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. The Painted Pony

    $$$$

    A charming patio overlooking Ancestor Square with contemporary Southwestern art on the walls provides a romantic setting for enjoying contemporary American fare with an emphasis on seasonal ingredients, many from the owners' private organic garden. Consider sage-smoked quail with a tamarind glaze, followed by a juniper-brined bone-in pork chop with stuffed pears and smoked-tomato relish, and don't pass up the standout sides that include sweet cornbread pudding, truffle potato chips, and Stilton fritters. The white chocolate cheesecake tower is a standout among several excellent desserts.

    2 W. St. George Blvd., Utah, 84770, USA
    435-634–1700

    Known For

    • Knowledgeable servers
    • One of the best wine lists in town
    • Seasonally changing bread pudding

    Restaurant Details

    Rate Includes: No lunch Sun.
  • 2. Aragosta

    $$$$

    With a palatial dining room with chandeliers and white napery, this elegant restaurant east of downtown (and formerly in Ivins) specializes in haute American and European fare and is a favorite destination for special occasions. Think rich, creamy lobster bisque with Spanish sherry, risotto with black truffles and grilled prawns, fall-off-the-bone lamb osso buco, and chateaubriand for two. Everything, including the sumptuous desserts, is artfully plated.

    1386 E. 100 S, St. George, Utah, 84790, USA
    435-313–0611

    Known For

    • Steaks with decadent sauces and sides
    • Refined service
    • Impressive wine list

    Restaurant Details

    Rate Includes: No lunch
  • 3. Hunt & Gather

    $$$$

    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
    435-425–3070

    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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