-
$ | |
This cheerful food truck, which doles out superb burgers with imaginative toppings, along with fries and soft drinks, parks in different parts of Torrey (often beside The Chuckwagon hotel)—check their Facebook page for the latest hours and address. Favorites among these over-the-top creations include the burger topped with gooey mac-and-cheese, smoked bacon, coal-roasted green chilies, and whole grain mustard; and another slathered with pulled pork, cream cheese, pickled jalapeños, and barbecue sauce.
Known For
- Vegan Impossible burgers can be substituted for any order
- Creative burger toppings
- Typically parks in areas with pleasant, shaded seating
-
$ | |
Husband and husband Joseph Shumway and A. C. Ivory operate this hip artisan ice cream shop adjacent to the Wild Rabbit Cafe and Shooke Coffee Roasters along with the small regenerative farm in nearby Bicknell where they source some of their ingredients. Some of the interesting flavors include dark chocolate–mint, juniper berry, and mango-chili-lime.
135 E. Main St., Utah, 84775, USA
Known For
- Three- and five-flavor ice cream flights
- Farm-to-cone ice cream
- Plenty of outdoor seating
Restaurant Details
Rate Includes: Closed Tues. and Wed.
-
$ | |
This casually hip, counter-service restaurant with picnic tables outfitted with big rolls of paper towels serves tender pulled pork, smoked chicken, and beef brisket barbecue, along with classic sides like mac-and-cheese, baked beans, potato salad, and cornbread. You can enjoy your barbecue as a platter or sandwich, or take things to another level and try it smothered over nachos or in a loaded baked potato. No alcohol.
161 N. Main St., Utah, 84776, USA
Known For
- Nice variety of both sweet and spicy sauces
- Chalkboard menu with creative staff recommendations
- Peach cobbler
Restaurant Details
Rate Includes: Closed Sun.
-
$$ | |
Located a little west of town in the middle of Thousand Lakes RV Park, this festive barbecue joint offers chuckwagon-style outdoor seating around firepits. Think elevated comfort food, with dishes like dry-rub smoked pork spare ribs, spiced-rubbed grilled salmon, and chargrilled rib-eye steaks packed with flavor, and delicious side dishes and desserts, too. There's no alcohol served, but you can bring your own.
1110 W. Hwy. 24, Utah, 84775, USA
Known For
- Corn muffins with pecan-honey butter
- Slow-smoked half chicken
- Make-your-own s'mores
Restaurant Details
Rate Includes: Closed Sun. and Nov.–Mar. No lunch
-
$ | |
This quirky food truck–style café beside Canyons of Escalante RV Park doles out filling and flavorful Mexican and Southwestern standbys, including prodigious chicken or beef burritos with Oaxacan and Jack cheese and house-made green salsa, and seasoned-cod tacos with aioli. There's ample seating on the cheerful patio. Alcohol isn't served, but there is a nice array of zero-booze drinks, from lemonade to horchata.
495 W. Main St., Utah, 84726, USA
Known For
- Flan with weekly rotating flavors
- Lavender lemonade and other nonalcoholic drinks
- Colorfully painted outdoor seating area
Restaurant Details
Rate Includes: Closed Sun. and Mon.
-
Recommended Fodor’s Video
-
-
$ | |
A reliable standby for tasty Mexican-American fare since 1993, this humble spot serves affordable, no-nonsense food that can be quite spicy if requested. Specialties include pork tortas, massive burritos smothered in red or green sauce, and shrimp enchiladas. There's a good kids' menu, too.
95 W. 700 S, Utah, 84770, USA
Known For
- Steak chilaquiles at breakfast
- Chicken mole poblano
- Mexican soft drinks and juices
Restaurant Details
Rate Includes: Closed Sun. and Mon.
-
$ | |
At this funky, updated downtown take on a burger joint, the brick walls are hung with local art for sale. Creatively topped beef and veggie burgers are offered, plus breakfast burritos, several varieties of quinoa salad, and thick milkshakes. Choose from a long list of toppings and sides, like sauerkraut, sriracha mayo, pineapple relish, and kimchi for your meal.
702 E. St. George Blvd., Utah, 84770, USA
Known For
- Breakfast sandwiches and burritos served all day
- Three-bean veggie burgers with chipotle mayo
- Cheesecake milkshakes
Restaurant Details
Rate Includes: Closed Sun.
-
$ | |
Dive into one of the hefty burgers at this local fast-food spot set in a low-slung mid-century building on Main Street—there's no indoor seating, just order at the counter and enjoy your meal at one of the green picnic tables. Bison, beef, and veggie patties are available, along with beer-battered-cod baskets, corn dogs, pulled pork sandwiches, and homemade ice cream and shakes.
40 E. Main St., Utah, 84726, USA
Known For
- Pralines-and-cream milkshakes
- Mushroom-and-Swiss burgers
- Old-fashioned, family-friendly ambience
Restaurant Details
Rate Includes: Closed Sun.
-
$$ | |
Prepare for an active day with a filling breakfast, or reward yourself after a long hike with lunch or dinner at this welcoming Southwestern café with a big, inviting patio offering stunning mountain views. The pork verde breakfast burrito and huevos rancheros are hearty and delicious, and excellent lunch and dinner options include flame-broiled garlic burgers topped with provolone cheese and shrimp tacos with a creamy lime sauce.
948 Zion Park Blvd., Springdale, Utah, 84767, USA
Known For
- Blue-corn nachos with cheese and guacamole
- Creative burgers
- Large heated patio
-
$ | |
Don't be fooled by the name—coffee and tea are the only brews here, but pastries aren't the only thing on the menu. Build a sandwich of meat, egg, cheese, and more on a freshly baked bagel, croissant, artisan bread, or one of four flavors of wraps. For dinner, chicken, steak, quesadilla, and tostada are added to the menu. Enjoy your meal in the spacious dining room or people-watch from the outdoor patio. Festival-goers, take note: This is the best bet for a late-night bite after the show.
86 W. Center St., Cedar City, Utah, 84720, USA
Known For
- Walk from the Shakespeare Festival
- Espresso
- Seasonal soups
Restaurant Details
Rate Includes: Closed Sun., Credit cards accepted
-
-
$ | |
One of the closest dining options to Capitol Reef National Park, this casual and lively pizza and barbecue place is located at The Rim Rock Inn, which has its own respectable but more expensive restaurant, but The Patio is perfect for tasty, reasonably priced food and beer after a long hike. Save room for the chunky homemade brownie with ice cream.
2523 E. Hwy. 24, Utah, 84775, USA
Known For
- Pizzas and beer
- Eye-popping Capitol Reef views from the patio
- Serves food later than most places in town
Restaurant Details
Rate Includes: Closed Nov.–Apr. No lunch
-
$$ | |
Creative pizzas and a kickback atmosphere in a former church make this a great place to replenish after a trek through the canyon. Meat lovers appreciate the Cholesterol Hiker pizza, topped with pepperoni, Canadian bacon, and Italian sausage, but the Thai chicken and rosemary-garlic pies are also delicious. You can also get good pastas, salads, and craft beers.
868 Zion Park Blvd., Springdale, Utah, 84767, USA
Known For
- Stone-slate pizzas with creative toppings
- Lovely garden seating
- Good craft beer list
Restaurant Details
Rate Includes: No lunch. Closed Dec.–Feb.
