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    Ponderosa Eats

    4.1 (92 reviews)
    Closed 7:00 am - 1:30 pm, 4:00 PM - 9:00 PM

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    Erica B.

    We loved this place while visiting Zion and staying in and Airbnb near by. I wish I got the hostess's name but she was from Brazil and moved to Utah for work and she was absolutely delightful. Our family stopped in for dinner one night and had the soup and salad bar as well as a pizza. The kind hostess brought over a cup of strawberries for my 6 month old baby. We stopped by again the next morning for coffee and breakfast sandwiches on our way to hike. Coffee was great but to be honest, the breakfast sandwich wasn't our favorite. I wouldn't order that again but have to still give 5 stars for dinner the night before and service of the incredible staff. Great location and plenty of indoor/ outdoor seating as well. Oh! And they had fresh baked goods that were delicious!!

    Gross sausage
    Emily R.

    The dinner options are pretty decent, they have gluten free stuff to choose from which is nice. Breakfast was not great. The bacon is buffet microwaved bacon, the hostess sucks, she didn't even ask what side I wanted with my eggs, so I got a plate of eggs. The sausage was gross and cold. They need any gf options for breakfast and healthier food options for breakfast. Overall it's clean, the coffee is HELLA good. Just a few improvements would make it a killer spot.

    Breakfast burrito hashbrowns
    Jamie M.

    Pretty good food at the ponderosa, prices aren't bad and service is fast. Fairly large dining area and restrooms. The staff is really nice! The veggie burger was good but the fries were a little generic. They didn't have fry sauce. They don't have any diet caffeine free soda. The lattes are really good though!! I think they use Deep Creek coffee from Springdale. I got a s'mores flavored latte with oatmilk. The breakfast burrito was ok, it just was all potato on one end and all egg on the other. Maybe I should've taken it back to camp and reassembled it. $4 for any side that includes avocado which is too expensive. It said roasted home potato on the menu board for a side but they were just the same hashbrowns that were in the burrito. If I'd had known I wouldn't have ordered them. Overall it's great after a couple long days of hiking and camping!

    rock-hard, discolored burrito

    Most of the staff at Zion were absolutely friendly and welcoming, except for the workers at Ponderosa Eats. We ate there twice. The first time, the food was actually amazing, but the staff all seemed like they were having a terrible day. Their attitudes were off-putting, and we honestly couldn't figure out why, they just seemed like they didn't want to be there. We brushed it off as a one-time thing. Unfortunately, our second visit confirmed it wasn't just a bad day. An older woman at the counter was clearly frustrated and repeatedly snapped at another guest, yelling "Your water cup is over there!" in a very rude tone. When we ordered, we politely asked if a breakfast burrito could be made without ham. She slowly shook her head no with the most blank, unbothered face and told us they were premade, but then said, "They're so good!" So we gave them a shot based on that. Well, the burritos were awful, rock hard and nearly inedible. We opened them up and honestly couldn't even tell what was inside. Everything was dry, discolored, and tasted like it had been sitting for days. We also ordered a coffee and a matcha, and both drinks looked and tasted like they were mostly milk with barely any coffee or matcha. When the food and drinks are this bad, rude behavior becomes even harder to overlook. As someone who's worked in customer service, I understand that bad days happen, but that attitude should never be taken out on paying customers. It really affected our experience.

    Jordon H.

    We ate here 3 times while staying at the resort; once to go, twice in the restaurant itself. The portions are huge and the food is actually great. Interesting options along with upgraded basics. My ponderosa pie pizza was even delicious reheated the next night. Prices are very reasonable for what you get, as well. The restaurant is set up in a neat, different way that my family liked a lot. All of the staff was super nice too! Pic shows my hubby and his enormous $7 breakfast sandwich.

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    The coffee here is t better than Starbucks! Ariana and Kim are so sweet and make the best coffee! Thank you ladies!

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    Stopped by to grab a drink and a lovely woman named Mo made a wonderful latte for me.

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    id come back just for the pizza! I'm a pizza snob and this crust is out of the world!

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    Kim over at the coffee station was a sweetheart and she did a great job with my matcha! 13/10 would recommend

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    1 year ago

    Really kind and attentive staff, yummy breakfast! Lodge atmosphere. Convenient to our glamping tent!

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    The pizzas were delicious!! My daughter had the yogurt parfait 2 mornings in a row! The cookies were amazing!

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    Very good food and service. The roasted veggies were really good. We had a grilled cheese sandwich and we both enjoyed it

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    Our favorite is the three egg special. We also like the peanut butter cookie . The hot chocolate is the best.

