


Elegant American restaurant inside the El Tovar Hotel with Grand Canyon vistas from some tables.
Hours
| Thursday | 7–10 AM, 11 AM–2:30 PM, 4:30–9:30 PM |
| Friday | 7–10 AM, 11 AM–2:30 PM, 4:30–9:30 PM |
| Saturday | 7–10 AM, 11 AM–2:30 PM, 4:30–9:30 PM |
| Sunday | 7–10 AM, 11 AM–2:30 PM, 4:30–9:30 PM |
| Monday | 7–10 AM, 11 AM–2:30 PM, 4:30–9:30 PM |
| Tuesday | 7–10 AM, 11 AM–2:30 PM, 4:30–9:30 PM |
| Wednesday | 7–10 AM, 11 AM–2:30 PM, 4:30–9:30 PM |
Address and Contact Information
Address: 1 El Tovar Rd, Grand Canyon Village, AZ 86023
Phone: (928) 638-2631
Website: http://www.grandcanyonlodges.com/dining/el-tovar-dining-room-and-lounge/
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Reviews
But the experience completely exceeded my expectations. The food was outstanding — far better than I ever imagined! Every dish was delicious, well-prepared, and beautifully presented.
Highlights included:
Sonoran Shrimp with Chipotle Cream – sautéed shrimp with cilantro lime rice and cactus caviar. Unique, layered flavors that really stood out.
Seared Steelhead Trout – citrus agave glaze, blue corn nokake, and cactus caviar. Tender, flavorful, with rich textures — it’s been years since I’ve had fish this good. (If you love fish, this one is a must-try!)
Elk Bolognese – tomato ragout, ground elk, mozzarella, parmesan, fresh basil, and bucatini with toasted garlic bread. Absolutely delicious, with no downside at all.
Other dishes we tried were also above average, but these three stood out as truly memorable.
Service was friendly and professional, even on a packed holiday weekend.
Overall, this dinner was one of the biggest surprises of our Grand Canyon trip. If you think national park restaurants are “just good enough,” El Tovar will change your mind.
Highly recommended — make a reservation, it’s worth it!
We had the most wonderful birthday dinner at El Tovar Restaurant, and I just have to say—it was one of those experiences you don’t forget. The service, the food, the views… everything was spot on. Our waiter Austen was amazing—so attentive and kind—and his assistant Charlie was just as great. They went out of their way to make my husband’s birthday special, even surprising him with a warm chocolate-chip cookie dessert topped with caramel sauce and vanilla bean ice cream. Oh my goodness, it was scrumptious.
From the onion soup and house salad with prickly pear dressing to the fresh bread basket with homemade garlic butter, every bite was perfection. My husband raved about his filet mignon with poblano mashed potatoes, and my shrimp entrée was delicious. The historic charm and canyon views made the whole evening feel timeless. Huge thanks to management for Austen and Charlie’s incredible service—they made our night unforgettable.
We sat right where we could see the Canyon and it was a nice ambience all around.
The food was delicious and a very unique menu.
I would recommend their house soup, crabcake and Chicken Pillard. Everything was perfectly made.
Chocolate mouse cake was light and tasty.
The staff was very welcoming and made sure our needs were met.
The restaurant offers stunning views of Grand Canyon.
Our reservation was a little after 6pm so we got to see the sun set and the night sky after our meal. I might suggest getting a room at El Tovar hotel if you don’t do well with night time driving through the mountains though. As it was pitch black.
VictorB