Dining Guides

Buying Alcohol in St. George: How Utah's Rules Actually Work — Where to buy beer, wine and spirits in St. George, why the supermarket only has some of it, and the Utah rules that catch visitors out — including the strictest drink-driving limit in the country.
Where to Eat in Springdale, Utah — Dining in Springdale is one street, a short season and a narrow window each evening. The long-standing places, and the three things that decide whether you eat well after a day in Zion.
Mediterranean and Middle Eastern Food in St. George — Mediterranean and Middle Eastern food in St. George: what the category covers, why it suits the climate, and where to start.
Seafood in St. George, Utah — Seafood in a landlocked desert: why it works better than you would expect in St. George, and how to judge a kitchen.
Italian Restaurants in St. George — Italian food in St. George: from red-sauce family restaurants to more serious kitchens, and how to tell which you are walking into.
Sushi, Ramen and Asian Food in St. George — Asian food in St. George: what a metro this size realistically supports, how the categories differ, and where to start looking.
Where to Find Barbecue in St. George — Barbecue in St. George: no single regional tradition, a strong Dutch-oven heritage, and how to tell whether a place is serious.
Steakhouses and Special-Occasion Dining in St. George — Steakhouses and special-occasion dining in St. George: what the category looks like here, and how to plan the evening around it.
St. George Farmers Markets and Local Food — Farmers markets in St. George: why the growing season runs backwards here, what is actually local, and the region's agricultural roots.
Where to Grab a Drink: St. George Breweries and Wineries — Drinking in St. George: how Utah's rules actually work, the local brewery scene, and the surprising fact that this was once wine country.
Date Night in St. George: Where to Take Someone — Date night in St. George: where the atmosphere actually is, how the seasons change the options, and the local rhythms to plan around.
St. George Mexican Food: Where Locals Actually Go — Mexican food is the deepest restaurant category in St. George. How to tell the styles apart and where to start looking.
The Best Breakfast in St. George — Breakfast is a genuine strength in St. George — a town that starts early because the cool part of the day is the beginning of it.
Coffee, Dirty Sodas, and the St. George Drink Scene — Dirty soda started in St. George in 2010. What it is, why it matters here, and the coffee scene that surprises visitors.
Where to Actually Eat in St. George — How dining actually works in St. George: the Sunday rhythm, the inverted patio season, and the local drinks culture that surprises visitors.
Dessert and Ice Cream in St. George — Dessert in St. George: frozen custard, ice cream, Utah scones and the dirty-soda drive-throughs that started in this town.
The Best Pizza in St. George — Pizza in St. George: no single local tradition, a wide range of styles, and the one question that tells you if a place is serious.
Family-Friendly Restaurants in St. George — Eating out with children in St. George: a family-oriented town with big portions, early evenings and a summer rhythm to plan around.
The Best Burgers in St. George — Burgers in St. George: the Utah conventions worth knowing — fry sauce, pastrami burgers and a strong drive-in tradition.
Where to Eat in Santa Clara and Ivins — Eating in Santa Clara and Ivins: fewer options than St. George, a far better setting, and how to make the drive worth it.