Flaming Gorge Motel & Cafe
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Flaming Gorge Motel & Cafe
We are located at the intersection of Highways 43 & 44 in Manila, Utah. The heart of Daggett County and gateway to Flaming Gorge National Recreation Area. If you are looking for outdoor activities, Flaming Gorge is the place! Fly Fishing, water skiing, biking, ATV riding, kayaking, snow mobiling, horseback riding, hunting, and the list just keeps going.

For the fly fishing enthusiast, the world famous Green River is only 30 minutes away. The Green offers year round opportunities for brown and rainbow trout. We are also located just a few miles from the north slope of the Uintah Mountains. The Uintah's offer an amazing dry fly paradise. The high mountain lakes and rivers are home to almost every species of North American trout.
Services
Browning's Restaurant is open year round and serves piping hot fried chicken, pizza and mouth watering Burgers. All food can be "take out" or "Dine-In". You can call ahead and we'll have it ready for you, great for large orders, fried chicken (3pc or 100 pc) and Pizza. We also have soft serve ice cream with over 20 shake and malt flavors including blueberry, apple and cherry pie to finish off your meal at Browning's.
Manila is on the border of Utah and Wyoming, located at the intersection of Hwy 43 & 44. It is the heart of Daggett County, the gateway to Flaming Gorge Recreation and the Uintah Mountains. We are 45 miles from I-80 in Green River, WY., 60 miles from Rock Springs, WY., 60 miles from Vernal, UT., 35 miles from Dutch John and the Flaming Gorge Dam.
Reviews (26)
J. B.
J. B.
Sep 25, 2021
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Our family has been going to the restaurant for years and it was always a favorite, but the quality of food and level of service has been going down steadily for the last couple years. Our last experience was so terrible that weā€™ll never be back. The staff was terribly rude, unorganized, and unprofessional. We waited an hour for our food and the majority of it was cold by the time they got around to bringing it to us. The whole experience was so disappointing that we will never go back.
Ryan JRyanB Breivik
Ryan JRyanB Breivik
Sep 16, 2021
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My wife and I really wanted to like this place. The sad truth is there's a lot to dislike. The ceiling has foam tiles in a very capable bathroom but the tiles are warped and we saw full size towels in what I can only assume was a form of insulation to prevent drips or who knows what stuffed in the ceiling tiles. The shower was great and warm and had a vibrating spout that felt like a water massage. Temperature was great. Bed mattress was comfortable. Pillows leave something to be desired. There is no fire alarm of any kind which I'm pretty sure is a code violation in the state of Utah for pain
Garrett Wood
Garrett Wood
Aug 23, 2021
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The food is good. Lots of flies. This motel is the most discusting place I've ever seen. There is maggots in the shower and bathroom. Spiders everywhere. Ceiling was falling down. Walls had water damage, showers are discusting. Smells like beer. Beds are dirty. Considering calling the health department.
Carola Proctor
Carola Proctor
Jul 26, 2021
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Tried to check-in at 6 pm. Never received email on how to check-in. Phone number did not work to contact motel. After sending an email, someone finally showed up just to let us know that our room wasnā€™t ready. One hour later it finally was. The excuseā€¦. It has been a busy weekend.
Stephanie Valadez
Stephanie Valadez
Jun 29, 2021
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We only stopped for a meal while passing through. The food and service were great! My boys ate everything!
Jake Isaac
Jake Isaac
Jun 19, 2021
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These friendly folks got a room for my friend and I on the spot just as they were closing up the restaurant. We rolled into Manila on our motorcycles just after dusk and needed a room. They went out of their way to get us settled in and even made us a pizza after hours because we hadnā€™t eaten yet. The location is beautiful. The accommodations are simple but comfortable! The location is beautiful.
Scott S.
Scott S.
Oct 20, 2020
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Delicious, well-cooked food - a lot better than you would expect. Great service. Clean restrooms. Everything a roadside stop should be. I'd definitely come back when passing through again.
Jessica A.
Jessica A.
Jul 19, 2020
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For a two star motel this place was pretty nice! I was really nervous about this stay because of the cost of a nightā€™s stay but we were very pleasantly surprised! I would recommend you contact Peggy directly to reserve a room. Her number is on the website She was awesome! The room we stayed in was totally remodeled and very clean. Iā€™m one who will never wear bare feet in a hotel but these floors were laminate and I felt completely safe without socks or shoes and my feet stayed very clean after walking around the whole time. It is a basic room. Bed, shower, toilet. Nothing fancy but very nice
Heather M.
Heather M.
Jul 03, 2020
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We got four burger, onion rings, and chili verde fries. Everything was so good. The fry dipping sauce was amazing also. Definitely will go a second time during our stay
Kathleen W.
Kathleen W.
Jun 19, 2020
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There's only a couple places to eat here in Manila, but Browning's is the best of all of them. Our server was a real cutie with a sweet smile and was very helpful. I wasn't too hungry so I ordered a children's cheeseburger and accidentally got a cheese sandwich but it was good so I didn't complain she realized and tried to change the order but I was okay. My brother-in-law ordered the onion rings they were pretty much nasty. My husband had the Swiss burger and my brother-in-law had the cowboy burger they said they weren't extraordinary but they were good. The fries
Katie Mitchell
Katie Mitchell
Jun 05, 2020
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We love the staff members here. Love the owner. She is great to work with. Super friendly. She accommodated an entire work crew last minute. Thanks! Go to the restaurant also! Great food.
Anthony Moore
Anthony Moore
Jun 04, 2020
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Little expensive for what you get. Room size was adequate. Very large television. In-window ac unit worked well enough. There were a few flying bugs in the room when I got there. Not enough to bother me, but enough to notice. No breakfast anywhere in town. Food in the same-named restaurant was good and shakes were awesome. Would prefer to give 3.5 stars, but can't figure out how.
Mindy S.
Mindy S.
Mar 13, 2020
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Amazing down home restaurant. We have a vacation home just outside Manila. We stop in to dine & get food to go regularly. Good food, good people, good prices. Love Browning's!!!
Tiffani J.
Tiffani J.
Sep 02, 2019
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Sat for 20 minute without anyone saying a word to us. We asked 2 different people if we should go up and order at the front, we were told "no, someone will come to you" So we waited.....and waited....and watched a bunch of workers standing behind the counter not doing anything. Another party came well after us and they too were getting frustrated. Finally a waitress went to THE OTHER table and asked if they wanted to see a menu. We left.....horrible service. Not even acknowledgement that we walked in to support their establishment.
Cassia S.
Cassia S.
Aug 24, 2019
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Good food. Place needs repairs and a thorough cleaning and upgrade. Prices are a little high.
Bea M.
Bea M.
Jul 26, 2019
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Love the Apple Pie! Great crust, lots of real apples. Also tried a pizza, great crust and full of toppings. Lots of family and friends d groups provided a friendly place to catch up on the internet.
Deb D.
Deb D.
Jun 25, 2019
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Absolutely no vegetarian or vegan options.

