We chanced upon this place and what a cute little joint this place was. The food teemed with fresh ingredients and the host (Rockford) was such a kind and fun human who matched the quality food with exceptional hospitality. Would definitely stop by if we are ever coming through! Their fries were beyond perfect. read more

We just walked in here after a good hike up Little Calf Creek and we're blown away by the in-house slow smoked pork ribs. I smoke my own ribs and these were some of the best I've had anywhere. We even asked for some of their BBQ sauce to go it was so good. Service was top notch and friendly too. read more

DINNER REVIEW After a long day of hiking in Zion and then driving to Escalante, we stopped at the Circle D Eatery for dinner as we had read good things about it online. When we get in, we wait about 5 minutes to get seated as no one was greeting us which I found a little odd but it's a slower town so just beware that service will be a bit slower. FOOD: The thing that jumped out at me about the menu was that they got the beef for their burgers from a local Escalante rancher so I just had to get it. I went with the avocado burger with an Asiago cheese bun (at the recommendation of the waitress), though I didn't feel like the bun added much at all. The fries that came along with it were crispy but had substance to them as well. I would come back to the Circle D Eatery if I was back in town but I wouldn't drive to come to it. read more

Circle D Eatery - Avocado burger - Coffee & Tea Near Me - Escalante, Utah

Great food and service. Quite an extensive menu with something for everyone. We enjoyed trout, a burger, and pesto pasta as well as carrot cake and flowerless chocolate torte for dessert. If you come to Escalante this is a must stop. read more

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start your day with a good breakfast right? Coffee. Orange juice. Eggs benny... This place is clean and the employees are nice. We both had the eggs benny and it was just right Simple. Quick. Filling but not too heavy. Solid breakfast. Hit this place up for sure! read more

Great food, awesome atmosphere, cute decor, super nice people running the place! You won't be disappointed

Ribeye was rather tough, even at medium or medium-rare, which shows they don't appear to marinate this cut of meat for the appropriate period of time (to tenderize it). Pasta dish was adequate. Service was average, although waitstaff did not check on us often or refill water pitcher or glasses. If I went back, I'd probably order something "safer" like a sandwich so I wouldn't be disappointed as much for the price/quality of food. read more

Rockford made our trip to Circle D so amazing! Love the art and the atmosphere here. Food was LOVELY, I got the chicken caesar salad and it was divine. My girlfriend got the BBQ brisket and she loved it. The green beans were so yummy. And couldn't pass up a raspberry cheesecake Definitely the place to be in Escalante! read more

Great eats and casual atmosphere. Monday night is apparently not busy but our hotel recommended this place. Not disappointed with our food, as we ordered. Service was good and quick. read more

Circle D Eatery - Mushroom Onion Burger - Coffee & Tea Near Me - Escalante, Utah

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I was in a few months ago and had the best burger In awhile of travelling Surprised me nobody was wearing mask but hey it's your choice I wore mine and sanitized alot Saw grumpy employees but I imagine it's because they had been working so hard for the first few years of their twenties. The place was clean albeit very basic. I would go back Never keen on automated gratuity but oh well read more

Quality, fresh food. Imaginative and tasty menu items. Would definitely go back. We had the rainbow trout sandwich and the loaded yam. Yum! The fries alone are worth the stop. read more

This place is DELICIOUS!!! Fresh and flavorful food! However, we did have a bad experience with a server. But, Rockford was able to take care of it in a professional manner. This place is definitely worth it after a long hike! read more

Circle D Eatery - A delicious southwestern burger!!! - Coffee & Tea Near Me - Escalante, Utah

We ate here for dinner on our recent trip to the area. We had eaten here on our last visit in 2018 and liked it, and this visit was no different. We were greeted by Bryce (I think is his name) when we walked in and he helped to serve us as well. I had the lemon basil chicken and it was delicious. One of my kids had the burger and the other had the pasta but added some marinara sauce for his liking. Others in my group had the pork chop and bacon brisket burger. Everything was fantastic and Bryce is a super friendly, welcoming host! read more

Great pit stop on our road trip! The food was amazing and our male server had some great recommendations. The green chili burger was just the right amount of spicy. All 5 of us loved our meals. Can't go wrong! read more

