We had the most wonderful Christmas dinner at El Tovar Dining Room, and it was an experience to remember! Despite not having a reservation, the staff went above and beyond to accommodate us, which we deeply appreciated. The ambiance was magical, with a cozy and elegant setting that perfectly complemented the holiday spirit. The staff were incredibly friendly and attentive, ensuring every detail of our dining experience was flawless. The food was absolutely delicious--every dish was prepared with care and beautifully presented. The prime rib was cooked to perfection, and the holiday dessert options were delightful! El Tovar Dining Room truly made our Christmas dinner feel special. From the exceptional service to the warm atmosphere and amazing food, everything was perfect. Highly recommend this gem if you're visiting the Grand Canyon. We'll definitely be back!

Food was OK, not great portion sizes. That said onion soup and spinach salad (with balsamic chicken) is the way to go.

Love the ambience here with fireplace throwing a glow and heat! Great way to enjoy breakfast, served by personable wait staff! Crepes with walnuts and maple syrup... yum... and probably with an egg would have been perfect morning start. Other meal at table, could have been a first choice for me too: Roasted tomatoes, spinach and cheese omelet with fruit cup and toast. Yes! And all eaten with Orange juice and coffee... cups are small so be sure waiters keep it topped off.

Spending the day with my fiancés day he treated us to drinks just to check out this place. The ambiance is beautiful and a little fancy but beer was amazing and service was on point

This is a very nice dining experience inside the national park. Reservations are highly recommended, which you can make on their website. The location is very convenient nearby the South Rim. Dining room layout is very nice with great views of the Grand Canyon. Their lunch menu was very good and affordable. My favorite part of this was trying food from the local area. Would love to return to try our dinner.

We came here for dinner after spending the whole day at the Grand Canyon (make sure to make a reservation!). They give you a large basket of bread - my fave was the soft dinner roll. Got the crab cake appetizer ($19), which was quite good and flavorful, but could have been hotter temperature-wise. It's also quite pricey for just 1 crab cake. For the entree, I got the lamb shank ($43), and my bf got the duck ($48). The lamb was mostly tender and was easy to cut off the bone. It came with mashed potatoes and veggies, which were solid. I tried my bf's duck, and one piece was so tender, but the other two pieces were dry. The sauce was unique and delicious. Overall enjoyed the meal here. Ambiance was nice. Service was a little slow

We dined for breakfast at the El Tovar Dining Room on Sunday 10/20/2024. Normally I hate to leave a 5-star review, those reviews are usually unlikely and unrealistic. I mean, really, a full five stars? In this case it's warranted. The view through the dining room window - it's mostly of the adjacent courtyard and garden, but just beyond, you can make out... The Grand Canyon! What made our breakfast 5-stars was the room, the server, and the food. THE ROOM: Such a pretty room, historic, rustic and yet fancy. SETTINGS: This is an "all the forks" restaurant, with the classic settings of two forks, a knife, a spoon, and a third fork at the top for dessert. We don't dine this way very often, and it's nice. Oh, and of course, cloth napkins and a linen table cloth. SERVICE: The delightful Angelie served us, having been introduced by her partner (forgot this name, but he brought us water). She made us feel fancy. FOOD: Well I just loved my breakfast. What did I have? The Bison Chorizo Omelet. They had me at Chorizo, then pushed me over the edge with Bison. A lovely, lovely experience. Five stars!

I recently visited El Tovar Dining Room . I made last minute reservations. I couldn't have asked for a better experience. I arrived right on time and was seated promptly. Our server, Ernesto, was absolutely amazing. Easily one of the best service experiences I've had at the Grand Canyon. He was attentive, informative, and made sure everything was perfect. I tried the duck street tacos, which were packed with flavor, and the pickled onion really elevated the dish. The French fry medley was a nice touch, and as a fan of sweet potato fries, I loved them! To top it all off, I had the cheesecake, which was a delightful end to the meal.