Junction

Name: Junction
Address: 710 Pine St, Paso Robles, CA, United States, 93446-2858
Telephone: (805) 221-5865
Price range: $31 to $50
Rating: 4.5

4.5

89 Reviews

$31 to $50

Spanish

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Junction's Dinner & Brunch menus are unique to our combined Spanish, Cuban & Mexican family heritage, blending childhood favorites with the flavors & ingredients discovered while travelling the Spanish-speaking world. Junction is a place for friends, old & new, to spend time & enjoy our Spanish-inspired menu, all lovingly infused with Mediterranean flavors & Latin-American flare.
¡Gracias! Thank You!
Nick & Ingrid Holguin, Owners
Executive Chef & General Manager

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Party Size

2 people

DateTime

Dec 4, 2023

7:00 PM

Booked 6 times today

Order delivery or takeout

Dining areas

Additional information

Dining style
Casual Dining
Price
$31 to $50
Cuisines
Spanish, Latin / Spanish, Latin American
Hours of operation
Mon, Thu–Sun 5:00 pm–9:00 pm Fri–Sun 10:00 am–2:00 pm
Phone number
(805) 221-5865
Website
http://junctionpaso.com/
Payment options
AMEX, Diners Club, Discover, Mastercard, Visa
Dress code
Smart Casual
Owned/operated by
Latinx or Hispanic, Women
Executive chef
Nick Holguin

Location
710 Pine St, Paso Robles, CA 93446-2858
Neighborhood
Paso Robles
Cross street
Paso Robles Train Station Historical Depot Pine St. between 7th & 8th S
Parking details
Public Lot
Public transit
Amtrack train & bus; Paso Robles Dial-a-Ride and Bus (Route A: Mon-Fri / Route B: Mon-Sat); RTA Route 9 Paso Robles - San Luis Obispo
Additional
Bar/Lounge, Beer, BYO Wine, Corkage Fee, Counter Seating, Gender Neutral Restroom, Gluten-free Options, Non-Smoking, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Takeout, Wheelchair Access, Wine

Empanadas$15.00
Moroccan grilled chicken, Gruyere cheese, walnuts, golden raisins, creamy harissa dipping sauce
Pan con Tomate$10.00
Tumaca tomato spread (tomato, olive oil, garlic-confit, sea salt), grilled baguette slices (5). Add Jamón Ibérico ¡$6
Tortilla Española$12.00
Traditional Spanish "frittata." Eggs, potato, caramelized onions, creamy harissa sauce
Patatas Bravas$12.00
French fried potato wedges, spicy smoked paprika & red pepper sauce
Ensalada de Remolacha$16.00
Salad of Arugula, beets, apple, red onion, goat cheese, pistachios, citrus vinaigrette
Tostadas con Champiñones al Ajillo$16.00
Sauteed mushrooms, garlic, olive oil & white wine sauce, grilled baguette slices (5)
Pisto Manchego$12.00
Sauteed seasonal vegetables, sherry vinegar, white wine, garlic confit, shredded Manchego cheese. Add fried egg +$3
Piquillos Rellenos$17.00
Piquillo peppers, herbed goat & Manchego cheese (3), agave nectar, sherry vinaigrette, Marcona almonds
Albóndigas en Pimentón$18.00
Beef & pork meatballs, smoked paprika tomato sauce
Filete de Percha a la Brasa$25.00
Charbroiled hanger steak (5 oz), salad of grilled onions, tomatoes & chimichurri vinaigrette
Pollo al Mojo de Ajo$16.00
Grilled chicken thigh, herbed citrus garlic sauce, chicken-fat fried potato slices
Piruletas de Cordero$25.00
Lamb lollipops (3), salad of arugula, tomato, thyme vinaigrette, chimichurri aioli
Camarones Borrachos$18.00
Sauteed shrimps (6), Wine Shine Orange Brandy, garlic & chili flakes
Mejillones al Azafrán$18.00
Steamed mussels, saffron & white wine broth, Spanish chorizo, fresh fennel, grilled baguette slices (7)
Pescado del Día
Today's fresh fish crusted with panko & Marcona almonds, Romesco sauce M/P

Dessert

Tarta de Queso San Sebastián$13.00
Basque no-crust cheesecake, fresh sliced strawberry & strawberry coulis, María cookie
Churros con Chocolate$10.00
Cinnamon-sugar churros, chocolate syrup
Pastel de Limón con Helado$13.00
Lemon-olive oil cake, vanilla ice cream, candied lemon, orange & Fresno chili garnish

