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We are closed for the winter months. We plan to reopen in mid-March for our 27th Season! In business for 26 years, we’re deeply committed to our farm-to-table ethos and to serving delicious, place-based cuisine in a beautiful and casual setting. We source directly from our own farm and from other local growers, ranchers, and producers, offering fresh, organic ingredients and everything we serve is house-made, from jam to hot sauce. Our full bar menu offers a selection of sustainably produced wines and craft cocktails. We also have a kids menu and can provide to-go food, if you’re driving through or want to enjoy your dinner at your campsite in the remarkable Grand Staircase-Escalante National Monument.
Cozy spot for traditional American fare with a twist made from ingredients from the owners’ farm.
Address and Contact Information
Address: 20 UT-12, Boulder, UT 84716
Phone: (435) 335-7464
Website: http://hellsbackbonegrill.com/
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Reviews
Mandy G
We stopped in at the food truck(not the restaurant) for breakfast! The food truck serves breakfast and lunch and is the cutest thing! Lots of tables outside to sit and enjoy the beautiful day. They even have a section where you can buy food mixes(like blue corn pancakes), relish, coffee beans, and I believe jellies. My friend got their biscuits and gravy and boy was it loaded with sausage! I got their sausage and egg biscuit. It was hearty and filling. We both also got some coffee and I got a blueberry muffin to go. Coffee was great and the blueberry muffin was full of blueberries. Highly recommend you add this local spot to your trip.
… moreJens Lambert
We had to go twice, the food was so good. We had the juniper pulled pork sandwich from their food trailer that is open Thursday to Monday until 1:30pm each day. The seating area is wonderful and the staff very friendly. I cannot recommend this restaurant enough, it is one of the best roadside sandwiches I have ever had.
… moreAndrew Scarcella
Unpretentious perfection in the high desert. Kind, attentive staff. Inventive, mouth-watering dishes made from local ingredients. An impressively curated wine list. All in an almost unbelievably beautiful setting. And it somehow gets better and better every time I visit. Can’t wait to come back!
… moreEmma
Yall this place is worth the hype. Food was incredible. Service was very friendly. An amazing experience. We had cocktails, dinner, and dessert — everything was so flavorful and fresh. 1,000/10
… moreJenna Bree
One of the best meals I’ve had in Utah, maybe ever. Of course, the food is outstanding: true farm-to-table, organic, inventive. But it really is the vibe that makes this a 5-star meal. I was dining alone, and one of the owners, Blake, went out of her way to bring me multiple cookbooks to read. The waiters were so gracious. I cannot wait to come back.
… moreJacski
Hell’s Backbone Grill & Farm, the on-site restaurant at Boulder Mountain Lodge, was unfortunately the weakest part of my stay. My family loves the lodge deeply, and we may return every year, but the restaurant did not work well for me.
The service team is large—many more servers than one might expect in a typical restaurant—and most of them were genuinely kind and attentive. However, one older lady rubbed me the wrong way with her manner, which stood out against the otherwise friendly staff.
The food itself was not a good match for my dietary preferences. The menu leans heavily toward meat dishes and offers very few vegetable-forward or lighter, healthier options. Because of that, it was difficult for me to find something suitable.
During my first dinner, I ordered the Trout ’n Herbs. I don’t recall tasting many herbs, but I certainly remember the jasmine rice—so mushy that it could have been labeled “mushy jasmine rice.” Hoping to avoid the rice on my second visit, I tried the meatloaf instead. What a mistake. The portion was enormous, taking up most of the plate, and it ended up waking me up during the night; I had heartburn.
For this type of heavy, unbalanced food, one would expect regular pricing. Instead, the dishes were far more expensive than I felt was reasonable. I dined there only to accompany my family, but the value simply wasn’t there for me.
I deduct one star for not offering healthy choices for people like me, and another star for the high pricing.
My family’s connection to the lodge is strong, and I know we may return again. I sincerely hope that someone from the restaurant reads this review, and that next time the jasmine rice won’t be mushy and the menu will include more healthy options. Others may love it, but for my tastes, I would choose to dine elsewhere until those changes happen.
