Randy&#x27;s Southside Diner

•$$$

Definitely a five star experience *chefs kiss*…read more They do service by name here so you know that it is personable and that you're not getting someone else's order. The workers are very friendly and work to make your experience the best. The establishment itself is fairly small and can feel a bit crowed but they do what they can with the space that they have. The Elk Tartare was a new dish for me and I don't have any complaints about it, very well made. But the Cured Duck Breast is what I came for, and it did not disappoint. Cooked perfectly and complimented well with the green pico. If you have a chance to try Bin 707, I recommend you do it! Very well worth.

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

Dining area

See all

Their signature old fashioned

Trail Life Brewing

4.7(186 reviews)

What a cute place! When I arrived on a Thursday night it was POPPIN and they had live music which…read morewas a super fun vibe. You go to the counter to order and then find a spot where you can. They had plenty of outside area (a patio with seating and some open space where you can enjoy a drink while waiting to find a seat somewhere) which was perfect for me because I got a cocktail and Togo food. Lots of people had raved about the Massaman katsu curry so I had to try it! It did not disappoint! At first I was disappointed to see how full the bowl was but the amount was PLENTY! I was stuffed after a few corn and about half the curry plate. I am so happy I tried this place out! Will definitely be trying it again when I'm back in town!

I was immediately impressed by the atmosphere, as the place definitely has great vibes, and I loved…read morethat they had a wide variety of different beers on tap to choose from. I also really appreciated that they had hard kombucha on tap, which was a unique and welcome option for me. I spent most of my time out on the outdoor patio, which is very nice and was filled with lots of people hanging out, making for a really lively and fun environment. However, my biggest complaint about this place was that the food was pretty bad; while I understand that it's primarily just a brewery, I was still quite disappointed by the quality, especially since the menu items were not cheap. Come for the beers, skip the food and same yourself some dough figuratively and literally.

Environment

The Swiss melt with fries. This was the best "grilled cheese" ever. The apples and bacon jam on it was absolutely delicious.

See all

The tap!

Pufferbelly

4.3(231 reviews)

1.8 mi

Pufferbelly exceeded our expectations…read more Unassuming from the outside, the food a service was a step back in time - in a good way. We sat in a booth in the back, with a view of the active railroad tracks. The Hatch Chili Omlette was delicious. The highlight of the meal was the giant cinnamon bun.

Service here is always great and friendly…read more The NM Green Chile is very good and has some kick. We had a wide selection of pancakes, biscuits, eggs Benedict, hashbrowns, toast, coffee and fresh squeezed orange juice. The English muffin was hard but everything else was good.

Interior

Giant Cinnamon Roll and fresh squeezed OJ

See all

Cafe Sol

4.3(314 reviews)

This used to be one of our favorite local breakfast spots, but it's really gone downhill. Service…read moreis minimalist by design, ambiance and decor are nice but dark & dreary during the winter months due to the lighting. I could mention several criticisms of recent managerial decisions, but I'll just limit it to one. The "American Breakfast" has disappeared, replaced by an a la carte ordering model. I assume this reflects price creep and the reality that the market will not support a $20 counter-service breakfast (especially one that prompts for pre-tipping) when a comparable $12 option is available across the street at a full-service restaurant. Combined with long wait times and lukewarm food, caused by either amateurs in the kitchen or lackadaisical food delivery by the counter-staff, Cafe Sol has regretfully moved to my "occasionally OK" list.

It's Veterans Day. Just ordered a Fiesta grain bowl with fried chicken and I need to unload some…read morethoughts. The chicken was seasoned with some sort of magic, firstly. The greens added a little kick, the onions perfectly sliced; almost paper thin. The green chiles cut into little morsels add that Smokey bit we crave when we think of fiesta style foods. There were bits of queso fresco crumbled over the whole thing, giving that tang. Even the brown rice was treated with the utmost respect and has the most amazing flavor and hearty texture! Lastly, I'm sure someone back there made that citrus crema from scratch and I basically licked that little ramekin clean! Thank you, thank you! A stop anyone in Junction will not regret!

Interior

Breakfast Sandwich* **

See all

Interior view

The Goat and Clover Tavern

4.1(460 reviews)

Food was excellent. GOAT chips are worth the trip alone. We went in the late afternoon. Everyone…read moresuper friendly. Service was outstanding . Ask for Romiah!!

Prior to arriving in Grand Junction, I had looked up dinner options and the menu for this place…read morelooked really interesting. So we stopped by on a Monday evening for dinner. This is very much an American version of an Irish pub - basically an American bar with all sorts of green everywhere. The hostess was welcoming until she went to seat us at the table right next to the door when there was tons of open seating. So I asked for a different table and she seemed put off by the request. Our server was Brittney and she took our order. I ordered the Highlander Sliders and hubby ordered the Irish Stew and the Malted Vinegar Chips. I checked to be sure the sliders would be well done. When our food arrived, it all looked fairly good. The sliders were burnt, though. Well done doesn't equate to charring the outsides. They were dried out because of that but the sauce they use helped. They sliders came with fries. They were good. Hubby liked his stew but the chips didn't have any vinegar on them and were overly salted. They were served with French onion dip so that was good. Overall this was somewhat of a let down. I was really looking forward to a good dining experience but they missed the mark.

