Amazing food. Literally AMAZING. Farm to table and you can taste it. Everything was so flavorful…read moreand amazing. As foodies, we were super impressed and happy. Ambiance is super intimate which we loved and the service was great. The beet salad was my fav!!!!

My cousin and I were excited to attend Roux. We had walked past the restaurant on several occasions…read moreand last night we finally found the right occasion to walk in. Upon entering, the evening seemed promising. The ambiance was moody and intimate, the host was astute and welcoming, and the tile work was beautiful. As the night wore on, however, things slowly stopped adding up to a delicious dining experience. The first thing was the waitress. Apparently the host was also the waitress... and the bartender... and the busser - not that you would know it because of how attentive she was, but shortly after getting our small plates I mentioned to my cousin that I hadn't seen any other person working in the restaurant. While I knew that couldn't be true, I was facing into the restaurant and I only ever saw two other men casually saunter out from the kitchen, look around, and saunter back. No one looked excited to be working there, but the two men who appeared from the kitchen gave me no sense of urgency or purpose, only just that they were extremely bored. The second thing that didn't add up was the Farm to Table narrative. As our Swiss Army Server (thanks for that one, Dimitri) was opening up our wine and recommending dishes, I asked where the farm was located. Apparently, the farm is located in California, and this "farm" owns several other "Farm to Table" restaurants... hmmm... When it came to ordering, we were instructed to order all of our dishes upfront, but that they would come out in courses... While things rolled out like that, the way we were required to order and the way our food came out gave the distinct impression that they weren't dishes being made to order - only delivered to the table in such a way as to give the illusion that they were. Dishes you would expect to come out hot came out room temperature. Dishes you would expect to come out chilled came out room temperature. When each course came out they came out one dish at a time, but one immediately after another... almost like they had been sitting on a table in the kitchen just waiting for anyone to order them. The final, and perhaps most telling thing that didn't add up, was the distinct lack of any smell coming from the kitchen - let alone the restaurant. Only after we left the establishment did we realize how fresh and clean the air smelled. As a home chef, I understand that not every dish calls for garlic and onion, but what about salt? What about pepper? What about any kind of butter or seasoning or even a maillard reaction? In this day and age of salted dark chocolate caramels and umami, attempting any dish completely void of salt is a brave choice, but it's certainly not a heroic one. I mean, we're talking about a restaurant that cooks and serves a filleted trout with its head still attached, eyes buggin' out, bones in, the works! How are we not smelling the fish when it hits the table‽ Have you ever plugged your nose while you tasted something?... Exactly... To finally wrap this review up - the reason why I'm giving this experience 1 star is because the service was attentive, the beet salad was good, and the rest made us laugh uncontrollably at how bad it was. The potato pave was a fun gimmick, and the brussel sprouts were crispy but the pork tenderloin and the fish had no smell, no recordable temperature, and the only flavor I could identify was... dusty dirty mop water? I just don't know... we even tried to load up bites of pork and fish with the polenta, the sautéd and pickled greens, and the "sauces", but nothing helped... if anything, it made things taste worse... truly, I've never been closer to becoming a vegan. People will say we should've just sent back the food, but I've worked in food and bar service. How does requiring that level of service from your waitress for your patrons even begin to make up for a business model whose only job is to make food taste good? After all, I can get that level of service from McDonalds, even though I've never had an experience that required it from them... If you do decide to go to Roux for your next meal, maybe make it breakfast... from my experience, breakfast is a hard meal to mess up.

Spent a night at the Asher Adams and enjoyed a lovely breakfast at Rouser…read more The setting is lovely in the morning with soft lighting and a welcoming vibe. Everyone was helpful and professional and accommodated all our requests for adjustments to the menu items. The Eggs Benedict were our favorite, with smoked salmon and avocado added. Coffee was also delicious.

The good. Beautiful build out. The hotel is awesome. Some staff very nice. Other than that, spend…read moreyour money elsewhere. The food was just ok. We had the bread, tomato app (which was very good), duck, pasta and chicken. The pasta dish was tiny and I mean tiny... The duck was presented well but did not taste very good. Chicken was just ok. I actually came to this restaurant when I checked in and barely anyone was in the place and getting seated and hosted was weird and it took too long for even someone to give me water and I left. It was 7:30pm and there were probably 20 people in there. Again, this place is beautiful and part of a great hotel which I stayed at. But the service and food need to be better for the money.

