Delicious made to order burgers and fries. Everything was cooked to perfection. We got the Swiss mushroom and the jalepeno burgers. They each came with a generous amount of mushrooms and jalepenos. The burgers were deliciously charred and juicy. The fries were fresh and crispy with a great sauce. This was the best meal on the scenic byway 12. Service was friendly and quick. There's outdoor tables to use, but we ate in our car. read more

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Came to adventure here while our daughter was running the Escalante Marathon. Leaving town, we saw this slice of Americana and stopped to try one of their milkshakes. They are known for thick shakes and this was no lie. We devoured the chocolate shake in record time. Soooo thick but so creamy and it really hit the spot. This fun drive thru offers burger baskets that are served with fries and of course the famous Utah fry sauce. For those not in the mood for a burger, they also serve chicken, pork, and seafood baskets. Most importantly order that milkshake! Interesting story behind Nemo's which made us enjoy our time here even more (see story in posted pictures). Service was friendly and the location could not provide better views. read more

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Loved it so much we came back here for a second time on our way back out. Wish they sold raspberry jalapeño jam.... Please!! What we got Mushroom & Swiss chicken burger* Was recommended and did not disappoint. Everything was very good this was just our absolute favorite Nemo burger Root beer float Chicken nuggets - also another favorite Fries We are definitely coming back whenever we're driving through read more

Jalapeño Jack and the Nemo Burger were delicious. Fries were hot and came with fry sauce. Raspberry sorbet freeze with lemonade was very tasty. The young woman at the counter was polite and patient. Thank you! read more

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the line was long. the wait for the food was long. and the food came out cold. The mushroom and the buns on my burger are cold. the meat is basically only room temperature. i dont know what can be recommended at this place. it took at least 20mins for the food to come out. they are just burgers. and my burger came out not hot , and my onion rings are all super burnt , the worst onion rings i had ever had. read more

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Come for the milkshakes!! The milkshakes hit the spot after a long day of hiking. We tried the cookies and cream and orangsicle one. One size but plenty of it! I'm sure we just got a bad batch, but both of our burger orders were burnt. All we could taste was the over burnt patty. I was really disappointed considering I wanted to like the bison burger that was $17. If it weren't for the overcooked patty, I think I would of loved the jalapeño burger. They put a good amount of jalapeño and gave it the perfect spice! The sweet potatoes fries were yummy and the kid nuggets is a good choice for the kiddos. Great seating outside and the ordering wasn't too long of a Wait (Tuesday experience). All-American-classic-quaint walk up ordering area. read more

Finding Nemo's is in easy in rural and scenic Escalante! A burger stand with outdoor seating, Nemo's makes made to order classic American food. The standout on the menu was the onion rings which had light, flakey, and crisp breading. The milkshakes are thick and come in unique flavors such as wild huckleberry. Each item is made for the individual customer and as a sign humorously indicates--if you want fast food, the nearesf is 120 miles down the road. This is classic Americana amidst extraordinarily beautiful surroundings. A worthy place to replinish calories after a hike along Escalante's famed "staircase." read more

Nemo's - Quinoa Burger with fries and a wild huckleberry milkshake - Fast Food Near Me - Escalante, Utah

We were camping near Torrey Utah and were driving to Bryce Canyon. We stopped here for lunch. It was an easy ordering process, the food was delicious, and the outdoor seating area was super shady and comfortable. We brought our dog, Copper. I asked if I could have a large cup of water for my dog and they gave it to me for no charge! 10/10, would recommend. P.S. The adventure burger is delicious. read more

We stopped here on the way from Capitol Reef National Park to Bryce Canyon National Park. After many windy roads and passing through small towns, including the frightening Highway 12 highway from the national forest nearby, we needed some dinner. We stopped for gas nearby and thought that this "drive thru" establishment would be a quick dinner, but it is clearly popular with locals and passerbys alike, since there were at least 5 groups of about 4-6 people each in front of us, alongside of a couple of drive through orders ok a Monday night. We ended up waiting close to an hour for our food. It was a pretty wild wait. I'm glad they exist and that the food was reasonable, just over $75 for 6 people, and that we could support local. But clearly they need to hire more workers, as we noticed just one cook in the back. Everyone enjoyed their food, which was clearly made to order - cheeseburger, grilled chicken sandwich, grilled chicken and mushroom sandwich, pulled pork sandwich, and the veggie burger. The buns were flavorful, as was the burger Pattie's and pulled pork. The veggie burger was a bit bland, but I heard the chicken sandwiches were pretty good. So overall, the food was good and I'm glad we stopped here, but I wouldn't stop here if I was in a rush (not even the drive through which has the same line and wait as those ordering from the window, since I watched one woman wait 35-40 min in her car at the window). Also, they don't have a bathroom but the gas station store has a nice restroom and some sundries to choose from. read more

