Good food, nice and prompt service. We stopped at Rocking V Cafe for a dinner in August 2024 while staying Kanab on a way to Bryce. The restaurant had a nice cozy interior and great atmosphere. The food was mostly tasty with some dishes better than others. The one drink we ordered could be better. Service was very friendly and accommodating. Our waitress Sharrie was kind enough to bring some cherry tomatoes for the kid not eating the salad. Food came quick and in the right order. Prices were a bit on a higher side, probably due a limited restaurants choice in Kanab. Overall, we recommend Rocking V Cafe if you are looking for a good dinner in Kanab in a nice and warm setting. Appetizers Smoked Trout Antipasto - the trout was excellent. Cheeses were good. Plate is great for sharing. Goes well with beer:) The Southwest Salad - good, Mexican style salad. Tomato Basil soup - smooth and warming as it should be. Entrees Tomatillo Lime Chicken - delicious! This restaurant's signature dish and it deserves the title. Lasagna - this was tasty, but nothing special. Noodles Alfredo, Grilled chicken breast - we got this for the child and asked for Alfredo sauce on the side just in case. Alfredo sauce had very little resemblance to actual Alfredo, so it remained on the side. It was surprising as Alfredo sauce is easy to make. Drinks Bloody Mary - this one, unfortunately, was a failure. Tasted just like a diluted tomato juice :( Also strange as Blood Mary is easy drink to prepare. read more

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Came through here from Bryce Canyon and food was amazing! Cowboy chicken is something I had never had but I'd definitely make the drive to kanab again just to eat here. Very friendly staff makes you feel welcomed and comfy. Some of the best home made style food I've had in a long time read more

Rocking V Cafe - Cowboy chicken - New American Near Me - Kanab, Utah

We came specifically for the bison tenderloin. It was tasty, especially the seasoning. I would have like a smaller steak (I know some reviewers said it was too small, but an 8 oz filet is just too much for me!) The real star of the meal was the mashed potatoes! Our waitress was attentive and everything was served quickly without making us feel rushed. The restaurant is adorable, with outdoor seating. I didn't check out the upstairs art gallery, but the ambience downstairs was a nice cozy . read more

The food is splendid. The service was horrible. We got here right at opening 11:33am and we were the first ones there. Our waitress didn't not greet for 10 minutes. Then we order hummus as a starter and wait another 20 minutes while other patrons around us get their food. We finally get our food and it's amazing of course. But the service was so bad. She checked back once then we waited for our check staring at her while she sat in the back talking. After 10 minutes of staring at her while she talked we asked the hostess to go ask our server for our check. So...the food is top notch. They need a better wait staff. I have not had bad service like this ever here. read more

Sometimes you just need a good salad and that's the food situation I was facing when I recently visited Rocking V Café. They came through for me with a delicious salad that included quinoa, edamame, cranberries and crisp apples. It was perfectly light and flavorful. As good as it was, I still was a little turned off by the price. It was $16 before adding the chicken, which was an additional $9. Even though it was good, it's hard to spend $25 on a salad. Aside from a pricey salad, the service was a bit slow. We were seated outside on the patio, which was lovely. But I did feel like it took awhile to get service. Maybe it was just a busy time, or maybe I was extra hungry. Overall, I'm happy to return, but I'll come with different expectations. And I'll probably order that salad again. read more

Rocking V Cafe - New American Near Me - Kanab, Utah

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Hubs & I split the Tomatillo Lime Chicken, it was just right for the both of us. Chicken was nice and tender, black beans were yummy and cilantro lime rice was just right. We had Sadie as our server and she was very pleasant. Food came out quickly and was hot. She was around enough to ask about drink refills. The restaurant has about 20 tables inside and has some outside seating. It was a little too warm to sit outside. The restaurant gives iff a "new Western" vibe. Pictures and artwork from local artists. Mostly "Western" themed. I would eat here again next time we're passing through. read more

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Really great Cajun trout!!! Super fresh and light. Great ambiance, this is a good place to stop while traveling and get a tasty meal

