There’s no doubt that we have some incredible places to eat in Utah. From fine-dining restaurants to hole-in-the-wall joints, there are tasty eateries all over the state. However, some of our favorites are found in Utah’s small towns. 7-11 Ranch Restaurant is one of the best and oldest restaurants in Vernal, Utah. It is a place with a lot of history and some of the most delicious food in this area of the state. It’s the type of place that once you know it’s there, you’ll make a special trip to Vernal just to visit.

7-11 Ranch Restaurant is the oldest existing restaurant in Vernal and you’ll find it right on Main Street. This delicious place to eat dates back to 1933 when Warren Belcher sold a cow and bought a hot dog stand. In 1949, Warren and his wife Daisy built their new place, which they named 7-11. Today, this restaurant is owned and operated by Warren’s daughter.

There is no bad time to visit 7-11 Ranch Restaurant. This restaurant serves breakfast, lunch, and dinner Monday through Saturday. It is closed on Sunday.

I love a good breakfast and the options at this Vernal restaurant do not disappoint. You’ll find everything from omelettes and French Toast to waffles, pancakes, and breakfast sandwiches. If you're really hungry, try one of the 7-11 breakfast specials like pork chops and eggs, ham steak, chicken fried steak, and more.

If visiting for lunch or dinner, you will have some tough decisions ahead of you. Begin with an appetizer like fried macaroni and cheese, stuffed jalapenos, nachos, and more.

There are nearly a dozen salads and sandwiches on the menu as well as multiple burgers including a turkey burger and a porky burger made with homemade sausage. There are also Italian dishes, kid’s meals, health-focused meals, protein-focused meals, and so much more.

Of course, for dinner, you’ll also want to consider options like steak or seafood, as well as a few country favorites like grilled calves liver and breaded veal cutlets.

Just make sure you save room for the desserts served at this Vernal restaurant. You can choose from dishes like deep-fried ice cream, ice cream sundaes, German chocolate cake, pies, and apple nachos.

It’s easy to feel overwhelmed with such a large menu at 7-11 Ranch Restaurant but rest assured, no matter what you choose, it’s going to be delicious.

For more information on the oldest restaurant in Vernal, Utah, visit 7-11 Ranch Restaurant’s website and the 7-11 Ranch Restaurant Facebook page.

Have you ever eaten at this Utah restaurant? What are some of your favorite things to do in Vernal? Let us know in the comments. When we visit, we love to take a short road trip outside of town to Fantasy Canyon. This is one of our favorite hidden gems in Utah and it will make you feel like you’ve stepped onto a different planet.