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Best burger and onion rings. Employees were extremely nice and outside seating area was clean Thanks

Only thing I remember from this place is.... actually two things. 1. not so friendly counter lady. Well, it was Sunday and off season and probably the only place open around here other than the Subway and Escalante Outfitters. 2. for tip, cash or credit card.. yes. This place is expecting a tip for just doing cashier's job. She takes your order, tells the cook and calls your name over the PA system when the food is ready. very interesting thoughts. Got the burger and fish and chips. Burger was ok, fries were very hot and crispy and definitely big thumbs up. Fish and upgraded sweet potatoes were good. Sorry for having such high expectation from a small dive restaurants middle of no where. read more

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I don't know if they literally go churn the ice cream while you wait, but this milkshake tastes fresh beyond fresh. We got a regular old chocolate shake. It's clearly just been mixed, and the lightness of the chocolate flavor is actually perfect--and that's from someone who loves super-rich chocolate flavors. It's also nice and thick. I mean, the spoon was still standing on its own when the milkshake was half gone. read more

Nemo's - Chocolate shake - Fast Food Near Me - Escalante, Utah

Food was excellent! Everything was very fresh, there was outside seating with umbrellas and wonderful ice cream. Highly recommend!

Service not the fastest but they let you know that. Hamburgers were quality and obviously char grilled, good sauce on my mushroom Swiss burger. Fries about perfect, come with Utah fry sauce packet. Wild huckleberry shake was a good choice, very thick, wouldn't be possible to suck through a straw, it's spoon food. Very good meal. It's drive through or walk up with tables outside with umbrellas. read more

We were very happy to find Nemo's today! We had the jalapeno burger and the bacon cheese burger and both were great, perfect char on the burgers and the jalapeño jelly was tasty - never had it before, but I'll be looking for it now! Plenty of fries and the food was hot and the order came out fast. Highly recommend! read more

Out of the nine of us who stopped for shakes and ice cream, 100% left happy. Service was polite and friendly. When you're coated in desert dust and ready for refreshment, this is a great spot. I particularly loved the outdoor picnic tables which were clean and wonderfully shady on a hoppin Saturday. Check if they're open if it's late or early season. read more

Nemo's - Outdoor seating - Fast Food Near Me - Escalante, Utah

Not many places open around here in November but we stumbled onto Nemo's and had a delicious burger, fries and chocolate shake - try the "Nemo" it's very good! A good stop! Worth the slight wait made fresh from order. The way burgers used to be! read more

Cute little burger spot in Escalante. Had a cheeseburger, fries and a cookies & cream shake. Everything was delicious and packaged nicely. The girl who took my order was friendly. Would definitely come here again! read more

Great local burger joint known for their ice cream. Burgers and fries were a hit and well made. Just takes more time since they make it fresh which can be good and bad. Service was friendly. Just plan on being patient for a delicious meal. Lots of outdoor seating, shaded and not. It was windy and cold when we went so we ate in our cars. Bathroom next door. If only it was faster. Every time I have been in a hurry so one star off only for that. Will go every time I'm down there. Closed Sundays read more

Best sweet potato fries I've ever had. The veggie burger was expensive and not very good.

Service was quick and friendly. Food was made to order and delicious. Portions were not huge but enough to fill us up! They have a few tables with umbrellas around the building. Service window only - no inside seating. read more

Nemo's - Nemo burger (Mushroom & Swiss Burger w/ raspberry jalapeño jam) - Fast Food Near Me - Escalante, Utah

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We went for dessert and each got a shake and split an order of fries. The shakes were great and took a while. Then the fries came out 20 mins later. It just seemed like a very long time to wait for "fast food" if you have time to sit outside and aren't in a rush. I highly suggest. I wasn't even in a rush it was just too long between items in same order. We waited for fries so our shakes were melted read more

