Broken Oar Restaurant

We were pleased with this stop while on a short trip to Moab. The menu had good variety, with some…read morehealthy options. In addition to their brews, they make their own root beer -yum! Lots of merch for purchase if you are interested! And I know most people don't go to a brewery in search of ordering wine, however, this was the only disappointing part of their menu with a sparse options the menu states smtg like: " red and white wine options available, ask your server for details."

We stopped here twice while in Moab. The first day was for drinks and appetizer. Last night we…read morehad dinner. The staff is very friendly and attentive. They have a good selection of beer and cider. We got the JD burger (jack daniels BBQ sauce, bacon & cheddar) and the cheese steak special. A local sitting at the bar recommended the beer cheese soup... and OMG delicious! Definitely stop here if you're in Moab!

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Great Salads at a reasonable price. Friendly Staff. Timely service at a great location in Moab!…read more Highly recommended!! We have travelled from Bozeman to Denver and Dewey's was a highlight!!

Great American restaurant in a spacious setting with large portions. I ordered the Chicken Parmesan…read more($18.79), which came with a typical chicken parm in addition to a bunch of cheesy linguine and garlic bread on the side. I can't imagine how someone could eat all that in one sitting, but it was definitely great value for the price. The chicken parm was tasty, although the linguine was just average in quality. The restaurant itself is very large with lots of seating and a parking lot in front. Our waitress was super friendly and attentive. The service speed was also fairly quick. The vibes are very casual/chill inside. Overall, Dewey's is a very solid choice for American food in Moab, especially if you are hungry for a large portion.

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Moab Spitfire Smokehouse

3.8(740 reviews)

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Fantastic BBQ. Great location with easy parking. The ordering is super easy and the service…read moreincredibly fast. Yelp has a fairly low review for this place, and I can tell you it doesn't make sense. This was everything we had hoped for. Cool decor, good air conditioning, awesome patio, and decent prices.

I was shocked this restaurant wasn't more packed. Or we just lucked out on timing. After a 7 hour…read morelong drive I was aching for a hearty meal. BBQ sounded amazing and I've never had a platter like this before. I couldn't turn down the 3 meat platter to try everything that peaked my interest. Starting with the hush puppies, fried, sweet, and savory. Yum! The brisket was so tender and juicy. The ribs were also tender and fell off the bone. The andouille sausage had cheese throughout it and I felt like it was too oily and fatty from that, but that ended up being my husband's favorite. We devoured the sides too. The beans and mac and cheese were a must. If I had more stomach space I'd eat a dozen more hush puppies. Outdoor seating allows your furiends. Order at the counter and enjoy! And don't forget to try their house bbq sauce.

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Trailhead Public House & Eatery

The tomato soup was amazing! So creamy, flavorful, and easily one of my favorites! The reuben was…read moregreat too!

Fast and super-friendly service!…read more Only thing I can suggest is more salads on the menu, like perhaps a Cobb.

Mentioned in a nice Article!

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Moab Diner

4.1(1.3k reviews)

0.6 mi

*STOP* You've found the BEST restaurant here!…read moreOUTSTANDING service and equally outstanding meals. Our first visit here for breakfast this morning. We ordered the Sweetwater skillet and it was delicious! There must be at least 12 folks working here. Everyone is friendly with the best attitudes! All were exceptionally quick to refill coffee and offer up the best in overall customer service experience! This wil definitely become a regular stop when visiting! For Moab locals, Wow, how lucky you are to have this amazing restaurant in the place you call home.

I ordered the Sweetwater potato skillet, and the potatoes were essentially raw and not properly…read morecooked, which was such a shame cos they looked amazing, and the eggs were cooked perfectly. I then ordered a plate of fries, thinking fries would be a safe choice, but those were terrible as well, in my humble opinion. After a long day enjoying Arches National Park, we were really looking forward to a good, simple meal, and unfortunately this was a huge disappointment. I don't expect fancy food from a diner, but I do expect potatoes to be cooked properly. Actually I'm saying 2 stars as the Waitress was kind enough not to charge us for the Potatoes or the fries, but the food itself was a huge disappointment. 5 stars for the Server, 1 star for the cook.

