Localz Bistro

#Justice4Karl I…read morewasn't going to leave a review on this place until I saw a Google Review shitting on the server Karl. Karl is one of the reasons me and my family have come back to Root'd because of the connection he has made with my children and the genuinely kind soul he is. While I can't speak for others, Karl has always provided us with an amazing serving experience and has really made us feel at home at Root'd, while the food is great, his service is what has always stood out to me here. Before other people go judging him on one shitty night he had they should realize that he is just trying his best and one bad night does not define Karl, because I have seen so much more out of him. Imagine if you judged everyone based on one night off their life? Doesn't seem very fair, does it. I have gone to Root'd long enough to know the consistency and value that Karl brings to this company, and I hope everyone else can realize that too. I love this place, the food, and the service, and genuinely just want to see the best for it. So, say it with me now, #Justice4Karl

Service was great and the food was just as good, i really like how the restaurant looks the designs…read moreand the overall atmosphere, my only issue was the food didn't really sit right with me :/ Had a stomach ache shortly after

Avocado Toast

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Breakfast Burrito - very garlicky, not my favorite

Cultivate Craft Kitchen

4.4(376 reviews)

3.7 mi

I loved this venue. I had been to The Cliff a few times but…read moremy first time at Cultivate. We ordered a few different appetizers like the pork belly with polenta , beet salad, chicken pops. We ordered a bottle of cab, which complemented the food. The staff was friendly and attentive.

Excellent service, delicious meal, fantastic space…read more Parking is a bit hectic but once you snag one you step into a lovely inviting space and will be greeted by lovely staff members. Our table of 3 opted for a few shareable and soup and it did not disappoint. We left full and packed leftovers ! BlackBerry mocktail was refreshing and a great option Cauliflower app (5/5) a huge portion, great crunch and perfect cauliflower to batter ratio. It was decently spicy without being overpowering and a fantastic very shareable option. We had 3 adults and still had about half left. Ginger carrot soup (4/5) was yummy but leaned a bit more pumpkin vine than carrot. Gnocchi starter (3/5) great consistency, but a bit too oily at least mine was and there wasn't much taste unless you snagged a bit of the meat with it Chicken lollipops (5/5) great taste and anther substantial share option.

Must get cauliflower appetizer

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Coconut Chai martini

Hoof & Vine

4.2(300 reviews)

2.4 mi

We come here periodically for celebrations and always look forward to returning. The atmosphere is…read moreromantic and consistent with fine dining. The service is always top notch, just as it was with Justin last night. I tried the bavette steak, which was juicy and full of flavor and I topped it with some garlic butter shrimp, which were also tasty. The tiburon salad was great, so were the side veggies and potatoes. My wife tried the elk, which was also delicious and didn't come off gamey as some venison does. We left full and loved every course of the meal.

I was blown away by my experience at Hoof & Vine. The food is consistently delicious, creative,…read moreflavorful, and clearly made with high-quality ingredients. Every dish we've tried has been a hit, and the presentation is always on point. The atmosphere is warm and inviting, perfect for a night out with friends or a special dinner. The staff is amazing, friendly, attentive, and genuinely makes you feel welcome. This place has quickly become one of my favorite spots, and I can't recommend it enough! The drinks were superb, the surf and turf is incredible and the funeral potatoes were out of this world!! I also have to mention the lobster Mac is worth the trip here alone, the crab cakes are perfection and the house made bread and spread are 10/10. I truly have no notes, this place just does it all right.

Restaurant ambiance

Lemon cherry sorbet "palate cleanser"

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Free Range Chicken Breast with lemon butter and the funeral potatoes. This is a split entree which we felt was plenty of food.

Tiburon Fine Dining

4.3(366 reviews)

2.3 mi

This is the best steakhouse in SLC in my opinion. The meat is so tender, the sauces completing…read moreeverything so beautifully. The servers are so professional. The ambiance is pretty upscale (dimmed lighting and everything). There is defiantly a dress code. I recommend coming here for anniversaries/birthdays/celebrations. The food is expensive, but soooooo worth it if you're celebrating something.

