A Dash Of Country French With Amazing Service..... My wife and I were on the prowl again for a restaurant for dinner. Typical tourists. Reviews said "try Vermillon". We were glad we did. - Overall: 5 - Exterior: 3 - Ambiance: 4 - Menu: 4 - Food Quality: 5 - Food Portion: 5 - Service: 10 - Chef: 10 - Price and Value: 5 - Parking: 4 - Location: Convenient. In the "downtown" area across the street from the Wild Thyme Cafe. - Exterior: Nothing special. A boxy building with outside seating. - Ambiance: Country French...or as close as you can get in Utah. Actually, nice and comfortable. - Menu: Not big, but with interesting choices in each category. - Food: Excellent. We started the meal by sharing a Caprese Salad ($15). Large and tasty. My entree was one of the night's specials...Vegetable Curry ($22). Big bowl of fresh diced vegetables with a moderately spicy sauce. A fine dish. My wife chose the other special of the day...Chicken Marsala ($25) on a bed of mashed potatoes. It's one of her favorite's and she said "it was as good as any I've had". For dessert, we shared a Chocolate Mousse ($12). We could have had 3 more. For drinks, I had a Belgian Blond beer ($10) while my wife had a glass of French Chardonnay ($16). Both did the job. - Service: AMAZING describes our server, Wendy. She was the only person taking care of a roomful of customers. I counted 30 with more coming in. But Wendy helped us as if we were the only people in the restaurant. AMAZING. And one other question stumped us. How did the ONE chef handle 30+ orders and maintain a steady pace in the kitchen? Wow! - Price and Value: Not cheap, but worth it. The total before tax and tip was an even $100. - Parking: Fine, both behind and on the street. Vermillon might not be as "country French" as you'll find in France, but it was great and a lot closer to home. read more

Vermillion 45 - Vermillion viewed from the street. - French Near Me - Kanab, Utah

Let me start with it's Thanksgiving and pretty sure they were the only place open besides fast food. The dinner was delicious and the service was fast but I had to ask for salt, pepper, sweetner, and butter which is why I rated it as 4 stars. Overall, it's a nice place and my friend and I were super happy that they were open. read more

Vermillion 45 - Thanksgiving Dinner It had ham, veggies, and dessert. - French Near Me - Kanab, Utah

We stopped in for dinner tonight. What amazing food , fast efficient and attentive service. Would definitely come back the next time we are in the area. read more

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I had to eat here after seeing the photos on Yelp. Looked like people either loved it or hated it from the reviews, but it looked like our kind of restaurant! I think for some people this is a little too pricey, but coming from San Diego, we see prices like this all the time. We thought it was totally worth it! We arrived just minutes after they opened around 4:00, after hiking all day. Seemed like a good time to go, we were the only ones there for a while, so of course we got great service! Not everything we saw online was on the menu, so they must have seasonal offerings, which is a sign of a really good restaurant! We started with the french onion soup. My husband kept saying it was the best French onion soup he's ever had! It was delicious! My husband ordered the beef bourguignon and I ordered the duck confit white bean cassoulet. I was between three things and the server said the cassoulet was their most popular dish. It was AMAZING!! I was hesitant with the idea of sausage in it, but it went so well with the white beans! You get three very distinct flavors with the three cuts of meat in the cassoulet. The duck was so good! The ham had a sweet maple flavor, and the sausage was more savory. All three paired SO WELL with the beans! We cleaned my plate completely and saved half of my husband's beef bourguignon. His was also very good, but the cassoulet was the star of the show! I also liked the somewhat rustic space, which didn't make us feel too underdressed or out of place in our hiking clothes. The bathrooms were also very nice and clean! read more

Vermillion 45 - Duck Confit White Bean Cassoulet - French Near Me - Kanab, Utah

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Excellent food, fantastic service and a comfortable atmosphere. Just what needed after a long day on the road. Thank you for a wonderful meal! We will be back read more

The desserts are great but they don't have enough vegetarian food on the menu. It's a little pricey but it's a nice place.

