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Have to say if it was not for Yelp I would have miss this fine gem. Staff is very friendly, and food was defiantly fine dine quality. Had their fish of the "moment," that was a fresh very lightly seared white fish in a pumpkin sauce that made everything work together. Crowd looked mostly business travelers, and is worth experiencing wether for business or casual pleasure. Thank you 626 I will look to return when in the area. read more

The interiors are very nice- trendy, warm & inviting. The owner was at the door and greeted me on my way in & on my way out. Very friendly staff. The food and drink menu were pretty extensive and impressive. They have a tasting menu, but I was here for a quick lunch. I ordered half of the duck salad and enjoyed every last bite! It was loaded with fresh, unique flavors. I even loved the silverware- see my photos! I would go here again, for sure. I want to get a dinner here to experience more so I can give them 5 stars! read more

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

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Omg I'm so happy thy they are open and ready for business! Such a great experience visiting 626 after such a dry spell of great food and service. And Capn/ bartender Kirk was so great and accommodating! Thank you so much!!! read more

Eat before you go. Very small portions. Food was good but 600.00 for six for dinner. All us guys had a hamburger afterwards.

Everything was amazing! We were a group of 4 and all tried a variety of things. The staff was very professional, the restaurant was well organized and clean, and the menu was superb. We got the wagyu burger, the fried chicken, the fish tacos, and split the calamari. Can't say enough about how good this restaurant was. Highly recommended! read more

Amazing food but it's fine dinning so expect to spend a lot. This is a place we go to for special occasions or happy hour. We wish we could afford going there more often but it's worth the wait. read more

After hearing about this restaurant from a friend and seeing 626 on Rood partaking in the Palisade Peach Festival, we couldn't help but make our own reservations. 626 did not disappoint! We tried the mac & cheese that included lobster and white truffle oil. We also shared a few entrees that included a roast rack of lamb, the beet napoleon, and an apple wood smoked duck salad. To finish off our wonderful foodie experience, we had an amazingly refreshing sorbet containing cucumber and mint. A wonderful restaurant all around! Thank you McKenna for your service! We will certainly ask for you when we return. read more

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

We had just spent hours traveling from Denver and I called ahead to see if there was any chance for a late seating. Not only were the staff able to seat us, they got us an amazing table, full menu and some of the best service we'd ever experienced traveling. Food was spectacular, wine was delicious and there is no doubt that not only will we visit again if we are in Grand Junction, I would dare say it's worth driving hundreds of miles to experience 626 on Rood in it's fullest. Thank you for all the work you put in to be a truly phenomenal and exceptional restaurant. read more

We happened to find this restaurant while driving through to Salt Lake City. We had an amazing knowledgeable server. We ordered couple plant based starters, main courses and cake with ice-cream. All was very delicious! If you search for high quality plant based food, go no further! No processed beyond meat etc. read more

This restaurant surpassed my expectations. From the pictures of other posts, the food didn't look that great, but it was quite delicious. We got there late and was only able to order some items from the shared menu. Everything was good, the pork belly lettuce wraps were our favorite. I would definitely come back if in Grand Junction again! read more

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I ordered the duck sandwich. I was not disappointed. Great flavor, but not salty. I ordered the sweet potato fries. They weren't from a bag! Fresh cut and fried. The portions were perfectly sized. And the presentation was spot on. The chef cares about his craft here. The main reason I came here was because it was the only place I could find that allows dogs. I'm sure there are others but I'm glad I came to this place. They gave my pup a treat and a fresh bowl of water. The dessert was amazing - get the peach thing. read more

626 on Rood - Bring your pup! - New American Near Me - Grand Junction, Colorado

I like fine dining, so 626 is one of my favorites for GJ. The food is always delicious, and service is top notch. I love having date night here. read more

