Ambiance was pleasant with a mild octave of noise. Waitress was on spot if only to make up for her lousy support staff. The basil pesto was basil pesto not much pop, the pasta was not al dente which should be the preferred for a restaurant like this. Wild game had game and beef in it my guess is they go up and shoot the wild bulls in slot canyons but not bad all around and made to look fancy sliced in half and laid on bread mustard was quite good. The purses were well flavored and quaintly done with good proportions of cheese to pear they did not scrimp on the butter which was flavorful and prodigious in amount. Wine by the glass was excellent and if you're a wine buff their cellar was well stocked. read more

We recently vacationed in Zion and heard a lot of great things about Spotted Dog. We pulled up the reservation website the day we initially wanted to go, but it showed no tables available, so we booked it for the following day. When we arrived, there were tables still available, so it is very possible that they hold enough tables for walk-ins. Service was fantastic. Our waiter was very informative and attentive. We started with espresso martinis, which were delicious, and much needed after a long day of hiking. Instead of a traditional appetizer, we ordered a greek salad as an appetizer. It was pretty classic as a Greek salad goes. For entrees, I ordered the purses with sage butter and my husband ordered the smoked beef short ribs. The pasta was perfectly cooked and the mix of pair, sage and ricotta provided great flavor. I think my only feedback would be that brown butter may provide a richer taste than plain butter. The short ribs were tender, but it felt like the bbq sauce was store bought. Overall, the restaurant has a great view and is right in the heart of Springdale. It's a decent option for what the town has to offer. read more

Spotted Dog - Purses with sage butter - American Near Me - Springdale, Utah

A friend and I had an amazing meal at Spotted Dog when we were in Springdale earlier this month. We were fortunate that the restaurant was within walking distance of where we were staying. We were also fortunate to be seated soon after arrival, as it's clearly a popular spot. We sat near a massive stone fireplace toward the back of the restaurant and enjoyed very good service. The proprietor at our B&B recommended this restaurant, and specifically the trout. So that's what we both ordered. It tasted fresh and was wonderfully prepared with a nutty crust. The fish was served atop a bed of rice and accompanied by freshly-shelled peas, a couple of small (undercooked) carrots, a couple of huge blackberries, and a delightful smear of blackberry sauce. We would definitely return for the trout... or to try other entrées that looked very good on the menu. read more

Spotted Dog - Trout on a bed of wild rice, accompanied by fresh peas and blackberries - American Near Me - Springdale, Utah

This is a very good restaurant with amazing service and great ambiance. For starter we ordered the field blend salad and for main course we ordered the Rocky Mountain red trout and they were both absolutely delicious with great presentation. The salad and its dressing were well balanced and the fish was served on a bed of wild rice with some other veggie and peas. Absolutely loved everything including my wine. Highly recommend this place if you are in the area. read more

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Great experience here, my cocktail (gin with pear puree) and food (ricotta and pear purse pasta) were amazing. Service by McKenna also great! read more

Excellent meal. The portobello ravioli was amazing. Crab cakes very good and the meatloaf was very good too. Nice staff and tons of seating inside and out. read more

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There are so many better places in Springdale that cost less money. My hubs and I were seated near a table of 8 or 10, and the waitress that was serving that table bumped into me twice. The first time I got an apology but the second time I got nary a glance. Ok, whatever, maybe the food will make up for this... But it really didn't. I ordered the polenta veggie dish and my husband got the Muscovy duck dish. First off, these triangle plates are just awful. They do not look pleasing to the eye, and the plate looks overloaded. My plate is an utter mess. I basically got charged $18 for 3 vegetable sides that were totally bland and flavorless. My husband's duck was fine. The spaghetti squash and old tough peas were a strange combo. My veggie "ribbons" were cut in matchsticks and mostly contained carrot. As a matter of fact, the whole dish tasted like carrots. Nothing else. The red pepper "coulis" was red colored water. Not a sauce like consistency, not even salted. I got one polenta cake. Also no flavor. I rarely ever salt my food at a restaurant and I salted that dish 4 times and still could not taste anything. No. Save yourself and your tastebuds the trouble. read more

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I am a local and this has always been one of favorites, but they just added some new items to their menu with the Bistro section of menu for lighter dinners. We had 2 of the new items, the Fleming's Burger and the Grilled Chicken sandwich, which were both outstanding. They also have switched the oil to tallow for their fries which seems much cleaner and tasty. Another great dinner here tonight, Maureen was our server and she did an awesome job taking care of us. read more