Cool vibe, clean and roomy restaurant!

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Sunset Grill

3.2(794 reviews)

0.6 mi

This restaurant is in an AMAZING location. Get a table on the patio, and watch the amazing sunset…read more Not super loud, and there will be people coming and going, but the view is worth it. There is a drive to get up to the restaurant, and it's alittle tight. If you have a problem with heights, this might be dicey. My daughter and I got prime rib. Both were cooked to our preferred temps, and they came with horseradish and au jus. They also brought sour cream for the baked potato. It's a generous portion, and I was stuffed. I got a side salad and asked for blue cheese dressing. In addition to the blue cheese, I got a lot of chunks of blue cheese. Yummy! My grandkids got spaghetti and cheese pizzas. They enjoyed them and ate good portions (picky eaters). My daughter got creme brulee for dessert and loved it. Our server was very attentive to us, and offered to bring the kids' food out first if it was ready. Our server also had some rocks that glowed under blacklight, and showed it off for the kids. Worth the stop if you are in the area.

Would give it two stars if it wasn't so expensive. Food was mediocre. Medium steak was fully well…read moredone and as dry and bland as the licking the Moab sand directly. But it took so long that I didn't bother mentioning it. Not to mention they brought the wrong order the first time. Ambiance was terrible apart from the view. Echoey and loud inside. Kid at the table behind me was watching cartoons with the volume on the whole time. I wasn't going to say anything but somebody who worked there should have. The vibe was very much Applebees on stilts. I'd say drive up and enjoy the view, but there are plenty of drives and hikes with as good or better scenery. Definitely don't bother eating here though. I would go back if the food was free.

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3.5(974 reviews)

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Our first night in Moab couldn't have started much better!…read more Our server, Onur, was incredibly attentive and genuinely kind throughout the meal. We arrived around 6:00 p.m., and not long after we were seated the restaurant really started filling up, so getting there a little earlier was perfect. We started with the small Greek salad, which was fresh and a great way to begin the meal. My partner ordered the flat iron steak with a baked potato, grilled zucchini, and a roll. The steak was unbelievably tender...you could cut it with a butter knife. I ordered the Zac Mac & Cheese, and it was delicious. It was loaded with fresh, crunchy bacon and fresh jalapeños throughout, giving it just the right amount of flavor and a little kick. It also came with a warm roll. Between the excellent food, friendly service, and welcoming atmosphere, Zax made for a fantastic first dinner in Moab. We'd definitely come back.

Fun place to eat with great outdoor seating right on Main St…read more Service is good, menu is large and prices are normal for the area. Food was good both times we went. But the "crunchy" chicken sandwich i got the second time was not even close to crunchy.

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I Loved the Okura Special! For dinner Hubby and I shared a Kaizen Burger and it was so good we…read morewished we had order two! Next morning we had breakfast LOVED the the Famous Soul Food Bacon! I had the two eggs any style, Chef sent me two beautiful Sunnyside up eggs with yummy potatoes. Hubby had two eggs scrambled with properly prepared sausage patties and fresh tomatos. He was a very happy man. Service was excellent and fast. We will have another breakfast tomorrow. And the place used to be real Jailhouse!

Popped in on a Saturday morning expecting it to be busy but we were seated right away! They…read morepromptly brought us waters and drinks, and our food came out in what felt like five minutes. The staff was also super friendly! My only complaint is that I'm a little picky about how I like my Benedict and there was very little hollandaise sauce. That's definitely more of a personal preference though. Overall the food was really good and we had a great experience!

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4.5(542 reviews)

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Food was delicious service excellent only complaint was a very noisy group across from our table,…read moredefinitely worth going back

Fantastic ambience, food and service. You won't be disappointed…read more Everything we ordered was cooked to perfection. One of the best meals I have ever eaten.