Although pricey, this place is pretty good! Service was phenomenal, though the restaurant was very slow when we went so that may have had something to do with their attentiveness. Food and drink selection can't be beat. I had a Chardonnay flight which while tasty, wasn't a great value for the money. I think I was only served like 2 sips per wine, so I probably wouldn't go this route again. For food we tried the oysters which were $1 (Sunday special if I remember correctly) and they were very fresh. I would definitely come in again just for them! I also tried their soup special which was a curry gazpacho and was very good. For my meal I had their fish special which was a type of Hawaiian Marlin. It as served with pesto in a tomato-pepper sauce. The fish was cooked perfectly and the flavors were amazing together. The serving was quite small though, so make sure you order other things to fill your stomach! My friend ordered the lobster mac which although very rich, was tasty. We finished with the peach galette which (not unlike the other things we tried) was delicious. It was a great meal! read more

Food is excellent and probably one of the best upscale dining options in Grand Junction. Impressive menu selection for the meat-lovers and vegans at the same table. Wine selection is good as well. Only down side is that it took an exceptionally long time between courses for food to arrive. read more

If you're looking for an upscale experience, this is it. The menu changes as various locally sourced items are or are not available. From appetizer to dessert you are guaranteed to experience some exciting flavor combinations. For example, the peach calamari is amazing. Even something as simple as pot roast is great. The duck salad will not disappoint and is not your typical salad. For dessert grab the peach Napoleon. And don't forget...you're in Palisade. The local wine list is great and they offer lots of other choices. read more

I sat on the patio and enjoyed the breeze. The music was nice and set a soft, festively romantic mood. I had a book with me and prepared to settle in. My excellent server Aaron let me camp out and always showed up just in time to take my next course order. I started with a filthy martini with blue cheese-stuffed olives and their Blue cheese escargots with rice waffles. Wow! The dish was garlicky and buttery and delicious. Perfect escargots. I didn't get a lot of blue cheese flavor, but it could've been overpowered by the vodka and olives. Next I had the Ahi tartar with the Mrs Wiggly Australian rose'. The ahi was of excellent quality, held together by a light spicy mayo, it was well paired with the wine; a nice portion for someone wanting an alternative to the average pre-dinner salad. Last, I had the yummy Dessert Espresso Martini and their Palisades peach napoleon with vanilla wafer and berry mint en glacé. The martini had an elegant blend of chocolate, vanilla and coffee, and they threw in a chocolate truffle and rimmed the glass with ancho chile powder. It was a dessert unto itself! The napoleon was incredible: peaches perfectly in season, wafers crispy and golden. I look forward to my next visit to Grand Junction, and to 626! read more

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

Still the best restaurant in Grand Junction, in my opinion. The food is always superb and the cocktails are pricey but worth every penny. I try to make up special occasions so I have an excuse to go here! read more

I had the burger and it was excellent. The meat was delicious and the brioche bun was sweet and flavorful. The onions and bacon was a good addition to the burger also. Best burger I have had in a long time. read more

We are not sure why it took us a year to find this place, but it will now be our regular place for dinner anytime we are in Grand Junction. We started with the tuna tartar, delicious then followed that with the heirloom tomato caprese. It was amazing!!! The half portion was more than generous and was perfect for the two of us to share. I had the lamb, my boyfriend had the Waygu roast, neither disappointed and his mashed potatoes were some of the best I've ever had. We had the local Palisade peach desserts and again yum! Previous reviews mentioned the excellent service and we found this to be totally true. Angelina took care of us and she was incredibly knowledgeable on both the food and wine menus. We will be back, and we will send friends! read more

Fantastic experience tonight ..... Patrick , our waiter, absolutely made our night ! He was fun, engaging, had great recommendations, and never missed a beat. Food was good, drinks were great , but most of all, service was outstanding! read more

Highly pretentious overpriced place. Ordered medium rare wagyu beef burger it arrived blood rare leaking blood onto the plate. Told server they offered to cook the same patty some more, I didn't want that. They offered to remake it I agreed. I figured six to seven minutes tops. My partners primavera pasta arrived. I tasted. Pasta was chalky and it was very garlicky. 25 minutes later she had finished her dish and the burger never returned. I said we were leaving. Captain Kirk(this is how introduced himself) the server bartender gave me the check. Didn't bother to comp the mineral waters or make any gesture of concern. The chef was walking around with a glass of wine wearing a baseball cap which is never a good sign and he never bothered to acknowledge or apologize for the mistake. Pretentious is really the best word I can harvest for this place perhaps they have eaten in nice places but they don't know how to run one. Ironically the street is named Rood. Telling. read more

