Must-see restaurants in Utah

  • Cordwood Restaurant

    Zion & Bryce Canyon National Parks

    This rustic farm-to-table restaurant offers the only gourmet dining in East Zion, plus beer and wine. Think organic salads, Montana bison burgers, and…

  • Aerie

    Wasatch Mountains

    The 10th-floor Aerie at Cliff Lodge is worth a splurge for the views alone. Gaze out 15ft windows to spectacular mountain vistas while sampling tuna…

  • Cafe Diablo

    Southwestern Utah

    Once considered one of southern Utah's best restaurants for its highly stylized Southwestern cooking, the Diablo draws mixed reviews nowadays after new…

  • Tacos La Pasadita

    Southeastern Utah

    A food trailer parked in a former Shell gas station serves as the kitchen at this friendly roadside Mexican taquería. Menu items include breakfast…

  • Magnolia's Street Food

    Southwestern Utah

    Magnolia's rolls filling farm-to-table burritos inside an old Blue Bird school bus. Among the more popular menu items are the vegetarian, breakfast and…

  • Duke's Slickrock Grill

    Southwestern Utah

    If you're entering Capitol Reef from the east, take a lunch break at the friendliest cowboy grill this side of the swell. Specializing in smoked meats,…

  • River Grill

    Moab

    For romance, it's hard to beat the wraparound veranda overlooking red-rock canyons outside Moab. Dine on heirloom tomato soup, wedge salad and herb…

  • Kiva Koffeehouse

    Southwestern Utah

    Just past the Aquarius Plateau, you reach this singular coffeehouse whose round structure was built directly into the cliffside. Floor-to-ceiling glass…

  • Shabu

    Park City

    Hip, inventive Asian small plates, including addictive firecracker shrimp, warming ramen and namesake shabu shabu (a hot pot of flavorful broth with meat…

  • Charlie's Southern BBQ

    Southwestern Utah

    Don't be fooled by the cookie-cutter shopping plaza setting. There's a huge meat smoker outside, rolls of paper towels on the tables and sticky barbecue…

  • Forscher German Bakery

    Southwestern Utah

    Break your driving fast with fresh pastries, sandwiches on the bakery's signature sourdough, or you might try the grilled bratwurst. This modern German…

  • Red Rock Grill

    Zion National Park

    Settle into your replica log chair or relax on the big deck with magnificent canyon views. Though the dinner menu touts its sustainable-cuisine stance for…

  • Grappa

    Park City

    The rambling old home at the top of the historic downtown hill is perfect for a romantic northern-Italian meal. Dine under the soft patio lights in summer…

  • Peekaboo Kitchen

    Kanab

    A godsend to green diets, this cafe goes big on vegetarian and vegan dishes, salads and beet chips. The artisan pizzas are pretty good too. Breakfast…

  • Communal

    Wasatch Mountains

    Hipster central, the Saturday brunch at Communal really packs 'em in and you'll soon find out why. Usual suspects on the changing lunch and dinner menu…

  • Chunga's

    Salt Lake City

    In Salt Lake's Latino neighborhood, Chunga's slices authentic Mexico City–style tacos al pastor (spit-cooked marinated pork tacos topped with chopped…

  • IDK BBQ

    Southwestern Utah

    It began as a food truck and has morphed into a roadside eatery specializing in beef brisket, pulled pork and rib tips. The barbecue here won't knock your…

  • Mazza

    Salt Lake City

    In an inviting space with warm tones and copper highlights, this local favorite consistently delivers well-known fare like kebabs, shawarma and hummus…

  • Slacker's Burger Joint

    Southwestern Utah

    Order an old-fashioned burger (beef, chicken, pastrami or veggie), hand-cut fries (the sweet-potato version is delish) and thick milkshake (in a rainbow…

  • Good Karma

    Park City

    Whenever possible, local and organic ingredients are used in the Indo-Persian meals at Good Karma. Start the day with Punjabi eggs and dine on curries and…

