Exceeded every expectation! Yelpers, what's the beef? This should be a hard 4 stars, if not higher. I requested to sit outside to take in the stunning views of Zion. They weren't able to seat me outside, but gave me a table with a view. James was my server and he was excellent. I had the shrimp cocktail, petite filet, au gratin potatoes, and a crème brûlée for dessert. The shrimp was cooked just right , and the cocktail sauce was tangy and flavorful (some can be a little spicy for my tastebuds, but this was perfect). I ordered the petite filet medium, and it came out just right. It was seasoned simply, letting the steak do its work, just as it should be. The potatoes au gratin were very good. I think they would have been enhanced if they had been in a more shallow dish so they got a wee bit crispier, but I enjoyed them as is. I forgot to snap a picture of the crème brûlée, but it was excellent, served with some berries which were perfectly ripe. The only part of my experience that wasn't perfect was the timing between the appetizer and the entree, which was a bit too quick. I greatly enjoyed this restaurant, and would highly recommend it to any visitor of Zion! read more

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The food was incredible and atmosphere was everything we wanted. It's pricey, but it is fine dining in a national park. Our server JT was very kind and friendly. read more

We had a wonderful dinner and experience with JT who waited on us nonstop. We will definitely come back for great food and great people there! read more

Excellent. Beautiful decor, splendid wait staff , & delicious food. We were looking for an intimate dining experience during our road trip in the area and this restaurant seemed to offer everything we needed. It was a pleasant surprise to find this amazing restaurant despite its mediocre ratings. The steaks were prepared to the perfection & the Chilean Sea Bass was delicious. The berry & Caesar salad was prepared to the perfection. The cocktails were excellent & the wines were great. Highly recommend if you are in the Zion National Park area. read more

Switchback Grille - Bars Near Me - Springdale, Utah

We visited Zion from January 3-5, 2025. Our usual go-to for a quick 3-day, 2-night glamping trip is Under Canvas, but since it was closed, we stayed at White Bison Resort (check out my review on that). Unlike Under Canvas, White Bison Resort doesn't have an on-site restaurant, and we didn't feel like BBQing over our fire pit this time, so we relied on local restaurants in Springdale, the closest town. Switchback welcomed us without a reservation. When you walk in, there's a gift shop on the right (we grabbed some water bottles there for our stay after dinner), and you can see directly into the kitchen through a window in front of you, which was a nice touch. The host stand is to the left, but no one was there to greet us since the staff was busy seating other guests. It might help to have two hosts to avoid this. After a short wait, we were seated. The atmosphere was warm and cozy, with lodge-style decor and soft lighting. Our waiter was friendly and outgoing. The menu looked fantastic--we didn't even need to check photos online to decide what to order. My husband had the steak, and I went with the trout. Everything was fresh and delicious. Sorry, no photos--we were focused on enjoying the meal! I highly recommend Switchback for its flavorful, high-quality food. Service was reasonably quick once we were seated, and we left full and happy (we didn't have room for dessert, which is rare for us). The owners also operate Dulivia and Jack's Bar. We ate at Dulivia the second night--check out my review on that as well. One drawback: they don't allow dogs. We left ours in the car with the windows cracked. Fortunately, the weather was mild, so our dog was comfortable. However, this could be a challenge for visitors traveling with pets. Many resorts don't allow dogs to stay in cabins unattended, and without dog-friendly dining options, choices are limited. Springdale hasn't quite figured that part out yet--heated, dog-friendly patios would make a big difference. We ran into the same issue at Dulivia but managed thanks to the perfect weather. Obviously, we all know that leaving a dog in the car is not an option during extreme heat or cold, so it's something to keep in mind when you're wanting to eat out in Springdale. Overall, Switchback and Dulivia were fantastic dinner spots--great food and friendly service. Just be prepared for a potential wait and plan ahead if you're traveling with a dog. For breakfast (in case you're wondering), we ate at Deep Creek Coffee Company. It was quick, hassle-free, and delicious--perfect for a casual sit-down café experience before heading out for the day. read more

AGAIN hands down, the best steakhouse we've visited. We came for our (as of now) yearly visit to this establishment and we had our same server, James. He was amazing as usual, perfect service! This visit the restaurant was packed, I think because of the music festival in town, but the service was spot-on. This time we got the calamari to start, the meatloaf with mashed potatoes, creamed spinach and the cut of the day which was a 16oz strip. The other cut of the day was a 24oz cowboy and boy was it large! We'll try that next time, if it's the cut of the day. The steak was on point and cooked to perfection. The meatloaf was also really good! The tomato slice on top was a nice touch and added some good flavor. We'll be back next year! read more

