Southwestern Utah Restaurants

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.

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  • 1. Escalante Outfitters Restaurant

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    This warm and inviting log cabin–style restaurant—operated by a popular tour operator that also runs a camp store and cabin and camping compound—is a great place to sit back and relax after a day of hiking, fly-fishing, or road-tripping. Try one of the creatively topped pizzas, a veggie sandwich, or an apple-pecan-arugula salad, or drop in for a well-crafted (Fair Trade) coffee and a light breakfast to kick off the day.

    310 W. Main St., Utah, 84726, USA
    435-215–7953

    Known For

    • Excellent craft beer selection
    • Friendly crowd
    • Fine coffees, quiches, and pastries in the morning

    Restaurant Details

    Rate Includes: Closed Wed. and Dec.–Feb.
  • 2. Kiva Koffeehouse

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    This fun stop along scenic Highway 12, 13 miles east of Escalante, was constructed by the late artist and inventor Bradshaw Bowman, who began building it when he was in his eighties and spent two years finding and transporting the 13 Douglas-fir logs surrounding the structure. The distinctive eatery with amazing views serves a daily-changing array of made-from-scratch soups, bagel sandwiches, tamales, oatmeal pancakes, salads, and decadent desserts, plus exceptional coffee and espresso drinks. Open from March through October, the café also rents two overnight accommodations in a nearby cabin.

    Hwy. 12, Utah, 84726, USA
    435-826–4550

    Known For

    • Breathtaking canyon views
    • Creative, farm-to-table breakfast and lunch fare
    • Sticky date pudding, apple crumb pie, and other treats

    Restaurant Details

    Rate Includes: Closed Mon. and Tues. and Nov.–Feb. No dinner
  • 3. Georgie's Outdoor Mexican Cafe

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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
    435-826–4782

    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.
  • 4. Nemo's Drive-Thru

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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
    435-826–4500

    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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