This place was disappointing. We were seated quickly which was good but we were very disappointed in the flavor and quantity of the food they brought out for the price. No side dishes with the entrees. I got the chicken caprese and my wife got the salmon dish. The chicken was supposed to be grilled but it seemed almost boiled. It was a very small piece too considering it was $21. The flavor was bland. The salmon plate was the same. We finished our meal in just a few minutes and were still hungry but paid a premium. We paid over $100 for our family and left hungry and feeling a bit ripped. read more

Food was mediocre at best and way overpriced. The staff was very friendly and helpful with questions. If you are going to charge Dallas prices I expect Dallas quality. I guess a product of tourism. read more

Food and service was good!! A bit pricey but food was great so its ok a must place to try when visiting arches

We both had brisket and were VERY happy with it. Rainbow was our waitress and she was AWESOME! Honestly, we had better service here than at most of the white table cloth places that we've visited. We're heading back to Moab in the fall and will definitely be back! read more

Went there Thursday and had such a good experience we went back Friday. I had the srichacha burger one night and the Broken Oar the next. Both were excellent and so were the fries. My wife had the mini tacos, gave them the thumbs up. Jenn and Bina treated us like regulars even though we are tourists just passing thru town. Even the people who greeted us at the door seemed happy to see us. read more

We enjoyed our meal!! Great atmosphere, good service (thanks, Rainbow) and good food!

Stopped in for dinner at the Broken Oar. Family of 5 were all pleased with their orders. We had chips and salsa for an app. The salsa was the right amount of spicy and delicious. Pulled pork nachos, tri- tip sandwich, fried pickles and Alfredo was all delicious. Their specialty is sweet potato fries and our son was blown away with all the sweet and flavor. Will easily go back when in Moab. JC waited on us and was on it. Thanks! read more

I had a chef salad. It was full of good things. My husband had the fish and chips.. they were delicious. We were too full for the ice cream but will defiantly go in again for some. read more

Food was good & very fast service. Had our food in no time with a crowded place. Friendly staff. The park I g lot was small. Looked to have great outdoor dining as well. Enjoyed the eatery. read more

Was told it was terrific and was terribly disappointed. Seating was fairly fast. The food was mediocre, the portions tiny compared to other restaurants in the area for the price. Lastly, administration hs done a poor job at COVID19 protocols - staff wore the same gloves from table to table, table to staff station. They never removed any dirty dishes or glasses instead bringing more and more glasses for refill to the point we had no room on the table. Very disappointed in everything. read more

Ate an early mid-week dinner here and we enjoyed our food. I had a tasty hamburger and my wife enjoyed her chicken sandwich. The sweet potato fries were delicious and the soft drinks were huge. We ate out on the deck as it was very loud inside. The service was uneven but friendly. The prices for our items were reasonable, but entree prices were considerably higher. read more

Food was ok..server melena made the dinner worth every penny.. We will be back because of her!

OMG! What a wonderful find and walked to it from our hotel. I ordered the siracha jalapeño burger and it's one of the best hamburgers I've ever eaten. My friend gave me his bacon and a very nice addition as well. Loved the sweet potato fries served with it and complimentary salad (a nice surprise!). Our waitress Rainbow was very good and talked to manager to let him know how much we enjoyed it. read more

This is definite must stop! The steak was amazing! Our server Bina was amazing! Kind, funny just an amazingly pleasant demeanor! Thank you for an enjoyable dinner! read more

Sue was our server, and she was so friendly! The service there was very fast, and their food was great. The avocado there was extremely fresh, and they had quality food for good prices. Their menu was large, and included many options for the vegetarian and gluten-free crowds. Overall a great restaurant with great service. read more

First off this is the friendly staff I have ever seen in a restaurant, they were great. The food was delicious, everything we had. Great BBQ smoked in house read more

I'm at a bit of a loss on how to review this restaraunt. My food was just ok, not reall worth the price, but Moab is expensive. My husband liked his better than I liked mine, but still just ok. However, it was raining the night we were there and we had walked 15 minutes from our hotel. Torrential downpour started while we were at dinner. The manager of the restaurant gave us and another couple a ride back to our hotels!!!!! I've never seen any business care that much about their customers. I'd eat there again and try a different menu item just for that. read more

We rolled in within an hour of closing time and were treated in a relaxed and friendly manner. Did not feel rushed and our waitress, Rainbow, was friendly and attentive. The food was well prepared and delicious and I would return to this restaurant on any return trip to Moab. read more

Had lunch here today...and we weren't disappointed. Started with the oar fries and a big, bottomless salad. Both were great. Then we got the French dip sandwich to split with onion rings....so good! Great service, and a nice way to end our trip. Thanks! read more

After having passed Monument Valley we finally reached Moab and got the tip to go to this place. So we came here for dinner a couple of days ago. My wife ordered sirloin while I had a New York steak. Both dishes came with grilled vegetables and mashed potatoes. I remember that everything was very delicious. Both of us ordered medium and also got medium. Atmosphere was great since everything was made of wood. We appreciate this style. Staff was fast and friendly. I nearly forgot to mention that we got an additional mixed salad with housemade dressing which was amazing and it was even for free!!! read more