Food and service were great. Even though I did not expect much I was very pleasantly surprised. Must try! read more

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We were last to go, stopped by during the road trip and were pleasantly surprised. Looks do not match the amazing, finger licking food. Strongly recommend to over look the shabby outside and try the food offered. Kitchen for all to see spotless and waitress as im sure tired at the end of the day but still smiling and friendly read more

Really amazing food. We had the mushroom and shrimp risotto, creamy pesto pasta, rigatoni with meat sauce, and bruschetta. My daughter is celiac (gluten free) and had no issues with the risotto. Top notch. Will be back. read more

Vermillion 45 - Entrance - French Near Me - Kanab, Utah

We arrived at 6.30pm (no reservation) during the off season and had a lovely experience. It was cold and rainy outside and we (and other patrons) were wearing coats. It was fun watching the excellent French chef working his magic in the open kitchen. The entrees were all extremely delicious. We had rigatoni, strip steak, and crème brûlée. The chef brought all of our food. Things that could be improved: restaurant was a bit cold and bright; they don't have cocktails or draft beer; server was professional but not warm. read more

When I heard that McDonald's restaurants opened in Paris I didn't understand why... then I ate at Vermillion 45. I love French cuisine and was so excited to find a restaurant in Southwestern Utah. If you're looking for banal French food this is your place. Dried out pork chop. Tasteless chicken. 1 star because 0 not an option read more

The rave reviews don't lie! We stopped here to carb up with some pasta before our Grand Canyon Rim to Rim hike, and it did not disappoint. My friends and I ordered a variety of dishes, and every single one was excellent--we cleaned our plates! The interior design is well thought out, with warm, inviting decor that adds to the ambiance. The food quality was outstanding. This hidden gem is a must-visit if you're in the area! read more

Vermillion 45 - Chocolate Mousse - French Near Me - Kanab, Utah

Don't go here for the holiday, whatever you do. Did that last year, they were short staffed and I could see just 2 servers trying to take care of the whole restaurant. I looked to the table next to me and they had been waiting for so long for everything. You can see the chefs in this restaurant not being able to handle the load and taking it out on the staff, who looked frazzled. I felt so bad for both the customers and the staff! Food was fine but the chaotic energy was felt and affected our meal and experience! read more

Food was very nice. Only two people working, chef and waitress. Could have used more help. Cute restaurant.

Tonight's dinner was a highlight of our week thus far in Utah. Within the brochure of our house rental was a description of the Chef and that if you wanted he would come to your house to cook for your family or give a lesson. We tried to do this, but Chef said he did not do this anymore due to being short staffed at his restaurant for some time. We did the next best thing by coming to his restaurant in Kanab. We got to sit in the four bar seats which directly face the kitchen. Only one other family was in the restaurant at the time we came in at opening. Staff advised they have been busy on weekends and later evenings. For starters, we got the last two French onion soups, a chard salad, escargot, and a cheese plate. The soups were perfect. So tasty with the bead and melted cheese. I would have been fine with a few of those. My wife wished she got one if they had more to sell. The salad had a nice vinaigrette and two bacon strips along with candied fig (?). My kid loved the escargot. The cheese plate came tonight with a Brie, truffle, and a Parmesan. There was also a sweet mango salsa served with it. This was also excellent although not everyone liked all the choices. I did. For mains, I went with a medium rare ribeye which came with fries. A cream sauce was served with the steak which was a nice addition to the perfectly cooked and seasoned steak. My kid had the gnocchi. Pillowy soft with an outstanding cream base pesto. Wife had a Bolognese and it was one of the best she's had with a great blended flavor and lots of meat. My son had pork tagine which was like a peasant stew. He said it was very sweet and chowed it down. Dessert for me was three nice scoops of sorbet - pineapple (ok), blueberry (wow), and mint (OMG). My wife and son had the crème brûlée. It was fun to watch the chef flame them up and now my wife wants another kitchen gadget. My daughter had the Chef's special apple tart which came with some ice cream. It's the only thing I got a picture of but it also went quickly. Service was very friendly and attentive. Sitting and watching the food be prepared is always fun for me. I can imagine how it'd be with a full bustling restaurant. Highly recommended. $261 for four not including a generous tip. read more

Vermillion 45 - Chef's Special Dessert - Apple Tart - French Near Me - Kanab, Utah