Circle D Eatery - Green chili burger - Coffee & Tea Near Me - Escalante, Utah

We had the pleasure of dining here twice this weekend. The food was outstanding. We had brisket nachos, and Brisket burgers on Friday, both were great and the Chipotle Aioli for the fries was outstanding. Saturday evening we had the Porterhouse for two. Absolute great steak, cooked perfectly, everyone was extremely friendly and attentive. What a hidden gem, casual dining, with exquisite food. We will definitely be back. read more

The food was fantastic! The atmosphere is very nice. Of all the places I've patronized in Escalante, this is by far the best! read more

Circle D Eatery - Circle D restaurant. - Coffee & Tea Near Me - Escalante, Utah

This is one of those places that asks you for a 20+ percent tip ( via Square or whatever)when you pay for your meal Evan though there is no table service whatsoever. You fetch your own water, cutlery, etc. the kid at the counter said he wa only making $2.50 an hour plus his share of the tips. If I am going to pay 20 bucks for a burger with no service, then I should not have to pay your staff; you should. Food ok. There was a little girl, apparently related to the owners going behind the counter with her dog. Not sure about the Utah health code but pretty sure.... read more

We stopped by this roadside restaurant after a few hours on the road, when we first arrived I was excited to try a TripAdvisor recommended place. The service was terrible, we did not feel welcome at all. They did not ask us if we wanted to order any drinks, our food order came out wrong, the food was terrible, I ordered a bbq chicken sandwich and it still had bones and skin in it, we also ordered the brisket bbq sandwich the coleslaw lacked flavor and the bun was bland, I'm not sure why it was a staff choice. The pasta salad also lacked flavor, the upside is that the fries were delicious. Staff looked very unhappy like they didn't want to be there, and on top of that they still collected an 18% tip auto grad on terrible service! More like Circle F!!! read more

Circle D is a great place to eat in Escalante (we came here for lunch and were so impressed we stopped back two evenings later for dinner). Plenty of parking, choices for high or low tables, some with view of TV with sports playing. Both indoor and outdoor seating is available. They also feature a very handy counter area filled with brochures, binders, maps, tours and things to do in the area. (We took the local map with us). Very handy for us visitors to look over during a meal. The staff was very accommodating, friendly, and helpful in discussing both food and beverage options, but also things to do in the area (the waiter announced the wind and weather and visibility for Hell's Backbone to folks that were about to go there). Good selection of beverages, beers (esp local ones) and wines. They have a large selection on the menu, salads, apps, proteins (interesting fish option), vegetarian selections. We tried the burgers (great selection, nicely flavored and cooked (mine was slightly overcooked) for lunch, and the ribs for dinner (falling off the bone ribs, and great if you like smoky flavor). The fries there are really terrific - they have an interesting texture, and crispy and flavorful and and quite unique. This fry belongs on the 'top 10 fries' I have ever eaten list. The Circle D Eatery and team won't disappoint you. read more

My family and I were looking for some place to eat breakfast in Escalante on our way to Calf Creek Falls...and my the options looked bleak. To be honest, it looked sort of like a ghost town and we drove around trying to find any place that was open to eat at. So glad we stumbled upon Circle D Eatery! The service was quick, and they had a good amount of options for breakfast. The prices are a little steeper than your average Denny's but still pretty fair at about $10-12/person. Most of the dishes we ordered were pretty standard - a breakfast burrito, eggs with hash browns and bacon, and pancakes. The pancakes were SO GOOD. I was pleasantly surprised with how light and fluffy they were. They easily beat Denny's, IHOP etc. so if you're here or in the area, go with those! They're huge so I recommend sharing and ordering something else along with it if you're craving sweet and savory! read more

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Two pancakes = $9.50 at Circle D. Just plain buttermilk pancakes with syrup, no bacon, no sausage, no sides of any kind - $9.50 USD for that. To be fair, they were OK pancakes, and very big (plate-sized). The coffee was OK, and the yogurt was nothing special, overpriced too. No real maple syrup available - something I'll gladly pay extra for. I get that things cost more in the middle of the desert - Escalante is remote, and it costs money to get ingredients there. But you have to serve me something a bit more special than plain pancakes, Dannon yogurt, and aunt jemima if you want me to pay $9.50 for a bit of flour, eggs, and milk. I've had $9.50 pancakes that were worth every penny, but Circle D pancakes weren't it. The service was just OK. The server was initially slow to our table, and asked for our food orders before she offered us coffee, after we had been waiting a bit. Probably an oversight on her part, but this was just as I was learning how much the pancakes cost, so it seemed like hubris. Despite my complaints, the food and service were better than Denny's. It seems just lazy that both aren't a lot better for those prices. read more

