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Switchback Grille, Springdale, UT

Switchback Grille

4.3
4.3
1024 Reviews
$50 and over
Steakhouse
Nestled at the foot of the Watchman rock formation in Zion Canyon, Switchback Grille Steak & Fish House features hand-selected USDA Prime beef, Certified Angus Beef and a daily fresh fish menu that follows the seasons. Artfully prepared dishes, warm superior service, stunning views of the West Temple and a sophisticated southwest dining room come together for a truly unique dining experience. Additionally, Switchback offers full bar service with the area’s most extensive wine list. Banquet and catering services are available year round as well as a cozy sports grill with all of your pub favorites. No online reservations for party s of over 10 people. ( 24 hours notice required)

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2 people

7:00 PM


Booked 19 times today

Additional information

  • Dining style

    Casual Elegant

  • Cuisines

    Steakhouse, Seafood

  • Hours of operation

    Dinner Tue–Sat 5:00 pm–9:00 pm

  • Phone number

    (435) 772-3700 ext. 100

  • Payment options

    AMEX, Discover, MasterCard, Visa

  • Dress code

    Casual Dress

  • Executive chef

    Tom Hart

  • Catering

    Switchback Grille offers full service on site and off site catering for groups up to 500 people. We specialize in wedding and business group planning. On site, one can choose from several locations that range from conference room settings to outdoor patios. We offer extensive catering menus and look forward to tailoring your event to your exact specifications.

  • Private party facilities

    We can accommodate parties up to 500 people, but require all groups over 20 people to make arrangements through the catering department.

  • Private party contact

    Sapphire Finnegan: (435) 772-3700 ext. 102

  • Neighborhood

    Springdale (Zion National Park)

  • Cross street

    Canyon Springs Rd.

  • Parking details

    Paid parking from 12:00 am - 4:00 pm. Free parking from 4:00 pm - 12:00 am.

  • Public transit

    Zion Park Shuttle Buss Stop #6

  • Additional

    Banquet, Bar/Lounge, Beer, Cocktails, Corkage Fee, Counter Seating, Full Bar, Gluten-free Options, Indoor Fireplace, Non-Smoking, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Private Room, Takeout, View, Wheelchair Access, Wine

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What 1,024 people are saying

Overall ratings and reviews

Reviews can only be made by diners who have eaten at this restaurant

4.3
4.3 based on recent ratings
  • 4.5Food
  • 4.4Service
  • 4.5Ambience
  • 3.8Value

NoiseModerate

Loved For

  • Utah

    Steakhouse

  • Southwest Utah

    Best Overall

  • Southwest Utah

    Best Food

  • Southwest Utah

    Best Service

  • Southwest Utah

    Best Ambiance

  • Southwest Utah

    Good for groups

  • Southwest Utah

    Healthy

  • Southwest Utah

    Good for special occasions

  • Southwest Utah

    Most Booked

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  1. Mimi

    Las Vegas

    2 reviews

    3.0

    2 reviews

    Dined 3 days ago

    overall3food3service5ambience5
    Steak was overpriced for the quality. 22oz ribeye had a lot of waste with 1/2 fat. We would not go back.
  2. OpenTable Diner

    Tampa

    1 review

    vip
    1.0

    1 review

    Dined on May 29, 2023

    overall1food2service2ambience4
    Terrible spot. Food terrible overpriced. Rude staff.
  3. todd

    Cincinnati

    11 reviews

    5.0

    11 reviews

    Dined on May 29, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    The berry salad is very large and plenty for two people. It’s wonderful. Our filets were perfect and some of the best filets we’ve ever had. “Must” sides; creamed corn, and au gratin potatoes. Delish creme’ brûlée!
  4. OpenTable Diner

    New England

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on May 28, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Amazing quality, healthy food! My dish came with a side of spaghetti squash and it was such a great surprise! I’ve never seen that as a side and it was the perfect dish.
  5. markg

    Cincinnati

    9 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    9 reviews

    Dined on May 20, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Excellent service and food with a great atmosphere. Going back tomorrow night!
  6. ChristineO

    Los Angeles

    10 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    10 reviews

    Dined on May 18, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Beautiful setting and service. Food was amazing views impeccable.
  7. LisaR

    San Francisco

    16 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    16 reviews

    Dined on May 15, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    We had outstanding service from Ben, our server. Our scallops and fillet were very flavorful and done exactly as we wanted. We plan to dine again later this week during our Zion vacation.
  8. LarryK

