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    Cooter's Cafe

    5.0 (1 review)
    Open 5:00 pm - 8:30 PM

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    Thunderbird Restaurant

    Thunderbird Restaurant

    3.7(675 reviews)
    8.0 mi
    $$
    Established in 1931
    Family-owned & operated

    I had never heard of this restaurant prior to passing it on my way out of Zion but it's a…read moremust-stop. The history of the place is written on little laminated cards on the table and it's fun to read about the family that started it all, and the amazing home made pies that Fern created and shared with the community. I had a slice of the coconut cream pie and can confirm - ITS INCREDIBLE PIE! I did also get a cup of their soup of the day (was tomato bisque that day) which was smooth and lovely, and got an order of their homemade bread to go with it. I cannot stress enough that it was some of the BEST home made bread I have ever had, and it paired so well with the creamy soup. It was an unconventional lunch but I left so happy! And my server was very sweet and attentive. Overall - if you need food or just want to try a spectacular slice of pie, you have to stop here. The place is absolutely iconic, an American treasure for sure~~

    04/17/26 If you read…read morenothing else, read this - DO NOT SKIP THE PIE! The pie will change your life. Sorry other pies, but Thunderbird has ruined it for all other pies. This is my new standard for pie excellence. We got the Thunderberry and apple pie with buttered rum sauce served warm in the diner and a la mode. Excellent choice. Both were warm and delicious and we just couldn't stop eating both of them. We loved the pie so much that we got a slice of coconut cream to go and ate it for breakfast the next day. I have been dreaming about this pie ever since and have even had the thought of taking a flight back to Utah just to get a slice. On top of all that, our waitress Jersey was a delight. She made meaningful conversation with us and was spot on with her service. The burgers were good too, but man, if we didn't order burgers, we probably could have eaten two more slices of pie and I would have liked that just fine!

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    Fried stuff and veg

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    Apple pie

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    Bryce Canyon Pines Restaurant - Sampler plate

    Bryce Canyon Pines Restaurant

    3.8(1.4k reviews)
    34.4 mi
    $$

    Dinner pickings are a bit slim out in Bryce Canyon! We finally chose Bryce Canyon Pines because it…read morewas fairly well-reviewed and 7 minutes away. We arrived about 6 and waited about 20 minutes for a very nice booth. We split a pretty good-sized house salad. It was fine. I had the trout with asparagus and sweet potato fries. Fish (lemon pepper and salt) was tasty and perfectly prepared. Asparagus was also perfectly cooked, still a bit of crunch. The fries were too limp but tasted good. My hubs ordered the ribeye. Looked so juicy and charred but was a bit tough. Flavor was great and it was a gigantic 16-oz. portion. Coffee was tasteless, unfortunately. The absolute highlight of the meal was the pie! The apple pie is the best I have ever eaten. The filling contained nice slices of apples, no mushy stuff here. And the crust was incredibly flaky with a bit of sugar baked on top. My husband ordered the cherry pie à la mode and was quite pleased with the pie and two little scoops of ice cream alongside. Nice staff too! This place is popular for a reason. It HAS to be that incredible pie.

    Had the Cajun chicken pasta and broccoli, elk burger and munchers. Pasta 7/10, burger 5/10,…read moremunchers were previously frozen. Raspberry cheesecake with chocolate sauce 8/10. Service was prompt and helpful, very woodsy cabin vibes 10/10.

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    Elk burger, add grilled jalapeño with sweet potato fries. Lettuce, tomatoes, onions, pickles come on the side.

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    Rocking V Cafe - Pub burger and a potato with cheese sauce

    Rocking V Cafe

    4.4(1.6k reviews)
    19.0 mi
    $$

    Rocking V Cafe was the highlight of our stay in Kanab UT! We ate there 3 times!…read more When our friends arrived we suggested they try it too. They loved it! We had to put our name on wait list, it took 40 mins. Then the next 2 times we were seated right away. Wait staff were friendly, professional and kind. First night we had rib eye steak, we shared. It was excellent! Husband had cowboy chicken, he loved it. He also had the burger for lunch but it was over cooked, dry. Our friend said the same thing, it was over cooked. They said flavor was good. I had chicken with tequila rice and jalapeño salsa. Excellent not too spicy.

    What a gorgeous day in Kanab to discover Rocky V -- a place that clearly takes its outdoor seating…read morepolicy more seriously than most international treaties. The beautiful Center Street patio was completely empty, with probs 10 seats just sitting there basking in the sun, not a single soul (or paw) in sight. Perfect, right? Wrong. We were bluntly informed that this pristine, deserted patio was reserved exclusively for customers with pets. Never mind the zero dogs actually present. Inside? A luxurious 20-minute wait for a small table in a crowded room. We gently noted the glaring lack of any actual pets enjoying this "exclusive" area, but rules are rules, apparently. No dog, no patio. I did consider claiming my girlfriend occasionally identifies as a furry to game the system, but I decided against it. Instead, I simply let the hostess know their brilliant policy had successfully driven away two more paying customers. Mission accomplished!

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    Featured drinks

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    Cordwood - Hamburger and fries

    Cordwood

    3.9(130 reviews)
    12.3 mi
    $$$$

    SERVICE: Patrick…read morewas very kind and so was another female staff member on a Friday at 230 pm (name I forget). FOOD: Went two days in a row for lunch; not dinner (different menu) Chicken breast sandwich juicy. Out of bison burger and another dish two days in a row so that's why not 4/5 stars. My choices were limited.

    We checked into Zion Mountain Ranch Restaurant (cordwood) early in the evening and were encouraged…read moreto stay for dinner. Our reservation was at 8:30pm, we were seated around 8:42pm, and our drinks (water, apple juice, and wine) arrived close to 9pm after a reminder to the server. Once we were ready to order, the server mentioned a few additional options that were not listed on the menu, which left us wondering why those were not shared earlier. We ordered the butter pasta, smashed burger, and skirt steak. The food overall was decent, but part of the skirt steak arrived cold and the dinner service was very slow. We eventually walked to the front desk ourselves to ask for the check and pay. The next evening, I stopped by asking for just a drink to enjoy the view of the pasture at sunset, but was told drinks are only served with dinner and there was no alternative nearby without a 15-minute drive. The property itself has a relaxing setting, but the restaurant felt understaffed during peak hours and limited by policies that made the experience less welcoming than expected.

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    Pooch

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    Penne vegetarian (on request)

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