West Winds Restaurant Is A Truck Stop Restaurant In Utah Worth Visiting

Utah foodies have their favorite spots, and they’re often fancy places with well-educated chefs and stunning ambiance. More adventurous diners know that some of the best food is found in hole-in-the-wall spots in the Beehive State’s small towns. While you might think that a truck stop is the last place to find an amazing meal, your mind will be changed when you visit this restaurant in Green River:

It might seem odd to think that a restaurant at a truck stop would offer anything other than the typical greasy spoon fare, but there’s a little gem hiding at this Pilot Travel Center truck stop, located along I-70 in Green River.

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West Winds Restaurant is pretty unassuming from the outside, but hungry travelers who stop here are in for a big surprise.

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The dining room is a little more warm and homey than other diners you’ve visited at truck stops. It’s full of local art and memorabilia, and the service is friendly, too. This place has been in business for more than 30 years.

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If you’re visiting for breakfast, a big, fluffy omelet and hash browns will kick off your day quite pleasantly…

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…but it’s the food on the lunch and dinner menu that will surprise you. Everything is fresh and homemade here, using top-quality ingredients.

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The Mexican food dishes are savory and delicious, and your mouth will water when you get a look at the huge burritos, tasty tacos, and smothered enchiladas.

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You’ll find eight different burgers on the menu. The West Winds Special, with a char-broiled, half-pound beef patty and melted cheese, is a classic.

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You might not expect to find the perfect steak at a truck stop, but the 16-ounce Porterhouse or 10-ounce New York strip is juicy, flavorful, and grilled to perfection.

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Top off your meal with a slice of homemade pie.

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West Winds Restaurant is open seven days a week, from 6 a.m. to 10 p.m..

West Winds Restaurant/Facebook The address of the restaurant is 1065 E Main St., Green River, UT 84525.

Have you ever dined at this remote truck stop?