The food, beverages and service are the best I have experienced. I feel welcome there and the food and beverages are inspiring. I had the Rudy gin based cocktail (SO GOOD) and parmesan chicken. THANK YOU PECHE. read more

Pêche Restaurant - New American Near Me - Palisade, Colorado

It's moved from a great dining experience to a quick table turnover experience, and when that comes at a high price, it's no longer special. We sat down tonight for our anniversary dinner and the place was only at ~50% of capacity at 7 PM on a Friday for the 4th of July weekend. We tried to order an app before dinner while we decided on entrees and wine to go with it, we were told they could only put in an app order at the same time as a dinner order. Really? You really need to move tables that fast on a Friday when it's half full? We've been coming here for years, but the hurried service is now very off putting. When we finished dinner and left just over 1 hour later, the place was maybe 60% full. We spent nearly $300 on our anniversary dinner and were rushed the entire time. The food was phenomenal as always, but the hurried atmosphere takes the fun out of a nice relaxing dinner out. We've been told this is at the direction of the owners and I hope they read these reviews. Péche used to be a special place for an excellent dinner out to savor and celebrate, but now it seems to be a table turnover priority, but of course along with high quality food. That hasn't been sacrificed, like the experience has. read more

This is truly an amazing dinning experience! Every bit was everything you'd expect and much more! We were met with such warmth and kindness I would go back on just that note. But the food left a lasting impression!!! Their menu changes all the time but it's worth every last bite! I will definitely be coming back!!!!! The Tika Masala was outstanding!!!! The cocktail are just as delicious and on point! My compliments to the chefs and owners! read more

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Superb dining experience in Palisade Colorado! Precise and spot on servers provide smooth delivery of drinks and food. Appetizer and main course are shareable and we still had leftovers. Make reservations as the restaurant is small and fills quickly. read more

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I have been to Michelin star restaurants that didn't leave as good of an impression as Pêche. From the friendly staff, to the perfectly orchestrated exhibition kitchen, to the UNBELIEVABLE food and cocktails, Pêche is truly an outstanding dining experience. The menu rotates frequently, ensuring the use of the most in season and fresh ingredients. My only regret is that I could not try more food. I CANNOT wait to come back. Grand Junction....you surely have built something special. read more

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This place came highly recommended by a number of people. I was skeptical when I reviewed the website as it looked like a more 'artsy' type of restaurant than I usually enjoy, but my wife said she enjoyed the last time she went here, so we decided to go. Here's where things went downhill. On Friday, I tried to make reservations for 2 for Saturday evening, but what it told me was that the restaurant was not booking any more reservations for 2 diners on Saturday (I checked all three of the options - dining room, bar, or 'kitchen). I kept checking back with no luck. So we selected another restaurant ahead of time, but decided to drop in and see if there were any spots open. To our surprise, the entire bar was open, as well as at least 3-4 tables in the dining room. We got seated at the bar. This may not seem like a problem, but throughout our entire meal, there remained 2 seats at the bar that never were filled as well as 3-4 tables. Either the restaurant reserves more seats for larger parties, or they're trying to game the system by making people THINK it's so popular that it's amazingly good. Either way, I was not pleased by the reservation process. Service was ok (a little hit-or-miss on speed), as was the atomosphere (a little loud). On the plus side, the food was actually pretty good. I personally think it's overhyped (I had the ribeye and my wife had the duck). Both were flavorful and well cooked, but we were a little underwhelmed given that we had an outstanding meal the night before at a different restaurant. After dining at Peche, we had actually wished that we had gone elsewhere given the cost per person. That being said, as I mentioned, this place was highly recommended by a number of people and I will say it has a very unique atmosphere as well as good food. Will we dine here again? No. But we were happy that we tried it. (Hence my overall rating). read more

