As you search for good Bryce Canyon restaurants around this region it is important to know that in the 1800's this region was one of the last areas to be explored in the lower 48 states of the United States. Today it is an area that offers some great visitor services including restaurants that provide some tasty dining options. This park is popular with international and domestic visitors because it is so unique, and it is therefore fitting that restaurants in this area also offer something unique for visitor's tastebuds.
There are two restaurants at the main lodge inside the park, several just outside the gate of the park, and others in nearby communities such as the towns of Tropic - just east of the park, Panguitch, and Hatch, which are both west of the park. Other dining establishments can be found in Orderville, and Escalante which are both approximately one hour from the canyon entrance. In the paragraphs below we highlight a few of the nearby restaurant dining experiences which include traditional fare of the west such as steaks, dutch-oven roasted chicken, and delicious pies, along with southwest, Mexican, Italian, and other favorite flavors of the world. Please check to see which restaurants are only open seasonally.
Our Recommendations
- Cowboy Smokehouse (Panguitch, Utah) - Stone Hearth Grill (Tropic, Utah - Ebenezers Barn & Grill - The Shop Coffee Co. (Orderville, Utah) - North Creek Grill (Escalante, Utah) Please note that some services are seasonal. Check hours of service online.
Bryce Canyon Pines Restaurant
This restaurant is located just a few miles west of the entrance to the park, on Scenic Byway 12, and is situated among a grove of pine trees on the plateau, hence its name. This restaurant is a destination known far and widemost notably for the size and taste of their pies. Many guests stop for the pie, but also enjoy the wide range of menu items and it is open for all the different meals of the day.
Ebenezer's Barn and Grill Dinner Show
During the main season of the year (mid-April to mid-October) this is a highly popular experience for groups visiting the area but is also open for individuals to join this evening only group dining event. Located on the Ruby's Inn property just outside the entrance to the park, Ebenezer's Barn and Grill Dinner Show offers buffet-style dining, plus optional beer and wine, along with an evening of entertainment by highly professional performers. The Bryce Canyon Wranglers bring a Nashville style line-up to their live show which features talented singers and musicians who interlace their musical performance with plenty of humor, and interesting stories.
Ruby's Inn Cowboy's Buffet & Steak Room
When Ruby and Minnie Syrett started their guest services operation over 100 years ago, they could not have imagined what their family-run operations would look like today. With buffet and off-the-menu options, this dining establishment serves hundreds of thousands of people annually for all of the meals each day and is open year-round.
Arriba Mexican Grill
This is a newer-named restaurant that is located along Byway 12 just a mile west of the turn-off to the park, and offers Mexican cuisine. The restaurant offers classic dishes and also serves margaritas, and other cocktails to complement your meal. Open for both lunch and dinner.
Dining Room at The Lodge at Bryce Canyon
The Lodge at Bryce Canyon Restaurant and Valhalla Pizzeria and Coffee are two restaurant options operated by the contracted vendor for lodging, dining, and general store services within the boundaries of Bryce Canyon National Park.
Other AREA restaurants
Bryce Canyon City: Cowboy Ranch House Bar & Grill Tropic: The Stone Hearth Grill, Rustler's Restaurant, Bryce Canyon Coffee Company, The Pizza Place. Escalante: Circle D Restaurant, Esca-Latte Restaurant.
Please Note
Because of winter weather at these higher elevations, please note that some services are seasonal. Also, operating a restaurant is one of the more challenging businesses in the world, so it is not uncommon for restaurants to change their names, locations, or to close their operations.