El Tovar is right in the center of Grand Canyon village. When researching places to eat, this…read morerestaurant came up a BUNCH! People were transparent in needing to book a reservation, so I did it as soon as they opened (30 days in advanced). I reserved a table for two, seated inside but looking right out towards the Grand Canyon. I enjoyed my meal while walking elk roam around outside and got to watch the sun set. My favorite dish from my dinner experience was the pork belly appetizer. I wish I had enough room to order two of them. The cookie cake was also a fun sweet to end the meal on. (entrees were good, but didn't stand out). What did stand out, though, was their vegetable portions! I loved !! It can be hard getting veggies in while on vacation, but my pesto pasta dish. Cane with green beans and a few other mix in veggies. (note: the restaurant doesn't have a bathroom within it...you walk downstairs to use the resort's bathroom. It wasn't terrible, but it could have been cleaner...)

We made a reservation for El Tovar Dining Room, the most highly recommended restaurant in the Grand…read moreCanyon, for a Sunday brunch about 1.5 months in advance with no issues. Since this was the shoulder season, when we walked in, it didn't even seem like we needed the reservation as the place wasn't very full at all. The maitre d' stand is located outside of the restaurant, kitty corner from the hotel lobby check in. We got confused at first and walked directly into the dining room before realizing our mistake! While the restaurant states "El Tovar Dining Room is a classic, fine dining experience. While jackets are not required, please use discretion to dress appropriately (shorts and flip-flops discouraged)," we walked in with hiking gear on and had no issues. Pretty much everyone inside was wearing casual clothing in the first place. Service in general is very pleasant. Since it wasn't too busy, we were seated in one of the tables closest to the large picture windows overlooking the Grand Canyon. Pancake Trio ($15) - This dish includes three pancakes stacked on a plate with a small cup of honey butter mixed with pine nuts, making a decadent treat. On the side lie two small pitchers of syrup; one a natural Vermont maple, with plenty of maple flavor, and the other a prickly pear syrup, fruity and sweet. The pancakes from bottom to top: an orange blossom infused batter, making a fluffy pancake with delicate orange notes, in the middle a blue cornmeal pancake, somewhat dry and gritty but with interesting flavor and texture, and finally on top a typical fluffy and tender buttermilk pancake. It's a very satisfying and delicious meal with plenty of variety. (5/5) Daily Special Biscuits & Gravy ($15) - The waitress recommended this for us and unfortunately neither of us thought the dish as a whole was very good. Everything on the plate was kind of a mess. The biscuit is a drop biscuit type, baked well until the exterior becomes crusty. The interior is actually too moist, so it's almost mushy in texture, which is not what I want in a biscuit. The gravy is fine. It's spiced appropriately with plenty of diced onion and some pieces of what seem to be sliced breakfast sausage logs. They are a bit sweet, perhaps maple infused? The eggs we asked for over medium, which the chef actually did pretty well. One egg is more towards over hard and the other one is towards over easy, but both are pretty decent. The problem is with the amount of oil used to fry the eggs. There's a thick sheen underneath, making the plate completely glossy, which also makes the eggs very fatty and greasy. The same thing happened with the potatoes. The potatoes seem to be cut in house, with larger and smaller cubes of waxy yellow potato. They have a very uneven fry, with some being tender, others still being somewhat raw and hard. The potatoes are seasoned well, but again they use way too much oil, leaving behind a greasy and oily mess. I don't normally eat eggs/potatoes with ketchup, but in this case, both needed the extra acidic zing to balance out all the fat. (3/5) Daily Pastry Sticky Bun ($8) - This is served warm with plenty of butterscotch dressing the top. The butterscotch has a pleasing burnt acridity that really balances well with the sugar sweetness. Embedded into the sticky topping are some crunchy oats for texture. The sticky bun itself is a super tender and warm brioche, rich with plenty of cinnamon. It's surprisingly not too sweet and is a delight to eat. (5/5) I was really surprised at the quality of the food from El Tovar. Given the relatively low ratings, I thought it would be terrible reheated Sysco type of food, but it seems like El Tovar takes their dishes and cooking seriously. Bathrooms - None in the restaurant itself. There are larger rooms with multiple stalls down the stairs across from the hotel check in.

