What New Restaurants Opened in St. George in 2026? Quick Answer
The biggest 2026 openings so far are In-N-Out Burger at 4643 S Pioneer Rd (opened August 14), a second Cafe Rio next door at 4609 S Pioneer Rd (grand opening July 10), and Mint Indian Bistro at 918 N 2720 E, which is already serving and holds its ribbon cutting on Tuesday, October 13. In Hurricane, Canyon Eatery and Looped Bagels are open, and a Culver's is under construction on State Street with a November target. Details, hours and links to each listing are below. For the long-standing favorites, see our best restaurants in St. George guide and the St. George restaurant guide.
| Restaurant | Where | Status | Known for |
|---|---|---|---|
| In-N-Out Burger | 4643 S Pioneer Rd, St. George | Open since Aug 14, 2026 | Burgers, fries, shakes until 1 a.m. |
| Cafe Rio (Pioneer Road) | 4609 S Pioneer Rd, St. George | Open since July 2026 | Sweet pork, Southern Utah mural |
| Mint Indian Bistro | 918 N 2720 E, St. George | Open; ribbon cutting Oct 13 | Tikka masala, biryani, lassi bar |
| Canyon Eatery | 495 E 800 N, Hurricane | Open, Tue–Sat | Fresh pasta, pizza, steaks, cocktails |
| Looped Bagels | 1141 W State St Ste 7, Hurricane | Open, Fri–Sat mornings | East Coast-style bagels |
| Culver's | 489 W State St, Hurricane | Under construction; hiring for November | ButterBurgers, frozen custard |
In-N-Out Burger, South St. George
St. George's own In-N-Out opened on August 14, 2026, at 4643 S Pioneer Rd, at the Sun River Parkway interchange on the south end of town. It is the chain's second Washington County restaurant after the Washington City location on Telegraph Street, and the southernmost In-N-Out in Utah. The company's opening announcement lists one drive-thru lane, indoor seating for 84 and a covered patio for 76, a crew of about 40 associates at a $17.50 starting wage, and a manager, Jared Deadder, with 14 years at the company. Hours are 10:30 a.m. to 1 a.m. Sunday through Thursday and until 1:30 a.m. Friday and Saturday, which makes it one of the few late-night options in St. George. The drive-thru line backs up at lunch and after high school football; the counter inside is usually faster. Our St. George burger guide compares it with the local smash-burger spots.
Cafe Rio Returns to Its Roots on Pioneer Road
Cafe Rio started in St. George in 1997 at 15 S River Rd, and in July 2026 it opened a second city restaurant two doors from the new In-N-Out at 4609 S Pioneer Rd. The grand opening on Friday, July 10 featured a ribbon cutting on a four-foot burrito, with merchandise and a free entrée for the first 100 guests. What sets this one apart is the dining room: a custom mural of the Southern Utah landscape by Utah artist Josh Scheuerman, the 62nd mural he has painted for the brand. The menu is the same sweet pork, tortillas pressed to order and lime-cilantro rice you get at the River Road original and the Santa Clara store.
Mint Indian Bistro Near Red Cliffs Mall
Mint Indian Bistro is the fourth restaurant from a Las Vegas group established in 2008, and the first outside Nevada. It is at 918 N 2720 E, east of I-15 near Red Cliffs Mall, and it is already open for lunch and dinner. The St. George location is à la carte only; the all-you-can-eat lunch buffet the Las Vegas stores are known for is not offered here. The menu covers curries, biryanis, tandoori dishes and naan, with vegetarian and vegan options, Zabiha-certified halal meats, and a lassi bar. Hours are 11 a.m. to 9 p.m. Sunday, Monday, Wednesday and Thursday, 11 a.m. to 9:30 p.m. Friday and Saturday, and closed Tuesday. The grand opening and Chamber ribbon cutting is Tuesday, October 13, at 4 p.m., followed by a free open-house dinner in one-hour seatings from 4:30 to 9:30 p.m.; reservations are required and were filling fast as of this writing. Phone: (435) 288-1542.
