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In the southwestern corner of the state, reflecting the pioneer heritage of the region, traditional and contemporary American cuisines are most common, followed closely by those with Mexican and Southwestern influences. St. George and Springdale have the greatest number and diversity of dining options. Around St. George there are a number of restaurants that serve seafood; keep in mind that at nicer restaurants the fish is flown in daily from the West Coast; at the less expensive locales the fish is usually frozen. Because this is conservative Utah, don't presume a restaurant serves beer, much less wine or cocktails, especially in the smaller towns, and don’t be surprised if you are carded no matter what your age. Most restaurants are family-friendly, and dress tends to be casual.
In a nondescript but conveniently located shopping center just off the interstate, this excellent Thai restaurant has a cheerful, inviting, rustic-wood interior with paintings, crafts, and canisters of imported tea. The kitchen turns out deftly prepared renditions of classic dishes—chicken satay, tom kha soup—as well as such creative fare as mango-curry fried rice, barbecue chicken in Thai spices, and five different entrées featuring elk.
