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This cheerful food truck, which doles out superb burgers with imaginative toppings, along with fries and soft drinks, parks in different parts of Torrey (often beside The Chuckwagon hotel)—check their Facebook page for the latest hours and address. Favorites among these over-the-top creations include the burger topped with gooey mac-and-cheese, smoked bacon, coal-roasted green chilies, and whole grain mustard; and another slathered with pulled pork, cream cheese, pickled jalapeños, and barbecue sauce.
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- Vegan Impossible burgers can be substituted for any order
- Creative burger toppings
- Typically parks in areas with pleasant, shaded seating
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You can watch your handmade artisanal pizza being pulled from the fires of the brick oven, then sit back and enjoy a seasonal pie layered with ingredients like house-made fennel sausage and wood-roasted cremini mushrooms. The creamy vanilla gelato layered with a balsamic reduction and sea salt is highly addictive.
50 W. Center St., Utah, 84720, USA
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- House-made sausage
- Good wine and beer list
- Creative desserts
Restaurant Details
Rate Includes: Reservations not accepted
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But for a smattering of colorful papel picado (cut paper) flags strung along the ceiling and some neon Mexican beer signs, this unassuming eatery on the east side of Torrey lacks much in the way of ambience. The plates brimming with vibrant sauces, fresh vegetables, and tender steak, chicken, and seafood, however, hint at why this relatively new Mexican restaurant has such a passionate following. Service is friendly and knowledgeable, too.
12 Sand Creek Rd., Utah, 84775, USA
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- Mexican Jarritos-brand soft drinks and both local and Mexican beers
- Filling breakfast fare
- Sautéed octopus and shrimp tacos
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Husband and husband Joseph Shumway and A. C. Ivory operate this hip artisan ice cream shop adjacent to the Wild Rabbit Cafe and Shooke Coffee Roasters along with the small regenerative farm in nearby Bicknell where they source some of their ingredients. Some of the interesting flavors include dark chocolate–mint, juniper berry, and mango-chili-lime.
135 E. Main St., Utah, 84775, USA
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- Three- and five-flavor ice cream flights
- Farm-to-cone ice cream
- Plenty of outdoor seating
Restaurant Details
Rate Includes: Closed Tues. and Wed.
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Stop by this cheerful coffeehouse with hanging plants and several tables on a spacious side patio to fuel up before your big park adventure or to grab some healthy sustenance for later. Hearty acai and miso-quinoa bowls, toast with goat cheese and fresh strawberries, bagels with the requisite schmears, breakfast burritos, and house-made granola are among the tasty offerings. There's also a nice selection of camp mugs, travel tumblers, and coffee-related gifts.
932 Zion Park Blvd., Springdale, Utah, 84767, USA
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- Opens at 6 am daily
- Potent house-made cold brew
- Delicious smoothies
Restaurant Details
Rate Includes: No dinner
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This warm and inviting log cabin–style restaurant—operated by a popular tour operator that also runs a camp store and cabin and camping compound—is a great place to sit back and relax after a day of hiking, fly-fishing, or road-tripping. Try one of the creatively topped pizzas, a veggie sandwich, or an apple-pecan-arugula salad, or drop in for a well-crafted (Fair Trade) coffee and a light breakfast to kick off the day.
310 W. Main St., Utah, 84726, USA
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- Excellent craft beer selection
- Friendly crowd
- Fine coffees, quiches, and pastries in the morning
Restaurant Details
Rate Includes: Closed Wed. and Dec.–Feb.
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This hip sidewalk café and bakery on the ground floor of a downtown St. George apartment building is a pleasing option for both decadent sweets—think passionfruit-coconut–glazed doughnuts and blood-orange tarts—and filling sandwiches on crusty house-baked breads. Notable drink options include brown sugar–cinnamon lattes and high-octane cold brews.
18 S. 200 W, Utah, 84770, USA
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- Sensational doughnuts and pastries
- Shaded sidewalk seating
- Hearty sandwiches and pizzas
Restaurant Details
Rate Includes: Closed Mon. and Tues. No dinner
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On the stunning grounds of the Boulder Mountain Lodge and a frequent James Beard Award semifinalist, this remote eatery—its creative, oft-changing menu is inspired by indigenous, Western range, Southwestern, and Mormon pioneer recipes—is worth the 40-mile drive from Torrey or 25-mile drive from Escalante along scenic Highway 12. The amiable chef-owners (and cookbook authors) source many ingredients they use—in dishes like braised beef with kale, tomatoes, and green-chile polenta; and pappardelle with smoked trout and farm veggies—come directly from their own organic farm or one of the area's sustainable purveyors.
20 N. Hwy. 12, Utah, 84716, USA
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- Some of the tastiest, freshest food in Utah
- Enchanting covered patio
- Innovative farm-to-bar cocktails
Restaurant Details
Rate Includes: Closed late Nov.–mid-Mar.
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This casually hip, counter-service restaurant with picnic tables outfitted with big rolls of paper towels serves tender pulled pork, smoked chicken, and beef brisket barbecue, along with classic sides like mac-and-cheese, baked beans, potato salad, and cornbread. You can enjoy your barbecue as a platter or sandwich, or take things to another level and try it smothered over nachos or in a loaded baked potato. No alcohol.
