We're here for a marathon which was also to pick up all the gear and bibs. Afterward we took a little stroll to check out the gift shop which was very cute. Loads of amazing American indian artifacts, gifts, pottery, jewelry and so much more. Hence we noticed the restaurant. It's towards the end of it. I think there's also an entrance from the hotel, which is part of it. We walked in to check out the menu and decided to try it out. Checked in with the hostess and added our name to the waitlist. It was about 20-25 minutes. It was fine, more time to browse the store. There's also an area that you could wait outside with a view of the mountains and plains but it was dark and pitch black. Once we were buzzed and seated. The table already had a carafe of iced water on it. All the tables did. Menu wise, limited but some nice dishes. Don't know if it changes seasonal or it's the same menu. Food wise, went with the Arizona fried chicken. Three pieces tossed in a southwestern batter and deep fried. Served with jalapeños slices. Also a choice of fries, mash potatoes or white rice and seasoned veggies which was corn. And a piece of grilled Arizona bread which is similar to pita bread. Chicken was quite nice and juicy. Batter was good, not too much of it and a nice crunch. It was quite nice. Also had a bowl of soup which was like chicken tortillas without tortilla chips. That was quite nice as well. And an order of the chili beans con carne. A southwestern favorite which was a bowl of chili with shredded cheese and onions and served a side. The beef was flavorful and very hearty. Food was good, service was great. All the staff were very friendly. We asked about breakfast but it's only served for hotel guest. As well as meals after 7pm. Also, they don't have alcohol. Non alcoholic, yes. read more

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Despite being the only choice for dining when staying at The View hotel, it wasn't too bad. I had their "chili beans con carne" entree, also known as simply "chili" back east, and it was good. The mix of meat to beans was generous and it tasted like the chili my mom used to make. My taste has moved on since that time, however, and I've had better, more flavorful bowls through the years. My wife's tacos were "standard lunchroom fare" she could have made at home. Still, the food was filling and the service was good. The view during dinner was amazing and served to distract us from the less-than-stellar meal. I recommend it for the view. read more

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Best dinner view in all monument valley! Heard a lot of negative reviews on here and was skeptical about what our experience would be. First off you must respect that you are among the Navajo community on their land and within their culture. They have a different style of service that is not what we expect in traditional formal hotel dining and instead is more casual or diner style experience. Our server was lovely. When we teased her about getting us the best table in the place. she giggled and said "take your pick" allowing us to picked the table we wanted... which was so nice. We placed our order and the food arrived hot and delicious. My daughter and I had the chicken fried steak with mashed potatoes and gravy which was pure comfort food. My son had a hamburger with fries and my spouse the chicken sandwich. They both loved their meals as well. Our only wish was for a desert to finish out the meal which they don't offer. We would definitely eat here again if staying in the area. read more

The View Restaurant - Best dinner view!!! - American Near Me - Monument Valley, Utah

I wish they didn't make this review so difficult to write. When you are out here at Monument Valley you have no choice but to dine here or drive over to Goulding's Resort. And just like when you're trapped at the airport or the movie theaters, you will have to pay extraordinarily high prices for subpar food. The Grilled Ham and Cheese Sandwich I ordered was $18.99. I thought that was a safe choice but it was a horrible sandwich - the cheese wasn't even melted and the bread was really low quality. I would recommend the Fry Bread. I knew I was going to be having that at other meals though. Sodas cost, I believe $5 which is so steep! The free breakfast offered to us as guests of the cabins was extremely mediocre. Also, a very unfortunate downside of the restaurant is they don't offer lunch service. However, the setting here is absolutely stunning. The restaurant has large windows and you can look out at the beautiful sights of Monument Valley while you dine as the light is changing. It's really special. Our server was so sweet and kind. She offered us suggestions and gave my sons a clever idea about mixing mayo, ketchup and Tabasco as a dip for fries. (They loved it.) Try to ignore the menu prices, don't expect amazing food, and just appreciate that you will be dining in a truly beautiful locale for a meal or two. read more

