The Broken Oar is your typical All-American restaurant in Moab. It's the perfect place for multiple occasions. You can stop in after a day of hiking at Arches (less than a 10 minute drive) in your gym shorts and tee shirt. You can stop in for a nicer family dinner while on vacation. All in all, a pretty great place. For dinner I split the Southwest Chicken Sandwich. You really can not mess up chicken with pepper jack cheese and grilled veggies. The sandwich was not huge, but defiantly large enough to split between two people. For the side I had asparagus which was cooked to perfection. I did not realize until after I ordered that The Broken Oar is home of the sweet potatoes fries. Although my asparagus was great, I do wish I would have tried the sweet potato fries as someone at the table next to us got them and they looked amazing. Highlight of the meal was the free table salad and rolls that were brought out before our entree. The salad had fresh tomatoes and olives. The dinner rolls were fresh and warm. read more

In Moab visiting for the weekend first time eating here. We waited to be seated but only about 15 minutes. Jessica was our waitress and she was amazing. Good was good and very tasty. We will definitely be going back read more

Overdue review: Stopped by for dinner during my trip to MOAB. Every other place had over an hour wait and this was around 8 PM too! Broken Oar was good, the food was decent - nothing fancy. The wait was initially suppose to be an hour as well; but, that came down to be around 30 minutes! Score. I wouldn't call this a hot spot - but for the price, the amount of food and the attentive service, i'd say it was worth the 30 min wait time. read more

This place was great! They were very prompt and had a wonderful menu selection. Our server, Bina was super helpful and personable! We had an option of outdoor seating and the view of the mountains was excellent. They did a great job of respecting social distancing and other covid-19 guidelines. The salad that came before our meal was nice and had a light Italian dressing. The drinks such as the iced tea and lemonade were massive! And they had free refills! If we are ever in Moab again, we will definitely return! read more

Don't think I'll ever find better sweet potato fries then I had here. Dinner was enjoyed by all Came back for lunch a few days later because their strawberry lemonade is the perfect remedy to the scorching sun read more

The beers were good the good was average. The nachos used really bad cheese and the meat was all fat.

I want to start off and say that the service was great!!! It's unfortunate that this place can't cook a steak. I ordered the Coulette Wagyu steak medium rare and it came out rare, it was red all the way through. So I sent it back, which I don't like doing because then it comes out overcooked and that was the case in this instance, partially well and medium well. The taste of the steak was off and I threw up half my meal in their bathroom and the other half when I got back home. I only ate it all, because I didn't eat since breakfast and was starving. Needless to say, I regretted it. The sirloin, which is what this cut is, is better at Denny's. Also, don't get the nachos, they are just glorified 7-11 nachos; chips, cheese sauce, and green onion. read more

Overall a great experience. We had the steak ceasar and French dip. Food came Out quickly and was delicious which was appreciated after a long drive from Salt Lake City. Prices were reasonable. We will be back read more

Cute restaurant not on the Main Street in Moab. First and foremost, from the host at the door who was very kind and accommodating to our amazing server Shay, we had excellent service. Shay went above and beyond making recommendations, letting us know the timeline of our food and was very friendly and upbeat. The sweet potato fries were out of this world delicious! One could almost eat them for dessert. Hamburgers had great flavor, even for the picky eater at the table. The beer battered onion rings were light and airy and simply delicious. There is fun and games to be had out front of the restaurant too. Super family friendly restaurant. I definitely recommend this place. Shout out to Brayden who works at the Anasazi Clothing store for telling us about this place. We've come to Moab every summer for the past 6 years and never even knew this place existed. Thank you again to Shay, for your excellent, upbeat and kind service! read more

Over priced food with little flavor. There was 6 of us and nobody liked their food. Only the waitress and the beer were good. Don't waste your money. read more

We stayed in Moab for a few days on vacation, and we discovered this fantastic restaurant! it was so good, we kept going back for dinner every day. Junior and Rainbow are AWESOME! Everything we ate was very very tasty, and all the dessert is really homemade! The broken oar lager was surprisingly good (for utah...) read more

