The service was excellent. The food was outstanding. They take reservations but we were seated without one. The atmosphere was comfortable and quiet. We ate dinner there. Everyone thoroughly enjoyed their meal and a glass of wine. Highly recommend the chicken pot pie! The other dishes were highly recommended by my friends. This restaurant is close to Capitol Reef National Park. read more

Pioneer Kitchen - Chicken enchiladas - Breakfast & Brunch Near Me - Torrey, Utah

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Staying at Capitol Reef Resort and walk downstairs- and a nice option for a great breakfast Omelette was nice - with toast, potato and an added bonus- fruit Service was friendly and fast, food was nice Place was just what we needed read more

The young lady who served us Friday night was top of the line. I believe her name was Brittany. My wife's vegetarian manicotti with broccoli and peppers was sooooo good. My house salad was well prepared and tasty. My catfish was a little thin but delicious none-the-less and the fried potatoes were well seasoned and crispy. Great work. read more

Pretty much the only place to eat other than the Rock Garden. We ordered chips and salsa and the mushroom starter which were both very good. Canned beer was refreshing after a long Capitol Gorge Trail hike. Got two tomato bisque soups which were also great and the kids enjoyed their kids burger and fries. My husband enjoyed the trout and I ordered the ribeye medium rare. It came out well done and our waitress was really excellent in taking it back to the kitchen and they brought out a rare steak which was delicious and not over cooked. I appreciated read more

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I would give this restaurant 0 star if I can! Definitely the worst dining experience I had in the entire U.S.! They didn't use good food material to prepare the food, the iron steak tasted no flavor no juice at all, super dry even we requested medium rare! The beef rib also no flavor at all! The trout taste like steam the frozen fish and then grill it, also smell a little bit fishy! The service is super slow, it takes them literally 45 minutes to put our food on the table after we ordered the food! I understand it's holiday season, and they probably short of staff, but if you have no service at all, why you automatically add 18% tip to the bill?! I'm happy to add 20% tips for holiday if their service is ok. BUT NO SERVICE, WHY TIPS?! No matter the service or food, the worst!!! read more

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We went here for dinner last night had the smoked trout dip and orange peel trout. Others had the chicken pot pie. Everything was good read more

Pioneer Kitchen - Trout - Breakfast & Brunch Near Me - Torrey, Utah

I have mixed feelings, on one side, there's not much choice around here, and this place delivers ok food, but on the other side I can't lie and I've got to be honest and score it how I felt in the moment, thus only 3*. The ribeye steak was very good, but it came out very rare, almost raw, while we asked for medium rare. The accompanying mushrooms were very good. The Philly cheesesteak was really not good, you might argue (rightly so) that we shouldn't have ordered it, but hey, it was in the menu. I did not have high expectations, but it somehow managed to go below them... the kids burger was ok. The chips and salsa were outstanding, very fresh and delicious. The flan dessert was ok, very compact and "rough" custard, but I enjoyed it. If the ribeye steak was cooked properly, this would probably be a 4* review. read more

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This was a much-needed breath of fresh air. Capitol Reef/Torry Utah is fairly small with limited options. This kitchen is at the Capitol Reef Resort. The two fellas who served us were polite, friendly and ON TOP OF IT. The restaurant was simply, tastefully decorated. The food was REALLY good. We had a party of four and were very satisfied. We all ate different items. I had Alfredo's chicken enchiladas - SO GOOD. From our single experience I highly recommend this restaurant. read more

My family and I stayed at the Capitol Reef Resort, with this restaurant being close by, we thought we would pop in for dinner. The service was excellent and fast. Our server was amazing and gave us some good tips for our drive the next day. The food was so delicious! My sister ordered the steak, and we both agreed that it was one of the best we've ever had. We even came back for breakfast the next morning which was just as good! I ordered the Pioneer Breakfast! Highly recommend if you're passing through or staying! read more

Pioneer Kitchen - The Pioneer Breakfast! - Breakfast & Brunch Near Me - Torrey, Utah

Beware, decaf coffee isn't decaf!! Breakfast is ok but when I order decaf I don't expect watered down regular coffee!

