I would have uploaded the steak pics but we ate it before we thought of posting lol. Very friendly atmosphere and the food is fresh and the steak melted in my mouth. Perfect hint of smoke flavor without lingering. All in all a very good experience! We will be back when passing through. About to try the pecan pie read more

Big E Spaghetti Western Italian Cuisine - Potato skins - Steakhouses Near Me - Grand Canyon, Arizona

We had an excellent dinner here, my wife had the Pappardelle Elk Ragu and I had the Chicken Marsala - both dishes were well-executed and superbly delicious. This place has three dining areas all with a different vibe. We sat on the front/porch area as we didn't care for the other two areas. Jaime was a fabulous server! Prices are quite high here. read more

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Service was good, very nice young man! He was super nice and respectful, shy but extremely polite! I ordered the Margarita Pinsa, it says tomato sauce but there is no sauce, they used EVOO on the crust, and just let the cherry tomatoes do the work except it doesn't work. Such great potential but it was definitely not the best it could be. My husband had the branzino which we have had many times. It is not whole fish but rather a frozen fillet, of course for this area I realize there is not fresh seafood but it could have Ben better, how, idk. We each had 1 glass of wine and slit a desert, the bill was $107, with tip $ Atmosphere is cute, old cowboy memorabilia etc, typical for the area. Good location! read more

I think we ordered wrong. It's a steakhouse so maybe we should have ordered steak because the 2 pasta dishes we ordered needed improvements. The alfredo pasta had no flavor and the sauce was super thick. The bolognese pasta dish had great flavor but the noodles were dry. The meat sauce was very thick and had no moisture except the grease from the meat at the bottom of the bowl. The bread that comes with it is like a thick artisan cracker. So no filling up on bread. I left 3/4 of the alfredo dish. The service however was 5 stars. Our server was super attentive. The decor, also 5 stars. Super cute inside. Nice location with plenty of parking. For the amount we paid for this meal, it was very disappointing. read more

Big E Spaghetti Western Italian Cuisine - Steakhouses Near Me - Grand Canyon, Arizona

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The reviews for this place were not great but we decided to give it a try anyways and I'm so glad we did! The food we had (Mac and cheese, elk pasta, and Tuscan soup) was amazing!! I'm a really good cook, making everything from scratch, and this food met my standards, especially the soup. The cook knew what they were doing. Will definitely be returning when we're in the area read more

Big E Spaghetti Western Italian Cuisine - Sausage and potatoes Tuscan soup - Steakhouses Near Me - Grand Canyon, Arizona

A friend recommended this place, but I found it pretty disappointing. The interior screams old west saloon, but the menu is definitely Italian steakhouse. The price is fairly high and the food just did not match it. I had the chicken marsala, and to my taste the mashed potatoes tasted like a box mix, the chicken was not very seasoned, and both were drenched in enough sauce to make it all taste like mushrooms. Service was very fast and attentive, but I felt they were a little pushy when they discussed drink options, and later when thry brought by plates of dessert to ask if we wanted to order any. read more

Big E Spaghetti Western Italian Cuisine - Chicken Marsala - Steakhouses Near Me - Grand Canyon, Arizona

Now I believe this place is called Big E Spaghetti Western. Walked in after a long day at the Grand Canyon and was pleasantly surprised by how good the food was. I got the Pappardelle Elk Ragú and it was absolutely delicious and the noodles are made in house. 10/10 food, customer service and decor. Our server Jaime was great! read more

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Unfortunately had a pretty underwhelming experience. Service was slower than usual, with about 30 minutes from ordering to when our food arrived, which felt long considering what we ordered. Got the Big E Burger which lacked seasoning, and the toppings didn't help much either - the lettuce and tomatoes were soggy, which made the overall texture pretty unappealing. The pickle wasn't crunchy and the fries were another miss, coming out neither crispy nor salty. read more

