This is a charming little space tucked in to 300 south. You might miss it but it's worth trying it out. The menu is delightfully as the space and the service is attentive but not annoying. We tried the funeral potato pave, a unique take on a classic Utah dish. Brussels sprouts were delicious and a must. For the mains we had, roasted chicken, duck gnocchi and the pappardelle. All tasty and different enough from what you think, that you should try it. Dessert was a cheesecake and butterscotch pudding. Definitely want to try their brunch menu, so I will be back. Make a reservation this place can fill up and parking in the back or on the street. read more

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My cousin and I were excited to attend Roux. We had walked past the restaurant on several occasions and 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. read more

Pretty cute vibe! Overall this place is super cute. We went for brunch so the menu was relatively limited, the food wasn't super hot when it came out so I was a little disappointed it was kind of cold. The banana bread was a hit at our table. I do wish they had more coffee options for operating at brunch. Our server was friendly but everything was a little slow. If you're okay with a slower brunch service this is the place to go! Overall I liked it and would definitely come back and try their dinner service! read more

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Mostly great food, but heavy-handed on the salt. We enjoyed our dinner at Roux last night. Our waitress, Alex, was an absolute treat from the moment we arrived-- seriously a gem of a human being. Our group of 6 attempted to order everything on the small menu and almost succeeded. Standout dishes were the potato pavé, trout ceviche, apple pecan salad, and hanger steak. I tried everything except for the chicken and pappardelle pasta. My trout entree was nice, but the farro that came on top of it was extremely salty. I also wasn't super impressed with the presentation. While we're on the topic of salt, my wife had the mushroom agnolotti, which may have been the saltiest dish I've tried in years. It was nearly inedible. I told Alex how salty these dishes were and she was apologetic and said she would relay the message to the kitchen. I hope they were receptive to the feedback. We all thought the cocktails were good, along with the bread & butter. The restaurant has a nice intimate vibe, fitting for a variety of occasions. Will I plan a return visit? Probably not soon. read more

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I was so pleasantly surprised with Roux, it's been a very long time since I've found a well done brunch spot in SLC and this is exactly what I've been hoping to find more of. Very well done food, potatoes and classic Benedict were good, gnocchi was great, though I feel like there could be more dynamic in the flavors -the sage really made the dish beautiful and we really enjoyed it. Ambiance is perfect, lots of thought put into it and had one of our favorite waitresses in awhile so service was above and beyond. I'm looking forward to coming back and trying dinner. We tried another spot the following weekend for brunch and wished we had of just gone back to Roux again lol. Thanks for putting in the thought, effort, and work to creating something beautiful for SLC. We'll definitely be back. read more

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Amazing food. Literally AMAZING. Farm to table and you can taste it. Everything was so flavorful and 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!!!! read more

What a quaint and cozy little space with some flavorful, quality food. The staff was so friendly and wonderful, it just took a long time for our food to come out. We actually came to try the burger, which they no longer serve during dinner, we were so bummed. We started with the Brussels sprouts and the potato pave. Brussels sprouts were amazing, the harissa spice gave them the perfect kick. The potato pave was so good, crispy outside, soft middle, au gratin on crack. Our table ordered many entrees to try a little of everything. Brown butter trout, trout was so good, but the faaro over powered the dish a little 5 spiced glazed chicken was delicious. Moist chicken, slightly crispy exterior, and the accompanying veggies were perfect. Hanger steak, was great, and the Demi glaze I could drink. They had a slow roasted pork special for that night, and everyone loved it! Papppardelle pasta with sausage was yummy, the thick pasta perfectly cooked. Local mushroom agnolotti- was our favorite pasta dish, rich, creamy, flavorful, incredible Potato gnocchi- excellent, so rich. I wish we had room for dessert, maybe next time, looks like we need to come back for lunch to get the burger. read more

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This was hands down the best dinner I've ever had in Salt Lake. If I could give Roux more than 5 stars, I would! We came on a Friday night and we couldn't believe this place wasn't packed with people with a line out the door. Get your butts to Roux people! The bread and butter came out quickly and was absolutely delicious. We started with the funeral potato pave with a crispy potato on a bed of the most delicious sauce I've ever had. So delicious we begged for the recipe and ordered a second one. My partner got the burger and said it was the best burger he's ever had in his life. I got the mushroom agnolotti and it was incredible. We ordered extra bread to dip in our leftover cheese sauce. There was indoor seating, and we chose to enjoy the night out on the patio, which was lovely. Our server was absolutely incredible. I can't wait to come back and have already told so many people about this place. Thank you for an incredible experience! read more