Spotted Dog - Their new menu as of March 29, 2025 - American Near Me - Springdale, Utah

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They offer both indoor and outdoor patio seating. Of course, on a good weather day, outdoor seating has beautiful views. The staff were very generous, attentive, and friendly. I was one of the first to show up at 5p, but the restaurant filled quickly. Obviously, many Zion tourists will be hungry after a day of hiking and biking. I ordered a field salad that had candied pecans, strawberries, and feta cheese... very, very tasty. For dinner I had a special of the day: NY steak and seasonal vegetables, along with a side dish of marinated mushrooms. All of it was amazingly good. The mushrooms complemented the steak perfectly. The carrots, and broccolini were great, but the potatoe was slightly under cooked. Big bonus... they left a full jug of water at my table. Sounds minor, but after a hot and long day of hiking, easy access to a lot of cold water was just perfection. Overall, great little restaurant with bold flavorful dishes. A perfect dinner stop after touring Zion National Park all day. read more

Very nice experience! Good food, great service, and for us a super convenient location (we were at the adjoining Flanagan's inn). Cute vib I had the trout - served on a bed of wild rice, with butternut squash noodles- was really good. My husband had the lamb rack, served with fingerling potatoes, and also the butternut squash noodles. My son had the pesto pasta. He said it was not the best he had had but was still pleased with it and wiped the plate clean. We had crème brûlée for dessert: was perfect! Definitely recommend if in the area and are looking for a good place to eat. Is pricey, but we thought the food was worth it. read more

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Their meatloaf made with bison,elk, and wagyu was delicious. Service was fast and friendly. Definitely recommend this place. read more

Spotted Dog - American Near Me - Springdale, Utah

Incredibly delicious food, attentive service. It started to rain in the middle of our dinner - we were seated outside - and They accommodated to everyone rushing inside with no interruptions and service whatsoever. Meatloaf was outstanding!! read more

Wow super yummy place. Menu is well thought out. I loved the seared ahi tuna. Crab cakes were great. My sons pesto pasta was we very good. Jen liked her kid's chicken fingers. Wife said the roasted chicken was very good. But my favorite part was the Spotted dog red ale beer. So yummy!! Maybe the only thing better than the food was the service. A+. Super friendly, attentive, don't get much better! Keep up the good work! The setting here is great, very laid back casual, nice decor, i liked it. Over all this place gets 5 well earned stars. Ill be back for sure... read more

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Ribeye was the best of the trip. The vegetable forage was so fresh and satisfying! Each of the wait staff was so attentive, friendly, and helpful and allowed us to sit outside on their wonderful patio to experience the full ambiance of Zion. We loved our experience! read more

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From the moment we walked in, everyone was really nice and welcoming. We had reservations at 8:30 and they close at 9pm. Not once did we feel rushed, or that anyone was annoyed that we were a later seating. Freddy was our server and he was wonderful. Loved his energy and his recommendations. He was very attentive. The field salad had great balance with the vinaigrette and feta and pecans. The halibut special was delicious. The fish was cooked perfectly and the blueberry glaze was perfect over the lobster sauce. The chicken sandwich was fresh and had great flavor. The pesto pasta with shrimp had a great nutty taste. The cheesecake and affogato were divine. This dinner was memorable. Definitely looking forward to returning. read more

The service was impeccable and the food was very tasty. Loved the patio. They take reservations. The bathrooms were clean and parking was easy. read more

Spotted Dog - American Near Me - Springdale, Utah

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A lovely room, friendly staff, and much better food than we expected in a small town. Both the patio and indoor seating were very pleasant. Our thoughts on dinner: The "chutney" on the warm Brie was basically melted marmalade, but it was delicious, so no complaints. Delightful beet salad with a huge portion of candied walnuts. Luscious pasta purses with a touch of sweetness from the pear. Wild game meatloaf: fantastic! The bell pepper relish had a perfect mix of sweet and tangy. This was very good on the roasted potatoes, too. The bbq short ribs were the least memorable entrée. They were fine. I appreciated that the restaurant was trying to do something interesting with the "seasonal vegetables" instead of the usual steamed broccoli and carrots. That said, the spaghetti squash and green chickpeas were ok, not exciting. I like my spaghetti squash a little softer than it was here. We found the dessert menu uninspiring, so we didn't spend the calories. But this is an ideal place to celebrate a special occasion while you're visiting Zion. read more

