Desert Bistro - Moab

This restaurant's menu changes fairly frequently and usually has specials on. Bacon wrapped dates (or figs) seem to be a constant though and they're delicious.... read more This restaurant's menu changes fairly frequently and usually has specials on. Bacon wrapped dates (or figs) seem to be a constant though and they're delicious. They do fish dishes particularly well. It's a block from main street but easy to get to.

What a great place! This is a cozy little place that instantly feels like home when you arrive. The food was fantastic and made in house which is such a wonderf... read more What a great place! This is a cozy little place that instantly feels like home when you arrive. The food was fantastic and made in house which is such a wonderful departure from the norm of reheating distributor products from Sysco or Shamrock. The chef’s touch is evident and the love for the food comes across load and clear. The devils on horseback were a particularly good appetizer, and the pork tenderloin entree was top notch. Bridget was our server, and her friendly and capable service complimented the meal perfectly. We will definitely make this a destination when in Moab in the future.

Excellent, attentive service, beautiful place with relaxing music. The food was outstanding, but the chicken sausage appetizer ruined the perfection—the polenta... read more Excellent, attentive service, beautiful place with relaxing music. The food was outstanding, but the chicken sausage appetizer ruined the perfection—the polenta was completely tasteless, and the sauce, which was overpowered by the taste of rosemary, couldn’t save it. The sausage itself was good, but lacking salt, but when you pay $22 and tell the server you’re sharing, you would think they would at least give you two pieces! We had to share one piece the size of a half dollar.The homemade bread which was a free starter was warm, soft, and delicious. Out of the trio of toppings, I loved the honey butter and tapenade but would replace the balsamic vinaigrette with something else. If you’re not going to use the real deal from Italy, just serve seasoned first-cold-pressed olive oil. There was something bitter about that dip. Was it even the highest quality olive oil?All was redeemed on our entrees, however. The Marsala and mushroom homemade pasta had so much umami, I wanted to lick the plate. The bison tenderloin was cooked to perfection, maybe too many capers in the sauce, and too much char on the baby asparagus, but with the mushrooms and roasted fingerling potatoes, it was tender and delectable.With these prices though, I’m not sure if I would go back. Other tables were ordering the bison empanada appetizer, so that was probably the way to go. I just couldn’t bring myself to get a $22 empenada when I can get the best ones in NYC for 3 bucks. With tax and tip and no dessert or drinks, it was $155. When you pay that price, there shouldn’t be any mistakes.

This was our second visit, and it was even better than the first! We started with the tuna appetizer special, which was quite good. I ordered the bison filet, a... read more This was our second visit, and it was even better than the first! We started with the tuna appetizer special, which was quite good. I ordered the bison filet, and it was melt-in-your-mouth delicious (and I'm very particular about my steak)! The mushrooms and sauce on top made me want to lick the plate clean. My husband opted for the Hawaiian sea bass special, which was light yet very tasty. For my birthday dessert, we enjoyed chocolate cheesecake. We were really pleased with everything, even though we were seated next to a large wedding party that was running late, which threw our server off a bit. I highly recommend requesting a table on the back patio—whether it’s hot or cold outside, the temperature is comfortable, and it’s much less stuffy and crowded than the indoor seating. We made reservations, but we've also successfully walked in after a short wait. This is a fantastic place for a splurge dinner while in Moab!

The food here was outstanding, and the service was just as impressive. Our server, Becca, was exceptional. She knew the menu thoroughly and offered excellent re... read more The food here was outstanding, and the service was just as impressive. Our server, Becca, was exceptional. She knew the menu thoroughly and offered excellent recommendations. We began with the scallop appetizer, which was remarkable. Becca also brought us the freshly made bread, which was perfect and came with a house-made butter, olive relish, and a balsamic/olive oil dipping selection. My wife ordered the agnolotti pasta, while I chose the elk. Both dishes were superb. If I were to return, I would opt for the tenderloin, as it appeared to be a heartier option; the elk was delicious, but the portion was somewhat small. All desserts are made in-house, and we tried the peanut butter and chocolate cheesecake, which was incredibly rich — we could hardly finish it!