You should not go to the Grand Canyon without a meal at the El Tovar!

The El Tovar is by far one of the best restaurants we have ever been to! If you are not a guest at the hotel, you can make reservations 30 days ahead of time, which we did. The building is beautiful with much interesting history. The dining room has some great views and the dining was an experience in luxury. I had the duck, which was unsurpassed in flavor, my husband had the trout and he said he had never had better trout, and my daughter had the brucettia for supper. It was all delicious. The prices were lower than if I had the same meal in Atlanta, and the service was the best.

The El Tovar is hailed as the parks finest restaurant and it certainly lives up to its name. The ambiance of the restaurant probably has not changed since the hotel was first opened 100 years ago. It has a rustic and natural feel that compliments the park’s landscape. The service was good but what really suprised me was the food. My girlfriend and I ordered steak and it was definitely the best steak I have ever had. My hats off to the chef from NY who cooked up the meal. Don’t get too excited about Canyon views though, only a handful of tables face out the window. However, I would certainly recommend eating at the El Tovar when staying at the park.