Le Rouge Restaurant

Had a very nice dinner at the bar here last weekend. Service was helpful and efficient if a bit impersonal; food was fantastic and portions more than generous. Somewhat surprised at the limited list of wines available by the glass, for a place that bills itself as a «wine bar» in Colo’s wine country. Still, one of the best bets in Grand Junction.

Love this place. Ate there one evening last week on our way to Breckenridge from Las Vegas. Liked it so much we ate there again on our way back home. Best Steak Frites and Escargot I’ve ever had. Nicely sized martini’s — no skimping there. Ate at the bar both times and had very good service each time.
I’d definitely recommend this to anyone either living in or traveling through Grand Junction. I know I’ll eat there again when the opportunity arises.

Fabulous restaurant. The food was fantastic, the service was excellent and the atmosphere was very romantic. We went on Valentine’s Day and had an amazing dinner. We were full when we left. The only drawbacks were the limited menu due to the Holiday and the price. Our ticket was almost$ 100 and we both drank water. I would go there again for a special occasion, but it is not economically feasible to eat there very often.

Service was not bad, although restraint was very slow. My main complaint was the overpriced soup, nine dollars for what seemed to be a half cup. I love French onion so I gave it a try, I should have tried a taste first. It was very sweet, server said it was because of the cooked down onions, I have had plenty of French onion soups and this one was way too sweet. Not savory enough. I barely ate any and the server offered to take it away after she noticed I was not going to finish it. Kind of hoping she was going to take it off my bill since I barely had any. Anyway, the salmon tartar salad I had on special was really nice. Great wine selection with dozens of wines by the glass. However they just used standard corks (as opposed to the ones that can vacuum out the air) for the bottles so I have to assume many of the bottles were starting to turn.

Just finished a great dinner here. They know how to treat a steak and make a sauce. Vegetables were great. Wine list by the glass is limited but well chosen. And lovely service.
I had avoided this place only because I hate smelling like fry oil but they seemed to have solved that issue. Kudos. Just my personal pet peeve.
To get 5 stars I would recommend avoid stale bread (this place is French!), cold frozen butter, and pre-​made cold salads. But overall I am very glad I broke away from the winey and Rood (my usual haunts) and tried this place for dinner.
I will definitely be back!

Good food, nice place… kinda loud and sevice was slow. I would love to come back for a second try.
…however the slow service kinda killed it. The crab cakes were very good with the wasabi sauce.

Wonderful happy hour and a wonderful staff! Great food! Top notch place! The half price wines for happy hour lead into a fantastic meal on the patio!

My husband and I are here from Long Island to participate in Tour the Vineyards. We stumbled on this restaurant by chance. I had the Sea Bass and my husband had the steak frites. Best meal we had in a long time. Perfect including the friendly staff. Ended with Peach Melba. Five stars.

This place was a nice find right in the heart of Grand Junction. It’s quaint and lives up to the piano bar atmosphere, complete with the covered patio seating. We had the calamari and escargot. I enjoyed the escargot, being my first time trying it. The calamari was heavily breaded, which didn’t suit my taste. My boyfriend ordered the pot of mussels, which he enjoyed but it lacked a carb dish to go on the side, some bread with it would have been perfect for dipping in the broth it came in. I had the veggie pasta dish which was delicious! We would have stayed for dessert but there were Mosquitos trying to feast on us while seated in the patio. Overall, the food was wonderful, we would go back again.

I wasn’t sure what to expect, based on such mixed reviews on Unilocal.But I have to say that I am a fan.
We wanted someplace to hang out while the Farmer’s Market was being set up. Originally, we were drawn to Le Rouge by the idea of eating outside. Too hot for me to enjoy that thought. So we went inside to the bar.
I had seen a Facebook post from them about sharing a carafe of Sangria. Somehow that sounded good and refreshing. So we each ordered a glass (carafe sounded great — but we did want to get to the Farmer’s Market!).
I was delighted that the Sangria was made to order. Not sure what red wine was used — but the sangria included several blackberries and blueberries, a raspberry and an orange slice. This gave me a fruity but not sweet drink that was perfect for the hot afternoon.
We also decided to split an order of mussels. I love mussels and, even though they seemed a bit pricey here, we thought they would be a great bar snack.
OK, once we ordered them, we were brought a basket of really warm french bread with a lovely slice of unsalted butter. Heaven. And the basket was generous!
The mussels didn’t come quickly — but it wasn’t a long wait at all. And when they came out — it was a more than generous serving. And came with fries that were so crisp and greaseless. I cannot imagine having two orders for the two of us. The broth was light and full of seafood flavor. Great for dipping the bread and thank you for giving us a spoon, also!
We had great service from the friendly bartenders.
The dining room looked elegant and perfect for a celebratory meal. The lounge and bar areas were nicely decorated, but comfortable for a more casual meal. Another day, when it isn’t so hot, I would opt to eat outside — a very nicely shaded area to view Main Street.
I wish that they offered a real bar menu here. Lighter versions of dinner and/​or an expanded appetizer list. I see this as a place to have a fun or classic cocktail or glass of wine and snack away.
I also wish that they made a bigger deal about the daily specials — I didn’t notice the blackboard until I was leaving.
Sadly, the staff knew every client (except for us, on our first visit). To me, that means that they are not getting enough new people coming in. That is a shame, because this is a very tasty place and the service was just great.

