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Edison bulbs, timber walls, local landscape photos, and actual stacked cords of wood impart a rustic-elegant ambience at this casually upscale restaurant just 4 miles beyond Zion National Park's eastern entrance, at Zion Mountain Ranch. Bison, beef, and lamb raised on Utah and Colorado ranches form the backbone of a contemporary American menu that also always features at least one vegetarian option and usually trout or salmon as well. It's a 15-minute drive from Orderville itself but a convenient and inviting stop for breakfast, lunch, or dinner when traveling to or from the park.
9065 W. Hwy. 9, Utah, 84755, USA
Known For
- Great wine list
- Beef and bison steaks and burgers
- Close to Zion
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From the Western-style interior and creaky floors to the smoker out back, this rustic café has an aura of Texan authenticity—there are cowboy collectibles and game trophies lining the walls. No surprise that barbecue is the specialty here, and the restaurant has its own house-made sauce, with ample portions of favorites, such as ribs, mesquite-flavored beef, and pulled pork, along with lighter sandwiches and salads.
80 N. Main St., Panguitch, Utah, 84759, USA
Known For
- German sausage platter
- Prodigious steaks
- Delicious desserts, including fruit cobbler and pies
Restaurant Details
Rate Includes: Closed Sun. and late Nov.–mid-Mar.
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Head to this local chainlet's light-filled, high-ceilinged east side location—near the Virgin River bike and jogging trail—for well-crafted coffees, teas, and lemonades as well as an assortment of tasty, generally healthy, dishes. Start the day with some BLT avocado toast or a turmeric-tofu scramble, and for lunch, try the harvest berry salad. Additional locations are in Ancestor Square and Springdale.
558 E. Riverside Dr., Utah, 84790, USA
Known For
- Lots of vegan options
- Thai, matcha, and other sweet tea lattes
- Fresh-baked desserts
Restaurant Details
Rate Includes: No dinner
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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.
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Try to snag a table on the tree-shaded semicovered patio at this contemporary upscale bistro on the west edge of downtown—it's especially romantic for enjoying a margarita or a glass of cider from neighboring Etta Place Cider. Run by a husband-and-wife team with extensive experience at some of Salt Lake City's top restaurants, this locavore-minded eatery specializes in creatively prepared dishes focused on both "hunted" (elk filet, duck breast) and "gathered" (wild mushrooms, mountain trout) ingredients.
599 W. Main St., Utah, 84775, USA
Known For
- Nightly-changing array of house-made desserts
- Superb charcuterie-and-cheese boards
- Red-rock views from the patio
Restaurant Details
Rate Includes: Closed Mon. and Tues. No lunch
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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.
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This colorful storefront eatery in historic downtown Hurricane pours one of the region's best cups of coffee, a fine prelude or follow-up to the salads, sandwiches, hearty omelets, homemade soups, flavorful pastas, and generous hamburgers on the menu. If you have the time, linger outside on the shaded patio and watch the hummingbirds.
138 S. Main St., Utah, 84737, USA
Known For
- Handy location for trips east toward Zion National Park
- Pretty outdoor seating area
- Big portions
Restaurant Details
Rate Includes: Closed Sun.
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Cabin decor, friendly service, and canyon views are the hallmarks of this dinner spot 10 minutes southeast of downtown Cedar City by car. Expect traditional, hearty steak house cuisine: teriyaki beef kebabs, prime rib, and shrimp scampi, accompanied by loaded baked potatoes, deep-fried zucchini, and similar sides. Save room for the warm apple crisp à la mode or another of the delicious desserts. Hunting trophies decorate the log cabin--style interior, and in winter deer feed outside while logs blaze away in the big stone fireplace inside.
3560 E. Hwy. 14, Utah, 84720, USA
Known For
- Scenic alpine setting
- Hefty steaks and seafood
- Apple crisp à la mode
Restaurant Details
Rate Includes: No lunch
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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.
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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.
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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
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Notable for its big patio with fantastic views into the park and for one of the better selections of vegan and vegetarian dishes in town, this funky little café decorated with colorful artwork serves plenty of tasty meat and egg dishes, too. The grilled ham Benedict has plenty of fans, as do buffalo burgers with Havarti cheese and apple-pear-berry salads with organic greens, feta, and walnuts.
1880 Zion Park Blvd., Springdale, Utah, 84767, USA
Known For
- Breakfast served all day
- Full slate of espresso drinks and smoothies
- Ice cream sundaes and banana splits
Restaurant Details
Rate Includes: No dinner
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This inviting, art-filled restaurant at The Flagstone inn has one of the only all-vegetarian menus in southern Utah, but even avowed carnivores have been known to rave about the green chile–and–Swiss cheese Impossible burgers and the inventive pizzas—including the "hot mess," with vegan Italian sausage, chèvre, shishito and serrano peppers, and a bourbon sauce. There's an impressive selection of craft beers and ciders.
