Rustler's Restaurant

We ate there lunch at 12-Spe-25. My wife and my son are vegans. There are not many places to eat lunch around the Bryce Canyon, and this place gives good value for money. It has relatively many options for vegans, as you can see in the attached pictures (only the salad was with chicken). The salad is served in a tasty and fresh dough base. The fried onions (see in the picture) are OK, but better take the onion rings. There is no special atmosphere in the place - you sit in an inside hall, without windows outside. The service is quick. Prices are reasonable. It's on the main road, with free parking. They have a grocery store next to the place.

One of the very few options we had while visiting Bryce Canyon and staying in Tropic. Reviews made this place seem great, but neither of us were very impressed.. we missed breakfast by 3 minutes so got a burger and fish & chips basket from their lunch menu and the best part of the meal was the seasoned fries. The next day we decided to try it again for breakfast and had the same experience. Wasn’t that great, but nothing else around there for breakfast. We got biscuits and gravy and their croissant breakfast sandwich. Both were so so. I feel like the price is what killed it for us. Place would have been fine with the food we were served if it wasn’t $45 for 2 mediocre meals and 2 sodas with no appetizers.

Our family is in the area for the weekend so we stopped in for dinner. We tried the Pork Ribs (delicious), Chipotle pasta (amazing), Pasta Primavera with chicken (so tasty), and Mango Salmon (see picture). The sides were really good and the vegetables (sides and how they were integrated into the meals) were above and beyond what is expected at a rural restaurant. Portion sizes huge - everyone had to get to go boxes. We are definitely going back while we are here!

While staying in Topic we were advised by the office staff at our stay of a few restaurants near by and after checking reviews we noticed there weren’t many amazing options…or so we thought. Nite this is more comfort dining and less fine dining but the food was delicious. Everything was fresh, seemingly locally sourced. The service was quick and they offered access to WiFi since the town has little cell service. Quick run down: we were promptly greeted and seated then given a pitcher of water and two glasses. Our waitress came by shortly and offered some suggestions. The salads were fresh and the raspberry vinaigrette was tasty. My wife enjoyed the fried shrimp with sweet potato fries while I devoured the rainbow trout. It was very lightly seasoned allowing the natural flavors of the fish to shine. I had the seasoned fries as a side. To complete the meal we shared the blueberry pie. Thank you for providing quality food options and quick service!

We enjoyed our dinner tonight. Food was delicious and service was quick. Staff is friendly and welcoming.

We were there for early dinner at 415pm so we could order from lunch or dinner menu. Super friendly. Delish food. Quaint atmosphere.

There’s not that many food options near Bryce NP but this restaurant is a stop worth going to. Hearty food at reasonable prices, it’s exactly what you need after a long day hiking and at the park. Mashed potatoes were excellent! Plus free refills for soft drinks.

If you stay in town for Bryce National Park, this restaurant is the place to go. Breakfast was delicious and hearty. Omelets to waffles full of fresh fruit and so much more. The coffee was cowboy strong to get you going for the day. Good atmosphere and good people. This place is great!

Today Tuesday 09/23/2025 My husband and I had lunch here at noon. We had friendly service by all the staff. Our server was Isaias. He was pleasant and helpful. My husband ordered the Fish Platter with seasoned fry's, that Isaias had recommended. The fry's were tasty. The platter came with 4 pieces of deep fried fish and it was good too. I ordered the taco platter, 2 soft corn tortillas with your choice of meat. Isaias recommended the pulled pork and that what I ordered. They were generous with the savory smoked pulled pork , filling the taco. The platter included small containers of homemade salsa, pico , guacamole, also refried beans and rice in the side. There was also lettuce and chopped tomato for the tacos. I filled the tacos and they were delicious. I recommend the taco platter, I would order again when passing through. :)

We visited the area back in March 2025. Was the only thing open when we got into town late. Worried that the lack of choices at that time was a bad sign, but the food was excellent and the serving sizes were nice. Looked like a favorite of the locals. Nice friendly people. Thank you for a great meal!

In the tiny town of Tropic, Utah this was a real find! For dinner we all had loaded potatoes with brisket. The service and food were fabulous! So we returned the next morning for breakfast. Still had great service and breakfast was perfect! Requested extra crispy bacon and it was just like I prefer it! Great stop. Attached grocery store for necessities and ice cream!