Went to Pêche with my family of 6 after Thanksgiving and were treated like kings and queens by the Peche family. We ordered virgin pina coladas, a Negroni, and a yummy amaretto sour. The drinks were delicious and the pina coladas were so creamy and tasty. We ordered multiples of the appetizers with the butternut and sage ravioli being the favorite of the table with the gala apple salad being a close second. The raviolis were sweet and savory while the apple salad was tangy and vibrant. We also ordered the fig, pistachio, and corn salad which was delightful and fresh. We then ordered one of each entree with the accoutrement being the highlight of each dish. The steak was perfectly cooked, the pickled mango with the Ga' were delicious, the focaccia and whipped ricotta was a hit, the Osso Bucco was amazing and tender, the hummus and pickled vegetables alongside the naan and falafel were superb, and the smoked ribs with tangy bbq were a hit. Last but not least was coffee and dessert. We were stuffed to the brim but saved a few bites to share. The apple soufflé was heavenly, warm, and comforting. The deconstructed carrot cake was really good with the candied carrots being my favorite. To top it off, we saw a couple get engaged at the bar and he said YES! Amazing night surrounded by a wonderful staff, family, and positive vibes all around. Thank you Peche. read more

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The place has a great vibe--relaxed fine dining with a bit of an edge. They usually have good music playing that fills the whole restaurant, so it's definitely on the louder side. The food is phenomenal, and the way the staff presents each dish is almost artistic. Honestly, trying to explain the flavors feels like giving away spoilers--it's something you just have to experience for yourself. The reason for the 4 stars, though, is that when they get busy, the service really drops off. I had to get up and track down my server just to get a box, the check, and even some water. That kind of service isn't acceptable, and it came close to being a 3-star experience. It's made me reconsider whether I'd come back. read more

Food, service and atmosphere 10/10. I highly recommend the beet appetizer and American Ribeye. The portion was very large, we shared and still left full. read more

Pêche Restaurant - American Ribeye - New American Near Me - Palisade, Colorado

4.5 stars. We were lucky to get a table without a reservation, get there when they open for that chance. Salmon appetizer was very good. Thai entrée and crème brûlée were exceptional. Perfect wine list - small but diverse. Awesome service. read more

Incredible experience, as always. (1) Hamachi: so fresh, so delicious. Had this sweet, lemon sherbet that went with the fish beautifully (2) panzanelle: bread, burrata, greens, and tomatoes. Fresh. Bright. Filling. Yummy! (3) Ribeye steak: fat cut off, served on a hot rock. Beautifully seasoned thin, crispy fries. Charred greens. Perfection Everything here is always great. Ambience is a little crazy when facing the kitchen but otherwise great. read more

Pêche Restaurant - Panzanelle - New American Near Me - Palisade, Colorado

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This is a late post from last year that I found in my drafts but in light of recent events regarding the severity of food allergies, I thought it would be constructive criticism for the restaurant. I hope that they have since improved. - - - - My sister had a reservation for this place since June, and had been so excited and raving about it. Unfortunately, this excitement was quickly turned into a dangerous disappointment. It is absolutely unacceptable that a restaurant and their staff are not knowledgeable in the menu they serve. When choosing a meal to order, my sister clearly communicated to her waitress that she has a severe, life threatening allergy to nuts and wanted to know if nuts were used in the Kona Kanpachi entree. The waitress was very confident and said there were no nuts in that dish. Immediately upon tasting the dish, she felt a reaction in her mouth and throat, bumps started to form, and it became difficult for her to swallow. A different waitress comes by and when asked again if anything contained nuts, she confirms that there were peanuts in the papaya dish of the Kona Kanpachi. Someone did kindly run out to get Benadryl but again, something must be done to prevent the negligence and ignorance of the product they serve. Not that any particular staff needs to fired - but management needs to do something: * train your staff better * be more transparent in your menu (literally this item just says "A journey through Thailand," what is that??) People have died in other restaurants where others have been careless with an allergy and this must be taken seriously. Thankfully, the Benadryl did help a little but if you care about your customers, do better and change something to prevent even more severe consequences to future patrons. Also they had the audacity to still ask them to pay the bill while she was still struggling to breathe. 0.5 star for the Benadryl 0.25 star for apparently delicious fries that came with the ribeye 0.25 star for coming to their senses and comping the meal. read more

Every single thing we ordered was amazing and I feel like we ordered almost everything on the menu so you really can't go wrong. A great spot for a special occasion dinner or if you just want to treat yourself. Friendly and attentive service, cozy seating with books to flip through if conversation lags. read more

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My husband and I went to Peche on a Thursday night. To celebrate my birthday. The service was excellent. The drinks were superb. I ordered an old-fashioned and my husband ordered a cosmopolitan. Our entrées were delicious as well. My only disappointment was the Foie Gras, it was a bit too velvety and smooth for my pallet. It tasted aerated with a bit too much butter. Everything else was an A+. read more

