El Tovar Dining Room

Posted on May 7, 2011

About: El Tovar Hotel, Grand Canyon National Park, AZ 86023 928-638-2631, x6432 Description: SOUTH RIM. Dining at this historic, character-laden hotel is a must for many Grand Canyon visitors; as a result, getting reservations can be tough, especially in peak season. The rustic restaurant boasts elegant details, and tables overlooking the canyon are especially coveted. The cuisine, widely reputed to be the park's finest, meshes Continental and Southwestern sensibilities, and the menu features such delicacies as grilled filet mignon, pan-seared duck, fresh salmon with red-pepper marmalade, seared scallops, and wild game. Service is attentive, and although prices can be steep, the experience is a wonderful vacation treat. Full bar available. Hours: Daily 6:30am-10:45am, 11:15am-2pm, 4:30pm-10pm Payment Methods: Visa, Master Card, Discover, American Express, Diner's Club Website: Visit El Tovar Dining Room Online

Bright Angel Restaurant

Posted on May 7, 2011

About: Bright Angel Lodge, Grand Canyon National Park, AZ 86023 928-638-2631 Description: SOUTH RIM. Punctuated by tree-log posts and beams and hovering, glass-globed chandeliers, this expansive restaurant makes for good eating any time of day. Come early for buckwheat pancakes or eggs, or break up a day of sight-seeing with a delicious adobo chicken sandwich. Dinner entrees also prove filling, whether you choose poultry, pork, beef, or even something vegetarian. Prices are affordable, and full bar service is available. Nearby, the lodge's lounge welcomes folks for a nightcap and live music. Hours: Daily 6:30am-10pm Payment Methods: Visa, Master Card, Discover, American Express Website: Visit Bright Angel Restaurant Online

Bright Angel Fountain

Posted on May 7, 2011

About: Bright Angel Lodge, Grand Canyon National Park, AZ 86023 928-638-2631 Description: SOUTH RIM. When the sun gets to be too much or you just need a break from the physicality that Grand Canyon sightseeing demands, head over to this appealing little spot and give yourself a treat. The Fountain offers a variety of snack foods to get your energy back up, not least of which is its rich, cold ice creams. If that's not enough, add in a sandwich and a refreshing drink, and you're good to go again. Hot coffee drinks step in when the weather's chilly. Hours: Daily 11am-5pm Payment Methods: Visa, Master Card, Discover, American Express, Diner's Club Website: Visit Bright Angel Fountain Online

Arizona Room

Posted on May 7, 2011

About: Bright Angel Lodge, Grand Canyon National Park, AZ 86023 928-638-2631 Description: SOUTH RIM. Widely acclaimed for incredible sunset views of the canyon (it sits right on the South Rim), Arizona Room also satiates hungry appetites with well-prepared cuisine. An open kitchen makes the experience that much more immediate, and you'll be hard-pressed to resist a savory steak, thick cut of prime rib, or morsel of sage-scented, grilled chicken. Pork, seafood, and barbecue also appear, and many dishes have a Southwestern flair (tequila marinades, prickly pear syrups, chiles), so you can be assured of food that fits the setting. Since reservations aren't accepted, waits can be long later in the evening  come early. Full bar. Hours: Mar - Dec  Daily 11:30am-3pm, 4:30pm-10pm Payment Methods: Visa, Master Card, Discover, American Express, Diner's Club Website: Visit Arizona Room Online