El Tovar Dining Room

The El Tovar Dining Room is quite an experience. We reserved ahead of time and were delighted to get a window seat facing the Grand Canyon upon arrival. Although I had read many online reviews highlighting the El Tovar Hotel's location, I was still surprised by the stunning views from the Dining Room, and I'm sure other guests will find them equally spectacular. Just as unique as the location, the food was magnificent too. My breakfast consisted of the truly unique and delicious trio pancake, complete with pine nut butter and wild honey, as well as prickly pear syrup, complementing the flavorful pancakes. This, along with some good coffee, made my meal perfect. My kid and wife enjoyed the Asparagus Omelet and Spinach Omelet, served with toast, fries, etc. The grandeur of the Hotel reception and the antique pieces on display made it a memorable experience for all of us

Even though we didn’t get a table with a direct view of the Grand Canyon, the view of the pine trees and the sight of the Grand Canyon train passing by was just as magical. Coming from Vegas, we found this dining experience to be great value for money. The food was exquisite—each dish had a unique flavor that set it apart. I absolutely loved the lobster pasta; the portion size was just right—not too big, not too small. The oyster stew was another standout—rich and flavorful. My husband couldn’t stop raving about the Elote Caesar Salad! A special shoutout to our server, Jack, who was incredibly accommodating and kind throughout our meal. We also discovered that they have a kids’ menu, which isn’t listed on their website or mentioned much anywhere, so parents should definitely ask for it! We had a 12:30 PM reservation but arrived an hour early, and they graciously seated us right away. That said, we noticed the restaurant was fully booked by noon, so we definitely recommend making a reservation in advance. Overall, we highly recommend El Tovar for anyone visiting the South Rim—great food, beautiful setting, and warm service!

We went to Tovar Dining room for breakfast and dinner. Both experiences were good and the food taste was great, but the dinner time service is waayyyy better. The servers let you know ahead of time if something is unavailable (unlike breakfast) and are very friendly throughout the experience. Breakfast felt ok, and at dinner you are special. The pistachio waffles were delicious and at dinner the filet mignon was the favorite. Ohh and the chocolate chip cookie a la mode with salted caramel was on point. Lastly, I want to highlight Michael who was our dinner server and he truly made our evening special.

Delicious lunch at a historic and beautiful dining room! Over many years I have eaten at the El Tovar dining room and it has gotten much better after a slump after covid. The menu is full of good selections and fair prices for the Grand Canyon, and the service was excellent! The beef stroganoff, French onion soup and creme brulee were all fantastic! It gets busy at dinner time so I recommend getting reservations on open table, but lunch was very quiet, cool and enjoyable.

They open early! Thank you! Popped in to eat on SAT without a reservation at 6:30 am, before our descent into the Grand Canyon. What a menu selection. Very impressive. The Eggs Benedict were superb as was their fresh coffee. We had a soft view of the canyon, the bones and layout, artwork, tapestries, fireplace, and lighting, all were an upscale delight. The service was impeccable and catered to our every need. The prices were very reasonable. They had gluten-free options along with gluten-free toast as well. If you're staying in Tusayan or at the Canyon, this is where you eat and enjoy your first meal. I recommend arriving early. Thank you for taking wonderful care of us.

This is a historical place, and we really enjoyed our time here. The food was delicious, the service was excellent, and we loved the wooden house with its real chimney and large halls. It is truly an amazing location. Everything we ordered was delightful. I am updating my review. Yesterday, we visited for lunch and returned today for breakfast. We had an amazing experience! The breakfast menu is delicious. We all ordered different meals, and everything tasted fantastic. This place is truly fabulous—the food, the service, and the atmosphere! We had a great time and enjoyed every moment. Thank you!

Impressive view of the 🌄 sunset in the Canyon (South Rim) from our table which was located close to the glass! We selected the dinner menu with wine 🍷and it was super delicious! Fresh made dishes with natural and seasonal ingredients! I loved the warm olives 🫒with almonds and salt! The pasta with lobster was so yummy! 🍝🦞 The desserts…oh la la!

