Had dinner there on my birthday and as a French I have high standards when it comes to food and everything was DELICIOUS. Service was lovely!
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Tyler McCloskey
This was my first experience at Black Sage and it blew my expectations out of the water (which were high in the first place given everything I’ve heard and read).
SETTING Black Sage sits on the property of Open Sky, a luxury glamping outfit that boasts amazing skyscapes and natural rugged beauty. Upon our arrival, we witnessed a gorgeous sunset and as we left the night sky was blanketed with bright stars.
The restaurant itself is intimate and modern with tasteful decor and offered both indoor and outdoor seating options. Something that stood out to me as well—that sometimes is easily overlooked—is the sound engineering indoors. I felt like we could have comfortable conversations without having to speak over the background noise and chatter of other tables, so we could truly enjoy each other’s company.
FOOD & SERVICE Chef Charles has curated an incredible menu that made it difficult to choose, so it was great that our server JT walked us through the menu and answered any questions with thorough knowledge of the menu and kitchen.
The relish board was a delight with a great mix of flavors and high quality ingredients (I’ve never had caper berries so large or succulent before). And the peach and burrata dish was delectable with a shallot vinaigrette, flavorful local microgreens, and crispy fried sage. Needless to say, we wiped the plates clean.
It wasn’t easy selecting an entree with so many delectable options either, but with the guidance of JT, I landed on the halibut and it did not disappoint. The portion itself was very large and prepared expertly, sitting atop a mix of creamy hominy and balanced with a tart and sweet apple chutney (an unexpected and deliciously balanced flavor pairing I’d never think to make). Black Sage also scores bonus points for their wonderful wine and local craft beer selection.
Given the mouthwatering tone that the meal had set, we couldn’t leave without dessert, and sampled the cheesecake and bread pudding. While both were phenomenal, the bread pudding holds a special place in my sweet spot with its caramelized char and notes of fragrant orange, all balanced by a sweet cream ice cream.
Overall, Black Sage blew my socks off, and if you’re lucky enough to get a reservation you will not be disappointed (however, walk-ins are welcome and can be accommodated based on availability). It’s also great to see seasonality shine through in the offerings and the thoughtfulness to incorporate locally-sourced ingredients ensure they support the community they belong to. Above all else, Chef Charles’ care and attention to surprising flavor pairings and textures alongside beautiful plating makes for knock out dining. I cannot wait to come back.
Thank you Chef Charles, JT, and the entire Black Sage and Open Sky staff for such a lovely dining experience!
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Tyler Johnson
Fun place to eat thats off the main road! Great food.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Benjamin Bjerke
What a gem. It felt surreal. Will ba back.
Thank you Tomas, TJ and Keith for a special evening.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Blake Betts
Couldn’t have picked a better place to celebrate my engagement. We had a reservation and were seated quickly, and the environment is gorgeous. Very intimate setting. And the food is AMAZING! The peaches and bruschetta had my fiancé shocked at how good it was. Thank you guys for making such a memorable night even better!
Dietary restrictions: Fiance has celiac disease and they were very mindful of what dishes were used and how the food was prepared.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
John
A truly unique experience. Recommend sitting outside. The chef provides exemplary food and presentation. Service was excellent as well. The prices are a bit high but a truly outstanding meal. Take care in that the restaurant is located about a mile or so away from the main road so travelers navigating to and from it in the dark need to exercise caution. Best meal in the area.
Erin
The food is amazing! Every dish we shared was delicious. Healthy, tasty food after a long day of hiking WITH excellent service and a quiet ambiance-perfect for my last day in the Zion National Park area!
Colin
Second time back and absolutely love this place. If you're able to snag a reservation outside I would definitely recommend it - the inside (standard seating) can be a bit noisy if it's busy and the outside is so nice even at night!
Frank
The food was remarkable and far exceeded my already high expectation for the evening. Simple dishes, such as the Caesar salad, were perfectly executed with attention to all the small details- best I have tasted in years. The more creative dishes were just spectacular- including the NY Strip special. Service was on time and on point without being intrusive. I wish this place was closer to home so I could go more often! Best food of our trip
ElkNut
What a find. We weren't sure what to expect after the turn form the main road but this was a gem! A little drive up the dirt and gravel road and what a nice Glamping village with excellent cuisine and service!
