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    3.5 (10 reviews)
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    Grand Canyon Outfitters - CVM breakfast sandwich $8.49

    Grand Canyon Outfitters

    3.6(157 reviews)
    0.3 mi
    $$

    Located right in the Grand Canyon South Rim with plenty of parking, this market is a true one-stop…read moreshop. It's well-stocked with everything from fresh produce and meats to souvenirs and alcohol. Prices are typical for a grocery store...some great deals, some pricey. We hit the deli and used the convenient walk-up kiosks to order the Reuben and the Chipotle Chicken sandwiches. Both were really good, satisfying, and came with a side of Lays chips. There's plenty of seating to eat inside, but it's also perfect for grab-and-go if you want to enjoy your meal with a canyon view.

    Grand Canyon Village Market and Deli is exactly what you think it's going to be, and then somehow a…read morelittle more and a little less at the same time. My wife went with the Nathan's hot dog loaded up with chili, cheese, and onions. Honestly, that was the safe play and it paid off. The hot dog was good. Solid. Dependable. It did not try to reinvent the wheel or elevate the hot dog experience. It just showed up, did its job, and moved on with its life. Respect. I decided to get adventurous with the Native Taco. And by adventurous, I mean I ordered something that is basically chili, cheese, onions, lettuce, and salsa sitting on what I can only describe as pizza dough. So imagine a taco. Now imagine a slice of pizza. Now combine them and remove most of the seasoning. That's the experience. It's actually an interesting concept. I'll give them that. Taco pizza energy. But everything kind of blended together into one unified note of... fine. Not bad. Not offensive. Just polite. It felt like all the ingredients had a meeting beforehand and agreed not to outshine each other. The hot chocolate was good though. No sarcasm there. It hit the spot, especially with that canyon air reminding you you're not at sea level anymore. All in all, it's three stars. You're at the Grand Canyon. You're not here for culinary fireworks. You're here for one of the greatest natural wonders on earth. The food is there to keep you upright and moving toward the rim. Mission accomplished.

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    Grand Canyon Outfitters - Self checkout, they call your name.

    Self checkout, they call your name.

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    El Tovar Dining Room - Ice cream

    El Tovar Dining Room

    3.6(1.5k reviews)
    1.0 mi
    $$

    GranTyke GrandCanyon RoadTrip Episode 4.. Keep rollin',…read morerollin', rollin' Though the streams are swollen Keep them doggies rollin' Rawhide.. Through rain and wind and weather.. Hell-bent for leather.. Wishing my girl was by my side All the things I'm missin', good vittles, love and kissin'.. Are waitin' at the end of my ride.. Stopping in at the El Tovar Hotel and Dining Room was like going into a Western Film from the past. Gorgeous understated western theme all around you...just outside their doors is the Grand Canyon... Service by Shawna was totally fun and spot on.. The GranTyke slowly savoured the "Elk Bolognese" w. House-Made Tomato Ragout, Ground Elk, Fresh Mozzarella, Bucatini Pasta, Shaved Parmesan, Basil, Garlic Toast. So Tasty The Lass politely ate the.. "Forager Bowl" w. roasted Sunchokes, Charred Green Onions, Roasted micro Greens, Amaranth, Prickly Pear Dressing, Root Vegetable Chips w. added Shrimp, Quite nice.. The Lad, gobbled on "Beef Chili", Simmered Brandt Beef, Steamed Rice, Cheddar, Red Onions Green Chili Cornmeal Muffin. Tasty, just missin any chili heat (please, I no gringo mon, I am from New Mexico..:) Finished w. a shared.. "Prickly Pear Creme Brûlée". Washed down w. A Glass of "Prickly Pear Refresher" w. House-Made Sour Mix, Prickly Pear Syrup, Club Soda, Lime, Tajin, w. a Sugar Rim by the GranTyke.. A Glass of "Pinot Grigio" by the Lass &.. A Glass of Iced "Fred Harvey's Hot Chocolate, House-Made Belgian Hot Chocolate, Bulleit Bourbon and Yes... "Whip Cream"..for the Lad (quite honestly the best cocktail tasted in the Southwest..:) This was the perfect reward/meal after conquering our part of the Grand Canyon..:) "Don't try to understand 'em Just rope and throw and brand 'em.. Soon we'll be livin' high and wide.. My heart's calculating, my true love will be waiting.. Be waiting at the end of my ride" Best, Avram Rawhide Jr.

    The 2 stars are for the view . It was gorgeous…read more Super expensive for what it was. Over $100 for 2 salads, a kids meal, 1 soda, 1 mimosa and a gross bloody Mary. Service was ok.

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    Dining room

    El Tovar Dining Room - Navajo fried bread taco

    Navajo fried bread taco

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    Maswik Food Court - Pulled pork sandwich.

    Maswik Food Court

    2.8(227 reviews)
    1.4 mi
    $$

    This is your typical food court. Ok options, nothing special, but descent reasonably priced.read more

    Let's start with the important thing. The food gets a one. Not because it tried hard. Not because…read moreit was "almost there." But because one is the lowest I'm allowed to give it. Welcome to Maswik Food Court at the South Rim of the Grand Canyon South Rim, where the views are breathtaking and the flavors are... missing. Atmosphere? Solid three. It's a food court. You're not here for romance. You're here because you're hungry and it's convenient. That part I understand. Now the service. The folks behind the counter radiated a level of uncertainty that made me wonder if this was their first collective day on Earth. My wife ordered the chicken pot pie and simply asked what was in it. A fair question. This required a committee meeting. After consulting two additional employees, we were finally able to identify the contents of the mystery pie. The pastry on top was actually decent. Credit where it's due. But the filling tasted like someone described seasoning to it once and it took that personally. The mashed potatoes and gravy were so aggressively salted they could preserve a woolly mammoth. The mac and cheese tasted like it was still searching for its purpose in life. I went with the recommended tacos. If you've ever wondered what tacos might taste like in a hospital cafeteria during a sodium restriction program, I now have your answer. For forty five dollars, you expect at least a polite handshake from flavor. We came in with modest expectations. It's a food court at one of the most famous natural wonders in the world. We weren't looking for culinary fireworks. We were just hoping for taste. Instead, while standing at the top of the South Rim, it felt like my taste buds were gently escorted to the bottom of the canyon. The Grand Canyon is one of the most awe inspiring places on Earth. The food here is proof that nature and cooking are not always on speaking terms. Pack snacks. Trust me.

