About

Nestled along Utah's Scenic Highway 24, near the entrance to Capitol Reef National Park, is the tiny western hamlet of Torrey.  Just west of town is one of the country's finest restaurants specializing in innovative Southwest Cuisine.

Owner and Certified Executive Chef, Gary Pankow, a graduate of the Culinary Institute of America, New York, prepares delectable dinners nightly.  The patio-side herb garden ensures freshness as do organic ingredients from nearby Cainesville.  Homemade ice cream, breads, a pastry team and a professional staff complete your experience. An extensive list of tequilas, margaritas, beer and wine is available.  Zagat-rated.

  • 2008 & 2006 Fodor's Choice Award Recipient Fordor's Choice Award
  • 2004 City Weekly "BEST SNAKE CAKES" BEST OF UTAH '04 STAFF PICK AWARD
  • 2004 Entrada Institute Ward Roylance Award
  • 2000 Salt Lake City Magazine BEST RESTAURANT SOUTHERN UTAH
1000 Places to See in the U.S.A & Canada Before You Die Cafe Diablo is listed in The New York Times Bestseller 1,000 Places to See in the U.S.A. & Canada Before You Die:
...spectacular, compelling, essential, offbeat, utterly unforgettable places.
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