Must-see restaurants in Southeastern Utah

  • 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…

  • Comb Ridge Eat & Drink

    Southeastern Utah

    An adobe gallery and cafe with standout single-pour coffee and blue-corn pancakes. For lunch, try the beer-battered fish and chips and for dinner you…

  • Sabaku Sushi

    Moab

    The ocean is about a million miles away, but with overnight delivery from Hawaii, you still get a creative selection of fresh rolls, catches of the day…

  • Milt's Stop & Eat

    Moab

    Meet greasy goodness. A triathlete couple bought this classic 1954 burger stand and smartly changed nothing. Milt's is known for it's grass-fed beef…

  • Love Muffin

    Moab

    Early-rising locals buy up many of the daily muffins – like the Breakfast Muffin, with bacon and blueberries. Not to worry, the largely organic menu at…

  • Ray's Tavern

    Southeastern Utah

    Residents and rafters alike flock to this regionally famous local beer joint for the best hamburgers and fresh-cut French fries around. The steaks aren't…

  • Thai Bella

    Moab

    Of the growing number of Thai restaurants in Moab this place reigns supreme. Popular menu items include spicy stir-fried drunken noodles, New Zealand…

  • Spitfire Smokehouse

    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…

  • Cottonwood Steakhouse

    Southeastern Utah

    Salad, steak and beans are big on the menu at this Wild West venue with an outdoor grill. For small appetites, it's worth splitting a plate.

  • 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…

  • 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…

  • 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…

  • 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…

  • 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…

  • EklectiCafé

    Moab

    Soy-ginger-seaweed scrambled eggs anyone? This wonderfully quirky cafe lives up to its eclectic name with its food choice and decor. Come for organic…

  • Twin Rocks Cafe & Trading Post

    Southeastern Utah

    Locals flock here for fry bread (deep-fried dough) as a breakfast sandwich, a Navajo taco at lunch or accompanying stew with dinner. Has good service and…

  • Cowboy Grill

    Moab

    Incredible sunset Colorado River views are to be had from the patio or from behind the huge picture windows here. Oh, and the hearty, all-American meat…

  • Jailhouse Café

    Moab

    The eggs Benedict here is hard to beat but the line goes deep on weekends. Whole-grain waffles and ginger pancakes are other temptations. In a former…

  • Pasta Jay’s

    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.

  • Peace Tree Juice Cafe

    Southeastern Utah

    A great place for full breakfasts, organic espresso, smoothies or a healthy lunch wrap. Has a branch in Moab as well.

  • Fiesta Mexicana

    Moab

    With dark pleather booths, fishbowl margaritas and some competent delivery of the usual suspects, this regional chain restaurant is not a bad choice…

  • Miguel's Baja Grill

    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…

  • Eddie McStiff's

    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…

  • Green River Coffee Co

    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…

  • Spoke on Center

    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…

  • Arches Thai

    Moab

    This large dining room is geared up to serve, with a pleasant, ample space. With options for tofu, seafood or organic chicken in typical curries and…

  • Pop's Burritos

    Southeastern Utah

    An egg-and-potato burrito smothered in green chili can put you on your way with a happy belly. While it would be good to see more of a kick, as fast-food…

  • Olde Bridge Grille

    Southeastern Utah

    This year-round grill has greasy-spoon cooking and some whopping Navajo tacos (fry bread with chili and taco fixings), plus the only full liquor license…

  • Crystal's Cakes and Cones

    Moab

    For a little piece of Americana, queue up at this popular ice creamery. Though the ice cream isn't locally made, local teenagers serve ever-growing lines…

  • Anasazi Restaurant

    Southeastern Utah

    Anasazi serves pretty standard all-American fare (think meatloaf, fish tacos, steaks and pizza), but it does try to use local produce and sustainable…

  • Singha Thai

    Moab

    Authentic Thai cafe for curries and organic basil chicken. Service is sleepy and the ambiance generic, but if you’re hot for spice, it usually delivers.

  • Zax

    Moab

    Dining out in Moab can get expensive, so locals load up at the all-you-can-devour soup, pizza and salad bar in this semi-generic American eatery.

  • Sweet Cravings

    Moab

    Swift and friendly service for fresh scones, chewy, cinnamon-laced monkey bread and breakfast burritos in addition to lunch items.

  • City Market

    Moab

    Moab's largest grocery store, with salads and sandwiches to go.