Wagon Wheel Saloon

Pub fare and strong drinks steps from the rim

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$$$$Grand Canyon Village, AZ

About

The Wagon Wheel Saloon is the bar-and-grill inside Grand Canyon Plaza, a few minutes from the rim in Grand Canyon Village — the kind of spot you land at after a long day of hiking when you want a strong drink and a plate of something familiar. It only opens for dinner, so plan around that if you're hoping for lunch.

What to expect

The menu leans casual American pub fare: burgers, sandwiches, and pasta dishes like the spaghetti and chicken primavera, plus a prime steak dip and a turkey melt that reviewers single out as reliable orders. Drinks come poured strong, which regulars mention as a highlight alongside the cozy, saloon-style atmosphere. Service and food quality get mixed reviews — some diners report attentive service and quick, well-portioned meals, while others have had slower nights or dishes like onion rings arrive undercooked. It's worth going in with reasonable expectations for a village bar rather than a destination restaurant.

Hours: 4:00–9:00 PM daily
Price range: $$ (moderate)
Location: Grand Canyon Plaza, Grand Canyon Village

Good for a casual dinner and drinks close to where you're staying, especially if you're already at the Plaza — just don't expect a quiet, empty room; it can get lively.

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3.8

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Jacques Le Dain

a week ago

Petra van der Leeden

a week ago

Although we turned out to be the only guests upon arrival and the reviews weren't super good, we took a seat anyway. We were very pleasantly surprised! Our waiter was quick and friendly, but gave us plenty of space and wasn't pushy or rushed. I ate the best hamburger here so far in the US: a fresh bun, a juicy burger (finally not dripping with grease for once!) with a crisp slice of cheese and neatly cut fresh lettuce, tomato, onion, and pickles on the side. Beautiful lightly fried fries on the side, delicious and everything in ample portions. My partner had spare ribs, which were also very tasty. In short, as far as we are concerned, they should do more to make this restaurant a bit more visible (it's a bit tucked away in a corner of the hotel), because the quality is really more than adequate!

Devan Clark

a week ago

4.7 out of 5 easily rounded up to 5 stars. Service was impeccable by Jeremiah and he recommended an ale exactly like i described, Grand Canyon Pilsner Ale that is brewed locally. It was exactly what i was hoping for while staying at the hotel. The food was good! I’m from Chicago and it isn’t fine dining but it’s an extremely remote location and I think the other reviews are expecting too much. Overall 5 stars, convenient, a great atmosphere and any drink your heart desires. Thanks again Jeremiah!

tim holochwost

3 weeks ago

Party of 9 and food was hit and miss. Two out of the nine ordered burgers, they were really dry. Three out of the nine ordered the prime rib dip sandwich and the flavor was good, but there was very little meat. Each sandwich had 2 very thin slices of meat, the meat didnt even cover the bread. One out of the nine ordered the steak and it was cooked perfect and flavor was good. One out of the nine got the wings and while they were good, they aren't worth $22.00 for eight wings. One out of the nine got the fish and chips. They said it was just ok, just not worth the amount paid. We ordered the apple turnover, chocolate cake, and carrot cake for desert. They were all just ok, nothing we would order again. The service was very good, but we were the only group there eating at first. Would I go again, maybe if nothing else was open. We expected the food to be better for the price we were paying.

straight shooter

3 weeks ago

Very bad experience and bad quality of food. I ordered the prime rib which was flavorless and the coleslaw come out old and withered and did not taste good at all. My wife's salad was at least 3 days old and wilted. I would not recommend this place to save my rear end. If you want a bad experience with food and fast service and non relaxing this is the place for you. Will never go back and will never go ahead and recommend to anybody.