American · St. George
Wood Ash Rye
Chef-driven restaurant in The Advenire Hotel whose menu nods to St. George's pioneer history, with a cocktail program built on Utah-made spirits. A Salt Lake magazine 2024 Best Restaurant pick.
Best Date Night Restaurants in St. George
Special-occasion dinners, views and great cocktails. Listed in no particular order. Picks are editorial and never paid.
Southwestern · American · St. George
The Painted Pony
Art-filled Ancestor Square dining room, a longtime pick for anniversaries and special nights.
Italian · St. George
Cappeletti's
Family-owned Italian with Argentinian flair, just off Main Street. Pasta, dressings and desserts are made from scratch. Reservations are encouraged.
American · St. George
Cliffside Restaurant
Upscale-casual dining on Tech Ridge, with big windows and a terrace overlooking the valley.
American · Santa Clara
Rylu's Bistro
Seasonal bistro in a repurposed circa-1880 homestead, with careful attention to allergies and a small, well-chosen wine list.
Steakhouse · Ivins
Basalt at Black Desert Resort
Steakhouse-style menu in a glass-walled top-floor dining room at Black Desert Resort.
American · Ivins
Xetava Gardens Café
Garden café in Kayenta Art Village with hand-carved wood, ample patio seating and red-rock views. Serves brunch, lunch and dinner.
American · Springdale
King's Landing Bistro
Seasonal American bistro with European influence and patio views of Watchman and Johnson Mountains. Many vegetarian options.
American · Springdale
Spotted Dog Café
Casual American bistro near the Zion entrance, with sauces made in-house, a sidewalk café and an extensive wine list.
Steakhouse · American · Springdale
Switchback Grille
Listed among OpenTable's best restaurants in Springdale.
Italian · Springdale
Dulivia Ristorante Italiano
Italian restaurant in Springdale, on OpenTable's list of restaurants worth the drive.
American · Hurricane
Pig's Ear American Bistro
Modern-casual bistro in Hurricane with an open kitchen, a popular local date-night pick.
Japanese · Sushi · St. George
Sakura Japanese Steakhouse & Sushi
Hibachi tables with chef showmanship plus a large sushi menu.
Thai · Sushi · St. George
Benja's Thai & Sushi
Opened in 2006 by former Buddhist nun Benja Peterson, with Thai dishes and creative sushi rolls in Ancestor Square.
Steakhouse · St. George
Anasazi Steakhouse
Cook your own steak and seafood on volcanic hot rocks, with fondue and cocktails. Reservations encouraged.
Italian · St. George
Chef Alfredo's
Italian restaurant in St. George.
Italian · St. George
Positano Italian Kitchen & Wine Bar
Italian kitchen and wine bar, listed in Greater Zion's 2026 dining guide.
American · St. George
Fish Rock Grille at The Ledges
Restaurant at The Ledges golf club.
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