Buffalo Trails Trading Company
American Restaurant

Buffalo Trails Trading Company

Family-owned cafe serving buffalo burgers, homemade pies, and comfort food with genuine small-town hospitality.

(607)
$$$$Virgin, UT

About

Bob and AJ run this cozy family cafe like they're welcoming friends into their living room. The menu is simple but flexible (they'll customize anything), built around buffalo burgers, classic comfort food, and homemade pies. The native art on the walls adds local character to the laid-back dining room. This is small-town hospitality at its finest. Bob greets every table personally and keeps the conversation flowing. The buffalo burgers are the specialty here, perfect for anyone who can't eat beef or just wants to try something different. The regular burgers and comfort food hit the spot too, with generous portions that'll fuel your next adventure.

What to Expect

  • Genuine warmth

  • Food made with care

  • The kind of place where the owners might reopen just for your group if you show up at closing time (it's happened more than once)

Virgin sits right between Zion's main entrance and Kolob Canyon, making this a perfect pit stop before or after exploring either section of the park.

Cash and cards accepted. Call ahead if you're coming with a large group, especially during peak season when they might close early.

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4.5

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Vienna Nellis
Vienna Nellis

8 months ago

My friends and I decided to stop by for dinner before heading back home to Vegas after our adventure at the Hot Springs. We arrived around 8:30 pm to find out they had closed early for the evening. Bob was so nice and opened the restaurant back up for us for our own "private party". Two of us ordered the buffalo burger while the other two ordered the Mark 1 sandwich. The buffalo burger was actually quite tasty and my friend said her Mark 1 sandwich was out of this world. I finished my dinner service with a peanut butter pie. Thanks Bob for the entertaining evening and providing us nourishment!

Colleen
Colleen

4 months ago

This has to be one of the worst places we've ever been to on our many travels throughout the US. The place was very run down and dirty and they didn't have a menu because they only had 2 options available. We should have left at that point but we were hoping the food would somehow make up for the atmosphere but it didn't. They only had one poor guy with a cane manning the kitchen so it took about an hour and a half to bring out 3 burgers and fries. Restrooms were filthy and dishes were mismatched and cracked like they came from Goodwill. Only one other couple came the whole time we were there and they turned around and left. Wish we would have been that smart! Food was ok but nothing special and very overpriced. We stayed at a local hotel and passed this place in the evening when they were open many times after we ate here and there was never any cars. Shocker. The positive reviews seem fishy. There's no way they could pass a health inspection. We are convinced it is a shell company of some sort because something seems off and shady. Go at your own risk but you have been warned.

K Schell
K Schell

3 months ago

Funky little place with amazing buffalo burgers! Everything is made fresh to order, it's right off the main road, easy to find, and has a jewelry/first nations shop inside. My partner and I went in after going to Zion and were greeted by a gentleman who we fondly referred to between ourselves as a half crazed rock squirrel. The hand written menu was not very descriptive but he went through a verbal explanation of everything in a clear way. The food came out in good order, hot and tasty, and we had a quick meal under the watchful eyes of the kachina dolls to the sound of groovy tunes from the 70s (ish). Everything was super laid back and eclectic. Would definitely eat there again.

This place is about as mom and pop shop as it gets. Bob will greet you and walk you through the only menu they have but they’ll customize to your preference and keep it fun. We loved the banter and honesty behind the service. The food was great and we had no complaints about anything. We ordered the yummy buffalo burger, grilled cheese sandwiches, awesome tomato soup, and some desserts. The lemon meringue pie was perfect and the vanilla bean ice cream was great. Our only complaint was that we weren’t quite sure how our bill ended up $90 for a family of 3. The only prices posted were the buffalo burgers and we only had 1 drink. Either way, we were happy to support a local, family restaurant that had great food.

Ashley Rodas
Ashley Rodas

8 months ago

AJ and Bob. The most hospitable duo I have ever met. My group came in when they decided to close early. Both of them had a heart of gold to open up THE ENTIRE RESTAURANT AGAIN JUST FOR THE FOUR OF US. The food, the service, the vibes were absolutely warm. They literally are so sweet and the food tasted home made and amazing. It was NOTHING that I can buy back home in Las Vegas. Bob made everything with his absolute love and you can taste it. If you’re looking to have an experience, please eat here. EVERYTHING will not disappoint. The decor I will say is every “western” influenced but it fits the vibe very well.

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