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Desert Bistro


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4.5 of 5 stars 35 ratings
35 ratings
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#1 of 41 restaurants in Moab
  • Cuisines: European, Continental
Traveler Description: Out in "the middle of nowhere" is a gem of a restaurant.  Desert Bistro provides a fine dining experience as good as one would find in places like New more »

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5 of 5 stars
Pattyjo98 81 contributions
Las Vegas, NV
Jul 3, 2009

Fresh, innovative, served hot in a lovely atmosphere by staff with smiles! What else could a person want? We had driven all day and wore our jeans, feeling right at home. The food was wonderful. I will remember this restaurant and tell my friends! more

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5 of 5 stars
Richardd01 1 contribution
Mount Shasta, CA
Jun 25, 2009

The service was excellent, the food extraordinary and the atmosphere delightful. Absolutely the best duck breast I've ever eaten. A truly spectacular experience and not to be missed. Voted the best restaurant in Moab! more

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5 of 5 stars
Loree682 3 contributions
Loree682
May 27, 2009

Incredible food. Quite expensive, however. Setting and views are sensational. I would highly recommend this place to anyone. more

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5 of 5 stars
W0nka 23 contributions
N. California
May 17, 2009
1/1 found this review helpful

This restaurant is located a couple of miles north of the center of town, and is easy to miss because the sign is small and cluttered by other competing signs. Hang in there, it is worth it. While not exactly the French Laundry, this is an excellent restaurant. All courses excellent, both materials and preparation. Service excellent, if a bit... more

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5 of 5 stars
beachvan 6 contributions
Florida panhandle
May 4, 2009
1/1 found this review helpful

Excellent meal, great service, nice atmosphere and over the top pastry chef. Full bar. My husband had the Elk and I had the Halibut specials. This is a husband/wife chef and pastry chef team that really knows what they are doing and seem to enjoy doing it. Highly recommend this restaurant for a very special meal or occasion. more

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5 of 5 stars
Traveling97654 5 contributions
Utah
Apr 26, 2009
1/1 found this review helpful

My husband and I eat at the Desert Bistro whenever we are in Moab, usually a couple of times a year. The menu and specials are always varied and delicious. The atmosphere and servers are charming and inviting without being pretentious. Make reservations! more

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3 of 5 stars
letshikeluxury 5 contributions
USA
Mar 29, 2009
0/1 found this review helpful

I would not go back. I found the food much better at Center Cafe. Service was also much better at Center Cafe, and the menu much more varied and more interesting. If you like great food, go to the Sorrell River Ranch just outside Moab and the Center Cafe in Moab for great dining. more

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5 of 5 stars
Otterdriver 1 contribution
Moab
Feb 10, 2009
1/1 found this review helpful

Desert Bistro of Moab (*aka Ranch House) We love the food at the Desert Bistro and the staff is second to none. They use locally grown foods when ever possible. The building is on the National Historical Register and the accoustics are terrible especially when crowded. We're sure they are limited in what can be done to the resturant to... more

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5 of 5 stars
ColoradoHiker123 22 contributions
CO
Jan 1, 2009
1/1 found this review helpful

Best place in Moab! We have visited Moab for the past several years and every year we make a point to eat at Desert Bistro. Reservations are recommended but you can sit inside or outside. The outside is nice though cars drive up and down the highway which gets a bit annoying. The inside has nice decor and feels like... more

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5 of 5 stars
dlejae 22 contributions
Taichung, Taiwan
Oct 9, 2008
1/1 found this review helpful

Love this restaurant - we eat here every time we visit Moab! This trip, we ate there twice. Food is always the highest quality and always fresh and very tasty! Had the special one night, buffalo filet wrapped in bacon - supurb! Ahi appetizer special also spectacular! Can't go wrong with anything on the menu! Service is excellent and wine... more

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Desert Bistro Address

1266 N Highway 191, Moab, UT 84532-2457
Tel: 435-259-0756 Fax: 435-259-3318
* Restaurant price information is based on meal cost per person, excluding drinks, tax and tip.