Kanab having a French restaurant!!!! Wow!!! Ok before continuing to read- read some reviews and complaining of expensive food and servers are rude. Remember it's French food- tend to be expensive. And during this time- finding extra staff is hard on restaurants. My friends and friends that I refer to go to this place totally enjoyed our food. If you want cheap- go to the burger joint near McDonald. Our server was overwhelmed but with service as they were busy. We were able to seat outdoors. Both servers got all our orders correct. Filled out drinks when asked. The braised short rib stew was flavorful and cooked perfectly. My wife and friend enjoyed their two different risotto. Cooked perfectly. My son demolished his gnocchi and he has an expensive palate. Make sure you make desserts- salted caramel tart and creme brûlée were delicious. Ok the peach Danish was the only thing disappointing. Again, surprise to see a good French restaurant in Kanab. read more

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Stopped by for dinner for our last day in Kanab and was a little disappointed. FOOD: Shrimp Risotto ($36) - The quality and quantity of the shrimp and cook was great. However the rice and sweet peas were a bit undercooked and the overall dish was incredibly salty. Brochette de Canard ($36) - I believe this translates to Duck Skewers. The cook on the duck was perfect. It was hard to cut the duck with the knife provided but the duck was tender enough to be able to bite through it. However, the rest of the dish was also so salty. Not sure if it was the polenta or sauce but it was overwhelming. Crème Brûlée ($10) - All dessert options were $10. I highly recommend this dish! It was so creamy and not too sweet. The cream on the side and the tartness of the blueberries balanced out really well with the dish. SERVICE: The hostess was a bit rude. We were seating and she got short with us for not taking out the silverware in the cups fast enough to pour our water. Thankfully, our server was extremely friendly and accommodating. I wish I could remember her name but she was so nice recommending our dessert and was extremely attentive considering she was the only server for ~10 tables. Overall, I don't think I'd come back to this place due to dishes being overpriced and too salty. However, I would come back for their desserts if they sell them for takeout. read more

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This was extremely disappointing. I am not sure where the good reviews come from. The food is mediocre at best. There is no love for cooking, the food isn't fresh and we all felt bad after eating here. I didn't let my son finish his penne because it tasted completely off. And worst of all, the portions are small for the price. read more

Wow, chapeau to the chefs for this fantastic meal! This may be in the top meals that I've had. My duck confit was just excellent. Soft, crispy, delicious, on top of a salad with a little touch of endives for bitterness and apple and grapes for sweetness. The whole package was just tasty. I also had a bite of my wife's scallops, and that too was amazing. A surprising, briney flavor and some little pieces of potato dumplings that soaked up the flavors. I forgot to mention our escargot appetizer. It's hard not to like garlic and butter, but the perfect way to start a french meal. To top it off, the servers and hostess were hustling and working hard. They were short staffed, due to covid, but doing an excellent job. If you are traveling through Kanab, this is definitely a great place. read more

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We chose the chicken fricassée and it was really good with a lot of flavor. The accueil and atmosphere was ok, not as nice than the wild thyme read more

Nice place to dine as they have outdoor seating. Service was really good despite being short staffed, the starters were served fast, then followed by the main courses on a good time to where your stomach and taste buds are satisfied. Their menu has changed so took a pic on their most recent menu. Started with calamari with dijonaise sauce. Delish. Crispy too as it comes with tentacles!!! Then the charred octopus Mediterranean. Served with 3 good size tentacles, wish it was 4. Main courses: duck confit waldorf. The meat wasn't dry and the skin was crispy. It was so good. I don't ever eat spinach at all but whatever dressing they put, I ate all of them. Then wifey had the chicken and tarragon fricassee This was so good as the chiken had a hint of crispiness. It had a hint of curry taste. At first the serving didn't look it was big enough in relation to price but at the end of the night, we were full and satisfied. Ended the night with crème brulee. Definitely worth a visit for a good dinner date. read more

