The best restaurants GRANDS PARCS NATIONAUX

Desert Bistro is one of Moab's best restaurants, with a warm, historic setting in a former dance hall dating back to 1892. Karl and Michelle Kelley take great care of their guests. Fresh fish, homemade agnolotti pasta stuffed with parmesan, asagio and mushrooms, duck confit, marinated and grilled pork... The cuisine is refined and creative without losing its local roots. The meat is delicious, the dishes well worked. An excellent address to discover, promise of a beautiful evening.

"Burgers - beer - homemade pie" is the motto of the Burr Trail Grill. This small, Far West-style roadside eatery is clad in tin and wood, enough to whet curiosity and make you want to stop before going any further. Simple and good, the plates range from burgers - beef or lamb - to trout, fried tofu sandwiches and country chicken. And the desserts are excellent. Plus: a shaded outdoor terrace with a lovely view of the surrounding area

This is the restaurant of Zion Lodge, the only establishment in the park. The food is very good with a menu of soups, salads, burgers, sandwiches, fish and some chef's specialties. There is a wide selection of drinks, including local beers. The establishment serves breakfast, lunch and dinner with a nice view. All in a rustic decor of stone and wood with beautiful photos of Zion National Park. In season, outdoor dining is also available at the Castle Dome Café next door.

Established in a building dating from 1892, the Rocking V Cafe has succeeded to many businesses: bank, restaurant, post office... Today, it is a place where one presses the midday and the evening, which knew to preserve intact the spirit of the past. Thus, the creaking floor and the vintage decoration contrast with the few modern frames hanging on the walls. The cuisine is excellent, with accents of the southern United States and Mexico - but also European - in a good atmosphere. On the menu: a nice choice of meats and tasty desserts.

This former 1930s gas station has been converted into a restaurant with a beautiful outdoor patio. Sit among the old gas pumps and other relics of the '66 and enjoy the smells of the food served here. Steaks, ribs, burgers, salads, grilled chicken and of course an assortment of desserts. The bar offers a nice selection of local beers. There are screens on the walls showing sports channels, and in the summer, it's not uncommon for bands to provide musical entertainment outside.

This Italian-influenced American restaurant serves mouth-watering food in a simple, kitschy setting that is quite pleasant. The menu is small, with a few starters and salads, but mostly pasta. Marinara, alfredo, carbonara, tomato and basil cream, with clams... The sauces are quite classic. A few specialties stand out, such as fettuccine with blackened salmon and lobster ravioli. Also on the menu: nice pieces of meat, from veal to steak and chicken. Special mention to the friendly staff.

A canteen for hikers and mule trekkers from the North and South Rims. There's no need to arrive for a meal without first making a reservation on the website. The canteen operates on a schedule for breakfast and dinner. Lunchboxes can also be ordered. Two options are available for dinner: steak dinner and stew dinner, both with beef. A vegetarian version is also available. An ideal place for those who love the chalet atmosphere.

Grand Canyon Lodge offers several types of dining options (Dining Room, Deli in the Pines and Roughrider Saloon). The first one offers simple and good food (breakfast, lunch and dinner) in a pleasant setting (magnificent view on the North Rim), the second one offers a fast food without more which will be convenient to eat on the run. Finally, we will stop at the last one for a coffee, a breakfast or to quench our thirst with a cold beer in a saloon atmosphere after a hike, a slice of pizza in hand. Small terrace to enjoy the sun.

Opened in 2014, Comb Ridge Eat + Drink is one of Bluff's must-visit restaurants. Open at different times depending on the season, the establishment serves meals in the dining room or on the terrace, both of which are very pleasant. The dishes are traditional, some with a Mexican twist. Good wine list, tasty cuisine and cosy bistro atmosphere. A must-try! Please note that reservations are not possible, although it's always a good idea to make a phone call, especially if you're bringing a group.

This place is recognizable by the two red sandstone rocks that overlook it. In 1989, Duke and Rose Simpson and their children opened the Rocks Trading Post on the very spot where a group of Mormon pioneers stopped to make their home a hundred years earlier. The Rocks Trading Post expanded a few years later with the opening of the Twin Rocks Cafe. Today, the Cafe is a family-owned and operated restaurant that serves a variety of local dishes.

In this former gas station transformed into a restaurant by a Texan, you can enjoy sandwiches, nachos and, above all, barbecued ribs served in cardboard plates full of beans and coleslaw. A delight! Some evenings, cowboys come with their guitars and sing in front of the guests seated on long tables covered with checkered tablecloths. An address where authenticity and good atmosphere reign.

The Bright Angel Restaurant offers a classic, correct restaurant.

Created by three players on the University of Colorado's American soccer team, Zax is a sure bet when you're in Moab. Efficient dishes, a great atmosphere and smiling staff. The all-you-can-eat pizza, soup and salad bar remains a favorite with regulars. The list of pizzas is well worth a look, including the famous Create you own. Two sizes available (16 and 22 inches). Zax Restaurant also offers grills, burgers and a wide selection of pastas. In short, you won't be disappointed when you stop in.

Established in 2015, this excellent restaurant is known for the quality of its products, the refinement of its cuisine and the atmosphere of its lounge bar, as well as for the breathtaking view from its terrace. We find good meats, from chicken escalope to filet mignon, as well as a nice plate of salmon, swordfish or pasta. Special mention to the desserts, the peanut butter and chocolate pie in the lead. Whether it's for a drink or a meal, a stop in Sedona should always include a stop at the Hudson.