Goulding's Stagecoach Dining Room

Great service. Except the lady at the entrance counter who keep ignore the customer. They serving good food. I got salmon on my day and it's delicious. The famous navajo tacos also good. One of the best things is the window seat. It's the best view.

Nice place with lots of food options! Just a heads-up — the portions are HUGE! 😄 We ordered two appetizers, not realizing the entrées would be so big, and ended up not finishing either. It was simply too much food! The server was super friendly and made us feel welcome. Overall, it was a great experience — just come hungry!

Nice food, lovely service and amazing views at sunset. Big portions! We wanted to have some cake too but didn't have room to eat anymore. A good selection of non alcoholic drinks too 😎👍

One of the better meals we’ve had in our travels in the USA. Service was good, food came quickly, views and setting are stunning. Portions were massive, 2 meals would have easily fed the 4 of us. I read some of the negative reviews after we ate there. I will offer that I think timing is important. We arrived it turns out just before the dinner rush, at sunset. While we were eating we witnessed the place fill up to the gills with tour busses, guests, locals. It got very, very busy. I was trying to think of any “negatives” but couldn’t think of any. Host was friendly and smiled. Server was friendly, told us her name, invited us to ask her for anything anytime. All the staff seemed to be Indigenous, which is cool. All good. Highly worth it in our experience.

We were here during off season. Didn't matter. We still had a big and delicious breakfast and the service was excellent. Recommend the Breakfast Hash. Coffee was decent and plentiful. Fantastic views by the window tables. Would definitely recommend and would definitely go back.

Hello, I am a local to Monument Valley. That being said I have seen the rises and falls of the company's customer service, presentation, etc. I also know that the Goulding's "Corporation" has had "new management" come in and not in the good way. I'm looking at you Navajo Nation Hospitality Enterprise but I digress. Onto my visit, I am a college student so I had come back to the reservation for awhile and wanted something nostalgic so I came here. Little did I know how unrecognizable this place had become both in character and service. One thing that I noticed off the bat was the service. The busser had to seat us instead of the waiter which isn't a big surprise. She smiled and was pleasant the whole interaction. The waiter on the other hand was not. She only took our order, didn't ask us if we needed anything else or if we "were doing okay" as you might be asked at other resturants or before new management came in. The interactions that we had (the ones stated above), she had an attitude and treated us less than important than the other tourist customers. I realize this is a big problem: Navajos or locals come back after being off the reservation hoping to be welcomed back with a warm embrace but instead are treated as though they are not important. Then those that do not like being treated that way never come back. Again, I digress, we had to wave down the busser to ask for things like sauces, silverware, refills, etc. Because our waiter never came back to check on us. She only came back to give us the check. As far as the food, the frybread was white... as in not fried enough and they might as well have served the dough on the plate. I understand wanting to appease to a certain demographic which are the tourists who come to visit Monument Valley who also like things their way meaning, not crispy bread... The problem I have with this is that you're doing it where there are Navajos, and where the frybread you are alterating originates. I want to go back to the point that I made with me being a local. Because, when the transfer from Goulding's being privately owned to being owned by Navajo Nation Hospitality Enterprise we were told that the new manager of the this business was going to be Caucasian. Again and again we were reassured that nothing would change dramatically and that the business would keep its character and atomosphere that it has always had and the change would not be noticable. I'm not sorry to say that it is noticable and quite frankly, shameful. Shameful that this business is not being hospitable to Navajos that are local or are coming back home because of their homesickness and want a nostalgic experience most comparable to when they were kids. Shameful that this business is destroying what Mike and Harry Goulding as well as the owners that took over after them worked hard to accomplish. Respectfully, I will not be coming back here if I can help it. If and when I do I hope that the management changes in a way that caters to the businesses history as well as local history that you can see through its customer service, food, and presentation.