We were thoroughly impressed on the dining experience tonight. I was not expecting such great food and high level service in a National Park restaurant. El Tovar Dining Room was one of the best meals that we’ve had on this trip. We started with the cocktail shrimp and French onion soup. The flavors and quality were comparable to the Michelin star rated restaurants we’ve dined before. Our entrees, duck, spinach salad with salmon and steaks. Each with rich flavors and meat cooked to perfection. Even the dessert, apple pie was so delicious. I wood highly recommend booking ahead of your visits. We booked it more than two months ahead and I’m glad we did.

At first glance, this is definitely a more classy establishment. The servers are all dressed in more formal black and white, and the table setup is fancy. However, we wore our hiking clothes in for dinner and it was fine. All the staff we interacted with were friendly and attentive, and our server was especially great, very funny and personable. The surf and turf was a special for the night, a 4 oz filet mignon and lobster tail, with mashed potatoes and a side of vegetables. The steak was cooked a perfect medium rare but was a little under seasoned for my taste. My lobster tail was a tad dry, but the lemon and butter flavored it well. Overall, it was all very delicious! The 10oz peppercorn steak was good (but also under seasoned) and came with a nice portion of potatoes and veggies. The Elk Milanese and Elk Bolognese were pretty good too. For dessert, we had a hard time deciding between the many yummy options, but finally settled on sharing the cookie skillet and the peach cobbler. Our server surprised us with an extra chocolate mousse on the house - he had overheard our dessert debate haha!

Dining with history at El Tovar Celebrated my dad's 70th birthday and our last night at the Grand Canyon Village with dinner at El Tovar. We were seated at a window table with a stunning view of the canyon at sunset. Attentive service, and delicious & beautifully presented food. Wish there were more variety in entree options. The whole experience felt warm, memorable, and absolutely worth it. Perfect way to end our Grand Canyon trip!

My family and I had a great experience at El Tovar. At first, I was a little disappointed because we didn't get a window table. Trust me, you will understand why once you step inside the dining room. The views of the Grand Canyon through the window are amazing! It's something out of this world. We started it off with the corn on the cob. This was a very interesting appetizer. 7/10. I had the Cabernet Grand Canyon wine, 10/10. I purchased a bottle to go! I had the lobster roll, 8/10. My boyfriend had the onion burger, 9/10. The crème brûlée was delicious! 10/10. Service was great, very attentive and polite staff. Walk-ins are welcome, however, you can book a reservation online. Enjoy!

The property is gorgeous. Historic hotel right on the rim of the Grand Canyon. I was seated promptly staff was well turned out and efficient. If one walked by and my water glass was empty and they had a water jug they filled it. I was there for breakfast and had the Harvey breakfast, ham, eggs hash browns and toast. Serving size was nice. Cost was $22 but it it in the national park. I would consider a $12 breakfast with a $500 view. I did not feel the price was unreasonable also the jam selection included orange marmalade... I love orange marmalade

We had a wonderful meal here while enjoying sunset views over the Grand Canyon. Our server gave us very interesting information about the history of the restaurant. We ordered several of the menu items, and the standouts were the crispy duck, shrimp cocktail, and the desserts. Make a reservation in advance because it does fill up. A great dining experience.

We had a lovely meal at the El Tovar. The service was friendly and capable, and the surroundings of this historic lodge perched on the rim of the Grand Canyon are divine. We shared a beetroot tartare to start, which had the slightest hint of Dijon - a nice complement to the beet. I enjoyed the lamb chops while my husband savored the Bison Osso Buco. He raved about the dish. While it's pricey, the food was excellent when we visited and you're paying a premium for the spectacular views and location. I would absolutely return!

My friend and I came for dinner after watching sunset. Definitely be sure to make a reservation far ahead of time as they get busy! All of the staff were super friendly and knowledgeable about the menu. Paul was our primary server and was very attentive. For food, we each got a soup to start. My friend said the French Onion soup was the best she'd ever had. I really enjoyed the herbaceous flavors of the eggplant soup which was smooth and hearty. The bread basket was fantastic and had a nice mix of bread types with a flavorful pesto butter. For dinner, we shared a spinach salad with added grilled chicken and the spring pasta. The spinach salad was super fresh and tasty. The pasta was a bit underwhelming as it wasn't very warm, seemed to have very few mushrooms, and was overcooked. The side vegetables were fresh and good though. Overall, a solid time and definitely a beautiful place to dine when at the Grand Canyon.

