Grand Junction Foodies Are Buzzing About These New Spots

Why is it that when one of Western Colorado’s most beloved restaurants closes, nobody seems to open up a similar restaurant? Grand Junction favorites like Golden Corral, 626 on Rood, or WW Peppers are all gone, but similar style restaurants are not what’s been showing up to replace them.

Instead, newer restaurants are showing up with premium Wagyu burgers, seafood-focused Mexican dishes, and hot pot, which have some people wondering if Grand Junction is becoming a true “food town.” Here’s a look at some of the new places in town that have customers talking.

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Why Yaghi’s Wagyu Burgers Are Drawing Crowds

When you think of Grand Junction, do you think of New York Pizzeria & Wagyu Burgers? Until recently, the answer was likely a no. Since last summer, Yaghi's New York Pizzeria & Wagyu Burgers has quickly become one of Grand Junction’s most talked-about newer restaurants. Elevated comfort food has arrived on the Western Slope, and you can get it at 630 N 1st Street.

Sushi Is Becoming Mainstream in Grand Junction

Sushi is no longer niche dining in Grand Junction. Restaurants like Yoshi Sushi, No Coast Sushi, and Koi Ramen & Sushi continue to attract strong local followings. Yoshi sushi, located at 2695 Patterson Road, has earned attention for its affordable rolls and fast-casual service. While I am not a sushi lover, it seems Yoshi Sushi’s growing popularity suggests plenty of residents are.

Seafood and Regional Mexican Cuisine Are Expanding Too

Seafood lovers and those who love Mexican cuisine have fallen in love with the Sinaloa Grill. If you enjoy mariscos, oysters, seafood molcajetes, and sushi options, then the combo plates at Sinaloa Grill are calling your name. You’ll find them at 2886 North Ave, where Grand Junction’s Hispanic food scene continues evolving alongside the city itself.

Surf To Turf Is Adding Interactive Dining Experiences

Surf to Turf blends sushi, seafood, Korean BBQ, and hot pot into one modern dining experience. If enjoying grilled meats, sharing dishes, and trying globally inspired flavors are your thing, head to Surf and Turf at 1100 Independent Ave.

Still Cooking! Grand Junction, Colorado's Oldest Restaurants

In a region that’s always changing—vineyards, oil booms, new ski towns—these restaurants still stand, feeding generations of Western Coloradans with hearty meals, familiar smiles, and stories that taste as good as the food.

Gallery Credit: Wesley Adams

MORE: 11 Colorado Restaurants on National Food TV Shows Have Closed

These Colorado restaurants once rose to fame as part of national broadcasts on the Food Network. Sadly, they are no longer in business. Scroll through the photos below to see these long-lost favorite places in the Centennial State.

Gallery Credit: Wes Adams