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Center Cafe


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4.5 of 5 stars 25 ratings
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#7 of 41 restaurants in Moab
  • Cuisines: Steakhouse, Vegetarian, Eclectic, International
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2 of 5 stars
jcrystal 7 contributions
Vermont
Jun 24, 2009

Based on other reviews, we tried this restaurant during 3 days in Moab. It was the stuffiest, most unappealing place for our entire trip. Waitstaff was inexplicably slow (it was only 1/3 full), prices were inflated, food was decent but not exceptional. In comparison we ate twice at the Moab Brewery which is a much better value, excellent (but not... more

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5 of 5 stars
lenneke 17 contributions
Almere
Jun 10, 2009

We just finished our meal at the Center Cafe and it was perfect. We had good service and great quality food. The setting was very nice and the waiter we had was polite but social in a good way also in recommending wine to go with are food. We are already here for a week in utah started in Las... more

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5 of 5 stars
W0nka 23 contributions
N. California
May 17, 2009

After slogging through a week of mostly pedestrian fare in southern Utah, I was very pleasantly surprised to find the Center Cafe in downtown Moab. Unremarkable from the outside, the inside decor is quite pleasant. All of the food courses were excellent - both raw materials and preparation. Service was fine. Although spendy, it is not excessive. I would certainly... more

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5 of 5 stars
letshikeluxury 5 contributions
USA
Mar 29, 2009

Definitely the best in Moab! Great menu and service, makes a wonderful evening. If you don't mind dining early, if you go at 530 you can order off the small plates and tapas menu (4-6) or the dinner menu (530 on). Really a great place. I was very disappointed in the Desert Bistro. The other great meals I've had in... more

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5 of 5 stars
Solitairey 4 contributions
Moab, Utah
Mar 26, 2009

The Center is still the best place for dinner in Moab (try Luv Muffin and Eklectica for breakfast and lunch). We had a great meal there recently: the squash soup was sweet with a dash of turnip, pear salad with walnuts and gorgonzola was fresh, and they made us up a custom super-thin crust pizza. more

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1 of 5 stars
ColoradoHiker123 22 contributions
CO
Jan 1, 2009
0/1 found this review helpful

Center Cafe came highly recommended to us by the locals. It was stated to be the best restaurant in town and even better than Desert Bistro (which we adore). We were hugely disappointed! We made a reservation and we still had to wait almost 30 minutes before getting seated. The restaurant was nearly empty though most of the wait staff... more

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5 of 5 stars
katkins99 10 contributions
Anchorage, Alaska
Sep 24, 2008

We went twice in our 4 days in Moab, we liked it so well. The second time, we ordered off the afternoon tapas menu, since it was before 6pm, not time for the dinner menu. The service was attentive, but not stuffy, and we felt comfortable with our little kids. Both times we ordered the fruit and artisan cheese plate... more

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3 of 5 stars
mk20707 7 contributions
md
Jul 30, 2008
1/3 found this review helpful

Two years ago, we had a great meal there (I would compare their food then with top restaurants in Las Vegas). This July, food was just OK, not much better than a $10 meal before a boat trip (prices, of course, remained very high). A night boat trip on Colorado and $10 meal is much better way to spent your... more

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5 of 5 stars
andyc53 21 contributions
Sarasota Florida
Jul 13, 2008
1/1 found this review helpful

My wife and I recently stayed in Moab with friends from Salt Lake. They took us to the Center Cafe for dinner. What an exceptional meal. Service was great the food was exceptional and inventive. This place is not cheap, but well worth the money if you can afford it. more

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5 of 5 stars
KansasHummingbird 68 contributions
Kansas
Jun 16, 2008
1/1 found this review helpful

We spent two nights in Moab and chose this restaurant because of the wonderful reviews we had read on Trip Advisor. We ate at the Center Cafe on Mother's Day and were able to get early reservations. We loved the atmosphere, service, wine list, and especially the outstanding cuisine. We had the Pre Fixe dinner and everything was excellent. Don't... more

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Center Cafe Address

60 North 100 West, Moab, UT 84532-2323
Tel: 435-259-4295
* Restaurant price information is based on meal cost per person, excluding drinks, tax and tip.