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Let me tell you... This food was some of the best food I've had in a very long time. I am a picky eater and when I sat down and saw this menu, I was super worried that I was not going to find anything to eat. There were spices that I didn't know, Sauces that I didn't know. But oh my goodness the food was so tasty. There were so many layers of seasoning. I had the chicken dish and the chicken was cooked to perfection. The Brussels sprouts and funeral potatoes were so good I could have eaten those for a meal only. Then the desserts?!?? I was so full but I had to keep eating!!! Everything we ate was absolutely delicious! I was so happy that my friend chose this place and I cannot wait to take people to this restaurant who come from out of town. read more

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Cute place for a fancier date night. Ambiance: Street parking but in one of those renovated homes. Very chill, romantic ambiance. Service: Quick and efficient. We got a wrong order of the pasta, but decided to keep the one we received since it was good! We requested a small sample of the one we ordered instead and they were more than willing! Food: so so good. Had the funeral potatoes which were crispy with a great sauce. They even gave us extra bread for the sauce. We had the mushroom pasta and steak which were fantastic flavor wise and portion wise. Overall, great place that I'll definitely be checking out again! read more

We came to enjoy my wife's birthday. She loves Roux because of its fresh ingredients and farm-to-fork nature. This trip didn't disappoint. The focaccia is always incredible. Made in house, you'll want to keep eating more and more of it. But save room for appetizers! I despise beats, but my wife made me try hers and I can honestly say I'm a beet-liever of their version which also had goat cheese. I enjoyed the pork belly that had a perfect crust to it and some Italian green sauce that was out of this world. For the entree I tried the Gnocchi. It was like a Time Machine of nostalgia that brought me back to my days in Uruguay. The sauce was reminiscent and the potato based dough of the pasta was nice. My wife ordered the flank and loved it paired with the broccolini. The flavors abound in all their dishes and create a culinary experience that you must come and try for yourself. read more

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The staff was very attentive and knowledgeable. Our server asked if we would like recommendations, when we said yes she spent time to explain popular dishes. The apps were delicious, we got the harissa Brussels sprouts and the pave potatoes. The Brussels sprouts were literally the best I've ever had! All four of us got different entrees and all were delicious. Then came dessert.... The basque cheesecake was good, BUT the sticky toffee carrot cake was amazing!!!! In all honesty I got back and just order the Brussels sprouts and carrot cake and be a happy man! read more

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Excited to try Roux but left disappointed. I miss Farm to Table restaurants from my home city, so was excited to try Roux. As we walked in, several people saw us but no one moved to welcome us or seat us. It was as awkward that no one acknowledged our arrival in such a small space. The beer offerings could also use some improvement. If Beer Advocate rates an offering less than 85, any folks who like a good beer aren't biting. Started with the Brussels Sprouts, but found them incredibly oily and too spicy. The water could t be refilled fast enough. If you don't like vegetables and want a vegetable then you'd like these. As a vegetable lover, I wanted some taste of sprout and green left! We also had the trout and agnolotti. The mushroom agnolotti was warm and comforting, rich and good depth - would order again. The trout , not so much. So salty it was hard to eat though I enjoyed the slaw. It is a whole fish but so many bones near the head, I would have preferred just the body. Overall meh. Would have to hear they've taken it to the next level I we were to return, We also noted several areas where pictures should've been but just the screws in the wall and an obviously dead plant in the corner- didn't bring the ambience we were hoping for. read more

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I love me a farm-to-table restaurant, especially close to home. Roux provides a modest menu of seasonal dishes, each one specially curated and selected for the best dining experience they can offer. Reservations are recommended, especially on the weekends, since it's a very small place. They've turned a darling old house into a restaurant and the intimate feeling adds to its charm. Service is welcoming and friendly, but not over the top or intrusive. The food was delicious and flavorful. I appreciate that they could make a modification for me and make a dish without cheese-often chefs take offense to that, and I apologize. But I didn't feel bad making this request here. My favorite part of the meal may have been the bread, surprisingly. I'm not certain what it was, but it was delectable. I had to restrain myself from eating more, otherwise I would spoil my appetite. read more

