GranTyke GrandCanyon RoadTrip Episode 4.. Keep rollin',…read morerollin', rollin' Though the streams are swollen Keep them doggies rollin' Rawhide.. Through rain and wind and weather.. Hell-bent for leather.. Wishing my girl was by my side All the things I'm missin', good vittles, love and kissin'.. Are waitin' at the end of my ride.. Stopping in at the El Tovar Hotel and Dining Room was like going into a Western Film from the past. Gorgeous understated western theme all around you...just outside their doors is the Grand Canyon... Service by Shawna was totally fun and spot on.. The GranTyke slowly savoured the "Elk Bolognese" w. House-Made Tomato Ragout, Ground Elk, Fresh Mozzarella, Bucatini Pasta, Shaved Parmesan, Basil, Garlic Toast. So Tasty The Lass politely ate the.. "Forager Bowl" w. roasted Sunchokes, Charred Green Onions, Roasted micro Greens, Amaranth, Prickly Pear Dressing, Root Vegetable Chips w. added Shrimp, Quite nice.. The Lad, gobbled on "Beef Chili", Simmered Brandt Beef, Steamed Rice, Cheddar, Red Onions Green Chili Cornmeal Muffin. Tasty, just missin any chili heat (please, I no gringo mon, I am from New Mexico..:) Finished w. a shared.. "Prickly Pear Creme Brûlée". Washed down w. A Glass of "Prickly Pear Refresher" w. House-Made Sour Mix, Prickly Pear Syrup, Club Soda, Lime, Tajin, w. a Sugar Rim by the GranTyke.. A Glass of "Pinot Grigio" by the Lass &.. A Glass of Iced "Fred Harvey's Hot Chocolate, House-Made Belgian Hot Chocolate, Bulleit Bourbon and Yes... "Whip Cream"..for the Lad (quite honestly the best cocktail tasted in the Southwest..:) This was the perfect reward/meal after conquering our part of the Grand Canyon..:) "Don't try to understand 'em Just rope and throw and brand 'em.. Soon we'll be livin' high and wide.. My heart's calculating, my true love will be waiting.. Be waiting at the end of my ride" Best, Avram Rawhide Jr.

The 2 stars are for the view . It was gorgeous…read more Super expensive for what it was. Over $100 for 2 salads, a kids meal, 1 soda, 1 mimosa and a gross bloody Mary. Service was ok.

We ate at the lounge area side of the restaurant with my dog. They turned on the fireplace. It was…read morenice relaxing area. Foods were kind of pricey everywhere in the Grand Canyon. I guess this restaurant was average-priced around here. I had Gnudi and shrimp. It was delicious. The server was friendly to my dog. We had a good dinner here.

Desert Lounge is located in The Squire Holiday Inn Resort. It seems to be the best cuisine with the…read moremost modern ambiance around the Grand Hotel, which is where we stayed. I enjoyed the Salmon with corn succotash. I was initially confused whether this was a complete entree, and it indeed is, with a starch included in the succotash. It was delicious and satisfying, if not slightly over-buttered. The Mexican chocolate cake was a satisfying and light dessert with berries, berry sauce, and dashes of cinnamon. If you are staying in the area, you will want to dine at the Desert Lounge.

Don't know why this is rated so low. Went on a packed Wednesday night without a reservation. They…read moregot us in service was super friendly and fast and the food was dynamite! You get what you pay for, some people have expectations that are goofy if they have to pull out an extra $20. Had the muscles and the Santa Fe Cesar was delicious and couldn't miss on the ribeye! Perfectly medium rare. Well worth coming in for. After a long day of hiking in the canyon.

Very uncomfortable experience and, frankly, one of the strangest ways we've ever been turned away…read moreby a restaurant. When we first arrived, we were told by Antonio at the reception that it was a slow night and that we didn't need a reservation. We decided to come back about 30 minutes later. When we returned, the same person suddenly told us that all of the empty tables were already accounted for and that they "don't usually serve parties of more than five." We politely asked if tables could be moved together since there were clearly plenty of empty tables. That's when things became even more ridiculous. We were told that, for "safety reasons," moving the tables would result in a $10,000 fee. We were then directed toward other restaurants that were supposedly more "economic" and "reasonable." We found that comment particularly unnecessary and condescending. If a restaurant chooses not to accommodate a larger party, that's understandable, but there are much more professional and respectful ways to communicate that to customers. This whole interaction felt unnecessarily rude and unwelcoming. We come from Las Vegas and understand how restaurants are supposed to treat their customers with basic courtsey.

My favorite to order are the carne asada tacos. They are absolutely delicious! I also have tried…read moretheir iced dirty chai and it was also very good!

I was skeptical and this run down establishment, with a fairly ugly interior. And you have to order…read moreat the counter from a fairly limited menu. I got the Chicken Club sandwich with a side salad, and my wife had the Southwestern Salad. It looked very basic, but when we started eating, the flavors were great. The wife's salad had both a sweetness (from honey) and a touch of heat that paired perfectly with the quality ingredients. It's pretty pricey (our meals came to nearly $50.00), but that is unfortunately on par for this small remote town.

