Albuquerque
This 18th-century adobe complex makes the nicest setting for a meal near the Plaza, and it has a well-shaded patio. Besides New Mexican favorites such as…
Must-see restaurants in The Southwest
Las Vegas
From French chef Hubert Keller of San Francisco's Fleur de Lys, this soaring space, outfitted with linen curtains and exposed-brick walls, specializes in…
Salt Lake City
It's hard to beat the romance built into this creaky stone cottage. Eclectic vintage china and local art lining the walls give it an even more creative…
Salt Lake City
Down-home, carb-rich cookin' just like your Mormon grandmother used to make. Here it's served cafeteria-style in the basement of a historic house where…
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…
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,…
Tucson
Stop here in the morning on your way west via Speedway Blvd from Tucson to Saguaro National Park. The breakfast burritos at this low-key Sonoran-style…
Moab
Dine on Baja fish tacos and margaritas in the sky-lit breezeway patio lined with crayon-bright walls. Though it's not a standout, fajitas, chiles rellenos…
New Mexico
The Stagecoach Cafe is a decent place to eat in Ramah. It offers steaks, Mexican food and a giant selection of pies. Service is friendly. Someone was…
Las Vegas
Visually high impact, this Thai and pan-Asian kitchen offers a satay bar and quasi-authentic soups, curries and noodle dishes, from tom kha chicken to…
Phoenix
This dark and manly place is a gloriously old-school steakhouse. You will get steak. It will be big and juicy. There will be a potato. The ambience is…
Northern Nevada
Ely's favorite old-school diner is the kind where waitresses call you ‘darlin'’ and comfort food is the only thing on the menu. They do a mean chicken…
Northern Nevada
After the culinary rigors of Hwy 50, your palate might need a little spice. Tiny Azteca is unassuming – located in a dusty strip mall on the way out of…
Nevada
Lunch, sip and linger at fetching, funky, art-filled Comma Coffee, where eavesdropping might reward you with the inside scoop from the Nevada Legislature…
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,…
Southern Nevada
After a day of mountain biking, hiking or kayaking, what sounds better than a burger and a cold beer? Head to this downtown ‘drinkery’ and order the…
Moab
Though it's as much taproom-bar as restaurant, the burgers and pizzas (gluten-free available) are almost as popular as the beer here. Salad topped with…
Southeastern Utah
As the sign says, 'If we are here we are open!' Drop in and discuss politics with the local coffee circle, grab a sandwich on thick-sliced wheat bread…
Arizona
Actually in Bullhead (it's part of the Laughlin Ranch Golf Club), the Grill aims for mountain-lodge chic, with stone walls, high ceilings, a fireplace and…
Flagstaff
The McMillan Bar & Kitchen is housed in a historic bank, with a menu that features excellent lamb sliders, Mexican posole soup and pub fare with a local…
Albuquerque
This smart, see-and-be-seen hotel restaurant serves a fabulous array of tapas-style small plates, including Spanish ham and cheeses, plus substantial…
Las Vegas
This place prides itself on its lobster bisque and the 50th floor view over the Las Vegas Valley. Both are above average; everything else is ho-hum. That…
New Mexico
Cherished by locals, Nellie's has been serving homemade burritos, chile rellenos and tamales for decades now, under the slogan 'Chile with an Attitude.'…
Summerlin
Fuel up with a BBQ chicken wrap, protein bowl or kale smoothie before hitting Red Rock Canyon at this vegetarian-friendly cafe, in a strip mall near the…
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…
Albuquerque
The best casual eats within walking distance of Old Town, the friendly Central Grill is both reliable and convenient. Expect New Mexican diner fare:…
Nic's Italian Steak & Crab House
Arizona
You wouldn't really expect an old Chicago vibe – dark, intimate, cozy booths – in Cottonwood, but this joint gets it right. Same goes for the grilled…
Southern Arizona
Formerly Nellie Cashman's in the Russ House Hotel, this cantina serves Mexican fare alongside a few Italian dishes. Eat inside or enjoy a prickly-pear…
Sedona
This spacious brewery at Tlaquepaque Village will satisfy your post-hike drinking needs, with upmarket versions of pub food like fish and chips, charred…
Park City
Park City's cognoscenti flock to this modern pan-Asian phenomenon, where fine-dining dishes may include crab-crusted salmon or miso-marinated black cod…
Santa Fe Region
The restaurant in the main lodge building at the Abiquiú Inn is the nicest place to eat for miles around. You'll find the usual array of New Mexico…
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…
Monument Valley Navajo Tribal Park
Get a vitamin kick from the salad bar before tucking into the steaks or Navajo tacos piled high with chile and cheese. At lunchtime it often swarms with…
Moab
This burger joint sprawls over two stories of semi-industrial open-concept dining space. It serves Angus beef burger combos and substantial sides. Come…
Arizona
The Caverns Restaurant is nice if you already happen to be here; it has a small playground and serves simple American fare. The bar opens at 3pm on…
Nevada
More about the setting than the food, the Palace Restaurant & Saloon, which is full of town memorabilia, serves up good renditions of traditional American…
Northern Nevada
This down-to-earth cafe is the go-to for daily breakfasts and basic comfort food including grilled cheese, burgers, meatloaf and milkshakes. It's also a…
Arizona
If you've got a hankering for a big and juicy green chili burger with a side of crispy fries and a shake, this ’50s-style drive-in will steer you toward…
Santa Fe
This simple cafe makes up for a slight deficit in ambience with taste and value: big platters of delicious kebabs, hummus, falafel and other Greek and…
Park City
The mid-mountain St Regis setting is spectacular at this upscale resort hotel but the view comes at a high price. Popular menu items include saffron…