Rustler's Restaurant offers a casual, relaxed atmosphere with rustic decor and a cheerful vibe. The food was delicious! Some of the best we've ever had. Renee, the server, was wonderful!! He was also knowledgeable about the area and provided us ideas on must sees. Restaurant was very clean, too. Would definitely recommend and go again

We were on our way to Bryce Canyon and this was one of the options outside of the park for lunch. We were seated right away and the restaurant was not busy. Our server was very attentive. I got the chicken caesar salad and it was alright. My chicken was a bit overcooked, but the dressing and rest of the salad was good. Coffee was tasty. There is only one bathroom available so when it gets busy I'm sure it could be a little annoying.

Hearty, but very uninspired fare. The prices were a bit jaw-dropping---$18 for a chicken quesadilla?! Given that this is a small town in the middle of a wilderness area, I can accept that prices are elevated, but be forewarned. The menu is limited (maybe a half-dozen options) and the fare is all over the place (Western, Mexican, ribs, burgers). My steak was tasty, if a bit chewy, and the broccolini was excellent, but the baked potato was hard and nearly inedible. There seemed to be a lone employee running the entire operation, working the host desk, taking orders, cooking food and washing dishes! He was friendly and hardworking, but overwhelmed by the work. Stop here for a filling, home cooked meal, but definitely temper your expectations.

This is a solid place for a good meal. Clean and staff is friendly and helpful. We started with Fried Green Beans which were my favorite of everything! So crispy and the green beans were tender yet not overcooked. My husband ordered Chicken Quesadilla which was a huge portion and quite tasty! There was plenty of chicken in the oooey gooey cheese! My Cheeseburger and Onion RIngs really hit the spot. Nice medium sear on the burger and still juicy. Onion rings were crispy rings with actual onions inside. Great experience and good food!

Staying in Tropic, UT we were able to walk to the restaurant. So many items to choose from. Wife had the alfredo, said it was the best she's ever had (and she has eaten a lot of pasta). Had the country fried steak, loved the country gravy on it, you get 2 sides with it as well. Subanna, our server was very pleasant and gave us great service.

We were visiting Bryce Canyon and stopped in here for a meal. We ordered a burger with onion rings and a quesadilla, and everything was very good. Service was friendly, and the food came out quickly. A nice stop for a casual bite.

My girlfriend and I spent 4th of July weekend in Bryce Canyon, UT. On 7/5 we went hiking at mossy cave trail and decided to find a restaurant nearby for breakfast. This is what brought us to Rustlers Restaurant, from the moment we arrived the hateful energy was perceived but I am one to give people the benefit of the doubt and also a chance to correct their behavior. When we arrived we sat in the waiting area waiting to be sat or even just greeted for more than 5 min the hostess walked past made eye contact with my girlfriend but still did not greet us, shortly after an older white gentleman walked in he was immediately greeted and sat she then returned and asked us if we had been helped which was a pretty redundant question since you watched us sit here and knew you didn't help us but like I said I gave her the benefit of the doubt maybe she got busy? She sat us at our table and another server came to greet us and take our order she was very pleasant and I wish I got her name because I don't want this review in anyway to reflect on her, we later found out she was the acting manager so if that helps you identify her know that she was kind and her service was perfectly acceptable however, this other server/hostess acted disgustingly our entire visit. After our server(manager) brought our drinks I forgot to ask for straws so when server(hostess) walked by I asked her for the straws she made eye contact with me as I asked but didn't reply and kept walking so I wasn't sure if she heard my request but she did in fact come back with the straws set them on the table without a word, I thanked her although she probably didn't even hear me because she walked away as quickly as she dropped the straws to us. Weird behavior for someone in service but again I let it slide maybe she's just in a hurry. After we finished our meal and paid our check my girlfriend noticed I hadn't finished my drink I suggested we take it to go, I waited for our server(manager) but server(hostess) passed by first so I asked her for a to go cup she nodded and went to the back, when she returned she had plates of food for her table but no cup, no problem her hands were full right? She went to the back again then returned to another table to close out their check, still no cup, she left and returned again to clear their table, no cup. She left returned again with cleaning supplies to clean the table she cleared still no cup. At this point I'm thinking surely she forgot so after she wiped the table I called out to her politely and said "excuse me" she made eye contact I began to say " we asked you for a to go cup not sure if you forgot" but I could not finish my sentence because while I spoke and held her eye contact she continued to walk away and ignore me. That is when I could no longer make excuses for her behavior and I got up to look for the manager, her behavior and attitude was beyond nasty. I am unsure if her issue with us was that we were BLACK or that we were GAY. Regardless the reason, this is who is employed at Rustlers Restaurant DO NOT EAT HERE THIS IS NOT A SAFE OR WELCOMING PLACE. If I could leave zero stars I absolutely would

We have the same server Renee Sam who seem to be the only server yet our food came quite fast. We stayed at Clear Sky Resort and this is the closest restaurant we can find. Food was nothing extra ordinary as it is standard american as you can find in the "desert" but serving was ample and tasty. Overall, I will recommend.

