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Local cuisine, American, Healthy, Wine Bar, Vegetarian Friendly
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Casual yet contemporary dining near the entrance of Zion National Park. Friendly service and freshly prepared dishes, The Spotted Dog is a favorite for world travelers and locals alike. Join us and see why we have been a popular stop while visiting Zion National Park for over 35 years. *no pets allowed
PRICE RANGE
US$10 - US$32
Special Diets
Vegetarian Friendly, Vegan Options, Gluten Free Options
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Dinner, Drinks
CUISINES
American, Healthy, Wine Bar
FEATURES
Reservations, Outdoor Seating, Seating, 有泊車位, Highchairs Available, Wheelchair Accessible, Serves Alcohol, Full Bar, Accepts Credit Cards, Table Service
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Reviewed yesterday

Best restaurant in Springdale. We ate here 2 of our 3 nights- going back again tonight. The service is excellent as is the food. I had the halibut special ( fantastic) the first night, husband had a pasta and caesar salad. The salad looked like...too much dressing to me but he was happy. The next night I had the ahi tuna ( which husband raised eyebrows over) - it was DIVINE. Husband had flank steak and loved it. Nice reasonably priced wine list. I think best place in town.More

Date of visit: May 2023
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Reviewed 3 days ago via mobile

It was a very nice dinner. Nice restaurant and location. Service was good. My adult son enjoyed his hunk of meat loaf and my daughter enjoyed her steak. But 7 days later my wife and I can’t remember what we had! So that is the...‘but’! We know it was good. But just not a memorable meal - which is a bit telling. Worth a visit though.More

Date of visit: May 2023
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Reviewed 1 week ago

We have trout and tuna. Both dishes were excellent. The price reasonable given the quality, service and being a tourist place. By far the best restaurant we had dinner in the Zion Park area. Do not doubt if you are looking for good food.More

Date of visit: May 2023
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James Wolken, General Manager at Spotted Dog, responded to this reviewResponded 6 days ago

Our team appreciates your kind and generous review. Thank you for giving us a chance to show you why we have been a staple to travelers from all over the globe for over 35 years. our hard-working team appreciates your support and your positive endorsement....More

Reviewed 1 week ago via mobile

Amazing experience. The menu was varied and unique and our food was fantastic. Our waiter was so helpful and attentive. And finally the outdoor setting was perfect. Highly recommend!

Date of visit: May 2023
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James Wolken, General Manager at Spotted Dog, responded to this reviewResponded 6 days ago

We appreciate your thoughtful review. Our team's goal is to provide a memorable dining experience that compliments the beauty that surrounds us in Zion. We are thrilled to hear that our efforts resonated with you. Thank you for your generous recommendation. The Spotted Dog Team

Reviewed 1 week ago

Lovely dinner spot with great views of the outskirts of Zion NP. Had the trout and the cheesecake, both of which were excellent.

Date of visit: May 2023
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James Wolken, General Manager at Spotted Dog, responded to this reviewResponded 5 days ago

Thank you for awarding our team 5 stars for our efforts. We appreciate your support. The Spotted Dog Team

Reviewed 1 week ago

One of my favorite meals when visiting Zion was most definitely at the Spotted Dog Cafe. The service was outstanding, dishes were fresh and had amazing flavor, and the views from the outside patio where I was seated were gorgeous. The lemon cake was also...hands down one of my FAVORITE desserts I've ever had. If you're thinking of eating here, 10/10 recommend this amazing dining experience!!More

Date of visit: May 2023
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James Wolken, General Manager at Spotted Dog, responded to this reviewResponded 5 days ago

Thank you for your shining endorsement. We are thrilled to hear that our efforts resonated with you. Our check carefully creates our house-made desserts daily and the Italian lemon cake is a crowd favorite, with its light sponge cake and tangy lemon cream filling. We...More

Reviewed 1 week ago

My wife and I ate at the Spotted Dog after a day of hiking. We both ordered the trout - and it was phenomenal! The service is great as well.More

Date of visit: May 2023
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James Wolken, General Manager at Spotted Dog, responded to this reviewResponded 5 days ago

Thank you for your kind review. We hand bread our sustainably raised rainbow trout with toasted pumpkin seeds for a delicious crust on this mild, yet flavorful fish filet. We are thrilled to hear that you found this staple dish of ours to be "phenomenal!"...More

Reviewed 2 weeks ago

Delicious food, beautifully presented. I had the trout and it was wonderful. The staff was friendly and efficient and the view of the mountains was lovely.