Not much going on here in off season, only a few committed hikers and therefore pretty much all of the food establishments were closed on a Saturday afternoon and evening here in Escalante. This is all except Nemo's that had one person working so you better be patient. To further this thought, a sign in the window told patrons that if you want it fast, McDonalds was 140 miles West! There were two groups in front of us so it was about a 25 min wait wishing I had a six pack handy! The food arrived, a 1/4 pound bacon cheeseburger with fries and onion rings ala carte. Also had the 1/3 pound Bison cheeseburger and fries plus two shakes. Both burgers and fries were great, lettuce, tomato complemented the burgers. Onion Rings were also good and shakes were more like soft serve in a cup, needed a spoon to enjoy. The cost of this sit outside establishment was not cheap coming in at $53.00 for two. I might come back but would likely try other places once they open in the spring. Sorry, no pics, too hungry after a day hiking and eating in the truck with the food in my lap! read more

Vintage in a good way, burgers and fries and milkshakes all made to order. At least that's what *we* ordered and the food really hit the spot. Pamela also got some onion rings and they were crisp and sizzling. Molly ordered the veggie burger and with some crisp lettuce, fresh tomato and a better-than-average bun, she was happy. I ordered the bison burger and it was cooked perfectly, just *barely* a little pink at the center the way I like it. Not sure we'll be back through Escalante anytime soon, but we're glad we stopped for lunch here. Note: it's all take-out, no indoor seating, there are a few picnic tables out front. read more

Nemo's - What you see is what you get. - Fast Food Near Me - Escalante, Utah

Absolutely fantastic. Excellent customer service and ambiance. Looks so cute and quaint at night. Excellent food and ice cream. Outdoor dining. read more

Nemo's - 1/4 Pound CheeseBurger and Spicy Chicken Sandwich - Fast Food Near Me - Escalante, Utah

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It hit the spot. Nemos offers a simple menu of burgers, fries, and shakes. There were not too many options in town that were open at the time, but I can honestly say that I was very happy with the fast food dinner I got from Nemos. Both the beef and the turkey burgers were well-assembled and tasty. French fries and sweet potato fries were hot and fresh. No complaints. I didn't have high expectations, but the reviews were right and Nemos delivered. Great choice during a road trip meal if you're around the area. read more

Huckleberry shake and jalapeno jack burger was great. Their outdoor seating was nice and shady under the trees. Perfect for lunch on a pretty day. read more

Nemo's - Huckleberry shake and jalapeno jack burger. - Fast Food Near Me - Escalante, Utah

Came here during a mini-vacation from CA while we were visiting Bryce Canyon National Park. It was about an hour away from the lodge we were staying at and we wanted some burgers and decided to drive the hour. Great little burger joint if you're willing to make the travel out to this small town. I got the adventure burger, which had 2 patties, onion rings, and most important BACON. The fries (didn't take a picture) had a considerable portion and also came with their fry sauce. That small soda, based on my CA standards seems to be more of a medium or large, not complaining though. Decided to get a shake after our meal. I got the chocolate and peanut butter one while my parents got the strawberry one. Might get Utah folks upset but my idea of a shake is one that comes with a straw... nonetheless it was great albeit it being different. There were only 2 people working in the place but there wasn't a whole lot of people there when we went. The lady helping us out was great. Kudos to her for manning her station. Great place for those visiting Bryce and want a burger from a classic place. Definitely will be back whenever I'm in the area again. read more

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While there aren't many options in Escalante, thankfully, there's Nemos! My bacon cheeseburger with two fresh beef patties, American cheese, bacon, ketchup, and onion was tasty! The french fries were also good. The Oreo shake was good, but it needed more Oreo cookies. We enjoyed eating on their outdoor patio on a pleasant summer evening. read more

Nemo's - Fast Food Near Me - Escalante, Utah

Tasty, tasty, tasty burger, fries, and shake made with real ice-cream. Just what I wanted after a 2 day backpack trip. Service a tad slow but well worth it. read more

I was camping in Escalante over the weekend and stopped here to get some ice cream. I asked if they sold small kid cups mbecause I had my dog with me. Not only did they provide my dog with a little kid cup of vanilla ice cream, they put some bacon on it. I appreciate these types of places that go above and beyond. Providing a fancy treat for my four-legged companion was so sweet. I got the huckleberry ice cream and it was delicious on a hot day. I would come back to this restaurant again next time I'm in town. read more

Cold, order wrong, long wait, poor taste Nemo's was a giant disappointment this evening. We waited 30 minutes for a simple order of a cheeseburger and a veggie burger. When the order was finally sent out, it was stone cold, the fries soggy, and we asked for unsalted fries and we got stupidly salty ones instead. And, my veggie burger had no taste and was very unfulfilling. Carrot sticks were more appealing than the burger. read more

