If you’ve been to any of the multitude of small towns that serve the National Parks across the USA then you know that we’re not exaggerating when we say good food is hard to come by. The choices typically range from mediocre “fusion” and “all-American” joints to fast food with poor reviews and all of it tend to come with the $$$$ price tag. Not in Kanab though!
We were pleasantly surprised to find a wide range of culinary options for all appetites and diets in this gem of a town. We also found the quality of the offerings at the local restaurants to be comparable to and better priced than their big city counterparts. Check out some of our more memorable meals in kanab below!
Peekaboo Canyon Wood Fired Kitchen
Serving everything from wood fired pizzas and burgers to pastas and specialties named after the local attractions, Peekaboo sets itself apart from competitors by being an all-vegetarian spot that takes vegetarianism to the next level.
Being generally skittish around vegetarian only venues in small towns, we sat down to dinner here without any foreknowledge of what we were about to plunge into and, truthfully speaking, we had an entire meal without ever recognizing a difference. As a matter of fact, we didn’t find out that this place was vegetarian only until a few days later when our tour guide broke it to us! Our point being that you won’t be disappointed by anything you order here.
Don’t miss a chance to try out the Coyote Buttes latke and the White Pocket pizza all of which were indescribably yum. Also don’t miss out on their specialty cocktails! Get amped for your visit by checking out the menu here.
Sego Restaurant
For a true fine dining experience in Kanab Sego is a must try. Serving tapas style plates at affordable prices, Sego’s mouthwatering varieties are hard to beat!
We tried out the fried rice, the sego noodles, the street food style tofu, the Rendang Ayam and the Elote style fritters. The Rendang Ayam, while well prepared, was unfortunately our least favorite dish as it had a somewhat overpowering flavor.
Our favorite bites here and for the entirety of this trip were, hands down, the tofu and the fritters. Soft and succulent, flavorful and well composed, both the fritter and tofu dishes leave you wanting for more.
If you’re into desserts then wrapping up the meal with Sego’s elegant flourless chocolate torte, or if chocolate is not your thing, then of the the other drool-worthy desserts is a must!
Check out Segos food and drink options here.
Wild Thyme Café
Boasting a farm-to-table menu including locally, organically sourced items, Wild Thyme brought a fresh twist to what could be loosely described as comfort food with a southern flair. The menu even included gluten free entrees, a good selection of vegetarian offerings and inventive drinks.
We found the menu to be somewhat eclectic but, once again, the prices were affordable, portions were large enough to share (depending on your appetite of course) and flavor was top notch.
We sampled the ribeye which was aptly described as a beef lover’s dream. The steak was tender, cooked to perfect temperature and well seasoned. While it’s hard to compete with a perfectly grilled steak we also found the pistachio chicken to be delectable.
The chicken was light and artfully prepared with its crisp pistachio crust and pairing of an earthy poblano cream sauce and sweet pepper pico. And finally, the most southern and soulful part of our meal was undoubtedly the beef bowl with its roasted potatoes, corn and black bean pico, slaw and fork-tender braised beef. Check out the menu here.
Of course Kanab has many more restaurants than we had time to try. Sadly we didn’t have time to try out the Rocking V Café, Iron Horse Restaurant or Vermillion 45 just to name a few more highly reviewed local spots. Be sure to also check out the Kanab Creek Bakery a local mom-and-pop spot serving up breakfast and decadent pastries to start the day. Overall, we would say Kanab is definitely on its way to becoming a notable foodie destination.
