This was a hard review for me. At their very best Devil's Kitchen is a solid "above average" eatery. On an average day they are below average. (Based on my experience.) Their cocktails have never disappointed. Their service is generally good. The kitchen? What the hell goes on back there? Anyway, it's not cheap, buyer beware read more

Extremely unhappy with my experience here. The website and menu online are not up to date with operating times or current offerings. This is especially unfortunate as road trippers. We drove FAR off the highway to come here based on what was falsely advertised only to be told the kitchen was closed randomly in the middle of a Sunday at 2:25 PM. All they had was crap chips and unhealthy "happy hour" items akin to a school cafeteria. Also ... I'm sure they really close at 2:30, but don't have any concern for policy or customer service. We should have been able to place orders, but instead turned around and left. This is a glorified hotel restaurant, deceiving from the pictures. Go elsewhere. read more

Bad service and food. Great drinks. The updated view with the new Astoria building is terrible compared to the once beautiful monument backdrop. read more

Phone eats first. I had the Maine Lobster tail and fresh gnocchi with a sun dried tomato cream sauce. The fish was beautiful until a fly landed in my sauce. While my dish was remade - my date enjoyed his flank steak. It was tender for flank and flavorful. Service was friendly but seemed like she may have been new. Took a minute to get our wine order in. Lovely location and beautiful ambiance. Seems the dress code is a bit relaxed. read more

Devil's Kitchen - Maine Lobster Tail, fresh gnocchi in a sun dried tomato cream sauce. Delicious! - New American Near Me - Grand Junction, Colorado

Went for thanksgiving meal, my wife said the turkey dinner was good, I had a steak it was the smallest $55.00 steak I ever have had and not very good. The service was very slow, not in a hurry so that's ok, but you had almost tackled the wait staff. Great views of the grand valley and the Mesa. read more

I recently visited Devil's Kitchen, which is atop the Hotel Maverick at Colorado Mesa University. The ambiance was great, featuring wonderful views of the Colorado National Monument (until the sun set). The patio features small booths in refurbished ski gondolas, which looked great. The food was delicious, well prepared with fresh ingredients. Portions are generous. The desert selection is great, and will make you wish you might have skipped an appetizer. Although the beer selection seemed a bit skinny, the bar was well stocked, and the mixed drinks were done very well. Most, if not all of the staff are students, many studying Hospitality, and gaining valuable experience. I highly recommend this restaurant and will visit frequently. read more

Devil's Kitchen was great. Service was great, food great, view fantastic. Bananas Foster unbelievable.

We got the sour dough bread, deviled eggs and jambalaya. Deviled eggs was very different the egg was fried and the filling was a little dry. I think the flavor was great but needs a little moisture. The sour dough bread was very good. It's crisp and soft in the right places. And the spread was surprisingly sweet. The jumbalaya was very good. This chicken was juicy and sausage had the right amount of spice. This place used jasmine rice which was also different. I've only ever had the rice cooked with the meats. But none the less the flavor was not lacking. read more

We ate here twice. The first time, the food was very good. On our second visit for dinner, the food was very bad; we could not eat it. We were offered a refund, which we did not accept but are not returning. Too bad. The place is nice, and the service mediocre but food was good once. May be they changed chef. read more

I had lunch and dinner there and both experiences were excellent particularly my bison tamale I had for dinner... I did not expect something so spectacular in a hotel restaurant... But I would definitely go back and do it again but this time it is slower to really enjoy the unique flavors here... The old fashion I had at the bar was awesome as well and the rooftop bar is a nice touch. Great views read more

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While visiting Grand Junction for a business trip, we ate dinner at the Devil's Kitchen which is part of the Colorado Mesa University hospitality school. To start the restaurant is on top of the hotel on the 4th floor. It's stylish and modern and service was on point. I have to admit I wasn't expecting such a solid restaurant in a small city but yet they were creative and tasty. The duck egg roll was a bit more like a chimichanga in size but it was well presented and tasty. Probably should have been a bit smaller with 2 egg rolls instead of 1 big one. Especially if sharing. The hop and beet salad was very zesty and a huge serving. For my first time, I had the lobster and waffles which was really a crazy mix with agave instead of syrup. It really worked as the lobster was deep fried with Cajun seasoning to give you heat, savory and sweet in the profile. Cocktail menu is impressive and the Pallisade Punch was refreshing. Overall, well worth dining if you are looking for an elevated experience. Well done with the interns and students from CMU! read more

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Food was awesome and the view is to die for did take a little while for the food to come out still would recommend!!!!

