Restaurant near Audubon Nature Preserve in Grand Junction

Discover Ocotillo: Restaurant & Bar in Grand Junction

Ocotillo is a Restaurant & Bar at 2325 W Ridges Blvd, Grand Junction, CO 81507, on the Redlands Mesa golf course property. Come in for brunch, lunch, happy hour, or dinner, with craft cocktails, wine, and craft beer ready to pour. Sit-down dining, open patio seating, on-course refreshments, and private group space are all on the same property!

Hungry near Grand Junction's Audubon Nature Preserve? Welcome to Ocotillo GJ! Our Restaurant & Bar sits on the Redlands Mesa golf course property, not far from the preserve, a round of 18, or just a well-earned night out. Whatever the plan, Ocotillo is a place to sit down, slow down, and enjoy great food and cold drinks. We serve food and drinks throughout the day, from light bites to full meals. Come as you are! The setting feels comfortable whether you're still in your golf shoes or freshened up for the evening. There's no rush here. Grab a seat, order a round, and let the day unwind at its own pace.

So what kind of place is Ocotillo? A little bit of everything, in the best possible mix! We're a restaurant, a bar, a lunch restaurant, a bar and grill, a live music bar, and an event venue, all rolled into one spot. Drop in for a midday bite, come back for drinks after work, or bring the whole crew for dinner. It all happens under one roof.

Here's what's on the table at Ocotillo GJ:

• Brunch service to kick off a relaxed morning
• Daily lunch specials, healthy lunch options, and business lunch
• Salads, sandwiches, and burgers and fries
• Happy hour specials and happy hour appetizers
• Craft cocktails, a wine bar, and a craft beer selection
• Dinner service and family dining for the whole table

Lunch on a workday? We've got you! Daily lunch specials keep things fresh. Healthy lunch options are there when you want something lighter, and business lunch works when you're meeting a colleague or client. Craving comfort food instead? Salads, sandwiches, and burgers and fries cover the classics.

When the afternoon winds down, happy hour kicks in! Pair happy hour appetizers with a craft cocktail, a glass from the wine bar, or a pick from our craft beer selection. Then stick around for dinner service. Family dining means everyone gets a seat at the table, kids included.

Being on the Redlands Mesa golf course property gives Ocotillo a setup that's tough to beat. Sit-down dining, open patio seating, on-course refreshments, and private space for groups are all on the same property. Finish your round, hand off your clubs, and walk straight in for a meal. Out on the course? On-course refreshments bring cold drinks to you while you play, so the round keeps moving.

Ocotillo is where the day slows down after 18 holes. You don't need a tee time to stop in. Whether you played all morning or just want a laid-back meal near Grand Junction's Audubon Nature Preserve, there's a seat waiting for you at Ocotillo GJ.

Patio Views, Family Dining, and Live Music Fridays

Let's talk about the view! Few places in western Colorado give you a view like this one. Our patio sits open to the fairways, with canyon country stretching out behind it. It's the kind of scenery that makes you linger over another drink, and nobody here is going to hurry you along.

Grand Junction's dry climate means you can eat outside comfortably from early spring well into fall. That gives you a long season to pull up a chair, take in the mesa landscape, and let the afternoon go at its own pace. Grab a craft cocktail or a cold craft beer, settle in, and watch the light move across the fairways. Golf course views are a big part of what makes Ocotillo GJ feel like Ocotillo GJ!

Bring the whole family! Family dining is part of what we do, and the atmosphere fits right in with the setting. Dinner with the kids, a weekend meal with the grandparents, or a get-together with the neighbors all work here, with views of the Mesa as the backdrop. It's a relaxed, welcoming spot where everyone at the table can find something to enjoy, from salads and sandwiches to burgers and fries.

Then there's the music! Live entertainment is one of the things our guests love most about Ocotillo. We host live music performances, including outdoor live music, solo artist performances, and weekend music shows. Picture a warm evening on the patio, a drink in hand, and live music drifting out over the fairways. That's a night out worth planning around!

Live Music Fridays are a highlight of our week. Wrap up the workweek with good food, cold drinks, and live sound from local talent. Come early, catch up with friends, and stay for the show. It's a great way to kick off the weekend.

Join Us Weekly For our recurring favorites! Taco Tuesday brings a little extra fun to the middle of the week. Wine Wednesday is your excuse to pull up a seat at the wine bar and unwind. Live Music Fridays bring the sound and the energy. Brunch on Sundays rounds out the weekend with a slow, easy start to the day.

Each night has its own personality, so you can pick the one that fits your plans, or make a habit of all four! Want a laid-back Tuesday with friends? A glass of wine on a Wednesday? A Friday night with live music? A lazy Sunday brunch with the family? There's a reason to come back every week.

Put it all together and you've got an inviting setting with patio seating open to the fairways, canyon country on the horizon, a family-friendly atmosphere, and live music to set the mood. Whether you're here for a quick bite, a long dinner, or a night of music, we can't wait to welcome you!

Private Dining, Corporate Events, and How to Book Your Table

Got a crew? Bring them! Some gatherings need their own space, and that's exactly what our private dining rooms are for. They give your group a room away from the main floor, so you can talk, toast, and celebrate without competing with the rest of the dining room.

What does that look like in real life? Plenty of gatherings fit here:

• A golf league dinner after the final putt drops
• A client event where you want a relaxed setting to connect
• A birthday with the people who matter most
• A team meal after a day on the course

It works just as well for friends who've been playing together for years and want a proper meal to finish the day. Long-running foursomes, take note!

Ocotillo GJ is a natural fit for work gatherings too. We host corporate events and offer dedicated corporate event space, along with outdoor event space when your group wants to be out in the open air. Planning a golf outing for the office? Our on-course beverage service keeps cold drinks coming during the round, and then everyone can head in together for a meal once play wraps up.

Not every work get-together needs a full event, either. Our business lunch service is a great option when you want to sit down with a client or a colleague over salads, sandwiches, and conversation. After work gatherings are easy here as well. Round up the team, grab a table, and unwind with craft cocktails, wine, or a cold craft beer!

Celebrating something personal? We're a party venue and private event space, ready for the milestones worth marking with good food, good drinks, and good company.

Ready to plan? You'll find Ocotillo GJ Restaurant & Bar at 2325 W Ridges Blvd, Grand Junction, CO 81507, right on the Redlands Mesa golf course property. Give us a call at 970-387-7400 to talk through your group, your event, or your next night out. You can also visit ocotillogj.com for more information about Ocotillo GJ Restaurant & Bar.