Painted Pony

From a lively contemporary space overlooking Ancestor Square, Randall Richards's excellent eatery is easily the best restaurant in St. George, and probably the best between Vegas and Salt Lake. Infused with a sensibility that's more California than Utah, Richards's creative menu includes familiar dishes with fresh preparations, seafood (seared ahi with wasabi aioli is particularly good), expertly grilled steaks (you could slice the tenderloin with a spoon), and an excellent bacon-wrapped duck with apple stuffing and purée of celery root. The room, with a curving bar and a colorful equine motif, nicely complements the menu. Lunch offerings include gourmet sandwiches and salads. Full liquor service is available.

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