Zax Restaurant
Outdoor dining terrace overlooking red cliffs with salads, bread, and drinks at Arches National Park.
Restaurant storefront at Arches National Park with red siding, wooden beams, and a covered patio.

Zax Restaurant

Food Drinks★★★★☆
Last Updated: February 2026

Cuisine

american

Hours

11:00 AM–9:00 PM daily

Outdoor Seating

No

Dietary Options

Vegetarian options, Gluten-free beer

Rating

★★★★☆ (4)

Overview

About This Establishment

Zax Restaurant in Moab serves big flavors with a canyon-view backdrop. The Zax Burger stacks bacon, avocado, jalapeños, green chile and pepper jack for a hot, crunchy bite. Spin Art Dip arrives hot with parmesan and diced tomatoes, perfect for dunking with chips or pita, while Fish n' Chips deliver a beer-battered cod crust that stays crisp. Outdoor seating lets you chase the skyline light as you chow.

At a Glance

Best For
Families after outdoor adventures Sports watchers after a day in town Casual diners seeking views
Vibe
Casual Lively View-rich

The Order Strategy

Skip the generic items and go for Zax Burger—bacon, avocado, jalapeños, green chile, pepper jack. For a drink, order a Moab-local IPA. For coffee, the house brew is solid.

The Vibe Check

Post-adventure HQ: casual, social, and view-rich with a steady buzz; not a study-space, but a great place to decompress after hiking.

The Crowd Factor

Weekends draw crowds; lines form; order online for takeout to minimize wait; go earlier for dine-in seats.

Eat Here If / Skip If

EAT HERE IF: you crave a classic Moab burger with heat and big toppings. SKIP IF: you need a quiet, refined dining experience or a fast, single-item bite.

What Makes It Special

Longstanding local favorite with unmatched canyon-view backdrop and a potent Zax Burger

Must-Try Items

Signature Dishes: Zax Burger; Spin. Art. Dip; Fish n' Chips

Zax Burger; Spin. Art. Dip; Fish n' Chips

Best Time to Visit

Weekdays at lunch (11:30 AM–1:30 PM) or early dinner (5:00–6:30 PM) to dodge crowds. Weekends are busier, especially dinner.

Tips & Advice

  • Hit the Zax Burger first: bacon, avocado, jalapeños, green chile, pepper jack.
  • Spin Art Dip with baked pita or tortilla chips is a prime dunk partner.
  • Outdoor seating offers views; bring a leash for the pups and plan for parking spillover.

Skip If

Quiet, formal dinners or those seeking a hushed dining environment

Family Info

Kids menu available; family-friendly vibe; dog-friendly patio

What Diners Say

Locals consistently rate Zax as a trusted Moab staple—strong burgers and solid sides, paired with expansive beer options. Zax Burger stands out for its topping stack and heat from chiles; Spin Art Dip and Fish n' Chips are reliable crowd-pleasers. The view and casual vibe push the experience beyond just the food.

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