Bill the bartender knows drinks and is a master of his craft. Great margaritas and old fashioneds!…read moreAlso good food from the restaurant. You may think the prices are high but it's a Grand Canyon adjacent town and the food actually delivers. Also great service, attentive and friendly. :) (also convenient for us that it's in the hotel)

We recently stopped into Desert Lounge + Grill, and the highlight of the experience was definitely…read morethe service. Our server, Lily, was awesome--she was incredibly friendly, welcoming, and very informative when it came to the menu. As for the food, it was fairly "mid" and about what you would expect from a typical hotel restaurant. While everything was fine, it didn't quite live up to the pricey menu tags. That being said, there are very few dining options in the immediate area, so it serves its purpose if you are staying nearby and need a convenient meal. It is what it is, but Lily's great service made the visit much more enjoyable!

Arizona Steakhouse is inside Grand Canyon Village and a few minutes away from the Bright Angel…read moreTrailhead access point. My friend and I got there exactly when they opened, so we got seated immediately. Within 10 minutes, most tables were taken. I saw this as a good sign :) We ordered their French dip and pork BBQ sandwiches, and both came with a generous side of fries. Our sandwiches were solid! I was most impressed by how quickly they ran everything. We got our food within 10 minutes of ordering and were in and out quicker than an hour.

The Arizona Steakhouse is absolutely delish! Located in the Grand Canyon Village, near the historic…read moreBright Angel Lodge, this place offers an excellent dining experience focused on local ingredients, mesquite-grilled steaks 10/10, and Southwestern flavors! Not to mention the spectacular views of the South Rim. Reservations are highly recommended for dinner, as it's a popular spot within the park. The vibe is casual but can feel slightly upscale. The staff are super friendly, making great conversation with patrons. Most, if not all staff live on the property, which explains their overexuberant attitude! We ordered the ribeye steaks (with the exception of my son). The steak was deeply caramelized, with a nice savory crust, it was tender, succulent, and perfectly cooked (medium rare). The mashed potatoes were silky and creamy, and the carrots were crisp and flavorful. Overall, we had an exceptional dining experience. Prices are reasonable- $58 (12 oz) ribeye steak!

It is a great place to eat breakfast,lunch,and dinner. The food is delicious and it's a neat place…read morethat's right next to the Grand Canyon and I would recommend to anyone in the Grand Canyon area.

I went here based on the yelp reviews. I had the al pastor tacos and they were great. The food and…read moreservice were stellar and the place has a pleasantly funky vibe. Prices are less than some other restaurants in the area.

The service was very good, staff was very attentive and enjoyed my breakfast. Generous portions,…read morelots to choose from, not rushed and staff couldn't have been more accommodating. Came back another time for an afternoon snack. Once again the staff was very gracious, didn't seem to mind we were hanging there for a long time. We had guacamole and tri-colored chips. It was a generous portion, but guacamole was too thick for my taste. Restaurant was open and airy and a nice atmosphere.

Harvey's House Cafe was perfectly set up to visit right after hiking a part of the Grand Canyon…read more So, after a long and incredible hike, my girlfriend and I were hoping to have a great experience at this cafe. Server experience : I will start with the most negative aspect of our experience which was our server. He appeared unhappy and annoyed when we weren't ordering at his convenience because one of us had to use the restroom. Then after ordering, he immediately put the check on our table which made us felt rushed. We were asked if we wanted extra condiments which my girlfriend said yes but it never arrived. In fact, the waiter leaned back against the counter making eye contact with us multiple times but never came back. Food Quality: Food wasn't horrible, the double bacon cheeseburger was cooked well, the bun was soggy and fell apart. The fried chicken club sandwich was extremely thin, and heavily breaded, which what was recommended by the waiter. I guess overall the bad experience revolved around our waiter, which is a shame.

