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    Hell's Backbone Grill & Farm

    4.4 (430 reviews)
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    Quiet
    Casual
    Good for kids
    Outdoor seating

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    Cathy C.

    If I could give this 10 stars I would. This was a wonderful dining experience!The staff were friendly and helpful. The food was superb! The atmosphere was beautiful. We loved every dish we tried. The owners roamed around the restaurant stopping at each table to ensure all guests were enjoying the experience. I bought both the cookbooks and had a very nice conversation with one of the owners as she was signing my books. I would highly recommend this restaurant and wish I lived closer, so I could go more often.

    Jennifer M.

    This pains me dreadfully. I was very much looking forward to dining here. I love so much of their philosophy, heard the food was spectacular, designed our trip around dining here even. But reality sometimes lets you down. We were seated pretty promptly. We were greeted not long after. Our server, Henry, bless him, we just didn't seem to click. We can be friendly and chatty with servers, and maybe that wasnt his vibe? I don't know, it was awkward from the start. We ordered drinks and two apps for the table. It took a while for both, but we were VERY happy with them. We finished our apps. Time passed. We finished our drinks. More time passed. We finished our waters. Even more time passed and we had been visited zero times in about 40 minutes. 40 minutes AFTER finishing our apps. We watched helplessly, growing cranky, as our server visited other tables up the staircase five, six times each in the same timeframe (we were on the lower patio area). A runner came to deliver our main courses only to find the appetizer course still taking up the table space. She adapted quickly, but there was no reason our server should ignore us all that time. THEN the server shows up asking if we needed refills. YES. For some time now. The mains were delicious, the food was gorgeous. We enjoyed the food. Our server stopped by a bit more regularly after that, but seemingly every other person in the building stopped by to chat with us. Our server never really warmed to us and spent oodles of time with his other tables. Overall, I will remember the best trout I ever had, with one of the most disappointing experiences I ever had. Such a letdown. I am harboring some sadness and resentment for how bad it was, when it could have been so amazing. Other tables seemed to have a great night. Not mine.

    Pan-seared trout with jasmine rice and today's vegetables
    L H.

    First, a shout-out to Phil, who treated us like royalty. His recommendations were lovely, and he explained today's vegetables to those of us who ordered them. Water glasses are large, and were continually filled. Ambiance is fun, eclectic and stylish. The silverware and plates are mix-and-match from many classic styles. The light shades are different colanders. Food was very very good. Pan-seared trout, arugula pesto pasta with smoked trout, "jenchiladas", and panna cotta to share afterwards. Marvelous. Much of what is served is grown on site, and it is oh-so-obvious. Highly, highly recommend.

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    Tess H.

    We took the epic 12 road and stopped here because it was recommended so many times. We did not realize it was such a fancy place, we rolled in kind of hot. The food was absolutely amazing- I got the trout and lemon potatoes. What was really sweet is how they went above and beyond to keep my 16 month old entertained. He was in fits bc we had been on the road for so long, then I rushed out and left my purse... THEY MAILED IT TO ME! I have never met such sweet people, they were even willing to meet me in salt lake to get my purse back to me. The carrot puree and bison steak, also amazing! I wish I had gotten my food to go and eaten at those picnic tables while my kids run a muck. They really were in the car for so long! Worth the stop!!

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    Beyond amazing! My favorite restaurant of all time. It's so good it keeps me coming back year after year. I'll travel to remote Utah just to eat here. The owners are outstanding and really know how to make an experience remarkable. From the delectable food to the attentive and personalized service, you can't find a more welcoming and delicious place. On top of that, the Boulder Mountain Lodge is a truly peaceful and beautiful place to stay and just steps away from this amazing food. Last year, they also added Little Bone food truck, and now I can eat every meal off their delicious menu every day of my trip. My favorites are the Blue Corn Pancakes for breakfast, the Crispy Farm Squash Salad, and the Cowgal Meatloaf for dinner, and Chocolate Chile Cream Pot for dessert. It is worth the trip just to eat here, but on top of that, it is set in the most beautiful landscape of all time. Come visit.... you won't regret it.

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    David P.

    We stumbled upon there food truck outside of their main restaurant for lunch while driving hwy 12 and we were so glad we did. In an area of Utah we're a lot of food just blends together, they stand out. I highly recommend stoping in for coffee/breakfast/lunch if your driving through or stopping at their main restaurant for dinner.

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    Mary S.

    I have been wanting to come to Hell's Backbone for years and it did not disappoint. Loved the relaxed outdoor seating and extremely friendly and welcoming staff. The Jenchiladas had so much flavor and combination of textures - would absolutely order again. The champagne chicken was succulent and came with an unctuous carrot puree. A gem in Boulder that I will not wait years to revisit.

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    Alyssa P.