Yes, this place is down a dirt road in the middle of nowhere in what I could describe as a yurt. However, what an experience! The staff is very nice, the food is farm to table, the sky is incredible- when is the last time you could see the Milky Way at dinner? Overall, I can't recommend this place enough! Simply lovely
Caroline Schonarth
We just had dinner at Black Sage yesterday to celebrate my birthday and it was amazing! It starts by the scenic drive to get to the restaurant, which, at sunset, is absolutely beautiful! The restaurant concept is beautiful, very modern, and all the food we had was amazing. I highly recommend this restaurant and will definitely go back next time I visit Zion.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Recommended dishes: Meatloaf, Carbonara
Maria Burk Schmackpfeffer
My husband and I have not traveled to Utah before. I was looking for a unique experience and this restaurant delivered! Its a beautiful experience to eat outdoors (or in I imagine) and the food was amazing. I have recommended our friends visit as they enter into Zion this week as well as mentioning it to my colleagues who venture down from Park City at times. If you want a dinner that stands out you are in the middle of a GLAMPING resort. I recommend you take careful note of how to get in and out since the roads are dark and the trip itself is a bit of an adventure. But it actually was pretty easy. So worth it. I especially was delighted to see our waiter was born in Cleveland, Ohio which is where I am from. Small world! This place is WORLD class and unforgettable! Views at the foothills are beautiful too. A perfect way to add to our ZION adventure.
Parking: Folks you are in a valley/foothills of mountains near Zion, plenty of parking and the views are incredible.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Recommended dishes: Meatloaf
Lori
The food was incredible. Great chef and staff!The attention to detail from the architecture of the interior and exterior dining spaces , the perfectly curated menu and wine list down to the subtly of the cutlery and playlist created a perfect harmony with the natural surroundings. All 5 meals we ordered were as beautiful as they were delicious. Keith, our server was engaging, knowledgeable about food and wine pairings, and generally upleveled our relaxing experience.
Craig
The food was wonderful and the view was spectacular. My only regret is that we were at the Open Sky resort two nights and this restaurant was only open one of those nights. We loved everything we ordered. The service was great.
Had dinner there on my birthday and as a French I have high standards when it comes to food and everything was DELICIOUS. Service was lovely!
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
This was my first experience at Black Sage and it blew my expectations out of the water (which were high in the first place given everything I’ve heard and read).
SETTING
Black Sage sits on the property of Open Sky, a luxury glamping outfit that boasts amazing skyscapes and natural rugged beauty. Upon our arrival, we witnessed a gorgeous sunset and as we left the night sky was blanketed with bright stars.
The restaurant itself is intimate and modern with tasteful decor and offered both indoor and outdoor seating options. Something that stood out to me as well—that sometimes is easily overlooked—is the sound engineering indoors. I felt like we could have comfortable conversations without having to speak over the background noise and chatter of other tables, so we could truly enjoy each other’s company.
FOOD & SERVICE
Chef Charles has curated an incredible menu that made it difficult to choose, so it was great that our server JT walked us through the menu and answered any questions with thorough knowledge of the menu and kitchen.
The relish board was a delight with a great mix of flavors and high quality ingredients (I’ve never had caper berries so large or succulent before). And the peach and burrata dish was delectable with a shallot vinaigrette, flavorful local microgreens, and crispy fried sage. Needless to say, we wiped the plates clean.
It wasn’t easy selecting an entree with so many delectable options either, but with the guidance of JT, I landed on the halibut and it did not disappoint. The portion itself was very large and prepared expertly, sitting atop a mix of creamy hominy and balanced with a tart and sweet apple chutney (an unexpected and deliciously balanced flavor pairing I’d never think to make). Black Sage also scores bonus points for their wonderful wine and local craft beer selection.
Given the mouthwatering tone that the meal had set, we couldn’t leave without dessert, and sampled the cheesecake and bread pudding. While both were phenomenal, the bread pudding holds a special place in my sweet spot with its caramelized char and notes of fragrant orange, all balanced by a sweet cream ice cream.
