Crema's Take
“El Tovar's historic dining room capitalizes on its unbeatable Grand Canyon views and that golden-hour timing when you stumble in exhausted from the rim—the Cobb salad and steaks are genuinely solid, and when service clicks, it's memorable. Just know you're paying resort prices for food that's good rather than exceptional, and the service inconsistency means you might wait forever for your server or get whisked through with charm, depending on the day.”
What to expect
Classic coffee drinks done right. A slow-sit, outdoor seating spot, good for meetings. Full breakfast and light food on the menu. Family friendly.
Google Reviews
See all on Google →Food was good but nothing outstanding. Service was very poor, we waited 10 in at the table before we had to track-down someone to take our order.. you’re kind of stuck with resort style pricing. The dining room experience was nice very cozy with great views of the canyon.…
This was a perfect place to eat after a long morning at the grand canyon. They have rooms too.The cobb salad was the best ever and then they added a protein on top - I choose salmon. I was stuffed and I also had a Cosmopolitan for the first time. It was delicious 😋 too.…
Had an amazing breakfast at El Tovar Dining Room! Our server was very nice and super quick with service. The vibe of the restaurant fits the historic theme of the hotel. We could also see the Grand Canyon from our table which was incredible. The omelette was so good, loved the…
We had a great family dinner at El Tovar Dining Room after a long day at the South Rim. I had the petit filet medallions and my wife ordered the peppercorn crusted skirt steak. Both were excellent and cooked perfectly. Our daughters, 8 and 6, were very happy with the macaroni…
AMAZING! My family and I loved this place after hiking the Grand Canyon. Our waiter was adorable. He was so kind and sweet. The views (if you are lucky enough to get a table by the window is great. This restaurant is a part of the El Tovar hotel which is a cool place to check…
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