    San Antonio

    9 reviews

    vip
    3.0

    9 reviews

    Dined on May 13, 2023

    overall3food3service4ambience4
    The 8oz filet I ordered medium was prepared medium well, and almost well done. The mashed potato side wasn't very warm, and I suspect our meals sat around a bit before being delivered. The beet salad was great.
  9. RetailManager

    Hawaii

    59 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    59 reviews

    Dined on May 7, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    We had early dinner reservations and were given a choice on indoor or outdoor seating. We chose outside. The weather was pleasant but the sound from other tables seemed amplified. Service was good but nothing exceptional. Food was well prepared and the portions were generous. We did have a problem with a tough steak but it was handled quickly and very professionally. Overall it was a good experience. I do recommend.
  10. PattiC

    Las Vegas

    12 reviews

    5.0

    12 reviews

    Dined on May 7, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Food was delicious- service excellent. Pricey - but was lovely. Drinks were $14 each 😩 but tasty.
  11. GeorgeA

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on May 7, 2023

    overall5food4service5ambience5
    Great alternative to all the park TexMex and bar food places. Excellent service. Wonderful modern/rustic facility and a chef that was more than expected. A little pricey as you might expect but not unreasonable. Highly recommend!
  12. DaveL

    Orange County

    54 reviews

    vip
    3.0

    54 reviews

    Dined on April 28, 2023

    overall3food5service4ambience4
    The hostess was great and funny. The food was quite good, especially the NY steak, Salmon, and Halibut. The 18 oz Ribeye at $82 was just ok and not a great value. The biggest surprise was that every cocktail is 1.5 oz of alcohol. Even a martini!! It looked like a thimble. Highly recommend they change the pours......wine was small pour as well. There is plenty of margin to cover this. Big turn off factor.
  13. hungry

    Phoenix

    34 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    34 reviews

    Dined on April 27, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Waitress was very good. Steak was delicious as always. Great experience.
  14. MikeP

    Orange County

    2 reviews

    3.0

    2 reviews

    Dined on April 26, 2023

    overall3food4service4ambience4
    The service was good the food was good but over priced.
  15. OpenTable Diner

    Sacramento

    8 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    8 reviews

    Dined on April 26, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    The food was fantastic and the service was above and beyond!
  16. Dave

    Detroit

    17 reviews

    vip
    2.0

    17 reviews

    Dined on April 25, 2023

    overall2food4service2ambience5
    Waitress was worried about a nearby table of twenty. She rushed us to order so we had salad w cocktails and although we reminded her twice brought wine after we were all done eating.
  17. OpenTable Diner

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on April 23, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Friendly people. Out of the only meal I was looking forward to (ribs)
  18. DC2020

    San Francisco

    4 reviews

    4.0

    4 reviews

    Dined on April 23, 2023

    overall4food4service5ambience5
    Overall experience was good. Service was excellent. My friend and I shared a dish which was good except for the roasted potatoes. The dessert we shared was more food than the two of us could handle.
  19. CindyC

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on April 23, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Delicious food, great service and ambience. Filets and sides perfectly cooked
  20. BrittanieL

    1 review

    4.0

    1 review

    Dined on April 22, 2023

    overall4food4service2ambience3
    Service could have been a lot better. Our server was not very outgoing like the other servers around us. He forgot a few things and by the time he brought them around we were basically already done with what we were eating. The filet was delicious and packed with flavor, we got our mixed veggies steamed and they had no flavor, when they brought the food out they said “no seasoning, no butter” not sure why but instead of grilled we asked for them to be steamed and I guess you don’t get seasoning with that. The rest of the meal was delicious. The baked potato was huge and the bread service was good. The bar menu is crappy if you can’t have alcohol, I asked for a mock tail and they couldn’t do it, asked for virgin pina colda or virgin strawberry daiquiri and they couldn’t make it.
  21. TomW

    New York Area

    4 reviews

    5.0

    4 reviews

    Dined on April 21, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    We shared the beet salad and it tasted delicious and was presented beautifully. My wife and I both had salmon on a potato pancake topped with spinach. Again, wonderful. For desert we shared the creme brulee. Terrific! BTW, we are former restaurant owners of similar food, for what it is worth.
  22. ChiefMaven

    Tampa

    10 reviews

    4.0

    10 reviews

    Dined on April 20, 2023

    overall4food4service4ambience4
    Service and food way above average !! A bit $$$ but earned by great food and excellent service. Highly recommended 👌
  23. Jonesda

    Richmond

    12 reviews

    vip
    2.0

    12 reviews

    Dined on April 18, 2023

    overall2food3service4ambience3
    Food was fair at best and not in line with the premium prices.
  24. Jackson