What 89 people are saying

Overall ratings and reviews

Reviews can only be made by diners who have eaten at this restaurant

4.5

4.5 based on recent ratings

4.5Food
4.5Service
4.2Ambience
4.4Value

Noise • Moderate

Loved For

San Luis Obispo / Paso Robles
Best Food
San Luis Obispo / Paso Robles
Best Value
San Luis Obispo / Paso Robles
Innovative
San Luis Obispo / Paso Robles
Good for groups
San Luis Obispo / Paso Robles
Healthy
San Luis Obispo / Paso Robles
Neighborhood gem

89 Reviews

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BusinessTraveler
Los Angeles
37 reviews
vip
5.0
37 reviews
Dined today
overall5food5service5ambience4
Incredible experience. Four of us walked into this nice but fairly standard looking restaurant. Sat down, took a look at the menu and realized we could have ordered a great many things. After a recommendation from the executive chef, we settled on the paella, shrimp casserole, mushroom appetizer, pan con tomate, and meat & cheese charcuterie plate. And a couple of glasses of the red sangria. It was one of the most delicious meals we’ve had recently. The paella and shrimp were particularly, off-the-charts wonderful. We’ll definitely go back!
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IndiaR
New Orleans
10 reviews
vip
1.0
10 reviews
Dined 2 days ago
overall1food1service1ambience2
We had great expectations for this little Tapas spot after seeing good reviews and it did not meet them. We were seated immediately and our server who ended up being the manager was standard in greeting but not welcoming. After ordering, we were brought our drinks of Red and White sangria, both of which were watered down. We ordered the fiery shrimp which were decent. Shrimp cooked well, lots of sauce nothing for dipping to enjoy it. The oxtails were delicious, well executed and flavorful and sizable. No issue there. The shareable items of the hanger steak and paella is where our dinner service went down hill. The hanger steak was over cooked and tough. When bringing it to the attention of the manager, he informed us when asked that medium is the automatic cooking level. The hanger steak was well done or worse. He apologized and removed it from the bill. Once our paella came out, we ran into the same issue, the execution was poor. The rice was hard and looked as much which meant it was under cooked. It was crunchy and not fluffy or flavorful. When bringing this to the manager’s attention, there was irritation stating “There’s nothing wrong with it. I cant Keep taking things off your bill.” In turn we decided to leave the situation be because we didn’t want our night to be ruined any further. We asked for the bill, the manager kept trying to go toe to toe with us. We calmly requested the bill. Paid for our unfinished meal and left. The kitchen staff and the manager decided to converse about us, myself noticing when one of the kitchen staff peeked out the window of the kitchen door directly into my face where we were seated, the manager at the front conversing in Spanish with them as though we are unable to understand other languages than English. Poor experience for a first time visitor to the city and restaurant. We will not patron this establishment again when visiting Paso Robles.
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RicardoU
San Francisco
11 reviews
vip
5.0
11 reviews
Dined on November 26, 2023
overall5food5service5ambience5
Great place to have some delicious Spanish tapas and wine... and yes they also have Paso wines of course. The tortilla was amazing and I will come back for the octopus as well.
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StevenH
San Francisco
62 reviews
vip
5.0
62 reviews
Dined on November 26, 2023
overall5food5service5ambience5
Inventive Tapas to share. Cozy dining room. Efficient service.
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MarkA
San Francisco
17 reviews
vip
2.0
17 reviews
Dined on November 26, 2023
overall2food2service3ambience3
we had an early reservation and the restaurant was empty we were seated next to the front door. we asked to be moved and ended up in a much better area. The white wine was warm and the chicken thigh was undercooked and bloody. I showed it to the server and she did not seem to care.
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OpenTable Diner
Los Angeles
6 reviews
1.0
6 reviews
Dined on November 25, 2023
overall1food1service1ambience2
The food was nothing special; it lacked flavor. The rice in the paella was not cooked correctly. They made us wait between the dishes, and the waitress forgot the order and sent us the wrong items. Save your money and time and choose a different place.
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PattiY
San Francisco
15 reviews
5.0
15 reviews
Dined on November 25, 2023
overall5food5service5ambience4
It was like stepping back into Spain! We had a wonderful experience with our family Friday night and even my 7 and 10 yr old grandkids loved the food. They were accommodating, friendly and attentive while we were there. We will definitely be back.
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JenniferK
Orange County
18 reviews
vip
3.0
18 reviews
Dined on November 21, 2023
overall3food3service3ambience2
Unfortunately, just ok. The food was bland and the wine menu was limited.
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RoadWarrior
Phoenix
109 reviews
vip
4.0
109 reviews
Dined on November 19, 2023
overall4food4service4ambience3