Outside Patio

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Moab Grill

3.2(302 reviews)

0.9 mi

Food was great Service was excellent…read more The place is clean and friendly Walkable from downtown

Moab Grill is deserving if its average 3 star rating. Staff…read morewas friendly. Food was OK. The "ground in house daily" burger was just average. Fries were soggy and not cooked enough. The place is dirty and needs an update. Carpet was dirty, baseboards are dirty, vents are coated with black dust and grime and the table was sticky.

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Lance F.

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11 months ago

we arrived to the restaurant before they opened, and when they did open, they invited us to sit next to the fire as they had seen us waiting in the parking lot. as I walked in, I got stuck in the gear that they have for sale, when our server, Melena offered to grab a hat I was looking and and offered to add it to the table, perfect. We were going to order cheese curds, but Melena asked us about a new appetizer which was crispy fries with queso, brisket, shredded cheese, tomato's, and side of bbq sauce. It was an absolute home run, and great suggestion. my wife got the desolation burger and I got the broken oar burger. our food came quickly and was delicious. I stop here every time I come to Moab. this restaurant is big and almost as iconic as the surrounding canyons. parking can get slim, but that says something about what to expect. the place is popular and tasty. finally, our server, Melena was probably one of the top three best servers we have ever had. she was attentive, fun, knowledgeable and friendl. I recommend her section when you swing by. read more

Bubba S.

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1 year ago

We got into Moab late and walked over to the Broken Oar 15 minutes before they closed, but everyone was friendly and they seated us willingly. Our server was Shay, she was great! Good knowledge of the menu, good suggestions, and very attentive. My wife and I had the pork chops and the fish and chips; I'm usually hesitant to order pork chops because they are so easy to dry out, but Shay recommended them and they were the best I've ever had. My wife said the fish and chips were excellent, not oily or heavy but perfectly done. The restaurant is beautiful inside but we decided to sit out on the patio, it was a great evening to eat outside. Would highly recommend this restaurant to anyone visiting Moab. read more

Angelique H.

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3 years ago

Broken Oar is a fabulous place to stop and eat everything on the menu is delicious. What makes it the best of all is the entire staff from Randy to Neil to Bina, Trisha, Ben, Shay, Mc Kenna, Tanda, Ramon, Angel, Carmen,Melena, and the entire kitchen staff and hostess they bring it all together as one big happy family and they make it happen so do yourself a favor stop by and say hi to everyone I know you will love it. Not only are the sweet potato fries absolutely amazing, so are the cheese curds. You will fall in love with The Broken Oar restaurant. read more

Annalee A.

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2

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10 years ago

Loved the atmosphere! I'm not really a log cabin gal but this place was great and not too noisy like so many restaurants can be. We got seated really fast by a handsome friendly young man named Jacob. Our server was Danielle and she was terrific. We ordered Atlantic cod and a turkey wrap. Both were heavenly! We had no room for their famous deserts. Even though we're locals we had never been here before. Definitely coming back. Glad we discovered this off of Main Street gem. read more

James B.

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1 year ago

Oh wow, this place was such a surprise -- in the best way. We stopped by not really knowing what to expect and the food was actually so good. I got the burger and my friend got the fish tacos, and both were solid. Like, full-on flavor, not that bland stuff you sometimes get. Service was super friendly too -- they checked in without hovering, which I appreciate. Oh, and the vibe? Chill but still had that local energy. Honestly, glad we found this spot. read more

Vallery K.

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1 year ago

We have been at the Broaken Oar before while traveling through Moab. Terrific food. Excellent atmosphere. Fantastic wait-staff with this visit particularly memorable due to Melissa who treated us like cherished family. We sat at an outside table, and had the Shrimp cocktail, Dead Horse Point Amber Ale, and a Porcupine Pilsner late in the evening. Very relaxing and fun. Thanks, Melissa! (Give her a raise, Randy!) read more

Rick S.