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Overpriced with poor service. We stopped here while visiting the Grand Canyon. I was in the mood for a steak after a day of hiking the trails, until I saw the $60 price tag. I decided on elk ragu which was pretty good, but nothing spectacular. My son got the homestead lasagna, which was ok, but at least the portion was good sized. The World Cup was on tv and our waiter was far more interested in the game than our table, so getting drink refills and our check took a long time. The place was pretty dead, aside from a few groups on the patio. It was the 4th of July weekend, so I kind of expected more people, but aside from the occasional cheer from the soccer game on tv, the place was pretty quiet. There are not a ton of food options around the Grand Canyon, but I'd recommend trying the other spots if you're not already stocked up with food at your campsite. read more

We were looking for a good dinner option while in the area and the options were limited. We ended up here with hopes of good Italian. My daughter (9) ordered Mac n cheese which was really large pasta with an interesting tasting cheese sauce. I was hopeful but just wasn't impressed by the flavor. My other daughter (7) has the spaghetti and the noodles were under cooked and crunchy. The service was good but wouldn't recommend this place to any travelers if other options are available. read more

Located on State route 64 / US route 180 near McDonald's with plenty of parking and close to the Grand Canyon's South Rim. We were staying in Tusayan and wanted a steak for dinner so this place caught our attention as it was walking distance from our hotel. Since we had our dog with us, we called in a takeout order (although they have benches out front). We ordered their '8 oz Sirloin Steak' and the 'Big E Burger'. The steak was tender and perfectly seasoned served with carrots and a baked potato. The burger was made with 1/2 lb Angus beef patty, tasted so good, and served with steak fries. Everything was fresh and delicious, such satisfying dinner choices for sure. Shout out to 'Juan Carlos' who was super friendly and welcoming as we picked up our food. The restaurant is big and spacious with a cool western vibe, full bar, and lounge area. The restrooms were very clean during our visit. I will definitely return and enjoy more of their menu when in town. read more

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We stopped in right when they opened for a late lunch and were the first table seated, but unfortunately still waited about an hour for our food to arrive. The chicken Marsala was just okay, while the fettuccine carbonara was disappointing. It was watery and cold. The kid's fettuccine Alfredo tasted better, but both pasta dishes were made with spaghetti noodles instead of fettuccine, which was unexpected. On a positive note, the Caesar salad was good and the marble roasted potatoes were very good. Our waiter was also very polite and apologized for the long wait, which we appreciated. Overall, the experience didn't meet expectations. I would recommend skipping Big E Steakhouse and trying somewhere else instead like the Wendy's which was clean and good. read more

Came for an earlyish dinner after visiting the Grand Canyon on a Tues. Very steakhouse vibe on the interior. Was seated quickly but placed at an outdoor covered patio. Server was very friendly and attentive. Ordered the Kids Mac & Cheese, Ribeye, and Chicken Fettucine Alfredo. Alfredo sauce was very gritty and did not have much flavor. Mac & cheese had a decent flavor, fries were cooked well. The Ribeye was cooked to order (medium rare) but butter didn't have much infused flavor and carrots did not have any glaze. For how much they charge for the Ribeye I was disappointed overall. read more

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I was a little worried after reading a few negative reviews but my experience was fantastic! Extremely friendly staff, clean establishment and the food was good for the price. I ordered the ribeye and was not disappointed. read more

Big E Spaghetti Western Italian Cuisine - Ribeye - Steakhouses Near Me - Grand Canyon, Arizona

Very high prices. $75 for a steak in an old playhouse/saloon is too much! Eat pizza hut instead!

Don't sleep on this place! We had a great experience at Big E Steakhouse & Saloon near the Grand Canyon. I'm honestly surprised by some of the previous negative reviews--ours was nothing like that. Javier was our server, and he was incredibly attentive and friendly throughout our meal. I ordered the Baseball Top Sirloin (cooked perfectly!), my husband had the Steak Medallions, and our child chose the Chicken Strips. Every dish was flavorful, cooked just right, and arrived hot and on time. Yes, it's a little pricey--but that's expected for the location, and the quality of the food and service made it well worth it. The restaurant itself was also very clean and welcoming. Highly recommend if you're in the area--don't let the old reviews steer you away! read more