The restaurant offers a diverse and appealing menu, with a wide range of options to choose from. The food is delicious and well-prepared but feels a bit greasy. The staff is friendly and attentive, providing good service throughout the meal. The ambiance of the restaurant is cozy and inviting, adding to the overall positive atmosphere. However, the prices are slightly steep, but still reasonable considering the quality of the food and service. Overall, the restaurant is a great choice for a nice meal out.

The food and menu offerings at this restaurant are both varied and satisfying, with attentive and friendly staff to match. The ambiance is particularly noteworthy, creating a cozy and inviting atmosphere. While the prices are reasonable, it's worth noting that the value for money could be slightly improved. Overall, this restaurant provides a enjoyable dining experience.

Service- slow, very inattentive. Speed it up lady, your customers have places to be. Food- it was o.k. The coffee dish-ware wasn't NOT CLEAN! Yuck! Sorry but if can't get that right, why bother being in business. View/ was awesome, but that is about it for this place. Won't return.

We were staying at the cabins at the View Hotel, but since they don't serve lunch we ventured over here. So glad we did! Yes, the food is still very expensive and choices are limited but we found the quality to be much better. I had the vegetarian Navajo Taco and everything about it was great. The fry bread itself was fresh and chewy - not at all greasy, and all of the toppings hit the spot. As you may know, you can really only eat here or the other hotel when you're visiting so we returned for dinner. Since fry bread is so filling (!) my family split a couple of chicken quesadillas. Those were well-executed dishes also. Our servers both times were friendly and efficient. The views from the dining room aren't as dramatic as the other hotel but are still pretty. They also have nice little areas to take photos. I would definitely return.

This is the only place to eat at Goulding's Lodge, which is near the entrance to Monument Valley. It's on Navajo land. The place is more or less a diner. The decor certainly says diner. It's very busy, due to the lack of competition. The staff works very hard and they handle the non-stop diners quite well. The food is ok. Their tortilla chips are "made" locally. I don't know how exactly, as there is no place to grow corn around here. They tasted good though, very corn forward. The salsa was pretty good too. My wife got a burger she liked, though she'd say not to order the sweet potato tots. She regretted that decision. I ordered the Navajo taco, just to try something different and "regional". It's a puffy fried dough, kind of like a doughnut with no sweetness. It's got some chili on top (which tasted canned). There was a liberal amount of chopped onions and a but of cheese. The Navajo bread was interesting and I bet it'd be better with different toppings. But, overall, it was ok. So we came here after a long day of driving and then a nearly 4-hour tour of Monument Valley. We were tired and hungry. This place was fine for dinner tonight .

Nice place with lots of food options! Just a heads-up -- the portions are HUGE! We ordered two appetizers, not realizing the entrées would be so big, and ended up not finishing either. It was simply too much food! The server was super friendly and made us feel welcome. Overall, it was a great experience -- just come hungry!

First off, some perspective: your options for food in a 40-minute radius are VERY limited. If you didn't bring it with you, you're eating at Goulding's, The View, or the tents at the roundabout. We found this place to be less expensive than the restaurant at The View (past the park entrance paywall) and the quality is about the same. Expect roadside diner food. The staff were friendly and our meals were served pretty quickly, so no real complaints. If you set expectations appropriately, you should be fine. The view from the dining area is nice since you're elevated a bit from the valley floor and you get a different perspective than at the other place. Most importantly this place serves lunch while The Views is just breakfast (I think only for hotel/cabin guests) and dinner.

It's a better place to eat than the view restaurant more choices ..they do have very beautiful indigenous women serining you

Staying at Gouldings for the night. Decided to get dinner here. It was about 5ish. Got in fast and seated in a window table (beautiful view). Our waitress Avangelina(spelling?) was great took our orders and our food came out quickly. We both got the Navajo tacos ( they have two sizes) they were really good. Took the leftovers back to our room for a late night snack. They were even good cold. All the staff members were courteous. All in all a good experience

Food is amazing. Have not been disappointed. Bacon is cooked to perfection! Salmon was perfect. Atmosphere is inviting. Dinner staff is amazing! They're friendly and very efficient. Ate breakfast there once and waitress was short tempered and rude.