My server Mickey was rad, food was great as well. Ordered the wagyu (American), and it was melt in your mouth delicious. Sweet potato fries were great too. Some things were out of stock but that's just the way things go sometimes. My 5 stars is for the service. read more

My server Shat was above and beyond with the service she always had our drinks refilled and was very outgoing! I definitely recommend coming and getting good food I got the chicken tenders with onion rings and they were delicious. I'll definitely be back when I come back to Moab. There's a chill vibe and everyone is nice and friendly. A good spot to stop for food if you're in the area visiting. read more

Glad we made a reservation last Saturday since it was super busy when we arrived. People waiting outside for a table. We had Rainbow as our server who was super friendly, very detailed on the menu and specials. The food itself was fantastic. I had the tri tip sandwhich which was amazing. I would def return :) read more

Awesome. Had the best pork chop in a long time. Thick and juicy. What flavor! Filet was superb, super flavorful and tender. Shrimp scampi garlicky and yummy! Their chicken tenders were crispy and yummy. They tasted as if they came fresh out of an oven. They were made to perfection. Be sure to ask for Ugur (Urr). His accent is as delicious as the food. And he's a great guy too. read more

Food was super delicious and I HIGHLY recommend getting the peach tea! It's delicious. The only reason I didn't give them 5 stars is they didn't have half of the menu available. Which was disappointing at first but the pulled pork sandwich with the zest sweet potato fries definitely made up for it. Good service. Would definitely recommend read more

First time to eat in Moab. The greeter placed us upstairs, though we preferred outside. Our table was under a massive air conditioner outlet. 1 minute later we packed up and moved to a distant table to avoid frost bite. Our food came and was tasty for 2 minutes, then it was cold. Yep, the A/C blasting away. We watched the young lady greeter place 4 other sets of people at the original table we were placed at. ALL OF THEM got up and moved to another table. How dense can you be. Obviously, the AC needs to be turned off in October !!! Waitress never came back to our table after delivering the meals. When asked how our food was we told her it was COLD.... and we suggested she talk to management on turning it off. Don't plan to return. Below Average Restaurant. read more

Best dinner in Moab. Mickey was a delight, and so welcoming! So happy with the experience! Absolutely delicious.

Excellent service by Mickey our waiter and Maria the cook and her staff in the kitchen was amazing!!! Would definitely recommend a stop at the Broken Oar, you will not have a broken heart or promise! read more

Our service was excellent; Melena helped us navigate the menu and pointed us in the right direction every step of the way. 6 stars

The Broken Oar is without a doubt the best fine dining restaurant in Moab. We were waited quickly, and the customer services was great. Their Ribeye steak is phenomenal and their BBQ butter was the icing on the cake. I also had their chocolate tower chocolate cake, and it was so great! I would highly recommend this to anyone who wants great food inside Moab! read more

Great place to have dinner if you are in Moab at the time. I can tell for sure their Cobb salad is wonderful with fresh avocado. Also you have got to try the puller port dinner. It's to die for with potato salad and beans. Large portion and big chunks of port done perfectly. They even gave homemade lemonade with FREE refills no less. Atmosphere is mountain lodge. Service is also too quick. Less than 5 minutes to have your entree on the table. Wow!!! read more

Broken Oar Restaurant - American Near Me - Moab, Utah

I found this place quite on accident, but I'm so glad I did. I was visiting from out of state and was actually driving to Wendy's (don't judge me) when I found the Broken Oar. I thought it looked much better than Wendy's, plus their sign said they were known for their sweet potato fries. Being a sweet potato fry connoisseur, I just had to try them. First, the staff is very friendly, but I found that to be true of everyone in Moab. I ordered the buffalo chicken sandwich with the sweet potato fries. The sandwich was very good and I'm glad it came with Swiss (not bleu) cheese. But the sweet potato fries.... the best I've ever had! My server (her name escapes me, sorry!) told me their secrets, but I won't reveal them in a Yelp! review. You should try them yourself. If you find yourself in Moab, I highly recommend the Broken Oar. Get the sweet potato fries!! read more