The View Restaurant - The grilled ham/cheese sandwich was not good - American Near Me - Monument Valley, Utah

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The View Hotel is amazing but as most people know the restaurant food is sub-par. We went in with low expectations so we weren't expecting much. The servers were very friendly and of course the view in the restaurant is amazing. I ordered the green chilies chicken sandwich, thinking it was going to have some sort of special sauce on it, but what was delivered was a regular grilled piece of chicken with a little cup of green chilies to add onto the sandwich. The fries that came with it were plentiful and looked good, but weirdly enough there was just no taste. I kept having to add salt to the fries to give them flavor. Husband ordered the chicken fried steak with a side of vegetables. the vegetables looked like they just got taken out of a bag of frozen vegetables that you buy at the store. The food wasn't so bad to where we couldn't eat it, but it's definitely not food that has been prepped or seasoned. As people have mentioned many times in these reviews, it's obvious that the food comes from some sort of food preparation company like Sysco Foods. The View Hotel is in the middle of the Navajo nation, in the middle of nowhere so that obviously has something to do with not having a more distinguished menu. read more

The View Restaurant - American Near Me - Monument Valley, Utah

Excellent service and as the name suggests, stunning views. Food is ok. Typical prepared food sold at a premium. But it was good and with this view, I don't mind being a captive audience. read more

The View Restaurant - Breakfast buffet for guests... oatmeal and sausage with some potatoes. - American Near Me - Monument Valley, Utah

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The food is just terrible and unfortunately there is not much options around. Their breakfast almost makes me dislike food first time in my life. Dinner is ordered salmon which smells slightly rotten. Service is almost none besides bring food to table. We have to drive to 45 miles away Bluff one day for lunch and dinner, another day to Kayenta. read more

Food is just adequate but the view makes it easier to swallow. Had the tacos and they were pricey but eatable.

Even though there aren't many options on the menu and everything is a bit on the unhealthy side , we still had a great time at this restaurant! The server was super attentive and friendly, which made the experience even better. We ordered two burgers, and they hit the spot. Simple, but we left happy! read more

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I struggle between giving a 4 or a 4. I will with a 4, because the view is worth a $M! I had the chicken guacamole sandwich and fries and it was pretty good. My friend had the chicken fried steak, he said it was lousy and the mashed potatoes were cold. Service was good, waitress was friendly and on top of everything. If there was a better place to go within walking distance I would go there tonight, but since there isn't - we will try The View again tonight! read more

Not too many dining options in the area. Since we stayed at the hotel, we took advantage of the free morning breakfast. It's a very basic continental breakfast. Some of us brought our own packaged tuna, mustard/ Mayo to make egg salad, and our own coffee packets. The coffee served is very watery and the hot water dispenser spits out a lot of coffee grinds. The dinner is sub par and pricey for what you get. Our party said the chili was pretty decent. The chicken salad was sub par and the few chicken slices looked like French fries slivers. A few people in the party asked for salmon as well as other patrons but they were out. My fried chicken was over cooked and the meat was dry. I asked for broccoli as my sides and the server said it comes pre mixed. Unfortunately the mixed veggies was frozen mixed cauliflower, broccoli, and carrots but veggie scoop didn't have any broccoli. I told the server and they said they would need to ask the manager to go talk to the kitchen. They did come out with a tiny portion of broccoli and it was quite mushy / over cooked and bland. None of our food was served hot. Since we only had 1 other dinner option nearby, we decided to eat here and lower expectations. read more

