04/14/26 We ordered…read morethe We Cook Special 16" pizza and the Famous Hot Wings after a long day of hiking. The pizza was fresh, hot, and delicious. The toppings were perfect and the crust was cooked just right. The wings were just as delicious. They were crispy and the sauce was flavorful. The wings were accompanied by ranch, celery, and carrots. The wings were a bit spicy, but the ranch was the perfect solution. It was just two of us and we were so full that we took half the pizza back to our hotel to enjoy the next day for dinner.

Stopped by We Cook Pizza & Pasta while staying near the Grand Canyon and really liked the casual…read moreand cozy ambiance, much appreciated after a long day. Even though the restaurant was packed, our food came out surprisingly quickly, which was a big plus. It's a counter-service setup, where you place your order at the cashier and your food is prepared for pickup once it's ready. We ordered the Hot & Spicy Wings and The Works pizza. The wings were definitely the highlight: crunchy, flavorful, and had just the right amount of heat. The Works pizza (their take on a supreme) was decent but overall pretty average. The toppings were fine, but the crust wasn't very crispy when it came out, which took away from the pizza a bit. Overall, it's a convenient and comfortable spot in the area with fast service. While the pizza didn't stand out, the wings and cozy atmosphere make it a solid option if you're staying nearby.

We were looking for a place for dinner after a long day of driving and having explored Grand Canyon…read moreNational Park briefly. Most of the local places didn't have great reviews, but this one had better than most. Bonus was we were staying at the Red Feather Lodge right next door, which offers meal discounts with proof of room key. We didn't have to wait for a table. Service was great. They were prompt with our drink refills and chips and salsa. The salsa was great! The place looks a bit dated, but was still a nice place to sit down for a meal. The menu is large and extensive, guaranteeing something for everyone. My youngest got the birria plate, my oldest got the camarones Vallarta and I decided to go with the chile Colorado. Either we were really hungry or everything was really good, or both, because we devoured our food! Definitely a decent option when visiting Grand Canyon Village!

For our first dinner on our Grand Circle trip, we went with Plaza Bonita, the Mexican restaurant…read moreright outside our hotel. The food options in general in the Grand Canyon are grim, so we didn't expect too much, only being lured in by the promise of 10% off due to our hotel stay at the Red Feather Lodge. The food was even worse than our low expectations. Walking in for dinner on Saturday during the shoulder season, it wasn't very busy at all. And yet we felt like we were ignored for a good while before we were able to place our order. Service in general was very slow, with the waitress disappearing for several long stretches of time. For example, it took about 20 minutes to get our order in after we had sat down and then another 20 minutes after we had finished to get the check. At least the chips and salsa arrived quickly. Chips and Salsa (Complementary) - These are standard yellow corn tortilla chips, with tons of tiny crushed chips on the bottom and larger whole ones on top. The salsa is slightly spicy, tangy, has plenty of crunchy chopped onion and tender tomatoes mixed in along with fresh herbs. Pretty standard stuff but tasty. Pork Carnitas ($29.99) - When this dish came out we were not sure what exactly we had received. What was on the plate certainly didn't look like carnitas; instead it looked like some kind of pork stew. We flagged the waitress down and she insisted they were carnitas. Strange. The "carnitas" consists of cubed and stewed pork mixed with celery and peppers. The cubes are compressed and cannot be shredded apart. There is a tiny bit of texture on some pieces that indicate that they had been fried at some point, but they are mostly tender instead. The texture reminds me of commercial pork that's been injected with saline and preservatives. It's very lean but the stewing liquid adds tons of rich, deep, flavors to the dish. Unfortunately the pork itself doesn't taste good. There's a strange off flavor, perhaps of older or freezer burned meat. The rice and beans are pretty normal. The rice is moist but each fried grain can be felt. It has appropriate salty tomato flavor. The beans are tender and mostly mashed, a little on the silky/watery side with some pieces of bean remaining. They are seasoned appropriately. Given the texture on the beans I wonder if they are from a can and/or direct from a commercial supplier. This dish is served with four small flour tortillas which are the worst I have ever seen at a Mexican restaurant. They are completely dried out, glued together into a stack. Clearly no care was given to storage. Any Mexican restaurant should be ashamed at serving the quality of the tortillas we received. Finally, there's some pico de gallo and guac to create some "carnitas" tacos. The guac is quite tangy from citrus juice. No matter what the waitress said, I don't think this dish was "Pork Carnitas." Even after leaving the restaurant, I tried to do some research to see if there is some regional variation of carnitas that could match this dish. I found nothing. From the pictures of another review 10 years ago, I see Plaza Bonita used to serve real carnitas - shredded deep fried pork. The switch to cubed pork must be a cost cutting measure. (1/5) Combo #2, Enchilada, Burrito, Green Corn Tamale, Shredded Beef ($24.99) - I'm not sure why anyone would order Combo #1 when the #2 is only a dollar more! The main difference between the enchilada and burrito is the tortilla used. The former has a corn tortilla, soaked a bit until soft and tender. There's a bit of standard red enchilada sauce poured on top, followed by just a bit of cheese. The burrito uses a toothsome and pliable flour tortilla that is rather tough and requires some work to get through with a knife. Both items I chose to get stuffed with shredded beef, which is actually pretty decent. It's very tender, very flavorful since they've been stewed for a while in some kind of sauce. The green corn tamale seems to be masa mixed with whole sweet corn kernels, and green chile skins (only a tiny bit of each). They add a lot of sugar, so the whole thing kind of tastes like eating sweet cornbread. The tamale is otherwise tender in texture and easy to eat. The texture is like that of an extruded masa, like it was prepared commercially in a factory. My guess based on the texture and appearance is that this isn't made in house. (3/5) Plaza Bonita was really disappointing. The pricing is absolutely ridiculous for what we received. They serve very low quality food for obscene prices. I think the only reason they survive as a business is because nothing else in the area is good either. Bathrooms - Two rooms with multiple stalls

