Highest-rated restaurants in Grand Junction by diners
Humans are creatures of habit. We tend to stick to our morning routines, rewatch movies we've seen time and time again, and hit up the same tried-and-true restaurants when going out for a meal. In fact, 35% of Americans say they rarely or never try a new restaurant they haven't been to before, according to a from TouchBistro.
But those numbers look quite different when you focus on younger generations—67% of Gen Zers and 40% of millennials in the U.S. say they visit new restaurants once a month or more. When it comes to deciding which new restaurant to try, younger generations are also more likely to rely on social media or online restaurant reviews, through sites like Yelp or Google. The TouchBistro survey found that 52% of Gen Zers have opted to try a new restaurant due to positive feedback on social media, and 67% of millennials have gone to a new dining spot solely because of favorable reviews online.
New restaurants in particular tend to garner a lot of online attention. About 50,000 new restaurants open each year in the U.S., and that number continues to rise. An analysis by Yelp published in June 2024 found that from May 2023 to April 2024. But some of the best restaurants in your neck of the woods might be those established eateries that customers have been visiting for decades.
To help you determine which spots—both new and long-standing—to try out, compiled a list of the highest-rated restaurants in Grand Junction, according to reviews from diners as of January 2025. Only restaurants with at least 20 reviews and a 3.0 rating were considered. Read on to find some inspiration for the next time you dine out.
#30. Feisty Pint
- Rating: 4.1/5 (253 reviews)
- Price level: $$
- Address: 359 Colorado Ave. Grand Junction, Colorado
- Categories: Pubs, American
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#29. Scallywags Bar and Grill
- Rating: 4.1/5 (21 reviews)
- Address: 509 28 1-2 Road Grand Junction, Colorado
- Categories: Sports Bars, Pizza, American
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#28. Agavero's Mexican Experience
- Rating: 4.2/5 (130 reviews)
- Price level: $
- Address: 569 32nd Road Unit 14 Grand Junction, Colorado
- Categories: Mexican
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#27. Tacoparty
- Rating: 4.2/5 (415 reviews)
- Price level: $$
- Address: 126 South 5th St. Grand Junction, Colorado
- Categories: Tacos
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#26. Four Winds Coffee and Tea
- Rating: 4.2/5 (39 reviews)
- Price level: $
- Address: 1235 Bookcliff Ave. Grand Junction, Colorado
- Categories: Coffee & Tea, Breakfast & Brunch, Bakeries
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#25. Pablo's Pizza
- Rating: 4.2/5 (341 reviews)
- Price level: $$
- Address: 319 Main St. Grand Junction, Colorado
- Categories: Pizza
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#24. Taqueria Guadalajara
- Rating: 4.2/5 (43 reviews)
- Price level: $
- Address: 719 Pitkin Ave. Grand Junction, Colorado
- Categories: Mexican
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#23. Thai Number 9
- Rating: 4.2/5 (132 reviews)
- Address: 539 North 1st St. Grand Junction, Colorado
- Categories: Thai
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#22. Pufferbelly Restaurant
- Rating: 4.2/5 (203 reviews)
- Price level: $$
- Address: 337 South 1st St. Grand Junction, Colorado
- Categories: American
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#21. Berna B's Classic Cuisine & Catering
- Rating: 4.3/5 (91 reviews)
- Price level: $
- Address: 2913 F Road Ste 101 Grand Junction, Colorado
- Categories: Breakfast & Brunch
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#20. Bistro 317
- Rating: 4.3/5 (46 reviews)
- Address: 317 Main St. Grand Junction, Colorado
- Categories: Desserts, Breakfast & Brunch, Cocktail Bars
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#19. The Hog and The Hen
- Rating: 4.3/5 (51 reviews)