See all

Bangers and Mash, Garrison Sammy & Potato Soup

Feisty Pint

4.1(280 reviews)

1.8 mi

Visiting on 12/11/25 Read Yelp reviews and sounded good…read moreWalked in no hostess - sat @ bar made eye contact with female bartender. She proceeded to make drinks walked by numerous times - didn't say a word I went to unattended hostess stand and grabbed my own menu and sat back at bar. Bartender again saw me ignored me for another few minutes and I left Don't bother with this place not welcoming at all !!

My husband and I are huge Triple D fans so when we passed through Grand Junction we had to make a…read morestop. We went on a Wednesday evening and were seated right away. Ryan was our server and he was friendly and prompt. We ordered the cheese curds to share-so good! I had the Greek grilled cheese special and my husband had the Rueben. We ate half and are so full! Generous portions for sure and the sandwiches were good.

Self tap area

Tim's Roadkill

See all

Buffalo Chicken Sandwich

626 on Rood

4.5(383 reviews)

•$$$

A Hidden Gem in Grand Junction!…read more The escargot with a hint of blue cheese was absolutely incredible -- rich, garlicky, and perfectly balanced. I also had the steak served with a fresh salad of spinach, pears, pomegranate, and goat cheese -- beautifully plated and full of flavor. The service was outstanding. The staff stayed late without rushing me while I enjoyed a lovely conversation with another guest, which says a lot about their hospitality. Between the food, the wine, and the warm atmosphere, this place is a must-stop when visiting Grand Junction. Highly recommend for anyone who loves great food and genuine service.

We haven't been in for several months. The service was great, as were the cocktails & wine. The…read moreduck was good & the halibut was really disappointing. We don't mind small portions... but these where exceptionally small. It's hard to know if/when we will be back. Usually the food is worth the price, but not this time. Halibut as a soup isn't a thing. A veg and starch are.

Cool lighting in the place

See all

Moody's Lounge

4.1(77 reviews)

1.8 mi

Great drinks, excellent service, great food!…read more We had the artichoke dip appetizer and it was very tasty!

It's rare to sample a cheeseburger that leaves a thoroughly positive impression. This one did…read more Why? Ingredients are often average or even sub par. Preparation can suffer, with key elements (tomato, patty, onion, etc.) sliding around each other, invariably slipping out. Excessive grease and an overall unhealthy result often ensues. Here, it seems that extreme attention was paid to everything. From the meat itself being grass fed black angus, to the tasty char / charbroil taste present in its preparation, to the cheese that seemed to perfectly complement the patty, to the unique approach that they used to triple sear the bacon for me-- it all worked perfectly tonight. This was not only a delicious cheeseburger, but the quality of ingredients, likely proving beneficial to your health. While I skipped the French fries as they use canola or vegetable oil (seed oil), making them a problem for me, the dinner salad was substituted. But with the side salad, the chef's attention to detail also emerged. It was replete with interesting and somewhat unusual, but healthful and rewarding ingredients as well. Service, pricing and atmosphere are all great. I'd say that for the $22 charged, you end up with a truly memorable cheeseburger. Worded another way, this tasted homemade. To buy these ingredients and prepare them with care, as they did here, doesn't happen by accident. While there are far more exotic and interesting "high-brow" items on the menu, if this is representative, the restaurant has some great offerings and genuine talent in the kitchen. I look forward to returning.

Lounge Area

Steak salad

See all

Rabbit hole cave hill bourbon

Spoons Bistro & Bakery

4.3(440 reviews)

3.6 mi

Great ambience and outdoor area but I don't like that you have to wait in line to order and the…read moremenu wasn't as expansive as I had imagined when I went.

Good portions, friendly enough service, you order at the front and get a buzzer for when your food…read moreis ready. This place is below a hospice care facility, plenty of parking out front and very peaceful ambiance, but a bit of an odd location. There's lots of indoor seating as well as an outdoor patio. The food was not super flavorful, but it was large portion sizes. The English muffins in the eggs benedict weren't really crispy, and the biscuits were a bit dry and disappointing. The spoons burrito was pretty good but white gravy on top instead of some type of salsa made it less flavorful than I would have expected. It was good food for after a hike but not sure I would come back here.

Order counter

.Avocado Toast..spoons Classic Breakfast.

See all

Beautiful day on the patio.

Scallywags Bar and Grill

4.3(24 reviews)

2.9 mi

This place is great! Fun atmosphere with karaoke and games! Great bartenders! Good food!read more

This is not just your average bar-food restaurant! Yes, it is a bar, pool hall, and game/place,…read morebut also solid good food that the owner places much effort to make the food uniquely good. Clean, fun place with service always pleasant, fun and timely appropriate.