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 2024 survey of more than 1,500 diners 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 new restaurant openings were up 6% 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, Stacker compiled a list of the highest-rated restaurants in Grand Junction, according to Yelp 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.

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#30. Feisty Pint

- Rating: 4.1/5 (253 reviews)
- Price level: $$
- Address: 359 Colorado Ave. Grand Junction, Colorado
- Categories: Pubs, American
- Read more on Yelp

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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
- Read more on Yelp

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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
- Read more on Yelp

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#27. Tacoparty

- Rating: 4.2/5 (415 reviews)
- Price level: $$
- Address: 126 South 5th St. Grand Junction, Colorado
- Categories: Tacos
- Read more on Yelp

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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
- Read more on Yelp

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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
- Read more on Yelp

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#24. Taqueria Guadalajara

- Rating: 4.2/5 (43 reviews)
- Price level: $
- Address: 719 Pitkin Ave. Grand Junction, Colorado
- Categories: Mexican
- Read more on Yelp

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#23. Thai Number 9

- Rating: 4.2/5 (132 reviews)
- Address: 539 North 1st St. Grand Junction, Colorado
- Categories: Thai
- Read more on Yelp

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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
- Read more on Yelp

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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
- Read more on Yelp

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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
- Read more on Yelp

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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
- Read more on Yelp

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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
- Read more on Yelp

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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
- Read more on Yelp

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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
- Read more on Yelp

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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
- Read more on Yelp

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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
- Read more on Yelp

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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
- Read more on Yelp

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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
- Read more on Yelp

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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
- Read more on Yelp

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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
- Read more on Yelp

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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
- Read more on Yelp

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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
- Read more on Yelp

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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
- Read more on Yelp

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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
- Read more on Yelp

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#5. The Little Pink Truck

- Rating: 4.7/5 (32 reviews)
- Address: Grand Junction, Colorado
- Categories: Food Trucks, Salad, Sandwiches
- Read more on Yelp

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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
- Read more on Yelp

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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
- Read more on Yelp

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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
- Read more on Yelp

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#1. Roots Gastrohub

- Rating: 4.9/5 (22 reviews)
- Address: 401 Colorado Ave. Grand Junction, Colorado
- Categories: Gastropubs
- Read more on Yelp

This story features data reporting by Wade Zhou, writing by Jaimie Etkin, and is part of a series utilizing data automation across 318 metros.