Must-see restaurants in Grand Canyon Region

  • El Tovar Dining Room

    Grand Canyon National Park South Rim

    Classic national park dining at its best. Dark-wood tables are set with china and white linen, eye-catching murals spotlight American Indian tribes and…

  • Phantom Ranch Canteen

    Grand Canyon National Park South Rim

    Family-style set-price breakfasts and dinners fuel hungry hikers and mule-riders year-round. You must make meal reservations before your descent, ideally…

  • Big John's Texas BBQ

    Grand Canyon Region

    Cheerfully occupying a partially open-air space that was once a gas station, this barbecue joint is a friendly place to feast on pulled-pork sandwiches…

  • Dara Thai Cafe

    Kaibab National Forest

    An unassuming spot tucked down a quiet side street, this is your only option for a lighter alternative to meat-heavy menus elsewhere in town. Despite its…

  • State 48 Tavern

    Grand Canyon Region

    The most happening place in town also has the best menu, ranging from pear-and-gorgonzola burgers to kimchi BBQ fries to coconut shrimp tacos. Good beer…

  • Grand Canyon Lodge Dining Room

    Grand Canyon National Park

    While the solid dinner menu includes buffalo steak, western trout and several vegetarian options, don't expect great culinary memories – the view is the…

  • Canyon Village Market

    Grand Canyon National Park South Rim

    The biggest source for supplies in Grand Canyon, this massive supermarket offers everything you'd expect from your local grocery store, including fresh…

  • Arizona Room

    Grand Canyon National Park South Rim

    Antler chandeliers hang from the ceiling, picture windows overlook the Rim Trail and canyon beyond, and the seasonal menu gives a Western vibe…

  • Jacob Lake Inn Restaurant

    Grand Canyon Region

    Be surprised by dishes as adventurous as mountain trout almondine, or pork schnitzel in 'Kaibab hunter's sauce.' There's also an ice-cream counter and a…

  • Station 66 Italian Bistro

    Kaibab National Forest

    Housed in an old Route 66 gas station, with live music in the sidewalk cafe and rooftop dining. Wood-fire-pizza toppings include fresh mozzarella,…

  • Grand Canyon Coffee & Café

    Kaibab National Forest

    Inside the Red Garter Inn, this cafe slings classic breakfasts, sandwiches and a smattering of Mexican dishes. The canyon burrito includes scrambled eggs…

  • Bright Angel Bicycles & Cafe at Mather Point

    Grand Canyon National Park South Rim

    Grab-and-go sandwiches, wraps, salads, snacks and coffee drinks from the bike-shop cafe – the best spot to pick up a last-minute lunch to throw in your…

  • Red Raven Restaurant

    Kaibab National Forest

    The most upscale dining experience you'll find in Williams. There's a fair amount of meat on the menu (the lamb brochette with chimichurri and broiled rib…

  • Blue Buddha Sushi Lounge

    Grand Canyon Region

    Not the best sushi or maki rolls you'll ever have, but this blue-hued, ultra-cool hideaway will hit the spot after a hot and dusty day of exploring…

  • Plaza Bonita

    Kaibab National Forest

    Part of a small chain, this colorful spot serves up thoroughly satisfying plates of Mexican food, with smothered burritos, enchiladas, fajitas and combo…

  • Slackers

    Grand Canyon Region

    A chalkboard menu includes excellent burgers, subs, salads and kids' meals. And good beers to boot! Picnic tables offer shaded outdoor seating. A great…

  • RP's Stage Stop

    Kaibab National Forest

    The only place in Tusayan to grab an espresso and pick up a sack lunch ($11.50); it also offers wi-fi.

