If you learn the history of this restaurant, you will be fascinated that the memory of the founder…read morestill lives on. Servers wear bow ties, bend over backwards to give you what you want, change the menu for exactly what you want and treat you with the most utmost respect. I am not sure I have ever been in a restaurant environment so pristine with children and everyone at the table (6 of us) was given undivided attention. It was a magical experience and the food was unmatched.

The setting is on the South rim of the Grand Canyon with majestic views from the window seats…read more The wait staff were very friendly in the medium dimly lit dining room. I had a ribeye steak that came with roasted potatoes and sweet carrots mixed with mini green beans and I had a house salad with homemade prickly pear dressing. It was delicious accompanied by a bottle of Sonoma County wine. I recommend the restaurant to anyone who enjoys a nice meal in an incredible place.

Desert Lounge is located in The Squire Holiday Inn Resort. It seems to be the best cuisine with the…read moremost modern ambiance around the Grand Hotel, which is where we stayed. I enjoyed the Salmon with corn succotash. I was initially confused whether this was a complete entree, and it indeed is, with a starch included in the succotash. It was delicious and satisfying, if not slightly over-buttered. The Mexican chocolate cake was a satisfying and light dessert with berries, berry sauce, and dashes of cinnamon. If you are staying in the area, you will want to dine at the Desert Lounge.

If you're looking for amazing, mind-blowing food at the South Rim of the Grand Canyon, you are…read moregoing to have some trouble finding it nearby! However, of the options you have, Desert Lounge and Grill at the Holiday Inn Squire was exactly what we needed after a long day--easy, satisfying, and no fuss. We ordered wings, French fries, and a couple of appetizers, and everything hit the spot. The wings were flavorful, the fries were hot and crispy (which honestly matters more than people admit), and the apps were solid, shareable, and perfect for grazing. Sometimes you just want good bar-style food in a relaxed space where you can kick back, unwind, and not overthink dinner.

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.

The American steakhouse landscape is changing. Some of the classic, polished establishments have…read morelost their luster. And new steakhouses are stepping up to take their place, serving more exquisite cuts, rare breeds, and widely utilizing dry-aging, a process that concentrates all of those meaty flavors. While steak might be king, modern steak houses offer a wide range of delectable options. Think fresh seafood, inventive appetizers like bacon-wrapped scallops, and classic sides like creamed spinach and loaded baked potatoes. Let's not forget sinful sweet desserts to finish the meal, satisfying any sweet tooth. Located directly on the south rim of the Grand Canyon, this establishment is the best of Arizona. On our first dinner, we decided on Arizona Steakhouse. The reservation was easily made via Tock. Upon arrival, my partner and I were greeted by the host, who immediately led us to our high-top table with those stunning canyon views from the windows. We decided on 6oz Beef Tenderloin accompanied by hatch Mac & cheese with asparagus as well as 6oz Skirt Steak  with asparagus and coconut black rice. We even saved room for dessert to share the Apple Crisp with vanilla ice cream. Complimentary warm crusty bread accompanied by prickly pear butter began our meal. Our meal came out delightfully seasoned using the freshest ingredients cooked to our taste. The apple crisp dessert was overflowing, coated in nice sugar and cinnamon, with melting ice cream on top that was clearly prepared moments before it was brought to us. Kristofer was an excellent friendly server with knowledge of everything on the menu and answered every question well. Prices are a little high, but one would expect them to be considering the location. It's not just about the steak; it's about the whole package.

This place does not look like much, but we had a great meal here! Our food was delicious and…read moreauthentic - we got tacos from the appetizers menu, and they were delicious. The vinaigrette on the salad was amazing, and the margaritas were excellent as well. The server was friendly and helpful as well. We enjoyed it very much.

Walk in and seat yourself then order at the counter. Big…read moreBreakfast Platter was good. Omelette was mid and no seasoning. Breakfast potatoes were a bit soft and could be crispier. Latte was good. They leave condiments on the table, including mayonnaise and that was a little concerning since the sun was shining right on them.