I love this place. Ive had the vegan burger and the Grand Staircase many times. I usually get lemonade with flavoring like prickly pear. The service has always been fast and friendly. Sometimes it takes a while to get seated because they're busy but I usually come here by myself so I don't have to wait long. read more

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Looking for a comfy spot after a hard day in Zion? Look no further! Rocking V Cafe is a beautiful, and inviting spot...especially when you've had enough sun for the day. The walls are covered with local art and the menu is full of innovative Southwest option and playful cocktails. Service can be slow if busy, so plan to take your time and enjoy. For the win: Start off with a cold, local brew, then the Southwest Polenta Bowl, and finish off with the sweetness of the Prickly Pear Gin Fizz read more

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Surprising decent spot in Kenab. Came here on a Monday night on week of new years. Pretty busy. Had to wait 45-60 minutes after putting our names down. We were able to check in our hotel and do some groceries for next day's hike in the meantime. When we got texted, we came right back and was seated pretty quick. Food came pretty quick and service was decent. Food was pretty solid. My SO got the Cowboy's chicken which was chicken breast marinated in mild spices and chilies, with country sausage gravy and and mashed potatoes Potatoes and roasted corn salad. Pretty flavorful. I got the El Verde Bowl which was like carnitas with with various spice, green chili rice, mango salad, and a side of jalapeño relish. We both thought the dishes were solid, however they were a bit too salty! I usually don't complain about saltiness, but it definitely had a lot of sodium in it. Overall, would recommend. Solid dishes, the other dishes look very promising as well. Only wish they made the food less saltier. read more

We were visiting the area recently. We ended up getting food poisoning which made us very ill. We had to rearrange all our continued plans which included being in the area for a funeral. I messaged the establishment but no response. Be weary their food is not good. To be ignored was not good business either. read more

Prices are high, portions are small. Seems like they are trying to just take advantage of the tourists. Kids pizza for $7 is from Costco Cowboy chicken $23, breading was soggy, flavor was just all over the place. Potatoes were just average. Sausage gravy didn't even help this dish. Don't know how that's possible. Ribeye was $41, not the greatest flavor. A little over cooked. Definitely not worth the price. Came here for a birthday dinner expecting to get dessert also. Decided to pass on dessert since everything else was so mediocre. Giving this a 1 star to balance the ratings on Yelp. This should really be a 3 star place. The atmosphere is fun and funky, the wait staff were awesome, but the food was not worth the price and the restaurant does not deserve such a high star rating. read more

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Quaint establishment with delicious food and great service. You're not able to RSVP, when we arrived It was full and the hostess had not enabled the waitlist, so we were sent upstairs to wait about 15 to 20 minutes. There's a small art gallery upstairs, and of course you can't order any alcohol whilst waiting. Once seated, we promptly ordered we went for bison ,chicken, and I had trout appetizer as my main dish. We also had a side of brussels sprouts and bread pudding to go. The bison & trout appetizer are an absolute must try! The chicken was also good. I thought the brussels sprouts were a bit too sweet for my taste, but the table really liked them, I would pass on the bread pudding. Would definitely come back again. read more

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Most of us ordered the ribeye steaks and they all were cooked perfectly. Really cute atmosphere and service excellent. Glad we found this on Yelp. Perfect end to a beautiful day. read more

We have eaten here before on our trip 3 years ago. So we were confident going in with our previous experience and the positive Yelp reviews. We arrived with no reservation but were put on the list and quoted a 20 minute wait. After 10 minutes we received the text and were seated upstairs with all the artwork, the best place to sit in my opinion. The local artwork is fun. We both ordered the burger with the "world's best potatoes" as the side. The food came out in a timely fashion and we were ready to eat. This is where the experience took a nose dive. The burgers were so overcooked that the edges of the patty were hard and covered with black ash. The outsides edges were inedible. We cut them off, and chocked down one of the dried out patty's the best we could. We just left the other burger. The potatoes were still "out of the refrigerator" cold, and the gravy like topping was lukewarm at best. I felt it was unsafe to eat them as they were no where near the safe for consumption temps required for proper food safety Such a disappointment. No one came to check on us and asked how our meals were. The buss person removed our plates without a word, and the check was brought to the table. I hope they were just having a bad night, as our previous experience was on an entirely different level than this one. Go with caution is my recommendation. read more