A group of 4 of us made breakfast reservations at El Tovar. Our waitress was very friendly, personable, and attentive. We started off with banana bread to share, and we got a surprisingly large piece, warm and fresh out of the oven. The El Tovar Trio pancakes were interesting because each pancake was different, but pretty average. The prickly pear syrup was very good though, it's a lighter fruitier sweetness than maple syrup. The Eggs Benedict and Harvey Breakfast were quite tasty as well. The Ham, Mushroom, Gruyere Omelet was pretty average. The sides of fresh fruit were very good and the potatoes were fine, though a little on the oily side. Overall, a decent breakfast spot, though I think their dinner quality is much better.

We ate here for dinner and breakfast. The dinner was on the expensive side and decent for a national park lodge. My sons enjoyed the bisque and my wife and daughter enjoyed their starter salads. I skipped a starter because I was tired. I had lamb for dinner. It was good but a pretty small portion. Breakfast on the other hand was great. We had French toast, eggs/meat/bread plates, and eggs Benedict. No complaints at all. I also enjoyed their Americano. My sons had their signature hot chocolates and enjoyed them. 4/5 for dinner 5/5 for breakfast. The dining room is pretty spacious and decorated with depictions of tribes that lived in the Grand Canyon area. The service was attentive and friendly and they were able to move us up to an earlier breakfast time at our request. All around excellent service.

We had an amazing breakfast here. I ordered the Pistachio Waffle, which was absolutely incredible. The pistachio taste was the perfect balance with the pomegranate whipped cream, and the berries were so fresh and delicious. It was a hit for everyone who tried it. My dad ordered the Huevos Rancheros, which I didn't try but he said were very good. The servers were super nice and our food was out quickly. The decor is very fitting too. We made a reservation ahead of time and had no issues.

Awful Sliders (3 orders of the beef/pork trio) are dry and so so salty. It's like they sat in an oven to be dehydrated burgers. Salads.... Tasteless. Truffle fries -if you have ever ordered fries in a theme park... these are it. Processed, with a bit of truffle oil, served with Parmesan cheese and Chipotle ketchup to hide the horrible taste. Stay away, it's a classic tourist trap. . Views are good and the beer is on tap, so they get two stars

After being told they were fully booked on a Saturday night, we tried back close to 8pm and they were seating walk-ins so don't give up if you're randomly trying to get in. We were seated in the rear, upper area so we could see outside at dusk and had a good view. Prompt and friendly service, a dedicated helper for the server for drink refills and bread and clearing away plates. The food was phenomenal and lovely presentation. We had the peppercorn strip steak and the elk Milanese, both cooked perfectly!

Food was delicious. I had the elk bolognese & the husband had the NY strip steak. View was amazing! Out server, Michael, was excellent. He's been there for 25 years! Will definitely come back one day.

Plan ahead and make reservations for the main Restaurant. Breakfast is wonderful and Dinner is delecious. If you don't have reservations, Harvey House is a 6 minute walk and offers a full menu. The lounge is available on a first come, first serve, but it's menu is basic and you are not allowed to order off the main menu. The server and server assistants all wear tuxedo shirts and black bow ties. The Dinning Room is very dated ( by design ) as an homage to the history of the building. There are chef specials every meal and the prices are what I would expect in a high end restaurant. We were lucky enough to have pancakes for breakfast and buffalo and elk for dinner.

El Tovar came highly recommended. The dining room is beautiful with a rock fireplace and lots of dark wood, and lots of windows letting in plenty of light. Tables were elegantly set with linens and silver. Our server was very friendly and attentive throughout the meal. We both started with lobster bisque which was very rich, with deep flavors and a bit of lobster meat on top. My wife's bison ribeye was tender and flavorful. My seafood Newburg was wonderful, with Sherry wine, butter & cream. (I do wish it had been served over a little pasta) Overall we were very happy with our experience!