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Is this the best food you'll ever eat? No.... But it's good enough! This is a somewhat remote hotel and we would rather spend our time relaxing instead of driving 30+ min to get dinner. So we had The View restaurant two nights in a row. I had read the previous reviews and knew to stay away from anything too wild. The first night we were here my husband got the green chile quesadilla with chicken and I got the Johnny Depp sandwich. I actually liked my sandwich - it was more of a wrap, but it was totally fine. It was simple deli meats and cheese with a tasty tortilla wrap. I also got the seasoned fries - very good! My husbands quesadilla was not that great because it was missing the green chile and all of the sides. No salsa or guac or sour cream - just a dry quesadilla. The second night we got spicy chicken wings, Johnny Depp sandwich again, and chili con carne. The chicken wings were the best thing we had ate the whole trip! The ranch was delicious. The chili was pretty good, and the Johnny Depp was yummy again! Our chicken wings, Johnny Depp sandwich, and chili con carne with a soda was $72 - so be prepared!!!! She's pricy! read more

The View Restaurant - Johnny Depp sandwich with seasoned fries - American Near Me - Monument Valley, Utah

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$42 for the worst Romain lettuce/cold chicken salad and cold chicken sandwich we ever had. What a joke. On my salad, there was probably 1/4 of sliced chicken breast. My wife's chicken sandwich was cold. After the pretty long wait we decided to choke it down as opposed to waiting another 1/2 hour for them to try again. I guess they know they have you by the short hairs here, since there are very few options for miles. If you come for the view, bring a sandwich! read more

Great view, dry chicken Monument Valley is incredibly picturesque, and we had a window seat for dinner. It was the perfect spot to see The Mittens. At the time of this review, the restaurant is only open for hotel guests and local residents, and a mandatory mask requirement is in place per Navajo law. While the view was spectacular, the food was not. I had their Arizona Fried Chicken, prominently listed in their menu as John Wayne's Favorite. I loved watching The Duke, my first look at Monument Valley took me back to a time of the old Westerns and John Wayne, back before Forrest Gump did his run. Anyway, the chicken was extra crispy and quite dry inside, almost too hard to eat. The fries were very good, and the dish came with some vegetable pieces. My granddaughter liked her burger. Service was fine, our soft speaking server took good care of us. read more

The View Restaurant - Arizona Fried Chicken - American Near Me - Monument Valley, Utah

It's all about the view!!! Food is good, but expensive. Currently only serving hotel/cabin guests in restaurant, but anyone can order takeout and dine on the patio or the small indoor area. Took about 15-20 mins for our food to be ready. Mostly sandwiches/salads/burgers, a few appetizers and entrees. It's worth the price tag of the meal to watch in awe as the beauty in front of you changes constantly with the suns position and cloud coverage. read more

The View Restaurant - Chicken Sandwich - American Near Me - Monument Valley, Utah

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Let me start off by saying that I don't normally eat foods w a lot of grease, seasonings, or fried anything. I'm mostly vegetarian, but decided to splurge a bit while on vacation. Had their free breakfast since I was staying at the Cabins. They offered boiled eggs, mini pancakes, baked goods, oatmeal, yogurt, box cereals. I thought they were pretty basic and a nice, light breakfast. They aren't open for lunch, but I did have a few dinner items, on different days, of course :) -Fried chicken, mashed potatoes w cream gravy, and steamed veggies. -Navajo tacos which had kidney beans, cheese, and other veggies, and fries. This was kind of big for me and I could only eat a quarter of it. -Green chile quesadillas w added chicken. Honestly, I thought the food was pretty good. It wasn't over seasoned and not greasy. So, I question why others found the food there terrible? Maybe they're used to salty, overly-seasoned, fried, greasy foods. We also found the employees nice as well. I think if you smile and be courteous, they will reciprocate. read more

Came here for the view, got blinded by the food. Breakfast is not bad but for hotel guests only, dinner is frozen food with fine dining price But the view tho read more

I had read all of the reviews before our stay at the View Hotel and was convinced that we should leave the reservation to find another place to eat. But we decided to stay and eat dinner at the View restaurant and the food was surprisingly good and the view was amazing. It was a pleasant surprise given all of the poor reviews. read more