I am torn on the review here as I always want the smaller businesses to succeed however after dining at 2 other Tapas places in wine country locations, this was not up to the others. It's a fairly small place, tables close together which made it difficult for our party of 4 to have conversation without raising our voices. Service, in my opinion there were not enough staff there. Things were slow. It was a Saturday evening. Food, some things were really good some things were just average thus the 4 star review (cannot do 1/2 on the scores). Peppers, very good. Potaotes very good. Empanadas good, Paella for us was somewhat bland, not close to outstanding which we were hoping for. Value was good, not really overpriced. Good luck to them, we visit Paso annually would probably not return.
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BonnieS
Central Coast
3 reviews
5.0
3 reviews
Dined on November 18, 2023
overall5food5service5ambience5
Our experience at JUNCTION was just fabulous. The food was delicious, the owners were so welcoming and our server Diego was charming!
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OpenTable Diner
Phoenix
5 reviews
vip
1.0
5 reviews
Dined on November 11, 2023
overall1food3service1ambience2
Upon check in, hostess gave a preferred table to walk in s us with reservation and sat us at a high top which was uncomfortable and wobbly.She was told it was our anniversary and nothing was done. Waitress was terrible, had to ask repeatedly for her to come over for service, water and food course. Worst experience we had in Paso and on our anniversary.
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mdc1
San Francisco
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined on November 5, 2023
overall5food5service5ambience5
food is outstanding. truly wish I lived closer so that I could dine here all the time
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RaeleneD
Las Vegas
3 reviews
5.0
3 reviews
Dined on November 4, 2023
overall5food5service5ambience5
Every time we have been here, it's fantastic! Not a bad item to choose from. Nick & Ingrid , the owners are so friendly, really down to earth people. Great place!
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OpenTable Diner
Houston
1 review
vip
5.0
1 review
Dined on October 29, 2023
overall5food5service5ambience5
Fantastic! Everything we had was wonderful. Great service too!
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AlayneS
Greater Boston
14 reviews
vip
4.0
14 reviews
Dined on October 28, 2023
overall4food5service4ambience4
Ingrid, thank you so much for your help in getting a reservation and for your concern and attention to us. We always enjoy dining with you and look forward to your next opportunity.
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CynthiaM
Greater Boston
21 reviews
vip
5.0
21 reviews
Dined on October 24, 2023
overall5food5service5ambience5
A hidden gem and well worth the extra 5 minute walk from the park! The food was outstanding and one of the best tapas menus experienced. The interior is decorated very well with some great pieces of art. Highly recommend!
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OpenTable Diner
Las Vegas
3 reviews
5.0
3 reviews
Dined on October 22, 2023
overall5food5service4ambience5
First the food was awesome , the prices were great ! We loved that the owner/chef came to ask us about our meal. We picked this spot at the last minute, so glad we did !
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EncinitasFoodie
San Diego
33 reviews
vip
5.0
33 reviews
Dined on October 22, 2023
overall5food5service5ambience4
This is an excellent tapas restaurant. The food is delicious and there is a great variety. The space is small and reservations are strongly recommended.
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LizaH
San Francisco
8 reviews
5.0
8 reviews
Dined on October 22, 2023
overall5food4service5ambience4
Small and cute restaurant on an unassuming location. The restaurant accommodated our large party of 11 with great ease and efficiency. We sipped a very delicious Sangria and the tapas were outstanding! We ordered patatas bravas, tortilla espanola, pan con tomate, empanadas (yummy!!), drunken shrimp, champinones al ajillo (mushroom). We also had paella, and although it may have needed a bit more salt, it was very well made. Had the most delightful time and highly recommend it.
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Cole
San Francisco
2 reviews
5.0
2 reviews
Dined on October 21, 2023
overall5food5service5ambience5
We loved this restaurant. The food was amazing and the service was excellent. The owner and his wife are so hospitable and made us feel so welcome. They served us delicious nuts and an aperitif in the living room while they prepared a lovely outside table in the back patio for us. We will be returning to this wonderful gem of a restaurant to enjoy more fabulous food.
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RitaM
San Diego
9 reviews
5.0
9 reviews
Dined on October 20, 2023
overall5food5service5ambience4
A tucked away gem. Very good food. Wait staff was friendly and helpful. Family friendly so the noise level can be high if you are on a date.
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Memphisfoodie
Memphis/West TN
19 reviews
5.0
19 reviews
Dined on October 15, 2023
overall5food5service4ambience4
Our first night in Paso was spent at junction. Fantastic wine selection and delicious food. Highly recommend.
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LizT
Palm Springs
18 reviews
vip
5.0
18 reviews
Dined on October 15, 2023
overall5food5service5ambience4
Great experience and delicious Spanish food at this family owned gem. We tried the empanadas, tortillas Espanola, steak and beet salad food quality and taste were absolutely fantastic! Service was good.
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RebeccaG
Phoenix
23 reviews
5.0
23 reviews
Dined on October 15, 2023
overall5food5service5ambience4