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We tried to make a reservation for dinner but no availability until 8:30pm so we decided to walk in. Perfect, had drinks at the tiny bar and got dinner at 7pm. It's a lovely restaurant with a nice variety of menu items. It was packed on here and I can see why. The food is great nice selection of wines and decor is nicely done incorporating a high desert feel. The restaurant is located on main street and is within easy walking distance from any hotel around. The steak and tuna dishes were fantastic as was the crème Brûlée read more

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We found this restaurant as it was within walking distance of our hotel. Luckily, they had a table on their back patio. We had been in Zion all day hiking and didn't eat lunch so we were ready to eat. We ordered a crab cake appetizer as soon as someone came to help us. Delicious! Then we ordered a large Caesar salad to share. There was plenty of salad for two of us. This was also delicious. For dinner, I ordered the braised lamb and my partner ordered the Halibut, which was on special. We absolutely loved everything. It was such a tasty meal. Service was wonderful. Freddy was our waiter and he was extremely friendly and on top of everything. The back patio is next to parking lot, but it was quieter than the street patio. I definitely recommend this restaurant. read more

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Found this Gem Yelping for dinner options. So glad we chose it because the service and food were absolutely great. Maureen, who was a waitress was very nice and gave us great suggestions. The hubby had the pesto pasta and he couldn't stop raving about it. I chose something lighter with a Caesar salad and crabcakes. The crab cakes were unbelievably good and the Caesar salad dressing was so good too. I definitely recommend this place. Best part is you can either sit outside or inside depending on the weather. Will definitely be back if we are ever in town again. read more

Great seats outside. Fresh trout well cooked (med. Rare). Good service and caring attention. The game meatloaf was heavy for my Taste. Good dessert and ambience. read more

I'd give this a 6/5 if I could! Food: We ordered sautéed mushrooms that came with a variety of mushrooms in a flavorful seasoning; some baguettes shrimp pasta; pesto pasta, purses with sage butter (star of the meal!). The mushroom was accompanied with bread which I didn't expect so it was a pleasant surprise. Everything here tasted great - they had some seasonal favorites - we could only try the seasonal wine and it was so refreshing - we ended up with another order of it. Ambience: The outdoor seating was a wooden patio, with fairy lights, green ferns covering the patio, and light music - the ambience is a hit for any tired hiker from the national park (like me) or not, for its calming effect. It felt like the setup to be in to end the night - warm and cosy. Service: The staff was friendly and patient and the service quick. They brought one of the sides of an entree early and willingly took it back until the entree was ready for it to not get cold. Given this wasn't a call out from us, but their own observation - I'd say they did a great job at making us feel cared for and enjoying our meal fresh and warm! It was a delight to be here and I'd recommend everyone visiting the national park to pay this restaurant a visit to end your day on a perfect note! read more

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I dined with my parents at Spotted Dog for the first time in October during a trip to visit Zion National Park. I had seen good reviews and noticed that it gets crowded during dinner when I had passed by a few times, so I really had to check it out, and I am very glad that I did! Not only is the restaurant located next to a ridiculously good view, it is also delicious! I am quite surprised at how much I enjoyed it because I truly don't expect to find much by national parks, and much less a place of this caliber, with fresh locally-sourced ingredients, handcrafted, etc. All three of us ordered cocktails, and I ordered a vegetarian pesto pasta dish, while my mom ordered fish and my dad ordered steak. We sampled each other's food, and we all agreed that everything we ordered was great! I am surprised that my parents and I all agreed that we enjoyed it... usually, one of us disagrees, lol! Needless to say, I highly recommend Spotted Dog Cafe and plan to return next time I visit Springdale. read more

Spotted Dog - Cocktails! - American Near Me - Springdale, Utah

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Great ambiance and nice wait staff. However, the food was underwhelming. Vegetables were quite cooked and options were pretty limited. The Brie appetizer was delicious. read more

We ordered the bruschetta, mushroom, trout, pesto pasta, and raspberry sorbet. The mushrooms were a bit salty but the rest were excellent. The pesto pasta was the winner of the night- perfectly seasoned and al dente. Service was great and ambience was nice. Would visit again! read more

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Absolutely delightful. This was the highlight of my trip to Zion. Really. This place stands out in the village as it's the only one that truly offers farm to table selections that are thoughtfully curated and is more upscale than the stereotypical burgers and tacos you find everywhere else. We had 8 people in our group and everyone absolutely loved everything. We had short ribs, pasta, salads, meatloaf, amazing wine to name a few things. We all enjoyed it so much that we came back the next night for our dinner again. Excellent service and good wine list. read more