Hanger steak was THE BEST steak I've ever tasted. Friendly service. I highly recommend.read more

This is one of my friends favorite diners. It was pretty good, everything came out in a timely…read moremanner and our service was so kind. Overall, it felt very home styled cooking you could get at home so i likely wouldn't return but if thats what your craving this is a great place for it! They do make excellent fries!

Two thumbs up for the chicken-fried steak! Tender and covered in a crisp crust, then draped in a…read morecreamy sausage gravy, it's served in a generous portion sufficient for two meals. Service was prompt and friendly. This venerable diner in quaint Oakley is well worth a drive. Besides the well-made, tasty diner fare, enjoy the authentic retro diner atmosphere. There's loads of parking and a nice associated bakery downstairs, where you can buy doughnuts, cinnamon rolls and even whole pies, I you pre-order them.

The Oakley Diner was an awesome experience for me and my family. There were 8 of us total: 7 adults…read moreand a baby. At first we thought we might have to split up, but they have a big back room where they have multiple tables that can accommodate large groups. They also have lots of 4 top booths as well as a counter where you can sit and eat. The vibe is super cute and retro. We drove by it at night, and it was fun to see it all lit up. I got scrambled eggs, had browns, bacon, and a biscuit. It was good. I wanted the hash browns to be crispier. The biscuit was a highlight for me. It almost reminded me of corn bread. I go Diet Coke and the server gave me a to go cup too. Super great service. I would recommend checking it out.

Our amazing server Hiro helped us celebrate our 29th Anniversary in style!!! It was our first time…read morehere, and we will definitely come back!! Such a fun restaurant and vibe for special occasions!!! They even made a special menu with our names!!! We started off with a Sauvignon Blanc for me and a Zero Prosecco for my husband. We also shared the Heirloom Tomato Tartine for an appetizer. Absolutely delicious!! For our main meals my husband got the H and H Burger with a veggie patty and side salad. I went with the Iceberg Wedge, minus the onions. Again, delicious!! Hiro brought us a special anniversary dessert, a chocolate mousse with a sparkler on top!!! Wonderful way to end the meal!! We will definitely come back!! I really like how attentive they are to dietary restrictions and how they kept checking on us to make sure we liked our food and if we needed anything else. Hiro never disappeared!!

Back to Heart & Hill for an early dinner with my dear friend Grayson and his wife. The setting…read moreremains one of the restaurant's greatest strengths. The décor is warm, modern, and sophisticated, with a contemporary yet cozy feel that makes it a very inviting place to relax and enjoy an evening. Unfortunately, this visit was a bit disappointing from a culinary standpoint. My ahi tuna did not seem as fresh as I would have expected, and the burger was less than impressive. It was slightly overcooked, and the patty was quite thin, lacking the quality and flavor that the beautiful setting promises. On the positive side, the service was attentive, professional, and genuinely friendly throughout our meal. Heart & Hill has all the ingredients to be a standout destination. A stronger focus on the quality of the meat and a more substantial burger would go a long way toward matching the excellent atmosphere they have created.

Amazing little farm to table restaurant serving artisanal dishes in a charming space…read more Went with the Lamb Crepinette which I was a little worried to order as lamb can be fatty. But wow, this dish was out of this world. Braised lamb is then crisped on a grill, served over a bed of roasted vegetables with a crème sauce. One of the best things I've ever eaten. Also ordered the sourdough, again so good - crunchy on the outside but soft and chewy on the inside. Started with a martini (they have my favorite - Belvedere, A+ for that) which was perfect, and a glass of wine which I enjoyed. For dessert we loved the Olive oil cake. The dark chocolate terrine got mixed reviews, but most of us don't like hazelnut so wrong thing to order. Waiter was nice. When is SLC this is a must!