161 N. Main St., Utah, 84776, USA
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- Nice variety of both sweet and spicy sauces
- Chalkboard menu with creative staff recommendations
- Peach cobbler
Restaurant Details
Rate Includes: Closed Sun.
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This fun stop along scenic Highway 12, 13 miles east of Escalante, was constructed by the late artist and inventor Bradshaw Bowman, who began building it when he was in his eighties and spent two years finding and transporting the 13 Douglas-fir logs surrounding the structure. The distinctive eatery with amazing views serves a daily-changing array of made-from-scratch soups, bagel sandwiches, tamales, oatmeal pancakes, salads, and decadent desserts, plus exceptional coffee and espresso drinks. Open from March through October, the café also rents two overnight accommodations in a nearby cabin.
Hwy. 12, Utah, 84726, USA
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- Breathtaking canyon views
- Creative, farm-to-table breakfast and lunch fare
- Sticky date pudding, apple crumb pie, and other treats
Restaurant Details
Rate Includes: Closed Mon. and Tues. and Nov.–Feb. No dinner
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In a handsomely restored little house in the tree-lined, historic village of Santa Clara—about 15 minutes west of downtown St. George—this sweet, cozy neighborhood restaurant with seating in a colorful front garden serves extraordinarily tasty, locally sourced contemporary American–Mediterranean fare. It's worth the trip to this slightly off-the-beaten-path locale to savor coconut labneh with spicy harissa, charred heirloom tomatoes, and hazelnut dukkah and seared skirt steak with jalapeño-parsley chermoula. The desserts change nightly and are also tantalizing.
2862 Santa Clara Dr., Utah, 84765, USA
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- Exceptional farm-to-table cuisine
- Charming, historic setting
- Thoughtful wine list (and inexpensive corkage fee if you bring your own bottle)
Restaurant Details
Rate Includes: Closed Sun. and Mon. No lunch
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This tiny takeout patisserie in the center of downtown is a favorite stop for lattes and cold brew; crepes and salads; heartier dinner specials (salmon, filet mignon, ratatouille); and ethereal pastries and sweets, including a rotating selection of chocolate, berry, lemon, and seasonal tarts. Although primarily a to-go option that's perfect for stocking up before a hiking or biking adventure, in warm weather, you can also dine on the cute patio out front.
5 N. Main St., Utah, 84720, USA
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- Picnic supplies to enjoy before a show at the nearby Utah Shakespeare Festival
- Scrambled-egg breakfast croissants with ham, bacon, Gruyère, or smoked salmon
- Colorful macarons
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A charming patio overlooking Ancestor Square with contemporary Southwestern art on the walls provides a romantic setting for enjoying contemporary American fare with an emphasis on seasonal ingredients, many from the owners' private organic garden. Consider sage-smoked quail with a tamarind glaze, followed by a juniper-brined bone-in pork chop with stuffed pears and smoked-tomato relish, and don't pass up the standout sides that include sweet cornbread pudding, truffle potato chips, and Stilton fritters. The white chocolate cheesecake tower is a standout among several excellent desserts.
2 W. St. George Blvd., Utah, 84770, USA
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- Knowledgeable servers
- One of the best wine lists in town
- Seasonally changing bread pudding
Restaurant Details
Rate Includes: No lunch Sun.
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Located a little west of town in the middle of Thousand Lakes RV Park, this festive barbecue joint offers chuckwagon-style outdoor seating around firepits. Think elevated comfort food, with dishes like dry-rub smoked pork spare ribs, spiced-rubbed grilled salmon, and chargrilled rib-eye steaks packed with flavor, and delicious side dishes and desserts, too. There's no alcohol served, but you can bring your own.
1110 W. Hwy. 24, Utah, 84775, USA
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- Corn muffins with pecan-honey butter
- Slow-smoked half chicken
- Make-your-own s'mores
Restaurant Details
Rate Includes: Closed Sun. and Nov.–Mar. No lunch
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The sophisticated contemporary Mediterranean fare served in this snazzy bistro with a cathedral ceiling and an open kitchen would hold its own in any big city. Start off your evening with escargot with herbed garlic butter or French onion soup, before graduating to gnocchi with sautéed lobster tail or pan-seared duck breast with a cherry reduction and truffle-dusted potatoes.
210 S. 100 E, Utah, 84741, USA
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- Charcuterie and cheese boards
- Outstanding wine and cocktail selection
- House-made gelato
Restaurant Details
Rate Includes: Closed Mon. and Tues.
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This beautifully designed adobe oasis in the Kayenta Art Village in Ivins, about 10 miles northwest of St. George, offers gracious indoor and outdoor seating, the latter overlooking fragrant high-desert gardens and the surrounding red-rock ramparts. Pronounced zay-tah-vah, the space began as a coffee bar and is still a source of lattes and mochas, but you'll also find an eclectic selection of globally inspired all-day fare, including blue-corn waffles, ham ciabattas, peach-glazed organic chicken, and wild mushroom burgers. Weekend brunch is extremely popular.
815 Coyote Gulch Ct., Utah, 84738, USA
Known For
- Steps from several art galleries
- Well-curated beer, wine, and cocktail list
- Croissant bread pudding with caramel sauce
Restaurant Details
Rate Includes: Closed Tues. and Wed. No dinner Mon.