The food was amazing! We love tapas and paella! We will definitely return when we visit Paso again! Highly recommend this gem! Chef Nick and his lovely wife Ingrid were wonderful!!! We loved how they came to our table and visited with us! The staff is wonderful too!
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OpenTable Diner
San Francisco
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined on October 15, 2023
overall5food5service5ambience5
Very delicious food, friendly staff and owner! It’ll always be our must go place every time when we are in town. ❤️
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JoniC
San Francisco
6 reviews
vip
5.0
6 reviews
Dined on October 14, 2023
overall5food5service5ambience5
Owners were present, knowledgeable and lots of fun!! Great food, we will be back!
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melissaf
San Francisco
3 reviews
4.0
3 reviews
Dined on October 14, 2023
overall4food4service4ambience3
Food is diverse and delicious - something for everyone! Totally enjoyed our meal, and the owners are so fun and engaging - ask about the food and its preparation or history and they are happy to fill you in. We took family from out of town and they loved it too!
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RichardS
Western NC
9 reviews
vip
5.0
9 reviews
Dined on October 13, 2023
overall5food5service5ambience5
Wonderful evening at the Junction. Tapas were cooked to perfection. Never rushed, we ate and drank cava for a couple of hours. Nick (the owner) came by to make sure everything was what we were expecting. A definite place to go back to again and again.
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JimA
Los Angeles
2 reviews
5.0
2 reviews
Dined on October 2, 2023
overall5food5service5ambience5
Excellent evening here dining on tapis. Brought back fond memories of traveling in Spain. Portions are large, food is fresh and delicious.
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JEFF
Chicago
1 review
3.0
1 review
Dined on October 1, 2023
overall3food4service4ambience3
Paella was the perfect remedy after slurping fabulous wine all day
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ScottO
Los Angeles
4 reviews
4.0
4 reviews
Dined on October 1, 2023
overall4food4service4ambience3
Food was great! Wasn’t prepared for the noise level, very loud.
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ChrisG
Central Coast
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined on October 1, 2023
overall5food5service5ambience5
Delicious and creative dishes! So flavourful! Loved everything and the service was excellent!!
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EdwenaJ
1 review
2.0
1 review
Dined on September 17, 2023
overall2food2service1ambience3
Made a reservation for 630, they sat us down at our table, which was nice. Host came by and asked if we’d like to order anything, we ordered two glasses of cava. We also asked for the small bread pizza with meats to start. She came back with our cava. One of the waiters brought the pizza. We waited , and waited at least 20 minutes before some one to take or order for completion of the dinner. We ordered the shrimp, temenadas, and meatballs. The shrimp were under cooked, but edible, the meatballs tasted stale, the temenadas were fabulous!!. Sat and waited for someone to bring my bill, the waiter came by, said he would get it. Never came back with the bill. I had to get up go to the bar and wait for someone to see me …finally they did. Edwena Just
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sbauer
Central Coast
14 reviews
vip
4.0
14 reviews
Dined on September 17, 2023
overall4food4service5ambience3
Great service and excellent food. A bit noisy. Would have loved to see more local wines on the list.
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JPSJEB
San Francisco
10 reviews
vip
5.0
10 reviews
Dined on September 15, 2023
overall5food5service5ambience5
Authentic Spanish Cuisine and dining experience brought to you by Spanish Immigrants. Plenty of free parking and a few short blocks from Downtown Paso Robles.
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VinoPeeps
Los Angeles
6 reviews
5.0
6 reviews
Dined on September 11, 2023
overall5food5service5ambience5
Delightful tapas! Especially enjoyed the Moroccan flavored paella!
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OpenTable Diner
San Francisco
2 reviews
vip
5.0
2 reviews
Dined on September 9, 2023
overall5food5service5ambience5
Dog friendly, outdoor seating, with quirky but wonderful atmosphere. Wonderful staff, friendly, attentive and quick. Food was top notch tapas!!
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OpenTable Diner
Central Coast
3 reviews
5.0
3 reviews
Dined on September 4, 2023
overall5food5service5ambience4
The wait staff was friendly and helpful describing the menu. The food was excellent for the price points. A great value in these days of high prices. I will come back when I'm in the area.
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Rathman
San Diego
3 reviews
vip
5.0
3 reviews
Dined on September 3, 2023
overall5food5service5ambience4
Service was excellent. Food was great! What a gem of a place. We loved the tapas and the brunch/lunch menu. We will definitely visit Junction again.
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KrisV
San Francisco
2 reviews
5.0
2 reviews
Dined on September 2, 2023
overall5food5service5ambience5
We had the jambon flatbread to start and it was super! We would have ordered a second one but our paella arrived within minutes of finishing our flatbread. The paella was delicious and enough for 2 hungry adults.
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FAQs