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    Service was terrible, girl taking orders was more concerned about being on her phone, food was bland.

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    Kim and Anthony totally made our eating experience great, easy and fun. Food and adult beverages were on point. Definitely coming back.

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    Perfect atmosphere, free live music, excellent service!!! And the food is great!!! I highly recommend it

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    MeMe's Cafe

    4.5(2.8k reviews)
    8.9 mi
    $$

    MeMe's has a charm and down-home atmosphere you can't fake. MeMe herself is all over the…read morerestaurant, taking orders, greeting guests, and sharing fun facts about her menu. Homemade BBQ sauce! The slow-cooked pork is cooked for 14 hours! This is a woman who takes pride in her food and enjoys her job! Very nice servers too. Food is delicious! I ordered the BBQ salad with aforementioned shredded pork. What a masterpiece of a salad. Plenty of juicy shredded pork, lots of real bacon pieces, mixed greens, cheddar cheese, cabbage, tomatoes and onions in perfect harmony! Pour that BBQ sauce and ranch all over, and you have yourself just the ticket after hiking 7 miles! My hubby snagged the pork verde crepes which he loved too. Check out the pics! MeMe went out of her way to find me a size small t-shirt that is beautifully screenprinted with a design that celebrates both Zion Canyon and MeMe's! Check them out! Unfortunately, it was a tad too big for me but they probably have your size. The meal was very reasonable for Zion/Springdale. We ate at the Red Rock Grill at the Lodge the night before. This meal was superior and half the price. The menu here is creative and unique. I loved this lil café with a lot of clocks, a bit of funk, and a thoroughly engaging owner in MeMe herself!! Go here for a yummy dining adventure when you are sick of the same ole overpriced steak and fish.

    Mid-day stop, it was super hot and there was no where to park for the Zion brewery. We were hangry…read moreas heck, so yelp led us here. Split two burgers. The one I had we ordered medium rare, and this thing came out pretty rare.....but refer back to hangry as heck, so we ate it......and our tummies paid the price later that day (both of us that had it). In hindsight we should have had it cook more. 1 Fresh and Juicy IPA 7.00 1 Mushroom Swiss Burger 18.00 ADD: Add Burger 3.50 SIDES: Sweet Potato Fries 2.00 1 Jalapeno Popper Burger 19.00 ADD: Add Burger 3.50 This came to about $65 for lunch w tip. Update: After this review the owner reached out to my to apologize and try to make it right. She takes pride in her biz and I love this and would absolutely go in next time we are there. Love to support biz like this .

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    Spotted Dog - Wild game meatloaf with local amber beer!!

    Spotted Dog

    4.2(1.1k reviews)
    8.3 mi
    $$

    After a moderate hike , enjoyed dining at this Cafe. First enjoyed a garlic sauce mushroom…read moreappetizer with a slice of sour dough bread. Then an awesome meatloaf of Elk, Bison, and Wagyu Beef. Freddy our waiter provided excellent service. One of the chefs stopped by to make sure our meal met our expectations. The atmosphere was relaxing. Thank you, can't wait to return!

    I decided to dine here to reward myself after I hiked Angel's Landing for the first time. I figured…read moreI had definitely earned it. Walking in I found a casual yet elegant atmosphere. White table cloths, servers properly attired and delicious smells emanating from the kitchen. I was by myself and had a great table where I could people watch and enjoy the views of the sun as it set. The restaurant is large and can accommodate many people. You can also eat outside which is such a treat where you can view the beauty that surrounds you. I ordered the special which was the Mahi Mahi with Pineapple Salsa over jasmine rice and veggies. The salsa really enhanced the flavor of the fish and it tasted divine. Dessert was a highlight as the delicious Limoncello Cake really stole the show. It was not heavy and I loved being able to taste the Limoncello in the cake. I really appreciate that they use organic and locally sourced ingredients and it's evident in the taste and flavor of the food served. Service was helpful and efficient. Parking lot is very small so allow enough time to find a space elsewhere in case they are full. I would happily return again and suggest you check them out too.

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    Back dining room

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    Utah Trout with local organic microgreens and berries

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    King's Landing Bistro - Steak special with root veg mash

    King's Landing Bistro

    4.5(787 reviews)
    9.5 mi
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    All the servers were so sweet and friendly, chatting me up about my t-shirts (I went in two days in…read morea row because the food was so good) and sharing tips about the food and the park. The food was so so so good. Outrageously delicious. One night we got the duck with these delicious white beans - so flavorful! And the tomato's with burrata and basil had a surprise lacing of minuscule chopped sweet onions. The second night we got the quail and the beet carpaccio. Equally gorgeous and absolutely delicious. My only complaint is that they are closed today and we can't go back again for dinner.