Pioneer Kitchen is the onsite restaurant inside Capital Reef Resort. There were other options nearby including a food truck, BBQ & pizza across the street, etc but for the convenience we ate here for dinner. I ordered the Tomato soup (soup of the day) and Orange Peel Trout and the Rancher's Beef Burger. The food was decent and not bad at all (the "Resort" itself was horrendous, do not stay there). The service was quick & efficient. We got in and out quickly. Nothing fancy here but not a bad place to have a meal in the middle of the Utah desert. read more

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One of the only place to eat in town. The other option is a pizzeria across the street. We really liked their chicken pot pie read more

Pioneer Kitchen - Chicken pot pie - Breakfast & Brunch Near Me - Torrey, Utah

Delicious California omelette! Restaurant is clean, Service was great, food came out hot and fast. Highly recommend!

Went for breakfast, service was very kind and quick. Food was great! Never had trout for breakfast before but it was great! The eggs and potatoes were great too, and it was quiet and had a great view of the red rocks. Would go everyday for breakfast when there read more

Relatively quick, tasty and affordable. The picture is of their California Omelette which was pretty good and includes toast and fruit. I had the bacon cheddar the day before which was also decent. If you're in a rush though make sure to get their early. The food comes quick once you've ordered but the day before was busy so it took a while before we were able to order the food. read more

Pioneer Kitchen - California Omelette - Breakfast & Brunch Near Me - Torrey, Utah

Arrived late to our hotel and was told that this was the only restaurant open. This restaurant is located in capitol reef resort. Our party of 5 ordered the steak sandwich, beef burger, fried catfish, tomato soup, manicotti, trout dip, buffalo wings, flan, and peach cobbler to go. Would not recommend this restaurant. The catfish, manicotti, and tomato soup were super salty. The peach cobbler had a cup of brown sugar thrown on top. The vegetables with the dip were old and had turned white and soft. With the dip they had thrown in some ordinary potato chips. The sandwich and the burger were okay. This restaurant didn't seem to be accustomed to take out orders as well. The tomato soup was in coffee cups and half the order was in a plastic laundry bag from the hotel. Well, what did we expect. Arrived late and only place open. read more

Great little breakfast place at the hotel outside of capitol reef park. Fresh, fast server breakfast for our family, including the 3x pioneer breakfast and pancake, other than the hush brown which were less tasty rest was made really well, and friendly service, worth stopping by! read more

Pioneer Kitchen - a kitchen counter with a cactus plant - Breakfast & Brunch Near Me - Torrey, Utah

Hostess and server were very friendly. Our Flatiron steak was exceptionally tasty and cooked to perfection. It was as expected for tenderness, being neither tender nor tough. The Orange Peel Trout was very good too. The baked potatoes were tasty, though I missed the cheese, which they did not have. read more

I can't believe this restaurant doesn't have five stars! I had the BEST breakfast I have had in a long time - outdoing even the very best New Jersey diners (and if you know, you know NJ is known for their diner breakfasts!) I'm not even sure why my two eggs-over-easy on a big piece of toast were so good but they were delicious. And it was so big I had enough to save half until later after my first hike of the day. The meal came with a slice of cantaloupe and three orange slices, all ripe and sweet. It also came with a hefty serving of roasted potatoes. My husband got a spinach and mushroom omelette absolutely stuffed with fresh mushrooms and spinach, with the same fruit and potatoes. It was so good, we came back for a light dinner which was just as good! The BLT was probably the best I've ever had. It came with a cup of Tomato and Roasted Garlic (?) soup which was also quite yummy. We split a salad dressed with a delicious Blackberry Vinaigrette. The hostess, Cherie, and waiter, Shaun, couldn't have been nicer. The place was hopping but they made sure to take the time to check in with us several times as we waited for our food. Great place all around. I already can't wait for breakfast tomorrow! read more

