Goulding’s Stagecoach Restaurant

Posted on by Soo

I was looking for places to eat while visiting Monument Valley.  Not too many choices in the area.  Goulding’s Stagecoach Restaurant looked interesting.  I was excited to see Indian fry bread on the menu.  I had something a bit like it at the county fair.  Funnel cakes have a flavor that has similarities.

The fry bread had some crunchy bits but mostly it was thin delicate layers of dough.  I loved the mild flavor and it was even better with a bit of powdered sugar sprinkled on top.

Ribeye steak was tender and seasoned just right.  I ordered it medium well but medium would have been a better choice as the thin part was well done.  There was a nice char.  Very good tasting steak.
Fries were crispy on the outside and full of potato flavor.  Great tasting fries.
Veggies were a mix of zucchini, yellow squash, and cabbage.  Fresh and I liked the preparation.
Water had a slight flavor like chlorinated tap water.  I ordered a Pellegrino sparkling water which was quite refreshing.
2nd visit I ordered the beef stew with fry bread.  Beef stew had a tasty broth but it was mostly just potatoes.  I only found one small piece of beef.  I told the lady at the front and she said she would let the kitchen know.
Should rename the dish potatoes with a few carrots and a small piece of beef
Onion rings had a crispy outer layer and I loved the flavor.
Fry bread was fluffy and had that light fried flavor I enjoy.
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Staff was nice and efficient.  I’d visit again for fry bread but I wouldn’t get the “beef stew” again.
Kirk from mmm-yoso!!! has visited too.
1000 Gouldings Trading Post Rd
Oljato-Monument Valley, UT 84536
(435) 727-3231
Comments (6)
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6 Replies to “Goulding’s Stagecoach Restaurant”

  1. Maggie says: Reply
    May 28, 2023 at 2:54 pm

    Can’t beat the view! That’s good you enjoyed the Navajo fry bread.

    1. Soo says: Reply
      May 28, 2023 at 7:46 pm

      Indian fry bread is very tasty. 🙂

  2. Joy says: Reply
    May 28, 2023 at 7:28 pm

    Cute interior in that first photo – reminds me a little of Barstow Station driving between San Diego/LA and Vegas.

    1. Soo says: Reply
      May 28, 2023 at 7:51 pm

      I’ll have to checkout Barstow Station. Goulding’s had a great view of Monument Valley. 🙂

  3. Kirk says: Reply
    May 29, 2023 at 8:18 pm

    Thanks for the mention and the link Soo!

    1. Soo says: Reply
      May 30, 2023 at 9:10 am

      You are welcome Kirk!

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