Staying in Bicknell after visiting Capitol Reef National park and needed a place to eat dinner. This place had lots of positive reviews so this was our choice. Wow! Reviews didn't lie! It's located in Torrey- you can spot the gravel parking lot with lots of cars in front. In fact we actually didn't see the restaurant because there were 2 rows of cars parked in front-a good sign! The menu was varied- from pizza ( more about that later), steak, salads, sandwiches, trout, mexican food. Good selection of alcoholic drinks, beer and soft drinks and even ice cream floats. The meals came with a choice of salad or soup and choice of baked or mashed potato, fries or vegetables. I ordered the steak sandwich which was strips of steak with grilled vegetables -onions and peppers, cheese and a spread of guacamole. It was served on crusty ciabatta bread. I asked for no added salt on the steak and they graciously accommodated me. It was nicely seasoned and didn't need the extra salt. The meat was nice and tender. Hubby ordered the starter dish taco (2) and it had a large piece of battered fried fish. It was crispy and moist. It could be an entree! I saw other diners order the burger and it was thick and large. Another party ordered the large pizza- let me tell you it was huge-almost big as a lazy susan. It could easily feed four or more. And the price was so reasonable- $23 for the premium pizza and $22 for the others. Looking around, all the meals that came out were generously portioned. No wonder the place was full! In spite of the steady flow of customers, the staff was very friendly and helpful and came by to refill waters. We didn't have to wait too long for the food in spite of the busyness. For those wanting a good meal after a day in the park, come here! read more

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Rock Reef Cafe is another simple dining option in Torrey, and honestly, in a town with limited dinner choices, it works well enough after a long day exploring Capitol Reef National Park. The atmosphere is casual, family-friendly, and relaxed. They have both indoor seating and a large outdoor area, which is nice in the evenings when the weather cools down a bit. The service was interesting because it felt very inconsistent depending on who was helping us. The male staff members were attentive, friendly, conversational, and checked on us regularly to make sure we had everything we needed. The female servers, on the other hand, seemed distracted and less engaged overall. More than once, we noticed they brought the check without asking whether we wanted dessert or needed anything else. It did not feel rude exactly, just uneven in terms of attentiveness. One thing I really enjoyed was the whiskey sour, which came complete with a little umbrella. I had not had a drink with a tiny umbrella in forever, and honestly it added an unexpected level of vacation happiness to the evening. Sometimes small details carry the mood. The house salad was actually very good, especially because they were generous with the avocado, which immediately earns points in my world. We also had the trout with mashed potatoes. The trout was decent, though a little dry, but still enjoyable enough after a long day outdoors. We noticed a lot of people ordering pizza, so that may actually be one of their stronger menu items, though we decided to skip it this time. Overall, Rock Reef Cafe is a solid, casual option in Torrey. The food was decent, the drinks were fun, the atmosphere was comfortable, and while the service could be more consistent, it was still a pleasant enough experience overall. read more

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We enjoyed this cafe so much, we came back and ate here again before we left Torrey. I had the Bacon Bison Burger both times with side salad and fries. My wife had the Southwestern Chicken Wrap on the 1st visit and a medium Deluxe Pizza on our 2nd visit. We were extremely happy with the food and service both occasions. Nothing fancy but very clean and are certain they practice good food safety. I asked for mayo both times and they brought out a cold bottle of Dukes Mayo. Give this place a try. read more

Do not hesitate to stop here. The grilled pork chop is the most tender and flavorful I've ever had and the grilled pineapple put it over the top. The fajita shrimp tacos also delicious. We didn't try the pizza, but a lot of people were ordering that. Super friendly service. Easy in and out. Great stop after a day of hiking read more

Likely one of the better options near Capitol Reef NP. The fish tacos were generously portioned and the sauce was excellent. As others mentioned the steak sandwich is a solid choice. We also had a root beer float but was rather small for being a large on the receipt. Interior was up to par as well as the service. read more

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Stopped here during our travels on a Sunday afternoon. The service was quick and friendly and the food was delicious. I had the bison burger and my husband had the brisket sandwich. Both were served with choice of soup or side salad and an additional side. The fries were delicious- appeared to be fresh cut in house. I highly recommend stopping here if you are in the area. read more

Rock Reef Cafe - Brisket Sandwich - Pizza Near Me - Torrey, Utah

The steak wrap and Spanish rice was amazing! Great service and food was delicious :) highly recommend

Service wasn't ideal and the default tip setting was 26% or higher which is insane. Big nope! They also charged us $2 when we asked for a lemon slice for our water. I liked my shrimp Alfredo and my husband really liked his vegan stuffed pepper. read more