… moreThe service team is large—many more servers than one might expect in a typical restaurant—and most of them were genuinely kind and attentive. However, one older lady rubbed me the wrong way with her manner, which stood out against the otherwise friendly staff.
The food itself was not a good match for my dietary preferences. The menu leans heavily toward meat dishes and offers very few vegetable-forward or lighter, healthier options. Because of that, it was difficult for me to find something suitable.
During my first dinner, I ordered the Trout ’n Herbs. I don’t recall tasting many herbs, but I certainly remember the jasmine rice—so mushy that it could have been labeled “mushy jasmine rice.” Hoping to avoid the rice on my second visit, I tried the meatloaf instead. What a mistake. The portion was enormous, taking up most of the plate, and it ended up waking me up during the night; I had heartburn.
For this type of heavy, unbalanced food, one would expect regular pricing. Instead, the dishes were far more expensive than I felt was reasonable. I dined there only to accompany my family, but the value simply wasn’t there for me.
I deduct one star for not offering healthy choices for people like me, and another star for the high pricing.
My family’s connection to the lodge is strong, and I know we may return again. I sincerely hope that someone from the restaurant reads this review, and that next time the jasmine rice won’t be mushy and the menu will include more healthy options. Others may love it, but for my tastes, I would choose to dine elsewhere until those changes happen.
Erika Myhre
W O W !! Where to start? We came here to celebrate and stay on the property for a vacation. It was a special dinner, and the staff made sure to make it just that. Morgan created the most gorgeous bouquet of flowers for our table – truly a treasure we are happy to take home. And this is all before we get any food or drink! The Hellfire Margarita and Rosemary Margarita were outstanding, the depth of flavor so present. The seasonal Shishito peppers and focaccia with tomatoes were incredible. We got the Colorado Chile and Jenchiladas for entrees – amazing!!! I’ve never had such a delicious meal in terms of every single thing ordered. Plus the service was top notch. We had the privilege of meeting founding co-chef Jen and her friend on the way out – solidifying a wonderful evening and experience. We can’t wait to bring friends back here!! Don’t miss this place!!
… moreNatalie Wong
I’d also give this place 4.5 stars. The ambiance was fantastic, the servers were very attentive and friendly. The owner was making the rounds to each table. The food was incredible. I ordered a seared trout and it was so good. Perfectly cooked and the skin was crisped to perfection. My husband got the meatloaf which he loved as well.. the side veggies were also delicious. I’m giving it 4.5 stars because the wait was incredibly long. It took 45 min to get our appetizer (goat cheese fondue – delicious but the portions were small – probably wouldn’t get again) and another 30 minutes to get our meal. It’s hard to enjoy yourself when you’re starving! But I’d still go back again.. maybe on a less busy weekend.
… moreDell Brown
4.5 stars. We shared a dinner salad and the trout filet. Both were nicely prepared and delicious. We topped off the meal with a couple of deserts. One was a cold chocolate custard topped with whipped cream and the other a cherry almond bread pudding. The setting is lovely but I recommend making a reservation so that you can sit outside- especially during the warmer months. If I had one recommendation, it would be to improve speed of service. Thanks.
… moreL McMillin
We had the best time yesterday while dining at Hell’s Backbone Grill & Farm. I had no idea what a special place this was and that I fell in love with it. From food to beauty, it sank into my soul. The atmosphere was as warm as it’s hosts which gave the most comfortable vibe. I see why it’s held in great regard by many. We had a large party and came with reservations made in advance. I highly encourage making advance reservations it is a must. Now, we were quickly seated on the patio served glasses of water, while menus were delivered. We had the Spring menu, which featured many amazing choices. We began with appetizers and tried the Biscuits, which were delicious. I had the Carrot Soup, and it was as beautiful as it was smooth and tasty. For our main entry, my husband went with the Bison Ribeye, and I had the chicken. Of course, we shared and were very happy with our selections. For desert, we tried the ginger bread with ice cream. It was amazing! Our friends all loved their choices, too. No one walked away hungry, and we were all highly satisfied. It was truly a special place that I hope to return to. Many thanks to all who served us. It was a totally delightful experience!
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