While I would not normally choose Pioneer Kitchen, or likely any hotel-based restaurant, it sure was convenient when arriving at Capitol Reef Resort around 7pm after a day spent hiking 15 miles, spending hours driving, and worrying I wouldn't be able to find lodging anywhere. We checked into the resort, changed into sweats, and walked right over to PK, so that was pretty amazing. Dinner is from 5-8pm in the off-season (normally extended to 9pm), and consists of 14 entrees, mostly meat-based with a few vegetable options. There are some apps, dessert, a children's menu, or soup and salad bar. They even have a bit of beer and wine! I opted for the salad bar, which always includes chili, along with a soup of the day. You can dish up as soon as you order, which was ideal as I was starving! Chili sounded so cozy and satisfying after spending the day getting wind burnt in the cold, but unfortunately, it was barely lukewarm. Happily, the creamy tomato soup was hot. There are (stale) crostini and rolls to pair, then the salad bar is pretty limited, though I was happy to find a spring green and baby kale mix. There was also fresh cut fruit that I enjoyed very much. My husband had the Philly Cheesesteak, and it looked fine, if unexceptional, but his crispy hot fries were great, and I admit to stealing a great deal of them (you get your option of sides with dinner entrees, and can also have a baked potato, spanish rice, or seasonal vegetable). He was thrilled to learn they offer a breakfast buffet from 7-10, so while I would not have returned of my own accord, we were there following a quick hike the next morning. It is nothing remarkable, basically a slightly better continental breakfast you would get for free elsewhere, only here it is $10. The best part was probably the fresh fruit (the same as the night prior: pineapple, cantaloupe, honeydew, and a meagre sprinkling of blueberries). Pancakes were awful and crumbly. Potatoes were okay, but overly greasy. Bacon and sausage were pretty well prepared. They only have one hot sauce in the whole restaurant, but one of the waitresses nabbed it for us - haha! Speaking of which, the wait staff, especially those during dinner, are stupendous here. They only had two employees working for each meal, and they are hustlin'! Running around, seating people, refilling waters, removing dirty dishes, etc, and all with a smile. Overall, it is overpriced mediocre food. But it's a convenient option for those staying in the park, and service is excellent. read more

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Service was good. Food wasn't. The ribeye steak with mushrooms.... Well, the mushrooms were good. The steak was thin, tough, and seemed to have more tendons than a track team. The kid had fish sticks and fries, which were acceptable (fries were good). Baked potatoes were under cooked and small. read more

Go somewhere else--if you can find anything open. We were staying at the "resort" and had dinner here because we'd arrived later on a Sunday during the off-season. Then we ate breakfast here the next morning. There were flies everywhere. The hosts/hostesses on both visits were rude and surly. We barely saw our servers. For dinner my husband paid way too much for an overcooked lump of beef and a side of over-steamed and unseasoned broccoli (their version of "seasonal veggies"). I had the spare ribs, which were tender but lacking in much flavor, and a cold baked potato. Breakfast the next morning was more of the same. Big portions of cold, barely seasoned potatoes, two pieces of toast, some dodgy-looking melon and orange slices, and a small scoop of bland scrambled eggs. The bacon was great, though. Seriously, save your money and go ANYWHERE else in Torrey to eat. read more

While this may have been the only restaurant open when we were in Capitol Reef in December, I don't think we would have gone anywhere else even if we had the option! We ordered the enchiladas for dinner followed up by peach cobbler for dessert and it was all delicious! We didn't even bother to look up other options for breakfast the next day and just came right back (and were not disappointed). The wait staff both for dinner and breakfast were so friendly and attentive. No complaints from our party :) read more

