Must-see restaurants in The Southwest

  • Joël Robuchon

    Las Vegas

    The acclaimed 'Chef of the Century' leads the pack in the French culinary invasion of the Strip. Adjacent to the MGM Grand's high-rollers' gaming area,…

  • Twist by Pierre Gagnaire

    Las Vegas

    If romantic Twist's sparkling nighttime Strip views don't make you gasp, the modern French cuisine by this three-star Michelin chef just might. Seasonal…

  • Yurt

    Wasatch Mountains

    For an adventurous treat, hike or snowshoe a mile into the woods for a sumptuous, but unpretentious, four-course dinner in a bona-fide canvas yurt. Bring…

  • Hell's Backbone Grill

    Southwestern Utah

    Earthy preparations of Southwestern dishes include gorgeous salads made from organic garden produce and braised beef in rich preparations. While this…

  • Restaurant Guy Savoy

    Las Vegas

    With Strip-view picture windows, this exclusive dining room is the only US restaurant by three-star Michelin chef Guy Savoy. Both the culinary concepts…

  • Tree Room

    Wasatch Mountains

    Sundance's top-flight restaurant, Tree Room, is a study in rustic-mountain chic – with a big tree trunk in the middle of the room. Here the changing…

  • Desert Bistro

    Moab

    Stylized preparations of game and fresh, flown-in seafood are the specialty at this welcoming white-tablecloth restaurant inside an old house. Think bison…

  • Red Iguana

    Salt Lake City

    Mexico at its most authentic, aromatic and delicious – no wonder the line is usually snaking out the door at this family-run restaurant. Ask for samples…

  • King's Landing

    Springdale

    With a lauded Las Vegas chef and his pastry chef wife at the helm, this hotel-restaurant surpasses expectations. Bison fettuccine with truffle oil,…

  • Morimoto

    Las Vegas

    Iron Chef Masaharu Morimoto's latest Vegas incarnation is in his eponymous showcase restaurant, which pays homage to his Japanese roots and the cuisine of…

  • Sego Restaurant

    Kanab

    If Kanab is aspiring to be the next Sedona, this boutique hotel-restaurant will fast-track things. Gorgeous eats range from foraged mushrooms to noodles…

  • Riverhorse on Main

    Park City

    A fine mix of the earthy and exotic, with crab cake, stuffed acorn squash and macadamia-crusted halibut. There's a separate menu for vegetarians. A wall…

  • 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…

  • Tourist Home All Day Cafe

    Flagstaff

    Housed in a beautifully renovated 1926 house that was originally home to Basque sheepherder immigrants, this upscale market cafe serves up the best…

  • Taos Cow

    Central New Mexico

    During research this beloved ice cream shop and cafe had closed and was selling scoops from a kiosk while finalizing new digs in Arroyo Seco. The longtime…

  • Jaleo

    Las Vegas

    The Vegas version of pioneering Spanish chef José Andrés' flagship restaurant in DC brings modern tapas to a light-hearted setting with a rustic-chic look…

  • Border Grill

    Las Vegas

    With colorful murals and views over Mandalay Bay Beach, this festive eatery dishes up modern Mexican fare designed by chefs from Bravo's Top Chef Masters…

  • Kai Restaurant

    Greater Phoenix

    American Indian cuisine – based on traditional crops grown along the Gila River – soars to new heights at Kai ('seed'). Expect creations such as grilled…

  • Bouchon

    Las Vegas

    Napa Valley wünderkind Thomas Keller's rendition of a Lyonnaise bistro features a seasonal menu of French classics. The poolside setting complements the…

  • Barrio Café

    Phoenix

    Barrio's staff wear T-shirts emblazoned with comida chingona, which translates as 'fucking good food,' and they don't lie. This is Mexican food at its…

  • Bryce Canyon Lodge Restaurant

    Bryce Canyon National Park

    While service may lag, meals deliver, with the excellent regional cuisine ranging from fresh green salads to bison burgers, braised portobellos and steak…

  • Criollo Latin Kitchen

    Flagstaff

    Sister to Brix Restaurant & Wine Bar and Proper Meats + Provisions, this on-trend Latin-fusion restaurant gives similar encouragement to local producers,…

  • Revel

    New Mexico

    Revel was so tasty that we came back again for more. Ingredients for the hearty fare served in these rustically chic digs are sourced from local farms …

  • Pa'la

    Phoenix

    It's small, simple and you order at the counter, but don't let the casual, eco-minded ambience fool you into thinking Pa'La is anything but extraordinary…

  • Lambert's

    Taos

    Consistently hailed as the 'Best of Taos,' this charming old adobe north of the Plaza remains what it’s always been: a cozy, romantic local hangout where…

  • El Parasol

    Santa Fe Region

    This unassuming trailer in Española is still regarded as the best of the six El Parasols scattered across Central New Mexico. Order at least two chicken…

  • Dick's Hideaway

    Phoenix

    At this pocket-sized ode to New Mexican cuisine, grab a small table beside the bar or settle in at the communal table in the side room and prepare for…

  • Pizzicletta

    Flagstaff

    Tiny Pizzicletta, where the excellent thin-crusted wood-fired pizzas are loaded with gourmet toppings such as arugula and aged prosciutto, is housed in a…

  • FnB

    Scottsdale

    Romantic ambience and culinary wizardry join forces to provide a dinner to remember in Scottsdale. Charleen Badman, named the Southwest's best chef in…

  • Tacos El Gordo

    Las Vegas

    This Tijuana-style taco shop from SoCal is just the ticket when it's way late, you've got almost no money left and you're desperately craving carne asada …

  • Iron Springs Cafe

    Arizona

    Cajun and Southwestern specialties mingle delightfully inside this former train station – from the N'awlins muffuletta with sliced ham, salami and…

  • Cafe Poca Cosa

    Tucson

    Chef Suzana Davila's award-winning nuevo-Mexican bistro is a must for fans of Mexican food in Tucson. A Spanish-English blackboard menu circulates between…

  • Coppa Cafe

    Flagstaff

    Brian Konefal and Paola Fioravanti, who met at an Italian culinary school, are the husband-and-wife team behind this friendly, art-strewn bistro with egg…

  • Tumerico

    Tucson

    How do we love thee? Let us count the ways: ranchero tacos stuffed with veggies and jackfruit, Frida Kahlo tostadas and cilantro pesto sopes (topped…

  • Momofuku

    Las Vegas

    This is a place to show others who know about David Chang's global sensation that you're a trendsetting jet-setter too. Cosmopolitan is the perfect place…

  • Macy's

    Flagstaff

    The delicious coffee – house-roasted in the original, handsome, fire-engine-red roaster in the corner – at this Flagstaff institution has kept local…

  • Turquoise Room

    Eastern Arizona

    Even if you're not staying at La Posada, treat yourself to the best meal between Flagstaff and Albuquerque at the hotel's unique in-house restaurant…

  • Elote Cafe

    Sedona

    Come here for some of the best, most authentic Mexican food in the region. Elote Cafe serves unusual traditional dishes you won't find elsewhere, like the…

  • Cafe Pasqual's

    Santa Fe

    Whatever time you visit this exuberantly colorful, utterly unpretentious place, the food, most of which has a definite south-of-the-border flavor, is…

  • VegeNation

    Las Vegas

    Faced with a health crisis, veteran chef Donald Lemperle adopted a plant-based diet, and used his learnings to open Downtown's most exciting new cafe. His…