I like supporting local business especially while traveling sometimes you have to go to the chain but sometimes you don't. In this instance so glad I didn't Sauce Boss was amazing. We chose it because it was close to the hotel how lucky are we. We went with a group of five. We ordered three entrees and a side of wings. The wings were our starter and they were fantastic black and wings are great highly recommend. My wife and I split the fried chicken with a side of mashed potatoes and gravy and the cornbread it was absolutely fantastic cannot speak highly enough. My mom and dad split the shrimp and grits which they also said was great I did try the grits they were lovely, gooey, cheesy awesomeness. My sister had the kale salad as she needs gluten-free options it was easily the largest most fantastic looking kale salad I've ever seen, and she said it was great. The last thing I would probably comment on is the sauces with a name like sauce boss it better have good sauce and it did. Each and every sauce was unique from others I've had but didn't disappoint all where extremely tasty I especially like the spicy one that came with the fried chicken. At this restaurant they don't have salt and pepper on the table and for good reason everything was spiced and seasoned very well. As for service, our server was very attentive, very kind, made great suggestions and all that being that we came in within a half an hour, 45 minutes of closing, you can't beat that!!! If you want boring food don't eat here. If you want the same plain Jane thing you find at every other chain, don't eat here! On the other hand, if you want amazingly tasty food, service and sauces and a good story to tell eat here!!! read more

Draper, Utah Southern food? Fried catfish? All in the middle of Utah? I had to try it. This is a sit down and order restaurant. Very casual inside, white walls with metal chairs and concrete floor. Very simple. Very small space. About 14 tables. I have food, allergies, and the waitress answered all of my questions. But then she sent the chef/owner, Julius, over to talk with me. Pleasant man from Chicago. But his recipes are all from his family who lived in the South. I ordered the fried catfish which is accompanied with two sides. I chose the candied yams and the mac & cheese. My husband ordered the fried chicken with mashed potatoes, potatoes, and gravy and the macaroni and cheese. Both plates are served with a slice of cornbread with a large honey butter smothered on top. The food came out very hot. The breading on the catfish is very thick and a lot of spices. I was pleasantly surprised when I cut my catfish and discovered it was deboned and tender. The mac & cheese was creamy and the candied yams were super sweet. Just the way I prefer them. They did seem a bit runny, but the flavor was good. The fried chicken was unbelievably moist. The breading was thick and crunchy. The mashed potatoes were of course, homemade with spices, and the brown gravy is chicken based. The cornbread was delicious. Comes with a slab of honey butter. I only wish it was served warm. It would've made the experience perfect. The food portions are large. The food has wonderful flavor with the perfect spice and southern heat. I would definitely recommend this restaurant and I would give it 4.8 stars. The only two things that brought it down from a perfect score were the cornbread being cold, and the restaurant was not a cozy feel. Please come check this restaurant out and meet Julius. read more

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I mean, I thought I reviewed this place immediately after I went, because in my head there are rave reviews. At the risk of being stoned to death, I will preface this by saying I am not a "comfort food" enthusiast. My husband served an LDS mission in the south, so he loves it. I came here to try something new but mostly to do something he was excited about. I'm so glad I did. We showed up on a Friday night at a pretty busy time, just after 6. There were people waiting, but we only probably waited 15 or 20 minutes before being seated toward the back of the restaurant by the restrooms. The place is comfortable and welcoming--brightly lit and clean. Our server was absolutely stellar, and I wish I could remember her name. But it was clear she enjoyed her job and loved the food as she raved about every item we chose. My husband got the red drink, which was good, but not really my thing. Our food came out quickly. I got chicken fried chicken with mac and cheese and sweet potatoes. I enjoyed all of it quite a bit. My husband got fried chicken with greens and black eyed peas. He loved all his food. He was a little disappointed that the chicken was boneless; I'm not sure why this is a priority for him as I am not versed in soul food. Honestly, I don't have anything bad to say. It was all around a great experience. If you haven't been here--do it soon. read more

