Where to Stay, Camp & Eat in Bryce Canyon - Zion and Bryce Canyon National Parks - page 99

burgers, salads, and a taco bar. The menu changes periodically, but may include
dinner specialties such as pan-seared Alaskan sockeye salmon topped with sun-
dried tomato pesto, and perhaps a rack of lamb. Steaks are also offered, including
a bison tenderloin, and other dishes frequently available include chicken with lime
and chile. There are also vegetarian items, and the restaurant serves wine and beer.
Bryce Canyon National Park. & 435/834-8700. www.brycecanyonforever.com . Main courses $5-$12
breakfast and lunch, $13-$25 dinner. AE, DC, DISC, MC, V. Daily 7-10am, 11:30am-3pm, and
5-10pm. Closed Mid-Nov through Mar.
Outside the Park
Tropic & Bryce
BryceCanyonPines ★ AMERICAN A country cottage-style dining room, with
an old wood stove, is the perfect setting for the wholesome American food served
here. Especially popular for its traditional breakfasts, the restaurant is also known
for its homemade soups and pies—all the usuals, plus some not-so-usual selections
such as banana blueberry. Both sandwiches and full dinners are available at lunch
and dinner. Recommended are the Utah trout; the 8-ounce tenderloin steak; and
the hot sandwiches, such as the open-faced turkey with mashed potatoes and
gravy. Beer and wine are available.
Utah 12, about 3 miles west of intersection with park entry road. & 435/834-5441.
www.brycecanyonmotel.com . Sandwiches $5-$12; full dinners $10-$22. AE, DC, DISC, MC, V. Daily
7am-9:30pm summer (call for hours at other times).
CanyonDiner AMERICAN Part of the Best Western Plus Ruby's Inn complex,
this self-serve restaurant offers typical fast-food fare, relatively quick and close to
the park. Breakfasts, served until 11am, include bagels and several egg croissants;
for lunch and dinner, you can get hoagies, burgers, hot dogs, nachos, pretty good
stuffed potatoes, pizza, broiled chicken sandwiches, and salads. Specialties include
a fish and chips basket. No alcohol is served.
At the Best Western Plus Ruby's Inn, 1000 S. Utah 63, Bryce Canyon City. & 435/834-8030.
www.rubysinn.com . Reservations not accepted. Individual items $4-$7; meals $6-$11. AE, DISC,
MC, V. Daily 6:30am-9:30pm. Closed Nov-Mar.
Cowboy's Buffet and Steak Room STEAK/SEAFOOD The busiest restaurant in the
Bryce Canyon area, this main restaurant at the Best Western Plus Ruby's Inn moves
'em through with buffets at every meal, plus a well-rounded menu and friendly
service. The breakfast buffet offers more choices than you'd expect, with scrambled
eggs, fresh fruit, several breakfast meats, potatoes, pastries, and cereals. At the