Art-filled cafe in a historic 1892 mercantile building serving slow food from steaks to vegan dishes with craft cocktails.
Step into this 1892 mercantile building and you'll find walls lined with local artwork and a menu that takes its time. Rocking V Cafe champions the slow food movement, crafting everything from grass-fed steaks to creative vegan plates. The kitchen sources thoughtfully and it shows in dishes like their famous potatoes (reviewers consistently rave about them).
The atmosphere strikes that perfect balance between casual and special occasion. Families feel welcome, the staff genuinely cares about your experience, and there's something satisfying about eating well-prepared food surrounded by rotating local art. The outdoor seating gives you a front-row seat to Kanab's small-town energy.
You'll find craft beer, local cocktails, and a wine list that pairs nicely with both the hearty comfort dishes and lighter fare. The menu covers serious ground (steaks, seafood, burgers, gluten-free options) without losing focus. It's the kind of place that works whether you're celebrating a special night or just need a solid meal after a day exploring southern Utah's canyon country.
Kanab sits perfectly positioned for Zion, Bryce Canyon, and Grand Canyon adventures. Rocking V gives you a reason to linger in town rather than just passing through.
3,065 reviews
3 months ago
We randomly picked place as stop over Kanab, the place was subscribed me with good foods, service , and family restaurant west vibe. We ordered the chop and Cajun trout. The chop is 4 stars as needing more salt. The trout was good and fresh. I highly recommend
a month ago
Stopped in Kanab without a plan on a long drive and happened to land here on my birthday — glad I did. Had the trout and it was excellent, cooked perfectly. Service matched the food, Stacy was very attentive and polite. A great surprise find in a small town. Highly recommend if you're passing through.
6 months ago
Stopped in for lunch while passing through the area. We had an awesome experience here! The service was great and the food was awesome. I had Cowboys Chicken and I loved it! It was a delicious combination and when I finished it, I found myself wishing for some bread to wipe the gravy from the plate. My wife had Bison and it was perfectly prepared and very flavorful, just as Bison should be. We enjoyed ourselves and highly recommend this restaurant.
2 months ago
Came to this place as we are staying in town for several national parks. Food was great, I had the Bison steak and it was great. The taste was awesome, sliced through the steak and chopped it up in no time. The Rib eye was great also. Then we had the almond amaretto bread pudding which spectacular. They have an upstairs gallery which I bought two cards in the case. The best experience was great service by our waiter Harris! He was the best in class. I recommend to anyone and everyone!
3 months ago
What a great place to eat. The food was fantastic and the service was really good. When we arrived there was a little wait, but it went quickly. We tried the Tomatillo Lime Chicken and the Grand Staircase. They were both delicious, but I think I would choose the Grand Staircase as my favorite. It was so good. The only issue was there wasn’t enough. It was a small portion. Overall highly recommend this place and can’t wait to come back and try more dishes.
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