First review ever.....because I am generally not a whiner and I don't complain. The food in this place is on such a low level I had to warn. Take it for what you will......first, the "view" is AMAZING! The hotel that this restaurant is in....is AMAZING. We stayed for 2 nights, You will pay a small fortune to stay here. Suck it up....its a bucket list thing and worth it. The complimentary breakfast (only option) is laughable. I ate fruit loops for the first time in 40 years. No eggs unless you count hard boiled. Skip this and bring your own....microwave in room. Jesus.....charge $10 more to the $550 we paid and serve an eatable breakfast. No lunch, they don't offer it. Thank you for small favors. The dinner (7-11pm......WTH?) was ridiculously overpriced and the offerings were as laughable as breakfast. Again, bring your own. They are missing a HUGE opportunity here. We are here in November in the off season and the hotel is packed. I imagine it's like this year round. Even folks not staying at this beautiful hotel have ZERO options to eat anywhere. Someone could make a small fortune if they opened up even a mediocre eating establishment......or whoever owns this hotel should lease their restaurant out to someone who actually cares about the clientele. If one of these Navajo families invested in a decent food truck they would make a small fortune. Consider yourselves warned.....and come see other worldly scenery! read more

Good menu, kids menu only has 3 items but overall it was a good experience and good service. I would recommend and go again. The view from where you sit is amazing. Breakfast and dinner gets crowded fast. read more

OMG This makes McDonalds look like gourmet. In fact go there instead Lousy selection with stupid prices read more

Knowing what it was going into it (one of only two options in an isolated area that caters to tourists and has no need to build a returning clientele) we were not expecting much. We were thrilled to learn they seated until 9:30 pm, after returning from our Monument Valley tour at 8:30 pm and quite hungry. Service was okay. We had to flag someone over a few times. One time it was because I cut into my burger and it was nearly raw inside. I had ordered it medium and it was borderline rare. The server took it away and returned after 20 minutes to let me know the kitchen was making a new burger. I thought that's what they had been doing? It was another 15 minutes before my next burger was ready and the server tried to get me to take it to go (we were the last table by that point). I told him I'd prefer to eat it here and he was visibly annoyed. The entire staff (about four servers and two bussers) then sat at nearby tables, waiting for me to finish. It was super weird. The very second we stood up, they began flipping the room for breakfast service the following morning. The fried chicken dinner was pretty good. And my first burger (the raw one) looked really good from the outside, but the second burger patty was considerably small and charred. Oh well. read more

The View Restaurant - Fried chicken dinner - American Near Me - Monument Valley, Utah

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I think all the bad reviews were because they didn't order the Navajo Burger! Basically just subbing a soft fluffy tortilla for the bun and adding green chiles on the side - it was 4 stars! Service was fine, 3 stars. No alcohol on Navajo land but we had a soda with free refills. They allow only hotel guests from 7pm until closing. read more

The View Restaurant - The Navajo Burger 4 stars! - American Near Me - Monument Valley, Utah

Good food and service. Had dinner here with my son, the service was good and food yummy. My son had the country fried steak and I had the salmon. It was all delicious. read more

The View Restaurant - American Near Me - Monument Valley, Utah

Quick Summary Arrived once they reopened and was sad to see they removed the Navajo foods (they contracted out to Linda's, a local chef where you can try Navajo food if you call ahead of time and it gets delivered to the hotel). Service was excellent, the view was fantastic, and the food was decent. Food- 4 stars Expectations are lower, as food options aren't the best at most parks. We ordered the green chile burger and it was decent. Tasted like a picnic burger. Service- 5 stars Our server was excellent throughout. Ambiance- 5 stars It's got a great view of the monuments and desert. Pretty bustling tourist crowd Bottom Line It's the only option inside the park. Food was decent, but service and the view were excellent read more