Roux SLC - Italian Near Me - Salt Lake City, Utah

Comfortable place with good food, service, and reasonable prices. !!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! read more

We love the farm-to-table freshness at Roux. The restaurant is set in a charming little house with a cozy, welcoming vibe. The menu is small, but everything our group tried -- four appetizers, three entrées, and two desserts -- was outstanding. The standout dishes for us were the potato pavé appetizer and the maple-glazed chicken. Absolutely delicious from start to finish! read more

We went to Roux in downtown SLC (515 E. 300 S.) for date night earlier tonight after seeing some positive reviews. Overall, we enjoyed the food and the service was amazing. Bread is complementary, and I was stoked because I love bread. We really loved our appetizers--the braised pork belly with maple poached pear ($16) and the funeral potato pave ($9). For our main courses, I enjoyed my pasta dish--the local mushroom agnolotti ($24). It was super pricey for the small portion. My husband was not a fan of the hanger steak ($38). I tried a bite and it was overly salty and tasted burnt. Being the trooper he is, he finished it anyway and we didn't complain. All the cocktails were good, but nothing to write home about. I'm not sure if I would come back. The place felt super cramped, the lighting was bright, the music was odd, and the dining room was super loud as it filled up. The treacherous parking lot has four spaces (we snagged one, being the second table to arrive at 5 p.m.), but plenty of street parking. I wouldn't recommend it for a romantic date night. They mentioned having weekend brunch, but the menu looked pretty basic so we're not sure if we'll go yet. read more

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This has gotta be one of the most underrated brunch spots in Utah. We had the roux breakfast which had home fries, eggs, sausage, and a biscuit. Eggs were prepared terrifically, the home fries were fluffy on the inside and crispy on the outside, the sausage tasted great as well. The freaking biscuit though, my gosh, amazing! Layers of buttery goodness. Do get it. Pancakes were also good, fluffy on the inside and crispy on the outside. read more

Roux SLC - Italian Near Me - Salt Lake City, Utah

Tried this place for my birthday on a recommendation from my sister who is a true foodie. She tends to be a harsher critic than most so when she told me I had to try this place I knew I had to go. It didn't disappoint. It's in a converted house. It's small and quaint. Lovely simple furnishings. The wait staff was exceptional and really added to the experience. They were knowledgeable and helpful with all of my many questions. We started with the funeral potatoes appetizer which is more like scalloped potatoes with a very fun flare. It's extremely rich and wonderful. Highly recommend. My entree was a fresh mushroom pasta dish with a garlic cream sauce and the first bite was fantastic. Knocked my socks off. It also was so rich I only had about 5 bites before I had to stop to save room for dessert. My partner got the sausage pasta dish which was excellent but I liked mine more. Everything was super fresh. We ordered a custard like dessert with a string chai flavor that was very smooth and also very rich. It was also fantastic but one of the best parts of the night was getting the bill. Let me tell you this great food was incredibly reasonably priced. With an appetizer, drinks, entrees and a dessert it was $100 for two of us. One of the best values I've experienced in Utah. It's a must try place. So good! read more

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My first time going to this cute restaurant that feels like a cozy home with beautiful ambience, paintings and chandeliers all around. The menu is limited, but i genuinely enjoyed every dish we got! The drinks were beautifully made as well. Really enjoyed the Brussels sprouts, would pre warn that the funeral potatoes are only a few bites for one person. I also loved the dishware they use. Would definitely recommend the hanger steak, its better than most steakhouses ive tried in utah. Also the risotto pasta was amazing. Would come back for a special occasion given the hefty prices but the food is worth trying at least once if you can afford to splurge a bit. read more

Roux SLC - Hanger steak - Italian Near Me - Salt Lake City, Utah

Appetizers were amazing. Waitress was great. Great ambience. We will definitely be back!

