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Painted Pony Restaurant

Southwestern fine dining with art-filled atmosphere, creative seasonal dishes, and an extensive wine selection.

(1,536)
$$$$St. George, UT

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The Painted Pony brings serious culinary ambition to St. George's dining scene. Chef-driven Southwestern cuisine meets contemporary technique here, with dishes like curry mussels, duck confit, and bison tenderloin rotating through seasonal menus. The kitchen takes creative risks that mostly pay off, crafting plates that look as good as they taste.

The dining room feels like eating inside an art gallery. Local artwork covers the walls, creating conversation starters between courses. The patio offers mountain views and cooler evening temperatures when the desert heat breaks. Both spaces strike that sweet spot between upscale and approachable.

Wine lovers will appreciate the thoughtful selection that pairs well with the bold flavors coming from the kitchen. The bar program extends beyond wine with craft cocktails that complement the Southwestern theme. Reservations are recommended, especially for weekend dinners when locals and visitors alike pack the place.

This makes a perfect special occasion spot during a southern Utah trip. The drive from Zion takes about 45 minutes, making it an easy evening out from Springdale or Hurricane. St. George offers plenty to explore during the day before settling in for dinner at one of the region's more ambitious restaurants.

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Sgt Grossy
Sgt Grossy

in the last week

This was the first place I decided to eat at on my trip to St George, Utah and it did not disappoint. The wait staff is knowledgeable and extremely friendly. The cocktail menu is impressive and the food is superb. Their menu is seasonal and often they have a dish just on a particular day. It's a little pricey, but if you're on vacation like I was, you shouldn't quibble over treating yourself. I guarantee you won't be disappointed with the food or the service. I ate lunch there twice and I truly regret not going during dinner hours because it would have been an elevated experience based on what I saw. Parking near there might be a pain, but my hotel was so close I walked there (1 and half blocks) which was a good thing because there's so much beauty to see in the town and lots of interesting shops and museums near Ancestor Square where the restaurant is located. If I ever get lucky enough to end up back in St George is will absolutely go back.

Kevin Wagner
Kevin Wagner

in the last week

Excellent service and the food was wonderful. Corn ravioli is very good along with the lamb.

Adam Altringer
Adam Altringer

a week ago

The lady at the front was snarky because we showed up 10 minutes early for our reservation. The restaurant was completely empty and she was acting like she was doing us a favor by squeezing us in. Food was okay but not worth the price and the atmosphere didn’t justify the price either. Not horrible, not great.

M. Voykin
M. Voykin

2 weeks ago

Celebrating Mrs V’s birthday @ the Painted Pony restaurant located in downtown St George. Despite arriving early, we were greeted and seated immediately by their warm welcoming staff. When I made the reservation I requested an isolated romantic table and they delivered. Dina our hostess seated us at the “Pony Table” which is available upon request for a special occasions, such as anniversaries, birthdays, etc., and the only table which is not covered by a tablecloth because it was hand painted by local artist Frederick Stephens as is the majority of hand painted artwork throughout the restaurant. We enjoyed the Aztec influenced decor and the chill vibe. Our server Cynde was extremely friendly and you couldn’t help but notice how passionate she was about the menu items and the history of this contemporary American cuisine eatery. The starters and entrees were beautifully plated and delicious! Highly recommend!! Mark Voykin

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