Houston's Trail's End Restaurant

Houston's Trail's End Restaurant is a Kanab staple for hearty American cooking in a Western-themed dining room, the kind of place locals send visitors when they want a real meal instead of a quick bite. With a 4.3 rating across more than 2,000 reviews, it's built a loyal following on generous portions and a menu that leans comfort food done well.

What to order

• Chicken fried steak — the dish reviewers mention most, served with fresh-baked rolls
• Sausage skillet at breakfast, a standout even for guests who don't usually order sausage
• Chicken Alfredo and a BBQ chicken plate that regulars keep coming back for
• Pie, if you've saved room

Service gets called out as attentive and quick to make recommendations, which helps on a first visit when the menu has a lot to choose from. Prices sit in the moderate range, and the space has an easygoing, been-here-forever feel rather than anything fussy.

Houston's is open Tuesday through Saturday, with shorter Saturday hours and closed Sunday and Monday, so it's worth timing a Kanab stop around those days if you're passing through en route to the North Rim, Zion, or Bryce. Call ahead for larger groups during busy travel season.