Ate here after hiking Lower Calf Creek Falls so we definitely had an appetite. Both of us ordered cheeseburgers and fries and were delighted to enjoy one of the best burgers ever. The burger was huge and had generous toppings and a slice of real cheddar cheese. The fries were perfect. The staff was very friendly and our meal was served quickly. We'd definitely eat here again. read more

First of all, the atmosphere is very cozy and they serve GREAT drinks. Presley, who manages the bar there made us a tasty mojito type beverage that she crafted with fresh mint in an adorable margarita glass with a cactus stem; how cute!! Hits the spot after a long hike. Defiantly try it out and make sure to check with Presley to see what beverage specials she's serving while you're there!!! read more

Poached eggs on sourdough toast and ham with hollandaise sauce? Yes please. I happened to be camping down the street and had found this place a couple days earlier on yelp. I knew I didn't want to be cooking after camping in the 38 degree (went down to freezing last night) weather! Circle D seemed like the good choice and I was not let down. Everything was tasty as as you expect. The meal was pricey for the amount of calories I consumed (~700) but that's the price you pay for being in the middle of no where! If I'm ever in town again, I'll pull a Schwartzeneger and be back. read more

Circle D Eatery - Eggs Benedict - Coffee & Tea Near Me - Escalante, Utah

Went twice during our visit to Escalante! First night I had the southwest burger, which was delicious, but what was more impressive is how accommodating they were. We called in a Togo other from the peekaboo trailhead because we knew we would arrive minutes after they closed. They were so kind to allow us an after closing pickup, and even let us sit to eat and brought over water. Rockford served us, even though we had all already paid and tipped the host for our orders. He went above and beyond to make sure we had a great experience, even giving us tons hiking suggestions for our next trip! Next day went in for lunch and split the chicken club and nachos. Nachos were good, but the club man. Amazing! Will definitely eat here next trip! read more

An okay little spot in Escalante for food. The menu has a surprisingly large selection. We ordered a mix of food including quesadilla, fish tacos, and a burger. The food was about average with nothing being great. The service was good, especially considering how busy this place was for a Thursday evening. read more

Waited in the doorway for a good 5 minutes and three different staff pointedly ignored me. I don't care how good the food is the service is apathetic take your money elsewhere. read more

As much as I love driving back to a restaurant to recover missing ordered and paid items, I have to give this place one star due to poor customer service. Overall, the food is good, but this happens too often. I don't know what's so difficult about double checking an order. The restaurant wasn't even packed, and there was one table eating inside. Also, skip the dessert. The portions are too small for the price. $7 for a sliver of pie? Pass. read more

Wish I could leave a 0 star because this place was horrible. First, it opened at 5 and we were the second ones there but didn't get seated until 5:15. Then we waited until 5:49 to get the crappiest burger. My boyfriend ordered the bbq bacon brisket burger, it was cold by the time he got it, he tried cutting a piece of it so I could try and the bread wouldn't even cut, the brisket and burger were well done. We asked for a side salad, they put the salad on his plate and forgot the fries. My boyfriend ate a few bites before requesting a new one from a different server. That one wasn't good either so after a one bite he gave up. Didn't see my server even once until I asked someone else for the check. Worst of all, we're still hungry. Don't recommend unless you want to wait ages. read more

Prime rib burger, beer battered fries, cold beer, and got to watch a thunder storm while we ate. This was the best food on my whole vacation, possibly in my whole life. Lol! I'm coming back next year for vacation. The waitress was super fast and friendly as well! read more

I had read great reviews but we sure were unimpressed. We won't be back. Pros: Nice waitress, a thank you note on the take out box Cons: Raw Hamburgers, for 2 hamburgers, a kids hamburger and the smallest side of mac and cheese it was $50. Way too expensive. Also was pushed into leaving a tip when it was just for take out. After I had already said no thank you, the person went on about how hard the cooks were working. It rubbed me the wrong way and then to have raw hamburgers it made me even more bugged. read more

My sisters and I attended the Escalante Arts Festival in September 2022. We were surprised and pleased to discover a restaurant like Circle D Eatery in a somewhat remote location. The restaurant is an attractive Southwestern-style structure that blends perfectly into the rugged canyon setting. A lovely young woman greeted us, and we chose to sit out on the patio to enjoy the fresh air and views of the surrounding canyon and charming town. The chef is an experienced pro, and the menu was sophisticated and creative. Our salads were anything but ordinary---with interesting fresh greens and veggies and artistically presented. Considering the relaxing setting, the ambiance of the restaurant, the friendly staff, and the creative, fresh dishes, it was not just a meal---it was a spa-like experience. read more

