Moab, Utah is a mesmerizing place to set your sights when it’s time to enjoy a well-deserved vacation. While your getaway promises to be packed with adventure and excitement, making the most of amazing dining opportunities is half the fun! When you’re looking for local favorites to enjoy, the following five Moab restaurant options are savory stops you just won’t want to miss out on while you’re in town.
The Cowboy Grill Restaurant
Situated within the iconic Red Cliffs Lodge, The Cowboy Grill Restaurant is a must-try eatery for those visiting Moab with every intention of making the most of the local dining scene. The Cowboy Grill Restaurant offers up a wide variety of savory menu selections paired perfectly with arch and cliff views enjoyed from a vantage point within a dining room showcasing 20-foot ceilings and floor-to-ceiling windows! Rustic décor is yours for the enjoying as well when you decide to din here. The Cowboy Grill Restaurant serves up breakfast, lunch, and dinner, and many who swing by choose to go with savory seafood dishes or fresh game options. Whether you opt for the slow-roasted prime rib or a charcuterie plate, this is a restaurant that promises to please the palate. The Cowboy Grill Restaurant can be found off Milepost 14 at 9618 UT-128.
The River Grill
If ranch-style dining is very much a thing that would be a highlight of your Moab adventure and you could stand to go for savory menu options too, a stop at The River Grill is a must. This Sorrel River Ranch eatery is nestled within the greater 160 acres of ranchland that enjoy a place within driving distance of Arches National park. Guests who choose to dine at The River Grill will find themselves seated at tables with proximity to the Colorado River indulging their tastebuds with farm-to-table options that are one-of-a-kind. Many ingredients used in this restaurant’s dishes are grown right on-site and guests are invited to enjoy the results of garden harvests for lunch or dinner daily. Whether you order up the scallops or lamb, be sure to pair your plate with dessert. The cherry apricot ice cream is particularly delicious. The River Grill can be found at Mile 17 along Utah 128.
The Sunset Grill
Enjoying time at a locally-owned and operated restaurant in Moab is always a treat, but if there’s a chance to sprinkle in some history too, all the better. That’s exactly what you’ll find when you make the most of a meal at The Sunset Grill. Located at 900 N. Main Street, The Sunset Grill has been a great place to enjoy delicious dining in a western setting since first opening its doors in 1993. The Sunset Grill enjoys the title of Moab’s longest operating restaurant making a meal here that much more meaningful. From grilled Hawaiian tuna to honey butter chicken, The Sunset Grill offers up a variety of mouthwatering options, all of which can be paired with the perfect wine, beer, or handcrafted cocktail to match. Those stopping by with little ones will love that The Sunset Grill hosts a full kids’ menu too!
The Broken Oar
If you find yourself spending some time exploring exciting downtown Moab, make sure a meal enjoyed at The Broken Oar is included on the itinerary! Situated at 53 W. 400 N., The Broken Oar is a seasonally accessible restaurant that serves up lunch and dinner throughout the summer. Guests come this way to make the most of a menu that features bold western-influenced American fare complete with bold flavors and unique spice pairings. Smoked meat selections are popular at The Broken Oar while roasts, fish and chips, burgers, sandwiches, and wraps are also readily available. If you’re just dropping by to enjoy an appetizer or two, don’t leave without trying the battered mozzarella cheese curds.
The Desert Bistro
If fine dining from the comfort of a scenic patio sounds like your mealtime style, enjoying dinner at The Desert Bistro is just the ticket. Located at 36 S. 100 W., The Desert Bistro serves up everything from seafood and game to a wide variety of weekly specials crafted at the hands of talented and enthusiastic chefs! There are plenty of vegan and vegetarian offerings at The Desert Bistro too making an ultra-popular stop in Moab. Reservations are highly recommended to guarantee you have a spot to dine in style upon arrival.
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