The food was overpriced and too sweet. Chef covers everything in sugar including the croutons. Our waiter was lacking attention to detail. Atmosphere was decent and the place was clean. read more

Beautiful rooftop setting for the sunset. Excellent service and offerings on the food side of the menu. I often tell a test story to bartenders about a small town bar with a variation on an Aviation. Robert responded correctly and offered me his "Hang Glider". A++ read more

Have been here multiple times, the location and drinks and appetizers are great, but my recent experience dining was very disappointing. I ordered a medium rare steak with rice, and the steak came out dry and overcooked, and the rice came out dry and clumped together. Drinks took about 30 minutes every time they are ordered, and food took over an hour. All in all, I will not return. read more

Gals reunion. I was looking forward to this dinner and had every reason to be. The Pan Seared Salmon hit the mark! Tasty flaky salmon with toasted walnut, white wine lemon & dil sauce, aside rice and vegetables. Slayed. A busy night inside and a wedding reception on the roof deck and still the service was attentive and perfectly paced. The bar area appeared to fill in around 7. This is a great venue for groups or a date so I will be returning with my bf to enjoy the food together. read more

Devil's Kitchen - Pan Seared Salmon (gf) - New American Near Me - Grand Junction, Colorado

Wonderful lunch today while passing through Grand Junction, CO! We started off with the tatonka cruciferous which were tempura battered caulilini with a citrus aioli and buffalo sauce and pickled onions. I will say mixing the two sauces and adding a bit of the onions made the perfect bite! My husband got the bison burger and I got the tiger cobb salad which featured tiger prawns, bacon, avocado, tomatoes, pickled onion, giant croutons and I subbed feta cheese for bleu cheese. The salad also came with a lavender ranch dressing on the side. For once, my husband got a burger and I got a salad. Usually it's the other way around Everything was fresh and tasty! The shrimp were huge and loved the added bacon and avocado on there. I didn't try his burger but the potato scoops were on point! Crispy on the outside and soft inside. We sat out on the patio which wasn't too hot since we were underneath the shade. Service was a little slow since we were outside, but they were very attentive and helpful when around. Overall, great service and good food! read more

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We dressed up, made reservations, and drove there ready for a special night out. We got there, liked the view, sat down and... "Here at Red Rock Honda we sell the best cars in town!!!..." And for the entire meal, they did not play, but blared, the local radio station over their speakers. There goes the ambiance. There goes the mood and setting, and there goes your "nice" meal you hoped to enjoy. Mind you...this is a expensive restaurant so yah.... read more

Devil's Kitchen - Starting off with a honey lavender lemonade. - New American Near Me - Grand Junction, Colorado

One word...steak! We stopped here with a large group and we're treated to the most massive pile of beautiful steak you could ever imagine. The meal was really steak, rice and grilled cactus, but again, the steak. This is a beautiful restaurant in a beautiful hotel. It's a hospitality training facility associated with Colorado Mesa University, and staff is enthusiastic to work here. I recommend to anyone visiting Grand junction. read more

Devil's Kitchen - Yes, that's a plate full of beef - New American Near Me - Grand Junction, Colorado

An interesting dining experience; nestled above the low key town of grand junction CO- the waft of culinary (and ever so slightly pretentious) ambition is tangible upon entry. My colleagues and I were seated immediately without a reservation and taken to a secluded table, albeit wobbly. Our waitress expressed sincere excitement for the nightly special and complimentary amuse bouche - both of which were underwhelming. What was enticing - however- included the lavender infused bread w sage sweet butter, alongside other mains (pictured below); portions are hefty and some would say 'bang for your buck' so come hungry. If you're a lean but juicy game guy or gal- try the elk burger on brioche bun. If you like more ethnically festive flavors - go for the jambalaya. Deviled eggs -- WORTH TRYING. 6 per halfs per order. Cocktails: nice presentation and - judging from round 2 selections amongst the table - were bangers. If you don't welcome excess gazes from local patrons - avoid wearing beanies and perhaps lounge attire to dinner- although the unsolicited stares may be espoused from our new (and attractive) faces. Overall - 4/5. Keep up the culinary creativity! read more