We visited Tiburon for our anniversary for the third year in a row, and it did not disappoint! Our…read moresitter fell through, so we called ahead and the staff told us our newborn and toddler were welcome! (They seated us in a corner away from the other occupied tables, and that way we didn't have to worry so much about disturbing other guests.) I got my usual--scallops, salmon, and chocolate mousse. This year we also tried the chicken and polenta appetizer, which was delicious (if heavier than we expected). Our meals also included the delicious house salad and cantaloupe sorbet, and the dessert was on the house for our anniversary! As usual, much of the fresh produce was grown onsite. The server told us the kitchen staff arrive early to pick what's needed. The atmosphere here is excellent. It's a small and exclusive space with beautiful red roses by the windows. We love how special this place feels and will definitely be back again!

Table for 4

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Interior

Francks

4.5(379 reviews)

4.2 mi

Their menu changes weekly so it's always exciting to see what their new burgers are every Thursday…read more My friends ordered their "gyro" burger and I ordered off the menu along with a few appetizers. I didn't try the gyro burger because it was very raw on the inside. It was lamb and wagyu but I prefer my burger meats to be cooked all the way through. My friends said it was sweet and it's probably because they glazed the bun. The fat bastard oysters were too big for my liking. There's also gelato on top which was weird because it made the oyster taste like it was partially frozen. I don't recommend this. The rolls tasted like biscuits. It was crumbly and it wasn't expected for a nice restaurant. The heirloom tomato pastry was my favorite dish of the night. The half sashimi trout was more like a stew in sweet sauce. The baby yellow potatoes were just added without any seasonings. Assuming it should soak in the sweet juices? I didn't care for it. Trout was good, but preferred that the skin was crispy, which was extremely soggy, drowned in the sauce. Server asked if I wanted bread to drink the sauce and sure. Why not. It may taste better with regular bread and it wasn't. You can also skip valet parking if you just walk an extra minute down the parking lot. I forgot what one of the desserts name but it was the one with butter cake. This was extremely sweet too with the gooey caramel sauce. The donut was ridiculously expensive at $16 with a little honeycomb decoration. Nothing special with the desserts. Overall, everything is sweet here. Their menu is a lot and I feel like the burger menu can be a little too much and trying too hard to be fancy.

Just returned home from a phenomenal experience. Everything about my meal was nothing short of…read moreextraordinary. The dining room is so cozy. Our server, Wendy was great! The meal was delicious. We started off with the crispy Brussels sprouts - to say it's the best Brussels sprout I've ever had would be an understatement. The texture of them is out of this world, the apple cider vinegar that glazes them is perfect. The sweet acidity of that glaze is an incredible accompaniment to the sprouts, almonds, and cheese. Next we shared the celeriac blue cheese emulsion and wedge salad. The emulsion was delicious. The herb vinaigrette on our salad was delightful. I ordered the wagyu for my entree and to put it simply - it was a joy to eat. The plating was beautiful. Every part of the dish was sensational. My boyfriend ordered the lamb shank and the lamb fell off the bone and the potato it was served with was unbelievable! I felt so joyful during my entire dinner service. It is most certainly one of the best meals I have ever had. Highly, highly, recommend. Cannot wait to come back.

Waiting area

Lamb shank

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Wagyu steak

Tin Roof Grill

3.7(545 reviews)

1.8 mi

Fantastic dinner! We came here before a show at the hale and it was delicious! It had been a long…read moreday so I wanted a nice meal the staff was very friendly and accommodating the vibe is nice but there is a bar area so be warned if you're coming with children you may have to wait a bit longer for a table in the non bar area. It had a great menu with all the gluten free items clearly marked! I had a lemonade mocktail that was delicious but sadly no refills. I ordered the ribeye and it was cooked perfectly honestly the best ribeye I've had in Utah. My mom had the lettuce wraps and my sister got their pizza. We were all very happy with our meal! Honestly a great find! I would come back in a heartbeat!