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Came in for dinner after a long day at the Grand Canyon. One big open space and was greeted by 2 hostesses. They all had a button up shirt and blue jeans for a uniform. They had a huge projector screen in the dining hall for I do not know what. The decor was a bit mixed western / hunter cabin feel. Lighting is dark with the antlers chandeliers. Spinach & Artichoke Dip: Not that good as the bread was dry and the dip was really dry and clumpy. Instead of chips they served this dish with buttered bread. It is gobut nothing to shout about. Potatoe Skins: Dry and old. Seems like it was prepped the day before. The cheese was not melted all the way as this came out warm and not hot. Ceaser Salad: This seems to be the only thing coming out right. Very small portion does not justify the $$ for this. 12oz Prime Rib: Dry and seems tough. Came out warm and not worth it. The onion rings were very dry and there were no onion in the rings at all. The mashed potatoes and gravy did not stick too well for me as it was not good at all. Strip Steak: My daughter says it was good but nothing to rave about. The macaroni and cheese was very watery. Button mushrooms was good she says. Braised Short Ribs: It was very good. Soft and tender and the meat would just fall off the bone. Mashed potatoes and steamed vegetables was done right. Kids Steak: Daughter says it's good along with her steak fries and a fruit cup. The fruit was actually fresh and not canned. Kids Canyon Pasta: My son says the pasta is laying on a bed of soup / sauce. The fries were good and the steamed vegetables were untouched as he says he was full. The audio is really bad. I suggest buying a Bose set or better speakers as it is really bad. Sounds like a small radio that came from the 80's. Bathroom is a bit dirty for the amount of people that are just standing around as the establishment was not even close to being half full. Parking lot is weird as one entrance that wraps around the building but dead end in the other side of the restaurant. Overall it is ok for the area as we were not expecting a 4-5 stars. I would not recommend this place again however, the steakhouse at the Grand Hotel (Canyon Star Steakhouse) is a bit better. Oh well, you pay for what you get. read more

Big E Spaghetti Western Italian Cuisine - Steakhouses Near Me - Grand Canyon, Arizona

Food around grand canyon generally sucks. Unlike some other national parks because the grand canyon national park is not overly large you do have the options of eating outside the park but they pretty much all suck. However what sets this place apart is the fact they open at 3pm which is way better than other places that close at 3pm because if you go hike in the park 3pm is the perfect time for a meal after hiking. The service is great and I don't know why they seat people at the bar area even when it's not too crowded yet but I think the service is always great. The food is alright especially after hiking but the steak can be much better. The meat is not as good as I would like (Costco has better cuts) but the price is not high so that balance it out. I'd prefer they offer some better cuts even if it's slightly more expensive. read more

Big E Spaghetti Western Italian Cuisine - Ribeye is not as good as New York at this place - Steakhouses Near Me - Grand Canyon, Arizona

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Cool spot with the themed decor and good service! The wings were delish, good cocktails as well. Now we start to lose points as the sides weren't hitting. Bland Mac and cheese, also mashed potatoes needed more butter and was barely saved by more salt. I'll admit the cork was great but also hard to mess up hahah. My medallions were delish and perfectly cooked! Just wish the sides were better. read more

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!!! 18% fee on all checks plus 10% tax !!! Food was poor quality Ambience was awful Service could have been better Eat in Your hotel ! read more

Honestly, we were so skeptical. What I say it was the best meal of my life, no, but was it delicious yes! I got the fettuccine Alfredo with chicken and my husband got the pesto gnocchi. Brandie was our server and she was delightful. We love the inside ambience and the outside patio where we sat was great! Their wine list was great as well... Pleasantly surprised and happy we chose here to eat. read more

Burger was great! Juicy and flavorful. Cobb salad was top notch -- lots of chicken and toppings! Fries were ok. They get the job done but are a little bland. Service was fantastic -- fast and attentive. The ambiance is interesting. The building is really cool; the artwork is beautiful but a little confusing as an English manor horse doesn't totally say mid west but it's still enjoyable. This place is a 5star, not bc it's out of this world phenomenal in every aspect, but bc it was a great gem for the area which can be overpriced, limited in options, and chaotic with tourists. 10/10 recommend. read more