  • Harvey House Cafe

    Grand Canyon National Park South Rim

    Harvey House, conveniently located close to the rim, offers table-service with a standard menu of sub-par burgers, fajitas, salads and pastas. The…

  • Food Trucks

    Grand Canyon National Park South Rim

    From about 11am to 3pm, and until 5pm June through August, two food trucks station at various spots throughout the South Rim. The Desert Dog sells hot…

  • Pine Country Restaurant

    Kaibab National Forest

    There's a wide variety of offerings at this wholesome diner, from pork chops to taco salad, to keep everyone happy. And the prices are right. If nothing…

  • North Rim Country Store

    Kaibab National Forest

    This small and friendly store, coffee truck and gas station north of the park entrance sells a limited selection of groceries, wine and beer. There are…

  • Latitude 37

    Grand Canyon Region

    Lake Powell Resort's dock-side restaurant is only open in high season, when boaters pull straight up to table-side slips. It's simple salads, sammies and…

  • Cruisers Café 66

    Kaibab National Forest

    Decorated with vintage gas pumps and old-fashioned Coke ads, this former Route 66 gas station is a fun place. The barbecue fare – burgers, spicy wings,…

  • Maswik Food Court

    Grand Canyon National Park South Rim

    Though fairly predictable, the food here encompasses a nice variety and is filling after a day's hiking. The various food stations serve burgers, pasta,…

  • Ranch House Grille

    Grand Canyon Region

    There's not much ambience but the food here is good, the portions huge and the service fast. For lunch, get a bowl of the tasty pork chile verde. To get…

  • We Cook Pizza & Pasta

    Kaibab National Forest

    This modern pizza joint is the kind of place where you order, take a number and unceremoniously chow down at one of the big tables. The pizza isn't…

  • Rod’s Steak House

    Kaibab National Forest

    The cow-shaped sign and menus spell things out – if you want steak and potatoes, this has been the place to come since 1946. This is a dark and old-school…

  • Canyon Crepes Café

    Grand Canyon Region

    Creative sweet and savory crêpes, plus soups, salads and free wi-fi, in a convenient location near many of Page's tour outfitters. It's just off the…

  • Bonkers

    Grand Canyon Region

    Impressive murals of local landscapes cover the walls inside this unfortunately named restaurant – open for dinner only – that serves good steaks, seafood…

  • Maswik Pizza Pub

    Grand Canyon National Park South Rim

    Pick up a slice or pie to enjoy over a Grand Canyon Pilsner, or call in advance for takeout. The pizzas here have basic toppings, and there's a vegetarian…

  • Coronado Room

    Kaibab National Forest

    This restaurant at the Best Western serves the most upscale cuisine in town, offering bison, elk and truffle raviolis as well as salmon and steak.

  • Desert View Market

    Grand Canyon National Park South Rim

    A general store with simple groceries, beer, wine, souvenirs and an ATM.

  • Safeway

    Kaibab National Forest

    The nearest groceries and pharmacy to the South Rim.

  • Deli in the Pines

    Grand Canyon National Park

    The name is misleading: this isn't a deli, but a small cafeteria; and it's not in the pines, it's attached to Grand Canyon Lodge. But putting that aside,…

  • Yavapai Lodge Restaurant

    Grand Canyon National Park South Rim

    Breakfast buffet ($15) or à la carte; lunch and dinner are barbecue, hot and cold sandwiches and pizza, as well as beer and wine. Place your order on a…

  • North Rim General Store

    Grand Canyon National Park

    Fill up water bottles and pick up basic groceries, camping supplies, beer and wine at the General Store, adjacent to the North Rim Campground and just…

  • Bright Angel Fountain

    Grand Canyon National Park South Rim

    Hot dogs, pre-made sandwiches and Dryers ice-cream conveniently located a few minutes' walk from Bright Angel Trail. In the morning you can grab coffee,…

  • Hermits Rest Snack Bar

    Grand Canyon National Park South Rim

    Inside the attractively rustic Mary Colter–designed Hermits Rest is a human-powered 'vending machine,' with pre-made sandwiches, cookies, ice cream and…

  • Yavapai Coffee Shop

    Grand Canyon National Park South Rim

    Small quick-service coffee shop with takeaway bagels, wraps and sandwiches.