This place is awesome. The gal that runs it is super personable, quick service and the food was…read moreamazing. The atmosphere was pleasant and welcoming. I had the brisket tacos. They were fabulous and my husband had the regular burger with the homemade fries and it was awesome. The bun was super fresh and one thing I might add is that you can get liquor here. We were RVing it in Blanding but did not realize it is a dry town, but Monticello is not and there beer was super cold and super good. We would totally go back if we were going to be here more days!! Soooooooo do not hesitate to eat at Doug's steak and barbecue. You will love it!!

Came in hyped for some "legendary" brisket and left feeling personally attacked by food. Staff…read moreacted like we were interrupting their very important TikTok scrolling session--barely looked up when taking the order, zero smiles, one-word answers, and straight-up rolled their eyes when I asked for extra sauce. Probably because I heard they make them share tips with the back crew. Pay the back crew better then. The meat? Dry as a cardboard box left in the Nevada sun for three summers. Brisket had the texture of an old boot sole and somehow zero smoke flavor--like they forgot to turn the smoker on. Ribs were tough, overcooked, and tasted mostly of disappointment. Coleslaw was just sad shredded cabbage swimming in watery mayo. Beans were straight from a can with zero seasoning. Even the sweet tea tasted like someone stirred it with regret. $18 for a two-meat plate that made me wish I'd just eaten gas station jerky instead. Place sucked. Atmosphere sucked. Food sucked. Would not return even if they paid me. 0/10, do not recommend unless you hate yourself

I love discovering places like this. We were passing through Monticello on our way to Moab. I had…read morejust got a speeding ticket and wanted to get out of the car and enjoy a coffee beverage somewhere. High Desert Cafe looked inviting, so we made a stop here. This place is pretty cool. The outside of the building is very colorful. High Desert Cafe is a coffee shop, gift shop and diner all in one building. We first checked out the gift shop area before getting our coffee. They have a number of shirts, blankets, jewelry, local stones and art for sale. High Desert Cafe has two separate counters - one for coffee and tea drinks and the other one for food. The food menu has a variety of sandwiches, burgers, salads, breakfast items, smoothies and ice cream. It was early, so we ordered breakfast burritos and coffee on it. The kitchen staff was nice and chatted with us while they cooked our food. There is a small dining area where you can eat your meal when it is ready. High Desert Cafe is a nice hidden gem to stop by if you are passing through Monticello.

I really liked this little cafe in Monticello! I was staying in an airbnb out here so I dropped by…read morethis spot in the morning while on a road trip to get breakfast. They had all the basic breakfast items, things like omelettes and pancakes, etc. They had a decent list of drinks too, and even though it wasn't on the menu they did make me a lavender london fog since they had the ingredients for it. The food was very filling and I left happy! The inside gives off a diner vibe, but slightly more upscale/indie? And they sell some independent products (e.g. lip balm, recipe books, etc.). Bathroom was pretty decent too, but there's only one stall so note that you may have to wait if a few folks are also dining there (was pretty quiet the random weekday morning I cam though). Plenty of free street parking available outside too. Overall it's a cute little spot for brunch if you're passing through Monticello.

Small town business at its best. Modest decor but wonderful service and food. Go for the chili…read moreburger!

Hand cut fries- 5 stars. Yummy. Fry sauce- 5 stars. Just…read morelike every self-respecting Utah restaurant should have! Service-4.5 stars. Polite and courteous. Kids meal 4 stars. Came with a baby soft serve cone which was perfect. Burger- 2 stars. I expect a really good burger at a home-town burger joint and these were not that. The meat patty was clearly a frozen convenience style patty you would expect at a gas station. No fresh meat. So disappointed! And still cost $13! Salad- 2 stars. The lettuce was starting to brown on the edges. The chicken was chopped up and nothing special. Vinaigrette was fine. But, again for $13 I expected better. Big disconnect between the prices and the quality.

