Our first experience was a 3, but the 2nd visit was a 5, so 4 average. (The only reason we came back was because it's so busy at the other restaurants you need a reservation. We were not even there at peak season, and it was a weekday. Definitely plan your restaurants well in advance.) I think the difference was this: what you order and what time you go. The burgers are great. The vegetarian options are excellent, particularly the quinoa tofu bowl. The pot roast was dreadful - a pile of fat the size of my fist. The burrito was extremely average and mostly onions. The service in early dinner hour is excellent, super attentive and friendly. As it gets later and busier it's still friendly but you're pretty much on your own, no waters refilled or check-ins. The building itself is a must-see and worth going. There's a lot of vegetation, so don't come here for the views. read more

I don't understand all the poor reviews. Our experience was pretty good especially when you think about the difficulty of serving hoards of people in a remote location. Think about what it takes to get food and labor 100 miles from a major metropolitan area. The prices are reasonable and the food was serviceable. I had a burger with fries. It was cooked properly and the fries were hot and tasty. The bun could have been toasted a bit better I suppose. Our server, Summer, was friendly and attentive. The bar was clean and organized and we were at one of the Seven Wonders of the World. Come on people...this is pretty good based on the challenges they face. read more

Fred Harvey Tavern - Double Bacon Cheeseburger - Welcome to America - Beer Bar Near Me - Grand Canyon, Arizona

Wen there for my brother since he wanted to watch Arizona Basketball. I ordered Kentucky Mule. I think it's ok and it too expensive not sure why. I had pork sniders with fries. It was very good thank you read more

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You are a captive audience when it comes to food options at the Grand Canyon. This place had good beer and lunch options.

Had lunch here and it was extremely good: black bean burger and French fries. My husband had a vegan burrito, which was so big, he had to eat it with a fork, with a generous helping of rice, guacamole and pico de gallo on the side. Wait staff was prompt and friendly. Price is a bit in the high side, but you have a great view of the Canyon while you eat.. read more

Wonderful food and service! Waitress was very kind. Food was delicious and had the perfect amount of spice. read more

Fred Harvey Tavern - Beer Bar Near Me - Grand Canyon, Arizona

We were pleasantly surprised at our food and experience at Fred Harvey Tavern. We enjoyed the Cheeseburger, Fried Chicken Sandwich, Quesadilla and a burger with the gluten free bun. It was all very solid. A little pricey, but it was very satisfying! read more

Food/Taste/Flavor: 4/5 - sad to say but the burger was the worst item we had 5/5 - Black Bean Soup was very flavorful and salty but enjoyable with the cold weather outside. We would have enjoyed a bigger portion but it felt like we finished it within ten bites. 4/5 - Tater Tot Nachos was a generous serving! Lots of tots smothered in cheese and pico de gallo. Overall was salty as well... even the guacamole was salty 2/5 - Fred Harvey Burger did not have the smokehouse aioli on it and the bread was sort of stale and not heated. For a burger place, the specialty burger was really sad and dry Ambience: 5/5 - rustic feel. While it was around 35 degrees outside, it was very warm inside and the windows were doubled so it seemed very well insulated. Warm and cozy lighting with high ceilings. Fairly quiet so you can enjoy conversation with your party Service: 5/5 - server was friendly and attentive. Didn't rush us as we took our time to enjoy the meal and followed up to ensure we had everything we needed. They were unable to cut the burger in half for us based on our request Value for price: 3/5 - the food was about the same as the Maswik Food Court but more expensive read more

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Service was very friendly. They did their best to try to help me figure out what i could eat. Being gluten free and vegan there were not a ton of options. Breakfast was definitely more complicated. They did have the beyond meat or impossible breakfast sausages. So I was able to get that and some fruit. When we came in for "linner" (lunch/dinner) - i was able to get a salad with a beyond burger on it. It was good and hit the spot after hiking rim to rim. Limited choices but was able to find a few things. My friends who dont have dietary restrictions thoroughly enjoyed their meals. read more

Good quality. I had a chicken club. The chicken was dry and rubbery. Obviously microwaved to reheat it. The fries were obviously made a long time ago. My husband had the vegan burrito which was Rice a Roni tasting and the burrito was not wort finishing. Poor quality with high price for the disappointment of the food. The service was excellent. read more

