American Restaurant

Desert Lounge + Grill

Fine-dining restaurant & bar for steaks, burgers & other hearty mains, plus salads, sides & a kids' menu.

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Grand Canyon Village, AZ

About

Desert Lounge + Grill is the fine-dining option tucked inside the Squire Resort in Grand Canyon Village, serving steaks, burgers, and other hearty mains alongside salads, sides, and a kids' menu. It's a step up from the village's quick-service spots, with a full bar and a lounge atmosphere that reviewers consistently call a highlight.

What to expect

The menu leans classic supper-club: think a shareable steak, pasta dishes like chicken cacciatore and bucatini, Caesar salad, and a rotating seafood entree. Portions run generous — one reviewer described the steak as huge and perfectly cooked — though experiences vary night to night, and a few diners have flagged inconsistent seasoning or slow service during busy stretches. Rating: 3.8 stars from 500 Google reviews, a solid but mixed record worth going in with reasonable expectations.

Hours: 4:30–9:00 PM daily
Location: in the lobby of the Squire Resort, 74 AZ-64, Grand Canyon Village
Reservations: recommended, especially on busier evenings

Not the flashiest meal near the South Rim, but a reliable sit-down choice if you're staying at the Squire or want something more substantial than a cafeteria tray after a day on the rim.

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3.8

504 reviews

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William Ramsey

4 months ago

Great atmosphere, convenient location and excellent drinks. The service was slower than one would expect. The pasta dishes (chicken cacciatore and bucatini) ordered by two were good. However, two of us ordered the "Chilean Sea Bass" expecting to be served a nice chunk of filet broiled with butter. What we were served was a small whole sea bass with skin and tail but no head! The menu title was clearly misleading and should have read "Whole Sea Bass" and the description should have detailed this entree. I've been ordering Chilean sea bass for years and never during that time was it served in this unorthodox and unappetizing manner. I discussed the issue with the Exec Chef, Jade who was very professional and understanding and removed the charges for all entrees which was above and beyond.

Zachary Rico

5 months ago

After reading reviews of other places and others saying that this was the better place to go, it was alright. Food was decent, but service was slow. Had to ask for a water refill, wait for a check for another 15 minutes after finishing our food, and then wait another 10 minutes for them to grab our check and pay (which we had to flag them down again)... A lot of waiting.

Stephanie Rives

3 months ago

The food was mediocre at best. I ordered a chicken Caesar Salad. The dressing was the consistency of mayonnaise and tasted very strongly of mayonnaise as well. The chicken was dry and unseasoned. The others in my group has lasagna, pizza, and chicken Alfredo. None seemed fresh. After spending over $100 for dinner, we opted for a quick run to McDonalds. Save your money and time and do not go there. FYI, it’s in the lobby of the Squire Hotel.

Sly Carino

2 years ago

*review is for desert lounge + grill, couldn't find the listing on yelp for some reason In a nutshell; decent food, great staff, and a good dining experience over all. First and foremost the staff were great and accommodating. Didn't take long to get seated even if we weren't booked at the hotel or a reservation. Not the biggest menu, but food was great and I would say matched the price listed in terms of taste and satisfying your hunger. Table wasn't wobbly and seats were comfortable. Food didn't take too long either after ordering so it was a pleasant experience over all. Overall if you're staying at the Squire Resort. You're certainly in for a treat if you dine in their lounge.

TheFitnessTheory

2 years ago

Enjoyed our meal there. The steak was huge and perfectly cooked (nice to share), some of the veggies were undercooked though in all plates. The salad was missing a few elements (the candied pecans especially) And they had run out of Prosecco. The cobbler was delicious, the lemon tart was good but the pre-made pastry was disappointing. They do require reservation (although not all tables were full) and apparently accept people around 9pm still.