It is a great place to eat breakfast,lunch,and dinner. The food is delicious and it's a neat place…read morethat's right next to the Grand Canyon and I would recommend to anyone in the Grand Canyon area.

This place is actually a hidden gem inside of a touristy area. It's got a nice vibe inside and the…read moreservice is great. If you're from the San Diego area, they have a San Diego style California burrito. Just asked for their Carne Asada fries in a burrito.

Another great option to save money. It's not just pizza hut. There is american asian food and…read morepasta options as well. The ice cream shop is great as too. Across the street was the pizza and pasta place, which was ok pizza and pre-packaged salads, which ended up coating $50 for two people. I normally do not like pizza hut, i mean i didn't eat the pizza here, but its a better priced and probably same tasting pizza as the place across the street. Service was fast and friendly. Place was clean.

Excellent location for Pizza Hut Chinese food desserts and nice souvenirs for a fair price. Very…read moreclean restroom. Located as soon as you come out of the Grand Canyon National Park.

They reviews are a bit mid leading, even being understaffed they were extremely nice and the food…read morewas good overall. Good atmosphere and everyone was nice.

I don't know what these people were saying I had an amazing experience it felt like I was 5 again…read moreeating at my grandmothers house for thanksgiving dinner. They had excellent hospitality and were very kind towards me and my family if I didn't live 1800 miles away I would absolutely come here again!

Located on State route 64 / US route 180 near McDonald's with plenty of parking and close to the…read moreGrand Canyon's South Rim. We were staying in Tusayan and wanted a steak for dinner so this place caught our attention as it was walking distance from our hotel. Since we had our dog with us, we called in a takeout order (although they have benches out front). We ordered their '8 oz Sirloin Steak' and the 'Big E Burger'. The steak was tender and perfectly seasoned served with carrots and a baked potato. The burger was made with 1/2 lb Angus beef patty, tasted so good, and served with steak fries. Everything was fresh and delicious, such satisfying dinner choices for sure. Shout out to 'Juan Carlos' who was super friendly and welcoming as we picked up our food. The restaurant is big and spacious with a cool western vibe, full bar, and lounge area. The restrooms were very clean during our visit. I will definitely return and enjoy more of their menu when in town.

