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Hell's Backbone Grill & Farm

Boulder, Utah · Utah Scenic Byway 12

Why stop here: Hell's Backbone Grill & Farm is a $$$ new american pick in Boulder for Utah Scenic Byway 12 travelers. Use it as a route-town meal stop.

CuisineNew American
Price$$$
TownBoulder
NearUtah Scenic Byway 12

James Beard-nominated farm restaurant run on Buddhist principles in a town of 250 — one of the most celebrated rural restaurants in America. Seasonal (open for 2026, dinner Thu–Mon); book before you commit to the drive.

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Updated July 2026. Restaurant hours, menus, and reservation policies change — confirm before you go.

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