Small town big flavor! Pêche isn't just "great for Palisade," it's great flavors and fantastic portion for the price. The steak was RICH and all the appetizers were fresh in terms of creativity and ingredients. The waitress did make a snarky comment that "they don't care about Yelp reviews" which is odd considering they say their goal is "to create an environment where you and your company feel welcomed, where you will receive lovely service provided by a gracious team." But here I am anyways. I also thought it was odd that the bar couldn't make ANY off menu drinks. Not even small substitutions to the alcohol. read more

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As you can see, my Yelp reviews are seriously lacking. But there's a thought process behind that. Unless I'm blown away beyond belief (on either side of the spectrum) I'm just not inclined to review. And I can safely say that my meal at the bar at Pêche two nights ago was hands down one of the top three meals I've ever had in my roughly 5 years in the State of Colorado. Why, you may ask? I've broken it down below. 1.) Service. I've worked in luxury hospitality for the last 16 years so I'd like to think I know at least a bit about what makes five star service extraordinary. And this team truly gets it. The night I was there the team was unfortunately in a bit of a short staffed situation, and made no bones about it when explaining entrees may take a bit longer to come out than normal. But when you looked at the dining room and kitchen and saw how in alignment every one on the team was, from the bartender (props to Sarah for her incredible service) to the line cooks and the exec chef who could be found everywhere from serving tables to mixing cocktails, every single team member worked hard to make the guest experience as special as possible. 2.) Food Quality and Presentation. It doesn't matter what you order off the menu, you're going to receive a gargantuan plate of food that looks just as beautiful as it tastes. I had the Foie Gras to start that was as soft and delicate as butter, and accompanied by the most decadent brioche I've ever eaten. I followed with the Middle Eastern which had home made falafel and several sauces to enjoy. I also splurged on their French Fries which were incredible. All this may have not been cheap, but for the incredible amount of food you get, and the quality of the ingredients, I couldn't have asked for better value. 3.) Ambience. This restaurant proves that high end dining doesn't have to be pretentious. The dining room was packed on a Thursday, and everyone from families to business types to those enjoying wine country like I was filled the restaurant. The room is cozy, comfortable, and filled with energy. While I would have probably dimmed the lights a tiny bit for a tad bit more intimacy, that's just a personal preference and didn't steer away one bit from the engaging atmosphere. I'm confident that you'll see Peche in the Michelin Guide in the next 1-2 years the way they are going. That scares me though because I want this neighborhood spot all to myself (I'm fortunate to live a short 45 minute drive away!) I can't recommend Peche enough for the incredible service, unmatched food and drink quality, and the fact that you won't find anything like this in Colorado. A must visit on your next trip to the Western Slope. read more

Pêche Restaurant - The Middle Eastern - New American Near Me - Palisade, Colorado

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I visited Peche on a Friday evening during Mother's Day weekend. It was easier to make a reservation than 3 years before. Before you called the restaurant and left a voicemail and hoping for a response. Now you can reserve even for 1 person on Tock. Their menu is still quite eclectic. I sat at the bar near the front and watched people. No T.V.'s. There is a separate chefs counter. I got a very pink Hibiscus Fizz. Very tasty and fizzy. I asked for sparkling water and got a liter bottle of Mountain Valley from the Quachita Mountains of N.W. Arkansas for only $10. My salad course was the English Pea with burrata and freshly baked sourdough bread. A creative presentation. I got a glass of the local Ordinary Fellow sparkling wine. Ideal for the burrata. My main course was their version of Tikka Masala. Lots of baked & roasted chicken with yellow basmati rice, pickled veggies, dips and Mexican fry bread instead of Naan. I finished with a decadent dessert made with house-made chocolate ice cream covered by Amaretto infused Chantilly cream dusted with cinnamon and served with 3 soft Lady Fingers. All for only $14. I was served at the bar by Kaitlyn F. She was very pleasant. read more