This is my second time coming to Roux and I loved my first time but this second go was even better. The Harissa Brussels Sprouts were cooked perfectly. Crisped but not charred. Insane flavor depth with more umami than I expected and the perfect spice and saltiness. The Hanger Steak was perfectly flavored and cooked. Not too spicy. Not too saucey. The sauce almost had a japanese fusion with chimichurri vibe. The tahini broccolini had a buttery and almost cheesy like crust coating that gave it the perfect bite every time. The risotto was well cooked, the sage had a lovely crisped texture and bite and the balsamic reduction gave it just the right amount of acid. It had a zesty refreshing flavor and paired great with our white wine. Also bonus points as someone who is gluten free and celiac they took the care to change their gloves when cooking and were accommodating with menu options and changes they could offer! All of these meals didn't require any alteration but they do have a gluten free pasta available for people which I appreciate read more

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service was great! staff was really nice and welcoming, food was pretty good but really salty. We got the smoked brussels sprouts as the appetizer and rainbow trout and both were extremely salty, I couldn't finish my fish. read more

Highly recommend. Delicious! Beautiful food and large portions. Great service, great drinks! Loved it! read more

Roux SLC - Funeral potatoes and beet salad - Italian Near Me - Salt Lake City, Utah

I'd give this more of a 3.5 stars if I could! The complimentary focaccia bread was really good and luckily held us down until our entrees came out about 40 minutes later. The appetizers were tasty, I really enjoyed the brussels sprouts and the funeral potato pave was good but quite small. We were a bit disappointed in the pasta dish sizes and weren't too blown away. The parking lot is also quite small, I believe there were only 3-4 spots. Staff was friendly and the atmosphere is nice! read more

Roux SLC - Pappardelle - Italian Near Me - Salt Lake City, Utah

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The food was fantastic! No complaints on flavor and presentation. We were seated right away and the water and focaccia came Out fast! It was beautiful inside and the wait staff was extremely polite and sweet. I didn't like that I was cold inside (for me...) and I wasn't offered any refills on my soft drink. It came in a can so I'm not sure if that's why bc they DONT offer refills (not sure.) we waited about 30minuted for our meal. But it was definitely worth the wait. Other than that I absolutely loved the place and would go again. They were really busy so I believe that's why our food took a little longer than we would've liked but the experience was still delicious and memorable. They even let us take 2 take away boxes of focaccia bread home. read more

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I've been here twice-- once for dinner and once for brunch. Both times were great. During dinner, we had the hot fried mushrooms and they were delicious. We also tried the focaccia and it was some of the yummiest focaccia I've ever tasted. Our entrees were a fennel sausage pasta dish and the pork chop. Both were stellar. I do wish the wine list had more options, but the experience overall was delightful. For brunch, we all ordered the eggs Benedict and WOW. It was one of the yummiest eggs Benedicts I have ever eaten. Their hollandaise sauce is out of this world. Also, get the cold brew-- all 4 of us got the cold brew and were pleasantly surprised by how tasty it was, and for a great price. The decor in here is super cute as well, and the staff are nice. It is definitely a great spot to take folks to if they are from out of town. We will absolutely be back! read more

Omg! I love this place! The ambiance is incredible, the food is delicious. They have a specialty drink selection and it is quite relaxing. Perfect spot for lunch with the ladies or date. My hubby found this for Mother's Day and I was impressed. Tried the eggs benee and the matcha, yum. If there was any inconvenience the staff was quick to adjust it. Very professional. read more

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If I could choose a 4.5 rating I would. This place has been on my list for a few months and is now a new local favorite. I shared the hummus, Brussels, steak and brownie dessert, enjoying all of them. I would run with a 5-star review but there were a few items that were far too salty. read more

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Stopped in for brunch. My partner enjoyed the Eggs Benedict and found it tasty and hot. I had the Roux Breakfast with a "flaky" biscuit and gravy. The gravy was quite good, flavorful and nice bits of sausage. The biscuit was small, square, and not flaky, it was crunchy and hard and tasted burned. The bacon was also over cooked, and was leathery rather than crispy. The eggs were cooked well. The hostess was friendly, but the server was disinterested, giving me an empty salt shaker when I asked for salt. The place was well decorated and quiet, however I don't see myself going back. read more

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Y'all I'm obsessed with this place. The food was incredible. Not pictured is the focaccia that I absolutely devoured and, of course, my go to which is the brownie. The team is so wonderful. Sarah is the reason I kept coming back. She has always been so warm and friendly. It definitely feels like a neighborhood spot. It's super cute, super clean. You don't find places like this anymore. read more

Roux SLC - Roasted Baby Carrots - Italian Near Me - Salt Lake City, Utah

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Would love to give this place the 5 stars its food and decor/ambiance clearly deserves. Went for Sunday brunch, and of the 15 tables, 2 were taken. There was one person acting as host, server, busser, bartender etc. everything but cooking. It took over 20+ min to be seated in the almost empty restaurant. As you can imagine, every part of ordering took similar lengths of time, despite the effort of our Swiss army Server. Would love to visit again, but honestly doesn't feel like this place will be around much longer. As we were getting ready to leave, we watched a table of 6 get turned away about an hour and 15 min before they close and what hours to come back. What a shame. read more