    Salt Lake City

    2 reviews

    4.0

    2 reviews

    Dined on April 17, 2023

    overall4food4service5ambience5
    We went to a steakhouse and enjoyed great steaks. The steaks were cooked very well and the sauces we had tasted great to compliment them. The sides were lackluster: steamed broccoli was undercooked and had no seasoning, the roasted potatoes were overcooked - a fork struggled to pierce them. Wine selection was good as well
  25. FredyR

    Los Angeles

    14 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    14 reviews

    Dined on April 15, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    My first time at this restaurant, everything was so amazing. James our waiter and the hostess were so awesome.
  26. Richardb161

    Seattle

    32 reviews

    vip
    4.0

    32 reviews

    Dined on April 15, 2023

    overall4food5service5ambience4
    Great food, exceptionally service! Good value. I would recommend dining here, but watch out for the old hostess, she is rather abrupt and unfriendly.
  27. stephenb

    Washington DC

    77 reviews

    vip
    4.0

    77 reviews

    Dined on April 15, 2023

    overall4food5service3ambience4
    Really nice airy room with great views. Food was exceptional good - salads, steak, salmon. It is expensive even given that. I marked down the service - Ben, our waiter was attentive but there were a couple of quibbles: removing my partner’s finished entree while I was still eating, presenting the bill while still on my dessert
  28. Jens

    Minneapolis

    2 reviews

    5.0

    2 reviews

    Dined on April 14, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Delicious food and great place to dine. Nice selection of dinner options
  29. OpenTable Diner

    San Diego

    2 reviews

    4.0

    2 reviews

    Dined on April 14, 2023

    overall4food5service4ambience1
    The food is really good. We didn't like that most of the food said MP and everything was separate pricing for sides and even bread. It's a bit of a pretentious environment bit the server was friendly. Their wine room could use some lower lighting. Way too bright in there. It was odd for a wine room.
  30. GregO

    San Francisco

    34 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    34 reviews

    Dined on April 12, 2023

    overall5food5service4ambience4
    The buffalo/pork/veal meatloaf was amazing. I went expecting to have a steak but.. I love meatloaf and that combination was enticing. Excellent salad, spinach/apple/gorganzola.
  31. OpenTable Diner

    Houston

    11 reviews

    vip
    2.0

    11 reviews

    Dined on April 6, 2023

    overall2food4service1ambience2
    Our server was rude throughout our dinner. We were disappointed in the experience. Paying to be showered in rudeness defies the point of dining out.
  32. ElenaP

    West Palm Beach

    3 reviews

    vip
    2.0

    3 reviews

    Dined on April 2, 2023

    overall2food2service4ambience4
    Both our steaks super over cooked. For $85 and $65 for our steaks, cooking to temp is a minimum requirement for a steakhouse. What was requested rare was medium and my medium rare was medium well. I feel ripped off. Service was nice but doesn’t make up for it unfortunately. Server offered us free dessert…thanks but no thanks.
  33. shevvers

    Las Vegas

    9 reviews

    5.0

    9 reviews

    Dined on April 1, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    The aged steaks are simply unbelievable! Fine food and service close to outdoor adventures.
  34. MichaelW

    Milwaukee

    33 reviews

    vip
    4.0

    33 reviews

    Dined on March 30, 2023

    overall4food4service4ambience5
    Quaint, good cuts of meat nicely prepared. Attentive service , thanks Amber. Easy to get to.
  35. GaryG

    San Francisco

    1 review

    3.0

    1 review

    Dined on March 29, 2023

    overall3food4service2ambience5
    Staff was pleasant but ineffective for service it seemed short staffed. One of our dinners, halibut, was very good. Other dinner, seared ahi and shrimp was not The appetizer was good but odd and one salad a wedge was good but Caesar salad was poor. Overall a meh experience and not a good value. Seemed to me the staff was calling it in and not invested.
  36. LoriB

    Las Vegas

    4 reviews

    3.0

    4 reviews

    Dined on March 26, 2023

    overall3food4service3ambience5
    We live in the St. George area and drove 50 min for this evening. We booked the reservation for a booth and that it was for a birthday, but unfortunately when we were seated we did not receive a booth, nor did the hostess or wait staff ask or if we were celebrating anything special; which is pretty standard in a 'fine dining' restaurant. We did finally get moved to a booth, which was perfect. The Burrata did not appear like the photos other diners submitted online and was underwhelming. Only a few tomatoes and mostly pesto/pine nuts. My husband did LOVE the bacon appetizer we also ordered. We each ordered a petite fillet and a side of creamed spinach and potatoes au gratin. Our steaks came out and looked remarkably different and my husband's steak was very undercooked, while mine was almost overcooked. For the market price of the fillet, I would not recommend this steak. I felt I should have loved it, and it was just OK. The side dishes were very good, and I really liked the creamed spinach. The worst part of our evening was the service - it is unusual for a waiter to walk by without acknowledging the table and we waited a very long time for a box and for the check. For an appetizer and entrée the evening should not have taken 2 hours. TWO HOURS. Usually we share a dessert, especially since this was a special occasion evening, but we were done and ready to leave. If only our waiter would come to the table..... This place has such potential - LOVE the ambiance and the scenery. But the food and service fell short.
  37. DonnaR

