I absolutely love Ruth's Diner. If you're looking to escape the city for a bit, this is the perfect spot. 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. read more

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We really wanted to like Ruth's Diner, especially because the setting is so beautiful. The canyon is 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. read more

First time visiting SLC and we were told by Yelp that we absolutely couldn't leave without trying Ruth's Diner and Yelpers were 100% right! It's tucked away in this gorgeous canyon just a quick drive from downtown, so you get these amazing mountain views right from the patio. The whole setup is super unique since the diner is literally built out of an old 1930s trolley car. Come hungry, because they start you off with these massive, fluffy biscuits that are out of this world. Such a fun, laid-back spot with incredible comfort food. Definitely a must-visit if you're exploring Utah! read more

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Ruth's Diner offers one of the best outdoor dining areas I've come across in my 25 years of living in the SLC area. There's a back patio that's surrounded by trees offering ample shade and a quiet, pleasant dining experience (some nights during the summer there is live music). The menu boasts a variety of primarily American comfort foods (soups, steak, salmon, meatloaf, etc.), but salads and tacos are also options. And don't skimp on the dessert -- the chocolate malt pudding is famous and is quite tasty. The service was also terrific -- very friendly and attentive throughout! While it's a little out of the way to come regularly, I can definitely see myself putting this in the rotation of places to frequent, especially because of the ambiance. read more

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I Went here with coworkers for a double engagement celebration. The biscuits and jam are complimentary and are mouth-wateringly delicious. We sat outside on the patio. The patio has an adorable shade garden and heaters with ample seating. Our waiter was super attentive. I got the daily special, it was a little more expensive than most meals at $ 21.99, it included an egg scramble with a warm tortilla, and pinto beans as a side. My favorite thing about this experience was the surrounding mountains coated in Fall colors and the crisp Fall breeze making outdoor seating blissfully comfortable. Our table got mimosas and those were an asset to brunch, perfect for celebrating multiple good things happening on our team this season. read more

Ruth's Diner - Diners Near Me - Salt Lake City, Utah

Beautiful ambiance. The patio is relaxing and well shaded. At 72 degrees, breakfast on the patio was a gift. The service was wonderful, friendly, and prompt. The food is okay, not great, excluding thier "mile-high" biscuits. I don't know what magic they do to make baking powder biscuits so moist. But they are heavenly! This coming from a person who doesn't really like breads. We'll be back, we've been going there for decades. read more

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I have been visiting Ruth's for near 30 years. It is in such a magical location it brings joy into my life to be there. The live music in the summer time and just a fun place to Share a meal of food. To me the service has always been medium but the location made it still well worth it. I hate to write this but I feel like the quality of food has gone down considerably, to the point where the service and quality of food and the value is not there for me anymore. If some suggested we go and get an appetizer and a few drinks I would be the first one there. read more

Ruth's Diner - Cheers - Diners Near Me - Salt Lake City, Utah

Everything you could ever want from a diner. An absolutely massive menu makes it easy to find something you're in the mood for. Portion sizes were great, as was the quality of the food we got and the customer service of the employees. We were sat directly in front of a massive picture of Ruth herself, and I must say, it really added to the vibe of the experience. read more

Ruth's Diner - Ruth's classic recipe corned beef hash - Diners Near Me - Salt Lake City, Utah

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Haven't been here in years, but his place has such a great vibe especially in the summer months. Great drive up the canyon is also a vibe. I prefer the brunch menu but the lunch is also real good. It's a must!! read more

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This is a unique, historic spot in a beautiful area. Unfortunately, we didn't have a good experience here: We came here as a graduation meal for a family member. My husband has dietary restrictions that make eating at diners difficult for him, but we were outvoted. Luckily there was one dish he could eat--the steak and eggs. The steak usually comes with teriyaki, but he asked for it without as he cannot have added sugars in his food. After a while, the servers/staff brought out half our food. The other half apparently wasn't in the system, so they had to retake half the table's orders. Meanwhile, my husband's steak was covered in teriyaki, so we had to ask for it to be remade. The rest of the food eventually came out, along with my husband's steak, which was once again covered in teriyaki sauce. They finally got it right on the third try, at which point everyone else was almost done eating. I got a turkey sandwich with pasta salad. The pasta salad was incredible, but the turkey sandwich was sadly bland. I couldn't even taste the mayonnaise. Overall, I don't see any reason we would ever come back. read more

