Le Rouge Restaurant, Modern French-American Cuisine, Martini & Wine Bar, located in historic downtown Grand Junction

, offers exceptional French cuisine while highlighting some of the region's most talented musicians. Combining a variety of styles to complement your dining experience, Le Rouge has become the local spot to hear the best jazz music in
Western Colorado.

We also offer outdoor dining
and martini specials.

For generations, French cuisine has been regarded as one of the top culinary traditions in the world. Chef & Owner Patrice Petit and his expert staff excel in offering Modern French-American Cuisine. Patrice started his career as a gourmet chef more than four decades years ago in Paris, where he cooked with some of the most famous chefs France had to offer. From Paris, Patrice moved to Austin, Texas. There, he worked at the Stephen F. Austin Hotel. He then was employed as the banquet chef at the famous Hotel Jerome in
Aspen, Colorado.

Patrice continued his success as the Chef & Owner of the Basalt Bistro in Basalt, Colorado. His regulars included Michael Douglas, Catherine Zeta Jones, Goldie Hawn, and Neil Diamond. Patrice has also had the honor to cook for the rich and famous at Villa Del Mars, Cabo San Lucas. His art of pairing this his unique, handcrafted cuisine and excellent wines is unsurpassed. Chef Patrice uses only the finest, freshest ingredients - many of which are grown and harvested right here in Western Colorado.

Savor your experience in our intimate dining room, enjoy a beautiful Colorado evening on the outside patio or sink into an over-sized easy chair in our beautifully redesigned lounge. Sample some of the most unique cocktails and extensive wine list you'll find on the Western Slope. Our exceptional staff will help you select an old world wine from Europe, or a new world wine from Australia, California or Colorado.