Broken Oar Restaurant - American Near Me - Moab, Utah

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We just arrived in Moab and were looking for a nice place to eat that had a variety in their Menu! Luckily we arrived fairly early and got a table for 4 after a short wait. Our server Bina was terrific! Courteous and prompt! Plus she spoiled my husband with extra orange, strawberry lemonade! Loved the pulled pork, brisket and incredible sweet potato fries! Thank you! read more

We are traveling and selected this for the proximity to our hotel as well as ratings that seemed ok and the menu was interesting. Also, wanted to eat a bit early. Big mistake. We originally ordered just water to drink, but amended that for some lemonade for one of us. It was delivered to the wrong person in the party and the waitress was beyond annoyed and rude when that point was made. Ordered Cheese Curds from the appetizer menu and elected to share a Pulled Pork sandwich with the restaurant "signature sweet potato fries". The next thing we know, the waitress plops two ordinary rolls and a metal bowl of iceberg lettuce in front of us with the explanation it is served for each meal. The salad was topped with canned black olives, a few grape tomatoes, some croutons and raw red onion. It was already dressed with some unknown dressing. We don't really enjoy such salads. In the meantime a single, male customer was seated behind us. After engaging the waitress in the typical older, male, "I'm someone important" flirtation with our very eager waitress, he asked her for beer and water. When he got his order, she also plunked down the same, tired, iceberg lettuce salad and he exclaimed "I've not ordered yet". The reply was that it came with the meals and she is just too lazy to walk up and down the stairs all the time (Did I mention we were seated in the upstairs loft?). I was wondering why our appetizer didn't come to us before this so-called salad, when it was presented with our order. They looked like someone had cut up fried mozzarella sticks, re-battered them and put about 50 in a basket with about a cup of third grade ranch dressing. In other words these were not curds. They tasted like they were frozen and were pretty nasty. I wasn't going to bring this to the attention of the waitress who was too busy chatting with the woman behind us about her horrible schedule and who needed more affirmation from the older, single guy. The cheese on the sandwich was odd, but not smokey as advertised. The bacon was smokey but some of it was underdone. And it overwhelmed the flavor of the pork. The pork, what there was of it, which wasn't much, was ok, but the sauce was way tooooo sweeeeeet but somehow managed to make me think there were beans on the sandwich. The signature sweet potato fries were as advertised with sugar and didn't really do anything for us. UGH! Between the less than adequate food and the wait staff with way too much attitude, give this place a pass. read more

The best dinner we've had on our three week trip of the National Parks! The pork chop was delicious! The bourbon sauce had just the right kick and the pork chop was so moist and tender. The blacked salmon, also prepared perfectly, on a cesear salad with their grilled toast. Our server, Danielle, was friendly and thoughtful. Her recommendations were so helpful. It was a pleasure. The decor of a welcoming lodge was so comfortable. A very nice family run restaurant! read more

I was told this restaurant offered the finest dining experience in Moab but unfortunately that was not my experience. I ordered the St. Louis Style Ribs but what I received was more like Chicago Style ribs after Mrs. O'Leary's cow kicked over the lantern. I understand that 'Burnt Ends' are highly desirable, but when they reach the point of being indistinguishable from charcoal briquettes, the appeal is lost. As I worked through the crunch and crackle of figuring out what was supposed to be edible and what was bone, I wondered if the chef thought his trying to cover this crispy critter with a slather of BBQ sauce should actually disguise the problem. It didn't . To add to the disappointment, the menu cover indicates that Sweet Potato Fries are a recognized feature of this restaurant. The old, shriveled, dry fries hidden under the 'Chicago Style Ribs' reminded me of attending the funeral of a 90 year old former Olympic athlete and trying to imagine what she was like in her prime. The staff was friendly and served us well, but I couldn't help feeling sorry for them as they had to put on a smiley face when serving food over which they had no control. Perhaps I caught them on a bad night and I am not opposed to give The Broken Oar another chance. Perhaps the Chicken Marsala will be a better choice. read more

The sweet potato fries were so delicious...could almost be a dessert. Reminded me eating churros. The peppercorn rub rib-eye was outstanding...cooked to perfection read more

This place is okay. Food is just decent and the prices are pretty high for what you get. Paid $10 for an appetizer of onion rings and literally got like 6 rings. The atmosphere was cool. The staff was friendly. The beer list is extensive, so if that's what you are wanting this is a good place. Was really hoping the steak would blow me away but it didn't. Really like the garlic mashers it came with. read more

Really good food with really poor service. The service staff seems to be absent for most of the meal, and although they check in with you after delivering the food, nothing comes as a result. That said, the pulled pork sandwich was fantastic! Excellent barbeque taste after a long day exploring the parks! read more

Stopped on my way home to Colorado and liked the location of the Restaurant. Glad we stopped!Great service, atmosphere and food! Shelby's the best server of all times! read more

Had a very good casual "cowboy" meal. I had the prime rib which was excellent, and my husband had the chicken fried steak with brown gravy, and he said it was great. Their small sides were also quite good. For example, the corn tasted fresh rather than canned ( which I have had at too many other places). The fried bread was also an unexpected treat. Be sure to try their homemade desserts by a women who come In daily to bake. I had the apple pie and it was excellent. The service was polite and efficient. read more