When we visited, my burger was raw in the middle, and despite a "refire" where they made me a new one, the second one was the same. Very disappointed, and they seemed to not care at all that this was a health hazard and NOT something that their restaurant should be putting out. Shakes and Fries were good though. read more

Nemo's is a little burger shack right on the main road in Escalante. Known for their hand made shakes, they definitely load 'em up. The Oreo shake we bought was overflowing with delicious cookie chunks mixed in creamy and smooth vanilla ice cream. The shake was so big we had to share it. Also served here are your traditional burgers and fries, chicken burgers and sandwiches. I opted for the mushroom Swiss burger myself, but probably should've read the menu a bit closer. The burger patty was minuscule, then there was the swiss cheese and mushrooms. In my head I expected it to come with lettuce and tomato, alas it did not. Flavors were good and the quality was fresh. Only downside; the burger was small and the prices were big. I guess Nemo's has to make there money somehow. All in all Nemo's is not a bad place to get a burger after a long days hike and excursion. read more

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We wanted this place to be good after a day of hiking but unfortunately it was soooo bad. The burgers were inedible! Over cooked and burnt. We hate to leave reviews like this but if it could help someone else avoid this experience then there it is. read more

If you choose to take the scenic route(hwy 12) connecting Capitol Reef and Bryce Canyon national park, you pass through this little town. It was a pleasant surprise to find a vegan patty here. Unfortunately the taste was disappointing. Vegan patty was soy based, which am not a fan of. It was topped with basic stuff like lettuce, tomato, pickle, onion, mustard and ketchup. So nothing in there to make me forget that I was eating a tasteless soy patty. The burger came with fries which were good. They have quite a few tables, all outdoors. The guy taking the order was friendly and the food was out in a reasonable amount of time. Their soft serve was a wonderful way to beat the heat! read more

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We stopped by Nemo's for burgers and fries and were hoping for something really good. We did carry out and took the food back to our B&B. Unfortunately, the mushroom swiss burgers were less than outstanding and the fries somewhat limp. Based on this, and relatively high prices, we would not return. Surprisingly, it appears as if Nemo's does a fairly brisk business with locals. Unsurprisingly, it appears as if the business is up for sale. I wish the food had been better. read more

Food quality bad ordered Swiss mushrooms chicken sandwich... Chicken and mushroom burned. Shrimp sandwich ..only fries and 5 piece fried battered shrimp.. not real sandwich. Overall rating is hyped. Reality is different. Good luck .. read more

The burgers & fries are great quality for a drive-thru and it's one of the few places open for food in Escalante during this COVID pandemic! So all in all, I'd come again if I were looking for easy, fast food in this town. All of the burgers seem to come with ketchup, mustard, pickles, onions, and lettuce. I got the veggie burger, which was neither the best nor worst veggie patty I have ever had. It was tasty and not too dry, but not as good as a well-cooked Beyond Burger. The bun was nicely toasted, and I subbed sweet potato fries for regular fries, which were perfectly fried with a hint of salt. My husband got the bison burger, which he had never tried before, and loved it! Also, the fries come with a tasty dipping sauce (similar to chipotle mayo). Prices in this town are higher than expected in general, so 2 burgers + 2 sweet potato fry orders cost almost $30. Also, the hours posted are not necessarily true (for instance they were randomly open on a Tuesday this week), so if a nice burger & fries is tickling your fancy and you aren't sure if they're open, just drive by and see if the lights are on. We seemed to catch them off guard when we showed up, so it took a bit longer to get our food than expected for a drive-thru, but not longer than 10 minutes. So have patience, and enjoy this simple but delicious burger! read more

Nemo's - 2 burgers + sweet potato fries to go - Fast Food Near Me - Escalante, Utah

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I saw all the great reviews before going, and once we got there, I understood why the place is so loved. First of all, its location is golden. If you want to grab something decent before heading to a slot canyon or a hike, that is the place. There are more pricey restaurants near by too, but they are slow. Nemo is fast and has the friendliest and happiest people serving you. The food tastes good, and Ice creams are delicious. I loved their sweet potato fries. Also, they are extremely honest. Someone in our party mistakenly put a very large tip without even knowing, Nemo notified us, voided the transaction, and went through all the pain on their own to set the record straight. Cannot be more impressed! read more