Hurricane: Canyon Eatery, Looped Bagels and a Culver's on the Way
Canyon Eatery, at 495 E 800 N near the LaVerkin bridge in Hurricane, is an upscale-casual Italian-leaning restaurant with fresh pasta, pizza, steaks, seafood and a cocktail lounge. Its own menu lists a spicy vodka rigatoni, spaghetti with Utah wild-game meatballs and a wild mushroom and truffle pizza. It is open Tuesday through Saturday, 11:30 a.m. to 9 p.m., takes reservations through OpenTable, and can be reached at (435) 366-2904. It fills a gap: Hurricane has had few sit-down dinner options between the fast-casual strip on State Street and the resort restaurants closer to Zion.
Looped Bagels, a family-owned shop at 1141 W State St Ste 7, makes East Coast-style boiled bagels and has opened with limited Friday and Saturday morning hours, 7 a.m. to noon. Expect those hours to expand; check the shop's site before you drive out.
Culver's is building on the former Buck's Ace Hardware site at 489 W State St, in front of Hurricane High School. The Hurricane Planning Commission approved the final site plan in March 2026, and the locally owned franchise's job postings point to a November opening. It will be the first Culver's in Washington County outside St. George.
Also New Since Last Year
- Meráki Greek Grill, 473 S River Rd Ste 2, St. George, (435) 288-3993. The Las Vegas-based Greek chain followed its Santa Clara restaurant with this River Road location. Open daily from 11 a.m., until 9 p.m. most nights and 10 p.m. Friday and Saturday.
- Araujo Brazilian Kitchen, The Shoppes at Zion, 250 N Red Cliffs Dr Ste 16B, St. George, (435) 559-8130. A family-run Brazilian kitchen serving feijoada, feijão tropeiro, grilled meat plates, coxinha and açaí bowls. Open 11 a.m. to 9 p.m. Monday through Saturday, closed Sunday.
- Cosmopolitan Grill, 1091 N Bluff St Ste 1400 at Sunset Corner, St. George, (435) 525-2550. Open noon to 9 p.m. daily and from 11 a.m. on Sunday.
- Costco opened its second St. George warehouse at Desert Color in March 2026; see the Desert Color Costco listing.
Know of an opening we missed? Submit the business and we'll check it out. For more ideas by neighborhood and cuisine, browse dining in Southern Utah and the food truck guide.
Frequently Asked Questions
Is there an In-N-Out in St. George, Utah?
Yes. In-N-Out Burger opened at 4643 S Pioneer Rd in south St. George on August 14, 2026. It is open 10:30 a.m. to 1 a.m. Sunday through Thursday and until 1:30 a.m. Friday and Saturday. The older Washington City location at 832 W Telegraph St is still open.
When does Mint Indian Bistro open in St. George?
Mint Indian Bistro at 918 N 2720 E is already open. Its grand opening and ribbon cutting is Tuesday, October 13, 2026, at 4 p.m., followed by a reservation-only open-house dinner from 4:30 to 9:30 p.m. Regular hours are 11 a.m. to 9 p.m. (9:30 p.m. Friday and Saturday), closed Tuesday.
Is Culver's open in Hurricane, Utah?
Not yet. Culver's is under construction at 489 W State St in Hurricane, on the former Ace Hardware site, and the franchise's job postings target a November 2026 opening.
What is new at the Cafe Rio on Pioneer Road?
The 4609 S Pioneer Rd restaurant, which opened in July 2026, has a custom Southern Utah landscape mural by Utah artist Josh Scheuerman. It is Cafe Rio's second St. George location; the chain was founded in the city in 1997.
Sources
- In-N-Out Burger: St. George opening announcement (Aug. 14, 2026)
- Cafe Rio: St. George grand opening release (July 10, 2026)
- Mint Indian Bistro: locations, hours and menu and the restaurant's grand opening reservations page
- Canyon Eatery, Looped Bagels, and Hurricane City Planning Commission approvals for the Culver's site plan (March 2026)
- Addresses, phone numbers and hours were checked against each restaurant's Google Business Profile on October 12, 2026.
Last updated October 12, 2026. Hours change often at new restaurants, so confirm before you go.