This restaurant is located inside another business, the Angel Lodge. The bar was okay. I tried the Irish cream. It was my first time having this drink. It looked good. It tasted good. The service was fast and friendly. The restaurant looked nice. I had the Tator Tots Nachos tasted good. They had bacon something a little spicy and a cheese sauce. I enjoyed them. The Fish and Chips were okay. The fries soggie and not seasoned at all. The fish had a good crunch. The beer batter was good. I could taste the beer. That was interesting, good. The house Tatar sauce was good. The waitress was very friendly and nice. The price was fair. The portions large. The food hit the spot after the long hike. read more

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This has a new name... Harvey Cafe or something like that, very confusing place to find, stumbled on it by accident. Not sure why it's so poorly rated... our server was friendly, the service was quick, and the food was good. Hubs had a chicken sandwich and fries. I had the Turkey bacon wrap and fries. The wrap was well assembled... excellent ratio of turkey to bacon to cheese. Stop by, I can't see how you'll be unhappy. read more

Fred Harvey Tavern - Turkey bacon ranch wrap - Beer Bar Near Me - Grand Canyon, Arizona

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This was the last place I ate in the Grand Canyon before returning and you know it was pretty good. If Maswik is like the fast food end of the dining spectrum and El Tovar is on the fancier end of the spectrum then Fred Harvey falls squarely in the middle; consider it like the Applebee's of dining options at the South Rim. The wait for FH was so long for lunch/dinner when I went but breakfast was...well it was also long but since I had a few hours to wait for the train to arrive and the trail conditions so bad I didn't feel like continuing any hikes. We still managed to get seated fairly quickly so I got to try eat off the breakfast menu. They had something called breakfast nachos and that seemed interesting. What I ended up getting was ok. It looked like it was put together without any care or attention. It was a couple of pieces of fry bread and then someone basically just dropped a scoop of pico de gallo, sour cream, guacamole and then just haphazardly splattered nacho cheese, eggs and some let's say not so appetizing looking sausage. It was definitely something that was ugly delicious though, between that and our server who was friendly and attentive bumps it up a star. read more

Fred Harvey Tavern - Breakfast Nachos - Beer Bar Near Me - Grand Canyon, Arizona

This place isn't even trying. Ordered a BLT. Turkey looked like they took it out of package of prepacked deli meat. Bacon was limp. Served on ciabatta...which is just odd. Fries were decent but we got the bottom of the basket and all the fries were small/pieces. My friend ordered the burger. Can't go wrong ordering a burger at a place called Fred Harvey Burger right? Wrong. Burgers are ONLY cooked medium well. There is no other option. Burgers came out overdone...charcoal like...and the bun was stale / hard / inedible in parts. Side salad was good. Waiter was nice. Menu now has 4 entree items. He said up until yesterday there was only 1 choice (burger). Overall food was subpar and overpriced. We waited 45 minutes for a table. Buy a prepackaged sandwich at the gift shop instead and save yourself time and money! read more

Fred Harvey Tavern - BLT - Beer Bar Near Me - Grand Canyon, Arizona

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This used to be the Fred Harvey Burger & Tavern but looks like the name was recently changed to Fred Harvey Tavern. The ambience is definitely more of a tavern or bar feel so I can see the reason for the name change. It's more of a bar with some food instead of a restaurant with a bar menu. The wait staff are friendly and the bartender we had was a lot of fun. He even made one of his off-menu drinks which was delicious. The drinks are far better than the food. The food was typical American bar food. Nothing unique or special about it. We each had the double bacon cheeseburger and chips and queso as an appetizer. The fries were fairly good. We originally wanted to try the American Steakhouse but had to have reservations in advance. There's limited dining options at the Grand Canyon park so we might eat here again if we come back one day but we will also try to make reservations for some of the restaurants as well! read more

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As of July 2023 there are specifically marked vegetarian and vegan options. Note that they have a "plant based" menu section that actually has vegetarian items in it. Also, some vegetarian items cannot be made vegan. For instance the tamale has cheese INSIDE not just on top and therefore cannot be made vegan. Huge bonus points for a kids menu with a vegan option - noodles with marinara. read more

We were seated at the cocktail bar after about a 40 minute wait on a Thursday at 4. The bartender/server was really great. Our sandwiches came with side salads that came out within a minute of being ordered and everything else shortly behind which was appreciated since we were starving. The teriyaki tofu bowl was my favorite- it came with veggies and quinoa. The dressing was really good and salty- tasted so good after a long day of hiking. The chicken Cesar wrap and turkey sandwich were good but not great- a little bland. I wished the wrap had more Cesar dressing on it. I think the best bet is to take a shuttle from the visitor center because parking is limited, especially during lunch or dinner times. read more

