There is a little building off Highway 89 in Page, Arizona that most tourists speed past on their way to Antelope Canyon. 🌅
That is exactly the mistake you do not want to make.
Sunset 89 has quietly become one of the most talked-about tables in town, mixing Polynesian-inspired plates with sweeping views of the Colorado River and Glen Canyon Dam.
How Sunset 89 won Page’s hearts
Sunset 89 opened its doors in 2019, born from the dream of owners Marvin and Mary Prince, who had always wanted to run a restaurant of their own.
They brought in family members Darren and Rochelle Mauger to help build the vision, then partnered with executive chef Mark Meredith, known to the team as “Dino,” whose cooking style became the backbone of the menu. 🍽️
Together, the five of them built something that felt personal from day one, and that family-first origin story is part of why the town adopted it so quickly.
What really cemented the restaurant’s place in local hearts is the combination of bold, unexpected flavor and a setting that feels like it belongs on a postcard.
One diner described their meal as nothing short of “a religious experience,” saying the food rivaled what they had tasted in much bigger cities.
Others have called it “world-class Asian food” they never expected to stumble on in a small desert town. 🌵
The restaurant sits perched on the edge of the canyon, so every dinner comes with a side of sunset over Lake Powell, and that visual payoff paired with genuinely craveable food is what keeps residents coming back long after the novelty of a new restaurant would normally wear off.
Food Highlights
- BBQ Kalbi Short Ribs: Korean-style short ribs finished in a smoky barbecue glaze. 🍖
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Mochiko Chicken Wings: Gluten-free, rice-flour-battered wings tossed in Korean gochujang sauce. 🔥
- Chicken Katsu Strips: Breaded, fried chicken strips served with fries. 🍗
- Signature Island BBQ Chicken: Grilled chicken glazed in the restaurant’s own island barbecue sauce. 🍗
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Unagi Mushroom Burger: A burger built around an umami-rich unagi glaze. 🍔
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Char Siu Chinese BBQ Pork Belly: Sweet-glazed pork belly served with yakisoba noodles, kimchi, and mac salad. 🥢
- Ramen with Tempura Shrimp: A ramen noodle bowl topped with tempura shrimp. 🍤
- Miso Butter Honey Roasted Salmon: Roasted salmon finished with truffle tobiko aioli, unagi sauce, pickled ginger, and furikake. 🐟
Atmosphere
Sunset 89 feels like a warm local hangout dropped into a dramatic desert backdrop, with picture windows and a dog-friendly patio overlooking the canyon. 🐕
Guests have described the space as “a warm local restaurant,” a welcome contrast to the fast-food chains that otherwise line the highway nearby.
Evenings bring a livelier energy, with live music and a bar pouring what regulars call some of the best margaritas in town. 🍹
By the time the sun dips behind Glen Canyon Dam, the whole patio seems to pause and watch together.
Bottom Line
Go for the Mochiko Wings and Kalbi Short Ribs, stay for a front-row sunset over Lake Powell. Portions run large enough to share, the vibe feels like a friendly hometown gathering spot, and the Polynesian-Southwest fusion menu offers flavors you will not find anywhere else nearby. 🌅✨
Address:
724 US-89, Page, AZ 86040
📞 (928) 608-5562
🕔 Open Daily, 11 AM–9 PM (Sun 4 PM–9 PM)