Big windows facing the canyon set the scene for modern steakhouse fare, plus burgers & BBQ at lunch.
The Arizona Steakhouse sits inside the Bright Angel Lodge complex in Grand Canyon Village, and the big windows facing the rim do a lot of the work here — you're eating dinner with the canyon right outside the glass. It's earned a 4.0 rating from over 1,500 Google reviews, unusually strong for in-park dining, with reviewers consistently calling out attentive service from the same handful of servers by name.
This is a modern steakhouse menu built around cuts like rib eye, prime rib, New York strip, and beef tenderloin, plus an herb-crusted bison prime that comes up repeatedly in reviews. The bread basket with prickly pear butter gets mentioned almost as often as the steaks, and the hatch green chile mac and cheese has its fans too. At lunch the kitchen shifts toward burgers and BBQ, and gluten-free options are available.
Reservations aren't always required — walk-ins with a short wait are common — but given the setting and the reviews, it's worth planning around rather than treating as a backup option.
1,615 reviews
3 weeks ago
Stopped by after walking on the Rim Trail for several hours. It also happened to start thunderstorming when I came, so it was my shelter from the rain for a time. The service was quick and friendly, and the food was very delicious! I got a Southwest Soup and a 1/2 LB Bison Burger. Both were the perfect recharge after a long day.
4 months ago
Had dinner here our last night at the Grand Canyon. Our food was all delicious and our servers Tricia and Murph were fantastic. They were very attentive, always checking on us and refilling drinks quickly. I would definitely recommend eating here.
3 months ago
The American steakhouse landscape is changing. Some of the classic, polished establishments have lost their luster. And new steakhouses are stepping up to take their place, serving more exquisite cuts, rare breeds, and widely utilizing dry-aging, a process that concentrates all of those meaty flavors. While steak might be king, modern steak houses offer a wide range of delectable options. Think fresh seafood, inventive appetizers like bacon-wrapped scallops, and classic sides like creamed spinach and loaded baked potatoes. Let’s not forget sinful sweet desserts to finish the meal, satisfying any sweet tooth. Located directly on the south rim of the Grand Canyon, this establishment is the best of Arizona. On our first dinner, we decided on Arizona Steakhouse. The reservation was easily made via Tock. Upon arrival, my partner and I were greeted by the host, who immediately led us to our high-top table with those stunning canyon views from the windows. We decided on 6oz Beef Tenderloin accompanied by hatch Mac & cheese with asparagus as well as 6oz Skirt Steak with asparagus and coconut black rice. We even saved room for dessert to share the Apple Crisp with vanilla ice cream. Complimentary warm crusty bread accompanied by prickly pear butter began our meal. Our meal came out delightfully seasoned using the freshest ingredients cooked to our taste. The apple crisp dessert was overflowing, coated in nice sugar and cinnamon, with melting ice cream on top that was clearly prepared moments before it was brought to us. Kristofer was an excellent friendly server with knowledge of everything on the menu and answered every question well. Prices are a little high, but one would expect them to be considering the location. It’s not just about the steak; it’s about the whole package.
5 months ago
This place gets five stars because it was so unexpected! We had really amazing service from our server, Sandra, from Mississippi. Not only was she attentive, but she was friendly and welcoming and seemed happy to be there. The views from the dining room are breathtaking, but the real star was the food. From the soft and chewy warm bread, to our salads—both were good, but the Southwestern Caesar salad was truly unique, to the beautifully plated mains, everything was well prepared, hot, and delicious. The hatch Mac and cheese was worth the splurge—creamy, well seasoned and full of hatch chili flavor. Portions were perfect, not so large you couldn’t finish the dish, while being very satisfying. There were several beers, specialty cocktails and NA options, we shared a bottle of Camyus, which was priced fairly at $88. Definitely make a reservation, this place is highly sought after.
3 months ago
What a great dinner at this steakhouse on the Grand Canyon south rim! Wow! The views are awesome! Sandra took fabulous care of us! Our food was made to perfection & delicious! Service was great! Everyone worked together as a team, and with a smile! . Loved the fresh bread basket with prickly pear butter! For entrees we ordered the Rib Eye Steak and the Herb Crusted Bison Prime (thick cut!)! Both were wonderful! Definitely try their creamy hatch Mac n cheese! We’ll be back again! Thanks for a great evening Sandra!