We dined here for dinner and breakfast when we stayed at El Tovar. We initially had been hesitant about attending for dinner since it was fairly pricey and the menu was nice, but nothing especially unique. However, I'm so glad we ended up eating here! I had the Peppercorn Steak and my boyfriend had the Lamb Loin. I enjoyed my steak and it was seasoned perfectly! The potatoes on the side were nothing special, so I'd consider trying the rice pilaf instead. My boyfriend absolutely loved the Lamb Loin (and he did sub the rice and was pleased). The service was amazing for dinner and we had such a wonderful time that we decided to come for breakfast the next day! For breakfast, we dined from their preset "throwback" menu celebrating El Tovar's 120 anniversary. They had a special selection of items that were similar to the recipes from 120 years ago! I had the Chipped Beef and my boyfriend had the Bacon Wrapped Liver! They were both so unique and unlike anything we had ever tried before! Again, our server was amazing! The ambiance is unbeatable, the service is incredible and the food is tasty.

I began my meal with a crab cake with cactus caviar sauce, this was an elite crab cake and surprisingly all of the side items were super tasty, normally with this dish I would only eat the crab cake, but I ate every bit of this plate (besides the crispy tortilla strips, suspected red 40). Next was the duck recommended by our very polite and personable waiter, who provided us with some cool stories and history of the restaurant. The skin was extremely crispy, while the duck meat was extremely tender and moist. Definitely the highlight of the meal. Finally, I got the Apple Streusel which has been served at this restaurant for 120 years! Perfect ending to dinner, the salted caramel balanced the sweetness from the real apple filling. Would recommend!

They made us wait 45 minutes to be seated and there was no one in the restaurant. They need more staff, yet they had 3 people at the front desk. I guess the employees live in the property and all must have had the day off. Our waiter was good and the food was ok. The restaurant was dark.

Any adventure to the south rim of The Grand Canyon a must stop at the El Tovar if not staying to experience something like a time capsule of the west or just to get a bit to eat for breakfast I use to get the blackened breakfast trout, but they changed how they prepare it and it's not as good, so I moved on to a simpler selection to pay homage to Fred Harvey and the Harvey girls of the past I went with the following this adventure. Harvey House Breakfast: A+ Two Eggs any style with your choice of bacon, Ham, House made Pork Sauage or Turkey sausage with Breakfast Potatoes or Fresh Fruit & Choice of Toast (Appeared on El Tovar Breakfast Menu 1914) I always say everyone needs to stay at the El Tovar at least once as a bucket list adventure it always different each time with new experiences each time watching deer eat well stand on the deck of the El Tovar with no one around is priceless.

overall score: B- order: french onion burger this burger was good but it definitely was not what i was expecting after reading the ingredients. i did not taste any caramelized onions at all and to be completely honest, it just taste like a regular burger. the fries were good though. there was nothing bad about the burger, it just felt a little misleading.. service: service was good. the server was very attentive and checked up on us frequently. ambiance: the room is a little dim. it can be hard on the eyes for some. it is very spacious inside. to find the dining room, go through the main entrance of the hotel and just walk straight.

The interior of the restaurant is nice, with a cozy fireplace and pleasant music that created a warm, inviting atmosphere. However, the food was quite expensive and seemed to aim for a fine dining experience but fell short of our expectations. I appreciated that they offered one vegan dish, but the basic pasta, side vegetables, and garlic bread didn't match the elevated ambiance or the price point. Keep in mind that at night, you will not be able to see any Grand Canyon views because it is pitch black outside. It was a bit of a letdown overall.

Large picture windows provide a great view of the south rim while dining. The dining room is a step back to 'rustic elegance' of the 1910's. Beautiful dark wood, comfortable seating. Service is really first rate. The food is comfortable and hearty. A truly great dining experience to add to a visit to the canyon.

I recently visited El Tovar Dining Room . I made last minute reservations. I couldn't have asked for a better experience. I arrived right on time and was seated promptly. Our server, Ernesto, was absolutely amazing. Easily one of the best service experiences I've had at the Grand Canyon. He was attentive, informative, and made sure everything was perfect. I tried the duck street tacos, which were packed with flavor, and the pickled onion really elevated the dish. The French fry medley was a nice touch, and as a fan of sweet potato fries, I loved them! To top it all off, I had the cheesecake, which was a delightful end to the meal.