    Indiana

    3 reviews

    2.0

    3 reviews

    Dined on March 23, 2023

    overall2food4service2ambience5
    We are visiting..we started out with our waiter very good Ordered 2 martinis $12.50 each .. glass not even half full! Cmon restaurants make a ton of profit on drinks….charge me 2 more bucks and fill the glass! Shrimp Cocktail ok 5 shrimp Sauce needs more zip Husband ordered the half chicken. Was good n juicy Tasty…Lots of potatoes n veggies I had petite filet MR..cooked well very tasty Creamed Spinach ..a hearty portion.. Good ..sauce could be a bit creamier Never got to the dessert menu…waited and waited for waiter to bring it to the table Just asked for our bill paid and left I agree with others that have commented…..good but way overpriced J
  38. Andy

    Chicago

    1 review

    3.0

    1 review

    Dined on March 23, 2023

    overall3food3service2ambience4
    Stick to steak. Service was slow. The calamari I cannot recommend.
  39. Lucky2

    Orange County

    22 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    22 reviews

    Dined on March 22, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    The Switchback is our favorite place to celebrate special occasions, and we were there to celebrate my husbands birthday! Bacon wrapped scallops, shared Cesar salad, perfectly tender and seasoned filets, with mixed vegetables and roasted potatoes on the side! Best steaks around! Liliette was our server and she was very friendly and helpful. Thank you!
  40. debbyb

    San Francisco

    4 reviews

    5.0

    4 reviews

    Dined on March 22, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    It was a delightful evening. This is, no doubt, the best restaurant, overall, in Springdale. The food was wonderful, beautifully presented, great service, lovely ambiance and very reasonable prices. I would whole-heartedly recommend this restaurant to anyone.

Safety precautions

  • Cleaning & sanitizing

    • Surfaces sanitized between seatings
    • Common areas deep-cleaned daily
    • Sanitizer or wipes provided for customers
  • Protective equipment

    • Waitstaff wear masks
    • Diners must wear masks unless eating or drinking
  • Screening

    • Sick staff prohibited in the workplace
    • Staff temperature check required

FAQs

Switchback Grille offers takeout which you can order by calling the restaurant at (435) 772-3700 ext. 100.

Switchback Grille is rated 4.3 stars by 1024 OpenTable diners.

Yes, you can generally book this restaurant by choosing the date, time and party size on OpenTable.

Make a reservation

2 people

7:00 PM


Booked 19 times today
Google Map for Switchback Grille

1149 Zion Park Blvd., Springdale, UT 84767

Additional information

  • Cross street

    Canyon Springs Rd.

  • Neighborhood

    Springdale (Zion National Park)

  • Hours of operation

    Dinner Tue–Sat 5:00 pm–9:00 pm

  • Cuisines

    Steakhouse, Seafood

  • Dining style

    Casual Elegant

  • Dress code

    Casual Dress

  • Parking details

    Paid parking from 12:00 am - 4:00 pm. Free parking from 4:00 pm - 12:00 am.

  • Public transit

    Zion Park Shuttle Buss Stop #6

  • Payment options

    AMEX, Discover, MasterCard, Visa

  • Executive chef

    Tom Hart

  • Additional

    Banquet, Bar/Lounge, Beer, Cocktails, Corkage Fee, Counter Seating, Full Bar, Gluten-free Options, Indoor Fireplace, Non-Smoking, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Private Room, Takeout, View, Wheelchair Access, Wine

  • Phone number

    (435) 772-3700 ext. 100

  • Catering

    Switchback Grille offers full service on site and off site catering for groups up to 500 people. We specialize in wedding and business group planning. On site, one can choose from several locations that range from conference room settings to outdoor patios. We offer extensive catering menus and look forward to tailoring your event to your exact specifications.

  • Private party facilities

    We can accommodate parties up to 500 people, but require all groups over 20 people to make arrangements through the catering department.

  • Private party contact

    Sapphire Finnegan: (435) 772-3700 ext. 102

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