233 W. Center St., Utah, 84741, USA
Known For
- Large patio with sandstone tables
- Impossible burgers and meatballs
- Salted-caramel crunch cake for dessert
Restaurant Details
Rate Includes: Closed Sun. and Mon.
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What you could easily mistake for a classic diner with its black-and-white-checkered floor and green-vinyl seats is actually one of the few restaurants in the state specializing in boldly flavored cuisine of the Andes. At this friendly café across from the downtown Hurricane's civic park, enjoy classics like grilled rotisserie chicken with Peruvian spices and chilies, Venezuelan arepas stuffed with shredded beef, and fried rice with seasoned ham, eggs, and vegetables. Alcohol isn't served, but there is a selection of seasonal fruit juices.
68 W. State St., Utah, 84737, USA
Known For
- Cheerful setting and staff
- Arroz con leche
- Shrimp-and-fish ceviche
Restaurant Details
Rate Includes: Closed Sun.
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As the name suggests, this airy contemporary restaurant is a meat-lover's paradise. Starting with tri-tip eggs Benedict and chicken and waffles at breakfast, pulled-pork sandwiches, carne asada nachos, and bacon-mushroom-cheddar burgers follow. You'll find a few shrimp options, including a po'boy sandwich, and some veggie dishes like spicy cauliflower tacos. No alcohol is served. There's a branch in St. George, too.
565 S. Main St., Utah, 84720, USA
Known For
- Mammoth portions of meat-centric fare
- Smoked baby back ribs on weekends
- The chicken bomb (a jalapeño stuffed with cream cheese and sausage and wrapped in chicken and bacon)
Restaurant Details
Rate Includes: Closed Sun. and Mon.
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On the east side of town, enjoy authentic Indian cuisine in this attractive high-ceilinged space with trompe l'oeil murals, palm leaf–ceiling fans, and comfy booths. Well-seasoned lamb coconut korma, Assam pineapple shrimp, and baygan bharta (roasted eggplant) are standouts, and there's an extensive selection of chutneys and breads.
148 S. 1470 E, Utah, 84790, USA
Known For
- Very good wine list
- Efficient, outgoing staff
- Rose and mango lassis
Restaurant Details
Rate Includes: Closed Tues. No lunch
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This upbeat, art-filled eatery inside the town's former post office focuses on slow-cooked meals made from scratch, such as the Kanab-A-Dabba-A-Doo burger, a half-pound patty topped with Hatch chilies, bacon, cheddar, and avocado, and a chargrilled bison tenderloin with a fig demi-glace. Several excellent vegan options are available, too, such as yellow coconut curry with miso-marinated tofu.
97 W. Center St., Utah, 84741, USA
Known For
- Excellent margaritas
- Attractive patio
- Bread pudding with rotating preparations
Restaurant Details
Rate Includes: Closed Tues. and Wed.
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Locals have long considered the meals at this fun, if a bit touristy, Old West–style roadhouse some of the best in the region. They serve steaks, barbecue brisket and baby back ribs, towering burgers, sweet coconut shrimp, and other classics. Nestled beneath the cliffs of Cedar Canyon, 2 miles east of downtown Cedar City, Rusty's has a pretty setting, too. Save room for the caramel apple cobbler and bread pudding.
2275 E. Hwy. 14, Utah, 84721, USA
Known For
- Extensive cocktail selection
- Quirky Western vibe
- Granny's hot-caramel apple cobbler
Restaurant Details
Rate Includes: Closed Sun. No lunch
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At this upscale, light-filled restaurant with an eclectic menu that's rich on fresh pastas and creative meat and seafood dishes, the staff makes you feel right at home even if you saunter in wearing hiking shoes. The exposed wood beams and large windows that frame the surrounding trees and rock cliffs set a Western mood, with tablecloths and original artwork supplying a dash of refinement. Note that October through May, the restaurant isn't usually open for breakfast—check first.
428 Zion Park Blvd., Springdale, Utah, 84767, USA
Known For
- Interesting but accessible wine list
- Lovely patio for alfresco dining
- Much of the produce is grown on site
Restaurant Details
Rate Includes: No lunch
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This laid-back Springdale institution has been delighting locals and tourists since the late 1980s, offering a well-rounded menu that includes fresh fish and pasta dishes, but the emphasis is on creative Southwestern fare, such as roasted-sweet-potato-and-pork tamales and chili-rubbed rib-eye steak. Craft beers and the popular house-made sangria complement the zesty cuisine.
1212 Zion Park Blvd., Springdale, Utah, 84737, USA
Known For
- Creative margaritas
- Live music
- Outdoor dining by a fountain beneath shade trees
Restaurant Details
Rate Includes: No lunch. Closed Mon.–Thurs. in Dec. and Jan.