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My boyfriend and I visited on a Thursday night in the offseason (late April) and were one of 4 groups seated in the restaurant. He booked the chefs table seating option which we usually love. At peche, this seating is not quite as interactive as other places we go. The seating felt very siloed and besides having a view of the kitchen, that was the extent of the chefs table. This was our first time visiting, so I'm not sure if this is usual, but we didn't have one server. The bartender asked us for. Drink order and another person asked for our food order. We had no introduction the the restaurant, the menu, so we didn't really understand how to order. This was a huge mistake. We ordered two entrees, two appetizers, bread and dessert. While this may seem normal at any other restaurant, what we didn't know, but would have learned had we had a server come talk to us, was that the entrees come with a few sides. So we left with enough food for two more meals. This also meant we could have spent about half the money (and not cheap!). All in all, we would come back, but we just wish the staff had been more personable so we could have understood how the restaurant and portions work before ordering WAY too much food. read more

Peche ( pronounced " pesh" ) is an absolute gem and incredibly classy meal. It does run a little on the pricey side, so if that is a concern just stop by for an app or two to get a taste in between wine tasting! They have a sample menu online that is not 100% accurate but can give you an idea of what they may be service. I recommend checking the prices to ensure you are not shocked. They do not unfortunately have many gluten free vegetarian options outside of the salads- however the salads are beautiful and very flavorful. I had the simple salad and charred fig salad. The charred fig was my favorite of the two. My spouse had the hamachi that is served on a literal pillow of ice! Incredible. Each of the drinks and cocktails is meticulously measured and shaken- if you sit at the bar I recommend ordering one just to watch them make it with such care! The entrees are rather pricey, but I will say they each come with hand picked sides and are well portioned. This is a must visit to get the full palisade experience! read more

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We have always considered Peche a 5 star experience. Though we don't go often, we've always loved it. Our experience last night was disappointing, though, beginning with the music playing so loud we could barely converse with our friends (there were 4 of us) over the din of everyone else trying to talk over the music. Our food was delicious, as always. It was a busy Wednesday night, though, and the usual Peche good service definitely suffered. We ordered two appetizers to share. Ours came out first, the other couple's came 10 minutes later. Fortunately, ours was tartare so being polite and not eating it right away wasn't a problem. We had the same experience with dessert - ours came out first. After waiting 15 minutes for the second dessert and coffee, our friend got up and hunted down the waitress. It would be one thing if it just took a long time for food to be delivered but there's no excuse for the delay when it's the SAME course. Not sure if we'll go back. read more

10/10 would recommend. Loved everything we ate and service was wonderful. Surprisingly my favorite dish was the Charred fig (salad appetizer). It was phenomenal. Only complaint was that the restaurant was a bit too warm. I'm usually cold in restaurants, but it was definitely roasty in there. My husband was borderline sweating. The kitchen is completely open, so I imagine it's due to the heat from that. That said, would absolutely return again! ..Just maybe with short sleeves next time ;) read more

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I have tried calling multiple times and no answer. I was trying to send a bottle of wine to one of their customers celebrating a 70th Birthday but couldn't get anyone to answer the phone! STUPID! read more

What a gem in palisade! Every item was an experience with impeccable service. They truly touch on all 5 senses with each item and they've maliciously cultivated every step of service. I've been to a lot of great restaurants and this is up there! The cocktail menu seems like just the classics but they've all got a special presentation. Loved our server, wanted to take her home with us! Amazinggggg read more

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This is our favorite restaurant in Colorado and we drove up from Denver to celebrate here. The food and service are both top notch. We were seated on the same side as a booth that was comfortable and really romantic to start. We had a bottle of wine that was delicious and priced right. The star of our show was the Gà dish. I can't stop talking about it - it's one of the best dishes I've ever had and outshone the lamb we also got. The lamb was amazing, don't get me wrong, but the Gà was beyond remarkable. My only issue was my crème brûlée was a bit overdone and slightly broken at the edges. I'm including the cost of our meal since I saw a review saying they spent nearly $500. We had a bottle of wine ($125), an appetizer, two entrees, and 2 desserts for just under $300 before our tip. read more

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We got the pleasure of experience Pêche during a private event that was hosted at the restaurant. Everything was divine! It's has to be one of the best meals I've ever had. I had the ribeye and my boyfriend had the pork chop, both were perfectly cooked. Throughout the whole experience the servers and bartenders were extremely attentive and friendly. We also really enjoyed watching the chefs prepare our food in the open concept kitchen. read more