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Better than expected for a restaurant in basically a nice strip mall with attached souvenir shop. Food was delicious; expensive but well prepared. Cocktails were also very good. Staff was attentive even when a much larger group arrived. One of us raved about the steak prepared precisely to order. So large there was no need for ala crate side dish. The dining area is very appropriate to the Zion -western beef theme. read more

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We saw this while driving up to Mt Zion. Coming back we went in for dinner. We ordered the Rib Eye, Roasted Potatoes and Cobb Salad. The food came in a timely manner. The steak was so good, tasty and tender. We devoured it in no time. We will surely dine in whenever we are in the area. Service is up to par. read more

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After driving 7+ hours, Switchback Grille was the perfect way to relax and ease into the holiday weekend. In full disclosure, I had actually intended to dine at another restaurant but learned it was closed after walking a mile to get there. In hindsight, I'm glad that happened because I walked a bit further and arrived at what just might be the beast restaurant in Springdale! Upon entering Switchback Grille, I was welcomed by the host and promptly seated at a quiet table with soft instrumental music playing in the background. I was dining alone so the relaxing vibe was appreciated. I started the meal with a Tanquerey 10 neat while I looked over the diverse menu and decided what to order. All the food here looked amazing, so I encourage everyone to choose what you're in the mood for. I opted for the Pan-Roasted Scottish Salmon which came stacked over sautéed spinach and mashed potato pancake. Paired with an order of fresh bread and a glass of Paraducci "True Grit" Petite Sirah, this made for a top notch meal! 5 stars. I'll be back. read more

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Great little steak house in a beautiful town. Can't beat the views out the large windows and beautiful fireplace

First time dining here. Our last night at Zion to celebrate our daughter going into high school and our family end of summer vacation. Although we didn't have reservations, they were able to seat us right away. Our waitress Britney (and waiter) were friendly, knowledgeable about the menu. Appies: calamari and Caesar salad Main meal: 2 petite filet mignon (medium-rare), peppercorn gravy sauce, bacon wrapped meatloaf napoleon. Grilled asparagus and mashed potatoes. 2 House Merlot. 3 waters. Meals were cooked to perfection! Definitely will recommend and come back. Thank you! #Bacon Wrapped Meatloaf Napoleon #Petite Filet Mignon #Calamari #Caesar Salad read more

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We had an excellent meal here. The Salmon entree was perfectly prepared and the presentation was elegant. We had the side of asparagus, and that was also quite good. Other members of our party shared the berry salad ( quite large, in fact a meal in itself). Again, tasty and beautifully presented. They also had the three meat meatloaf and that was quite flavorful. The service was very attentive. Our server, Raljoy, made sure we had a perfect dining experience. If you are visiting Zion, I highly recommend you give this restaurant a try. read more

Got the calamari, sea bass and spaghetti with buffalo meatballs. The calamari was fine (even if not the crispiest outside or tender inside), but the sea bass wasn't flaky or soft and the couscous that came with it was too salty. The spaghetti and meatballs were too salty as well, to the point where the saltiness spoiled any bits of flavor that was there. The service was also lacking -- was left feeling bloated and unsatisfied and when we mentioned the food was off, the server shrugged and left with the bill. Front hostess wasn't efficient getting us seated either even though it wasn't busy when we were there. If you're looking for a nice dinner around Zion, would highly recommend Spotted Dog (a few blocks down) instead! Better food, amazing service, serene ambience and way more worth the price. read more

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Outstanding ! Great Steaks, Excellent Service - Everything You Expect from a Quality Steakhouse. Our server was the absolute BEST - Sherry , made my day ! It was a pleasure to cross paths, Ordered appetizers - Grilled Octopus with Potatoes & Cherry Tomatoes - Huge pieces cooked just right, tender yummmm. We also had the Burrata with a "To Die For Pesto Sauce" with Pine Nuts- We were full after the app's - HA So Delicious The Main Course was All Natural Rib-Eye & Cut of the Day (New York Strip with Blue Cheese and Crispy Onions) Sides Au Gratin Potatoes & Fresh Asparagus - Everything was Great. See my Photos, they tell the story of how good it was. If our looking for a Good Steak House in Zion, this is where you need to go. read more

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The food is amazing, but the service was poor. It took us 45 minutes to get cocktails and an hour and a half to get any food on the table. The waitress seemed irritated with her situation, whatever that was. Maybe they were shorthanded, but they put a lot of stress on our anniversary dinner. Our server, Amber, could've done so much more to make our very special dinner more enjoyable. It seems like people are either missing common sense or proper training. For the prices they charge, the service should've been much more professional. read more

After 60 years of marriage my wife and I agreed this was the worst cut of "Prime" steak we have ever had in a restauran.