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If I could rate this place zero or negative stars, I would. This was one of the most awful meals I've ever eaten. The food is nothing like I saw in the pictures on yelp. We ordered cacio e Pepe pasta and an order of butter noodles for the baby. I swear they were one and the same. The 20+ dollar cacio e Pepe pasta was exactly the same thing (butter noodles with Parmesan cheese added) and was definitely not the made correctly. We got a margarita pizza. It had ground beef in the Marina sauce! It was like a wet lasagna with slices of tomato that the soggy crust couldn't hold up and my son gave up trying to eat it. The caprese salad had no balsamic on it and had a few leaves of parsley for a garnish. No basil. And perhaps the cherry on top was the most disgusting creme brûlée I've ever tasted. I don't know how you mess up a crème brûlée (I've made it myself many times) but it tasted like gelatinized breakfast scrambled eggs with a sugar coat on top. We couldn't eat it. I felt like the $130 I paid for this meal was essentially a charitable donation to a small business that seems to be under new ownership or something. I went to a grocery store afterwards and bought a Caesar salad kit and a steak which I BBQ'd at the hotel which was 1000X better. Save your money and go elsewhere. read more

I cannot believe small town like Kanab has a very good restaurant serve French and Italian food. Vermilion is the one to go if you looking for very good chef skill. The restaurant just across from Holiday Inn Express. The hostess was very friendly. It is well presented with glass open kitchen. We started with Escargot de Bourgogne. This dish come with six very big escargots. This escargot is from French. It cook in garlic butter herb. Very good with roll as a bread for dipping. Our entrees are the steak with skew with to day special. It is grilled steak served with rice in curry sauce. It is very good. The second dish is the Confit de Canard - duck leg. It is a slow cook serve with sautéed potatoes and mushrooms. This dish is delicious and I recommend it. Love the evening night out with good food and service. Our experience is great during our dinner. We enjoy a romantic night with a table next to window. read more

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Walked by and decided to grab some food. The chicken marsala was pretty tasteless and didnt have any seasoning. The bean burger was okay but the tomatoes looked like they weren't fresh. The fries and aioli were good though. The salmon ratatouille was decent but overall not very impressed with this place and jt was pretty expensive. read more

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Free parking in private lot. We stopped by another spot but the wait was 2 hours so we found this place on Yelp to save the day and our tummies. Came on a weekend during dinner time and plenty of seats available. The kitchen is open for everyone to see. I find it entertaining and fun to watch chefs whip up dishes. He spoke French. Hot coffee is refillable. The French onion soup was extremely salty and gelatinous instead of liquidy. It was ok but I would not order it again. The sweet potato Turkey was extremely good. There was regular mashed potatoes, sweet potatoes, sliced Turkey smothered in delicious white goodness. The rigatoni pasta a la norcina was also very good. The lady overseeing the place, (she took our orders), she looked like a manager, was unfriendly and not very warm. Felt like maybe she was either having a bad day or she just isn't a friendly person. It was a very cold vibe, just wanted to eat and get out. Overall, glad we stopped by and that they had seating available! read more

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Was grateful we were able to make reservations on Valentines. Never would I think a French restaurant would be in the little town of Kanab, Utah. Calamari was really good. Escargot amazing!!! Loved it! Ordered the duck dish with a cherry sauce. Overcooked. Not that great. Lamb dish was delicious. read more

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Awesome food. Great wine pairing. Nice atmosphere. Awesome deserts. Loved this place.

Was extremely disappointed in the food. Ordered a strip steak medium that was very tough and a poor cut of meat that was burned to a crisp. Atmosphere was okay and service was good since we were the only customers. Will not return. read more

A Michelin star chef is operating an incredibly delicious restaurant tucked away in Kanab. Little did you know that your visit here would spoil your pallet with the flavors of France and Italy! We were pleased to notice a large outdoor seating area, overlooking the mountains. Uniquely designed indoor interior with flares of Italy meets Western design. If you fancy and entire bottle of wine served with your dinner, you can do that here. Staff was super friendly. I expressed gratitude to the host, and she continued to share That the chef is also a Master pastry chef, and owns one of the only restaurants in town that serves a warm breakfast. Definitely want to check that out next! read more