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The ambiance is very classy here. It's located on the top floor of a hotel and has a nice view of the college campus. The food was flavorful and pleasant. read more

Devil's Kitchen - Vegetarian Wrap, Fried brussels sprouts, & Ginger Beer Mule - New American Near Me - Grand Junction, Colorado

Greeted by friendly staff. French pressed coffee was delicious. We sat inside, I'd recommend a sweatshirt because it can get chilly. Beautiful views and the food was outstanding. Definitely worth stopping in for lunch. We did brunch and next week we're going to try the dinner menu. read more

Devil's Kitchen - Moco Loco fried egg over burger shiitake gravy scallion fried rice. Amazing - New American Near Me - Grand Junction, Colorado

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Tasty food, limited wine list but there is a full bar. Deviled eggs, as you'd expect at a restaurant with this name were tasty. Rooftop patio is lovely, great spot for a snack or a drink. read more

Great spot at the top of the Maverick Hotel on the CMU campus. If the weather is nice the outside seating offers lovely views of the Monument and hills around the valley. The menu changes seasonally, also do some of the drinks on the pairing menu. Service is friendly and the food was fantastic. My 8yo was still hungry after finishing her mail and they brought her another one to she'd leave full and happy -- no extra charge! read more

This was a fantastic find on our trip to CO. The location is beautiful and has a great view. The food was unique and delicious. We had the deviled eggs app to start. They also have a full bar with great CO beers on tap. I had their signature burger and my wife enjoyed the Nashville hot fried lobster and waffles. The burger was very good but the lobster waffle dish was amazing. Best waffle I've ever had and a huge portion of chicken fried lobster. It was awesome - d I recommend a visit read more

Devil's Kitchen - Giant burger with awesome fries - New American Near Me - Grand Junction, Colorado

Student run kitchen, these fresh ingredients hand picked with seasonal rotating menu is hard to beat, especially with their happy hour drinks and food. The view from the top is magnificent, makes for a great date night out on the outdoor patio. Highly recommend! read more

Devil's Kitchen - Sausage plate was delish - New American Near Me - Grand Junction, Colorado

The food was awesome. We got the Nashville chicken sandwich and the burger. Both were so full of flavor. It was all juicy and cooked perfectly. Veggie sides were super good and cooked well. Would definitely come back. read more

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Elizabeth made some yummy choices on the menu. She was an amazing server and guide. I highly recommend the food, and the atmosphere is supreme. We will definitely be back. Make sure you call ahead for reservations because this place is popular! read more

Great food and excellent service. Our service was fast and our server was very attentive

The service was nice and the atmosphere on the roof top was amazing. We had been before and the food was great. Unfortunately not even close this time and I'm pretty sure now what I experienced was food poisoning. I got the deviled egg appetizer and I was feeling a little queasy around the time the food arrived - I couldn't finish my sandwich. Before I left the building I was throwing up in the lobby restroom. What was supposed to be a graduation celebration lunch ended up being a day/night of violently throwing up during the graduation ceremony and for the next 20ish hours. I wasn't sure if it really was food poisoning and I have a history of being allergic to all the things, so I thought maybe it was a food allergy I was unaware of. My hubby packed up a few leftover eggs thinking the same. I honestly really just thought it's an allergy, but then the next day he ate the leftover eggs and too became ill. Moral of the story...When you want to celebrate with someone other than your porcelain toilet you may want to go elsewhere. read more

Food was very disappointing 3/28/25 Salad was too spicy to eat The soup de jour was unavailable read more

The food was amazing not to mention the view from the rooftop outside. The service was on spot. Our server Ryan went above and beyond.. The display of making the Banana Foster was fascinating and entertaining, and not to mention delicious. read more