I was looking for places to eat while visiting Monument Valley.  Not too many choices in the area.  Goulding's Stagecoach Restaurant looked interesting.  I was excited to see Indian fry bread on the menu.  I had something a bit like it at the county fair.  Funnel cakes have a flavor that has similarities.  The fry bread had some crunchy bits but mostly it was thin delicate layers of dough.  I loved the mild flavor and it was even better with a bit of powdered sugar sprinkled on top.  Ribeye steak was tender and seasoned just right.  I ordered it medium well but medium would have been a better choice as the thin part was well done.  There was a nice char.  Very good tasting steak. Fries were crispy on the outside and full of potato flavor.  Great tasting fries. Veggies were a mix of zucchini, yellow squash, and cabbage.  Fresh and I liked the preparation.  Water had a slight flavor like chlorinated tap water.  I ordered a Pellegrino sparkling water which was quite refreshing.   2nd visit I ordered the beef stew with fry bread.  Beef stew had a tasty broth but it was mostly just potatoes.  I only found one small piece of beef.  I told the lady at the front and she said she would let the kitchen know.  Should rename the dish potatoes with a few carrots and a small piece of beef. Onion rings had a crispy outer layer and I loved the flavor.  Fry bread was fluffy and had that light fried flavor I enjoy. Staff was nice and efficient.  I'd visit again for fry bread but I wouldn't get the "beef stew" again.

Went to see the sights and stopped here for dinner. It was hot and lots of it. The fry bread was really good. The staff was super friendly. It was packed. The dinning room seemed very "retro" and I mean old lol. But was clean and I get in the day has a great view. The beef stew was good and my kids loved the chicken fingers.

Nice View, good food, service is okay. Their steak was pretty good for the price. Hamburger was a bit plain.

If you go to Monument Valley, you have almost no options for dinner. However, Goulding's Lodge Dining Room is nostalgic fun with solid fare. The Rez Bah sandwich really hit the spot after a day spent hiking. The service is a bit slow, but the restaurant is just so old timey that it makes up for it in charm.

Had a pretty good dinner with friends here. Love their bread, both dry and fried ones, very unique.

Navajo taco was a large portion and tasty. Fish and chips was crunchy and good. Fries was tasty. Exceptional views and service overall was good.

Staff was friendly, building was clean, lots of room, & quick service. We ordered the Green Chile Chicken with fry bread. Was very happy with quality of food, taste, & amount received. Prices were good for the amount of food we received. If you eat anywhere in the Valley this is the place. View was great from our table

We wanted a better option compared to the View Restaurant and decided to come here. The employees here were a bit rude and lazy throughout the service. We ordered a cheeseburger and the plate came without cheese. Then the server proceeded to say "you ordered a hamburger". We asked what the beget of the day is and the server had no idea. She ran to the kitchen and came back saying green beans. I ordered the rib eye and it was ok. I was very disappointed to see corn on the plate, especially when I didn't order it. The two Ny steak orders were wrong. The order with double veg of the day came out wirh 2 downs and the Ny steak with sweet potato fries and green beans came out with corn instead. My friend ordered a salad and it was really plain. She also got quesadillas to go and did not like it. This was a 1/4 star step up from The View but it still was sub par.

Buy the video. Restaurant is reminiscent of an aging Howard Johnson's but the food is not as good.

There isn't a whole lot of dining options in Monument Valley. But Goulding's Stagecoach Restaurant is nearby and opens daily morning to evening. They are located at Goulding's Lodge. I happened to be staying there and enjoyed having both breakfast and dinner options within walking distance of my room. The menu is basic diner food - steak, chicken, burgers, sandwiches, soups, and salads. The prices are reasonable and the food is pretty good. Because you are on the reservation, I recommend trying some of the traditional native Navajo cuisine that is on their menu. I love fry bread and got the Navajo Taco with chili con carne and really enjoyed my meal. What I like about this place in addition to being open daily is the panoramic views of the surrounding cliffs and structures. The Stagecoach Restaurant has many windows that face Monument Valley. The view really adds to your dining experience. Service wasn't spectacular when I ate here, but our waitress was nice. Just heads up, they do not sell alcohol here due to Navajo Tribal Law.