They didn't have any solid vegetarian entrees and featured tallow in several of their vegetable…read moredishes. So really looking for guidance, I asked the server for vegetarian recommendations and then she came back that they had just gotten some lion's mane mushroom in and the chef could create a dish just for me also including rice and peppers. In fact, we saw him walk by our table with his hands full of said ingredients. I love that the feature local and seasonal ingredients and really showed off their scratch made capabilities by creating a unique dish on the fly. My favorite item was the mushroom toast!

I absolutely love Ruth's Diner. If you're looking to escape the city for a bit, this is the perfect…read morespot. Nestled in beautiful Emigration Canyon, it offers a peaceful setting where you can sit by the creek, enjoy the fresh air, and savor a delicious meal. The ambiance is hard to beat.. relaxed, scenic, and full of charm. Whether you're stopping by for breakfast, lunch, or dinner, it feels like a little getaway without having to travel far. The staff has always been friendly and welcoming, which makes the experience even better. Great food, beautiful surroundings, and a cozy atmosphere keep me coming back. This is one of my favorite places in the Salt Lake area.

We really wanted to like Ruth's Diner, especially because the setting is so beautiful. The canyon…read moreis lovely, and the flowers lining the walkways make for a pretty atmosphere. Unfortunately, the experience and food just didn't live up to the setting. We visited on a very hot day and chose an inside booth. We knew it was an old dining car and that it might be warm, and there was a fan, so we figured it would be okay. It wasn't. The booth was absolutely sweltering. By the time we realized just how uncomfortable it was, there was no one around to ask about moving. Then there were the flies--constantly landing on our food and drinks, which made the experience even less enjoyable. We ordered the Eggs Benedict and Ruth's Breakfast with pancakes. The Eggs Benedict was a major disappointment, especially given how much people rave about it. The hollandaise had virtually no flavor. A good hollandaise should have a bright, zesty, buttery flavor, but this was completely bland. The English muffin was doughy, and the bacon was overly thick and extremely salty. It was also served in an awkward little boat-shaped dish that made it difficult to cut and eat. I also have no idea what they do to their hash browns. They weren't crisp, had a strange orange color, and tasted almost like Rice-A-Roni. Maybe there's some kind of seasoning added, but whatever it is, it didn't work for us. Ruth's Breakfast wasn't much better. The hash browns had the same issues, and one of the pancakes was completely raw in the middle. To make matters worse, our syrup was forgotten, and we waited a very long time before anyone came back around to check on us. I could potentially overlook mediocre food if the price reflected it, but at around $19 a plate, I find the quality hard to justify. The interior looks charming in photos, but in person it felt more rundown than quaint. The service wasn't terrible, but it also didn't stand out in any positive way. I genuinely wanted to love this place. Given the beautiful location and unique setting, I thought it would be a great spot to take out-of-town guests. Unfortunately, after this experience, I wouldn't recommend it. The setting is worth seeing, but I wouldn't subject anyone to this meal.

Absolutely amazing! Attended a work dinner there this evening and all I can say is WOW!!! My elk…read moretenderloin may have been the best I have ever had. And everyone in the group loved their mill. It didn't matter if they had fish, beef, elk, or lamb. The service was great, the apps were delicious and the salad was fantastic. Wow just wow...

The setting was nice, the waiter was excellent. The food was not great. We got the following;…read more 1. The seared scallops- above average flavor and cooked well. 2. The pork belly- below average. 3. Bread was good, herb and pepper butter was not good, but once we got normal butter it was good. 4. The watermelon pallet cleanser was delicious. 5. The tuna tataki was below average. I actually only ate a few pieces and didn't finish the plate. Total let down for a $42 plate of tuna tataki. Very little flavor and the carrots and Brussels sprouts were under cooked and hard. 6. The Wagyu tenderloin- below average. There were more mushrooms than steak on the plate, and the balsamic compote was mediocre. 7. The salad that came out before the entrees was fine, not great but not terrible. 8. We finished with the crème brûlée which was also ok. Second best thing we ate. The main reason for such a low score was I had a massive headache after the dinner and went straight to bed. My wife was up all night on the toilet and throwing up. So for any good from the food and setting, the aftermath ruined the overall feel for this place.