Group of 5 went in to have some wine and desserts & maybe dinner. In Utah, this area only serves wine on Monday if you have food. We weren't sure if we wanted to eat but decided we would have glass of wine and go from there. The waiter, Shaun, told us that if we weren't eating, "the tables were for diner guests" and "not for just having drinks!" So, we left and went across the street and had wine, beer, pizza and spaghetti. Moral of the story, Shaun should be removed from this position because he has no clue about customer service. If he had welcomed our group, we would had several bottles of wine, dinner and desserts. The tab would have easily been over $150.00 and his tip probably at least $30.00. But instead he lost all. The business lost all. Not a good thing. read more

We had dinner and breakfast, both "carry out" and ate in our cabin. Food was solid. Not wow but good. I had the burger with fried (dinner) and the medallions (breakfast) and both were tasty. I'd order from there again. Staff was nice and friendly both times. read more

Cute place, part of the Capitol Reef Resort. Food was tasty. I had the orange trout and hubby got the NY strip. Both were cooked well. The smoked trout dip is good as well, but could've used slightly more flavor..didn't taste very smoky at all. Pretty good selection of beer and wine considering we're in Utah. Service was quick and personable. read more

Pioneer Kitchen - Orange trout - Breakfast & Brunch Near Me - Torrey, Utah

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BE CAREFUL!!!! We decided to eat here before going on about our day as we had reserved a room for the night before at the Capitol Reef Resort. There was a lady who told us to sit anywhere we'd like. Then, there was another lady who came over and took our order, brought our food and assisted us with our requests (ketchup, salsa, etc.). We had our food. It wasn't the best, but it was ok. There aren't many options in the area, but the food was decent. What I didn't like was that as we were finishing our food, the lady who told us to sit anywhere came back and gave us our check. I thought that was weird as the other lady was serving us. I gave her my card and the receipt so she could close the bill and we could leave. I went ahead and left cash on the table to tip the lady that was actually helping us, (she was also removing dishes from the tables). Tell me why, I looked at my receipt later that day and noticed that the lady who took the card and bill felt the liberty to add herself a tip. I did not write down a tip amount, nor did I authorize her to add a specific amount. If this lady is doing this to people all morning, how many people must she be ripping off? I always tip, but for her to take the freedom to add it herself is a no no. I definitely won't be coming back here! read more

Pioneer Kitchen - Not cool adding the tip without asking me. I had left a cash tip - Breakfast & Brunch Near Me - Torrey, Utah

This was a convenient place to eat as we were staying on site at Capitol Reef Resort. We arrived right at 5:00 and were seated and had orders taken quickly. The catfish was crispy and the fries fresh, both just desperately needed salt. My son got the nachos and we added chili. The chili wasn't what this Texas girl expected, was lots of black beans with some tomatoes. It came with queso on the side but it was pretty grainy. Overall it was okay. read more

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There are very few options for food in these parts. Stayed at the resort and had breakfast and dinner here. Breakfast was standard. Nothing spectacular but nothing horrible. Dinner was good as I ordered the chicken pot pie. From what I can tell by the other reviews, this may be the best thing on the menu. So they do get four stars since that was my experience. And word to the wise, get the chicken pot pie. read more

We were staying at the Capitol Reef Resort, which is why we came to the Pioneer Kitchen for breakfast. We ordered the huevos rancheros and pancakes. Everything was pretty decent. I assumed the fruit given with the pancakes would have been something to eat with them, but it was a just a side of oranges/cantaloupe. The huevos rancheros weren't extremely flavorful, but they were good. I would stop here again if I were in the area. read more

Pioneer Kitchen - Pancakes and Huevos rancheros - Breakfast & Brunch Near Me - Torrey, Utah

