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    Rustler's Restaurant

    3.5 (404 reviews)
    Closed 7:00 am - 9:00 pm

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    Emma S.

    Pretty good food! We got the combination plate which came with ribs and chicken and we got sides of a corn bread muffin and fries. The ribs were fine, the corn bread muffin was okay but a little flavorless, but the fries were really good.

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    Denise S.

    In the tiny town of Tropic, Utah this was a real find! For dinner we all had loaded potatoes with brisket. The service and food were fabulous! So we returned the next morning for breakfast. Still had great service and breakfast was perfect! Requested extra crispy bacon and it was just like I prefer it! Great stop. Attached grocery store for necessities and ice cream!

    Corinna B.

    We were on our way to Bryce Canyon and this was one of the options outside of the park for lunch. We were seated right away and the restaurant was not busy. Our server was very attentive. I got the chicken caesar salad and it was alright. My chicken was a bit overcooked, but the dressing and rest of the salad was good. Coffee was tasty. There is only one bathroom available so when it gets busy I'm sure it could be a little annoying.

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    Susan H.

    This is a solid place for a good meal. Clean and staff is friendly and helpful. We started with Fried Green Beans which were my favorite of everything! So crispy and the green beans were tender yet not overcooked. My husband ordered Chicken Quesadilla which was a huge portion and quite tasty! There was plenty of chicken in the oooey gooey cheese! My Cheeseburger and Onion RIngs really hit the spot. Nice medium sear on the burger and still juicy. Onion rings were crispy rings with actual onions inside. Great experience and good food!

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    Dr B.

    Staying in Tropic, UT we were able to walk to the restaurant. So many items to choose from. Wife had the alfredo, said it was the best she's ever had (and she has eaten a lot of pasta). Had the country fried steak, loved the country gravy on it, you get 2 sides with it as well. Subanna, our server was very pleasant and gave us great service.

    Asia H.

    My girlfriend and I spent 4th of July weekend in Bryce Canyon, UT. On 7/5 we went hiking at mossy cave trail and decided to find a restaurant nearby for breakfast. This is what brought us to Rustlers Restaurant, from the moment we arrived the hateful energy was perceived but I am one to give people the benefit of the doubt and also a chance to correct their behavior. When we arrived we sat in the waiting area waiting to be sat or even just greeted for more than 5 min the hostess walked past made eye contact with my girlfriend but still did not greet us, shortly after an older white gentleman walked in he was immediately greeted and sat she then returned and asked us if we had been helped which was a pretty redundant question since you watched us sit here and knew you didn't help us but like I said I gave her the benefit of the doubt maybe she got busy? She sat us at our table and another server came to greet us and take our order she was very pleasant and I wish I got her name because I don't want this review in anyway to reflect on her, we later found out she was the acting manager so if that helps you identify her know that she was kind and her service was perfectly acceptable however, this other server/hostess acted disgustingly our entire visit. After our server(manager) brought our drinks I forgot to ask for straws so when server(hostess) walked by I asked her for the straws she made eye contact with me as I asked but didn't reply and kept walking so I wasn't sure if she heard my request but she did in fact come back with the straws set them on the table without a word, I thanked her although she probably didn't even hear me because she walked away as quickly as she dropped the straws to us. Weird behavior for someone in service but again I let it slide maybe she's just in a hurry. After we finished our meal and paid our check my girlfriend noticed I hadn't finished my drink I suggested we take it to go, I waited for our server(manager) but server(hostess) passed by first so I asked her for a to go cup she nodded and went to the back, when she returned she had plates of food for her table but no cup, no problem her hands were full right? She went to the back again then returned to another table to close out their check, still no cup, she left and returned again to clear their table, no cup. She left returned again with cleaning supplies to clean the table she cleared still no cup. At this point I'm thinking surely she forgot so after she wiped the table I called out to her politely and said "excuse me" she made eye contact I began to say " we asked you for a to go cup not sure if you forgot" but I could not finish my sentence because while I spoke and held her eye contact she continued to walk away and ignore me. That is when I could no longer make excuses for her behavior and I got up to look for the manager, her behavior and attitude was beyond nasty. I am unsure if her issue with us was that we were BLACK or that we were GAY. Regardless the reason, this is who is employed at Rustlers Restaurant DO NOT EAT HERE THIS IS NOT A SAFE OR WELCOMING PLACE. If I could leave zero stars I absolutely would

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    Great service and food - Renee Sam was very attentive to a single woman traveling alone - highly recommended

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    Ate three times while visiting Bryce Canyon. Food quantities were huge and the steaks were very good. Just a great place to eat

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    We ate lunch here. The service was friendly and quick. We had 2 of the lunch specials. It came out very hot.

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    Food was amazing. I would recommend it to anyone. Good place to stop and enjoy an awesome meal

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    Great service and we never had a half full drink. We had the chicken fried steak and it was good.

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    Everything was perfect! The staff, the food, the service and decor! Everything was cooked perfectly! Best stop by far on this roadtrip!

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    Fast and Friendly Service! We had a terrific breakfast. I recommend the All American or Biscuits and Gravy.

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