Diners' Choice: Lively restaurants in Southwest Utah

OpenTable

Updated January 05, 2025

Looking for restaurants that have the most vibrant bar scenes in Southwest Utah? You’re in the right place. Each month, OpenTable analyzes nearly 2 million global diner reviews from the past four months. We sort the results by location and category to help you discover new favorite restaurants. It's a great partnership: you reserve, eat, and review. We listen...and deliver the results for all to benefit. Enjoy!

Rusted Cactus

4.9

4.9 (31)

$31 to $50

American

Ivins

About the restaurant

Desert Charm, Inspired Cuisine

The menu at The Rusted Cactus provides unique dishes that capture the flavor of the season. Within the walls, the Lewis and MacKay families hope to create a dining experience with shared plates that will cultivate a love of food, friendship and new flavors.

Top review

Jim

Dined 4 days ago

Always enjoy our time here, love having this restaurant so close to home

Sego Restaurant

4.8

4.8 (979)

$30 and under

Contemporary American

Kanab

About the restaurant

Sego Restaurant is a regional new American fusion restaurant in Kanab.

Top review

Aaron

Dined on Jan 7, 2025

Always an amazing experience! Sami is Very knowledgeable and cares that the customers feel her sincerity! Love, love, love Sego restaurant!

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4.7

4.7 (3159)

$31 to $50

Contemporary American

St. George

About the restaurant

A culinary island in Southern Utah, the Painted Pony brings a touch of class--and intriguing flavors--to St. George. The restaurant, tucked away in Ancestor Square, is exceptionally clean and cozy, with contemporary art, fresh flowers, and -- in the evening -- a top notch romantic atmosphere with subdued lighting and patio dining.

If your surroundings don't clue you in, your first glance at the menu will. Painted Pony is not your standard fare. Contemporary American cuisine evidently doesn't mean just another good steakhouse, and the simply written food descriptions promise something new and intriguing for your palate.

The Painted Pony has perfected the fine art of using fresh ingredients and delicate flavoring. An exceptional wine list, generous portions, attentive service, and reasonable prices will convince you to return to "the Pony" anytime you're in St. George.

Top review

Laura

Dined 4 days ago

Great experience. Very skilled and friendly wait staff!

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Pig’s Ear American Bistro

4.6

4.6 (366)

$30 and under

Contemporary American

Hurricane

About the restaurant

Pig's Ear American Bistro in a modern casual dining restaurant catering to the most demanding appetites in Hurricane, Utah. Come for the great food, drinks and desserts, and stay for the warm, inviting 'second home' atmosphere you'll love from the start.

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Laura

Dined today

Always the best experience never disappointed ever.

Xetava

4.6

4.6 (29)

$30 and under

American

Ivins

About the restaurant

Located in the heart of Kayenta
Pronounced - Zay-tah-vah

Top review

melodyVIP

Dined 1 day ago

Enjoyed lunch with a friend today. Perfect atmosphere to visit. Noise level was low however there weren’t many other diners. We were seated at a very small table when there were lots of other choices. Our server was very nice and attentive. The food options were good but the prices were a bit high for lunch. We split a French dip sandwich and each ordered a half beet salad. Both were very tasty. It’s a 45 minute drive for us but we enjoy the Kayenta area and beautiful views. The Village shops are fun to peruse as well. I definitely recommend Xetava for low key vibe and a nice change of scenery.

Dulivia Ristorante Italiano

4.5

4.5 (607)

$30 and under

Italian

Springdale (Zion National Park)

About the restaurant

Coming Soon!

Top review

JoyVIP

Dined 3 days ago

This is the second time we’ve eaten at Dulivia and thoroughly enjoyed the food and the relaxing atmosphere. The restaurant and patio have a beautiful view of the local mountain range. When it’s warmer outside, the patio is perfect!

Wood Ash Rye

4.5

4.5 (904)

$31 to $50

American

St. George

About the restaurant

Located in the heart of downtown St. George at the beautiful Advenire, Autograph Collection, wood • ash • rye is a chef driven, award winning restaurant utilizing regionally sourced, fresh ingredients that rotate with the seasons.

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KathyVIP

Dined 1 day ago

Outstanding food, cocktails, and service! I highly recommend this restaurant for anyone looking for a great meal in St. George, Utah.

Switchback Grille

4.3

4.3 (1215)

$50 and over

Steakhouse

Springdale (Zion National Park)

About the restaurant

Nestled at the foot of the Watchman rock formation in Zion Canyon, Switchback Grille Steak & Fish House features hand-selected USDA Prime beef, Certified Angus Beef and a daily fresh fish menu that follows the seasons. Artfully prepared dishes, warm superior service, stunning views of the West Temple and a sophisticated southwest dining room come together for a truly unique dining experience. Additionally, Switchback offers full bar service with the area’s most extensive wine list. Banquet and catering services are available year round as well as a cozy sports grill with all of your pub favorites. No online reservations for party s of over 10 people. ( 24 hours notice required)

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Cyndy

Dined on Jan 2, 2025

Excellent meal and service. Beautiful view and decor. Thank you!

Canyon Breeze Restaurant

4.1

4.1 (156)

$31 to $50

Contemporary American

St. George

About the restaurant

Canyon Breeze Restaurant at Red Mountain Resort offers spectacular red rock views and ample seasonal outdoor patio seating. The menu created by our Executive Chef Wenceslao Sandoval inspires our guests who appreciate thoughtful, made from scratch dishes using local and sustainably sourced ingredients. Canyon Breeze is in Ivins, minutes away from Tuacahn Amphitheater and Snow Canyon State Park. Open for Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner. Beer, Wine and Cocktail Menu available.

Top review

Sunny

Dined on Dec 25, 2024

The patio is beautiful with the surrounding red mountains and the fireplace and we timed it just right to see the sunset. The staff was so accommodating and happy. The food was very good, I had the grilled salmon w/sweet potato. I highly recommend Canyon Breeze and we will be back!

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