do with why we ended up sitting down at 7:45pm. I moved to Grand Junction from Denver one month ago and do miss the diversity in restaurant choices I use to have. Our first night eating here was a special night for us as we finished setting up our new house in our new city. I ordered the Buffalo Tenderloin Medallions, red wine - juniper-rosemary marinated, pan-seared, shiitake red wine sauce with garlic roasted fingerlings potatoes. My fiance ordered the Chicken Breast stuffed with brie, organic spinach and sun-dried tomatoes, rolled in pumpkin flakes, black sesame seeds and panko, sauteed, lemon beurre blanc sauce and black rice. My M.I.L. ordered the Sweet Potato Agnolotti Pasta, basil - walnut pesto cream suace, oyster mushrooms, porcini "dust". Everything was wonderful. The only item we thought was not compariable to everything else was the black rice, it really did not have any flavor. But, we had never had black rice like this before, so maybe it was exceptional and we didn't even know it. Our waitress was very very good. She kept our waters full, our wines flowing and the three types of homemade breads coming. I've also since come in during their happy hour to check out the scene as I work next door. I really enjoyed their Olive Flight consisting of Lucques, Spicy Mix and Cerignola olives and their wonderful homemade bread with a few glasses of wine. As it was pretty quite on a Tuesday, I ended up talking to the wait staff quite a bit. I will be back, that's for sure. I can see 626 on Rood becoming our new celebratory restaurant for when family comes to visit or to celebrate. read more

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A wonderful experience in all ways: outstanding service, scrumptious food and delightful atmosphere. Traveling through Grand Junction, Colorado led to dinner at 626 on Rood! What a fortuitous chance to enjoy an experience that is comparable to the best experience that I have had bar none including Chicago, Paris and London. So happy to have had this lovely experience. Bravo 626!!! read more

AMAZING..... if you haven't been here before you should come! They have amazing food... the Lobster Mac n Cheese is to die for! Very friendly staff, delicious food and great drinks! Defiantly coming back!! read more

Great Food & even greater service. We phoned extremely late and receptionist was kind to allow us to eat at the bar. We super appreciated the flexibility. Their Bartender is World Class. Extremely knowledgeable about drinks & food. Fish plate was delicate & steak tender/tasty. Decor was interesting and well done. Our rushed evening turned into a relaxed " Experience". Kirk, our personal World Class Bartender was an excellent listener and conversationalist. This restaurant can make it in NYC or Paris. read more

Love this place and we consider in the top 3 go to restaurants in grand junction. Food is always cooked right and all the offerings have been outstanding. Service is fantastic as well. A very nice venue with an outside option but we prefer inside. Make reservations in advance as seems always busy which is no surprise. Definitely worth your time and money. read more