Sauce Boss Southern Kitchen - Fried chicken, black eyed peas, greens - Southern Near Me - Draper, Utah

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I've been here many times and have enjoyed every dinner I've eaten here! The staff are warm and friendly, Chef Julius frequently comes by to say hello to guests, and it's a great place to have a massive meal and relax. I love that you start off with the pork rinds and sauce at the beginning, and I always order the house red drink (free refills!). I've had the chicken fried chicken, catfish, and shrimp and grits as mains; and different combinations of the collard greens, candied yams, and golden splendor as sides. Whatever you order, the flavors and textures shine, and the portions are HUMONGOUS. The food is a great value and so, so delicious. You'll leave feeling full, with a second meal, and with the desire to come back again tomorrow. read more

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I really enjoyed this place. Not too expensive ($55 for two, including dessert). The shrimp sandwich was great (a bit skimpy on the sauce so I asked for a side of it; very tasty) and the grits were great. I loved the cornbread. It was so sweet. Mac and cheese was awesome. We were intrigued by the sweet potato cheesecake so we got it and I have to say, it worked. It almost tasted like candy corn candy. I really liked it a lot. Service was good too. I'd for sure go back again. read more

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Turned out to be one of the best meals I've had in some time. Seven of us went to sauce, boss they accommodated us quickly and had great service! Each of us ate something different on the menu. Everything is prepared fresh. The fried green tomatoes were delicious, hot and perfectly cooked. The fried chicken was moist and savory, the catfish fresh and tender, not frozen. And the pork chop too delicious. I honestly wish the sides came out family style because they are so good. I would've liked to have tried them all. I definitely plan on going back!!!! I have to go back! I didn't have room to eat dessert this go around. The dining room was nice and clean, with a quaint style. read more

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Business trip win. I appreciate the locals sharing their favorite eateries when I visit a region for the first time. I was looking for great Southern home cooking, and this restaurant hit the mark. The food was flavorful and plentiful. I appreciate the excellent service and inviting space. The owner came out and introduced himself. BONUS..... read more

Sauce Boss Southern Kitchen - Chicken Fried Chicken plate - Southern Near Me - Draper, Utah

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Went to an amazing dinner here with a large party (20+) and we had the chicharons, bacon fries, and blackened chicken wings to share. We loved all of these! The fries were a hit. I loved the wings! I shared the blackened pork chops and fried chicken. Each entree comes with two sides and cornbread, and I chose the spiced corn and mashed potatoes. Loved everything about my entree! I'd definitely come back if in the area. Service was great too and although it was a casual spot, the servers were very friendly and able to accommodate our large party being split up across multiple tables near each other. Tip: ask for a side of the soul sauce; it's amazing! read more

Sauce Boss Southern Kitchen - Fried Chicken - Southern Near Me - Draper, Utah

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Sauce Boss brings so much flavor and is just hands down delicious. Haven't had anything not good, but especially love the fried chicken and the fried green tomatoes. The Mac and cheese (golden splendor) is one of the better ones I've had. So glad we have them here!! read more

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I didn't expect to find good soul food in Draper but here we are! Let's keep this restaurant around! I got the Mac and cheese and grits and both were very good, particularly the Mac. The cornbread was soft, spongey, and sweet. I only gave it four stars because while I enjoyed my blackened pork chops, they didn't blow me away. That said, my friend was raving about his fried chicken. Finally, the helpings were large - we were both stuffed and had leftovers. The service was amazing, the owner and chef stopped by and chatted with us for a bit, super nice guy. You can tell he puts a lot of passion, love, and skill into his food. I will definitely be coming back! read more

Sauce Boss Southern Kitchen - Southern Near Me - Draper, Utah

Food is awesome! Best fried chicken I've ever had and I grew up in the Midwest and ate a lot of fried chicken. My daughter got the shrimp shells and cheese and it was one of the meat cheese sauces I've ever had. The chef came out and talked to us all to see how we liked it. We will definitely come back! read more