We had dinner in the El Tovar Dining Room last week. You might think that having a fine dining meal on the rim of the Grand Canyon would be a lot to expect. And....you would be partially correct. Some of the meal was good, and other parts missed the mark. Hits: - the trout was good, but could use more seasoning. - the steak was fair - great apple pie, and giant cookie dessert - lovely ambience and view - convenient! Room for Improvement: - I the bread was stale - the side vegetables were on par with canned - the Caesar is "deconstructed," which our waiter didn't mention. He also didn't know what elote is. It's corn, so the salad has a fair amount of corn. That's not a bad thing, but it would be nice to know.

We visited El Tovar for lunch on a Monday. The hotel lobby and the restaurant had a wonderful rustic ambiance. It was a bit cool and there was a nice fire burning in a fireplace located between two large picture windows with views of the canyon. My husband had the burger and I had the chicken salad sandwich. Both were very good and the service was good. We had chocolate mousse and a chocolate lava cake with toasted marshmallow topping for dessert. I would recommend for a lovely dining experience when visiting GCNP.

On our visit to the Grand Canyon, we decided to have lunch at El Tovar. I booked our reservation in advance and we were quickly seated at a table with a partial canyon view. I ordered the southwest chicken club and my boyfriend got the beyond burger. Both were served with fries that had a nice crunch to them.

This may be the best restaurant in any national park, and definitely the only fine dining restaurant where you can roll up in dusty hiking shoes. We visit the Grand Canyon a couple times a year and always try and visit El Tovar. The menu is seasonal, and the vintage style place settings make us feel fancy. The three course dinner menu is a great deal. Dinner reservations strongly recommended.

We came here for dinner after spending the whole day at the Grand Canyon (make sure to make a reservation!). They give you a large basket of bread - my fave was the soft dinner roll. Got the crab cake appetizer ($19), which was quite good and flavorful, but could have been hotter temperature-wise. It's also quite pricey for just 1 crab cake. For the entree, I got the lamb shank ($43), and my bf got the duck ($48). The lamb was mostly tender and was easy to cut off the bone. It came with mashed potatoes and veggies, which were solid. I tried my bf's duck, and one piece was so tender, but the other two pieces were dry. The sauce was unique and delicious. Overall enjoyed the meal here. Ambiance was nice. Service was a little slow

This is a very nice dining experience inside the national park. Reservations are highly recommended, which you can make on their website. The location is very convenient nearby the South Rim. Dining room layout is very nice with great views of the Grand Canyon. Their lunch menu was very good and affordable. My favorite part of this was trying food from the local area. Would love to return to try our dinner.

Mixed feelings about the El Tovar Dining Room after multiple visits: The best thing about it is if course that you can make a reservation if you plan on advance. That's a nice thing at the South Rim where chaos and waits are usually the norm. The prices are of course very high, but that's not the problem. The biggest problem in 2024 is that the kitchen is so under staffed that they aren't taking many reservations or seating the room to capacity. And if you do manage to nab a table in the sparsely- filled dining room, you have to expect a wait of 30-40 minutes for your food. Our servers told us it's a day-to- day situation. The food is hit-or-miss. The bread basket is excellent and a good excuse for ordering lightly. But ordering lightly isn't easy. Most entrees are rich and heavy. Vegetables are a roll of the dice up here. Some days they have nice green veggies. Some days the "market vegetables" are carrots and peas. Your best options, given the thin kitchen staff, are salads and dishes that aren't complex or sauced.

After a great time Walking around the Grand Canyon we stopped at El Tovar for lunch. We walked-in as we could not get reservations online, but they thankfully accommodated us. The prices were reasonable, for being inside the Grand Canyon. The service was good, from the hostess to our waiter Martin. Everyone enjoyed the food. We had the Southwest Chicken Club Sandwich, Cajun Grilled Cheese Sandwich (not spicy) French Onion Bacon Burger, the Quiche, and we ended our delicious lunch with the hot chocolate. I definitely recommend and would come back! You can also sit by the window with a great view to the canyon.