I'm so upset with the people who rated this restaurant so low. We almost didn't go there tonight seeing 3.5 stars. Hopefully my 5 can raise that a bit. It was right across from our hotel, so after a long day we trudged over. We were tired, and there was a bit of a wait... but so worth it!!! We ordered sweet potato fries in a basket and OH.MY.GOODNESS were they yummy!!! I couldn't stop they were so good. The Cali burger was also delicious and juicy... and I know you didn't think to order the asparagus on the side- but do it! read more

We had an amazing dinner at the broken oar. The cilantro lemon chicken is delicious, and our server Mickey made sure we had everything we needed. The rustic log cabin atmosphere gave room to a fun, friendly, and inviting feel. Would definitely come back. read more

We weren't sure what to expect but boy are we glad we came! I'm not kidding.. hands down the best chicken sandwich I've ever had! The sweet potato fries are a must and do not skip the lemonade! What on earth do they put in their food?!?! It wAs simply amazing! read more

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Rainbow our server was friendly and efficient. Food was good, onion rings as a side were very good. Hamburger seemed to be a pre made pattie not much flavor. Food was served quickly. read more

Great service. We had a lovely lady serving us and the atmosphere was nice. Food was good but nothing to write home about. Seems like everywhere in Moab has great service and mediocre food. I would return to this place again if I ever returned to Moab. read more

Best dinner in Moab!! Great atmosphere and they treated our group like family. Met Randy the day before as our guide on a booked excursion and could not be happier with both experiences. We will be back. read more

Wasn't expecting to leave a review as I was just craving a burger and wanted something easy, but this place surpassed all my expectations. From the moment I got out of the car the place smelled like delicious burgers and I couldn't wait to get inside and get seated. I had the bbq western burger which was phenomenal. So much flavor and the bun was absolutely perfect! My server, rainbow, was very attentive and made everything fast an easy. My only reasons for the 4 stars instead of five: I waited at the front for a few minutes before anyone even acknowledged me, my table was mysteriously wet and dripping in my lap when I sat; although clean, and the lettuce in my salad was pretty wilted. But other than those small things this place is great. Highly recommend! read more

Everything about The Broken Oar Restaurant was excellent!!! We stayed in Moab for a couple days and were so pleased with our dinner the first night that we had to go back the next evening. Fabulous dinner experience. read more

Pretty crowded inside. Wait time was reasonable 20-30 minutes but service was awesome and fast. Sweet tea was yummy as well as sweet potato fries. I got the salmon which was pretty good and my mom got the tacos which were not the best. read more

Genuinely a great dinner. Delicious beer. Great options on the menu. My entree was well presented and tasted great! read more

Broken Oar Restaurant - American Near Me - Moab, Utah

If I could leave 6 stars I would. The service was great - our server was very personable and courteous (he even offered to give tips and answer questions about the area.) Every meal comes with a salad and bread. Our food came out within 30 minutes and was SO TASTY. Both dishes were out of this world good. I recommend the Lobster Ravioli to my carb/noodle lovers out there. While it's. A little expensive it is so worth it. Nothing but good things to say about this place. read more

Broken Oar Restaurant - American Near Me - Moab, Utah

My husband and I spent a weekend in Moab. We happened upon the Broken Oar Restaurant. We liked the look and feel of the place - Pleasing to the eye. Lots of menu options. Quick service and friendly staff. Then there's the food! My husband had the steak and I chose the pork chop. Generous sides of asparagus and garlic mashed potatoes completed our meal. My husband said his steak was the best he's ever had in terms of tenderness and flavor. I would say the same about my pork chop meal. Tender, juicy, delicious. We enjoyed our experience there so much, we returned two evenings later, this time I had the steak and my husband tried the pork chop. We were again delighted with the food, the atmosphere and the staff. A special shout out to two of the most helpful, welcoming, knowledgeable servers we've known in all our years of eating out. Shay and Melena. The Broken Oar is lucky to have these two in that first impression, customer service role. Here's my final thought - If you're in Moab, go to the Broken Oar. You won't be disappointed. read more