I saw sauce boss on tv and came to Utah for my son's soccer tournament so I had to come try it. Service was great. Portions were generous. Great atmosphere. Food was amazing. Chef Julius came out to greet and check on us himself. He was very genuine and kind. Would definitely recommend making a trip here. read more

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Cute spot with authentic southern home cooking! Parking is limited and the dining room is tiny, be prepared for a wait. I believe it's just one person in the kitchen as well so make sure you're ok to wait a little bit for food too. Once you do get served it's heavenly! Large portions, well seasoned, fresh! Anything you order will be delicious! If you have a chance to visit, go asap! read more

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My goodness. This place has some of the best Southern comfort food I can remember. My boyfriend and I took his sister and her family here a couple of nights ago and it was a hit. The service was wonderful, the ambiance is simple and warm with the primary focus of this place being the food. Try everything! My personal favorites are the fried green tomatoes and the fried chicken with candied yams and fries. This place fills up VERY quickly though so make sure you get here when they open for a table, otherwise it's usually an hour + long wait (worth it though ;) ). They do take reservations but only for parties 6+ I believe! read more

Sauce Boss Southern Kitchen - Southern Near Me - Draper, Utah

Very friendly service and a well maintained space. The dining area is comfortable and the tables aren't crammed in so you do have a little elbow room which is nice. Complimentary pork rinds are given to each table and they were good. The food itself was good but I was sorely disappointed that the bowl of greens I ordered was really just a bowl of stems. The pork chops were flavored well and they were a nice size and the cornbread was also tasty. read more

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We drove over an hour to try their shrimp and grits, but they were out of shrimp. It wasn't quite the same with chicken strips. We enjoyed all our sides though, of eat that cornbread every day. I'd like to try again if I'm in the area and they have shrimp available. read more

Sauce Boss Southern Kitchen - Southern Near Me - Draper, Utah

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As a whole this was one of the worst dinners my wife and I have ever choked down. The only enjoyable thing was the sweet tea

Had really been looking forward to trying this place for some time. The team members were so great! We really enjoyed chatting with them and appreciated the recommendations that they made. Fried green tomatoes are a must try. Portion sizes are insane. Bring a friend or two to split your meal with or just plan to bring home copious amounts of left overs. The teenagers in my house made no complaints as they descended on the to go boxes. Cornbread was a bit too sweet to be anything other than cake in my book. And the catfish sandwich came with a puddle of oil on the plate. I might let that sit on a rack for a moment to finish draining before plating it. read more

It is so unbelievably good! We have been here several times and it never disappoints food is always amazing. Staff is always welcoming. Definitely family atmosphere. I'm always comfortable taking my kids in there. Staff is always happy. The worst part is there's always a wait because it is so good. Everyone is there.!! read more

This restaurant is consistently tasty! They offer down home southern fare in a casual atmosphere with good service. You'll always find southern staples like fried green tomatoes, shrimp and grits, fried chicken, Mac & cheese (called Golden Splendor here), collard greens, black eyed peas, and cornbread among many others. Dinner always starts with a complimentary basket of pork rinds. The restaurant's and chef's origin story on the back of the menu is compelling. You'll never go wrong on a visit to The Sauce Boss! read more

Sauce Boss Southern Kitchen - Fried chicken, cornbread, Black Eyed Peas, golden splendor. - Southern Near Me - Draper, Utah

Everything here was delicious. The portions are massive. Owner is friendly and comes around to check on guests. Hard to find food like this in Utah. read more

Sauce Boss Southern Kitchen - Chicken Fried Chicken - Southern Near Me - Draper, Utah

I would definitely go back for the fried green tomatoes, mac/cheese and the chicken. Hearty portions. Dinner was enough for lunch the next day. Best chicken and an amazingly interesting dipping sauce. Too full to try dessert- net time :) read more

Food was surprisingly very good!Im mean, soul food in Utah? Two thumbs up from me big bro!

