Northern Utah Restaurants

Both Ogden and Logan have fine restaurants, but in general the fare in northern Utah is your basic Western-style grub. If your idea of a nice meal out is a big slab of meat that was on the hoof a few days ago and a giant Idaho potato, then you're in luck. If you can't look at another steak, there's at least one decent Mexican or Italian place in every sizeable town. Be sure to sample the Aggie ice cream made at Utah State University, Cache Valley Swiss cheese, and fresh fruit and vegetables from this rich agricultural area.

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  • 1. Herm's Inn

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    Famous for its pizza-size cinnamon swirl pancakes, this popular breakfast and lunch spot is often jam-packed with students from Utah State University or hikers headed to Logan Canyon, but it's worth the wait. The meat-lover's breakfast skillet with eggs, toast, ham, bacon, sausage, and cheddar will fuel you up before a big hike, while the burger on marble rye topped with caramelized garlic and onions, Swiss cheese, and garlic mayo is a lunchtime specialty.

    1435 Canyon Rd., Logan, Utah, 84321, USA
    435-792–4321

    Known For

    • Patio with fireplace overlooking Logan Canyon
    • Killer breakfasts
    • Open Sunday (which is rare for the area)

    Restaurant Details

    Rate Includes: No dinner; closed Mon.
  • 2. Idle Isle Café

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    It feels like you've wandered onto the set of The Andy Griffith Show at this quaint 1921 café—the oldest continually operating restaurant in Utah—with a menu specializing in old-fashioned comfort foods like pot roast and au gratin potatoes, chicken-fried steak, and hot turkey sandwiches with gravy. Save room for ice cream or a shake—or perhaps some sweet treats from the Idle Isle candy factory across the street. 

    24 S. Main St., Brigham City, Utah, 84302, USA
    435-734–2468

    Known For

    • Hefty sandwiches
    • Authentic 1920s soda fountain
    • Idleberry pie (with blueberries, blackberries, and boysenberries)

    Restaurant Details

    Rate Includes: Closed Sun.
  • 3. Gray Cliff Lodge Restaurant

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    Set in scenic Ogden Canyon, this romantic restaurant with lace tablecloths, linen napkins, and mountain and forest views is a time-honored destination for classic Continental fare, such as slow-roasted prime rib, grilled mountain trout, and sage-stuffed lamb chops with mint jelly. The fireplace makes this a fun gathering spot for pre- or after-dinner drinks in winter. Don't miss the ski museum in the bar.

    508 Ogden Canyon, Utah, 84401, USA
    801-392–6775

    Known For

    • Surf-and-turf combos
    • Unabashed old-school vibe
    • Leisurely Sunday brunches

    Restaurant Details

    Rate Includes: Closed Mon.--Wed. No lunch
  • 4. Harp & Hound

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    A hot spot among artists, hikers, musicians, LGBTQ+ folks, and college students, this festive gastropub serves up elevated comfort fare, like blackened salmon tacos, barbecue chicken pizzas, meatless "wings" with buffalo sauce, and garlic-mushroom-Swiss burgers. There's an excellent tap and cocktail list, and in the basement, you'll find the hip and diverse Funk and Dive speakeasy, an inviting spot for cocktails and live music.

    2550 Washington Blvd., Ogden, Utah, 84401, USA
    801-621--3483

    Known For

    • Lots of vegan options
    • Eclectic crowd and great people-watching
    • Popular weekend brunch
  • 5. Maddox Ranch House

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    Just a little south of Brigham City, this down-home log-cabin-style eatery is one of the most celebrated family-owned restaurants in Utah, a favorite since the late 1940s. The Maddox family serves stick-to-your-ribs Western fare—the fried chicken, Porterhouse steaks and bison rib eyes are big enough to satisfy a ranch hand, especially if you factor in generous sides of vegetables, potatoes, and homemade soups, plus fresh-baked dinner rolls served with raspberry honey-butter. Reservations are a good idea, even on weeknights. Note that alcohol isn't served.

    1900 S. U.S. 89, Perry, Utah, 84302, USA
    435-723–8545

    Known For

    • Attached retro burger drive-in with carhop service
    • Fresh peach pie
    • No alcohol

    Restaurant Details

    Rate Includes: Closed Sun. and Mon., Reservations essential
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  • 6. Shooting Star Saloon

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    The oldest remaining saloon in the state—in operation since the 1880s—is a beloved favorite hangout for skiers in winter and bikers in summer. The menu doesn't stray far from beer and burgers, but after a long day of outdoor play, the burgers hit the spot. The exterior looks straight out of a classic Western movie, while inside the rustic accouterments draw the eye to every corner—think dollar bills pinned to the ceiling, comical signs, scruffy old boots, teapots, and rifles. 

    7350 E. 200 S, Huntsville, Utah, 84317, USA
    801-745–2002

    Known For

    • The Star Burger (double cheeseburger topped with a Polish hot dog)
    • Saint Bernard head mounted on the wall
    • Decent selection of local craft brews

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