Cowboy-style steaks cooked over the fire, steps from the South Rim
Yippee-Ei-O! Steakhouse leans hard into its name — this is a cowboy-themed steakhouse right in Grand Canyon Village, the kind of place where the steaks are cooked over an open fire and the cornbread comes out warm. It's a solid option for refueling after a day on the rim, with a casual, down-home dining room and a menu built around grilled meats.
The signature move here is steak cooked "the cowboy way" over open flame, alongside ribs, burgers, grilled chicken, and pork chops. Reviewers consistently call out the cornbread and the beans as standouts, and portion sizes get decent marks for the price. Service tends to be friendly and quick to seat, even for larger groups — one visitor mentioned bringing a party of 19 with no trouble splitting checks. Like any restaurant serving thousands of travelers a year, quality can vary between visits, so it's worth going in with reasonable expectations rather than fine-dining ones.
It won't be the most refined steak you've ever had, but it's a filling, no-fuss meal within walking distance of the South Rim after a long day of hiking or sightseeing.
2,348 reviews
2 months ago
We enjoyed the unique Texas style atmosphere and décor, which really added to the experience. The restaurant has plenty of character and the staff were friendly. The food was decent, with generous portions, but we felt it was overpriced for the quality. Overall, it was a pleasant experience, mainly because of the atmosphere, but the food didn’t quite justify the prices.
6 months ago
Very friendly on walking in. Got our drink orders. If you are getting an mixed alcohol drink make sure to mix before trying. Potatoes skins where soft not crispy. When the food came everyone else's order was correct. Mine was not. I had ordered the Trail Boss. They brought me a t-bone rather than the loin that I asked for. Charged me for the loin and did not apologize for the mistake. I would have been better off getting the Cowboy steak. There was only 3 people in our party. They will charge a 15% gratitude. I have been to some really nice steak houses and this is an Outback while trying to be the price of a Flemmings.
3 months ago
We had a great experience here. The steak was excellent, the baked potato and corn on the cob were delicious, and everything was cooked perfectly. The restaurant has a unique cowboy-style atmosphere that really fits the location and makes you feel relaxed. The staff was friendly, and the overall experience was enjoyable. If you’re visiting the Grand Canyon area and looking for a hearty meal, this is definitely worth a stop. Highly recommended!
3 months ago
We came here for lunch with family after our visit from the Grand Canyon. Seated expeditiously as they had just opened. I ordered the quesadilla, and honestly, it was bad. The tortilla tasted like it had been sitting in the refrigerator for the longest time. It was not good! Didn't complain about it. We just wanted to finish and go our merry way. Hubby said his burger was okay, not great either. We just didn't get good tasting food here. We are still giving it a rating of 4 because of service.
4 months ago
It’s easy to be jaded in one’s restaurant experience. With a profusion of restaurant options in most cities, proprietors must keep up. Yippie Ei O obviously tries. This is a cozy, down home restaurant. The corn bread is delicious. The waiter was friendly.