Date of visit: April 2023
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James Wolken, General Manager at Spotted Dog, responded to this reviewResponded 5 days ago

Thank you for awarding our team 5 stars for our efforts. We appreciate your support. We are so happy to hear that you and your guests were pleased with our team's efforts and enjoyed your mountain views of Zionland. The Spotted Dog Team

Reviewed 2 weeks ago via mobile

Day One. Hadn't booked and were advised there would be a 20 minute wait. After 10 mins we were shown to our table. She had the meatloaf, I had the lamb shank. Superb. Anna looked after us well. Day Two. Decided to go back. No...wait. We shared the Hummus plate and she had the beef ribs and I had the Tuna which had obviously skipped the searing. Hayley sorted things out with elacrity. Both meals and service were the best we have had in the 12 days we have been in the USA. Highly recommended. Can't understand why it isn't No 1!More

Date of visit: May 2023
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James Wolken, General Manager at Spotted Dog, responded to this reviewResponded 5 days ago

Thank you for your great review. Our team strives to create a memorable dining experience for our guests and we are so happy to hear that through communication we could create not one, but two memorable meals for you and your guests. Both Anna and...More

Reviewed 3 weeks ago via mobile

Food drinks and service were good. Nothing was outstanding but we enjoyed our dining experience. Would eat here again when in Springdale

Date of visit: May 2023
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James Wolken, General Manager at Spotted Dog, responded to this reviewResponded 2 weeks ago

We are happy you enjoyed your dining experience here at The Spotted Dog. We appreciate your kind review and look forward to seeing you on your next Zion adventure. The Spotted Dog Team

Reviewed 3 weeks ago

I had a nice dinner here. It was a little pricey, but this is a tourist town after all. My green salad was competently prepared, the wild game meatloaf was actually quite good, and the creme brulee dessert was only so-so. I would come here...again but I wouldn't make a special trip.More

Date of visit: May 2023
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James Wolken, General Manager at Spotted Dog, responded to this reviewResponded 2 weeks ago

Thank you for your 5-Star review and our detailed insight. Our team is grateful for your company and you taking the time to leave us some feedback. Thank you. The Spotted Dog Team

Reviewed 3 weeks ago via mobile

Best meal in Springdale! We had a wonderful dinner here during our three day visit to Zion. The service was excellent and the food delicious. I enjoyed the pear and cheese filled pasta pockets while my husband had the duck. The lemon cake was a...tasty dessert. I would definitely recommend this place while visiting Zion.More

Date of visit: May 2023
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James Wolken, General Manager at Spotted Dog, responded to this reviewResponded 2 weeks ago

Our team is very grateful for your kind and generous review of your dining experience here at The Spotted Dog. Our pear and ricotta purses with clarified sage butter fresh herbs and shaved almonds have become a crowd favorite. Our seasonal offering of Moscovi duck...More

Reviewed 3 weeks ago

Went to Spotted Dog for dinner while visiting Zion. It was excellent. Service was great. We ate inside because that was first available. Restaurant inside is quite large but very nice. Overall great experience.

Date of visit: May 2023
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James Wolken, General Manager at Spotted Dog, responded to this reviewResponded 3 weeks ago

Thank you for your generous and kind review. We appreciate your positive feedback and are grateful for the opportunity to show you why we have been a staple to those visiting Zion for over 35 years. The Spotted Dog team.

Reviewed 26 April 2023

Not kid/teen friendly. My 14 year old and I ate this restaurant on 6/28/22 - We were seated in the back of the restaurant and had a wonderful view - a deer was even standing outside our window for a short duration. The food was...excellent. We ordered the Brie and chutney for an appetizer. I had the meatloaf and my son ordered the kids cheeseburger for dinner, I highly recommend the meatloaf. The two star rating is due to the attitude of our waiter - Josh who was not teen friendly. My son has a stomach disorder and so for vacation he was sticking to items that were on his safe list. I called the restaurant prior to make sure he could order the cheeseburger since it was ONLY on the kids menu and they assured me it was. Josh laughed at my son when he ordered it and then proceeded to intentionally embarrass him by bringing him crayons to our table. We told Josh that we don't require crayons and he said well I am leaving them here anyway. I told my son we could leave but he said we don’t need to have this guy ruin our dinner. Please train your staff appropriately. I believe Josh was upset due to the low cost of my sons menu choice or he was just being insensitive. I could only imagine how he may have treated a child with a more severe disability.More

Date of visit: June 2022
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James Wolken, General Manager at Spotted Dog, responded to this reviewResponded 4 weeks ago

Thank you for letting us know about your experience here at The Spotted Dog. We are happy to hear that you enjoyed your food selections. We wholeheartedly apologize that your service was less than respectful. Josh works with the youth directly as his main occupation...More

Reviewed 25 April 2023 via mobile

We were seated at a table in the back with a beautiful view; service and food (Ahi tuna and fork-tender lamb shank) were excellent!

Date of visit: April 2023
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James Wolken, General Manager at Spotted Dog, responded to this reviewResponded 26 April 2023

Thank you for your 5-Star review! Our su·per·ca·li·fra·gil·is·tic·ex·pi·a·li·do·cious team appreciates your support!

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We allow service dogs per Utah law in a dining establishment. We offer take away service from 5 pm -6 pm, and again from 8 pm-9 pm. Kindly The Spotted Dog Team
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Hello and thank you for your inquiry about our COVID protocols. Yes, our talented and hard-working frontline continues to wear masks in addition to fortified sanitizing of all surfaces and contactless and disposable menus... More
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Spotted Dog is rated accordingly in the following categories by Tripadvisor travellers:
  • Food: 4.5
  • Service: 4.5
  • Value: 4
  • Atmosphere: 4.5