Big E Spaghetti Western Italian Cuisine - Cobb salad (no cheese by request) - Steakhouses Near Me - Grand Canyon, Arizona

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Weirdly named place. Definitely western themed. Friendly enough staff, lots of Spanish speaking staff, but fluent enough in English to get by. We asked about portion size of the lasagna dinner and our waitress showed us with her hands a roughly 4x4 area and about 1" deep slice. The menu said good for sharing but she said not enough for two people. It came out piping hot in a cast iron boat that was 9x6x2. Definitely enough for 2 people! It did have good flavor but very little pasta noodles. A little disappointing because they said they make all the noodles from scratch daily. At $32 per serving not sure it was worth one serving let alone two. Live and learn. Hope this helps others. read more

We ordered the fettuccini carbonara. It was served lukewarm so we sent it back. The extended wait for its return suggests that it was not merely reheated in a microwave oven. But the second revised order was disappointing in its preparation and taste. No flavor, no distinction, completely bla. Ivan the server was pleasant, if not overly attentive and removed the cost of the carbonara from the bill. Perhaps my expectations for dining in Tusayan were overly optimistic. Buyer be aware. There is no fine dining in this town. read more

The carbonara pasta sauce was chunky like the eggs scrambled when they tried to make the sauce, very unappetizing. We should have sent it back for something else for the price but we were tired and just wanted to go. The $12 cup of tomato soup tasted fine, but it was described as a bowl, and the bread was more of a cracker. read more

Big E Steakhouse was a huge disappointment. The steak was overcooked and tasted like it had been sitting too long, and the sides were soggy and unappetizing. Service was lackluster at best--slow and not very attentive. The worst part is the price. For what we paid, we expected a properly cooked steak and decent sides, not a meal that felt careless. Save your money and eat somewhere else. read more

The best part of our visit was the service. Everyone was warm, welcoming and on point. The atmosphere was Texas steakhouse style. It was one open room with a tall ceiling, the six top tables lined up uniformly on each other. Despite being so open and decently busy it wasn't loud at all. We still felt like we had our privacy. It was a nice setting. The food,, however was a different story. There were misses on all of our entrees. The Cajun pasta was "like Mac and cheese. Not much flavor. ". My medium rare filet medallions were over cooked starting from just over to medium well. Also I thought a brown gravy sauce was a little outdated. Maybe Parmesan bread crumbs, horseradish or blue cheese would be lighter and fresher. My wife's dish lacked seasoning as well. It was overcooked. So: they seriously need change in the kitchen. If they fix the food I could recommend them. Sadly today I cannot. One note: on the menu the Grand Canyon beer was described as a darker beer. It is a lager. Close to modelo. Disappointed read more

Big E Spaghetti Western Italian Cuisine - Decent Caesar salad - Steakhouses Near Me - Grand Canyon, Arizona

Now called Big E Spaghetti Western. Waaay overpriced!! Think upscale steakhouse prices for subpar cafeteria food. Roughly 90 dollars for 2 plates of pasta carbonara - one with shrimp and one with chicken plus two sodas- no desserts, appetizers, and no alcohol. Salt was overpowering and sauce much too runny, causing me an upset stomach. Atmosphere is a rather tacky cheap western feel. As someone very familiar with the area, I know there are better options out there. read more

so delicious! we had the vodka pasta which was very good, the medallions were very juicy and flavorful, the caprese burrata was awesome, and the pesto gnocchi was very good! I would definitely recommend. The food came out quick and the service was great :) read more

Big E Spaghetti Western Italian Cuisine - Vodka Pasta - Steakhouses Near Me - Grand Canyon, Arizona

Paid $69 for a NY strip with full of fat. Overpriced establishment. Salmon for $40+ . At least, baked potato is good . Rice sucks. If you ask me, I wouldn't eat here. read more

Food was bad. Expensive too. Not worth ur money. Serving was so small. Customer service sucks too. Everything no good at all angle read more

Big E Spaghetti Western Italian Cuisine - That's the soup. All over the place - Steakhouses Near Me - Grand Canyon, Arizona