The other reviewers pretty much have it covered. The dining room is nice, sitting on a hillside with a great view of the valley. The waitress was pleasant and greeted us promptly. Not sure what to roll the dice on to eat, we settled on the chile verde burritos. One chicken and one beef. The chile verde was almost nonexistent. The chicken burrito meat was all fat and gristle. The beef burrito had 3-4 small pieces of meat. Both were mostly rice. Now the accompanying beans were very good. Should have gotten a bowl of those bad boys. Not sure what to recommend. You're on your own.

Staff are very kind. Chef salad was great, bbq chicken/mashed potatoes, fry bread all delicious. The place may be short staffed so there may be a short wait for food. Not sure what people are crying about here with their reviews but it was a good restaurant and would definitely recommend. You're coming to Navajo Nation and their sacred place so be respectful to everyone here.

What a convenient restaurant to dine in especially if you're starting in the Gouldings lodge Great views here. Staff were nice. As far as food. Nothing out of the extra ordinary but overall not bad. We ate there for breakfast and got their corned beef hash with hash browns, biscuits and gravy, fried steak etc. all we're average and satisfies your needs. I suggest trying their Navajo fry bread as well

Probably the worst time I've had at a restaurant in a long, long time. We are staying at the lodge and from that perspective things were and are looking good, but then we had dinner. Our group of 8 sat down and all 4 couples ordered the half chicken dish, some with fries, some with potatoes and some with a side salad. When ordering the server said it might take a while because there were only two people in the kitchen. So, after what seemed like a longer than usual wait, the server brought out the chicken dishes and passed them out, except she only brought 3 out. When we asked about the 4th, she told us they ran out of the chicken so could only bring 3. Now it might have been okay if she told us in the beginning, but she didn't. I then ordered the salmon dish with french fries instead and the menu said there was lemon dill sauce on the salmon. Literally the other 3 couples finished their meals and our meal wasn't delivered. We finally asked the server and she said she was waiting for it as well and it would be a couple more minutes. The salmon was well cooked but as noted above didn't have the spices on it. Then the fries didn't come with the meal and we had to ask her for them. Sometime between 5-10 minutes later they came, after I finished my half of the salmon dish. I was given a 15% discount due to the situation, which was nice, but the attitude of the server and the situation with our food meant a very small tip. To be fair, others at our table thought their food was okay, but based upon the service and the food situation I don't think I'd recommend it or even eat breakfast there before checking out for the next day of our trip.

We stayed at the KOA campground but discovered all that Goulding has to offer while exploring the area. Our trip was short but we wanted some authentic style Navajo food while we were there. Keep in mind masks are expected everywhere on the Navajo Reservation, so please be respectful. We decided that an early dinner was best for us after an early day of exploring town. That was a good call as the place started filling up as we were leaving. Service was good. Food selection was small but varied enough. My husband got the green Chile special and I had a Chile con carne taco. He loved the soup but generally doesn't care for fry bread (I took it home for a late night snack) so he didn't eat it. My chili con carne had very little carne. It was mostly beans, however the sauce was rich and savory. In the picture you will see I left off the fix-ins. They are prettier and surely more interesting when you get the dish as normally served. The portions are generous and out food came out very quickly.