Pêche Restaurant - Ruby cocktail - New American Near Me - Palisade, Colorado

Our successful annual return - overall 7th visit. The title of this piece should be along the lines "Where are the Michelin/Beard reviewers?". Peche has been always a special place for us and it's certainly culinary heaven of the western Colorado. One might argue that there is no better place to dine between Denver and Vegas. But perhaps it's worth to talk about the genuine effort, innovation, and constant improvement. Here between the beautiful Mesas and Colorado River the Peche team offers beautiful twists on American and modern classics as well as international dishes which are honorably represented with authentic flavors of south east Asia, India, and Europe. All this is achieved using local farmer produce. We decided to go with already established classic appetizers: English pea and Tomatoes with herbs. Simple ingredients with 4 dimensional crunch and herbs which will satisfy every taste bud. This time tomatoes were sprinkled with crunchy bread crumbs elevating them even one kilometer higher than last year. And peas with burrata disappeared within a minute. Entrees here never fail. Three courses of Tika Masala, Lamb, vegetarian Mexican plate showed careful attention to spices which would amaze amaze amaze everyone who experienced big places in London, New York, LA,... Rice with chutney in Tika, Rellenos with smoked pepper sauce, and caponata with lamb just fit perfectly and will make the once a year experience worth it. This place has been always a phenomenal experience and it only gets better every season. Our big applause to chefs and entire staff. If you are looking for great drink - try aviation. My dear brother in law had in total 8 of them over last 3 years there. Poor bar tenders must still feel cramps from shaking that beautiful beverage. read more

Ok hands down the best restaurant in the area. It's pricey but the food quality and original recipes is just off the chart. Started with the ravioli as an appetizer and it was the best tasting I have ever had. I got the Carolina BBQ and can say I've never had something that tasted so good. Service was outstanding. Vibe and ambiance was quite comfortable. Highly recommend just save up a bit as this place will set you back well over $225 for two with drinks. read more

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Shared an incredible night here with a group of friends on a road trip in Colorado. The restaurant is quaint, the service absolutely over the top, and the food (presentation/flavor/use of local ingredients) was really impressive. On our 9-day trip through Colorado, our group agreed Peche was our favorite. Special shout out to the owner Ashley for providing over-the-top service! read more

Pêche Restaurant - Falafel entree/Mediterranean spread - New American Near Me - Palisade, Colorado

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Wow! I lived in Chicago for 15 years so when I found out a cook from one of Chicago's top restaurants opened a restaurant in Palisade I booked a reservation right away! This place lives up to the hype! One of the best meals I have had since moving to Colorado a year and half ago. The Moroccan lamb and sourdough bread were the stars of the meal. The fig and burrata app were a close second. I will definitely be back next time I am Palisade. Book your reservation today! read more

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My husband and I ate at Pêche during a trip to Palisade and it was one of the best restaurant meals we have ever had! The interior was beautiful and with the open kitchen, we were greeted at the door with the most delightful smells of delicious food. The classic cocktails were wonderful and prepared with care and attention (and served table-side!). The food was picture perfect and tasted as good as it looked. Very creative menu with interesting preparation of quality seasonal ingredients. We will be making dinner here a priority whenever we pass through Palisade. read more

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We always go to Peche for special occasions. It is amazing to have such an incredible chef in the small town of Palisade. The menu is always unique, changing seasonally to use fresh local ingredients and so much better than any big city restuarant. The combination of flavors is over the top! I absolutely love this place and we will continue to recommend it as our own 5-star restaurant in western Colorado. Peche is an incredible dining experience! Just GO! read more

Great food and wonderful service! We had the ribeye and cochinita pibil. We were recommended this place by the owner of restoration vineyards. We were lucky enough to be able to walk up on a Saturday and get a table. Highly recommend reservations as this place is THE place to dine within the area. Their story is also quite wonderful. I typically post photos of food but I took a breath and it was gone! The ribeye was incredibly tender with a great chimichurray sauce. The Mexican inspired tacos have great flavor... the Adobe chili sauce was phenomenal giving it great heat! The corn tamale pudding was a good twist on a side. The Chiccarones and avocado blend was a bit off but still good flavor. Great wine selection. You can tell they put thought into each selection and were quick to guide you to a good pairing! read more