This restaurant had one of the best breakfast you've had on our trip. We just walked in. Didn't know what to expect. They had good vegetarian options that were delicious. The bacon was perfectly cooked, crispy great hashbrowns, biscuit ,and poached eggs. The waiter was really friendly .

This is your middle of nowhere, extensively varied, with a voluminous menu, pretty darn decent cooking, a very spacious setting, super friendly staff place for eats - of almost anything you desire! Considering there's pretty much nowhere else to go, we must say, their offerings are good, no, very good. The selections run the gamut for everyone in the family, from typical American to BBQ, from Pastas to Mexican, from steak to sea food, just to mention a few. Oh, did I mention beer and wine? We stopped in for breakfast recently while visiting Bryce Canyon National Park and found it to hit just the right spot for our hunger pangs. I had a well-prepared Ham and Cheese Omelet on the requested soft with Hash Browns, great hash browns and a fabulous Sourdough bread and my wife enjoyed her Ham and Cheese Omelet well done also with Hash Browns and but with Rye Bread. Fab! This is an eats joint way out yonder that you can actually count on for a great meal. No need for a fast-food joint around here. This is most definitely a recommended place for victuals when in the area.

Fast service, and Renee our server was super efficient and friendly. Had bacon double cheese burger, staff happily split it for us. Burgers a bit over done, onion rings perfect

The most amazing Philly cheese steak, and seasoned fries! Chips and salsa were also an awesome appetizer for hungry hikers. We love this place!! Service was great and so was the ambiance.

Expensive, but so is just about everything out here. We had BLT's, fries and a drink. About $60, with tip, It was ok tasting, but I literally had 1.5 pieces of bacon on that sandwich . Staff was very nice, only reason they rated more than one star.

Great service and we never had a half full drink. We had the chicken fried steak and it was good.

Fast and Friendly Service! We had a terrific breakfast. I recommend the All American or Biscuits and Gravy.

The breakfast food was good anyway. Fresh eggs, crispy bacon, real blueberries and butter with whipped cream on the waffle. Hash browns cooked in butter. Good omelet per the hubs. Waiter helped someone that came in after us but welcomed them back so probably regulars. Not a big deal. Tin walls, country music but it wasn't too loud. Good coffee. Decent prices. Good all around diner type experience.

My fried shrimp was fine. My husband's chicken was so dry. He had to send it back. Had to ask for silverware, had to ask for napkins and altogether. It was not a pleasant experience. The young girls that work there do not listen to what you tell them.

Hamburgers were very good! Loved that they actually had brewed iced tea. Our server Renee Sam was quick and very friendly!

In Tropic for 1 night and had dinner. The food was really good and the service was wonderful. Came back for Breakfast and was served by Renee. Again, wonderful service!

Horrible, amongst the worst dinners I have ever had. We were a party of 16 and had made reservations a day or so prior to arriving. When we arrived they did not have our reservation. We were told that it was first come first serve so we waited for them to set up a table for us. Several of us were extremely unhappy with our meal. Really bad...worst of all they did not inform us of an 18% gratuity charge for larger groups and did not provide an actual bill. Each couple paid on the restaurant's electronic device that did not show the 18% gratuity, just the total and we all provided a tip. They received a tip on top of the gratuity without us knowing about the gratuity. Fortunately I asked for a receipt where I could see the gratuity and questioned them on it. They spoke very poor English making the communication a little difficult, but they still would not make correction or refund.

Everything was perfect! The staff, the food, the service and decor! Everything was cooked perfectly! Best stop by far on this roadtrip!