    10 stars Chef King and his wife (pastry chef) were amazing!…read moreThe food here is "remarkable" as my brother said tonight (after taking a bite of the tofu salmon). This was probably one of the best meals I have had in a very long time and we are from a big city - Los Angeles and eat out often. Loved our waitress! I don't know her real name but she was so very sparkly and personable and funny! She showed us pics on the iPad and definitely sold me! We tried the pretzel appetizer (amazing), the beet carpaccio (also just fantastic). I had the duck, my daughter had the linguine bolognese and a side of steak cooked immaculately perfect. We also had the salmon tofu, burger and fries, the pork ribeye. Everything was plated beautifully and tasted 10/10!!! We even had dessert and my Utah peach and blueberry crisp was perfection and I was devastated to have to leave it half eaten as my child had a meltdown. Will definitely write this recommendation so that the world knows to stop here. Thank you for a lovely meal and for helping me with my kiddo.

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    King's Landing Bistro - Wagyu steak special with brocollini

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    Camp Outpost - Camp Burger with a gluten free burger and gluten free French Fries

    Camp Outpost

    4.3(654 reviews)
    8.6 mi
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    Staying at a VRBO while visiting Zion National park and this popped up on my Yelp for eateries…read morenearby. Heck, it was right across the street! There is indoor and outdoor seating but definitely try to eat outside. The view is so beautiful. The menu was pretty varied from tacos, sandwiches, burgers and meats. The drink menu was good too with lots of different draft beers and cocktails. We had the crispy Brussel sprouts -so good! The beer battered shrimp tacos on corn tortilla was really good and came with chips. Do try the "dirty soda"--vanilla root beer, coconut cream and lime. Loved it. The staff was super nice and even accommodated my request for no added salt. Definitely recommending this place!

    I recently visited Camp Outpost and had a mixed experience. On the positive side, my burger was…read moreabsolutely delicious, and the fries were perfect--crisp on the outside and fluffy on the inside. The fried pickles were also fantastic, especially with the great ranch dip. However, the Mission Salad was just ok. We actually had to reorder it because they initially forgot to add the roasted corn and black beans. If a server had been available, this could have been addressed immediately. Instead, I had to go up to the counter, wait for someone, and then let them know about the order issue. Even after it was remade, there was simply too much lettuce, and for the price, it really isn't worth it. Service-wise, I was frustrated by having to tip before even being served. Additionally, the staff never checked on us during our meal to see if everything was good or to refill our water. I'm torn between a 3-star and a 4-star review because service means everything, especially in this day and age where everything is outrageously expensive.

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    Camp Outpost - Sausage Plate

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    Camp Outpost - Half rotisserie chicken plate. Ask for extra chimichurri sauce.

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    Half rotisserie chicken plate. Ask for extra chimichurri sauce.

    Zion Canyon Brewpub - Zion Brew Burger

    Zion Canyon Brewpub

    3.7(1.3k reviews)
    7.9 mi
    $$

    The burnt mountain brown beers were great. Son is a burger aficionado and said these were some of…read morethe best he's had. The beet salad was great as was the fish and chips. After receiving food from runner, silence until we wanted the check. On second night after 11+ miles in the Narrows, thinking it was an off night the night , we went back. Two burgers and portobellos dish were excellent. Again, runner asked who had what, dropped off meals then scurried away without any words. This place is fortunate to have a great cook because that's who is keeping the ship upright.

    September 2, 2026 - Springdale, UT…read more Dog-friendly patio and within walking distance of our campsite at Watchman Campground--what more could you ask for after a day of hiking in Zion? We visited the Brewpub twice during our stay, once for drinks and once for dinner and drinks, and had friendly service both times. They have a restaurant area, but since we had our pup with us, we grabbed a table on the patio right next to the Virgin River. The patio has a more casual, laid-back vibe than the restaurant. You order at the bar, they bring your food and drinks to the table, and if you need anything else, you just make another trip to the bar. We ordered the elk burger, which was very good, along with one of their specialty cocktails--the prickly pear margarita ($16). It was the perfect sipping drink while taking in the Zion scenery. Great ambiance, good food and drinks, and a dog-friendly patio right by the river. Pretty hard to beat as a way to cap off a day of hiking in Zion!

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    Zion Canyon Brewpub - Inside the bar area

    Inside the bar area

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    Elevated Elk Burger

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    September 2, 2026 - View of the patio at night.

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