The food for being outside the Grand Canyon was great, very filling and the service was excellent…read more The chilaquiles were a little salty and the price was high which is why I'd say a 4/5 but it's still a great place

Hubby & I stopped by for late lunch today after we had visited the Grand Canyon. Place was dead…read morewith only 2 people sitting at the bar but it was a Tuesday late afternoon so I get it. Ambiance was clean & pretty spacious. We ordered tacos & a beer. Price for the tacos were pricey but it was legit considering it's Arizona. Reason I say this is bc we're from LA, cali & we got bomb tacos. There was only 1 server & he was very friendly. I like that their menu had various different options from burgers to sandwiches, wings, & sides. We would come back to try their other items on the menu when we visit Grand Canyon again.

I would have uploaded the steak pics but we ate it before we thought of posting lol. Very friendly…read moreatmosphere and the food is fresh and the steak melted in my mouth. Perfect hint of smoke flavor without lingering. All in all a very good experience! We will be back when passing through. About to try the pecan pie

We had an excellent dinner here, my wife had the Pappardelle Elk Ragu and I had the Chicken Marsala…read more- both dishes were well-executed and superbly delicious. This place has three dining areas all with a different vibe. We sat on the front/porch area as we didn't care for the other two areas. Jaime was a fabulous server! Prices are quite high here.

We were pleasantly surprised by the food quality at Plaza Bonita given its remote location at the…read moreGrand Canyon. After a long day of sightseeing, we settled on Plaza Bonita. My husband got the Bonita salad with chicken, which was so fresh and delicious. The mangos and avocados were perfectly ripe. I think the dressing was made in house; this salad was a champion. I got the arroz con pollo without the cheese, but I thought the sauce and cheese would be together. This, it came with the sauce. No matter, it was still yummy with fresh veggies and good quality chicken. We definitely recommend Plaza Bonita after a long day at the Grand Canyon.

For our first dinner on our Grand Circle trip, we went with Plaza Bonita, the Mexican restaurant…read moreright outside our hotel. The food options in general in the Grand Canyon are grim, so we didn't expect too much, only being lured in by the promise of 10% off due to our hotel stay at the Red Feather Lodge. The food was even worse than our low expectations. Walking in for dinner on Saturday during the shoulder season, it wasn't very busy at all. And yet we felt like we were ignored for a good while before we were able to place our order. Service in general was very slow, with the waitress disappearing for several long stretches of time. For example, it took about 20 minutes to get our order in after we had sat down and then another 20 minutes after we had finished to get the check. At least the chips and salsa arrived quickly. Chips and Salsa (Complementary) - These are standard yellow corn tortilla chips, with tons of tiny crushed chips on the bottom and larger whole ones on top. The salsa is slightly spicy, tangy, has plenty of crunchy chopped onion and tender tomatoes mixed in along with fresh herbs. Pretty standard stuff but tasty. Pork Carnitas ($29.99) - When this dish came out we were not sure what exactly we had received. What was on the plate certainly didn't look like carnitas; instead it looked like some kind of pork stew. We flagged the waitress down and she insisted they were carnitas. Strange. The "carnitas" consists of cubed and stewed pork mixed with celery and peppers. The cubes are compressed and cannot be shredded apart. There is a tiny bit of texture on some pieces that indicate that they had been fried at some point, but they are mostly tender instead. The texture reminds me of commercial pork that's been injected with saline and preservatives. It's very lean but the stewing liquid adds tons of rich, deep, flavors to the dish. Unfortunately the pork itself doesn't taste good. There's a strange off flavor, perhaps of older or freezer burned meat. The rice and beans are pretty normal. The rice is moist but each fried grain can be felt. It has appropriate salty tomato flavor. The beans are tender and mostly mashed, a little on the silky/watery side with some pieces of bean remaining. They are seasoned appropriately. Given the texture on the beans I wonder if they are from a can and/or direct from a commercial supplier. This dish is served with four small flour tortillas which are the worst I have ever seen at a Mexican restaurant. They are completely dried out, glued together into a stack. Clearly no care was given to storage. Any Mexican restaurant should be ashamed at serving the quality of the tortillas we received. Finally, there's some pico de gallo and guac to create some "carnitas" tacos. The guac is quite tangy from citrus juice. No matter what the waitress said, I don't think this dish was "Pork Carnitas." Even after leaving the restaurant, I tried to do some research to see if there is some regional variation of carnitas that could match this dish. I found nothing. From the pictures of another review 10 years ago, I see Plaza Bonita used to serve real carnitas - shredded deep fried pork. The switch to cubed pork must be a cost cutting measure. (1/5) Combo #2, Enchilada, Burrito, Green Corn Tamale, Shredded Beef ($24.99) - I'm not sure why anyone would order Combo #1 when the #2 is only a dollar more! The main difference between the enchilada and burrito is the tortilla used. The former has a corn tortilla, soaked a bit until soft and tender. There's a bit of standard red enchilada sauce poured on top, followed by just a bit of cheese. The burrito uses a toothsome and pliable flour tortilla that is rather tough and requires some work to get through with a knife. Both items I chose to get stuffed with shredded beef, which is actually pretty decent. It's very tender, very flavorful since they've been stewed for a while in some kind of sauce. The green corn tamale seems to be masa mixed with whole sweet corn kernels, and green chile skins (only a tiny bit of each). They add a lot of sugar, so the whole thing kind of tastes like eating sweet cornbread. The tamale is otherwise tender in texture and easy to eat. The texture is like that of an extruded masa, like it was prepared commercially in a factory. My guess based on the texture and appearance is that this isn't made in house. (3/5) Plaza Bonita was really disappointing. The pricing is absolutely ridiculous for what we received. They serve very low quality food for obscene prices. I think the only reason they survive as a business is because nothing else in the area is good either. Bathrooms - Two rooms with multiple stalls