Overall, Black Sage blew my socks off, and if you’re lucky enough to get a reservation you will not be disappointed (however, walk-ins are welcome and can be accommodated based on availability). It’s also great to see seasonality shine through in the offerings and the thoughtfulness to incorporate locally-sourced ingredients ensure they support the community they belong to. Above all else, Chef Charles’ care and attention to surprising flavor pairings and textures alongside beautiful plating makes for knock out dining. I cannot wait to come back.
Thank you Chef Charles, JT, and the entire Black Sage and Open Sky staff for such a lovely dining experience!
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Fun place to eat thats off the main road! Great food.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
What a gem. It felt surreal. Will ba back.
Thank you Tomas, TJ and Keith for a special evening.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Couldn’t have picked a better place to celebrate my engagement. We had a reservation and were seated quickly, and the environment is gorgeous. Very intimate setting. And the food is AMAZING! The peaches and bruschetta had my fiancé shocked at how good it was. Thank you guys for making such a memorable night even better!
Dietary restrictions: Fiance has celiac disease and they were very mindful of what dishes were used and how the food was prepared.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
A truly unique experience. Recommend sitting outside. The chef provides exemplary food and presentation. Service was excellent as well. The prices are a bit high but a truly outstanding meal. Take care in that the restaurant is located about a mile or so away from the main road so travelers navigating to and from it in the dark need to exercise caution. Best meal in the area.
The food is amazing! Every dish we shared was delicious. Healthy, tasty food after a long day of hiking WITH excellent service and a quiet ambiance-perfect for my last day in the Zion National Park area!
Second time back and absolutely love this place. If you're able to snag a reservation outside I would definitely recommend it - the inside (standard seating) can be a bit noisy if it's busy and the outside is so nice even at night!
The food was remarkable and far exceeded my already high expectation for the evening. Simple dishes, such as the Caesar salad, were perfectly executed with attention to all the small details- best I have tasted in years. The more creative dishes were just spectacular- including the NY Strip special. Service was on time and on point without being intrusive. I wish this place was closer to home so I could go more often! Best food of our trip
What a find. We weren't sure what to expect after the turn form the main road but this was a gem! A little drive up the dirt and gravel road and what a nice Glamping village with excellent cuisine and service!
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Yes, this place is down a dirt road in the middle of nowhere in what I could describe as a yurt. However, what an experience! The staff is very nice, the food is farm to table, the sky is incredible- when is the last time you could see the Milky Way at dinner? Overall, I can't recommend this place enough! Simply lovely
We just had dinner at Black Sage yesterday to celebrate my birthday and it was amazing! It starts by the scenic drive to get to the restaurant, which, at sunset, is absolutely beautiful! The restaurant concept is beautiful, very modern, and all the food we had was amazing. I highly recommend this restaurant and will definitely go back next time I visit Zion.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Recommended dishes: Meatloaf, Carbonara
My husband and I have not traveled to Utah before. I was looking for a unique experience and this restaurant delivered! Its a beautiful experience to eat outdoors (or in I imagine) and the food was amazing. I have recommended our friends visit as they enter into Zion this week as well as mentioning it to my colleagues who venture down from Park City at times. If you want a dinner that stands out you are in the middle of a GLAMPING resort. I recommend you take careful note of how to get in and out since the roads are dark and the trip itself is a bit of an adventure. But it actually was pretty easy. So worth it. I especially was delighted to see our waiter was born in Cleveland, Ohio which is where I am from. Small world! This place is WORLD class and unforgettable! Views at the foothills are beautiful too. A perfect way to add to our ZION adventure.
Parking: Folks you are in a valley/foothills of mountains near Zion, plenty of parking and the views are incredible.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Recommended dishes: Meatloaf
The food was incredible. Great chef and staff!The attention to detail from the architecture of the interior and exterior dining spaces , the perfectly curated menu and wine list down to the subtly of the cutlery and playlist created a perfect harmony with the natural surroundings. All 5 meals we ordered were as beautiful as they were delicious. Keith, our server was engaging, knowledgeable about food and wine pairings, and generally upleveled our relaxing experience.
The food was wonderful and the view was spectacular. My only regret is that we were at the Open Sky resort two nights and this restaurant was only open one of those nights. We loved everything we ordered. The service was great.
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