Service was good, very nice young man! He was super nice and respectful, shy but extremely polite!…read moreI ordered the Margarita Pinsa, it says tomato sauce but there is no sauce, they used EVOO on the crust, and just let the cherry tomatoes do the work except it doesn't work. Such great potential but it was definitely not the best it could be. My husband had the branzino which we have had many times. It is not whole fish but rather a frozen fillet, of course for this area I realize there is not fresh seafood but it could have Ben better, how, idk. We each had 1 glass of wine and slit a desert, the bill was $107, with tip $ Atmosphere is cute, old cowboy memorabilia etc, typical for the area. Good location!

We made a reservation for El Tovar Dining Room, the most highly recommended restaurant in the Grand…read moreCanyon, for a Sunday brunch about 1.5 months in advance with no issues. Since this was the shoulder season, when we walked in, it didn't even seem like we needed the reservation as the place wasn't very full at all. The maitre d' stand is located outside of the restaurant, kitty corner from the hotel lobby check in. We got confused at first and walked directly into the dining room before realizing our mistake! While the restaurant states "El Tovar Dining Room is a classic, fine dining experience. While jackets are not required, please use discretion to dress appropriately (shorts and flip-flops discouraged)," we walked in with hiking gear on and had no issues. Pretty much everyone inside was wearing casual clothing in the first place. Service in general is very pleasant. Since it wasn't too busy, we were seated in one of the tables closest to the large picture windows overlooking the Grand Canyon. Pancake Trio ($15) - This dish includes three pancakes stacked on a plate with a small cup of honey butter mixed with pine nuts, making a decadent treat. On the side lie two small pitchers of syrup; one a natural Vermont maple, with plenty of maple flavor, and the other a prickly pear syrup, fruity and sweet. The pancakes from bottom to top: an orange blossom infused batter, making a fluffy pancake with delicate orange notes, in the middle a blue cornmeal pancake, somewhat dry and gritty but with interesting flavor and texture, and finally on top a typical fluffy and tender buttermilk pancake. It's a very satisfying and delicious meal with plenty of variety. (5/5) Daily Special Biscuits & Gravy ($15) - The waitress recommended this for us and unfortunately neither of us thought the dish as a whole was very good. Everything on the plate was kind of a mess. The biscuit is a drop biscuit type, baked well until the exterior becomes crusty. The interior is actually too moist, so it's almost mushy in texture, which is not what I want in a biscuit. The gravy is fine. It's spiced appropriately with plenty of diced onion and some pieces of what seem to be sliced breakfast sausage logs. They are a bit sweet, perhaps maple infused? The eggs we asked for over medium, which the chef actually did pretty well. One egg is more towards over hard and the other one is towards over easy, but both are pretty decent. The problem is with the amount of oil used to fry the eggs. There's a thick sheen underneath, making the plate completely glossy, which also makes the eggs very fatty and greasy. The same thing happened with the potatoes. The potatoes seem to be cut in house, with larger and smaller cubes of waxy yellow potato. They have a very uneven fry, with some being tender, others still being somewhat raw and hard. The potatoes are seasoned well, but again they use way too much oil, leaving behind a greasy and oily mess. I don't normally eat eggs/potatoes with ketchup, but in this case, both needed the extra acidic zing to balance out all the fat. (3/5) Daily Pastry Sticky Bun ($8) - This is served warm with plenty of butterscotch dressing the top. The butterscotch has a pleasing burnt acridity that really balances well with the sugar sweetness. Embedded into the sticky topping are some crunchy oats for texture. The sticky bun itself is a super tender and warm brioche, rich with plenty of cinnamon. It's surprisingly not too sweet and is a delight to eat. (5/5) I was really surprised at the quality of the food from El Tovar. Given the relatively low ratings, I thought it would be terrible reheated Sysco type of food, but it seems like El Tovar takes their dishes and cooking seriously. Bathrooms - None in the restaurant itself. There are larger rooms with multiple stalls down the stairs across from the hotel check in.