After a long day at the park, we enjoyed Happy Hour at the Wagon Wheel two days in a row. We loved…read morethe western feel of the bar, friendly staff and TV's showing live sports. We sat at the bar both times and patrons were all having a great time. The Beef taco was a great app to share.

Stopped for dinner however the restaurant clearly didn't have enough help. Wings were good, potato…read moreskins were okay and the half fried chicken was dry. Disappointing dinner and overall dining options in Tusayan.

Grand Canyon Village Market and Deli is exactly what you think it's going to be, and then somehow a…read morelittle more and a little less at the same time. My wife went with the Nathan's hot dog loaded up with chili, cheese, and onions. Honestly, that was the safe play and it paid off. The hot dog was good. Solid. Dependable. It did not try to reinvent the wheel or elevate the hot dog experience. It just showed up, did its job, and moved on with its life. Respect. I decided to get adventurous with the Native Taco. And by adventurous, I mean I ordered something that is basically chili, cheese, onions, lettuce, and salsa sitting on what I can only describe as pizza dough. So imagine a taco. Now imagine a slice of pizza. Now combine them and remove most of the seasoning. That's the experience. It's actually an interesting concept. I'll give them that. Taco pizza energy. But everything kind of blended together into one unified note of... fine. Not bad. Not offensive. Just polite. It felt like all the ingredients had a meeting beforehand and agreed not to outshine each other. The hot chocolate was good though. No sarcasm there. It hit the spot, especially with that canyon air reminding you you're not at sea level anymore. All in all, it's three stars. You're at the Grand Canyon. You're not here for culinary fireworks. You're here for one of the greatest natural wonders on earth. The food is there to keep you upright and moving toward the rim. Mission accomplished.

Located right in the Grand Canyon South Rim with plenty of parking, this market is a true one-stop…read moreshop. It's well-stocked with everything from fresh produce and meats to souvenirs and alcohol. Prices are typical for a grocery store...some great deals, some pricey. We hit the deli and used the convenient walk-up kiosks to order the Reuben and the Chipotle Chicken sandwiches. Both were really good, satisfying, and came with a side of Lays chips. There's plenty of seating to eat inside, but it's also perfect for grab-and-go if you want to enjoy your meal with a canyon view.