    Returned to our favorite restaurant in Utah -- scratch that, any where. The biscuits, deviled eggs and warm cabbage salad (new fav) were perfect starters. Cowgirl Meatloaf is delicious as ever, and thoroughly enjoyed the Jenchiladas. Dessert was the bread pudding, panna cotta and chocolate chili cream pot (ongoing fav). Service was excellent. Restaurant gets a little tight inside with all the happy customers but it makes it feel like a joyful place. We are so happy we made it down for Spring and hope to visit at least twice more before season ends.

    April seasonal menu with the rosemary margarita
    Sarah G.

    What a memorable experience- the food was unforgettable and the setting was perfect. This was our first time and we're going to make a tradition to come here for our anniversary. It's so simple but my favorite items were the warm cabbage salad with goat cheese and the blue corn muffin. So flavorful... I wish I had extras right now. I cannot wait to come back. Bonus points- camping clothes are welcomed

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    Amy M.

    Day 3 of their 2025 season and everything was on point. From my initial call to make a reservation to the goodbye hug from the owner as we left. The restaurant is comfortable and beautifully decorated. The biscuits and pumpkin apple soup were amazing. Presented on fun plates and tea cups. Entrees we ordered were the Osso Bucco and Bison Ribeye. Beautifully plated. Finished with the pumpkin bread pudding. Best dining experience we have had in all of Utah. The service was extremely attentive. We felt like everyone who worked in the restaurant came to check on us...From the host to server Mallory to the chef and owner. Very welcoming! Highly recommend! Hope to make it back again one day.

    Seasonal cocktail: nanking cherry mojito
    Valerie Y.

    Hell's Backbone Grill is the most special place to dine, every visit is memorable and nearly flawless! I have dined here 6 times across 3 visits over the past 5 years, most recently in early July 2024. Ive tried most of their staple dishes and drinks and many of their seasonal ones, and they have all been creative, delicious, and thoughtfully sourced. The two standouts from my most recent visit are the Smoked Chimayo Chicken Lollipops- perfectly cooked with a delicious seasoning at a warm level of spice- and the Wiinuuch Bean Charro- a perfectly executed dish of Fremont beans that is one of the best dishes I've ever had! The outdoor patio is so lovely I've actually never set foot inside the restaurant! The view of the Boulder Mountain Lodge grounds is so peaceful. Service is always friendly and knowledgeable too- impressive considering they have to recruit to this very rural area! I also appreciate their mission and philosophy around food and the land. They are knowledgeable and willing to handle food allergies such as celiac. Check out their little store on your way out, or their online store!

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    Chelsea C.

    I have nothing but good things to say about Hell's Backbone. This restaurant brings the ideal ambiance to an exceptional meal. The staff is extremely friendly and they really made the experience memorable. I am itching to get back to enjoy another meal at Hell's Backbone. If you're in Southern Utah I highly recommend enjoying a meal there!

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    Amazing service and the food was some of the best we've had dining out. A bit spendy but well worth every penny. Reservation recommended.

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    Absolutely incredible food! The flavors are out of this world! Charming relaxed atmosphere. What a gem!

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    Came in with high expectations that were exceeded. Service impeccable and flavors surprising and delightful.

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    Ask the Community - Hell's Backbone Grill & Farm

    Are dogs allowed in the outside seating area?

    While we are unable to allow dogs on the patio proper, we can often seat you at a table next to the railing and your pup can be right on the other side. However, if we need to roll down the patio walls, this option can prove difficult. In the… Read more

    From a couple of reviews I've read it sounds like there is a little walk from the parking lot to the grill. I am not in a wheelchair but I have limited mobility and have a handicap placard. Is there parking or drop off near the door?

    You can drop off at the door, parking spots are a short walk from it

    Is it too warm to eat on the patio in july?

    I ate there at 5pm on two recent July evenings and it was comfortable. There is full shade overhead on the whole patio, and they pull a shade down the sunny side. There are many large trees surrounding the restaurant that provide additional shade… Read more

    Is the patio dog friendly?

    It looks as if this restaurant is closed for the season?

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    Had an early 5:30ish dinner here yesterday after getting into town and checking into our hotel. My…read morewife is always on top of our eating adventures and researched the "good" places to eat here in Bryce. So glad we had dinner early because this place was a bit packed, I believe, due to it being the week of Thanksgiving. Food was good! I enjoyed my elk burger and kinda wish I didn't get bacon since it overpowered the elk a bit. The elk was delicious. I should've just ordered 2 patties. My wife had the rainbow trout. Not the best trout I've had, but it was okay. They were a bit short staffed, hence the crowd waiting in the lobby. So kudos to our waitress, who was the only server on this Monday shift. The bartender also had to do double duty, seating us. Overall, despite the understaffing issue, we had a nice dinner. When's the next time you'd get to eat elk! Our server Hallie (I think) was awesome and literally ran around helping the tables. Also, great selection of beers!!

    Hell's Backbone Grill & Farm - tradamerican - Updated May 2026

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