We stayed with friends in the rv park. Spots were pull thru the view was to die for. Very clean and security drives thru to check on your stuff

Goulding's is located in Monument Valley and there is VERY LIMITED food options here. I checked this place out for breakfast. I ordered the 3-egg cheese omelette (added tomatoes and bacon) which came with hash browns. The omelette was good, but the hash browns were greasy. I knew I was going to pay for it later because I don't normally eat greasy/fried foods. It gave me a bit of a stomach ache. The second time I ate here for breakfast I had decided to go for the breakfast burrito which came with peppers and green chile. Oh man, I thought it was delicious! It was a little too big for me to eat the entire thing, but I stuffed my face as much as I could. It also came with hash browns, and this time it was crispy and good. I'll be going back here in the next couple of weeks and, hopefully, will be able to check out their lunch/dinner options.

I was here with a tour group. I was encouraged to try the local cuisine. The Navajo taco was one of the things mentioned. A local specialty around these parts. It's an Indian made bread with a topping of ground beef, chili, cheese, tomatoes ,lettuce, salsa, and sourcream. The portion was large. I liked it. The restaurant had a great view of the states natural beauty. The big window allowed us to see the beautiful rock formations.

Navajo Tacos have really tasty fry bread that carries the toppings. The toppings are super generic (chili & salsa taste canned and the cheese is pre shredded) but none were actively bad, lettuce wasn't slimy or wilted, etc. They're large enough that you'll probably have leftovers to snack on later and the view from the windows is panoramic. Christian country music played the entire time on the free Spotify radio station, which isn't really my jam but probably caters to travelers from the midwest.

GOULDING'S LODGE MONUMENT VALLEY 3/23 Spent 3 days here checking out Monument Valley. Both are excellent. Much to do and see with or without tours. Just do a little checking and you will find some interesting things. Only advice is be careful of times. There are many, I was told 4, different times. The Indian Nations make their own decision to follow time zones, some do, some don't. Some on standard, some on savings time. If you use Goulding's, you will need: to show your drivers license, you will need your license plate numbers and make, color of your car. DL is just to verify you are who you say you are. If you have that available it is a snap to check in. Many things to see, some a close drive some at some distance.

I'd NEVER recommend this place. The food options are very limited but you should find something edible. It does the job. My meal of salmon was $25 and the only seasoning was a lemon wedge. I asked for mashed potato without gravy and it came with gravy... my server was barely friendly. And rolled her eyes when I sent it back because it had gravy. This was a bland meal. I really wanted to ask for butter, but I felt so uncomfortable asking for it because my server acted like I was a huge inconvenience. I was a single diner. I don't know if she was mad thinking she wasn't gonna get tipped good or something because my meal came out to be $38 and I paid with a $50 bill and let her keep the rest of it, which was overly generous in my opinion for the service I received. I got the Navajo fry bread I thought as an appetizer, but my whole meal came out together. It was served with honey and powdered sugar and it was so delicious. That was the best part of everything I could've probably just sat there and ate bread. I only ate half my meal, and I only ate half of the fried bread, and the server asked if I wanted to have dessert or if the fried bread was going to be dessert and I really wanted to say a snarkily as possible but I bit my tongue-no...the fry bread was supposed to be my appetizer. I can be barely friendly too. When she asked how my real was she didn't even have the decency to come to the side of my table to ask me to see that my mouth was full of food. She walked up behind me and asked how everything was. I was going to tell her she had lipstick on her chin, but I didn't and nobody else bothered to tell her either so maybe she just wasn't that nice. I got a piece of the carrot cake and it was really moist but virtually tasteless and the cream cheese frosting was not very good. It was very chemically tasting. I only ate half of my cake it was so unspecial. Everything about this restaurant was just unspecial. The only good part was the views I would never come back here again, unfortunately it's very convenient because there's really not a lot out there but I probably would've been better off maybe just going to the convenient store and getting a slice of pizza or something.

Good place to stay. Good view of some monuments from restaurant. 10 minutes from the Monument Valley park entrance. Large store close by that has almost every you would want. RV park close to hotel.