We pulled up to Tin Roof Grill right at 5pm and I'm not kidding... we thought it might be closed…read more Completely empty. Quiet. Slightly questionable vibes. Fast forward one hour later? Not a single open table. PACKED. And honestly... now I get it. I'll be real--I went in a little unsure. Most of the reviews are a few years old, and while there are photos posted by the owner, they don't say what anything is (which made ordering a bit of a guessing game). A few things I asked about were actually old specials... which was a little disappointing. BUT--this is where it turned. Our server went out of his way to ask the kitchen if they could recreate a taco salad I saw in one of the photos... and they said yes. Immediate gold star. And when the food came out?? Massive. Like... borderline shocking portions. My taco salad was on a giant Navajo taco base and LOADED--cheesesteak-style meat, fajita onions, peppers, lettuce, tomato, avocado, chipotle dressing, salsa... every bite was so good. And somehow it all stayed in place (which if you've ever fought a falling-apart taco salad, you know matters ). My husband got the fish and chips and I'm usually not a fish and chips girl--but this?? I'd order it myself next time. Flaky, moist fish with the crispiest, lightest batter. So, so good. We finished with cheesecake (raspberry key lime + blueberry sour cream). They were good and fresh, but not quite as wow as the entrees--just wished they were a little creamier and the key lime had more tang. But overall? We walked in unsure... and left already planning what we'd order next time. Safe to say: totally unexpected, totally impressed, and 100% coming back.

Navajo Taco Salad (specialty item) without dressing on it- to show the proportions! Huge! 5 star!

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Raspberry Keylime Cheesecake - 3 star!

Café Bistro at Nordstrom

4.4(71 reviews)

4.7 mi

It's been a very long second since I've been to this cafe, for some reason I just remember it being…read morea bit better than what it was this last time. I used to get the cilantro lime salad and even recall it being one of my favorite salads, so much so that I took a picture of it back in the day so I could remember what it was so I could get it again etc. this last time I went I got the salad, it was fine but it wasn't remotely as good as I remember it to be. I added asparagus and for some reason it came out to about $25 for the salad which seemed a bit high for what it was. The service is still great, ambiance felt like it was getting a little shaggy, not sure if it's just the years of the building but it had a somewhat almost unkept vibe going on with a couple crooked tables. The salad was fine but just wasn't what it used to be- I'll have to try something else next time.

I really like the soups here, especially the tomato soup. This was my first time trying the crab…read moresoup; it was pretty good! I've been eating at Nordstrom cafes since I was young, but this was my first experience at this location. The menu has a lot of options. However, I wasn't that hungry so I got some cups of different soups. The service was decently fast and my server was kind. However, they were not too attentive when it came to refilling water. I like the environment - located inside one of my favorite shops, Nordstrom!

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Elixir Lounge

4.4(104 reviews)

4.2 mi

This place will do in a pinch but frankly it didn't float my boat. The bartender was way overworked…read moreas he was the only person serving tables in addition to tending bar. Next time I'll head to the Bandits' Grill & Bar.

I stopped by tonight for drinks with some friends and was happy with our experience. The nice lady…read morewho took care of us was bubbly and cheerful and she checked on us appropriately. I noticed there was a paint night activity going on-it looked like fun! There were several people at the bar enjoying themselves and everyone was behaving nicely. It's not a rowdy bar, much more of an after-work or business traveler crowd. In addition to a drink, I snagged an order of fries since I was starving. Don't judge. Wine and fries make an excellent dinner. And it was delightful.

Patio seating

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Have your Birthday party at Elixir

Montauk Bistro

4.4(153 reviews)

4.1 mi

Food was delicious! I got the French dip and it was the best I've ever had! Will be coming here…read moreagain!

This is a cute old house turned into a cozy restaurant. From what I could see, there was one lady…read morerunning the show-she might have had a helper in the kitchen, but it wouldn't surprise me if she was also the one preparing the food. However, even though it was a small "staff," service was top notch and welcoming. I enjoyed an order of Pad Thai while my dining partner had the Red Curry. We both acknowledged that the dishes were different than we had experienced in other restaurants in the past. Not bad, just different....unexpected. My Pad Thai had almost a tomato/sweet flavor to it. I'm not sure it's going to be my new favorite, but it was pleasant enough. I'd likely return, but I might try a different dish-maybe something new to me so I don't have a preconceived notion of what it "should" be like.

Pad Thai

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Mango Sticky Rice (dessert)

McAlister's Deli

3.8(64 reviews)

2.2 mi

Fresh healthy choices. Easy ordering, pleasant vibe. Had a pecan berry salad with fat-free…read moredressing.

Nice and clean place with great food combos emphasizing healthy eating. The serving sizes of the…read moresalads are huge, mind you -- I could've shared my club salad with my spouse.