Ruth's Diner - Fresh Turkey & Avocado Sandwich with pasta salad - Diners Near Me - Salt Lake City, Utah

Brunch in a trolly car - a unique experience with a delicious menu. Every dish comes with a Mile High biscuit which is heavenly. So fluffy and perfectly dense. Your taste buds get a treat right off the bat! I love the Pulled Pork Benedict. I am a big Eggs Benedict fan and was intriuqed by how unique this dish was. The corn bread mixed with the BBQ pulled pork and eggs + hollandaise sauce was the perfect combo. If I find myself back in SLC, I'll be sure to come back just for this dish. Servers were so friendly and prompt, taking great care of us. Don't miss this spot - just a short drive outside SLC! read more

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We had a fun, wonderful experience at Ruth's yesterday upon arriving in SLC! A friend suggested that we visit for brunch, it was a great call! Special shout out to the Lovely "Willa", our server, and she was one of the best servers I've had in a long time. Friendly, accommodating, & made great suggestions on drinks and food. My friend got a yummy "Ruth's breakfast" with eggs, French toast, crispy hashbrowns, bacon, and scrambled eggs :-) I enjoyed a fresh roasted turkey (real turkey, not the store-bought deli meat that's bad for you that everybody claiming to have fresh turkey sandwiches is serving in place of the real thing! ) The sandwich also had fresh Avocado, provolone cheese & was served on perfectly toasted sourdough. It was DELICIOUS! We each enjoyed a fun cocktail; and it was just a great time!! Wish we could've stayed and went to the cool brewery Nextdoor, but we had to get on the road :-) read more

My friends and I went here as a last meal to end our trip and it couldn't have been more of a cherry on top! I wish I could remember our waitresses name she was SUCH a sweetheart. In fact, all of the staff were warm and welcoming. The restaurant itself is in a scenic area. It has a cozy cabin feel. I got the eggs Benedict and we shared an order of the orange cream cheese cinnamon french toast. Both were amazing. The eggs were especially poached well. The hash browns were crispy and plentiful. The French toast was tangy and filling. Be wanted the portions are HUGE. We didn't do as much damage as we hoped. If I ever make it back to SLC, I will for sure make another visit. read more

Ruth's Diner - Eggs Benedict* - Diners Near Me - Salt Lake City, Utah

Up Emigration Canyon a little ways, Ruth's Diner is simply iconic - operating since 1930. The history itself is reason to go and your table may well be in the old SLC Trolley car. The service was super friendly and fast: a nice casual spot. The food covers diner standards with *very* generous portions. It's only a few turns up the canyon from Sugar House, but seems to be almost set in another time. Head on up :) read more

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The food here isn't anything special. It's slightly better than IHOP. The only thing that this restaurant has going for it is the outdoor seating scenery. The servers are pretty good, but my water was empty for the majority of my meal. read more

Ruth's Diner - Fresh Atlantic Salmon Hash* - Diners Near Me - Salt Lake City, Utah

3.5 stars. Good service, and food was pretty alright. Coffee was good but heater was not that effective. Overall it is a good spot for a nice breakfast and good history. read more

Lived in Utah all my life and I've never been here before, until a few weeks ago. What a fun and charming place to eat. The breakfast was awesome. We were out on the patio and it was perfect. Even had a cute squirrel roaming around. Definitely will be back. read more

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My bf and I went for a fun brunch on a fall Saturday morning and, as expected, it was super busy. We were able to get seated immediately as long as we chose indoor seating, so we did. Honestly I think it would've been worth it to wait for the outdoor seating since it was relatively warm outside and the live music really set some vibes! As for food, we both got the eggs Benedict, but my bf got a regular and I got a pulled pork. He liked his, I really liked mine. Their pulled pork is delicious! I'm not sure I would say it's the best eggs Benedict I've had in this area, but it was definitely good. The hash browns were a little soggy, we wish they would've been crispier. I will say, we almost got full on just the biscuits with the raspberry jam on the table. Super good! read more

Ruth's Diner - Pulled Pork Benedict (front) and Eggs Benedict (back) - Diners Near Me - Salt Lake City, Utah