Walked by the Broken Oar and I'm glad I stopped by. The food and service was amazing! I had a steak and it was cooked and seasoned to perfection. My server Rainbow was absolutely polite and friendly! Only spent a half a day in Moab, but when I come back I'll certainly be coming back here again! read more

I generally do not review restaurants (indeed never). However, I am making an exception. Tonight we ate at the Broken oar restaurant in Moab and it was great. The food was great, the ambiance was excellent but it was the service from Rainbow and Marco which really made our night. It's a bit off the beaten path a bit and away from the center of town. But it's well worth going slightly out of the way for. read more

We just had a terrific dinner at the Broken Oar in Moab UT. EVERYTHING was great including service. Bina was the best, thanks!

The Broken Oar was great. Ben was our server and we couldn't have asked for better service. The ribs were fall off the bone tasty. The tri tip was quite good, too, but I would definitely recommend the ribs. They also had a nice beer selection and a great atmosphere. Highly recommend. read more

Do not come here. We waited over an hour on a Tuesday night for food. We gave up and left because our kids were hungry. The prices were too high. The service all around was pitiful. read more

What an incredible place to eat! They were very accommodating to my friend and I when we called at 8:55 pm to let them know we were coming. They said their Kitchen was closing but if we could get there by 9:10 they would accommodate us ( they close at 9:30 pm). When we got there we were greeted with warm and friendly faces by the manager and hostess. They thanked us for calling and giving them a heads up to keep their kitchen running. Venessa was our waitress and she went out of her way to be super polite. She was prompt and attentive. The food came within 10-12 minutes of us ordering and was amazing. We got the steak medallions and the beef brisket. The food was prepared well. The sweet potato fries are definitely a must and are amazing. The baked beans were awesome and the meal as a whole. The cornbread was slightly on the dry side but came with some amazing honey butter. The chocolate cake is probably the best I've ever had - really! If I ever get married, I'm getting I'm my cake from them. It was the moistest Chocolate cake I've ever had. And I should also mention it was the largest slice I've ever had. With amazing attentive service from multiple staff members, and incredible food, this is definitely a 5 Star restaurant you must visit. read more

We are tourists, going through Western states. This restaurant deserves 5 star rating: clean, fair prices, world class service, varied menu and excellent food. We both had bison burgers- mine was Cali style and spouse had American style. I had the BEST ever onion rings and bubbly had the famous sweet potato fries. Those fries were better than the ones back home in SC. They are usually too greasy or too heavily sugared but these were perfect. The bison was totally lean, flavorful and perfectly grilled. We will certainly recommend to friends back in Dixieland planning to visit Moab. read more

The food was okay, and the waitress was not existant and ever came to our table to check on us once. Word of advice to the manager Don't put sparkling seltzer under the craft beer section and then try to pass the mistake on to the customer...fix your menu! read more

We had an outstanding dinner here, and I'd highly recommend it if you're in Moab. Our waitress, Rainbow, was very attentive and had a great sense of humor. Our meals arrived fast, which was great, because after a day of hiking in Arches, we were hungry! Three of us ordered the ribs, and they were delicious. My husband got the brisket meal, and he enjoyed it as well. All of our entrees came with salad, bread, and 2 sides. There were several to choose from, but we had the sweet potato fries, 3 bean/avocado salad, smashed potatoes, and baked beans. Delish! The desserts look amazing, but we were too stuffed to get any. Oh, and their orange strawberry lemonade is a must try! read more

Having just got off of a 4-day rafting trip, I was ready for some food without sand having been blown in it! I have heard of the Broken Oar for years, but usually hit up Ray's in Green River for post-rafting cravings. I now have a new place to go when I am staying in Moab! We ordered an appetizer of the loaded Oar Fries that was more than filling...the complimentary salad was refreshing and crisp and oh so good after being on the Colorado. Since my aunt and I (she is my adventure partner) were craving sariniferous foods after our trip, we ordered pasta dishes...they were delicious. I highly recommend this wonderful establishment. read more

Bad food and worse integrity. At the entrance of the restaurant, on the host stand, was a sign, "Feature - Blackened Prime Rib and Snow Crab Surf and Turf". I ordered the special and told the waitress I wanted my prime rib medium. The order came out with a very tough piece of meat, medium-well. The manager came by after the meal and asked how everything was. I said, "The meat was a little tough." Actually, it was very tough. He said, "well, the sirloin can be tough". "Sirloin? The special board said prime rib". "No. Sirloin." And he walked away. I went up to the host stand and there it was - "Feature - Blackened Prime Rib and Snow Crab Surf and Turf". The manager was standing there so I showed it to him and he said, "Those are two different things. One special is the Blackened Prime Rib, the other special is the Snow Crab Surf and Turf, which comes with sirloin." Well, if the sign had read "Features", or if there was any mention of sirloin on the board, I could see his point. But it said "Feature" and no mention at all of sirloin. No apology. No break on the check. Just a bad response to a legitimate complaint. Stay away. read more