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    Inside

    Maswik Food Court - Chili Cheese Fries

    Chili Cheese Fries

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    Bright Angel Restaurant - Arizona omelet with ranchero sauce on side

    Bright Angel Restaurant

    2.6(532 reviews)
    1.0 mi
    $$

    Food was terrible…read more Spaghetti and meatballs, the meatballs were brick hard. The chips that came with queso tasted like they had been made in another state and had been delivered by horse and buggy. The Philadelphia cheesesteak was the worst. The "fresh" prime rib was a rectangular piece of GRAY meat that in no way resembled ribeye. The onions and peppers were slimy and appeared to have been steamed. The icing on the cake was a 50% up-charge to order a Bulliet Rye Old fashioned ($15 well, $22 for Bulliet) that I didn't even drink because they used so much simple syrup that the sugar was starting to precipitate out.

    Despite some mediocre reviews, my partner and I had an amazing breakfast here! We walked in through…read morethe lodge entrance and immediately smelled pine burning in the fireplace. All of the hosts and servers were very friendly and helpful, we got coffee as soon as we sat down and got our food fast. Brown sugar oatmeal and the Cranberry oatmeal was fantastic. It was early and we were lucky enough to get a window spot near the canyon! After we ate we walked around the giftshop and outside to the lookout area which had spectacular views of the canyon and multiple other historical buildings along the rim! Also incredibly grateful for the restaurant and lodge for making the commitment to sustainable business practices and programs such as being straw-free and reusing food scraps from the restaurant as food for the famous mules! A must visit.

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    Bright Angel Restaurant - Inside display

    Inside display

    Bright Angel Restaurant - Fish & Chips

    Fish & Chips

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    Hermits Rest Snack Bar - Fireplace decorated to look aged back when it was originally built, still looks aged to this day :)

    Hermits Rest Snack Bar

    3.6(14 reviews)
    4.0 mi
    $

    A wonderful stop off to get a quick snack before meandering back down the path that gets scarily…read moreclose to the edge of the canyon. They have sodas, tea, some form of pre-sweetened coffee, a few snacks, and a small gift shop. The fireplace is stunning and inviting. The staff are friendly and very kind! Don't turn around before you get here, take the bus all the way and stop at Hermit's Rest!

    It's a small gift shop that also sells prepackaged food, and no hot meals so no indoor seating and…read moreyou're not allowed to eat inside but once you enter, you are welcomed by a huge fire place which I think looks epic. Besides your usual fare of goods from a gift shop, they also sell ice cream which would be popular in the summer. I visited in February 2025, and it happened to be windy and cold so definitely bundle up, bring gloves and wear your beanies! The service was quick and friendly. I suggest packing your own food especially if you have food allergies or food preferences due to their limited options. Parking is somewhat limited so plan accordingly. Another to be mindful of is to not feed the wildlife there because they're quick to imprint us as food providers. I say that because I noticed 2 crows who are getting too comfortable hanging around the area waiting for a quick meal.

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    Hermits Rest Snack Bar - Epic fireplace, I included the couple in the photo to give you a vantage point of how massive it is.

    Epic fireplace, I included the couple in the photo to give you a vantage point of how massive it is.

    Hermits Rest Snack Bar - Front signage

    Front signage

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    Arizona Steakhouse

    Arizona Steakhouse

    3.4(178 reviews)
    1.2 mi
    $$$

    Don't know why this is rated so low. Went on a packed Wednesday night without a reservation. They…read moregot us in service was super friendly and fast and the food was dynamite! You get what you pay for, some people have expectations that are goofy if they have to pull out an extra $20. Had the muscles and the Santa Fe Cesar was delicious and couldn't miss on the ribeye! Perfectly medium rare. Well worth coming in for. After a long day of hiking in the canyon.

    Very uncomfortable experience and, frankly, one of the strangest ways we've ever been turned away…read moreby a restaurant. When we first arrived, we were told by Antonio at the reception that it was a slow night and that we didn't need a reservation. We decided to come back about 30 minutes later. When we returned, the same person suddenly told us that all of the empty tables were already accounted for and that they "don't usually serve parties of more than five." We politely asked if tables could be moved together since there were clearly plenty of empty tables. That's when things became even more ridiculous. We were told that, for "safety reasons," moving the tables would result in a $10,000 fee. We were then directed toward other restaurants that were supposedly more "economic" and "reasonable." We found that comment particularly unnecessary and condescending. If a restaurant chooses not to accommodate a larger party, that's understandable, but there are much more professional and respectful ways to communicate that to customers. This whole interaction felt unnecessarily rude and unwelcoming. We come from Las Vegas and understand how restaurants are supposed to treat their customers with basic courtsey.

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    Arizona Steakhouse - View from near the restrooms

    View from near the restrooms

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    Arizona Steakhouse

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