What is spectacular restaurant. A beautiful space, with incomparable views of the surrounding mountains, in a room with Southwest decor, on steroids. Now let's get to the food: Aged steaks, six different fish entrées, salads large enough to share with a small family, and entrées in every category, plus a great wine selection, beer selection, craft cocktails, and many desserts. Service is also spot on. A thoroughly enjoyable experience. read more

Switchback Grille - Sea Scallops app, up close and personal. 3 per order. - Bars Near Me - Springdale, Utah

Had the perfect Thanksgiving dinner at this restaurant. Beautiful window table with incredible views. Steven was the perfect server. Helpful and friendly without being intrusive. Husband enjoyed his cocktail which was perfectly crafted. I had wine which was definitely overpriced (as was the food really). However, the whole experience made it worth every penny. I have an aversion to restaurants smelling sickly sweet from candied yams or marshmallow sweet potatoes at Thanksgiving. No hint of that at Switchback Grille! If you go after dark and just want to eat dinner, you might balk at the prices. My review is based on our whole experience. I had called ahead and requested a window table. Without any guarantee. My request was accommodated. From the moment we were welcomed until the moment we left, all of the staff were wonderful. Together with the views and delicious dinner it was practically perfect in every way. read more

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This is a nice steakhouse and place for dinner in Springdale, at the entrance to Zion. It is hardly a great steakhouse and is very overpriced, especially for the quality, but it is good, especially if one wants to have a festive, nice meal with cocktails when in this area. For that, it really has little or no competition, so it gets points for that. The steaks are good, but hardly outstanding. Beet salad was very good. Cocktails are good but a bit rough. We had Manhattans, a usual steakhouse drink for us, ans they were quite enjoyable but decent rather than great. Decor and ambience are nice and fit the bill well for having a fancy meal when in the area, and they have big windows offering some nice views of the Zion landscape. Service was good and friendly. read more

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Food is OK. Service OK I'd rather go to a food truck. Just wasn't the quality I hoped. read more

Food was ok. View was very nice thats why we came here but the mushrooms had no flavor at all. Asparagus no flavor just salty. My dads steak was overcooked and burned. My sisters meatballs were super salty. My creamed corn was ok it could've been better and the only thing that was delicious were the scallops. For the price you pay I wouldn't recommend this place. I would only come back for wine and a good view. read more

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Hostess was not polite, cute and upset she had customers and instead of revived customers she turned them away. I had reservations but chose to leave and patronize another local eatery. She was not nice read more

After a long day hiking Angel's Landing in Zion National Park we were famished and had an amazing meal here. The service was top notch. Everything was cooked to perfection - fresh vegetables were Al Dente, so good! My Pan Roasted Chicken was crispy on the outside and tender inside. My friends' Mahi Mahi was so delicious and she said the Mai Tai was better than Hawaii's - birthplace of the Mai Tai! btw, we are from Hawaii. Prices are on the higher end but worth it! Free parking after 4pm in the parking lot. Highly recommend! read more

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This was for Kevin the server . He was awesome and his customer service was the best . My shrimp cocktail was delicious. read more

Do you love Cracker Barrel but want a slightly more upscale (by that I mean super expensive) option with decent steak, mediocre beverage options, and nice and very well meaning staff? This place is for you! Love seafood, especially fresh trout prepared in a way that invokes memories of campfires and hearty western cooking? Don't get the trout here. It will change the way you view fish forever and not in a good way--the goopy sauce, glob of spinach, and chunks of potatoes need some serious rethinking to do justice to a $38 dish. read more

Loved our experience at Switchback Grille. Made reservations ahead of time at open table and we were seated immediately. Incredibly attentive servers-Our plates were taken within a few minutes of us finishing a course. Servers were always within reach. The food was impeccable. Maybe it was the hike to angels landing that day or the phenomenal cooking of the chefs, but that house fillet, chowder of the day, mixed veggies, mashed potatoes, and creme brûlée were all cooked to perfection. read more

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The ambiance was up scale yet comfortable. Service a bit inconsistent. Appetizers came before drinks. Anjou old fashion tasty. Seems to be low on staff and training in new bartender. $$$$ overall. Crab cakes and calamari were excellent. Main courses were big enough to share with generous portions. read more