I write my reviews based solely on food so 626 gets 5 stars. However, I find the prices to be a bit ridiculous for dinner. For instance, the wagyu tenderloin is delicious but it is $39 for the "large" 6 Oz portion (ha). That's for meat and potatoes. The meat was amazing, cooked perfectly. Upgrade to truffled smash (because why wouldn't you) and add amazing vegetables and you're looking at a $50+ entree that doesn't leave you that full. I know, quality over quantity, but like that is a lot of money for not a lot of food. It tasted great but not something most people can do every day. I usually go for lunch on Monday when I can. Lunch menu is much better priced. The wagyu burger is good and you can actually get it med rare. The truffled cheese fries are delicious. The duck salad and duck club are both great as well. Sunday and Monday are $1 oysters so I take advantage of that. Lobster Mac n cheese is good but lacks lobster pieces. Yellowtail tartar is awesome as well. Wine on tap, good martinis, full bar. Outside patio, nice ambiance, professional service. Nice place to splurge. read more

626 on Rood - 6oz wagyu, sub truffled mashed potatoes, amazing vegetables - New American Near Me - Grand Junction, Colorado

Went here for a business meal. Very nice higher end type feel. Very unique menu items and good service. read more

Great customer service, quality food, and wine selection. But I'm disappointed when I walk into a place with an expensive/classy atmosphere on their website/yelp and there are people in workout shorts/tank tops at the bar. Not the atmosphere I expected when looking at the prices of the menu. We had an appetizer, two small entrees and drinks. A total of $100....would gladly have spent more, but not enjoying the RELAXED dress code. So we left and went someone else to enjoy the rest of the night. When traveling in from California and seeing the reviews, I had certain expectations. My husband ordered two different mixed drinks.....attention to detail was not there. Nice place, but not a place we would make an effort to return to. read more

A rare 5 star rating for me, for several reasons. 5 stars for everything - service, atmosphere and FOOD. So much yes. Don't skip this one!! We showed up for a late dinner on a Tuesday night (after 9pm). Upon being greeted, we were told they were only serving their smaller "bites" menu at that time of night, which we were clearly disappointed about. After we sat down, our waitress told us that she checked with the chef and they were gladly going to offer the full menu - how awesome!! We started with the special appetizer which was a Grilled Peach Caprese Salad and was every bit as awesome as it sounds. My entree was the Wagyu Beef Roast with truffle potatoes and veggies on the side (do it, just order the veggies - it would be a pretty lean meal without them and they're good!). The flavors in this dish were great, the meat was tender and with the addition of the veggies, portion size was great. My husband got the Peach Habanero Shrimp with Black Forbidden Rice which was AMAZING. So good. This was also super flavorful, cooked perfectly. Smallish portion but still great. For dessert we got the Peach Napoleon - a layered dessert with sweet cookies, tasty vanilla cream and Palisade Peaches. YUM. Everything about this meal was heaven and I will recommend 626 on Rood to everyone! We hope to be back soon. Thank you! read more

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Overpriced mediocre food - the ahi wraps and quesadillas were worse than mediocre - and amateurish pretentious service. Good for a glass of wine but I would recommend dining at Bin 707. read more

