Cordwood Restaurant

Zion & Bryce Canyon National Parks


This rustic farm-to-table restaurant offers the only gourmet dining in East Zion, plus beer and wine. Think organic salads, Montana bison burgers, and cheeseboards with local honeycombs. Pick up a jar of picked vegetables.

The kids will love playing with chickens out back, and colts and baby goats in springtime.


Lonely Planet's must-see attractions

Nearby Zion & Bryce Canyon National Parks attractions

1. Zion Lodge

7.86 MILES

Whether you plan to stay at the Zion Lodge or not, a visit to this historic lodge, smack in the middle of Zion Canyon, is a must. Although the…

2. Court of the Patriarchs

8.09 MILES

These sandstone cliffs named for Abraham, Isaac and Jacob (from the Bible) are a notable viewpoint on Zion Canyon Scenic Drive.

3. Maynard Dixon Living History Museum

8.44 MILES

In Mt Carmel, the Architectural Digest–noted Maynard Dixon Living History Museum is where renowned Western painter Maynard Dixon (1875–1946) lived and…

5. Human History Museum

9.45 MILES

A half-mile from the park's southern entrance station, the Human History Museum presents a modest exhibit of the geological and human history of Zion. A…

6. Zion Nature Center

9.64 MILES

During the summer, many children's programs are held at the Zion Nature Center, just past the South Campground. There is a variety of interactive exhibits…

7. Big Springs

10.02 MILES

This fern-fringed spring is a 5-mile hike from the Temple of Sinawava area via the Narrows.

8. Zion National Park

10.54 MILES

A bold desert beauty, this 230-sq-mile park is a highlight of southern Utah. Hikes range from trails traipsing the ridge lines to river wading under steep…