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Try the Navajo eggplant with on the site of an 1896 trading local favorites such as chicken-
tomatillo cream sauce, and spicy- post, this restaurant serves fried steak with mashed pot-
sweet chipotle tilapia. generous portions of classic atoes and gravy, and a cowboy
regional and national dishes. pork chop with apple
chipotle sauce.
CHINLE: Garcia’s Restaurant $$
The Four Corners Southwestern Map D3 KAYENTA: Amigo Café $
Navajo Route 7, AZ 86503 Mexican Map C2
BLUFF: Twin Rocks Café $ Tel (928) 674-2511 Hwy 163, AZ 86033
American Map D2 Right next to the Holiday Inn, Tel (928) 697-8448 Closed Sun
913 E. Navajo Twins Dr., UT 84512 Garcia’s serves classic regional On the Navajo reservation,
Tel (435) 672-2341 dishes, plus Native American and Amigo is popular with both
A pair of sandstone pillars stand Mexican specialties, including locals and visitors. It serves tacos,
huddled together above the cliffs fajitas and marinated sirloin steak. chimichangas, tamales, tostadas,
at this scenic café. The menu and more. Takeouts are available.
offers a range of salads and DURANGO: Carver Brewing Co. $
sandwiches, and a unique “Navajo International Map D2 MESA VERDE NATIONAL PARK:
pizza” made with fry bread. 1022 Main Ave., CO 81301 Spruce Tree Terrace Café $
Colorful Native American decor at the Tel (970) 259-2545 Southwestern Map D2 Panoramic vista from the dining area of The View Hotel Restaurant in Monument Valley
Capitol Reef Café, Torrey BLUFF: Cottonwood A local institution, Carver has Mile Marker 15, Mancos, CO 81328
Steakhouse $$ been brewing beer – from light Tel (970) 529-4465 MONUMENT VALLEY: The View spiced Asian dishes such as
ST. GEORGE: Pancho Steakhouse Map D2 lagers to hardy oatmeal stouts – This café, set in a historic stone Hotel Restaurant $$ chicken satay and green curry.
and Lefty’s $ Main & 4th St. E., Hwy 191, UT 84512 since 1986. Try the chicken building, offers a good value, Southwestern Map C2 No reservations are taken.
Mexican Map B2 Tel (435) 672-2282 stuffed poblano pepper. seasonally-changing menu. Rt. 42, Monument Valley Tribal Park,
1050 S. Bluff St., UT 84770 A giant cottonwood tree provides The Navajo tacos are a popular UT 84536 TELLURIDE: 221 South Oak $$$
Tel (435) 628-4772 shade over the picnic tables DURANGO: Ken and Sue‘s $$ choice. Dine inside or on the Tel (435) 727-5555 Contemporary American Map D2
Colorful woven blankets and placed around a barbecue pit at Contemporary American Map D2 sunny patio. Decorated with Navajo art, 221 South Oak, CO 81435
sombreros add to the traditional this steakhouse, which serves 636 Main Ave., CO 81301 this spacious restaurant has Tel (970) 728-9507
Mexican atmosphere here. generous portions of steak, ribs, Tel (970) 385-1810 MESA VERDE NATIONAL PARK: stunning views of Monument Candlelight and white linen
Choose from freshly made chicken, shrimp, and fish. Enjoy upscale dining in a relaxed Metate Room $$$ Valley. The menu features create an elegant ambience at
enchiladas and flautas. Grilled atmosphere. Specialties include Southwestern Map D2 specialties such as mutton stew this restaurant set in a historic
steak, chicken, and shrimp fajitas CAMERON: Cameron hoisin-glazed “lollipop“ wings Mile Marker 15, Mancos, CO 81328 with fried bread as well as steaks house. Choose from eclectic
are served with beans and rice. Trading Post $ with home-made blue cheese Tel (970) 529-4422 Closed mid-Oct– and grilled salmon. dishes such as seared salmon
Southwestern Map C3 dipping sauce, and grilled filet mid-Apr with basil almond butter and
ST. GEORGE: Painted Pony $$$ Route 89, AZ 86020 mignon with gorgonzola butter. This remote restaurant OURAY: Bon Ton Restaurant $$$ saffron potatoes.