The food was delicious from the salads to the mains to the dessert and coffee! The ambiance is lovely as it is quieter than most restaurants in Springdale. And the Service was perfect. All great steakhouses are expensive...Switchback is well worth it. I highly recommend. read more

Roasted chicken with mashed potatoes and glazed carrots......greasy chicken that was tough, no carrots and watered down tasteless potatoes.......ordered CHOCOLATE banana bread pudding.....not choc he said I think there's a couple chocolate chips in there Don't Waste your money!!!!! read more

The vibe here is upscale and established. The service is amazing. This was a great steakhouse to be at. Great for small or big groups. read more

Switchback Grille - Bars Near Me - Springdale, Utah

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Great place for very good food and service. Our best meal of the trip! The tomato basil bisque was the best ever. read more

We were very excited to try Switchback Grille. A good friend recommended the steakhouse. They had a table ready for us when we arrived and seated us without a wait. The view's out to the park are really nice. We started with the crab cakes for an appetizer which was good. My wife had the swordfish and I had the 12oz filet. Both our meals were overcooked, which was a shame. The sides of creamed spinach and corn were dripping in sauce and not really edible. There are better places in Springdale for dinner. read more

We had been trying to come out here so many times but they were unfortunately closed due to several reasons and we finally were able to catch them this time around. Visited for my Ultra 50k and stopped to have this for my pre race dinner. The atmosphere felt on the fancy side and the staff were nice. Everything tasted great except for maybe the potatoes. The steak was great quality meat and perfectly cooked. I would suggest having the plates come out hot because by the time they would hit the table, the food would become Luke warm due to the A.C. blasting. Otherwise this place was good and the meat was taste worthy. They are planning on expanding their restaurant to have an Italian side to it which will be cool to see whenever we head back out to Utah. read more

Switchback Grille - Bars Near Me - Springdale, Utah

Came here on our Zion trip. It is a very nice restaurant with a beautiful panoramic view of the mountains. We got the calamari appetizer and grape spinach salad to start. The calamari was okay, not as crispy as I would have liked. The salad was tasty and I loved the champagne vinaigrette dressing. I ordered the pan-seared Chilean sea bass (fresh) on top of gnocchi & peas. The sea bass was delicious and tasted very fresh but I really didn't like the gnocchi. My husband got their cut of the day, the Waygu beef steak. It wasn't as tender and flavorful as he had hoped and imagined. I believe the ribeye or NY strip would have been a better choice. Service was amazing. Our waiter was very attentive and nice. Do know that this is a higher end restaurant so it is expensive! The steaks come as is with no sides, those would be a la carte. read more

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First off, you would typically be seated & served water or order your drinks. Here, NOPE, almost 10 mins passed & we had to waved down a waiter for some water. A few mins later, a waiter came over & asked if we would like some sparkling water, thought that's the kind of water they serve here. After he poured it, it was $6 for that sparkling water. It would've been nicely informed that it would've been extra before he poured it cuz HONESTLY we asked for water that we haven't been served yet. Next thing is, a few items on the menu are way overpriced for what it's worth. Like the ribeye was like $50 and it was dainty and tasteless, NO SIDES are included. THE ONLY THING THAT WAS GOOD GOOD WAS THE : bacon wrapped meatloaf Napoleon! Witch is a mixture meat of veal, buffalo, & pork. read more

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We spent Thanksgiving week in Zion and had our Thanksgiving dinner here. I made reservations in early to mid October. There were people around the lobby who didn't plan ahead and expected tables at 7pm on Thanksgiving in the lobby area and weren't able to be accommodated because the place was fully booked. Kudos to the incredibly patient Hostess who tried to accommodate those people, she was trying to fit in who she could while being respectful to the wait staff etc. Now about the food. It was amazing! Everything tasted and looked amazing! We don't normally go to restaurants on holidays because we understand restaurants will be swamped and the food is never as good as it usually is but Switchback totally impressed us! The service wasn't as prompt as they most likely are on non holidays but we understood and thanked the staff for coming in on a holiday. I also appreciated how they offered a traditional Thanksgiving menu along with their regular dinner menu. My family ordered from the regular menu. Our steaks were cooked to the ordered temp and seasoned perfectly. My daughter loved her salmon and I loved that salmon was offered on the kids menu. Beet Salad was fine, maybe the kitchen was at the end of one of the ingredients. The potatoes au gratin were insanely delicious. I've never had them before that night but wow. Blew me away. read more