Fred Harvey Tavern - Teriyaki tofu bowl Chicken Cesar wrap Turkey sandwich Side salads - Beer Bar Near Me - Grand Canyon, Arizona

This is a nice sit-down restaurant to get away from the touristy crowds, hot temperatures, and/or the high winds. Far better than just getting your lunch at a grab-and-go spot. The menu is a standard diner-like restaurant. Pricing is on the high side, but you're paying tourist pricing in a National Park. The burgers are good, and the Fried Chicken Sandwich is horribly dry. The french fries are well-seasoned and double-fried. The entrees are also well-made and delicious. The half-roasted chicken is of exceptional quality. The service felt a bit hit or miss. The wait staff seemed inexperienced with a few chatting in the corners and with their attention on each other and not on patrons, though we did get our food quickly. read more

The menu is focused, food decent, especially the fries. Service was spotty because they were "short staffed." It's a great place for a stop and go, not relaxation and enjoyment. If you just want a meal, do it. If you want to experience of being in the canyon, not so much! read more

Fred Harvey Tavern - Beer Bar Near Me - Grand Canyon, Arizona

Food choices at the Grand Canyon are limited. Most, if not all restaurants are run by the same corporation, which was originally started by Fred Harvey. Google his name for an interesting story. This restaurant serves a good selection of food, which is adequately prepared, but not memorable. The prices are reasonable, and the service is the bright spot of this restaurant. read more

Fred Harvey Tavern - Huge bowl of breakfast oatmeal - Beer Bar Near Me - Grand Canyon, Arizona

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All items were amazing... when we got them. Consistently ignored. Consistently talked over. Twann was a joke. Engaging in highly ILLEGAL practices of posting my card information ONLINE. Card has now been cancelled. However, I have a niece who works in the park. And guess what she sent me (see photo) If you want sh!tt¥ service with bad attitudes look no further. read more

Fred Harvey Tavern - Bad service, server, my personal information. Lawsuit material? - Beer Bar Near Me - Grand Canyon, Arizona

It's pretty bad you guys Plastic tasting burger, the fries were old and stale, the pork sliders were slimy read more

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. Kiki was a great waitress. The Toto nachos where too spicy for my wife. They immediately took it back. No problems. The burger I got was pretty good. I asked for extra tomatoes no problem. I asked for sauce on the side no problem. Service was priory fast. Service was very good. I found this place was the place to eat. Quick service. Good service. Friendly waitress (Kiki). Willing to do substitutes. At the Grand Canyon this is the place to eat. Specially if you are on the train. If I come back to the Grand Canyon I would be here again. And I would ask for one hour Kiki's tables. read more

Fred Harvey Tavern - Burger with extra tomatoes. - Beer Bar Near Me - Grand Canyon, Arizona

Good enough for a National Park. I got the beyond burger with side salad and shared the chips and salsa. Moderately priced in comparison to other eateries in the Park. I would get there early to put your name on the list. They don't take reservations so just try to go off hours- basic only when families would be eating. Staff was nice. Nothing too bad to say. read more

After hiking the Grand Canyon all day this seemed to be one of the only restaurants where there wasn't a dress code. It did the trick for some very hungry hikers, but not on the top of my list. The restaurant is attached to a lodge so you actually walk through to be seated. There's a gift shop too which I wish we had time to browse. We were seated in the dining room, I asked for a canyon view because it's amazing right?! Anyways, there was a very strong smell of smoke the entire time we were seated. I have no idea why but very off putting. Our waiter was kind and mostly attentive. Towards the end when we wanted to pay the bill we had to hunt him down. Ended up missing the sunset over the canyon outside and we had a long drive back home. We saw the sunset inside but still would have nice to see outside. We order the pulled pork sliders, chips and guacamole, and a burger. It was all pretty good - nothing out of the ordinary or exceptional. Prices are fair. Had a kilt lifter beer as well which was tasty. Overall, I wouldn't come here if I was lodging at the Grand Canyon but if you're really hungry after a hike it does the trick! read more

First off, this is Fred Harvey Tavern, and it's amazing. Closest thing to your neighborhood watering hole in the Grand Canyon Village. When we arrived, the host told us we were looking at a 30-35 minute wait, and he wasn't keeping a list. We were skeptical, but we waited. This guy's mind is a steel trap, and we were seated at the bar in less than 15 minutes. The bartender was Brenda from Arkansas, and she's a hoot. Genuinely hospitable, funny, and makes a mean cocktail! The house-brined cherries and muddled orange in her Old Fashioned made it crazy good. The Grand Canyon branded Merlot isn't the best you'll ever have. But, it meets muster at the price point. The Fred Harvey Burger is ridiculous. Just do it because you'll hike it off tomorrow. The tap is very respectable and these folks are fun. This is a must-do if you're anywhere near the South Rim! read more