On our way across the way to Bryce Canyon National Park after we were side-slammed by a large deer, and forced us to spend the night in Bicknell, Utah. Got an early start so we're ready for gas and lunch at Tropic, Utah. Spotted Rustlers and decided to break for lunch. Waited several minutes by the "Wait to be seated" sign before a server noticed us. Left with water and menus, we glanced over the menu. We would have preferred breakfast but were about 30 minutes past their breakfast menu. My wife opted for the Burrito, no surprise there. I was in the mood for fish so I chose the Fish & Chips special. We had about 20 minutes to go over our planned visit to Bryce. We had also planned to visit Zion National Park but the deer hit and ensuing actions (Highway Patrol, garage to bend fender from wheel, and calls to car rental, auto insurance & credit card) forced us to cancel Zion and head to Las Vegas to swap rental car. Food came. My wife was pleased with her burrito meal. My fish was ok, just that it was apparently formed and frozen fish patties. Overall it was a pleasant experience.

This is a locally owned and operated small business with attentive staff and good food. We stopped in for late lunch after a day out hiking and enjoyed fresh sandwiches. It was quiet, clean and had a variety of choices on the menu. Since there were not many people, we had great service. Generous portions so we could share and not pricey for lunch. Rustler's was a good find!

Good fuel for the day It was breakfast time before heading out to Bryce Canyon, and we saw on Yelp Rustler's serves breakfast. Perfect. It is a nice looking place from the outside, like many of the places in Tropic. The restaurant is fairly large, lots of wood, I'm liking the western rustic looks. For breakfast I decided on their Country Fried Steak & Eggs, which came with some pale hashbrowns. The food was very good, a generous amount of sausage gravy topping my steak. The portion size was plenty. It was a good meal to get me going. Service was slow, and that is the only reason why I'm not giving 5 stars. We were anxious to get started on our visit to Bryce Canyon and the meal just seemed to drag on and on. I had emptied my coffee cup and had to wait for more. Service should have been sharper, the kitchen quicker. I'm also not a fan putting single serve jelly and wrapped butter pads on top of my food.

We stopped in for lunch when we arrived in Torrey, UT. The restaurant has a western themed dining room and the menu options trend towards that theme. With that in mind everyone at our table ordered hamburgers. The meal was good and the service was friendly and attentive. I ended up returning later that night for a piece of pie as a take out. If you're in Torrey this restaurant is worth a visit.

A bit pricey for breakfast. One server was very good. The second server, a girl, was rude when we came in. Eggs cooked to order good. Biscuits and gravy good but not great. My husband says " ordinary"

Ok food. Large portions and all but that doesn't matter if it's subpar. The BBQ chicken was dry as heck. The quesadillas were decent and the pasta was good. Service was ok. It I've never been served ribs before without extra napkins or wet naps. Meh.

I highly recommend this restaurant! Food was delicious. The atmosphere is great and the waitress was perfect! Nice change from the restaurants in Bryce Canyon City and much better. No wait

We ate here two nights in a row. First night was great. Second left a lot to be desired. On both visits, the food was great -- flavorful, hot, and prompt. On both visits the ambiance was good. It's rustic but nice. The problem was service. If you get Lisa as your server, you're in good hands. Thoughtful, optimistic, friendly, and even helped with suggestions for where to go for sights. The second evening, though, was the pits! No one was at the front and a line began to form. We saw a waitress walk by 5 times without stopping or even acknowledging the people waiting. Each time she looked right at us -- no smile, no apology for the absence of hostess, no comment-- just looked at us and kept going. She must've said something, though because after a while a young girl came and just started to seat folks... again, no "sorry for the wait." We were first and she walked us back to a table right next to the kitchen-- a bit noisy and we had wanted to talk. I asked if we could go farther back away from the kitchen noise. She said "No. We are on sections." I turned and gestured to the more than 10 tables sitting vacant and ready for diners and said, "So, none of these tables are available?!?!" I couldn't believe her response, "No. They're not." WHAT?? I dutifully swallowed my next thought, sat down and composed this review. She proceeded to seat every person, couple, and family that followed us back to those same tables. None were reservations. All were walk-ins. And the waitress was rather brusque. I almost told the little girl to find Lisa and ask her to teach her how to deal with diners. Instead, we just ate, left a tiny tip in case it was divided among hostess and waitress, left and won't return. NOT recommended-- unless you demand Lisa's section.

Unexpectedly good! Went back twice while visiting Bryce Canyon National Park. Friendly and efficient service. I had the ribs one time and a chicken burrito the second time. Both were great! Blueberry pie for desert was a treat. Highly recommend!