Love the ambience here with fireplace throwing a glow and heat! Great way to enjoy breakfast, served by personable wait staff! Crepes with walnuts and maple syrup... yum... and probably with an egg would have been perfect morning start. Other meal at table, could have been a first choice for me too: Roasted tomatoes, spinach and cheese omelet with fruit cup and toast. Yes! And all eaten with Orange juice and coffee... cups are small so be sure waiters keep it topped off.

Unfortunately, there are very few redeeming qualities of this restaurant apart from its location and the history that sets an old timey atmosphere. However, we were sat at our table and our waiter has a very unhelpful snooty like attitude and the food that was served was like frozen dinner quality presented to disguise itself and try to pass as high line. One dish, the butternut squash pasta, had to be sent back as it was overcooked with mushy pasta and little flavor to make up for it. I don't love giving bad reviews, but for over 200 dollars for only 4 dishes, you'd expect the quality of service, and food to be up to par.

If you want a beautiful view and delicious food, look no further. Our server Jack was above and beyond exceptional! Everything he recommended was delicious and this will be our annual stop for our Grand Canyon trips. Thank you Jack!

During a visit to the Grand Canyon we ate at El Tovar. This is the fanciest sit down place in the park located inside the historic El Tovar Hotel. The paintings in the hotel and restaurant are beautiful as are the furnishings which are all in the Arts and Crafts style. The service was excellent and our food was enjoyed by all. Pleasantly surprised by the Prime Rib, Chicken, Duck and Elk Ragu. We also enjoyed the flourless chocolate cake and a scoop of ice cream.

We went to eat we took my 14yr old nephew who looks older for his age because he's very tall. Anyway we told the hostess 2 adults to kids. Got seated and the waitress got all nasty because we didn't know the kids menu was for 12 and under. She walked away huffing and said someone else could wait on us.all she had to say was it's 12 and under. So unprofessional and rude.

The service and views were good but that's about all. The dining room was very warm. Other guests were visibly uncomfortable and they even had a fire going... The food was overpriced and incredibly average. If you want to eat here, just make sure that you get a view of the Grand Canyon because the food itself is not worth it.

Amazing food, we are very impressed with their Christmas dinner! Amazing sunset view of Grand Canyon and great service, the waiters made us feel at home

Save your time and money. We visited on a cold day, and I started with soup that arrived lukewarm with a congealed top--clearly it had been sitting. When I mentioned it to the waiter, he looked at me like I was the problem. The rest of the meal was just okay. The next morning, we had a 10:00 AM breakfast reservation. We arrived early, but weren't seated until 10:00. As soon as we sat down, our waiter asked for our order and told us the kitchen closed at 10. When I asked why we were given a 10:00 reservation, he shrugged and said he didn't know. He then brought me the wrong dish and insisted it was what I ordered. I spoke to the manager, who claimed the kitchen wasn't closing and couldn't explain the waiter's behavior. I wasn't buying it. Yes, the breakfast was complimentary, but it wasn't very good. The ambiance was nothing special either. Disappointing overall.

Ambiance is amazing and probably one of the best in the Grand Canyon fine dining restaurants. However, we had a reservation at 8pm and arrived at 7:45pm and were not seated till 8:20pm. It was a busy time but they did not even present us with menus till at least 10 minutes after sitting down. Also, the food is extremely average unless you enjoy blander food.

We visited here on Christmas Day dinner. They only offer the holiday menu which has only 5 entree choices. Half Duck, prime ribs, steel heads with pomegranate sauce, hams and steaks. We ordered everything except the steak as we had steaks at Arizona steak house the previous night. The lobster bisque is pretty good, however there are barely any lobster in there. Wife had daughter share the prime ribs and they are satisfied with the dish. My older son ordered the half duck and it was cooked perfect and tasted great. My other son ordered the hams with traditional fixings and it was lackluster, only 3 slices of hams for $40. My steel head tasted fine but came with half bok choy and sauce that looks like it came from a can as you can see from the picture for $40. In fact all the entrees look pretty much like mine, not much looking like a fine dining place, maybe they are not a fine dining restaurant but they sure charge like one. Won't be dining here again.

Great ambiance, friendly service, and right sized portions on the entrees. Price can be very reasonable if you order correctly.

