Dinner at Desert Bistro
Food & DrinkEasySpringSummerFall
Enjoy refined southwestern cuisine, like wild game and house-made pasta, in the historic setting of the town’s old dance hall.
Itinerary tips
- 1Secure reservations several weeks in advance through their website as tables at this historic dance hall fill up nightly.
- 2Plan for a leisurely two-hour dining experience to fully appreciate the multi-course southwestern flavors and house-made desserts.
- 3Dress in 'Moab chic' attire, which translates to neat but casual clothing suitable for a refined yet relaxed desert atmosphere.
- 4Park in the dedicated lot located directly behind the bistro or utilize the ample street parking along 100 West.
- 5Request a seat on the outdoor patio during the shoulder seasons to enjoy the evening red-rock breeze under the bistro lights.
- 6Arrive 15 minutes early to explore the interior architecture of the historic 1892 building before your meal begins.
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