A fabulous road-side motel, which delivers quality and thoughtful comfort way beyond traditional cheap road-side motels. The rooms have excellent wifi, microwaves, fridges, and are clean. The owners have obviously put some thought into how the modern family or single person travels. The rooms are a fair deal. The adjoining restaurant is a plus and allows you to mix and mingle with local folks. The owner lives on property. There is a communal firepit and benches to enjoy the great outdoors. Each room has it's own copy of local area hiking guidebooks and maps. It feels like home away from home. I recently stayed five nights there, extending my stay as I liked the place so well. This is a really clean, well-maintained and well-run place. You will not regret staying here. They have online booking which makes it easy to get your reservations ahead of time. I'll be a return customer there even though it is in the middle of nowhere! read more

There were shards of glass in my husband's beer. Not only that both the waiter and the manager knew they had a problem with glasses chipping and leaving pieces in other glasses. We were told it was because of the way they stack them and they had just checked other glasses to be used the rest of the night. They apologized but didn't offer to refund the cost of the beer or the meal. There were other problems as well but they didn't come close to being served shards of glass and being told it was because of how they stack(and presumably still stack) their glasses, We are in our 70's and for years have enjoyed eating out several times a week. Of course this was interrupted by the pandemic. To be served shards of glass on one of our first trips back inside a restaurant was horrible. I have left many reviews on social media and this is first one star I have ever left. How can a meal be worse than dangerous to eat? Zero stars would have been my choice if it were possible. You don't have to be a physician, which I do happen to be, to know that eating glass could cause serious health risk. Not to mention no social distancing in table placement-we moved our table to get some. No one we saw was wearing a mask. No condiments on table but we weren't asked if we wanted any salt, pepper or mustard for our burger and fries. read more

Who knew this quality bbq existed in the middle of nowhere? You have to try the Brisket burger. It was a top notch burger and more than expected with half a pound of burger and likely the same weight if brisket. My Zinfandel couldn't have had a better partner. The mac and cheese could be better but the burger made me not care! read more

It is interesting to see negative reviews over this being partial self service. There is a labor shortage and they are clearly hustling doing their best. This is a small town with limited options but we were thrilled with the changes and more updated menu. We have been coming to Escalante for a few years and just tried Circle D again, after new owners took over prior to Covid. We were so pleasantly surprised, we came over here multiple times this weekend. The burgers, salads and fries were all great. I am sure tourists will love it and hope the locals offer just as much support (this might be the only date night option- come on guys, take those wives out on a date! ) Yes, prices might be a tiny bit higher than some are used to- but it was very reasonable and you can taste the difference in the quality ingredients. These are not frozen patty burgers. Coop served us both nights and was super friendly, informative and still offered great service, even with the changes of placing your order at the counter. Only suggestion would be to post restaurant hours on the door if they are going to vary from what is shown online, but again I think any variance was primarily because of a labor shortage, so we understood. read more

Went here for dinner after a hike at Bryce Canyon and it was great! Had the nicest server and the food was really good. Had the trout and my friend had the green chili burger. Both were amazing. Also the margaritas they had were such fun flavors! read more

Had great burger and yummy ribs. BBQ sauce to die for! Homemade mashed potatoes unfortunately covered with package gravy. Yuck. Wouldn't have gotten it except waitress said the mashed were fresh and yummy. The gravy was sooo bad. Then we got the Key Lime pie which I think was also from a package. It was also not good and for us not to finish dessert....need I say more. And, Key Lime pie is my favorite. Stick with the burgers and the meat, you'll be great. They smoke their own ribs, brisket, and chicken. That's pretty cool! read more

Awesome fries. Ok burger. Good stop before headed down "Hole in the Rock Road." Stop by here, grab a brew, burger, fuel up your vehicle and head East to the hole. Convenient. A little pricey for what it is. Free WiFi! read more

Ate late lunch here. Crowded with people same idea, but cleared out by 425 pm. Ordered bbq brisket sandwich, bbq chicken sandwich, hamburger with cheese. Food had a smoky bbq taste. Not bad for small town and limited choices. read more

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