Made a reservation a month in advance to make sure that we'd have a spot to eat. The restaurant was half full though when we arrived for our late lunch reservation at 1:45 on a Monday. The dining room itself was impressive and gave off the historic vibe of the place. However, the meal itself wasn't particulary great. I ordered a drink that took absolutely forever to come out, and the navajo taco that I ordered was meh. It wasn't particularly fresh or flavorful. It's something I could have made myself at home. I will say though that the service was very good. Our waiter and the busboys (do we still call them that?) were attentive and made sure our water glasses were filled. My teen got three free refills and a to-go drink as well. The diet-coke shakes got to her at the end of the day though because of all that caffein. For the experience, you should definitely try it, but I agree with other reviewers - they could definitely up their game when it comes to the chef and the quality of the dishes they serve.

Majestic dining facility located inside the El Tovar Hotel is constructed with Oregon Pine and Stone. We stopped in for breakfast today. I ordered the chorizo omelette which was made to perfection. My breakfast was complimented with fresh fruit and sour dough bread giving me plenty of energy to hike the southern rim trails! Our server was attentive and provided friendly service and insightful park information. Even while sitting in the middle of the dining area, we had decent canyon views.

Edible, but severely disappointing. Did not like service upon checkin, which we indeed had a reservation for. Told us no tables were ready, yet saw diners inside eating already and two parties were let in after us. Right as we approached to ask what was going on, they see us and go "oh, yes, we can seat you now." Rude and confusing. For the price, you expect some really good food. The elk bolognese, chef special pork chop, and braised lamb shank all incredibly dry, gamey, and disappointing beyond measure. Also, the free bread is dry and crumbly. They knowingly gave us day old bread then when asked if there was fresh they said no, then inexplicably bring us warm (but also disappointing) bread. If you want to overpay for your food and get treated poorly why you do it, come here.

After hiking in the Grand Canyon, opted for a nicer breakfast than in the lodge food court. El Tovar is close to the majority of attractions at the South Rim and was interesting to learn a bit of the history. The restaurant got us a table in 15 mins or so and while you wait, you can walk along the rim to take in the views or go around the hotel to explore. The service was wonderful. Attentive and friendly throughout always asking for coffee refills. For $20, you can get most dishes and I opted for the Huevos Rancheros. It comes with bison chorizo which was just like a lean cut of beef. Comes with black beans, tortilla chips, salsa, guacamole, and breakfast potatoes. It's a decent dish. Nothing to really highlight but it wasn't bad. The views were nice as you peer through the dining room to the canyon. Solid choice to add some character to your trip and decently priced for what it is. I wouldn't go out of your way but if you are staying in the village, it'd come.

If you are in the Grand Canyon National Park area you really should splurge and visit the El Tovar Dining Room. It's like taking a trip back in time to a more elegant era. The food is good also. The front windows overlook the Canyon and a sunset dinner would be spectacular. My wife and I were there at lunch on a bright day and the glare spoiled the view. Reservations are mandatory but easily made on their website The menu is upscale which is nice for a nation habituated to fast food. I had the garlic- lemon bucatini which was served with an excellent mix of summer squash and haricots verte which were perfectly al dente. My wife had the lobster roll. Not something native to AZ but it was very good. We finished with excellent coffee and a shared chocolate pot de creme. Cost was about 75 dollars including tip which is reasonable for a fine fine dining experience these days. Our server Jesse provided excellent and service.

If I could give 3.5 stars I would. Overall the service was very friendly and the ambience with the view was very nice. I would give mixed reviews on the food that we ordered. The bread and butter that came out was good, my husband's peppercorn steak was good. But the saffron lobster pasta I ordered was not good at all. The lobster was basically inedible and very chewy. A lot of the food was under-seasoned. I'm not sure we would come back but the setting sure is lovely.

This was our most favorite meal while we were up at the canyon. Not only is the interior stunningly, rustic and beautiful. The service was fantastic and we had a nice leisurely breakfast. We had eggs, Benedict, avocado, toast, oatmeal, bison chorizo, omelette, and huevos rancheros with bison. Chorizo. Everybody loved their breakfast. The bison chorizo was delicious and the Eggs Benedict, you can have with salmon or Canadian bacon. They will also do one of each for you.