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…
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…
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…
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.'…
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…
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…
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…
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…
Las Vegas
In Las Vegas' sea of gourmet burgers and overpriced eats, it's refreshing to find a small business that serves up a decent hamburger, cheesy chili fries…
Arizona
The Roadkill has a salad bar, subtle vintage decor and, among the juicy steaks and burgers, tongue-in-cheek menu items such as 'fender tenders' and …
Las Vegas
This no-frills pizzeria turns out piping-hot garlic knots and large, dripping slices of pizza, mini calzones and overstuffed stromboli. Open late, it's…
Nevada
One of the best start-the-day places you'll find downtown, well-priced Heidi's has an impressive breakfast menu with plenty of new twists on the classic…
Bryce Canyon General Store & Snack Bar
Bryce Canyon National Park
In addition to foodstuffs, sundries and tourist kitsch, the general store near Sunrise Point sells hot dogs, cold drinks, packaged sandwiches, chili, soup…
Grand Canyon Region
Creative sweet and savory crêpes, plus soups, salads and free wi-fi, in a convenient location near many of Page's tour outfitters. It's just off the…
New Mexico
Family-run Mexican restaurant; enter through the swinging saloon doors, and you’ll doubtless find local families chowing down on huge, great-value plates…
Nevada
For gorgeous 100-mile views of the surrounding valleys, have an ice-cream cone on the back porch of the Firehouse Saloon & Grill, where the friendly…
Flagstaff
For groceries, Bashas’ is a good, local chain supermarket that carries a respectable selection of organic foods. There's another branch at 1000 N…
Las Vegas
The Las Vegas outlet of one of Japan's, and now America's, most popular barbecue chains offers do-it-yourself yakiniku (grilled meat) barbecues at your…
Nevada
For those with a sweet tooth – this classic American diner is famed for its homemade cinnamon rolls. They also cater capably for those whose Achilles'…
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…
Wasatch Mountains
Locals dig the large salsa bar and salad buffet that shore up classic northern Mexican cuisine. Its carne asada (rib eye) and smothered enchiladas are…
Nevada
Serving St Louis–style barbecue with slow-smoked ribs and beans, along with burgers, salads and tasty sides, Red's has been a local favorite for years and…
Flagstaff
A local grocery store chain offering produce, beer, wine and a small organic section. There's another branch at 2700 S Woodlands Village Blvd.
Arizona
This home-style diner, with its padded stools and booths, could be called the beehive, so busy are its mornings, with locals swarming in for massive…
Arizona
This real locals' diner, run by the same family since 1973, has six tables and a counter with stools. Regulars sip coffee while browsing the newspaper and…
Park City
Enjoy a scoop of site-made ice cream like 'Moonana' (with organic banana chunks) along with your Ibis coffee at this always lively cafe. Has vegan,…
Grand Canyon Region
Impressive murals of local landscapes cover the walls inside this unfortunately named restaurant – open for dinner only – that serves good steaks, seafood…
Utah
You won't write home about it, but Don Pedro's is a step up from the fast-food scene, with filling burritos and chilled margs that do the trick after a…
New Mexico
Very popular morning hangout serving breakfast in all shapes and sizes, from huevos rancheros to biscuits and gravy, plus espresso coffees, doughnuts and…
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…
Grand Canyon National Park South Rim
Pick up a slice or pie to enjoy over a Grand Canyon Pilsner, or call in advance for takeout. The pizzas here have basic toppings, and there's a vegetarian…
Nevada
Locals agree that the best food in Virginia City is probably at Cafe del Rio, which serves a nice blend of modern Mexican and Southwest cuisine, including…
Wasatch Mountains
Look for the miniature train that travels overhead at this local play on Dairy Queen. The ice-cream sundaes and thick shakes can't be beat (try the…
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