There's nothing like the flavor captured in this mango curry!! It's like if you had a combination…read moreof mango sticky rice with yellow curry that tastes phenomenal with the fresh crunchy vegetables and the tender chicken. Service was great- even though I stopped by close to closing, staff was so friendly and the food was still served steaming hot. There's some lovely open wooden architecture here that make it a great place for conversations of any kind- dates, family outings, a quiet personal meal, or more!

Do NOT get any pork dish here. The server informed me they mainly serve beef or chicken - which…read moremeans the pork stays in the freezer much longer. I got the pork pad thai and it was below average. The pork tasted stale, rancid, and gamey. The dish noodles themselves were just ok. Ambiance was calm, servers were sweet. They only had one chef, didn't have sushi and a number of other dishes when I went in on a Friday afternoon, though. Not sure if it was poor timing or if it is usually like that. Bottom line: This may be a historically local favorite, but it is certainly not up to par with other places. Apparently the quality has gone down over the last couple years, unsure what changed. If you're visiting from out of town and are craving Thai food, go to Arches Thai in Moab, UT - WAY better food for similar price. It is worth the extra drive, trust me.

Great place to eat breakfast or brunch, just off the highway at the north end of Bluff. Check the…read morehours and days open before you plan on it. FOOD: Excellent. The four of us all had different things, and nobody had any complaints. My breakfast burrito was a little unconventional (a green chili sauce and a spicy gravy on the side) but very, very good. SERVICE: Okay, friendly, maybe a little inexperienced. Also waited a long time to have the check-and-card picked up (ended up going to the front counter). AMBIANCE: It's a cafe. The windows overlook a big dirt parking lot. The place was clean and tidy, though, and I was looking for a good breakfast, not a luxurious setting. NET-NET: I would go back any time I was passing through. Our friends recommended it, and I will, too.

I had breakfast and lunch here three days in a row, it's so good. Navajo taco with carnitas. Blue…read morecorn pancakes. Green chili chicken soup. EGGS ATSIDI- Tender Navajo frybread, seasoned local Anasazi beans, Pork Carnitas, two eggs-any style, crowned with Green Chili Hollandaise sauce. Excellent!! I'll be back, every time I'm in town.

If you're looking for one of those burgers that's so good and so greasy you end up using a stack of…read morenapkins, this is the place. My partner and I both ordered the Cowboy Jalapeño Cheeseburger. He had the tater tots and a large soda, and I went with the french fries and a large chocolate shake. The burger absolutely blew me away. I love a good burger, and this one shot straight to the top of my list. It was juicy, flavorful, perfectly messy, and worth every napkin. And the fries... don't even get me started. I honestly don't think I've ever had fries quite like these. Crispy on the outside, fluffy inside, and incredibly addictive. This place just screams local in all the best ways. There's no indoor seating but there are plenty of shaded picnic tables outside that make for a great place to enjoy your meal. Summer hours are 11:00 a.m. to 8:00 p.m. If you're anywhere near Moab, do yourself a favor and stop here. This is the kind of burger you'll be thinking about long after you've left town.

Famous burger joint in Moab. Lots of outdoor seating in the shade and under trees…read more - Burger was good but was slapped together and all the ingredients fell off as well as the bun falling apart. It was a mess on both of our burgers. -Tater Tots were cooked perfectly and were delicious. Next time I'll try chili fries instead. Shakes are killer!

Great food and friendly, efficient staff in a fun rustic outdoor setting. Would definitely returnread more

This is a great place to sit and enjoy dinner. The food is pretty good, I wouldn't say it's…read moreanything special but it's pretty good. The service is GREAT and they are so sweet and welcoming. I really would recommend going here to eat.

Driving through town looked busy with a lot of families there , friendly staff. Got a double…read morecheeseburger 10 out of 10 season great dressed well love the condiments

Hot day, driving south and I saw a place to get ice cream! I had my heart set on a root beer float…read more Got it...for the price, paying for soda, not much ice cream. Next time I'll listen to the customer who said she has been by 3 times for the shakes..guess that is why they call it the Shake shack. Other people sat down for burgers and cups of ice cream..a hopping busy here! Service was good and moved along quickly with all the orders.