I stayed at the View hotel and had dinner at this restaurant one night. I order chicken quesadillas and my husband got the chicken stew with vegetables. My quesadilla was delicious and came with salsas and sour cream. The stew was disappointing because it had more veggies than protein. It came with a bit of fry bread but it wasn't too satisfying for the price. We also got the chips and salsa with guacamole for appetizers and it was delicious. The server was quite surly probably because they were short staffed and she was overworked. Overall a good experience but I would probably stay away from ordering the more expensive and complicated dishes and lower my expectations before going here. Should also probably add that the breakfast for guests at the hotel is really skimpy. I had pancakes which were on the hard side and some maple syrup. They had boiled eggs but no scrambled or other types. Some oatmeal and bagels/toast was also on the menu. But overall really basic. read more

I'm giving this place three stars because the view from the restaurant was beautiful, and our waiter was super nice, but otherwise I was a little disappointed. I had hoped that since this was one of the only restaurants in the area that the food would be pretty good, but it was not what I was hoping for. The food was pricey and reminded me a little of cafeteria food in a way. I'm not normally one to write "mean" reviews, but I definitely think there's room for improvement here! read more

I thought the prices here were modest as we are in the middle of nowhere with no competition and a captive market. We sat by the window and the view was fantastic. Our very wise waitress suggested the Navajo sampler was enough for two, and she was right. We did ask for extra Navajo fried bread which is eaten with powdered sugar and honey. It served as a starter and a dessert. Plenty of iced water was appreciated and we also had no alcohol beer and local iced tea. Both were very nice. The stews were good. Salad bar was fresh too. Not only had we tried something different, the quantities were good and it didn't break the bank. read more

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My friend and I ordered salmon for dinner, but it was quite disappointing. The salmon seemed more like square patties, likely frozen and reheated in the microwave. My meal also came with vegetables and mashed potatoes, but everything appeared to have been just microwaved before serving. The only redeeming aspect of this restaurant is the view of the Monuments. read more

I stayed at The View hotel a couple years after it first opened and had an amazing dinner of purely Navajo dishes in a much smaller dining room, but my recent experience was 180 degrees different, unfortunately. The menu is completely devoid of local or Navajo cuisine with the exception of green chile stew but the biggest problem was no fry bread. This is just unforgivable in a complex that is Navajo owned and operated. No Navajo tacos, no posole, no mutton stew and no fry bread. The menu was all burgers, sandwiches and things like chicken fried steak. The only thing missing to completely eliminate any remnants of the old Navajo menu was fettuccine alfredo. When I checked in the next day for my stay, the hotel information sheet included an advisory that only western style dishes were being served in the restaurant but no one could tell me why. So while what we ordered tasted good, and I'm not complaining about that, the menu change was an unwelcome surprise. Of course the stay in our valley view room more than made up for a disappointing dinner. If you're staying at The View and looking for local style dishes, your best bet is the Blue Coffee Pot restaurant down in Kayenta. Mutton stew served on Fridays! read more

You know, I get why people don't love this restaurant, but once we adjusted our expectations it was perfectly fine. We knew that we would be paying too much money because there weren't really any other options, and we expected it to be like a couple steps above a high school cafeteria. And honestly, that's exactly what it was like. I'm not exactly sure why the owners have chosen not to capitalize on the world's most perfect view to make a fantastic experience, but it is what it is. Both of our dishes were fine. I got chicken fried steak and my husband got a chicken quesadilla. So don't be scared to try it, just know what you're walking into, and as you eat each bite of the below-average-to-mediocre food, offset that experience by looking out the windows! read more

This restaurant serves low quality, overpriced food from our experience. If a person in vegetarian, they will very likely have problems as the menu is not at all catered to non-meat eaters. Other reviews tell the story of this restaurant. When I mentioned there is a lack of vegetarian options, such as beans without meat, I was blown off by the manager. The restaurant and motel are not owned by the Navajo Nation as an FYI. Also, there is no lunch served at this restaurant. Breakfast is only a continental option. If this restaurant was anywhere other than a location with no other options, it would not be a viable business. read more