Rocking V Cafe - The burger with Out of this World Potatoes - New American Near Me - Kanab, Utah

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Super cute very 'Kanab' place to visit. The staff were so friendly and the pub burger with cheese sauce was bomb! We ate every bite. Maybe call about their open and close times as it was open later than their listing said. Also eat in the patio at night with their chili lights on along with the red rocks in the background. So quaint! read more

Rocking V Cafe - The Pub burger - New American Near Me - Kanab, Utah

We loved this restaurant so much, we went back again! The staff & the food was great! We were on vacation & ate twice here. It's a cozy vibe with a family atmosphere read more

We are from Alabama and traveled the Midwest for 2 weeks. We went through Kansas to the Dakotas then to Montana and Wyoming and South through Utah into Arizona. No place has been even close to this little cafe'! We had the Bison fillet and it was amazing! We recommend this place X's 10! The Bloody Mary was amazing too! read more

Rocking V Cafe - The artwork on the walls is amazing! - New American Near Me - Kanab, Utah

Definitely has a cozy atmosphere- adding to the waitlist ahead of going was a plus. Followed review and shared the ribeye- it melted in our mouths! The menu has 'amazing potatoes' (or something similar) and that basically a mashed potato with some skin in it and topped with a cheese sauce. There didn't seem to be fries available, so my teen got the mashed potatoes on the side of her burger. The burger was on a homemade bun with thick bacon strips. Another great meal. Service was efficient but not overly invested- my only complaint was the beers we ordered had a frothy head on them and weren't filled to the full pint. A good stop for family or couples. read more

Sadly we made the wrong choice choosing this spot. It was a 2 minute walk from our hotel so decided to give it a try. Service was really bad. Our male server was hard to hear and very slow. We had to ask for water 3 times. It also took about 40 minutes to get our entrees to us and he was absent most of the time. Wouldn't return again -- poor service and the just average food quality. Had higher expectations. read more

My review is that it's just ok. My wife had the curry and I had the shrimp pasta. Both seemed to be lacking in flavor. Definitely can't recommend this place unless bland food is your thing. Would not go back. read more

Went here on a busy night while staying in Kanab! We've been wanting to try this restaurant since we visited Kanab for the first time 4 years ago. It's always packed and the ambiance is so fun. The wait staff is so friendly and provides great recommendations. I like that while this place is primarily vegetarian, it has a few options with meat as well. The cowboy chicken is delicious and is pure comfort food. I ordered the pepper dish that was packed with heat and tons of flavor. We also ordered the Brussels to start that were wonderful and I highly recommend!! read more

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Awesome spot in downtown Kanab. The building itself is worth a visit due to the old architecture and art gallery upstairs, but the food was incredible too! The service was kind and fast, and our waiter told us the joke of the day which we all loved. A must-stop in Kanab! read more

Had dinner with friends - was busy but it was Friday nite. We had the Brussel sprouts appetizer - they were delicious but some had some stems that were not chewable. lasagna was very tasty, as was the chicken w/black beans and green sauce - I forget the name of the dish. Service was a little slow, but it was a busy night. read more

Rocking V Cafe - Lasagna - New American Near Me - Kanab, Utah

I tried the Rocking V Cafe on a recent trip thru Kanab. Its was on. Friday night & was busy. Too busy to eat inside, so I took a single seat at an outside sidewalk table under a heater. It was comfortable. I ordered the big pork chop, which quite frankly, I was disappointed in. It was overcooked to the point of dryness. However, I would order it again with special instructions to keep it moist. I asked for additional sauce to dip it in, which made it better. The asparagus was delicious as was the small (too small) portion of scalloped potato. The chop was not cheap, you'll be paying a steak dinner price for a pork chop. I'd go back, but with higher expectations from the grill chef. read more