Cruising around the gorgeous Great Gorge, we figured the "big" town of Manila would have a few dining choices for a quick lunch. Nope. Only Brownings was open at 1:30 on a summer Tuesday.

Generally, I can concoct a meal of fresh veggie sides. Nope. Mashed potatoes- from a mix. Or, one can eat an iceberg lettuce salad - you know the kind: onion slivers and a tomato slice. I opted for the only other "there's something healthy here" choice: onion rings. Batter dipped this morning, says the waitress. Definitely tasty.

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Seth S.
Seth S.
May 27, 2019
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Browning's is great. We are here twice over Memorial Day weekend. The first night we had pizza and salads. The next night we had burgers, fries, and onion rings. Both the food and service were great. I will be going here again.
Shar H.
Shar H.
Apr 26, 2019
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Excellent place to eat! Friendly, good value, and great food! Worth it to stop here for an amazing selection of food. Take a break from fishing to eat a tasty meal! Sundaes are fantastic as well
Eric C.
Eric C.
Oct 10, 2018
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Great food and awesome service. Had a burger, cheese fries and a shake. You must get the apple pie shake. Best ive
Jan H.
Jan H.
Sep 06, 2018
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Worst salad I've had in a long time. Nothing close to what the menu said was on it. Just bagged cheap lettuce and 3 tomatoes. Hubby's chicken dinner was supposed to come with mashed potatoes, etc ... nope, just chicken cooked beyond recognition and fries. I say, keep driving...
Alan E.
Alan E.
Jul 24, 2018
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Mom and pop style restaurant with great service and good food. We got the pastrami burger, cowboy burger and chili Verde fries. Everyone went home full. The service is a little slower than normal but worth it.
John R.
John R.
Jun 22, 2018
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Fantastic cafe- large portions, delicious shakes and fries, and the pastrami burger was out of this world- surprise to find such a great joint in Manila!
Brad L.
Brad L.
May 05, 2018
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Stopped in at Browning on our way home from Flaming Gorge. Great little roadside diner. Food was very good and the place was clean and open. Had their Ranch Burger and my wife, the B3 (Bleu Bacon Burger) and they were very good. Great place to stop in for quick bite for sure. Service was super friendly and fun!
Mike H.
Mike H.
Jul 08, 2017
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If you are near Flaming Gorge on a Friday or Saturday night ... the prime rib here is 5 stars for the area and very good anywhere!! The shakes are delicious ... the ambience fits fly fishing and a must visit!
Chris M.
Chris M.
May 21, 2017
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We stopped in for lunch while visiting the area. The interior and exterior are nothing fancy which is fine with us. The deer head mounted on the wall however isn't our thing. The menu is a mix of American and Mexican with a nice selection of each. Prices were a tad high. The jalapeƱo bacon cheeseburger was very tasty although the patty was pretty dry. The cheese quesadilla was good. The fries were very good, as was the fry sauce. We ordered a shake but there was a problem with the machine and it never came. The server seemed to be nursing a cold, was sneezing and coughing and probably