Not a bad place to enjoy a meal. The scene is nice and well decorated and presented. The staff is friendly and they do a good job. My boyfriend and I enjoyed the snails as our appetizer. It wasn’t anything spectacular but we were glad that we gave it a shot. We loved dipping the bread into the garlic butter that the snails came in, it was a delicious idea. For the entrée I was rather disappointed in my meal. I ate the seafood pasta and the presentation of the meal looked like something that was just thrown together. The process of eating first begins with sight, and already I had lost my appetite. The green noodles were doughy and gross, and it came with with a cluster-​f#%$ of seafood. It seemed like the chef must have been thinking «hmmm, what to put with this dish. How about everything?» There was no continuity with the dish, no real great flavor, and ultimately I ended up just tossing pretty much all of it. Salt, and taste, salt, and taste that’s how my meal should have been prepared.

What an extraordinary dinner!!! From the moment we arrived (without a reservation) and were warmly greeted by the delightful hostess, we knew it would be a memorable experience. The vibrant yet relaxing ambiance, the top-​notch attentive service, the wallet-​friendly wine list, and the food … oh the food … delicious and beautifully presented, all contributed to a perfect dining experience. Le Rouge is an absolute MUST. Bön Appetit.

Great place to have a drink before you go somewhere else to eat. Their food is is the worst. Love the bartenders though. Jackie is the best!

Back again. Minestrone soup with white truffles mediocre. Ate at the bar again. Impressively slow service on food delivery. Bouillabaisse not even ok-​veggies fresh, broth not much more than tomato soup, seafood fishy, chewy, overdone. Maybe meat would be a better choice here. Overall, not a good experience tonight.

Nice restaurant. Fancy. The food was good I had the duck… delicious. Barely anyone in on a Monday night. Service is ok. Not the best but would go back.

Nice restaurant. Fancy. The food was good I had the duck… delicious. Barely anyone in on a Monday night. Service is good. Would go back.

Came here on a recommendation to try their NY strip steak, and found a nightly special on a Rib Eye that sounded good. Wow, was it good. The sautéed golden beet was awesome, and great to hear locally grown. Great jen in downtown GJ. If you are looking for a nice place and great food along with good service come on by.

Food was real good but it is not good for a romantic date because of the martini bar. kinda loud but food is real good,

Back again for another enjoyable evening sitting at the bar noshing and finishing up some business. Good food and service once again!

Great food, great company and a really enjoyable time.
Ambience: The French owner has pulled out all stops for the most authentic French atmosphere in this place — right down to the outdoor seating which is ideal for a warm evening dining and people-​watching. We went on a Saturday night when they had a really talented duo playing covers in a set that lasted 3 hours, non-​stop! The volume level was just right so it didn’t interrupt conversations.
Service: Friendly and not pushy. A little distracted at times, but our guys were a little new.
Food: Terrific. Very well designed menu that will have something for everyone. I had the scallops and ratatouille which was elegant and delicious. One of my friends had the French onion soup which was not the usual heavy, salty fare you get at most French restaurants. meanwhile the other had the duck which was perfectly cooked. The wine selection is great and the pours are generous.
Price: A little on the high side but very reasonable for a high quality French restaurant.
I will be going back next time I’m in GJ.

Absolutely Amazing food and amazing staff. I have traveled the world and this is one of the finest restaurants I have dined at. One of the staff members even had Sommelier training and was very knowledgeable on wines.
The local clientele at the bar was also very charming and fun to get to know. It is very cozy. If you prize coziness like the Belgians, you will appreciate this venue. The cocktail area is also nice and very eclectic.

A Special experience and a rare place. Great ingredients crafted into a limited menu of thoughtful offerings in a warm and inviting space. An unexpected find in a sea of bland, if you eat anywhere in this city, then choose this spot. No disappointments.

Great restaurant for such a small sleepy town. I had the special — Sea Bass and a goat cheese salad. And a great glass of French wine. Very unexpected. The reason I did not give it 5 stars is the fish was not cooked correctly. A little too done on outside and not on the

Location was great. We were 8. Great staff & the atmosphere was fun. A 2 piece duet was on the patio. Food was good. My salad dressing a bit tart and one dimensional but the greens & endives fresh and crisp.
The baby lambchops were tasty but just a tad rare, so it was chewy. The pomogrante sauce was terrific but it was not the original offering. Haricot Vert side was firm & sweet. My friends steak was med, a bit over cooked for him, believe it was sitting a while before it was brought to the table. Overall a good visit. Everyone seemed pleased with their selection.