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The restaurant hits all of the criteria you want - warm and non-pretentious ambiance, creative and innovative meals, and pleasant experienced staff. It is very reasonably priced when compared to similar restaurants in major cities and always makes for a great evening. We make it in as often as we can. read more

Pêche management was incredibly rude to our party We won't be returning We had been looking forward to the experience read more

Phenomenal. Talk about a taste experience. We were a party of 4 and each ordered something different so we could "round robin" our dishes. Each one was a flavor journey not to be missed. Our minds were blown by the simple things that the chef elevated to being a taste experience. The sour dough. Crisp yet tender. Superb. Charred romaine. This simple side became a "how did he do that?" experience. My husbands rice dish that seemed to morph flavor wise with every chew. Indescribable. EVERYTHING was amazing from the helpful staff (it was our first time dining at Peche), to the menu choices, to our soufflé at the end of the meal (like eating a cloud). (Order this early as it is our understanding it sells out every night.) We will definitely make Peche our go to splurge when we are in town next time. Cannot recommend highly enough. read more

We lucked into being able to walk in but I'm sure you usually need reservations. The service was perfect--friendly and professional and they work together almost as if choreographed. The food is made with care and love and presented so nicely. Perfect temperature on the food -- too hot to dig right in so it builds the anticipation! We were basically moaning and definitely smiling with delight with each bite. So much food; we couldn't finish it all! read more

Pêche Restaurant - South Carolina bbq and tikka masala. Scrumptious! - New American Near Me - Palisade, Colorado

Food is amazing! Fresh and flavorful. Atmosphere is very relaxed but elegant. I would go there every time read more

Holy moly! My short Colorado trip was not intended to be a culinary escapade. Coming from Chicago, most restaurants here don't seem to be catered to foodies. Except for Peche! My sisters and I were excited to find out the chef used to work in Alinea. It shows! The menu was amazing. We did have to reserve a month in advance, and we are glad we did. The place is packed! One "but" would be the cocktails. They were either not inventive enough or not balanced enough, or both. Everything else was on point! read more

Read the glowing reviews and it was also recommended by a foodie friend and neighbor here in the Vail Valley. We booked a 6 pm dinner before an early morning flight out of GJT and could not have been happier with the choice (we did Fidel's for lunch on the way back a week later, also superb). We sat at the bar and so were able to interact informally with the bartenders and wait staff which made it very nice for just the two of us. You can sit in front of the cooking area but we were happy at our end being a little more calm (just drink making and not flaming grill tops!). "Fine food" in service quality and food prep (and prices, of course): I had a rib eye served over a small platter of heated stones and sprigs of rosemary - perfectly cooked. Excellent wine list. read more

Unfortunately Pêche did not meet expectations and was very disappointing. We had been told Pêche is the best restaurant in the valley and coming from LA we had to try it. My fiancé and I went last night for my 40th birthday. We are people that like to sit and the bar and talk with the bartender so we booked a seat at the bar. The bartender does not really engage with customers. He barely talked to us when we were wrapping up the bill and he was drying glasses. Had we known we would have gotten a table and might have received better service from waitress. Next the salad said it had black truffles according to menu. There were no black truffles or flavor of truffle whatsoever. The salad tasted like citrus and salt in greens. The waitress said there is truffle oil in the dressing yet still no hint of it. Had we known there was no black truffles we would not have ordered the salad. Next the platter line Mexican cuisine plate had no protein anywhere in the dish. We asked the waitress to explain what it came with and she simply said quesadilla chile relleno tostada but should have said there is no meat in anything. She could have better explained menu but I felt like she was in the weeds and rushed to take our order after we waited for a while and she realized she forgot to get our food order. They don't say it's vegetarian because it's fried in tallow. Never would have ordered this plate had we known there was no meat or seafood. Would have gone with the steak that our neighbor ordered and smelled good. The only thing that was good was the chicken in the taste of India plate. For all the rave I would not recommend going here for serious foodies. I left really disappointed. I could have cooked something better at home for my birthday and at a much lower price. Service was okay but again nothing to brag home about. read more

Pêche Restaurant - Salad that tasted like citrus and salt. Chicken skins we're crisp and very salty - New American Near Me - Palisade, Colorado