Motels & Restaurants in Boulder, Utah

Pole's Place

• A quaint, rustic family-owned motel, Pole's Place offers 12 rooms along a tree-lined single level. Situated at the base of a small hill, a Western-themed gift shop is adjacent, offering history books written by locals about the region and Native American artwork. A small restaurant serving hamburgers, fries and ice cream is also a part of Pole's Place. Recommending visitors call to check on availability before arriving, the simple motel features telephones in each room and television sets with limited channel selection. The hotel does not allow pets or smoking

  Pole's Place

  465 N. Highway 12

  Boulder, UT 84716

  435-335-7422

  boulderutah.com/polesplace

Boulder Mountain Lodge

• An upscale Western-themed retreat featuring wooden furnishings, red stucco and sandstone, Boulder Mountain Lodge received acclaim from The New York Times and the Today Show. With a bird sanctuary on the grounds and a large main space featuring a fireplace to relax by, the lodge welcomes special functions such as weddings and reunions. Boasting mountain views from the rooms, Boulder Mountain's amenities include a hot tub, massage services, decks or patios for each room, sports equipment, wireless Internet, television sets and DVD players in each room, hair dryers, irons and small refrigerators. A number of room types are available, including those with two queen size beds, king-sized beds with a kitchenette and two bedroom units. The lodge allows dogs for an additional fee per day and is open year-round.

  Boulder Mountain Lodge

  20 N. Highway 12

  Boulder, UT 84716

  800-556-3446

  boulder-utah.com

Hell's Backbone Grill

• Proclaimed "Best Restaurant in Southern Utah" by Salt Lake City Magazine from 2007 to 2009, Hell's Backbone Grill has also received praise from the likes of The New York Times and Bon Appetit Magazine. Using locally grown, organic produce from its nearby farm, the restaurant also sources beef, lamb, eggs and honey from Boulder. Open since 2000, the restaurant is family-friendly, offering crayons to their young patrons. Sample menu items diners may find on the seasonally changing menu include chipotle meatloaf, tequila-lime chicken, pumpkin and apple soup, organic chicken with stone fruit barbecue sauce, green chili macaroni and cheese, Utah goat cheese fondue, rattlesnake bean dip, roasted red pepper bisque and steaks. Utah microbrewed beer and organic wines are also available at the eatery. Special events at Hell's Backbone include seasonal ice cream socials and visits from the Drepung Loseling Monastery monks. Located on the same grounds as the Boulder Mountain Lodge, the restaurant highly recommends making reservations during dinner hours. Open seasonally, from the middle of March until Thanksgiving, Hell's Backbone serves breakfast and dinner daily, as well as offering take out lunches.

  Hell's Backbone Grill

  20 N. Highway 12

  Boulder, UT 84716

  435-335-7464

  hellsbackbonegrill.com

Boulder Mesa Restaurant

• Scoring a positive review in Bon Appetit Magazine for their service and delicious meals, Boulder Mesa Restaurant is family owned and operated. Housed in a rustic log cabin building, the eatery, which features an outdoor patio and neatly landscaped lawns, provides a comfortable-yet-sophisticated atmosphere. Boulder Mesa's menu emphasizes freshness and seasonal ingredients, including items such as pork chili verde, grilled Polish sausage on rye bread, chicken Cordon Bleu, veggie deluxe omelets, hamburgers, pancakes, sauteed shrimp with lemon and cocktail sauce, French toast and pork chops with eggs, with daily meal specials offered. The restaurant is open for breakfast, lunch and dinner seven days a week.

  Boulder Mesa Restaurant

  155 E. Burr Trail Road

  Boulder, UT 84716

  435-335-7447

  bouldermesa.com