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Homestyle American cooking on Panguitch's Main Street
Summer's Kitchen occupies a spot on North Main Street in Panguitch, the small ranching town about 25 miles north of Bryce Canyon. The restaurant draws locals and park-bound travelers with a menu built around straightforward American comfort food — the kind of lunch and dinner fare that fills you up without fuss. It's a useful midday stop when you're driving into or out of the Bryce/Red Canyon corridor on US-89.
The kitchen keeps things approachable: salads, sandwiches, and soups form the core of the menu. Reviewers single out the Summer's Chicken Salad on a croissant and the Greek chicken sandwich as reliable choices. Portions are solid — this is working-town cooking, not destination dining — and the overall feel is casual and unhurried.
Open Wednesday through Saturday, 11 AM to 8 PM; closed Sunday through Tuesday. The Wednesday opening is a practical detail worth noting if you're mid-trip — many Panguitch restaurants keep similar mid-week gaps. Parking on Main Street is easy. The restaurant is steps from other Panguitch dining and supply options, so it integrates well into a quick town stop on a Scenic Byway 12 itinerary.
28 reviews
in the last week
The food was great and reminded us of zupas sandwiches and salads… probably even better! Our only qualm was that we spent exactly what we spend at zupas and got half the food. A small sandwich was $15 and a medium salad was $15.
a week ago
We thoroughly enjoyed our lunch at Summer's Kitchen. The decor is charming and the atmosphere inviting. Their menu is outstanding with many exciting choices. It was so refreshing to have some healthy options! My husband ordered a Club Sandwich, my granddaughter the Italian Sandwich, and I had the Greek Chicken Sandwich. All were excellent. The freshness and quality of the ingredients on our sandwiches exceeded our expectations. My fresh fruit cup had a combination of watermelon, strawberries, blueberries, and mandarin orange wedges. It was colorful and fresh! We each got a dessert to go. There was such an interesting variety to choose from. My husband chose a slice of Creme Brule Cheesecake and my granddaughter and I chose Carrot Cake. They were definitely homemade and all were superb! We highly recommend this restaurant and look forward to coming back
a week ago
Love this little place! Great food and super friendly staff. Definately would stop again!
a week ago
🔥 Where in Utah is Lee today?! 🔥 I was expecting to try a new Mexican place today. Unfortunately, they were closed at lunchtime. But sometimes the best discoveries happen when your plans change... Instead, I found what just might be one of Southern Utah's newest hidden gems. I pointed Black Betty toward Panguitch and found 📍 Summer's Kitchen. This restaurant opened recently, and from the moment I walked in, I could tell they care about the details. Fresh, clean, and welcoming with a relaxed atmosphere. Today's picks: 🥪 Backyard BBQ Sandwich 🥔 Loaded Diced Potatoes I thought I might need a forklift to lift that sandwich! 😅 It was stacked high, packed with flavor, and absolutely delicious. And those potatoes... WOW! 🤤 ⭐ Lee's Local Verdict 🔥 Worth the Ride? Absolutely! Simple sandwiches and salads done right. The quality, freshness, and overall experience made it worth the stop. Now I'm curious... 👇 What's the best hidden-gem restaurant you've found in Central Utah? And if you stop by, tell them the "Where in Utah is Lee?" guy sent you! 👊😄 #WhereInUtahIsLee #SummersKitchen #PanguitchUtah #WorthTheRide #LiveToRide #RideToLive #UtahRoadTrips #SupportLocal
a week ago
Summer’s Kitchen was a fantastic find passing through after doing Bryce Canyon. Healthy delicious sandwiches, soups, and salads. Atmosphere is light and bright, super cute. Highly recommend!