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Very good environment and friendly staff, would recommend food & desert. Got the Apple critter & spaghetti. read more

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Little bar/tavern located inside Bright Angel Lodge at the Grand Canyon. Had just finished doing a strenuous hike, famished. Appetizer was tater tot nachos which I thought would be terrible but it was my husband's turn to choose. They were excellent. Crispy, with guacamole, sour cream, cheese, diced tomatoes, bacon. I had the Fred Harvey burger, it was cooked exactly as I requested. Bacon, lettuce, tomato were fresh. Fries were good. Hubby ordered the spinach salad which I am assuming was good as he devoured it. Our server Les was so nice and attentive. Price was reasonable. LOVED IT. read more

Fred Harvey Tavern - Beer Bar Near Me - Grand Canyon, Arizona

The customer service is great! Everyone was so welcoming and pleasant. The Fred Harvey burger was cooked just the way I requested it. The Fish and Chips came with coleslaw; the fish were more like fish sticks with very thick batter. We ate here mostly for convenience and because we were hungry since we were traveling from Las Vegas. This restaurant was okay and did the job. read more

Fred Harvey Tavern - Fred Harvey Burger - no onions, no jalapeños - Beer Bar Near Me - Grand Canyon, Arizona

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We were here for a party of five. We were put in a waitlist for 40minutes and we were able to rest in our room until we received the text. We ordered the Fred Harvey burger. It was very good size, meat was medium rare and juicy, with a kick of jalapeño. We thought it was delicious. Side salad was okay. We also had the teriyaki tofu protein bowl. The tofu was delicious and the vegetable was very fresh. And it was just right size and the quinoa blend was fantastic. We also had two kids cheeseburgers with fries, which were really good serving size. Large amount of crispy french fries. Our server was fantastic, even though they were short staffed. The food came very fast. We had the chocolate chip cookie sundae which was perfect to share. read more

Fred Harvey Tavern - Chocolate chip cookie sundae - Beer Bar Near Me - Grand Canyon, Arizona

This restaurant is terrible all around from service, blatant prejudice, to down right deplorable, barley edible food. My husband and I went when no one else was in the dining room. They had staff just hanging around, decorating for Christmas and talking. It took them quite a while to seat us, and then another 10-15 minutes for us to have a waiter come to our table. The only person working at all was a person of color who was scrubbing out the booths. All the other staff, who were white, were chit chatting and goofing off. I bring this up, because we are a mixed race couple, and could barely get any service, let alone acknowledgement. Our assigned waiter never came over to us even though she saw us get seated. She just stayed in the back by the waitstaff computers. Eventually a different waiter came over and said they would serve us because they couldn't "find" the other waiter. This all felt off, and then while we were waiting for our foods, a few groups of white people came to be seated, and they were sat and waited on immediately. It seemed like there could be some bias /prejudice against people of color by the staff. Regarding the food, we ordered the burger. It was barely edible. They must freeze their buns and then defrost them as needed. The buns were both stale and crumbly. The burgers are precooked and reheated, so you can only get a well done burger. The fries were like cardboard. The waiter even told us they don't eat the restaurant because the food grosses them out. That should tell you everything you need to know. I would recommend completely skipping this restaurant. read more

Decided we didn't want a large meal on our lunch stop so we decided to eat here. Horrible decision. I don't know what they have going on in the kitchen but we waited almost an hour (no joke) for me to finally get the attention of the manager to tell him our food hadn't come out ...mind you, all we ordered was a burger and a side of fries. He comped our meal but it took away time from seeing the Grand Canyon We live a long way from there and it was a specific trip we made to see it. I would never have picked this place had o read the reviews first. read more

Basic food at Bright Angel lodge. We were freezing so went in for a breakfast snack before lunch and to get some hot coffee. Staff needs a lot of help. Lovely gal but she was overwhelmed and we waited a very long time before even being greeted. No big deal for us. We were in no rush. She made several mistakes with our table and the final bill delaying us even further. I am forgiving since I know the drill. They handled it well. Nice manager too. However, long wait. If you are in a rush heads up and use their small to go store they have there on the rim edge. The dishes all around us looked pretty good for breakfast. We just got a bagel and coffee. read more