The food was unexpectedly great! I went there on a cold evening and had a special request for take out food, as I was traveling and had my dog with me, It was too cold to eat on the patio. The reception staff was super accommodating and very friendly. I look forward to eating at the Rocking V Cafe when I am in town again. read more

Absolutely adorable and funky setting with delicious food! The place has lots of local art plus a creative menu. We had the pub Mac-n-cheese, El verde bowl, Tomatillo Lime Chicken, and Cowboys Chicken. Everything was beautifully presented and tasted just as good! We also had the chocolate butterscotch toffee crunch cake, which was gone in under 2 minutes bc it was so good! read more

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Cool, hip, artsy vibe. Great food and service. We had tomatillo lime chicken and the el verde bowl, with hoodoo's hummus appetizer. Everything was so delicious and flavorful! We were passing through while celebrating a birthday and this was a pleasant surprise. read more

This is the best place to eat in Kanab. It's so cozy inside and service was great. Even though they were out of some food options, what I had was still delicious. There is even a cute little art gallery upstairs to look at read more

Seems like it has changed. Last time here several years ago it was great - this time not so much. Food was mediocre, service was lacking, and the coffee was brown water. I doubt we'll return again. read more

I wanted to love the food at this cute little cafe more than I did. I ordered the adobe chicken, which comes with mashed potatoes, gravy and a roasted corn salsa, and my boyfriend ordered the veggie enchilada. My dish had all the makings of something I'd love but it was just okay. read more

Rocking V Cafe - Adobe chicken - New American Near Me - Kanab, Utah

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- Cowboy's Chicken -- was good, but not a favorite. The potatoes were amazing. - Grand Staircase: a take on a vegetarian enchilada, SO GOOD. - Ribeye: very tender, SO GOOD. Once again, potatoes were amazing. - Pub Burger: was fantastic. The cheese sauce was a star. - Southwest Polenta Bowl: fairly good, no complaints, but did not have the flavor complexity we were hoping for 10/10 would return again. read more

Rocking V Cafe - Grand Staircase - New American Near Me - Kanab, Utah

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Cute location in an old building in downtown Kanab. Food was tasty and fresh, but nothing mind-blowing. "Grand Staircase": after days of Bryce Canyon food I was thrilled to have vegetables. And the stuff in there was cooked well and had nice textures. However, the tomatillo sauce was so heavy that it overpowered everything, so it all kinda melded together. Chocolate mousse was interesting, being made of tofu rather than creame. Bit heavier and not as fluffy as one would like, but a good rich chocolate flavor. read more

Excellent in every way! Varied menu will suit anyone's taste, friendly attentive service, pleasing decor. One of the best places to eat in Kanab. read more

One word for this place: PERFECTION! Everything was perfect- from food, service, and ambiance- down to the commode! The art was impeccable. I mean wow. Thank you Sharon and the rest of the staff. What an unforgettable meal! read more

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Best place to eat in Kanab. Recently had new owners change. Highly recommend! bring Sharon a hat! Great staff and Amazing food read more

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The service was nice as was the ambiance. But unfortunately the food was lukewarm and not very good.

Harrison is so nice! He made suggestions and was spot on! The food has so much flavor we loved all of it. Highly recommend the Grand Staircase :) the restaurant has an artsy atmosphere that's very welcoming. read more

Rocking V Cafe - Grand Staircase - New American Near Me - Kanab, Utah

The atmosphere was like a whole in the wall restaurant. The staff were very friendly and checked in on me during my whole experience. The food was good. The chicken was tender and the rice had great flavor. There are still a few other items on this menu I would like to try when I return. read more

Rocking V Cafe - Tomatillo chicken - New American Near Me - Kanab, Utah

Food was really good. Kids had Mac and Cheese and I had the coconut curry and my husband had their impossible burger. We loved it! The staff were kind and the gallery upstairs was a nice touch. read more