  • From Scratch

    Salt Lake City

    A casual eatery focusing on fresh and fast, with bubbly-crust wood-fired pizzas taking center stage. The scratch burger with shoestring onions served on a…

  • Doug's Steak & BBQ

    Southeastern Utah

    Does a mighty fine pulled-pork sandwich and the brisket isn't too shabby either, but vegetarians won't find much love here. There's also an extensive…

  • Molly Green's

    Wasatch Mountains

    For après-ski drinks and pub grub, you gotta go to the A-frame right on the hill. Molly Green’s has a roaring fire, a gregarious old-school vibe and great…

  • Roosters 25th Street Brewing Co

    Wasatch Mountains

    Once a house of ill repute, this great old-town building is now an upscale gastro brewpub serving Irreverent IPA as a house draft. There are also gluten…

  • Maxwell's

    Park City

    Eat with the locals at the pizza, pasta and beer joint tucked in a back corner of the stylish outdoor Redstone Mall, north of town. Huge, crispy-crusted …

  • Bhindas Curry Pizza Palace

    Southwestern Utah

    High-school memorabilia and local news clippings cover the walls at this popular Indian-owned pizza joint known for zesty specialty pies made on naan…

  • Park House Cafe

    Springdale

    Wake up as late as you like: Park House Cafe serves its Asiago bagel with egg and avocado – along with organic coffee and other breakfast items – until…

  • Quesadilla Mobilla

    Moab

    For a quick bite, hit this yellow food truck parked alongside the busy main drag. Many like the simplicity of the 'dirtbag' (a large bean and cheese…

  • Vertical Diner

    Salt Lake City

    If you are not vegan, you might prefer seeking out authentic international eats as opposed to these watered-down versions, but that's not to say Vertical…

  • Riggatti's Wood Fired Pizza

    St George

    With a fanatical local following, this tiny pizzeria is a boon for travelers searching for thin-crust pizzas with bubbling mozzarella and pesto. Grab one…

  • Over the Counter Cafe

    Salt Lake City

    Hugely popular greasy spoon with booth seating and a convivial counter around an open grill. Regulars love the ancient-grains pancakes, blueberry-lemon…

  • Fusion House

    Kanab

    Casual Asian fusion – think Japanese-style chicken katsu curry, coconut shrimp, udon noodle soups, and fried rice with spinach and pine nuts – served in a…

  • 710 Bodega

    Park City

    Don't underestimate the seduction of a deep pour of tempranillo paired with crab-stuffed peppers and lamb lollipops. Small bites are the thing in this new…

  • Rusty's Ranch House

    Southwestern Utah

    On Hwy 14, 3 miles east of town, this steakhouse certainly has one of the the nicest locations in Cedar City. Expect moose and bison heads on the wall and…

  • Bagel Project

    Salt Lake City

    Top-notch bagels are made with old-world care by the owners straight outta Jersey. Chewy, simple, satisfying. It also sells bialys (Polish rolls with…

  • Circle D Eatery

    Southwestern Utah

    Has attentive service and satisfying burgers using local beef on fresh sesame or cheese buns, served with shoestring fries. Smoked meats are a specialty,…

  • Peach City

    Utah

    Brigham City certainly has no shortage of drive-ins and this old-timer gets much-deserved love for its homemade ice cream and shakes made with flavors…

  • Moab Garage Co

    Moab

    Get your 'cryocream' on, ice cream made with liquid nitrogen and tasty flavors such as s'more and salted caramel crunch. This hip cafe also does strong…

  • Windy Ridge Cafe

    Park City

    Escape the Main St mayhem at this out-of-the-way American cafe. There's a long list of salads to choose from, also available as sides, and comfort food…

  • Pho Tay Ho

    Salt Lake City

    For steaming bowls of pho garnished with basil, mint and bean sprouts, along with a salty limeade, it's hard to beat this no-frills, bargain restaurant…