Independently owned but inside the Capitol Reef Resort building, look for the resort sign on UT-24 to find Pioneer Kitchen. Open for breakfast buffet daily (maybe 6-9am?) @$10 and then for menu service dinner at 5pm. No lunch. Pride of ownership shows in sparkling interior and friendly service. They are in the middle of nowhere but do a darned nice job with eats. Omnivores will have many options and there are vegetarian choices too. Wine and beer I think. Park in resort lot. Wheelchair accessible interior but buffet service is set too high for access. read more

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My cousin and I spent a few days at Capitol Reef and were looking for a dinner location that wasn't a burger or a $40 steak. We loved Pioneer Kitchen! We both got the Orange Peel Grilled Trout which was prepared perfectly. I splurged and got the peach cobbler ala mode for dessert. A perfect meal after a day of hiking. We had planned to get Mexican the next evening but wasn't feeling it so returned to Pioneer. This time, we both ended up choosing the Stewed Braised Beef Short Ribs. Very tender, could almost cut with a fork. Both evenings, Shaun was our server. He was professional and attentive, There were many other appealing entrees to choose from. Definitely worth a visit! read more

God this place was awful. My BF ordered oatmeal for breakfast. They brought him a bowl of warm water and a small packet of Quaker Instant Oatmeal. The water came from the pot they use to fill tea pots and the bowl was room temperature when they poured it in, so the water was lukewarm. How could they not even know they have to microwave instant oatmeal or at least use boiling water? We had to ask them if they had a microwave they could at least heat the water for us. read more

The dinner was edible but looked like frozen food reheated. Will not eat here again and very expensive for what you get. Small portions. The only positive was the servers were nice. read more

Service and food is good and reasonable. Flatiron steak was cooked as ordered and good taste. Salad bar didn't have a huge selection but all fresh and nice fruit assortment. Chili as one soup selection was very good. Skip the S&S as entrée and add to meal for $4. Limited wine and beer and liquor options as well. Server Tiffany very friendly and attentive. Unable to charge to room (different operation from hotel). read more

Pioneer Kitchen - Flatiron steak. Perfect medium rare - Breakfast & Brunch Near Me - Torrey, Utah

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We loved this spot! We stayed in the attached hotel, and it was the only place open in town, and we were so lucky to find that it's a great place! We got nachos with chicken, and it came with decent salsa and really good queso in addition to the cheese melted on top. The kids got burgers with fries; the burgers were actually kid sized which was a relief. I hate it when the "kid" portion is giant and the kids don't eat it. This was perfect. I got the short rib with vegetables. The rib was tender and had a few peas and carrots with it, and my side of vegetables was broccoli. It felt good to eat something green! My husband got the enchiladas with fries, and we enjoyed dipping the fries in the green enchilada sauce and leftover queso from the nachos. Again, portions were good but not huge, so we got cheesecake, peach cobbler with vanilla ice cream, and the cinnamon chip sundae. All were good, and we left very happy. Service was good despite a large crowd. Thanks so much! read more

Pioneer Kitchen - Nachos - Breakfast & Brunch Near Me - Torrey, Utah

Excellent steak n services here. Ordered flatiron steak and cooked just right! Luv it and Peter Baylish is friendly and very attentive. read more

Pioneer Kitchen - Very good food for the price and svc offered. There were 3 restaurants open in Feb 2017, but the flatiron steak is good - Breakfast & Brunch Near Me - Torrey, Utah

Manicotti was nice, chicken enchiladas was ok. The restaurant is inside the capital reef resort. Good place for dinner after hiking in the park! read more

Had a nice dinner here. Ordered the Philadelphia steak sandwich with fries which was cooked well and tasted great, also table ordered the braised short rib with seasonal vegetables, cooked well found the meat serving bit small but tasted good. Waitress was very friendly and attentive. read more

Pioneer Kitchen - Breakfast & Brunch Near Me - Torrey, Utah

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The food was pretty alright and the waiters were kind. It has an interesting atmosphere and also one of the only restaurants around here open during the winter time. I had the chicken pot pie, breakfast, as well as the burger. Their pancakes are super fluffy! read more