Rock Reef Cafe - Shrimp Alfredo - Pizza Near Me - Torrey, Utah

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Such a delicious meal as we ventured from our regular restaurants. We are "locals" and haven't been here since the restaurant had new owners. What a pleasant surprise. Prices are a bit high for an average family ($18) for a cheese burger, but the meal came with a very small salad and a nice portion of delicious fries. I was asked how I wanted my meat cooked -- nice touch. The large-portion bun was buttered and condiments were on the large cheeseburger. I was given the choice if pepper jack or American cheese. Natasha was our server and was attentive and friendly. She answered all questions and checked back with us. We'll go back again. PS In the winter months in Capitol Reef Country, very few restaurants are open. You are lucky this one is. They have a diverse menu too. read more

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Service was very good, our waitress was sweet. I do like people who seem genuinely glad to see you. I had the shrimp fajita tacos and they were very good, the guacamole was fresh. Hubby had the 4 meat pizza. We will have leftovers for a week. The pizza crust was crispy and the flavor was excellent. I don't know where some of the bad reviews come from, this is a very nice place and super clean. read more

Rock Reef Cafe - 4 meat pizza. Large. - Pizza Near Me - Torrey, Utah

Excellent meals! We had pizza and the trout. The trout was delicious and the pizza had more toppings than I've ever seen on any pizza. Reasonable prices and friendly staff. read more

TLDR: meh food at tourist trap prices. This place only stays in business because there's hardly any competition that is open for more than a few hours a day. We had the chicken wrap and cheese steak sandwich for lunch. The cheese steak was decent, bun could have been toasted, but the fries were limp and soggy - gross. My wife liked her chicken wrap. We ordered pizza a few evenings later since the food trucks were a no-show, and it it was the worst pizza I've ever had. Soggy crust was underdone and doughy, the sauce was too sweet and the toppings were bland. The french bread pizza my mom made when I was a kid was way better. read more

Came here for a quick breakfast on our last day. Service was quick and the portions were huge for the price. The place is dated like everything in this area. But the server was attentive and quick. Great place for a quick no frills breakfast in Torrey. read more

All 3 meals were delicious! Clean restaurant! Great service. Glad we stopped here for lunch. read more

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After a busy day hiking at Arches National Park and the drive to Torrey we were tired and hungry. So Rock Reef Cafe came to the rescue!!!! A medium Combo Pizza and draft beer were outstanding. We're used to really good pizza but this was awesome. The staff and service could not have been better. When I complimented the server she was so appreciative and gushed that her son was helping too. The restaurant was super clean and well decorated. Food, service, and ambiance. Need only add a big appetite!! read more

1 Star Disrespectful and Unprofessional Experience My husband and I were visiting Capitol Reef National Park and, after waking up later than usual due to not feeling well, we headed to The Rock Reef Café in Torrey for a late breakfast around 11:10 AM. The restaurant was completely empty--which should have been the first red flag. After being seated and given water, we looked over the menu and realized breakfast was no longer being served. When our server came to take our order, I politely asked if breakfast was still available, and she confirmed it was not. We thanked her, apologized for the inconvenience, and explained we were leaving to find a place still serving breakfast. As we were walking out, the hostess--assuming I didn't speak Spanish--called out from across the restaurant to the waitress saying, "If they wanted breakfast, they should've woken up earlier." (I'm Cuban and Spanish is my first language, though I may not look it.) I turned around and let her know, in Spanish, that I understood every word. She seemed surprised but instead of apologizing, she doubled down and said she could say whatever she wanted. To make matters worse, as we were heading to our car, she came outside and continued to shout at us. I told her she was rude and clearly not suited for customer service. This experience was incredibly disappointing. Everyone has the right to dine where they feel respected--and we most definitely did not feel that here. I hope the management takes this seriously, because no one should be treated with such blatant disrespect. read more

Wonderful food & service! Jukebox playing country with lots of cute southern signs. We had: two local brews from Moab, Tomato soup, bacon bison burger, loaded sirloin, & strawberry cheesecake. All of which I'd recommend. We rolled into town on a Monday and a few other places were already closed. Definitely something to be in the lookout for in off season. read more

What if you just want a regular Hamburger? Only (beef) burger on the menu is a 1/2 pound Bacon Cheeseburger w/ fries for $18. Asked waitress how much for just a hamburger and she said, "$18 and we can take off bacon & cheese for you"! Okay so they will up charge you, but not be fair for less product. Food OK but makes for a pricey burger & fries with tax and tip $25! Ouch! read more

Oh boy. I really wanted to like this place. Staff friendly and attentive. Unfortunately the food was not worth the very high price we paid (or maybe for any price ). I had a bbq southwest wrap lunch special with fries and a salad. Salad was fresh and good, the rest I only ate a few bites of. My husband ordered a pork chop. It was very tough and not good. And $27!!!!! Holy moly! Lesson learned, will not stop here again. read more

Rock Reef Cafe - Pizza Near Me - Torrey, Utah

Went there around 3 pm. Ordered burger and pork chop. Enjoyed our food. The lava cake w ice cream was good. The service was good; the server was attentive. Simple place, nothing pretentious. Recommend. read more