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3

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8 years ago

There was so much to like about the Broken Oar. We came for the food. We were not disappointed. It was very good. Rainbow was our waitress. She was very personable and made sure of all our needs. When we asked for condiments we got more than we asked for. Carlos came and brought a cup of Fry sauce, mayo, and even blue cheese. Nice building too. All for a very reasonable price. read more

Beth K.

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7 years ago

Nothing to complain about here! Food was great, there's plenty of options for everyone. The atmosphere was very nice and pleasing. The prices are on the higher end, though comparable to every other restaurant in Moab, but here they felt worth it. Plus the staff were all very attentive. Shout out to Rainbow and Kenzie for being so great! I will definitely be back! read more

Michael H.

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1 year ago

If you like excellent food and excellent service this is the place !!!! The food was amazing!! "SHAY" the waitress was absolutely fantastic!!! She is the model for doing everything right when it comes to providing excellent customer service. Her recommendations and attention to customers were next to none!!! Great place to enjoy a great meal and be pampered read more

Dal J.

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3 years ago

My family and I just had the privilege of eating dinner at the Broken Oar and it was amazing! The environment was so cool and kind of felt like we were eating in a cabin on the river. Our server was Melena and she was so kind, prompt, and made excellent suggestions of meals and desserts to try. We will definitely be returning on a normal basis! read more

Sariah W.

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7 years ago

The Broken Oar is a fun atmosphere with delicious food! The sweet potato fries are surprisingly good and unique. The pork tacos are delicious and a good option if you're looking for something more affordable. The New York steak is also delicious and one of their signature dishes! Highly recommend going here while you're in Moab. read more

Iris C.

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6 years ago

One of our favorite places to eat in Moab. Bina and Juana are so friendly and take the time to explain a menu item or suggest something for you. Having salad before the meal is a nice touch and the fried dill pickles were some of the best I have had in a long time. Value AND Quality meet up here for a great experience. read more

Casey O.

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2 years ago

The food was amazing. I had the Ribeye steak and it was wonderful. The side dishes (broccoli and garlic mashed potatoes) were also great! Our server, Dakota, was great. She was friendly and her timing was spot on. The atmosphere was nice too. Overall a great experience! If you're in Moab, go to the Broken Oar! read more

Scott B.

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1 year ago

Had a great meal at Broken Oar on 5-20-25. Our server, Melissa was fantastic and so friendly. When our appetizer was late, so she discounted our bill. It really wasn't necessary, but we did appreciate it. The hamburgers were really good, and the sweet potatoes fries are a must. We will be back. read more

Sela P.

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2 years ago

Absolutely delicious food, got it very fast and had an amazing waitress- Trisha was very attentive. The restaurant is very nice and everyone was very friendly. Onion rings, sweet potato fries, and pulled pork sandwich are incredible. 10/10 recommend read more

Brenda J.

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10 years ago

The food was terrific! The meal was very well prepared and fresh.The service was great-Taylor was our waitress. Couldn't be any more attentive and pleasant! Planning to go back during our stay.Kudos to Taylor and the Broken Oar Restaurant! read more

Mark P.

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7 months ago

On our recent Moab trip we ate at the Broken Oar twice. The food was excellent. Our server Vinny was just plain fun. he explained the new menu items, remembered us from a previous visit and made a good meal even better. Thank You Vinny! read more

Kenna R.

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3 years ago

the fish tacos were among. the service was fast and friendly. melena was an amazing server. very sweet and kind and fast reaction times at our table! will most definitely be back in to see her and have some awesome food read more

Jim R.

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3 years ago

This place was recommend to me and it did not disappoint. The pork chop was excellent. The service was great, Mickey our server was informative about the menu and his service was great. I look forward to going back. read more

Jessica E.

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4 years ago

Our server, Shay was OUTSTANDING!!! I was impressed with her strong communication skills, attention to detail, kind and sweet demeanor. Our food was superb. Service was quick despite how busy the restaurant was. read more

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