- Address: 510 Main St. Grand Junction, Colorado
- Categories: Delis, Beer, Wine & Spirits, Grocery
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#18. Spoons Bistro & Bakery
- Rating: 4.3/5 (412 reviews)
- Price level: $$
- Address: 3090 North 12th St. Grand Junction, Colorado
- Categories: American
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#17. Dragon Treasure Chinese Restaurant
- Rating: 4.3/5 (164 reviews)
- Price level: $$
- Address: 2740 Hwy 50 Grand Junction, Colorado
- Categories: Chinese
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#16. Cafe Sol
- Rating: 4.3/5 (303 reviews)
- Price level: $$
- Address: 420 Main St. Grand Junction, Colorado
- Categories: New American, Sandwiches, Juice Bars & Smoothies
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#15. Bin 707 Foodbar
- Rating: 4.4/5 (1035 reviews)
- Price level: $$$
- Address: 400 Main St. Grand Junction, Colorado
- Categories: New American, Bars
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#14. Golosas Mexican Sandwiches
- Rating: 4.4/5 (51 reviews)
- Price level: $
- Address: 2958 North Ave. Grand Junction, Colorado
- Categories: Mexican, Sandwiches
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#13. Pollo Azado
- Rating: 4.4/5 (111 reviews)
- Price level: $
- Address: 304 North Ave. Grand Junction, Colorado
- Categories: Latin American, Mexican
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#12. Guru's Kitchen
- Rating: 4.4/5 (90 reviews)
- Address: 356 Main St. Grand Junction, Colorado
- Categories: Himalayan/Nepalese, Indian
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#11. Be Sweet Cafe & Bakeshop
- Rating: 4.4/5 (27 reviews)
- Address: 150 West Main St. Ste C Grand Junction, Colorado
- Categories: Cafes, Bakeries, Custom Cakes
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#10. PizzAmore
- Rating: 4.5/5 (87 reviews)
- Address: 683 Horizon Drive Ste 104 Grand Junction, Colorado
- Categories: Pizza, Salad, Sandwiches
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#9. 626 on Rood
- Rating: 4.5/5 (368 reviews)
- Price level: $$$
- Address: 626 Rood Ave. Grand Junction, Colorado
- Categories: New American, Wine Bars
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#8. Namaste Nepal Restaurant
- Rating: 4.6/5 (322 reviews)
- Price level: $$
- Address: 2692 Hwy 50 Grand Junction, Colorado
- Categories: Indian, Himalayan/Nepalese
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#7. Octopus Coffee
- Rating: 4.6/5 (407 reviews)
- Price level: $$
- Address: 759 Horizon Drive Ste F Grand Junction, Colorado
- Categories: Coffee & Tea, Breakfast & Brunch, Juice Bars & Smoothies
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#6. Smile Hot Pot
- Rating: 4.7/5 (27 reviews)
- Address: 550 South Ave. Grand Junction, Colorado
- Categories: Hot Pot, Seafood
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#5. The Little Pink Truck
- Rating: 4.7/5 (32 reviews)
- Address: Grand Junction, Colorado
- Categories: Food Trucks, Salad, Sandwiches
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#4. Trail Life Brewing
- Rating: 4.7/5 (144 reviews)
- Price level: $$
- Address: 436 Main St. Grand Junction, Colorado
- Categories: Brewpubs, Comfort Food, Cocktail Bars
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#3. Snooks Bottom Barbecue
- Rating: 4.8/5 (32 reviews)
- Address: 555 1/2 US 50 Grand Junction, Colorado
- Categories: Barbecue, Caterers
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#2. Alarado Biscuit Company
- Rating: 4.8/5 (110 reviews)
- Price level: $$
- Address: 2422 US 6 West Grand Junction, Colorado
- Categories: Breakfast & Brunch, Food Trucks
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#1. Roots Gastrohub
- Rating: 4.9/5 (22 reviews)
- Address: 401 Colorado Ave. Grand Junction, Colorado
- Categories: Gastropubs
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This story features data reporting by Wade Zhou, writing by Jaimie Etkin, and is part of a series utilizing data automation across 318 metros.