This is certainly one of the upper echelon restaurants of GJ, and rightfully so. It has all the trappings of a fine dining restaurant, coupled with consciously sourced ingredients, and across the board professionalism. Pros: The servers are obviously drilled on food & wine minutiae by a ruthless taskmaster. On two separate occasions - once during lunch, and once for dinner - the servers knew the menu inside and out, the subtleties of the wines as well as the sources of the ingredients and correct pronunciations of the more arcane items. This is very refreshing, and impressed me right off. The level of server professionalism at 626 on Rood is staggering, and leaves every other GJ fine-dining restaurant I have supped at in the dust. There are no whiny or inattentive servers here. Of the several menu items I have tried, all but one were phenomenal. The breadth and quality of the cheese, produce and baked goods is mind-blowing. I can personally vouch for the duck salad and stuffed chicken breast. And the wine. Wine is obviously their forte, and if one is not careful they will leave "in their cups", as it were. Cons: Is the foie gras on the menu raised ethically and humanely? Is gavage /force feeding poultry innately cruel and irresponsible? I can't hold others accountable for my personal taste preferences, but the Citrus Cured Wild King Salmon Reuben was subpar. The consensus of the four people at my table who tried a piece of the sandwich was: The remoulade and carmelized shallots were either too meager or utterly devoid of taste, I'm not sure which. The sauerkraut was not sour in the least bit as if the vinegar had been rinsed from it. The "lox" was not salty enough. This sandwich was either improperly made or perhaps intentionally designed for more of a milquetoast palate who dislikes the signature taste of a true Reuben. I was excited to try this heretical sandwich, but I could not bring myself to like it. Perhaps I am too much of a die-hard Reuben purist. The general menu layout is lackluster for such a remarkable establishment. Is there really such a shortage of typographers /graphic designers in GJ? I can understand wanting to have complete control of an ever-changing menu, but a Word document with no formatting on white 8.5x14 paper with a copying machine? Come on, now. Also, please consider turning down the patio music a notch. It became distracting and overwhelming a few times. Overall, 626 on Rood is a diamond in the dust. It's not cheap, not casual, not too kid-friendly and not really concerned about the dietary trends /ethics du jour. Whatever they are doing behind the scenes, it is working. Bravo. read more

Whoa..Whoa... Whoa.... How did a place like Grand Junction get so lucky as to have a place like this pop up and hit you in the face with just some awesome food?? Inside interior was pretty sheeky.. The bar was beautiful and had Wine on tap. Wasn't to sure about it but hey 21stCentury so why not! Waitress and hostess were very nice, our bus boy was very attentive and my water glass I never noticed was ever refilled ( it would magically have water back in it!!) The bread and butter were so good I had to order seconds and then thirdsies ... They have a wine sampling called a Flight, I chose number 7, I am paid to lead not to read #7!! Lol the wine was awesome the price was awesome! Ordered the Heirloom and Duck salads.... Wanted to lather myself and hide under one of the Tomatoes and live there.. The duck was almost like a Ham, not fatty at all or greasy as we know it can be. The greens were super yummy and even had flavor of what they are suppose to taste like. I ordered the 3Oz and the Pork Chop.... Omg... The meat, was Juicy, tasty, and had a real just great taste. The pork chop had a rub and a Cherry BBQ sauce but man the rub on the chop mad me want to chew the pork right off the bone! ( which I did ..... Off the bone) Holy cow... Did I mention we had desert, now I watched two full grown men eat this one desert and were not able to finish it. It was called the DA bomb... And for good reason.. The sweet thang, had a layer of Guinness Foam with a Spicy Chocolate mousse layer! Omg... And did the Cherry Lavender Cake... Yes Conquered it all.. The glass for the da Bomb I also jumped inside with my mouth and wanted to scrape the sides clean... Like a window washer... Mmmmmm.... Yes yes... Enjoyed my meal will drive 9 hrs... Again.. For this great meal! Thank You ! read more

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Although this restaurant is considered one of Grand Junctions finer dining experiences I would say that it falls below the 5 star standard. The interior offers no marvel or wonder, it's a pretty basic room with nothing pleasurable to see. The food is pretty good. I enjoyed my pork chop, but I didn't want the leftovers. It just...wasn't good enough. It lacked a punch. The flavors didn't shine. The chop was over powered and wasn't the focal point of the dish. BUT the pecan pie, I could literally die happy drowning in its splendor. I'd give it another shot, purely because I feel that greatness is within this restaurants grasp. They just haven't hit it yet. read more