This is intended to be a premier dining spot in the Grand Canyon, and it misses the mark a bit…read more(predictably). As is common in remote locations, there is only so much you can do and you have a captive audience who will pay, whatever the price. Let me explain: The service is tops, no question. The dress code is admirable but not realistic (saw lots of jeans and tennis shoes, don't worry too much about this like I did.) The prices are *high* The vegetables are frozen (heated up obviously). This is like very high end cafeteria food if I'm being honest. There was so much I wanted to try because it sounded interesting but nothing really delivered on flavor. The desserts in particular were a let down. I described the mousse as excellent hospital pudding. The macaroons were not edible, so dry and flavorless. My family of 5 has never left dessert behind before. In the real world this would be a 3. It's a Grand Canyon 4. The building is beautiful and the views make it all worth it. I *highly* recommend breakfast over dinner here. The music is on point in the morning, it's less busy, and the menu has better execution. You also get more attention. The pancake trio is good, but only the blue corn flavor tasted like the description. You can get one of each flavor or you can choose 3 corn, whatever you want. I preferred the blue corn with the prickly pear syrup best. The point nut butter is next level. The cinnamon roll was extraordinary. Not soft and sweet like you expect, more like a good cinnamon dinner roll with mildly sweet cream cheese. Now, the best item I thought was the pistachio waffle. I will be trying to make that at home for sure. (You DO need to make reservations, at least a few weeks ahead of you need a specific time.)

We went here on New Year's Eve and was actually very interesting. Their drinks were delish and…read moretheir wings were huge and tasty. Since it was a holiday they were very busy and service was really slow but I understood why. It was nice cause after we ate we went across the hall to check out the arcade and bowling alley. Was very cool. We will be back. We want to also stay and experience the hotel itself cause it looks beautiful

The pub, located in the basement of The Squire Resort was cute. I chose this over the restaurant…read morebecause I right have to make a reservation. Service was great but the waiters name escapes me but he was cute lol... He had a man bun! He was attentive and kept our drinks full. The good was okay, nothing really fresh and not piping hot either. There wasn't much garlic or parmesan on my wings but they were ok, could've been fried a few minutes longer. I ordered a scratch pizza with: pepperoni, mushroom, extra mozzarella and spinach and it could've also cooked a bit longer. Decent option if you're staying in the hotel. There's also a game room and bowling alley but I didn't use right!

Probably one of the better places we've eaten inside a national park. I recommend the Elk Burger…read morefrom the Tavern!

The experience at the dining hall was pretty mediocre. I understand that visitors to the Grand…read moreCanyon are a captive audience. Sometimes you get mediocre food and that's not the end of the world. Paying a premium price for it does hurt a little. The staff were pleasant and efficient.

Our first experience was a 3, but the 2nd visit was a 5, so 4 average. (The only reason we came…read moreback was because it's so busy at the other restaurants you need a reservation. We were not even there at peak season, and it was a weekday. Definitely plan your restaurants well in advance.) I think the difference was this: what you order and what time you go. The burgers are great. The vegetarian options are excellent, particularly the quinoa tofu bowl. The pot roast was dreadful - a pile of fat the size of my fist. The burrito was extremely average and mostly onions. The service in early dinner hour is excellent, super attentive and friendly. As it gets later and busier it's still friendly but you're pretty much on your own, no waters refilled or check-ins. The building itself is a must-see and worth going. There's a lot of vegetation, so don't come here for the views.

I don't understand all the poor reviews. Our experience was pretty good especially when you think…read moreabout the difficulty of serving hoards of people in a remote location. Think about what it takes to get food and labor 100 miles from a major metropolitan area. The prices are reasonable and the food was serviceable. I had a burger with fries. It was cooked properly and the fries were hot and tasty. The bun could have been toasted a bit better I suppose. Our server, Summer, was friendly and attentive. The bar was clean and organized and we were at one of the Seven Wonders of the World. Come on people...this is pretty good based on the challenges they face.