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What an amazing dining experience! The food was absolutely incredible, and the service was equally fantastic. Our server was professional, polite, and so friendly, making us feel right at home. We started with the hummus plate, which was a great choice, and then had the wild meatloaf and pesto pasta as our entrees. Both were cooked to perfection and bursting with flavor--simply delicious! For dessert, we indulged in the chocolate cake, which was unbelievably yummy and the perfect sweet finish. This place truly exceeded my expectations. I will definitely be coming back! read more

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Food is outstanding. Service is top notch. Get a seat by the window- views are spectacular

We came for lunch and had a great experience! Our server was very nice. The Flannigan burger and meatball subs were amazing! Also loved the drinks. Big fan and will have to come back! read more

Spotted Dog - passionfruit bellini and high desert breeze cocktails - American Near Me - Springdale, Utah

This was by far the best place we ate at! All their ingredients are fresh, our waitress was wonderful and so sweet! If you come to Zion you definitely need to eat here!! The ambiance is very nice and comfortable read more

Spotted Dog - The trout plate and the meatloaf plate - American Near Me - Springdale, Utah

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Went here yesterday with a party of 13. Didn't get a chance to take photos of the food but it was all amazing. The party ate everything between the kids burgers, to throw NY Strip, short ribs, shrimp pasta, lamb, trout, and veggie options. Food and serve was great! read more

Spotted Dog - American Near Me - Springdale, Utah

Nice place inside with plenty of seating. Hostess service was very slow and we waited in line just to talk to her for a while. Rest of service went pretty smoothly. The food was average. The hummus plate was too small of a portion especially for the amount of vegetables/pita they give you. The New York strip was overly fatty. I don't mind some fat on my steak but this was excessive. read more

We called this upscale national park dining, which means it's nice, but they won't turn you away if you just came from a hike! We had a party of 2 for dinner at 5:00 on Saturday, 7/9/2022. Jeffrey was our waiter and Jerry also took care of us and both of them were amazing!! Here's what we got: - Floradora ($14): Super refreshing! - Crab Cakes ($18): Good! - Purses with Sage Butter and Shrimp ($19 + $10 for shrimp): Loved this!! The pear and ricotta cheese filling was *chef's kiss.* The shrimp was the perfect addition! - Red Trout ($22): My husband really enjoyed this! - Chocolate Lava Cake ($13): Good, but probably wouldn't get again at $13. We really liked Spotted Dog! The service was impeccable! The food was terrific! Highly recommend! read more

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The food was amazing! Everything tasted great and seemed to be using very fresh ingredients. read more

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Great views, friendly staff, the food was tasty. Its a cozy restaurant. The cocktails could have been better. read more

Spotted Dog - American Near Me - Springdale, Utah

Great service, had no reservation on a Thursday night with 5 and was able to get in right away. Ordered large mushroom appetizer, delicious selection of mushrooms and flavor. Ribeye was cooked as asked, ahi tuna was delicious with the mango puree and risotto, purses were sweet but tasty, especially with the slivered almonds and scallions. Overall, probably a top 3 option while in Zion for higher end food. read more

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Great food, not like everything else around Zion that is bar food/burgers. Portions were generous, food was fantastic. read more

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From Louisiana so I know good food...great dinner! We enjoyed eating on the patio with Laura as our server! She was great!

This place was very accommodating to my fiancés extreme allergies to gluten, dairy and more. They were able to make him a steak with a side of potatoes and said they make everything to order. His steak was slightly more done than he ordered but we were just grateful we could find a place for him or eat in the park! Service was very good. I ordered the pesto pasta and thought it was decent. It was a little too light for my liking as I think of pasta as comfort food, but still good. Outdoor seating is a must if the weather permits! read more

Spotted Dog - American Near Me - Springdale, Utah

Super friendly service. Ordered to go and the phone and pickup the lady was really nice and helpful. Brie and orange abd cherry chutney with granny Smith apples was yummy. My husband ordered lamb shank not on current menu but it was ok .. wasn't juicy and most likely just cooked in the oven rather then in a stew. It was not tender or flavorful I like my ahi steak but the quality of ahi was cheap. It was seared perfectly the avo mango salsa gave good acidity as with cheap ahi there isn't much flavor. The Caesar salad was good with the added large shrimp The saving grace was the lava cake with French vanilla icecl cream. read more

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