There are not many options for food in Monument Valley, so I am glad we were staying at Goulding's and decided to eat there for dinner and breakfast the next day. They always have a steady flow of guests (at least on the weekends). We didn't have to wait for a table either time, which was nice. For dinner, our three out of the four of us had burgers. I had a bite of my husband's mushroom Swiss burger, and it was quite tasty! I opted for the chicken tenders, which I got with barbecue sauce on the side. They hit the spot. I didn't even care that they were probably frozen because there was a sense of nostalgia about them. The fries, on the other hand, are SO YUMMY. I could've eaten two plates of them. My husband and I also split "just the fry bread," which was supposed to come with butter, honey, and powdered sugar on it. It came plain with a bottle of honey and packets of butter. We had to ask for the powdered sugar. It was the perfect complement to our meal. The next day, we came for breakfast. The menu is pretty simple, but dang, do they do it well. We each got the sunrise classic, which consisted of two pieces of toast (you could select what kind), two eggs any way, bacon or sausage, and hash browns. It was pleeeenty of food, and my husband had some of mine. Everything was cooked to PERFECTION. I even heard other guests complimenting the breakfast foods. I'm glad they don't try to do anything fancy because what they are doing, they're doing well.

I love eating here every time I stay in Monument Valley. They have the best Navajo Tacos! The staff aren't the friendliest but they do a good job! The ambience of watching the sunset over the valley is amazing! It's also fun people watching all the different personalities that go here from all over the world!

Had dinner and breakfast for pickup, looks like they had a buffet room but thanks to covid it's not open. For dinner we had the Navajo taco, it was made of fried bread smothered with chili con carne, cheese, onions, tomatoes, bread was really good and was advised to eat right away or the bread will get mushy but I don't think it would matter, it would still be good. For me it was plentiful, they offer a mini Navajo taco. For breakfast we had Gouldings Omelet consisting of bacon, sausage, onions, ans bell peppers topped with cheese and hash browns. Both these meals was plentiful and good, nothing spectacular but just good. Seems like they were short handed, but currently at any business, people don't want to work, hmm hopefully just a trend of 2021.

Beautiful view for dinner, delicious native touch meals. The service was a little slow but when you are in this kind of place why be in a hurry?!

The food was mediocre, the waitress had clearly worked too long and she had no interest in serving or helping us and the ambiance was fast food loud. We waited for 45 min because Goulding's lodge is the only "game " in town.

Was staying at The View hotel for the weekend, the closest restaurant open for dining was Goulding's. We arrived here for dinner, the staff at the front taking reservations were very unfriendly and looked annoyed that so many tourists came to the restaurant. They informed us the wait time was about 15-20 mins, they had an attitude and seem to hope we would think the wait time is too long and leave. Food was very mediocre, low end diner food. I would not recommend this restaurant, but due to location you have very limited options.

Great food every time I have been here. The view while eating is fantastic. Service is very helpful and patient.

Good meals (although fried) but HORRIBLE service. We stayed one night at the Goulding's Lodge and this is their in-house restaurant. We ate dinner and breakfast here. Both times the food was pretty good. Some items were reasonably priced (given how remote the area is and THE options available). However, some other items were very expensive. The worst part of our experience was the service. Absolutely HORRIBLE. It was not from being short staffed. They did have enough staff on both occasions. It was due to being ignored by our waiters. We saw other couples arrive after us and get their meals before us. After we placed our breakfast order and got our initial drinks, we never saw our waiter until he brought our check. We had flag down other staff to get anything. No one ever came by to ask how our meals or drinks were. Due to the poor service, we would never return here for a meal. Luckily the service and rooms at the hotel were much better, but their expensive rooms do not include free breakfast.

We stayed at the Goulding Lodge and the restaurant was conveniently located. Had seen negative and positive reviews. We had a great meal. The bread was great. I had the country fried steak and was just like home. Service was great too.

Very nice ambiance. While our server wasn't the most friendly the gentleman who refilled our glasses was a delight! The food was much better than I expected and the ambiance was great!