Visted Roux for the first time last night for my boyfriend's birthday with high expectations as the menu looked great online (they had a different menu upon getting there, website hadn't been updated but no big deal) but I felt a little underwhelmed. The dining room we were in was cosy and quaint. We arrived to our reservation early but still had to wait 20 ish minutes to be seated. (Busy Friday night so also not a huge deal) We got a drink while we waited, I got the Caramel Apple-tini and my boyfriend ordered the Maple & Sage Elixir. Mine definitely tasted like a caramel apple! Personally not my favorite but good for anyone who likes really sweet drinks and my date loved his. We started with the Funeral Potato Pave and really enjoyed it. Our entrees is where we started to feel disappointed. After almost a 45 minute wait, we got the Hanger Steak & The Tonkatsu Pork Loin. My steak was cold and the flavor wasn't good enough for me to ask for it to be reheated. My boyfriend's pork loin had a better flavor profile but was incredibly dry. I'd say both of them are skippable. We finished with the brownie and ice cream, which my bf liked, and our server was sweet enough to add a candle for his birthday. Overall, pretty middle of the road and not anything to write home about but I will probably give it another try when the menu changes again. Thanks! read more

Ambiance was great, service was great. The food was good but not worth the high prices, in my opinion, especially considering how small the portions were. It's worth a try if the prices don't dissuade you. read more

Roux SLC - Menu - Italian Near Me - Salt Lake City, Utah

A lovely dinner with exceptional service. My only gripe is that the cocktail was a little weak and I wish that had more wine options (especially with serving pasta). Overall, this is a nice dinner with great service. The entrees offer a nice blend of various ingredients that I haven't seen often paired together. If you're wanting a fun date night with solid food, I'd suggest this one read more

Delicious food. Even better service, Kai was a complete gem. Will be back soon. Recommend 10/10.

Keeping my original review pasted below, which was 2 stars. I updated it from 2 stars to 3 because we went back and the food was much better, but the cocktails are literally the worst in Utah. We are very active in the restaurant/bar scene here and can't think of worse cocktails we have ever had, anywhere. The food honestly kicks @ss - the focaccia was phenomenal, the pappardelle pasta (very rich), the katsu pork loin, and the funeral potatoes were all awesome. But the cocktails are such a sore here, I even hesitate to give a 3 star review. Get a beer or wine. Original review: Putting this review nere to get managements attention because I think this place has a lot of potential. The food was actually great, aside from the fact that it came out a bit cold and on a cold plate, which makes a steak subpar very quickly, among the other dishes. We ordered old fashioneds and they were the worst cocktails either of us had ever had, so we got a bottle of wine to share afterward. The cocktails were vaguely distinct from water - non exaggeration. Our server also didn't know we were in their section so nobody came to our table for 25 minutes after we were seated. I had to proactively flag down another server walking past to place our drink order. If they can get a bit more organized, hire an actual bar tender, and figure out how to get hot food out on hot plates, this place can fill a unique void in the Utah food read more

First visit to Roux and we would return in a heartbeat. We enjoyed the polenta fries appetizer, trout and pork entrées. Paige was an attentive yet non-intrusive server. Inviting décor and seating. read more

We've followed Adam across a lot of restaurants for a lot of years. We've always loved his cooking. The food we had was uniformly excellent. Coming was like old home week. Everyone we interacted with from the front desk to server were people we've dealt with at other places. Even the table next to us was people we know from other places we go. The service was excellent and the room was wonderful. Chef Adam really found a perfect location. Our funeral potatoes were cooked perfectly. The Brussel Sprouts were excellent. For mains we had the Trout, Lamb shank and Pastrami steak. The trout was the star of the show, but everything was excellent. By leaving the trout whole, we were able to dig out the tiny cheeks, and as is always the case, it's the best nugget. The Basque cheesecake was a perfect way to finish the meal. read more

Loved this place. I ordered the biscuits & gravy and was quite surprised when they brought out a soup. Good soup. Fast service. Neat brunch. read more

Roux SLC - Biscuits & gravy - Italian Near Me - Salt Lake City, Utah