This was a seriously pleasant surprise. It was a Tuesday night. At 10am I was at work in SLC. At 1030am my boss is looking for volunteers to go to Grand Junction for emergency work-related shenanigans I won't get into. I'd never been to Grand Junction and am, at times, up for adventure, so I said I would go. At about 7pm I'm in my hotel room thinking of how I'm going to use my per diem. Yelp says 626 on Rood is both tasty and delicious. I shall go to 626 on Rood! The place was not particularly bumpin', but it's a random Tuesday night in Grand Junction, you know? I was quickly seated in a corner (next to a lady loudly and amusingly telling intimate details of her sex life to her friends, but I digress) and left to peruse the menu. I started with a wine flight, because this is a wine bar, right? The one I got had three great and unique white varieties. I sipped on them slowly as the rest of my meal came because I had to drive myself, and you know how that is. Next: some oysters. I got two raw and one fried. All were very fresh and delicious. The raw ones were served with some Asian inspired rice vinegar/yuzu/other stuff sauce that was very complimentary. The fried one had some sort of curry going on in the batter and it was wonderful. For my entree, I got the squid ink pasta with scallops. I was initially skeptical when it showed up at my table with only two scallops but between the pasta, the cream sauce, and the hearty portion of duck prosciutto in the pasta, two scallops sated me just fine. I was having such a good time that I went for a small dessert: three truffles and a glass of sauternes. Simple perfection. Yeah, it was expensive, but when you're working with a per diem that's okay, right? Service was excellent and I really kind of want to come back to Grand Junction sometime so I can come back here and take my husband with me because it was pretty fantastic. Well played, Grand Junction. read more

Food amazing! Service amazing! Driving from Scottsdale back home to Winter Park CO we wanted dinner. Found 626 Rood because of the dog friendly patio on our route. Lets start with our favorite family members and they had a water bowl and dog friendly place ready for them. (!) Onto the wine. Flights are amazing. Advice on wine pairing with my meal, spot on! Meals extraordinary. As well as fresh from the field vegetables. Angie, you are amazing! We booked a hotel in GJ. Too happy and full to drive home. read more

Our experience at 626 was far superior to the noisy, overcrowded Bin 707. The food was better, and the service was exceptional. We were celebrating Valentine's and my husband's 30th birthday. Everyone on staff knew we were coming, and knew it was his birthday (I had noted that on our reservation). It was a just a nice and warm way to enter the restaurant. Our server was fantastic. She was knowledgeable and a great conversationalist (but not to the point of annoyance). The food speaks for itself. We had the goat cheese patties, yellowtail tar tar, and the pork belly lettuce wraps for appetizers. All were to die for. My husband enjoyed his mozzarella curry dish, my mother-in-law devoured her flank steak salad, and I licked clean the tomato bisque soup. We also enjoyed the Spanish wine flight. For dessert, we had the marque de sade cake, the shoofly cake, and the creme brulee. All were excellent, but the shoofly cake was AMAZING. The whole experience was wonderful. We sat for two hours, enjoyed our food, our service, and the conversation. It's a great atmosphere, too. The whole place seemed so professional and relaxed, even on a busy day like Valentine's Day. We left happy and full. read more

626 on Rood is an undiscovered treasure! I ate there as often as I could, lunch and dinner, while I was visiting Grand Junction. All the food was beyond excellent, well prepared, beautiful presentation. Service was great but a little bit slow. I had a heritage tomato salad that was so good that I would actually consider going to Grand Junction from Denver just to eat it again. The buffalo meatloaf was to die for, the tuna salad the best ever. I can't say enough good things about this place. read more