Junction offers takeout which you can order by calling the restaurant at (805) 221-5865.

Junction is rated 4.5 stars by 89 OpenTable diners.

Yes, you can generally book this restaurant by choosing the date, time and party size on OpenTable.

Make a reservation

Party Size

2 people

DateTime

Dec 4, 2023

7:00 PM

Booked 6 times today

Order delivery or takeout

710 Pine St, Paso Robles, CA 93446-2858

Dining areas

Additional information

Cross street
Paso Robles Train Station Historical Depot Pine St. between 7th & 8th S
Neighborhood
Paso Robles
Hours of operation
Mon, Thu–Sun 5:00 pm–9:00 pm Fri–Sun 10:00 am–2:00 pm
Price
$31 to $50
Cuisines
Spanish, Latin / Spanish, Latin American
Dining style
Casual Dining
Dress code
Smart Casual
Parking details
Public Lot
Public transit
Amtrack train & bus; Paso Robles Dial-a-Ride and Bus (Route A: Mon-Fri / Route B: Mon-Sat); RTA Route 9 Paso Robles - San Luis Obispo
Payment options
AMEX, Diners Club, Discover, Mastercard, Visa
Owned/operated by
Latinx or Hispanic, Women
Executive chef
Nick Holguin
Additional
Bar/Lounge, Beer, BYO Wine, Corkage Fee, Counter Seating, Gender Neutral Restroom, Gluten-free Options, Non-Smoking, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Takeout, Wheelchair Access, Wine

Website
http://junctionpaso.com/
Phone number
(805) 221-5865

Junction

Make a reservation

Order delivery or takeout

Dining areas

Additional information

Menu

Paella

Seafood Paella for Two$40.00

Tapas

Empanadas$15.00

Pan con Tomate$10.00

Tortilla Española$12.00

Patatas Bravas$12.00

Ensalada de Remolacha$16.00

Tostadas con Champiñones al Ajillo$16.00

Pisto Manchego$12.00

Piquillos Rellenos$17.00

Albóndigas en Pimentón$18.00

Filete de Percha a la Brasa$25.00

Pollo al Mojo de Ajo$16.00

Piruletas de Cordero$25.00

Camarones Borrachos$18.00

Mejillones al Azafrán$18.00

Pescado del Día

Dessert

Tarta de Queso San Sebastián$13.00

Churros con Chocolate$10.00

Pastel de Limón con Helado$13.00

What 89 people are saying

Overall ratings and reviews

Loved For

FAQs

Does Junction offer delivery through OpenTable or takeout?

How is Junction restaurant rated?

Is Junction currently accepting reservations?

Make a reservation

Order delivery or takeout

Dining areas

Additional information