Thousands Of People Visit A Nearly Deserted Town In Arizona To Eat At This One Restaurant
By Katie Lawrence|Published January 22, 2019
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Katie Lawrence is a Southeast Texas native who graduated 18th in her high school class with a GPA of 4.25. She attended college in the Houston area and began writing for OnlyInYourState in 2015.
Today, Katie writes, edits, and performs several other tasks for OnlyInYourState and has never been more passionate about a job before. Outside of work, you can likely find her curled up on with a hot cup of coffee, practicing yoga, baking, or exploring the beautiful Lone Star State (in particular, the vast and mystical West Texas desert).
Marble Canyon is a tiny community in Arizona with less than 300 residents. Serving as a gateway to the Grand Canyon, few people actually stop and see what the town has to offer. Unbeknownst to most, this blip on the map is home to an amazing restaurant boasting delicious, hearty meals and even better scenery. Check it out:
Nestled at the mouth of the Grand Canyon in a town with less than 300 residents, it doesn't get much more remote than Cliff Dwellers Restaurant & Lodge. Keep an eye out as you drive down Highway 89 - blink and you might miss it!
World-class chefs create dishes with unique flavor combinations sure to make your taste buds sing. Even the salads are an unforgettable culinary experience; this one has candied walnuts, julienned veggies, blue cheese crumbles, and crispy, breaded artichoke hearts.
Seared Ahi tuna with a wasabi mayo is one of the most popular menu items. Seared and rolled in sesame seeds, the edges are crispy while the inside remains rare.
Heartier entrees like pasta, burgers, and steak provide fuel for ravenous hikers. Breakfast is served from 6 a.m. to 11 a.m. in case you want to get a head start on taming that hunger before a full day of exploring!
The restaurant is so remote, it offers overnight accommodations for weary travelers who need more R&R than a two-hour dinner can provide. Savor every bite of your meal knowing a warm bed is just steps away.
Also on the property is this unique rock house, or cliff dwelling, that just so happens to be the community's namesake. It dates back to 1920, when a couple arrived here after crossing the Colorado River.
Marble Canyon is also located close to launch sites for river trips that start just up the road at Lee's Ferry. Experience the Grand Canyon in an entirely different way by drifting through its majestic waters and marveling at the towering rock walls ascending all around you.
You'll find Cliff Dwellers Restaurant & Lodge at Mile Post 547 N Hwy. 89A, Marble Canyon, AZ 86036. The restaurant is open every day from 6 a.m. to 9 p.m.
Not many restaurants offer such unparalleled views of the most breathtaking place in Arizona. Delicious food aside, basking in the scenery firsthand is reason enough to visit!
For more information about Cliff Dwellers Restaurant, check out its website and follow along on its Facebook page.
Have you ever eaten at Cliff Dwellings Restaurant & Lodge? What’s your favorite remote, hidden gem restaurant in Arizona. These are some of our top picks.
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