We thought this was the best place in town. It has something for everyone. We enjoyed 2 lunches and a breakfast there. The food was tasty and above all, the people were extremely friendly. Fun atmosphere with a western decor. Everything clean and everyone there works hard to be sure you have what you need. Very gracious.

Local cowboy restaurant. Good variety of steaks. Try the BBQ if you want an alternate from their steaks. A market is connected to the restaurant, making it easy to grab supplies. A gas station is also available.

Best cheeseburger we've had while National Park hopping in Utah. Renee our server was nice and made us feel super welcomed. Take the 10 min drive to Tropic for food while staying in Bryce, it's MUCH better!!

We went to dinner early as there aren't too many places to eat at near Bryce Canyon. Our service was a little slow for being early 5PM. My wife ordered a burger and she said it was fine. It came with an onion ring and a side salad. My wife asked if she could have a few more rings and she was charged for an onion ring side. The dressing was a watery blue cheese. I ordered a Rib-eye steak with the same side salad and a baked potato as a side. My steak was overdone and tough. It was one of those restaurant steaks that are used for chicken fried steak as it was the same size and taste. Oh well not many choices.

Service was awesome!! Renee was very attentive and wished us safe travels. Food hit the spot and was super quick! We will be coming back again!!!

We had breakfast and dinner here. cute and clean place with friendly staff. our food was hot and delicious,

The server Renee is awesome. Food comes in hot and well flavored. Honestly the best diner restaurant in the town. They have amazing and variety of meals. We came in for breakfast. The only con i can think of is they do not have cold brew/iced coffee. Which is kind of important to have as an option for visitors visiting the desert. The vibe inside is clean and all the condiments ready in every table. 10/10 would eat here again if i'm in the area!

We got into Tropic at around 2:00 pm on a Sunday. There few restaurants in this town and we walked into this one as we needed to get some things from the attached market. The restaurant was empty. We got seated right away. The lunch menu is quite extensive with salads, burgers, Mexican dishes and specials. My partner got a hamburger. The burger was juicy and satisfying. The seasoned fries were hot and tasty. I got the fish and fries basket. The fish was crispy with a tender flaky flesh. The server was pleasant and attentive. The place is clean with western motif Recommend this place.

Woke up really early in Kanab, UT and drove to Bryce National Park to hike a bit. Everything outside of Bryce seemed a bit seedy plus had a lot of negative reviews. Wait, seedy isn't the correct work--seemed a bit touristy, like just get the people through the lines sort of places. I stopped at this great little place and ordered the biggest breakfast they had. Everything was cooked to perfection and the staff was super efficient and friendly. Plus, a nice little store right next to the cafe.

We were in the mood for some serious protein. We ordered a full slab of pork ribs and shared it between the two of us, along with a salad and a loaf of bread. It was a very satisfying full meal after a day of hiking. It's interesting to find a rib joint that also serves Mexican dishes. Most diner we saw ordered ribs or steaks. Overall a positive experience; if we're in the area again, we would try one of their reasonably priced steaks.

A family friendly place where the service is warm and the food is plentiful and tasty. On a 5 night trip we ate here twice because of the service and it's convenience to our lodging and grocery store.

Food was alright, it's what I would expect from a standard breakfast place. But there was a clear shortage of staffs. It took a long time to order and pay. I was in a hurry so the whole experience just made me anxious. But once again. No complaints on the food.

Good food; huge portions; wide menu variety. Friendly staff. Free parking. Family friendly.

We went here twice for breakfast during our trip to Bryce Canyon national Park. Renee was absolutely great both times. He even remembered our order on the second day. Both our kids had waffles with heaping piles of whip cream and could not have been more thrilled. Service was fast, efficient, and super friendly.

I am so glad we did not let the 3.5 star review keep us from driving to "Rustlers" in Tropic, just a sort 12 minute drive from Bryce Canyon! Yes we came for Bryce Canyon, but we will return tomorrow night for the steak at Rustlers! I enjoyed the mushroom burger and this was one of the best burgers I have ever tasted!! Visit Bryce Canyon yes! It was my first visit; it is breathtaking and magnificent! But mosey on down to Rustlers for the best meals in the lovely town of Tropic! Oh and ask for Sandy, she is delightful!!

Very large menu with a good variety of choices. The six people in our party all agreed that the food was good. The portions are huge. You will not leave hungry.