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…
Must-see restaurants in The Southwest
Wasatch Mountains
Black Sheep earns accolades for cafe food done with Southwestern and Native American flair. Offerings include cactus-pear salads or red-chile posole with…
Santa Fe Region
The smart but relaxed dining room at the resort is open for all meals, and prepares organic and local ingredients with aplomb. The wine bar here opens at…
Santa Fe Region
Locals rave about this little spot that specializes in sandwiches, pizzas and pastries. Breakfast choices include oatmeal and breakfast burritos. And…
Salt Lake City
French cafe known for its homemade pastries, artful sandwiches overflowing with greens, and lavender lemonade. There are good breakfasts and monkey bread…
St George
It's all about the view at this restaurant overlooking the St George valley and beyond. The patio area makes the ideal spot for wining and dining at…
Arizona
Twist back in time at family-friendly Bobby D's Diner, a ’50s-themed place north of town. Settle into a red booth for burgers, shakes and classic oldies.
Moab
With shady outdoor patio seating and a kids' menu, Jay’s serves heaping portions of garlicky pasta with hot homemade bread. Lunch specials are a bargain.
Silver Peak Restaurant & Brewery
Reno
This casual place hums with the chatter of happy locals settling in for a night of microbrews and great eats, from barbecue chicken to filet mignon.
Utah
The all-day breakfasts and pub grub served in this Helper historic building are fairly standard and yet it's still one of the area's best options.
Southwestern Utah
Whenever possible, this cozy cafe uses local and organic ingredients in its vegetable-heavy dishes. Area trout and locally made pies are a hit.
Southwestern Utah
A Western steak and seafood house in a rustic red-rock setting, 5 miles east of town. Milt's is very popular with locals for special occasions.
New Mexico
The most popular place to get your chile fix in Silver City, spanning three dining rooms. The red chile con carne plate is an excellent choice.
Southwestern Utah
Grilled steaks, pasta and fish come with a million-dollar view of red-rock cliffs. Arrive before sunset for the best show. There's a full bar.
Utah
For all-American fare and farm-boy portions in cool Naugahyde booths, Angie's Restaurant is very popular. Its breakfast menu is encyclopedic.
Salt Lake City
A hip, retro diner that gets serious about bacon. With a soda fountain, colorful patio and postcards from around the country as decoration.
Wasatch Mountains
Cozy up fireside at St Bernard’s for a French-inspired buffet-style meal at the Inn at Solitude.
Utah
Carhop waiters deliver the famous skinless fried chicken and bison burgers to your car window. Don't miss the homemade sarsaparilla soda.
New Mexico
Try the Pueblo Taco, served on fresh fry bread. It's located in the Sky City Cultural Center; grab a bite here before or after your tour.
Wasatch Mountains
An old-fashioned resort restaurant, with classics like whole trout, fried chicken and homemade pie. It's an institution in Ogden Canyon.
Albuquerque
A delectable no-frills Korean canteen, with housemade BBQ chicken and Korean beef rice bowls, as well as bento meals, sides and soups.
Santa Fe Region
An atmospheric saloon with a surprising variety of vegetarian burritos and chile considering the number of animal heads on the walls.
Southwestern Utah
Craving a deliciously greasy burger and fries? Look no further than the 'chubby cheese' and don't forget the strawberry milkshake.
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.
Southeastern New Mexico
Southern-style, slow-cooked pit BBQ – if quality meats and tasty sauce aren't your thing, how about catfish and fried okra?
Moonflower Community Cooperative
Moab
Nonprofit health-food store with great picnic supplies, including takeout sandwiches, and it posts loads of community info.
Southeastern Utah
A great place for full breakfasts, organic espresso, smoothies or a healthy lunch wrap. Has a branch in Moab as well.
Reno
Locally regarded as having the best breakfast in town, Peg’s offers tasty grill food that’s not too greasy.
Wasatch Mountains
A lively, kitschy Mexican cantina serving margaritas and Tex-Mex inside the old Eden General Store.
St George
Grill your grass-fed beef (or shrimp or portabello mushroom…) yourself on a hot volcanic rock.
Central New Mexico
Burger joint that also serves Mexican-style fast food, featuring its renowned homemade salsa.
Park City
Local institution known for its all-day breakfast and burgers; service can be hit-or-miss.
Southern Nevada
Serving steak, seafood, pasta and salads, along with video poker. (What? This is Nevada.)
Springdale
This mix of Thai, Chinese and Indian cuisine is the best Asian-cuisine option in town.
Escalante Mercantile Natural Grocery
Southwestern Utah
A well-stocked natural grocer with organic products, sandwiches and pastries.
Las Vegas
A steakhouse located on the former outskirts of town, Bob Taylor's keeps alive the pre-metropolis era when Las Vegas was a Western ranch town. It's worth…
Las Vegas
For see-and-be-seen dining or a splashy date night, few restaurants on the Strip beat this dramatic Chinese restaurant, with futuristic neo-Asian accents…