My mom, aunt and cousin came here for lunch and we had a great time. It was super stuffy in the restaurant (early August) so we opted for a patio table next to a mister and with an umbrella and it was perfect! I had the hummus platter and asked for substitutes for the 2 meet items - just extra of whatever else was on the plate and they were able to oblige, which I really appreciated. The hummus was amazing, as was EVERYTHING else on the plate. Oh my gosh! So tasty! My aunt had the veggie wrap, which looked amazing and she really liked. My cousin had French toast and my mom had the beet salad. They both really liked what they got too. We all enjoyed the drive to the restaurant and the pretty view too. The food was reasonably priced and we will definitely go back again! read more

Ambiance is wild!! Nestled between mountains, I could only imagine how beautiful outside seating for dinners around sunset must be!. Waitress was absolutely lovely and the food did not disappoint. Did not taste like franchised food. Everything had a very authentic taste and the biscuits were even better I imagined!! read more

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Food quality: 5/5 Service: 5/5 Cleanliness: 5/5 Value: 5/5 The drive up the canyon is such a vibe especially during the fall with the colors changing. Today did not disappoint! We quickly got in and the hostess did give us a heads up that the outside tables have been getting bees/wasps and if we wanted to move inside, it would only be possible if tables were available and if it was before our food. We made the decision to stay inside and I'm glad we did. Our server was great! She was attentive and also could tell our group of 4 wanted to chat so she gave us a bit more time after our meal to finish our conversations which I appreciated. I forgot how delicious the free biscuits are with the raspberry jam that they give you upon sitting down. They're so good, fluffy and very filling. I got the 3 egg omelette (substitute egg whites) with spinach, mushroom, cheese and add hashbrowns. My husband got the chile verde omelette. Both omelettes were great! read more

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We were lucky to beat the lunch rush by arriving at 11:30am on a weekday and were seated immediately. With both breakfast and lunch, the menu is long. Because I wanted to eat one of the enormous flaky biscuits dropped off at our table (ZOMG), I opted for breakfast with the quiche of day (mushroom and artichoke). It comes with a generous fruit salad. Hubby went with the meatloaf burger for lunch. It was okay. The hot apple cider is sweet. Service was pretty fast, although we never felt rushed. Gender-segregated restrooms. Free parking lot. The main entrance is not wheelchair accessible, but the patio and rear entrance are. read more

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Sausage & two scrambled eggs w a side of hash browns & smoked salmon omelette! Both were delicious. I love coming to this diner. The food is always great and service is excellent. We had Adam as our waiter and he is so KIND and helpful! He is exactly why people love coming to this diner, the staff is incredible. read more

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Wow! Incredible location, saw a ton of wildlife on the mountain. Food was awesome and service was above board! Will definitely go back!

What a great diner/cafe. You can take the measure of a food joint's menu by how well and different they do the staples you've been getting for decades. Like I've had hashbrowns all my life, but the hashbrowns here were fantastic. Loose and fresh, without the hard exterior crust that other restaurants like to do. The same too with their fish sandwich. I was kind of bummed that Red Trout is not a lunch option like it is for breakfast and dinner. But this sandwich was a nice substitute with its crispy but not too crispy batter and flaky interior. This was a good second choice. I like the aesthetics here too. It's got a good rustic and homey environment. And the service was pretty cool, even substituting fries for my beloved hash browns and checking up on us regularly. The best compliment I can give to this place is that this kind of place that I wish I had close to me. I'm always looking for solid diners near me and now I have the template for exactly what kind. read more

Ruth's Diner - Leave a little room for naïveté Fried Pollack Sandwich w/ hash browns from #ruthsdiner - Diners Near Me - Salt Lake City, Utah

I love that this restaurant sits in the mountains and have a great outdoor patio seating so you can enjoy the fresh air surrounding you. It definitely gets busy for brunch if you want to sit outside, on a nice sunny warm day. Came to brunch with my family and we waited about 20 minutes which isn't bad. I got the burger, great size! I feel like it should have a special sauce and it would be a hit. Fries were perfect and crispy! I tried my nephews cinnamon French toast I believe and it was unbelievably delicious. I would definitely be back! read more

Ruth's Diner - Diners Near Me - Salt Lake City, Utah

Great spot, got a table for 4 right away after walking in on a Sunday, ordered the pancakes scrambled eggs and hashbrowns. Loved the pancakes, the eggs tasted a little like powdered eggs but perhaps they added milk and I don't really mind that texture. Hashbrowns were also some of the best I've had at a diner. Would return! read more