Made a 445 reservation in hopes that the restaurant wouldn't be busy and the chef could put out an amazing steak. We showed up and just as expected, one other table. Host sat us at a wall view when all other window tables with gorgeous views were open so we politely asked for different seating. Host had to go get approval for that. ‍ Finally seated and it took 15 min to be greeted and another 10 for simple drinks to be delivered. Our waiter had disgusting black hands from working on cars all day. My steak ($64) was overcooked, butterflied (without asking me if I would be okay if it was prepared that way) and incredibly dry. The manager on duty gave us a whopping 20% discount on the steak that I didn't even eat and the asparagus was soggy and overcooked. Wish I could give this a better review. read more

This restaurant has beautiful views of the Grand Mesa and Bookcliffs, and overlooks the Colorado Mesa University campus. Such a lovely ambiance. The food was very good and service terrific. We started with the fresh bread services which came with a basil honey butter. So good and unique. The butter had a sweetness because if the honey. I recommend adding a pinch of salt to your spread. We also had the grilled artichokes which was really good. Two halves and plenty of "chips", too. The Mojo salmon was delicious; not very temperature hot & perhaps a bit undercooked. Nonetheless the accompanying rice and spinach added a lot to the already well seasoned fish. The Devils Burger was packed with toppings and loaded with flavors. A lot going on and yummy. Overall, it was a beautiful meal in a beautiful restaurant. We'll be back. read more

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Found this by virtue of staying at the Maverick Hotel which houses the restaurant on the fourth floor. Spectator views including from large outdoor patio with fire pits, soaring ceilings and classy but informal ambience. As we told our server we were ravenous after a long day driving, they quickly brought the deviled eggs. These were an amazingly robust take, with the whites slightly crisped, and a rosemary bacon yucca mix overflowing the whites--truly one of the best renditions of the dish I have ever had. The seafood gazpacho was full of fresh shrimp and some lobster with tortilla chips to balance the spicy peppery flavor. Had the Best Slope salad with strawberries, blueberries, orange, greens and a side of steak which was served perfectly medium rare and still warm to the cold salad. Servers were a little distracted by the full room and took fifteen minutes to get me utensils, but generally friendly. Place was hopping even on a Sunday 830 pm; kitchen closes at 9 pm. A really nice ambience and very high quality food! read more

Devil's Kitchen - Deviled eggs with rosemary bacon and yucca - New American Near Me - Grand Junction, Colorado

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I "discovered" Devil's Kitchen through my parents, who live in the area. I was so impressed! The food is creative, fresh, and tasty. The service was fantastic and our server was so accommodating. We were there during the week, but apparently the Sunday brunch has lavender mimosas. Even though they are not served during the week, DK's wonderful bartender was able to hook us up. If you really like lavender, ask for the lavender to be doubled. The space is beautiful, bright with wood floors and floor to ceiling windows. Beautiful views of the city with the mountains in the background. I'll definitely go back the next time I'm in town! read more

Burger was good but the fries were the best part of the meal. Also ordered the Ahi which was pretty yummy. Beers and drinks hit the spot. I'd go back read more

Service was horrible. Seated in the bar and was totally forgotten about. Cocktail after a long wait was served w no straws or even a napkin. Hesitant on ordering the $48 ribeye so I ordered the chicken breast. Came smothered and soaked in a sauce that was like out of a bottle. I had to ask for another plate just to scrape the sauce off. The chicken looked like something frozen and reheated. Mini russets smashed a few times with a fork. Dry and worthless. 3 small carrots. Very disappointing. Forget presentation. Don't let the view fool you! I think some maturity with the staff would help. Serious training needed and don't understaff. read more

We had another awesome dining experience at Devil's Kitchen! A friend and I both ordered the salmon...was super delicious. The cake, for dessert, was moist and tasty. The view was beautiful from our table. Our server, Terra, never stopped smiling and she made sure our meals were perfect!!! She brought drinks out within a minute or two; our food within six minutes, and the restaurant was quite busy. She was also serving a large party and had other tables, but continued to check on us. Best place to dine and get amazing service! read more

Amazing food in a unique venue! Located on the top floor of Hotel Maverick, Devil's Kitchen is definitely not your ordinary restaurant. My partner and I went for a date night and tried out their ribeye steak, bolognese, and some desserts and none of it disappointed. We found out from our waiter that Devil's Kitchen is a teaching kitchen- so the chefs preparing the food are culinary students under direction of a head chef- and we would definitely give these students top marks! Everything was incredibly delicious, we would highly recommend stopping by! read more

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