2 Best Restaurants in Moab, Moab and Southeastern Utah

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From juicy steaks and fresh sushi to rich Mexican and savory Thai, there are enough menu options in Moab to keep you satiated.

Jailhouse Café

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A local institution for decades, this downtown spot only does breakfast from 7 to noon—and does it famously well. Expect all your morning favorites, plus a few surprises, served out of a pink 1880s-era home that also once served as the county courthouse (the kitchen was a jail cell). You can read all about the place's history as you dine inside or on its pleasant patio. Especially during busy times of year and weekends, it helps to get here early, as it can draw quite the crowd.

101 N. Main St., Moab, UT, USA
435-259–3900
Known For
  • "soul bacon" (thick-cut slices that are sourced and cut especially for Jailhouse)
  • Inventive varieties of eggs Benedict
  • Ginger and Swedish pancakes
Restaurant Details
Usually closed Nov.–Feb
No lunch or dinner

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Moab Diner

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Quick and reliable, this no-frills diner opens early and closes late, dishing up large portions of all-American fare at a decent price. People come for the all-day breakfast, the grass-fed beef burgers, and a great selection of soda-fountain favorites, including shakes and sundaes. If you're headed out into the desert for the day, grab one of their boxed to-go lunches, with a sandwich, chips, water, fresh fruit, and a candy bar.

189 S. Main St., Moab, UT, 84532, USA
435-259–4006
Known For
  • Centrally located
  • Sweetwater Potatoes (fried with their skins on and seasoned with bacon, green onions, and spices)
  • Signature green chili
Restaurant Details
Closed Sun.

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