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Ruth's Diner in the canyon is such a cute little spot, perfect for a date night. The atmosphere feels warm and inviting, with that classic diner charm and a touch of cozy romance. The food was genuinely good, flavorful, well-prepared, and just the right portions to leave you satisfied without feeling stuffed. Our server was super friendly and attentive, which made the experience even better. I was honestly a little shocked by how few beer options they had, especially being so close to a big brewery. If you are hoping to pair your meal with a local brew, you might be a bit disappointed. That said, the food, service, and ambiance more than make up for it. It is a great choice if you want a relaxed, charming dinner spot in a beautiful setting. read more

Great outdoor mountain atmosphere. Food was really good service was good. Loved the live music read more

Ruth's Diner - Patio - Diners Near Me - Salt Lake City, Utah

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I got the flank steak and I should have read it better. But to be fair the item doesn't make sense. It just wasn't good. So the steak is really covered in teriyaki. And it's not like the no bettahs, it's super runny watery sauce and it didn't taste well. If it was a light drizzle it might have been better. Beside the dish the place is a great place to eat at with a good scenery. read more

Ruth's Diner - Diners Near Me - Salt Lake City, Utah

Great spot! The food was really good and definitely bang for the buck. Service was friendly and attentive, which made the experience even better. The ambiance and decor are exactly what you want in a classic diner--nostalgic and welcoming. Felt like stepping back in time in the best way. Would definitely come back! Steak, meatloaf, and chicken fried steak in the photo. read more

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Delicious mac 'n cheese plus a complimentary biscuit. This is one of my favorite comfort food diners in Salt Lake City. Plus, the staff are all so friendly. There's a reason this place is always busy. They must be doing something right since they've been around since 1930! read more

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Always classic, Ruth's hits the spot. All of our entrees were spot on. Two challenges were 1- the biscuits were served with cold butter, couldn't spread it at all. 2- the waiters didn't really speak English. Definitely not the same top notch service but the food made up for it. read more

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The diner is located up the mountain great scenery the host and server were welcoming and attentive. The famous biscuits and raspberry jam were fresh and authentic. I enjoyed Ruth's! read more

Ruth's Diner - Famous Biscuits - Diners Near Me - Salt Lake City, Utah

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Charming diner that is beautiful both inside and outside. We sat indoors, which was very hot. We could see that the hostesses were on their phones 80% of the time that we dined in (not a good look). Our server seemed friendly but we noticed he didn't check in on us as often as other tables. So unfortunately, we didn't receive and couldn't ask for the raspberry jam (to pair with our biscuits) that was brought out to other tables right next to ours. It looked delicious and would've been nice to try as I'm reading now in other reviews that it's super delicious. Our portion sizes were large, but the food tasted bland and unseasoned. I think this diner brings a lot of nostalgia for folks, but the quality of food and service were lacking for us. read more

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Everything was delicious Highly recommend The biscuits and jelly are super good too read more

the patio, the fried pickles, the canyon location, the varietyyyyy. ok but i'm still giving 4 stars because smoked salmon salad was underseasoned and the wait is long. but still will be back for the fried pickles. read more

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I LOVE THIS PLACE! With that said it has the best biscuits I ever had they are so fresh .. and I love the strawberry jam.. Service is always good .. I love that they have a patio (we all agree on that) their eggs Benedict are so good so far I have fried the pull pork and the CFS one.. both delicious., read more

Ruth's Diner - Chicken Fried Steak Benedict* - Diners Near Me - Salt Lake City, Utah

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I've decided my favorite things about Ruth's Diner is their patio and their breakfast. We visited for dinner and it was too windy for the patio and the dinner was so-so. The Roasted Red Pepper Hummus appetizer was the highlight. The turkey and avocado sandwich was bland and the fries weren't warm. The low-light was the Baked Macaroni and Cheese - it was tasteless and I would not order again. Next time I come back - I will make sure it's for breakfast and that the patio is available! read more

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I've come here several times moved away and then came back to visit SLC and it's just as good if not better. Big portions of delicious food and their fruit cup is actually a good mix! I settled in the chilaquiles with chorizo and it was a fight to clean my plate and I can put it down! The diner is in a beautiful location there in emigration canyon. Our server was a lot of fun full of character and all of the other customers and patrons that frequent the establishment are also so kind and friendly. And perhaps completely random but - they've got a nice restroom! That matters to some folk. read more