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Was not my first choice, but there aren't many choices in Kanab. Got to town early and decided to get some drinks. Stupidly, I forgot Utah has some odd alcohol laws. You have to buy food with drinks. Me and the bf did not realize it was a French restaurant. Few things..... We hardly eat French food, as we find it boring. I should of just walked out but decided to stay for a drink. Had to buy something so we opted for a burger. It was decent. The waitressed seemed nice, but a big caddy. I couldn't read her vibe if she liked us or if she was trying to be witty. Either way, she told us to go to a diff spot to go drink. We quickly finished our food and left. $16 for a burger with fries was not bad! read more

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Small town ambiance meets upscale food. My salmon was pan fried to perfection with a golden outside and moist center. Friendly service, will be back next time we're in town. read more

We enjoyed this place and were happy that they let us sit outside since we had our dog with us. it was nice of them to serve us. I got the salad entree with a side of the pate. My Boo got the mushroom soup and the shrimp dish. It was very tasty and we felt like we were in France. We highly recommend this place. Tip: After dinner stroll thru town and see all the highlight pictures of past actors from movies and TV shows filmed here. read more

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Was able to secure a reservation last minute. They had space for us. Everything was soo good. Wine selections were tasty. The cheese board deal was wonderful. Loved the gnocchi and scallops. So yummy! The desert was a cake deal with ice cream which was so very delicious read more

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We love Italian food and eat regularly at Italian restaurants. My husband's go-to to order is spaghetti and meat balls; it was some of the best he has ever eaten. I ordered the same and agree with him. It was delicious and memorable. The chef is Italian. The restaurant has high ceilings with heavy beams and nice Italian decor touches. The kitchen is visible from the restaurant main room and the bar. The kitchen is immaculate. There is a lot of outdoor seating with party lights and twinkle lights in Mason jars. It's very pretty outdoors on the patio. read more

We were really looking forward to dinner tonight, but it fell flat. Started with French onion soup which was really good although extremely hot. My wife was looking forward to beef stroganoff which was listed on their website/facebook as their new menu, but it was not. She ended up with mushroom risotto which was not creamy and overly salted or too much acid. I ordered roasted salmon medium rare Pink inside, not dry. Did not happen! The Côtes du Rhône wine was good. We were passing thru from Grand Canyon heading to Bryce and wanted a nice dinner. Being a retired chef I understand how difficult owning a restaurant is, but I also know what customers should expect. Was it good no, was it OK yes. read more

Vermillion 45 - Roasted salmon with chick peas - French Near Me - Kanab, Utah

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Place has gone way down hill since my initial Review. Menu was cut in half and they are trying to appeal to a wider margin of people. No escargot, no homage ice-cream - what happened!?!? read more

If you are looking for a dinning experience that is truly unforgettable, Vermilion 45 is the place to be. From the perfectly cooked salmon to the mouth watering lobster ravioli, their menu offers a wide range of delicious options to satisfy any appetite. The attentive and friendly staff provide excellent service, making you dinning experience all that more enjoyable. The picture I've included is of the chef's creamy garlic soup...unbelievable! read more

We had a great lunch today! Service was great and the food was delicious! We had the lunch special which was a bargain in my opinion! It included creamy tomato soup (yum) pasta with marinara sauce (delish) and a chocolate chip pastry ()!!! The patio setting was lovely too! We hope this restaurant is around for a long time to come! read more

I was with a group of 7 visiting Kanab to explore the Zion National park. We wanted a nice dining experience and this place was a disappointment. We came because it was one of the most highly rated restaurants in the area. I got the short rib stew. It was pretty decent but I feel that the potatoes in it weren't cool long enough because they were a bit hard. Don't let the picture deceive you, the portion was not that big. For $25, I expected a bigger portion. Five people in my party got the burger and it was super salty. Every. Single. One. It was like they just poured in a whole can of salt. They also asked how we would like the burger cooked, everyone said either "medium" or "medium-well" but it was all cooked well done. What's the point of asking how we'd like it if you're going to cook it the same way anyways? The only thing preventing me from giving this place a 1 star is the service. The waiter was attentive and nice, we really enjoyed him! read more

Vermillion 45 - Short rib stew - French Near Me - Kanab, Utah

We came here on their opening day after visiting the bakery that is now closed. The host and waitress was very friendly. We both had very tasty omelettes and delicious coffee. The desserts being prepped in the entrance display looked promising. We recommend this! read more