Park City
Very friendly brewpub with quality eats like meatloaf, seared ahi salad and calamari fried in Hefeweizen, served alongside thirst-quenching Polygamy…
Must-see restaurants in The Southwest
Park City
More of an experience than a meal – it isn't every day that a sleigh whisks you to dinner on the mountaintop serenaded by a baby grand. A candlelit dinner…
St George
A friendly islander from Oʻahu serves a tantalizing variety of fresh poke here, including the popular furikake ahi. Bowls are prepared with shredded…
Springdale
One of the more inventive top-end dining choices in Springdale, the Spotted Dog has a seasonal menu with a focus on regional specialties. Expect…
Springdale
The old gas-station building isn't much to look at, but deep shade and fresh tastes abound: think gorgeous chiles rellenos (stuffed poblano chilies) and…
Kanab
Southwestern comfort food such as pistachio chicken in poblano cream is undeniably flavorful but the service comes across as a bit too formal for laid…
Salt Lake City
While no minors are allowed in this divey pub, it's worth a trip for Salt Lake's best burgers. Yes, these misshapen patties with generous toppings, gooey…
Salt Lake City
An intimate, food-first experience. Enter the tiny house in the Avenues to a handful of tables around an open grill. The owner is seating guests and…
Wasatch Mountains
A frequent winner of Utah's 'Best in State' award for its fine European-style cuisine. The dining room (open to nonguests) is worth the reservation you…
Moab
The North Carolina–style barbecue prepared out of this roadside food trailer is the bomb. Pit-cooked meats such as brisket, pork ribs and smoked sausage…
Taos
Diner grub at its finest, prepared with a Southwestern, organic spin. Mountain men, scruffy jocks, solo diners and happy tourists – everyone's welcome…
Utah
This craft brewery and gastropub has become a local favorite. There are more than a dozen house brews on tap, including a popular peach-infused wheat ale…
Sedona
This tiny local spot assembles gigantic sandwiches on slabs of homemade bread. A great choice for a picnic, as they pack 'em tight to-go, so there's less…
Wasatch Mountains
One of northern Utah's best restaurants looks like a saloon from an old Western. The all-American Southwest-style menu features gorgeous salads, blue…
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…
Salt Lake City
Shelves stacked high with top-notch spirits invite you to belly up to the counter and try one of the innovative cocktails mixed here. The trendy downtown…
Salt Lake City
Earthy and interesting, with regularly changing mains like Utah red trout or pork belly with butternut tots. Dine at the few sidewalk tables and you'll…
Wasatch Mountains
A great alternative to resort eating and drinking is this classic mountain-lodge roadhouse. Creative comfort food such as the signature pepper steak is…
Salt Lake City
Get ready for a treat. Chef Wilmer from Trujillo cooks up Peru's best dishes, including ceviche (fish marinated in lime), yucca fries and causas (seasoned…
Las Vegas
Old Hollywood meets Mediterranean flavors at Cleo, SLS's offering specializing in share plates to be enjoyed in its sumptuous surrounds with low-hanging…
Southeastern New Mexico
Its baked goods are pretty darn good, as are the breakfast sandwiches at this busy spot. Cheery and family-owned, it also offers an outdoor patio and…
Kanab
Sometimes it feels like all of Kanab is stuffed into this busy, family-run restaurant with swift service and XL portions. Start with the complimentary…
Santa Fe
This casual longtime favorite on the southern edge of town feels like a rambling cottage with its various rooms and patio garden – and there’s also a full…
Park City
An Australian-owned cafe that whips out some of the finest breakfast fare in town, such as eggs Benedict topped with spicy pulled pork, Moroccan-style…
Springdale
The food is every bit as good as the free-trade coffee. Try the Mediterranean hummus wrap or giant vegetable frittata; there is pizza and salads, too. It…
Utah
In the evening, upscale Jack's fills with Utah hipsters drinking craft beer with exotic thin-crust pizzas that might include house-pickled jalapeños or…
St George
This little restaurant is run by Pakistani batik artist Shazad Sheikh and his wife, Rabia. You'll find chicken tikka masala, daal chana, naan and other…
Phoenix
This second location of the famous downtown pizza joint is in the Town & Country Shopping Center, near Biltmore Fashion Park. It also serves pasta, salad…
Wasatch Mountains
If you like your steak hand-cut and served with smoked sea salt and twice-baked potatoes, this on-mountain restaurant calls your name. With cozy leather…
Bit & Spur Restaurant & Saloon
Springdale
Sweet-potato tamales and chili-rubbed rib-eyes are two of the classics at this local institution. Inside, the walls are wild with local art; outside on…
Park City
From smoked bone marrow with sweetened garlic cream to tomato-and-corn gazpacho and risotto with battered black trumpets and wild arugula, this is farm-to…
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…
Salt Lake City
The best of a number of surprisingly good sushi restaurants here in landlocked Salt Lake, and often packed. Even LA restaurant snobs rave about the…
Utah
For baked goods that border on ecstasy, Crumb Brothers Artisan Bakery delivers. It also makes gorgeous, crusty organic breads on-site. If you're in town…
St George
We'd drive much further than 8 miles for the organic locavore fare served here in a stunning red-rock setting. Expect small plates (mahi cake), salads,…
Kanab
French- and Italian-inspired fare such as sea-scallop risotto and braised short-rib stew are served in a casual bistro setting with an open kitchen. Save…
Wasatch Mountains
Mid-mountain, try Collin’s Grill for homemade artisanal soups and breads (make reservations), natural meats that are regionally sourced and grilled Utah…
Kanab
Fresh ingredients star in dishes like hand-cut buffalo tenderloin and curry with mixed veggies and quinoa. Local artwork is on display in a gallery…
Springdale
Sharing a space with a souvenir shop, this one-counter wonder turns out good sandwiches (including boxed lunches for the park), breakfasts, chocolates and…
Park City
A favorite local hangout and the best of the town brewpubs, as far as food goes. We love the Asiago, cheddar and Havarti mac-and-cheese. Breakfast is…