Hello Grand Junction Yelpers! (or perhaps you're a visitor to GJct.) In any case, 626 is a MUST EAT AT place that should be on your itinerary and most definitely at the top of that "Where to eat on a special occasion." That's not to say the restaurant is only for fancy attire or occasions. It's great atmosphere for even a casual dinner. A little background if you will. I'm from Delta, just down the road, but now live in SF, CA. San Francisco is known for it's food, especially by your waist line. I dread my visits home because the food is just awful but 626 has changed my life! I'm looking forward to visiting during Christmas and any other time of the year. We asked for a wine recommendation and it was fantastic and on target. The food was crazy delicious. The portions were appropriately sized, no extra-large typical American portions. Thank goodness! The peach and mint reduction dessert was heavenly, and I'm a strict dessert critic. The service was a bit slow but when you're having that great of a time you don't really care...except you want more of that delicious food they're hiding from you in the kitchen! (I also know they were super busy when we were there so I didn't mind). You can guarantee I will eat at 626 every time I visit Grand Junction. It's phenomenal and would give any San Francisco restaurant a run for it's money and reputation. read more

What a wonderfully unexpected dinning experience in Grand Junction, never would have guessed that you could have such an upscale meal. Started with drinks.. Best martini w blue cheese olives I can remember having.. Hand stuffed olives yum. Dining companion had a Negroni, not to bitter , must have high end sweet vermouth. Oysters on Sunday n Monday 1.00 per.What else needs to be said .. Hamachi timbal was lacking seasoning although good I would have like a bit more, ponzu or soy to help it along. . Next course duck breast salad, the small is adequate if you are having other items. The smoke duck breast was smoked to perfection the salad was fresh and left you wanting more. Pork belly lettuce wraps, soft tender slabs of pork belly with an Asian slaw, one of the best dishes, seasoned well and, not to fatty, Foie Gras w palisades peach compote. The foie gras was nicely seared, and only a small dab of the peach compote was enough to carry the plate. Tomato and mozzarella locally sourced w home made mozzarella, half portion was enough when accompanied with other selections. The capers added a nice unexpected touch to a normal Caprese salad. Mac n cheese w lobster and truffle oil finished off the extravaganza. It had alot of truffle flavor but would have liked more lobster. The lobster chunks were to few and far between when consuming the dish. Our servers Lawrence was knowledgeable and friendly, he made us feel welcome. Side note the restaurant was pet friendly and had a nice patio so you could enjoy a very good meal with your furry friend. read more

The lunch menu was a bit sparse but the quality of my duck was fantastic. Duck can be very greasy if not cooked properly and this was perfect. The wine list is long and varied to make up for the lackluster lunch menu. The service was impeccable and there are vegan and gluten-free options available. If you dine here, please dress properly. read more

626 on Rood - Duck salad. Exquisite - New American Near Me - Grand Junction, Colorado

Excellent service & awesome, locally sourced food. Exceptional stand outs included the heirloom tomato salad & home-made mozzarella, the duck salad (perfectly cooked) and wagyu beef tenderloin. They use farro in many of their recipes, a grain that doesn't get much attention but is one I love. Lots of local beers but not so much wine. On the flip side, the list is quite varied & they offer flights & glasses & pichets & bottles. I really enjoyed myself & will definitely be back! read more

626 on Rood - Heirloom tomatoes & home-made mozzarella! - New American Near Me - Grand Junction, Colorado

What a great meal we had at 626 on Rood. The server was really knowledgeable and got us excited about the menu. We had the heirloom tomato salad which was scrumptious. I had the plant based scallops and really loved them. My husband had a salmon special that was equally delicious. Atmosphere is beautiful and it's not too noisy which I love! The bar and restaurant were full but we could still hear ourselves talk. The desserts sounded so good but we didn't try them. I had a local Colorado white wine that was so tasty! Great evening! read more

Is it weird I miss this place already? I was just there last night for Valentines Day and everything was just so delicious! We started off with the pork belly lettuce wrap and the pork belly just melted in my mouth. It was a combo of sweet and sour..perfect! We also had a bottle of red wine suggested to us by our server: sexual chocolate. Such an amazing bottle! For dinner I had the squid ink pasta with scallops. I was concerned it was a small potion but don't be fooled, it is filling! I couldn't even eat dessert I was so full! I can't wait to come back and try more on their menu! read more