The burger was great, and my wife, who is celiac, was able to get a gluten free bun. Our bartender, Sean, was absolutely phenomenal- friendly and funny. read more

My boyfriend and I came here for dinner after our big hike (S. Kaibab to Phantom Ranch to Bright Angel) and also for breakfast the next morning. Although the food is not really that great, it's the best option for those staying in Bright Angel Lodge. It's essentially a casual sit down restaurant located right off the lobby. On Saturday after our hike, there was a little bit of a wait (maybe only 10 mins) and then on Sunday morning, we were seated right away around 8a (this was in November, so not peak season). What makes me so sad about this place is that the menu has the story of Fred Harvey, who was an entrepreneur who opened up various meal houses along rest stops on the Atchison, Topeka, & Santa Fe line back in the late 1800's. What they specifically called out was that he did this to ensure travelers had fresh GOOD food because all of the other places had stale, rotten food they served. And now in ironies of ironies, a place that bears his name serves extremely subpar food. For instance, the bun on my cheeseburger was a tad hard. (If it were my at home, it would have been one of those buns that I forced myself to eat because I didn't want to waste it, while knowing that it was probably past its expire date.) We also ordered the cookie sundae, which I was super excited about because I love those. I assumed it would come out with a warm delicious cookie and ice cream. Well it was a cookie that obviously come out of the box and was ROCK HARD!! My boyfriend and I were laughing because you couldn't even cut into it with a fork or knife. It was that hard. Ughhh. Breakfast was definitely a better experience. Although I asked if they could make me scrambled egg whites and I was told no. I then asked for scrambled eggs and they said they could do that (which I figured they could because it was on the menu). I then asked why they couldn't do scrambled egg WHITES but they could do scrambled eggs? And was told "there's just no way for us to ring that up on the cash register." Couldn't they have just talked directly to the cook?? Ugh whatever. Anyways, come here if you must. I hate to say it, but I may even have to come here if I stay at Bright Angel Lodge in the future as well. Sometimes you're just at the mercy of the most convenient option... read more

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Terrible customer service. Put our name down on the wait list and never received a text to come eat. Totally not worth the effort to try.

Food wasn't great (my burger was way too pink but i didn't feel comfortable sending it back) Service wasn't great. Way too limited menu. This place was a ghost town. We had to wait 50 minutes for a table but then saw that the place was empty. Guess it was lack of workers. Sad because I'm sure this place used to be bustling and awesome. read more

Fred Harvey Tavern - Empty restaurant, but 50 minute wait for tables. - Beer Bar Near Me - Grand Canyon, Arizona

This is the restaurant at Bright Angel Lodge, so I think the same as Bright Angel Restaurant (https://www.yelp.com/biz/bright-angel-restaurant-grand-canyon-village) National park style (rustic/log house-like/historical) family style restaurant. Not fancy, more reasonable price range in the Majestic sightseeing spot-building just next to the canyon although there is almost no view from inside. I went breakfast, lucky not crowded and food is good too. service is simple and not disturbed lot by a waitperson, and I like it. But sometime difficult to get the waitpersons' attention and could be just left there. read more

Fred Harvey Tavern - Fred Harvey BF - Beer Bar Near Me - Grand Canyon, Arizona

I debated about a 2 star rating but also positive was it's convenience. We "entertained" ourselves while watching a mouse run back and forth towards tables and back to his spot in the corner of the wall. My daughter was eager for tater tot nachos but couldn't get them bc "there were no French fries." The waitress said several times that the tater tots had to be "saved" for people ordering sandwiches that came with fries since "there were no fries." This was half hour before closing btw and the place wasn't packing a crowd. We were able to order a side of tater tots.... Bc that makes sense. She also couldn't get nachos with chips bc "they don't come like that" despite fact that they serve chips and salsa. So I guess our waitress wasn't into flexibility or accommodating children. My house salad was gross. And did I mention the mouse? It's a shame they get away having "restaurants" like this bc people are captive in the park. But I guess if they can charge an arm and leg for sub par why make it better... sad. And gross. And a mouse. read more

For a restaurant overlooking the canyon, I give this place some grace. It was cozy, and the service was prompt and friendly. The veggie burger and fish n chips was satisfying. Three of us thought the French fries were over cooked (rigid and crispy), but one member of our party loved them that way. Overall it's a decent stop if you're stuck out there. read more