Wasn't really sure where to go for a nice dinner in Moab but yelp didn't lead us astray. Definitely appreciate the house salad upon seating. Their sweet potato fries are all the rage for a reason-- crispy and on the sweeter side esp with the addition of a honey drizzle. I got the cali burger and it was phenomenal. Can avocado please be put on everything? KThx! Only docked one star because the service was pretty slow. Other than that, they were totally pleasant and food was great. read more

The food is delicious and the atmosphere is unique. Our server, Rainbow, was friendly and peppy and did a great job. The sweet potato fries are the stuff of dreams. We had the Oar Fries as an appetizer and will likely come back for those as a snack one day soon. Good experience! read more

Not sure why this restaurant has so many 5 star reviews. Our server Juana was AWESOME. However, the food was below average. It came out so fast that it was almost sloppy. We wouldn't have minded waiting an extra 10 min for food done right. The bacon was limp and undercooked, and when we asked for cooked bacon it came out in 2 minutes... which means it was just nuked it in the microwave a minute longer than previously. I don't know anyone that enjoys microwaved bacon. The burger patty was so flat and wide that it didn't fit in the bun, and the bun was so soggy. Pickle spears were good. Place gets pretty crowded and we waited about 40 min for food that kinda sucked. read more

Restaurant was nice. Beer was cold. Waiter was okay. Ordered the sirloin and my wife had surf and tuff, also sirloin. All I can say was that was the worst steak I have ever had. It was so tough I could barely cut it and chewing was virtually impossible. I complained to the waiter but he did nothing. I would not recommend this restaurant! read more

This will be a long review, since our experience was weird in several ways. I'd like to start by saying that the food was delicious. The ambiance was great and had a fun atmosphere. I definitely would come here again. However, I would make sure to have a different server. Our server's name was Shay. We were seated and waited about 10 minutes before she came. It was a busy night, we understand the delay. But then instead of just bringing us waters, she came and told us she wasn't sure if she should bring us waters or just come ask if we knew which drinks we wanted to order... I feel like it's basic service to automatically bring water. Then even after she asked, we waited another 10 minutes. We were all very thirsty from our long day at the parks and weren't happy with how long we waited for water. Then she took forever to come take our orders and then it took even longer for our food to come. All of our entrees came at once except for one. When the waitress noticed, she offered a 10% discount for the inconvenience. But when she came back, the last meal had come out. The server said "oh, your food came much quicker than I thought it would. Good. Should I still ask my manager to give you a discount..?" How could you try to take a discount away that you already offered? One of our party member's birthday was that evening, so I took the server to the side and asked if they do anything special for birthdays. She said they do a free cake and sing a song. Once we were finished with our entrees, she came and asked "what would the birthday girl like for her dessert?" And listed a few different cake options. The bday girl asked for a lemon raspberry cake. Then the server came out with the raspberry cake.... AND a chocolate cake. And she said "here's your cake you chose, and the chocolate cake which is the cake we give complimentary for birthdays." What?! Why was she not clear when she asked which cake the bday girl wanted? Who wants two cakes? She was very full from her entree. We were charged for one of the cakes. If the bday girl thought we had to pay for the cake, she would have declined. Then to top all of it off, the server charged us an automatic "service fee" that the restaurant charges for parties of 8 or more. Which is 20%. That kinda sucks just because the service was not good and we would not have wanted to tip that much. But also, we feel we should not have been charged the service fee because 2 "members" of our party were infants who did not even get food ordered for them... because they are babies. The total number of members who ordered entrees was 7. One of our party members suddenly felt very ill and we had to leave the restaurant, otherwise we would have taken things up with a manager. Overall, it was a bad experience because the service was terrible. But food was delicious. read more