After a long day driving all over northern Arizona we were looking for a good place to eat. Being just outside the Grand Canyon gates, I honestly was not expecting much. However, I was happily surprised with the meal. My prime rib was a good size, not too expensive and served quickly. The loaded baked potato was delicious and generally everyone in our party of 5 was satisfied. The service was fast and friendly, especially for. Saturday at the Canyon gates read more

Big E Spaghetti Western Italian Cuisine - Prime Rib, 10 oz cut with a loaded baked potato. - Steakhouses Near Me - Grand Canyon, Arizona

As many others have mentioned, the food options in the area leave a lot to be desired, which works to Big E's advantage since the food here is fairly good. I ordered the beef tenderloin, which was nicely cooked and tender. For sides, I chose the smashed potatoes, which were delicious, but the sautéed button mushrooms were a bit underwhelming. I also ordered the French onion soup, but unfortunately, it never arrived. To be fair, the restaurant was incredibly crowded the evening we visited, so it was a bit of a hectic experience. Despite this hiccup, we were seated fairly quickly, and our waiter was friendly and doing his best to keep up with the busy crowd. The food arrived within 20 minutes, which was impressive considering the circumstances. read more

Big E Spaghetti Western Italian Cuisine - Decor - Steakhouses Near Me - Grand Canyon, Arizona

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The beet salad and pizza were amazing!! I would highly recommend this place for those who do not eat meat! read more

The place was nice and clean. I had the Cedar Plank Salmon with rice and carrots. It was really good. The service was excellent. He was very attentive. read more

Big E Spaghetti Western Italian Cuisine - Cedar Planked Salmon. - Steakhouses Near Me - Grand Canyon, Arizona

The workers you could tell didn't even want to serve the food! All the past was flavorless! Do not eat here unless you have to

Nice establishment outside Grand Canyon / Tusayan near local airport. Has restaurant, bar, window seating area. Very good food. Ordered burger with steak fries. Moderate priced . General Manager and staff are friendly . Worth stopping by for lunch or dinner. Open at 12 noon. read more

Big E Spaghetti Western Italian Cuisine - Angus wagu burger with steak fries. - Steakhouses Near Me - Grand Canyon, Arizona

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I recently dined at Big E Steakhouse and had a pretty mixed experience. On the positive side, the atmosphere was friendly and welcoming. However, as someone who is gluten intolerant, I was disappointed with the food--especially considering the price and lack of transparency. I ordered the "Spring Mix" salad with beets and feta for $24 and added grilled chicken for another $10--despite prices and add-on options not being listed anywhere on the menu. What I received was mostly iceberg lettuce, including a core piece from the head, with just a few scattered spring mix leaves. That's not what I expect when a menu specifically says "spring mix." Iceberg lettuce really shouldn't be the base in that case. I also tried the "Sautéed Wild Mushrooms" for $20, which turned out to be just portobello mushrooms--nothing particularly "wild" or special. My total came to $64. To their credit, when I pointed out the issue with the salad, the staff did remove it from the bill. Still, the experience left me feeling misled and disappointed. If you do go, I'd recommend skipping the salad and opting for the Chicken Marsala ($36). It's a better value, and you'll likely leave more satisfied, or a Rib Eye for $72. read more

There were only 3 options for steak...at a steakhouse. We didn't receive the same menu as any pictures that we saw. I got a simple pasta with olive oil, red pepper flakes, garlic, and grilled chicken--I didn't expect much, but it was incredibly underwhelming. Salt was nonexistent. The bread was the best part. My husband got elk ragu, and while it was better than mine, still not great. Nothing special. The prices were outrageous, which I suppose is fine for them since they likely don't get a lot of repeat customers. Service was fine, quick, attentive server. Restaurant and bathrooms were clean. Restaurant was decorated like a more expensive Longhorn. Not impressed. read more

Big E Spaghetti Western Italian Cuisine - Elk ragu - Steakhouses Near Me - Grand Canyon, Arizona

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Some items were not worth the price. Although the ribs fall off the bone, they were unseasoned and the sauce was mediocre. It's very pricey so watch it with a big family. read more