The Sunset Views At The View Restaurant In Utah Are Simply Sensational

Not many restaurants include an advisory to "be sure to bring your camera" in their promotion materials, but that's an important suggestion for patrons of The View Restaurant. The dining venue is attached to The View Hotel, and the simple name is really all that's needed as a selling point. The windows framing the Monument Valley provide a spectacular view any time of day, but especially so in the evening as the sun sets on the buttes, mesas and pinnacles.

Sunset dining moves to a whole other level in Monument Valley, located on the Utah-Arizona border. If you're trying to gauge the sunset time, note that the area remains on "Utah time" year-round.

The sunset frames the bluffs of Monument Valley, providing some depth and dimension to the natural landscape.

The architects of The View made sure to feature a panoramic outlook, capitalizing on the stunning landscape of Monument Valley.

Green chili stew and Navajo fry bread are among the highlighted dishes of a menu that includes items named after movie stars such as Tom Hanks and John Wayne, as well as director John Ford, who's credited with discovering Monument Valley as a film location.

The table designs capture more of the flavor of the Navajo tradition in the Monument Valley Tribal Park.

Sunset is a big part of the attraction of The View, but that's only a small segment of the day. The blue sky also creates quite a sight all day long.

The entrance to Monument Valley is in southeastern Utah, about 50 miles southwest of the town of Bluff. Monument Valley extends across the Arizona border and, in a strict geographic sense, The View is part of Arizona. Utahans certainly will claim their share of the majestic land, though. For more information about visiting Monument Valley and the surrounding area, the Bluff town website is a good resource.

To learn more about The View Restaurant, such as current hours and a full menu, visit its website.

Have you ever eaten at The View Restaurant? If so, tell us all about your dining experience in the comments section below! Don't forget to check out our previous article for more Utah restaurants with incredible views.