My husband and I were hoping for a nice dinner and honestly I would have rather gone to Applebee's. We live in Vegas so maybe our expectations are high but for $200, this meal was absolutely awful. The ambiance was the only redeeming factor in the entire experience. Oh and the fact that the servers had on Halloween costumes, it was a cute touch. I don't have a photo of it but the creamed corn was SO tiny for the price. Potatoes au gratin were a huge thumbs down, they were obviously sitting for quite awhile. Our food was cold, sirloins were over cooked (we wanted medium rare but got well done!!) and cold, the service was abysmal. We didn't get our cocktails until we were well into our entrees. A complete waste of money and an overall odd experience. Go to Oscar's or Zion Noodle and Pizza if you're in Springdale. read more

Switchback Grille - A waste of money - Bars Near Me - Springdale, Utah

MAKE A RESERVATION. Don't chance it. Don't try to walk in. This place is popular, and for a reason. Switchback is an upscale restaurant with a focus on meats and fresh fish. We came in a Tuesday and it was super busy. Even though we were incredibly early the host was kind enough to get us in early. The star here in the service. Everyone is professional and attentive and exactly what you could ask for in an upscale restaurant anywhere. The restaurant has bread service, which is oddly paired with a balsamic dressing. I'm still not sure on the reasoning for the combo. The bread is fantastic on its own. We ordered the crab cakes as an app, and they were perfection. I ordered their house specialty of bacon-wrapped meatloaf, layered with grilled tomatoes and surrounded by mashed potatoes. It was very good and dramatically plated but extremely hard to eat since the tomatoes were so thick and there was literally nowhere to cut my food. It was also an enormous portion. I took 2/3 home in a box. Highly recommend this dish if you're trying to feed a small family on a dime. My husband fared better with the fresh fish special--dover sole stuffed with crab on a bed of pesto mashed potato's and garlic spinach. He cleaned his plate, but did comment that while everything was good he just was not sure it went together as a dish. The ambiance is superb. It was night when we visited but I understand the view is superb. If you're looking for something upscale or celebratory while visiting Zion this is a great choice. read more

Switchback Grille - Dover sole stuffed with crab - Bars Near Me - Springdale, Utah

Late in the season, Switchback was open and welcoming. We walked in for an early dinner, after going to two other restaurants that said that they were open on their recordings, but when we arrived had closed for the week or for the entire season. We admired the paintings and artwork on the way back to the restaurant, and the jewelry in a display case. We got a great table by the window, which looks out onto a rock garden in a spacious high ceilinged-room with a fireplace. I had checed the menus online and was prepared for high prices. I liked the iPad Drinks Menu, and got a regular Margarita, which included Grand Marnier, which normally makes it a Cadillac, and for just $14. Compared to Vegas prices, this was a bargain. The lovely waitress, Rosemary brought the drink immediately, as well as bread for the table. We had eaten a late lunch, so appetizers were not in order, and we went straight to the main menu. I got the Stuffed Chicken, while my husband ordered the Bacon-wrapped meatloaf, both reasonably priced at 27 and 21 dollars apiece. These each included the side dishes. We spent a few moments enjoying the artwork on the walls and reviewing the sights of the day. The meatloaf was a juicy combination of veal, pork and beef, and the bacon added to its rich savory flavor. The potatoes were creamy and accompanied by gravy. I found my vegetables perfectly tender, and the chicken lean and flavored with rosemary. These were large portions to us, and we easily had half of our meals left over. For dessert we chose the Creme Brulee, and found it sweet, creamy and rich after breaking the caramelized shell. We really unexpectedly enjoyed this restaurant, and will come back again when we visit. read more

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We had a wonderful dinner at Switchback Grille during our stay in Springdale. We made the mistake of thinking we could just walk in the evening before - oops! Due to COVID and limited seating, they were only taking customers with reservations. Luckily, I was able to score a reservation for the next day. Upon arrival, we were seated right away and our server (forgot his name but he was a lovely Filipino man!) took our drink orders and recited all the specials of the evening. We were given some fresh bread, too! For our entrees, I had the Chilean sea bass (DELICIOUS, highlight of the night), husband had the Manhattan strip steak, and our little one had the spaghetti from the kids' menu. We also had a few cocktails and they brought out an ice cream sundae for my son's dessert. The entire meal and dining experience was really enjoyable. Great ambiance, great service, and terrific food. Definitely would return and highly recommend to others. read more

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