Perched on the South Rim, this casual Southwestern-themed establishment in the historic Bright…read moreAngel Lodge is a convenient stop for anyone staying in or passing through Grand Canyon Village. The Harvey House Cafe is a place to meet and to enjoy a casual old-fashioned setting almost like our grandmother's kitchen, where we decided on breakfast and dinner on our last full day. Upon entering, my partner and I were greeted by the host and were led to a table facing the parking lot decorated vibrantly with colored transom panels on the windows, exposed wood beams, and brightly colored mosaic tile work throughout. Seating is first-come, first-served. Their menu features breakfast, lunch, and dinner with an emphasis on diner-style cuisine. They are very popular for breakfast, for which we decided on the Harvey Skillet, Fruit Cup, and Harvey Breakfast. For dinner, we ordered the Harvey Salad with Chicken and Fish & Chips. The food was way better than expected for breakfast, using the freshest ingredients and well seasoned. The downside for dinner was that the Fish & Chips were very oily. Prices were not outrageous, especially given one is in a touristy area. Portions were healthy. Our server, Natalya, was attentive and friendly for breakfast. She went the extra mile to make sure our dining experience was special and memorable. The place was spotless--everything looked and felt clean, which is always a plus.

Harvey's House Cafe was perfectly set up to visit right after hiking a part of the Grand Canyon…read more So, after a long and incredible hike, my girlfriend and I were hoping to have a great experience at this cafe. Server experience : I will start with the most negative aspect of our experience which was our server. He appeared unhappy and annoyed when we weren't ordering at his convenience because one of us had to use the restroom. Then after ordering, he immediately put the check on our table which made us felt rushed. We were asked if we wanted extra condiments which my girlfriend said yes but it never arrived. In fact, the waiter leaned back against the counter making eye contact with us multiple times but never came back. Food Quality: Food wasn't horrible, the double bacon cheeseburger was cooked well, the bun was soggy and fell apart. The fried chicken club sandwich was extremely thin, and heavily breaded, which what was recommended by the waiter. I guess overall the bad experience revolved around our waiter, which is a shame.

Had a delicious and promptly served breakfast on our last morning at the Grand Canyon. The eggs…read morewere cooked perfectly and our server was quite friendly and attentive. Definitely recommend!

This place was a pleasant surprise. Very quaint, ( wooden floor ), we had an 8oz mushroom burger…read morethat was delicious. Our waitress was very pleasant and attentive. For the money I liked Drivo's a lot better than our visit to Wendy's on our first day here.

so delicious! we had the vodka pasta which was very good, the medallions were very juicy and…read moreflavorful, 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 :)

I would have uploaded the steak pics but we ate it before we thought of posting lol. Very friendly…read moreatmosphere 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

We were pleasantly surprised by the food quality at Plaza Bonita given its remote location at the…read moreGrand Canyon. After a long day of sightseeing, we settled on Plaza Bonita. My husband got the Bonita salad with chicken, which was so fresh and delicious. The mangos and avocados were perfectly ripe. I think the dressing was made in house; this salad was a champion. I got the arroz con pollo without the cheese, but I thought the sauce and cheese would be together. This, it came with the sauce. No matter, it was still yummy with fresh veggies and good quality chicken. We definitely recommend Plaza Bonita after a long day at the Grand Canyon.

