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35 Southwest dining spots make list of 100 best hotel restaurants

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35 Southwest dining spots make list of 100 best hotel restaurants

Group of people sharing Chinese steamed dumpling, view of the table with four hands holding chopsticks on fusion food luxury restaurant.
Photo courtesy of Giuseppe Lombardo

From Arizona to Texas, Southwest hotels boast some of the nation’s best culinary destinations, according to OpenTable and KAYAK’s 2025 list. Hotel restuarants from Arizona, California, Colorado, Nevada, Texas and Utah made up 35 of the 100 nationwide list. From mountaintop dining in Arizona to MICHELIN-starred elegance in California and sizzling Texas steakhouses, these Southwest hotel restaurants earned a coveted spot.


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Travelers and locals agree: these Southwest hotel restaurants are a must-visit

New research from OpenTable and KAYAK reveals that more than one-third of Americans (38%) have booked a hotel stay specifically for its restaurant, while 73% say a great on-site meal would bring them back for a repeat visit.

For the first time, OpenTable and KAYAK recently unveiled their Top 100 Hotel Restaurants in America, based on diner reviews and traveler insights. The 2025 Top Hotel Restaurants Guide includes standout destinations across the country, and several exceptional spots in the Southwest.

Representing Arizona, California, Colorado, Nevada, Texas and Utah, these restaurants deliver innovative menus, impeccable service and unforgettable ambiance, all within world-class hotels.

Top Southwest Hotel Restaurants (2025)

J&G Steakhouse Scottsdale at The Phoenician's Charred Corn Ravioli Horiz served in a bowl.
J&G Steakhouse Scottsdale at The Phoenician is one of 100 top restaurants compiled by OpenTable and KAYAK. Pictured here, Charred Corn Ravioli Horiz. (Photo courtesy of J&G Steakhouse)

Arizona

  • Different Pointe of View — Phoenix, AZ
  • J&G Steakhouse Scottsdale at The Phoenician — Scottsdale, AZ
The RISE Rooftop Lounge at The Westin Anaheim Resort with rooftop seating under umbrellas with DIsneyland Resort in the background.
RISE Rooftop Lounge at The Westin Anaheim Resort in California serves hand-crafted cocktails and Mediterranean-inspired share plates, with a spectacular view of Disneyland Resort. (Photo courtesy of RISE Rooftop Lounge, The Westin Anaheim Resort)

California

  • Addison by William Bradley — San Diego, CA
  • Calabra at Santa Monica Proper — Santa Monica, CA
  • CUT by Wolfgang Puck at Beverly Wilshire — Beverly Hills, CA
  • mar’sel at Terranea Resort — Rancho Palos Verdes, CA
  • Mikado at Desert Springs JW Marriott — Palm Desert, CA
  • Rise Rooftop Lounge — Anaheim, CA
  • Sierra Mar — Post Ranch Inn — Big Sur, CA
  • Sky Room — Long Beach, CA
  • Splashes at Surf & Sand Resort — Laguna Beach, CA
  • The Pony Room — Rancho Santa Fe, CA
  • The Restaurant at Ponte — Temecula, CA
  • The Rooftop at Waldorf Astoria Beverly Hills — Beverly Hills, CA
  • The Tower Bar — West Hollywood, CA
The Four Seasons Hotel Denver, EDGE Restaurant and Bar's bar lined with alcohol bottles and three cushy bar chairs.
Tucked in the Four Seasons Hotel Denver, EDGE Restaurant and Bar is an American Steakhouse with global influences, that sources local ingredients for its elevated dishes. (Photo courtesy of EDGE Restaurant & Bar Facebook)

Colorado

  • EDGE Restaurant & Bar — Denver, CO
  • Tavernetta Vail — Vail, CO
  • Wildflower — Denver, CO
Momofuku Las Vegas, situated within The Cosmopolitan of Las Vegas with booth seating and a vibrant mural wall.
Momofuku Las Vegas, situated within The Cosmopolitan of Las Vegas, is renowned for its American-Asian cuisine and vibrant atmosphere. (Photo courtesy of Momofuku Las Vegas Facebook)  

Nevada

  • Atlantis Steakhouse — Atlantis Casino Resort Spa — Reno, NV
  • Beauty & Essex — Las Vegas, NV
  • CATCH — ARIA — Las Vegas, NV
  • CHICA Las Vegas — Las Vegas, NV
  • Crossroads Kitchen Las Vegas — Las Vegas, NV
  • Momofuku Las Vegas — Las Vegas, NV
  • Zuma Restaurant — Las Vegas, NV
Several Southwestern dishes elegantly plated at Fearing's in The Ritz-Carlton Dallas with a menu on the table.
Fearing’s in The Ritz-Carlton Dallas is celebrated for its upscale Southern cuisine. (Photo courtesy of Fearing’s Facebook)

Texas

  • 97 West Kitchen + Bar at Hotel Drover — Fort Worth, TX
  • Dean’s Italian Steakhouse — Austin, TX
  • Fearing’s — Dallas, TX
  • La Piscina at Austin Proper — Austin, TX
  • Signature — San Antonio, TX
  • Stillwell’s — Dallas, TX
  • The Study at Dean’s — San Antonio, TX
  • The Peacock Mediterranean Grill at Austin Proper — Austin, TX
  • Trick Rider — Frisco, TX
A plate of steak and grilled veggies with a chef in the background at Ruth's Chris Steak House, Hotel Park City.
Guests love steaks the gourmet steak and seafood dishes, alongside New Orleans-style appetizers from Ruth’s Chris Steak House in Hotel Park City. Photo courtesy of Ruth’s Chris Steak House, Hotel Park City Facebook)

Utah

  • Ruth’s Chris Steak House — Hotel Park City — Park City, UT

To see the full Top 100 list, visit opentable.com/c/top-restaurants/top-100-hotel.

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