Contemporary American Map B2 Tel (928) 679-2231 delights diners with cuisine Italian Map D2
2 W. St. George Blvd 22, UT 84770 Colorful Native American art- DURANGO: Red Snapper $$$ based on sustainable staples 426 Main St., CO 81427 DK Choice
Tel (435) 634-1700 works adorn the walls at this Seafood Map D2 used by the Ancestral Puebloans: Tel (970) 325-4419
Rosemary spiked rib-eye steak restaurant, located at a Four 144 E. 9th St., CO 81301 pan-seared trout with three-bean This cozy restaurant in a historic TELLURIDE: Chop House $$$
and bacon-wrapped duck Corners crossroads and over- Tel (970) 259-3417 succotash; elk Wellington; or hotel boasts a romantic martini Contemporary
are popular choices at this looking the Little Colorado River A haven for seafood lovers, Red prickly-pear pork belly. This is bar. Enjoy dishes such as pork American Map D2
modern restaurant with a gorge. A variety of American, Snapper flies in fresh fish daily. an excellent place to try the tenderloin piccata served over 233 W. Colorado Ave., CO 81435
seasonal menu. Local jazz artists Native American, and Mexican Diners can enjoy views of the local wines. pasta with fresh vegetables, and Tel (970) 728-9100
perform occasionally. dishes are served. huge illuminated aquarium. scampi served in a sherry-cream This upscale restaurant is
MONUMENT VALLEY: sauce over fettuccine. committed to sustainable
TORREY: Capitol Reef Café $$ CHINLE: Thunderbird FARMINGTON: Clancy’s Pub $ Stagecoach Dining Room $$ ingredients and uses only
Seafood Map C2 Lodge Restaurant $ International Map D2 American Map C2 SILVERTON: Handlebars $ organic, free-range fowl, non-
360 W. Main St., UT 84775 American Map D3 2701 E. 20th St., NM 87402 Goulding’s Lodge, UT 84536 Steakhouse Map D2 threatened fish species, and
Tel (435) 425-3271 Navajo Route 7, AZ 86503 Tel (505) 325-8176 Tel (435) 727-3231 117 W. 13th St., CO 81433 local ingredients. Game meat
This friendly café offers healthy Tel (928) 674-5841 Housed in an adobe-style Boasting panoramic views of Tel (970) 387-5395 entrées include pan-seared
fare. Select the house specialty: Located on the Navajo building, Clancy’s is often Monument Valley, this hotel- This rip-roaring, old-time Western elk short loin with bourbon
locally farmed trout – grilled, reservation at Canyon de Chelly referred to as an “Irish cantina.” restau rant caters to international saloon, festooned with animal apple butter, and 30-day dry-
broiled, or smoked – and served The varied menu includes sushi, visitors with its delicious Navajo heads, features live music and aged bison rib eye.
with a ten-vegetable salad. massive burgers, and more. tacos and steaks. There is also a the occasional shoot-out. The
salad bar. food on offer includes burgers,
TORREY: Café Diablo $$$ HOPI INDIAN RESERVATION: steak, and barbecued ribs. TUBA CITY: Hogan Restaurant $
Southwestern Map C2 Hopi Cultural Center $ Native American/
599 W. Main St., UT 84775 Native American Map C3 TELLURIDE: Brown Bag $ Southwestern Map C3
Tel (435) 425-3070 Route 264, Second Mesa, AZ 86043 American Map D2 Main St. & Moenave Rd, AZ 86045
Take a seat in the comfortable Tel (928) 734-2402 126 W. Colorado Ave., CO 81435 Tel (928) 283-5260
dining room filled with local Traditional Hopi dishes, including Tel (970) 728-3334 Closed dinner This eatery is shaped like a Navajo
art or on the breezy patio. lamb stew and blue corn piki This small deli serves breakfast hogan dwelling and serves
The kitchen uses only local, bread, are served with hominy and made-to-order sandwiches, Navajo tacos, as well as Mexican
seasonal ingredients. and roasted green chilies. Mexican wraps, and salads. Call ahead to and American dishes.
and American options, and a skip the line.
ZION NATIONAL PARK: superb salad bar, are also available. WINDOW ROCK: Diné $
Red Rock Grill $$ TELLURIDE: Siam $ American Map D3
Southwestern Map B2 IGNACIO: Rolling Thunder Grill $ Thai Map D2 48 W. Hwy 264, AZ 86515
Springdale, UT 84767 American Map D2 200 S. Davis St., CO 81435 Tel (928) 871-4108
Tel (435) 772-7760 14324 US Hwy 172 N., CO 81137 Tel (970) 728-6886 Decorated with Navajo art, this
Nestled among the cottonwoods, Tel (970) 563-7777 A very popular, casual eatery diner offers traditional mutton
this restaurant boasts splendid Guests enjoying meals at Painted Pony, a Located in the Sky Ute Casino Patio seating at Spruce Tree Terrace Café in a (which can mean a long wait for a stew, fry breads, and tacos, as well
views from its open-air terrace. popular eatery in Utah resort, Rolling Thunder serves historic building, Mesa Verde National Park table), Siam serves authentically as Mexican and American fare.
For key to prices see page 248 For more information on types of restaurants see pages 244–5
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