For our first dinner on our Grand Circle trip, we went with Plaza Bonita, the Mexican restaurant…read moreright outside our hotel. The food options in general in the Grand Canyon are grim, so we didn't expect too much, only being lured in by the promise of 10% off due to our hotel stay at the Red Feather Lodge. The food was even worse than our low expectations. Walking in for dinner on Saturday during the shoulder season, it wasn't very busy at all. And yet we felt like we were ignored for a good while before we were able to place our order. Service in general was very slow, with the waitress disappearing for several long stretches of time. For example, it took about 20 minutes to get our order in after we had sat down and then another 20 minutes after we had finished to get the check. At least the chips and salsa arrived quickly. Chips and Salsa (Complementary) - These are standard yellow corn tortilla chips, with tons of tiny crushed chips on the bottom and larger whole ones on top. The salsa is slightly spicy, tangy, has plenty of crunchy chopped onion and tender tomatoes mixed in along with fresh herbs. Pretty standard stuff but tasty. Pork Carnitas ($29.99) - When this dish came out we were not sure what exactly we had received. What was on the plate certainly didn't look like carnitas; instead it looked like some kind of pork stew. We flagged the waitress down and she insisted they were carnitas. Strange. The "carnitas" consists of cubed and stewed pork mixed with celery and peppers. The cubes are compressed and cannot be shredded apart. There is a tiny bit of texture on some pieces that indicate that they had been fried at some point, but they are mostly tender instead. The texture reminds me of commercial pork that's been injected with saline and preservatives. It's very lean but the stewing liquid adds tons of rich, deep, flavors to the dish. Unfortunately the pork itself doesn't taste good. There's a strange off flavor, perhaps of older or freezer burned meat. The rice and beans are pretty normal. The rice is moist but each fried grain can be felt. It has appropriate salty tomato flavor. The beans are tender and mostly mashed, a little on the silky/watery side with some pieces of bean remaining. They are seasoned appropriately. Given the texture on the beans I wonder if they are from a can and/or direct from a commercial supplier. This dish is served with four small flour tortillas which are the worst I have ever seen at a Mexican restaurant. They are completely dried out, glued together into a stack. Clearly no care was given to storage. Any Mexican restaurant should be ashamed at serving the quality of the tortillas we received. Finally, there's some pico de gallo and guac to create some "carnitas" tacos. The guac is quite tangy from citrus juice. No matter what the waitress said, I don't think this dish was "Pork Carnitas." Even after leaving the restaurant, I tried to do some research to see if there is some regional variation of carnitas that could match this dish. I found nothing. From the pictures of another review 10 years ago, I see Plaza Bonita used to serve real carnitas - shredded deep fried pork. The switch to cubed pork must be a cost cutting measure. (1/5) Combo #2, Enchilada, Burrito, Green Corn Tamale, Shredded Beef ($24.99) - I'm not sure why anyone would order Combo #1 when the #2 is only a dollar more! The main difference between the enchilada and burrito is the tortilla used. The former has a corn tortilla, soaked a bit until soft and tender. There's a bit of standard red enchilada sauce poured on top, followed by just a bit of cheese. The burrito uses a toothsome and pliable flour tortilla that is rather tough and requires some work to get through with a knife. Both items I chose to get stuffed with shredded beef, which is actually pretty decent. It's very tender, very flavorful since they've been stewed for a while in some kind of sauce. The green corn tamale seems to be masa mixed with whole sweet corn kernels, and green chile skins (only a tiny bit of each). They add a lot of sugar, so the whole thing kind of tastes like eating sweet cornbread. The tamale is otherwise tender in texture and easy to eat. The texture is like that of an extruded masa, like it was prepared commercially in a factory. My guess based on the texture and appearance is that this isn't made in house. (3/5) Plaza Bonita was really disappointing. The pricing is absolutely ridiculous for what we received. They serve very low quality food for obscene prices. I think the only reason they survive as a business is because nothing else in the area is good either. Bathrooms - Two rooms with multiple stalls

After a long day at the park, we enjoyed Happy Hour at the Wagon Wheel two days in a row. We loved…read morethe western feel of the bar, friendly staff and TV's showing live sports. We sat at the bar both times and patrons were all having a great time. The Beef taco was a great app to share.

Mid. Service was fine. Food was uninspired. Interior was exactly what one would expect based on the…read morename. Not terrible. Certainly not an amazing dining experience. Fine. Food was edible. Staff was very nice.

Wonderful stay at the El Tovar in the Grand Canyon Village. Staff were all very pleasant and…read moreknowledgeable. Took two bus tours and both were fun and we learned about the history of tourism in the Canyon and when it was first discovered. Restaurants were all a little pricey, but the food was always good. The views from the back porch of the inn were spectacular!

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.