3 Best Restaurants in Capitol Reef National Park, Utah

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There is no restaurant, just a small store selling baked items and ice cream inside Capitol Reef. But dining options exist close by in Torrey, where you can find everything from one of Utah's best restaurants serving high-end Southwestern cuisine to basic hamburger joints offering up consistently good food.

Marinia's Country Cafe

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Large portions of home-style cooking draw a steady parade of regulars and visitors to this local favorite, where you'll find jalapeño burgers, fried chicken, homemade soups, and pies. Hearty breakfasts are served all day, and there are always some tasty daily specials.

Rim Rock Patio

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In addition to serving hearty and delicious pizzas, barbecue, pastas, and salads, this casual eatery with a huge, partially covered outdoor deck and patio offers some of the best views toward Capitol Reef, as it's located less than a mile from the park's western entrance. Enjoy a microbrew with your pie and listen to live music most weekends, and if you're in the mood for more substantial fare, check out the neighboring sister establishment, the Rim Rock Restaurant, which specializes in steaks and more upscale American fare.

Stan's Burger Shak

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This is the traditional pit stop between Lake Powell or Moab and Capitol Reef, featuring great burgers, fries, and the best homemade onion rings around. Shakes, available in such unusual flavors as peach cobbler and root beer freeze, are a specialty.

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