The View Restaurant is a decent option for food for those visiting Monument Valley. We came here for both dinner and breakfast post sunset and sunrise. Obviously, the views are spectacular but the food is OK too. For dinner, we got the Navajo Sampler. It comes with the Navajo frybread and their three soups, the green Chile stew, red Chile pork posole, and the sheep camp mutton stew, as well as a visit to the salad and soup bar. If you aren't too hungry, it should be enough to share between two people. For breakfast, it's a buffet with a decent selection of real eggs, bacon, sausage, toast, pancakes, hash brown, bagels. You also get juice and coffee with it. Runs about $16/person if you aren't staying at the hotel, which is not too bad. read more

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There are a few reviews that were critical. My husband and I ate there and what we had was very good. Perhaps it depends on what one orders. Service was very good. Tayllano was our server. He was pleasant and did a very nice job. Ambiance was so-so. Views of the monuments, of course, were spectacular, but restaurant decor very plain. read more

Expect school canteen type food and you'll not be disappointed. Could not crack a smile on waiter's face. Expensive, but it is a national monument restaurant so to be expected. read more

Being in Navajo Nation, we hoped for more indigenous menu items, but I had to settle for a rather pedestrian cheeseburger. The Navajos can either ditch the John Ford/John Wayne focused items on the menu, or have a good number of Native American dishes. I must say the waitstaff were wonderful and personable, but they could de-emphasize the "old Hollywood" menu and get with the modern world. read more

Great, friendly staff and good, filling food but what really sets this place apart is the view of Monument Valley. Their dining room is surrounded by large windows, and each one could easily be a photo in a postcard. Truly stunning landscape. As for the food, we got the sampler and enjoyed it. The Navajo bread is so delicious and you could dip it in the stew or eat it as a dessert with cinnamon, Powdered sugar, and honey. The pork in the Red Chile Pork Posole was tender, the large white corn was soft and flavorful, and the slightly spicy red liquid was delicious. The Green Chile Stew was hearty and well seasoned. I wasn't a big fan of the Navajo taco because it didn't have much flavor, and the fry bread that served as the "taco" was mushy and broke immediately. I'd also recommend getting the traditional Navajo tea. Driving around we saw these giant containers of water in people's pickups so I imagine the restaurant's water must be transported in these giant clear plastic containers again because the water had an odd taste. The tea however was delicious and not an overly strong flavor. By the way, the pitcher they serve the water in is gorgeous and available for purchase at the gift shop! If you can, swing by the museum downstairs. There are some gorgeous items of clothing and art on display, as well as a whole area that covers the Navajo Code Talkers, a fascinating topic. read more

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The food has awfully disgusting taste. The fried steak is an inferior version of McDonald McNuggets. And the salmon tastes like grandma's old socks. Even the burger patty is bad. None of the entrees taste like real meat. The chicken wings are not bad actually. Overpriced. Highly recommend 7-eleven that's 30mins drive away instead. At least their hot dog tastes like meat. Or eat only chicken wings. read more

Tasted good but way overpriced. We had the a Chili and split an open faced Taco. Iced tea was $5. :(

While the restaurant features a breathtaking view of the park, the food doesn't match the beauty of its surroundings. After completing a day in the park admiring the magnificence of the rock formations that line Monument Valley, my friend and I were ready to eat. With not too many dining options in the city already, we decided we would just dine at the View Restaurant out of convenience. Located adjacent to the View Hotel, it is hard to miss especially if you are going to the visitor center of the park. In terms of food options, most of the food appeared to have a Navajo flair reflective of the native people who live in the surrounding area. My friend and I shared the pork posole and their popular green chili stew. Items on their entree section allow the visitors to make one trip to the salad/soup bar. The selection there is pretty standard but nothing great. The green chili stew was surprisingly mild and even a little bland? The pork posole was a lot heartier and with a little heat but was not anything special. In terms of service, the servers were pretty attentive. Parking is readily available but you probably wouldn't be eating here unless you were either staying at the hotel or visiting the park. Honestly, the View Restaurant has just okay food that is only made bearable because of the magnificent views that it offers. read more

The View Restaurant - Green chili stew - American Near Me - Monument Valley, Utah

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