Perched on the South Rim, this casual Southwestern-themed establishment in the historic Bright…read moreAngel Lodge is a convenient stop for anyone staying in or passing through Grand Canyon Village. The Harvey House Cafe is a place to meet and to enjoy a casual old-fashioned setting almost like our grandmother's kitchen, where we decided on breakfast and dinner on our last full day. Upon entering, my partner and I were greeted by the host and were led to a table facing the parking lot decorated vibrantly with colored transom panels on the windows, exposed wood beams, and brightly colored mosaic tile work throughout. Seating is first-come, first-served. Their menu features breakfast, lunch, and dinner with an emphasis on diner-style cuisine. They are very popular for breakfast, for which we decided on the Harvey Skillet, Fruit Cup, and Harvey Breakfast. For dinner, we ordered the Harvey Salad with Chicken and Fish & Chips. The food was way better than expected for breakfast, using the freshest ingredients and well seasoned. The downside for dinner was that the Fish & Chips were very oily. Prices were not outrageous, especially given one is in a touristy area. Portions were healthy. Our server, Natalya, was attentive and friendly for breakfast. She went the extra mile to make sure our dining experience was special and memorable. The place was spotless--everything looked and felt clean, which is always a plus.

Be warned. The…read moregood....the view from the patio is stunning and the French fries were good. Our waiter was very attentive and friendly. The bad....the cheese dip seemed to be the finest Campbells Cheddar Cheese Soup available. The "prime-rib" sandwiches tasted like steak-umms only not as good.

Excellent food, drinks and service!!! Southwest salad was fantastic. Authentic Mexican atmosphere…read more Serves breakfast too.

Very delicious food! The breakfast burrito had great flavor and was very filling. The price was…read morevery reasonable! The service was great. Our server was very attentive and respectful. The atmosphere was nice with lots of space with outdoor seating as well! Highly recommended! I wish I took a picture of the food but I was hungry after the hike.

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

Located at the precipice of Grand Canyon National Park, the quality of the food here is exactly…read morewhat you'd expect from a tourist-friendly restaurant location. We tried playing it safe, with basic dishes: spaghetti pomodoro and fettuccini alfredo. The noodles were overcooked in both. And the sauces were nothing remarkable - for the pomodoro, we got no umami in the tomatoes, only acid; for the alfredo, it needed to be thicker. Everything could have taken more salt. They also had "run out of bread" for complimentary starter portions. They blamed it on a tour bus that had showed up, but the dining rooms were still only 2/3 full after those diners had been seated. It's too bad that everything good is so far away...

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

Had dinner two nights in a row after some long days in the park. Service was good and the food was…read moregood as well. We were there in the off-season and not a ton of offerings in the area but they did not disappoint. I definitely recommend it, and the prices are reasonable.

We had no high expectations for the food, given the restaurant's remote location, and…read moreunfortunately, the food did not give us any reason to change that impression. Our party of four ordered five dishes and three drinks. When we received the bill, a 15% tip had already been added automatically, without any prior notice. We initially did not realize this and were about to add another tip on top of the amount that already included gratuity. Something seemed off, so we checked the receipt and discovered that the 15% tip had already been included without our knowledge or explanation. When we asked the waiter about it, he completely avoided eye contact, gave us a vague, evasive response, and walked away without properly addressing our question. That reaction only made the situation more concerning. Looking through this restaurant's Google reviews afterward, we found that the automatic 15% tip was a recurring complaint. Given the number of similar reports, it is difficult to dismiss this as an isolated mistake. Please do not call this an accident. In response to other reviews, the management has reportedly justified the automatic 15% gratuity as a convenience for customers. But if that were genuinely the intention, why were we not clearly informed when the bill was presented? Why did the waiter fail to explain it when we specifically asked? Customers generally calculate their tip based on the total and the percentage they choose to leave. Adding a gratuity without clearly disclosing it, then presenting the bill without explanation, creates a situation in which customers can unknowingly pay a tip twice. Whatever the management's stated intention, this is not a transparent or customer-friendly practice. If the automatic gratuity is meant to be a convenience, informing customers upfront should be the bare minimum. The entire experience left us with the strong impression that this practice takes advantage of tourists and international visitors, particularly in a remote destination where many customers may be passing through only once and may never return. It is deeply disappointing to see a business operate in a way that makes visitors feel they are being overcharged simply because they are unlikely to come back. Places like this damage the reputation of the Grand Canyon as a world-renowned tourist destination. A restaurant should earn its tips through good food, good service, and honest communication--not rely on customers overlooking an undisclosed charge. I strongly advise international visitors and tourists from outside the area to think twice before dining here. Based on our experience and the similar complaints posted by other customers, I would not recommend this restaurant.

Wonderful stay at the El Tovar in the Grand Canyon Village. Staff were all very pleasant and…read moreknowledgeable. Took two bus tours and both were fun and we learned about the history of tourism in the Canyon and when it was first discovered. Restaurants were all a little pricey, but the food was always good. The views from the back porch of the inn were spectacular!

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.