Rock Reef Cafe - Bacon burger - Pizza Near Me - Torrey, Utah

Comfortable place with a variety of menu choices. We had tacos- shrimp fajita and asada. The meal comes with soup or salad and a side. The tomato soup was tasty and the salad was good. The food is all fresh and beautifully presented with guacamole, sour cream and salsa. Fresh grilled veggie assortment and flavorful Spanish rice. Might be our best meal so far on this Utah vacation! read more

We needed a late-night dinner after a full day in Capitol Reef National Park and this place was perfect. Torrey is a small town in a remote area, so we weren't sure if we would find a good option. We walked in around 8:40 and we were given very friendly service; they closed at 9. The menu options were good. Both the friend chicken sandwich and the fried chicken salad were nicely prepared, very tasty and a good size portion. The pizzas looked really good too. Service was friendly and unhurried. This is a basic place, nothing fancy, but it's very clean and has some homey touches like fabric valances and amusing signs on the walls. read more

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After reading the reviews, we had 0 expectations. It was the only place open in Torrey on a Sunday night in December in Torrey. Omg, were we surprised! Best food we've had in Torrey yet. Husband had the veggie burger, loved it! I had the bison burger, it was perfectly cooked, served with fresh veg and a brioche bun. Oh and the fries were superb. Highly recommend! read more

The food was good and they had very fast and attentive service. We got a large pepperoni pizza to share for two people and had left overs. The crust on the pizza was fabulous! Indoor area was calm and quiet. read more

Friendly service and clean restaurant. The pizza kind of reminded me of school pizza.

Heading out of Torrey after staying the night at Capital Reef Resort and had a hearty breakfast with great coffee before hitting to road for Moab. I had huevos rancheros and husband had the bacon cheddar omelette. Highly recommend! Service was impeccable- only one server and she was on point! We were so glad we stopped in! Thank you!!! read more

I'm giving it a two because the food was ok with big portions so we didn't go hungry. Gal working was RUDE! No soap in ladies room, gross!!! SMALL soda was $4.25!! read more

Delicious! We got the pizza and the medium was big enough to feed us the next day! Ingredients fresh, dough perfectly crusty and delicious, not gooey under or crunchy over cooked. My girlfriend had the bacon ranch chicken sandwich as well and I was so happy she let me have a bite because it may have been the best chicken sandwich I've had! read more

Pretty standard breakfast fare but more expensive than Pioneer Kitchen. Biggest let down on Rock Reef Cafe is they served us rotten fruit!! GROSS!!!! read more

Very unassuming but excellent food. Ate a breakfast burrito and a burger for lunch. Both were awesome. The service is lacking because they have one poor woman sprinting around the entire restaurant helping tourists with their orders. However, I would certainly eat here again. read more

This place was simply delicious, the Chicken Alfredo is simply one of the best I've ever had. The service was excellent and every entree ordered was delicious. read more

Anything you could want, pizza, burgers, sandwiches, milkshakes, coffee, fries, they have it! Huge indoor space with random decorations. They allowed me and my dogs to sit on the patio while I enjoyed a late lunch/early dinner. I had the malibu chicken sandwich, which was a grilled chicken breast with cheese and ham. It came with fries on a fresh challah style roll. This was a perfect place to enjoy a freshly grilled bite to eat right outside of Capitol Reef National Park. My dogs and I had just hiked outside of the park and this place really hit the spot! Friendly staff! Even though we came at an off time, they seemed to have a steady business and also seemed to do take out orders. read more

Very good simple food. We tried the trout and the bison burger. All very good. It hit the spot after a long day of exploring.

After another long day of hiking, we were craving a good pizza. This cafe did not disappoint. Fabulous service, great prices, and delicious food. We got a milkshake to start and the small was a perfect size. I went with my classic chocolate while my brother got the Oreo. They were so yummy! Our pizza came out and it was massive! We got the 4 meat. Leftovers today and wishing I had another milkshake to go with it! Give this place a try if you're in the area. You can even order at the window outside and they have a good amount of outdoor seating. Totally a 50's diner kinda vibe with super cute and positive signs hung up around the restaurant. Lots on the menu to choose from as well! Give it a go ;)! read more

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Wonderful food and excellent service! What more could you ask for? Although prices were a little above average, it was worth it!

Excellent food, great service, reasonably priced! Very pleasant experience. Give it a try, you won't be disappointed.

Great service, fresh food, well priced and many good options. Was quick & efficient for breakfast before going out to explore for the day.

Great pizza and perfectly cooked steak. Delicious beer and amazing service. Not much else out here don't miss this one ;)

What a nice restaurant! We had a delicious breakfast-- mine was the trout with eggs, fruit, toast and home fries, while my husband loved his cheddar and bacon omelette. Everything was good, including the coffee, our shy sweet server, the excellent jazz music, and the comfortable booth seating. Don't miss the gorgeous jukebox. Beautiful 4k scenery plats on two screens. We really enjoyed our breakfast. read more

Vegetable omelet was delicious. Fresh ingredients and well prepared. My husband had the French toast and enjoyed it.