Ever since Covid-19 hit, I haven't dined in until now. Funny how some towns have a different perspective on things. They were more laxed among these parts. Masks were still required just to comply, but no one really cared. If you think about it, you are taking a risk just being out in about. The dining tables were partitoned with plexy glass. Keep in mind, no matter the distance this stuff is airborne. As I said, they were just complying and I'm cool with it. We were seated during rush hour so the service wasn't as fast, but understandable. Once folks were leaving, we received the attention we needed. The food was great as well. We've been on the road for a few days and just being served was a treat all together. We enjoyed the service and hospitality. I recommend grabbing a bite here. There's not much places to go to, but this definitely made my day.

The portions were nice and big but other than that there is nothing special about the food. Due to the lack of places to eat we settled for this location.

Very slow and unapologetic service, especially with a group. Even if you all order at the same time, the dishes can come out a half hour or more apart. Breakfast eggs were good, but it's hard to screw up eggs. Hash browns were cold and barely cooked. Never got the juice I ordered. Dinner was spotty also with separate dish deliveries for a group. Salmon was tasteless. Elevated position gives a good view, but the service and food here isn't worth writing home about.

Super convenient for Lodge guests. Great vista view from almost all tables. Ambiance is low key, but pleasant colors and in very good condition and very clean. Tried the Hatch Chili Burger on Navajo Bun: great flavor, but the hamburger patties were overcooked and dry. Navajo bun had good flavor, but was a bit hard to bite off and chew. Coleslaw was yummy! Service was pleasant and helpful. Very glad we waited to eat here!

I strongly advise against visiting this restaurant, especially if you're looking to have a meal. When we arrived at 1:15pm, we found a sign indicating that the restaurant was closed until 2pm for private events. Despite this, we decided to wait. At 2:05pm, they opened the door, but instead of seating us, they prioritized a bus group. They provided no explanation to those of us not part of the tour. When we inquired about when we could be seated, they pointed out a sign stating their closure for events from 12-2pm, but offered no further assistance. Eventually, after pressing for answers, they informed us that they would only start seating others after accommodating the tour group, resulting in a wait of at least 45 minutes due to kitchen delays. Their treatment of non-tour customers was rude and indifferent. They claimed the tour groups were unexpected, which seemed unlikely given their size. This experience left me with no desire to support such a business. I'll be seeking out establishments in Kayenta where customer care extends beyond catering to bus tours.

This place was busy! But, even though she was hustling and working hard, our server was very friendly and welcoming. I had a Navajo Taco, which I liked. It was basically chili on top of Navajo fry bed which had the consistency and taste of a fluffy pizza crust. It was good and filling after a long day of sight seeing. My wife had a Turkey burger and fries which she also liked. Altogether, I can't fault Goulding's. There aren't many choices in Monument Valley and the restaurant at the The View Hotel was closed due to covid restrictions.

Quick and friendly service. The restaurant was 1/3 full when we arrived at 4pm on a Thursday. Our group of 3 waited maybe 20 minutes for our meal, it was very fast and delicious. The portions are great for the price. The club sandwich is huge, enough for me to get two meals. Cole slaw and sweet potato tots were awesome!

This definitely an 'old school' type of place but I prefer good food vs a fancy building. We had two meals, dinner last night (after a 3 hour drive) and breakfast this morning. Both were basic meals, dinner was a hamburger and fries (really good fried) breakfast was eggs, bacon, hash browns, and good coffee. Service was good and the girls were very friendly so a generous tip was forthcoming.

There are really no options at Goulding's unless you drive the 20 miles to Kayenta, and even there it's a fast food haven. For dinner we tried some apps and tacos. The "taco" is a large piece of their fried bread covered with canned chili, shredded cheese, lettuce and diced tomatoes. For breakfast we tried several standard breakfast dishes. The eggs were prepared perfectly, and the home fried potatoes were the best I've had anywhere. The biscuits and gravy were very disappointing. The gravy was flavorless and cold. It was served with a side of "sausage crumbles" Fortunately most of the food is decent and the service is good. I like Goulding's, but the restaurant isn't why.