Moab Brewing Still Packs Them In.

Moab Brewery

686 South Main Street (Highway 191)
Moab, Utah, 84532

Phone: (435) 259-6333

Website: http://www.themoabbrewery.com/

Moab Brewery's menu has a large variety to please any diner; from meat lovers to vegans.  The interior is roomy, can accommodate large groups, and televisions in the bar keep the sporting types happy by broadcasting games.  Don't let the name "Brewery" fool you into thinking this place is for those of drinking age only; the menu has choices for children; so yes, it's family oriented as well.


Even though the parking area out front was packed, we were seated immediately by our friendly hostess.  Our server, Luke, promptly took drink orders; we were waiting for another of our party, so he gave us space until we were ready to order.

Two of us ordered the Fish Tacos; I really like the way they are prepared here, but this time they changed one item...the way the jicama was cut.  Usually it is in strips and the clean, fresh taste of this vegetable can be tasted; instead it was in cubes and was tasteless.  While this aspect was disappointing, the balance of the fish tacos was still very good.  It came with a side salad of generous proportion and vegetarian chili (medium heat & spice); you definitely don't walk away hungry after a meal at Moab Brewery.  By the way, the fish tacos come with sliced black olives and diced tomatoes too, but I left those off to keep from overwhelming the main ingredient, the fish!

The other diners in our group ordered Pistachio Chicken (spicy), Honey Almond Chicken (sweet and crunchy), and New York Strip Steak (grilled to perfection).  Lets just say that the only things left on the plates were the utensils; it was all that good!

Honey Almond Chicken

Pistacho Chicken

New York Strip Steak

We didn't order dessert from the menu, but saved our sweet tooth appetites for the luscious selection of Gelato.  If you save your receipt and show it, you get a discount; but even if that's all you enjoy, go to the Moab Brewery for this Italian treat.  We tried out "Tiramisu" and "Cappuccino Crunch", both were to die for!



Moab Brewery is open for lunch and dinner; definitely a great place to experience while visiting the Moab area; or a place for locals to gather at and watch the game.

Mary Cokenour

Moab Brewery is a Hit or Miss.

Moab Brewery

686 S. Main
Moab, UT, 84532

(435) 259-6333

Website: http://www.themoabbrewery.com/

Last night was the third time we have tried the Moab Brewery, and while the first two times were a hit, this night was a real miss. Now while the wait staff have always been friendly; and the greeters too, but last night the very young woman seemed to have the attitude that she was doing us a favor by allowing us to eat there.

The bar area, called the Tavern, was crowded and noisy; and we opted to sit in one of the few booths they have. The main area of the Brewery is open with tables; and photographs of the Red Rock formations in Moab adorn the walls; piped in music was classic 70’s rock.

The first time we ever went, we shared the Texas Pit Smoked Combo which is a sampling of smoked ribs, chicken and tri-tip; served with BBQ sauce, salad, bread, coleslaw and fries or onion rings. It was great and we didn’t leave a thing on the plates but the bones.

Second time there, Roy went for the Texas Pit Smoked Tri-tip, but I tried the Brewery's Fish Tacos; three crispy corn tortillas with beer-battered Cod, veggies and jicama; served with veggie chili, rice and salsa. The fish tacos were fantastic, so was the veggie chili, but I could do without the rice and salsa; they just didn’t add a thing to the meal itself. The jicama was crisp and really added to the flavor of the fish tacos though.

Last night we tried the Beer Cheese Soup which was out of this world, and wished we had gotten a bowl to share instead of a cup. It was not too thick, and definitely not clumpy like cheese soups can be sometimes; and the beer flavor was evident, but not overpowering. The Crab and Artichoke Dip was more of a spread than a dip; very thick, but you could make out the crab (not imitation) and the artichokes. However, the pita bread wedges were cold, not grilled or toasted at all; and they fell apart when you tried to dip; spreading the dip with a knife worked out much better.

Main meals were the Jack Daniels Burger which was a simple burger with fries, and nothing to write home about; the BBQ sauce had a nice smoky flavor though. I had the Gyro Wrap and was pretty disappointed with it. The thing is huge, I’ll give you that, but it was so packed with mixed greens, you hardly noticed the meat, diced tomatoes and cucumbers; the dressing was a vinaigrette instead of the traditional Tzatziki sauce. The wrap was a cold tortilla that fell apart as you tried to hold and eat it. Oh yeah, there was feta cheese somewhere in the wrap, but so little that I barely tasted it. Basically, I would have been much happier with a Greek Salad with extra dressing and feta cheese. The fries and onions rings were a bit on the soggy side, and you could taste the oil.

Roy did try the Black Raven Stout which he said was dark, smooth, hoppy and overall a very good brew. I stuck with unsweetened iced tea which the waitress kept filled.

Now we were smart enough to stop and get some of the Gelato they sell at a little counter near the main door. We tried the Nutty Milk and Honey…absolutely one of the most wonderful desserts we have ever, ever had. You don’t have to have a meal at the Moab Brewery to be able to purchase the Gelato; however, you will get a 15% discount if you show your restaurant receipt. After a long day of adventuring in Moab, and you want something cold and soothing; go for the Gelato, you won’t regret it.

All in all, we’ll be going back to the Moab Brewery; we won’t let one not-so-great meal spoil it for us.

Mary Cokenour

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June 11, 2011 Update Review

Even though the last time we were there was a miss; we went back last night and it was a real hit!!! Our server, Tony, was a true sweetheart; kept my hubby's dinner warm when he had to run out and do an emergency errand. The Spicy Teriyaki Wings were awesome; and the Jack Daniels BBQ Chicken sandwich was outstanding.

Great job all around!!!

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