Our server was attentive and helpful guiding us through the menu as first timers. The food was really good! My SLC friends were convinced that there are no good southern restaurants in Salt Lake City. Boy were they wrong! Being from the South, this food made me think someone's big momma was in the kitchen. Everything tasted freshly cooked. The red drink was tasty and refreshing as well. read more

Sauce Boss Southern Kitchen - Fried Catfish, Candied Yams, Collard Greens, cornbread - Southern Near Me - Draper, Utah

Haven't had a bad thing here yet. Only slight complaint was we came near the end of the day and the cornbread was on the dry side. I could easily see that if earlier in the day the thing would be fire. Everything we ordered was incredible. The chicken, the pork, omg the grits with shrimp!!!! The beans and the collard greens. The Mac and cheese please!!! It was so hard to not stuff ourselves and just hate life after. Seriously I got stupidly full and I'm sitting here writing this review in pain. Please save room for the desserts because omfg wow!!!!! They don't disappoint. Oh and the yams guys get those too!!!! It's all good! The staff is friendly and you can find the owner doing everything from helping with cooking to hosting to waiting tables. This was just an easy five star for me. Just go! Order everything!!!! Just plan on eating for days. I'll be going back! read more

It was our first of many visits to the Sauce Boss Southern Kitchen. The red drink was delightful, amazing flavors and super refreshing. I drank like 4 of them! Fried green tomatoes were BOMB! Crispy on the outside, silky smooth on the inside. Perfect seasoning. The ranch was the cherry on top. Got the catfish with collard greens and mashed potatoes. That gravy, dude, gold! Pure gold. The mashed potatoes were red potatoes with some skin left on, just the way I like it. My first time trying collard greens, I liked them more than I thought, reminds be of green beans with bacon. The wife got chicken fried chicken, fries and mac&cheese. The fires were super crispy. Chicken was fall off your chair good!!! Mac&cheese was creamy and flavorful. The corn bread was the perfect balance between sweet and savory, nice crispy edges and the middle was cake like. The honey butter on top was delicious. Our waitress was super friendly and attentive, she was filling up drinks quicker than we could finish em. Kudos to this unique and amazing establishment. Until next time! read more

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I love the soul food I felt like I was at home delicious food and great service it was clean and I will go back again the owner made us feel right # home, Thank you Kindly for the Southern Hospitality that we felt in Utah @ you're restaurant. read more

On Good Friday I got a craving for some fried fish and southern food sounded good. After a search I realized I had this place bookmarked but forgot about it! Everything was so tasty. As an appetizer you have a couple pork rinds and some special sauce to try. The fish had a lot of batter but it was flavorful. I loved the sides I got. Golden splendor aka mac and cheese and sweet potatoes were especially delicious. I also love corn bread. The ambience was busy and cozy but not too noisy. Service once we were seated was good, but our only critique is that they could have seated us and other guests a little sooner judging by all the empty tables at times. I don't know if they spaced it out like that intentionally or if the bussing and hostess crew was just slow. I'd go back for sure to try the fried chicken next. The owner came by to ask how everything was. Sweet guy and we can tell he loves what he does and serving delicious, quality food to his guests! read more

Sauce Boss Southern Kitchen - Pork rinds - Southern Near Me - Draper, Utah

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I had high expectations for Sauce Boss Southern Kitchen after hearing so many rave reviews, but unfortunately, it just didn't fully live up to the hype for me. While there were some highlights, there were also areas that fell flat. We ordered the Shrimp and Grits and the Fried Chicken with Candied Yams and Golden Splendor. The Shrimp and Grits had good flavor, and the shrimp was cooked perfectly. However, the grits were too thick--almost like one big glob. It really needed a sauce or liquid to thin it out and bring everything together. The Golden Splendor had excellent cheese flavor, and the pasta was perfectly cooked, but it was very heavy and greasy. The Candied Yams were incredible--sweet, flavorful, and absolutely like dessert. I loved every bite. The star of the meal was the Fried Chicken--deboned for easy eating, with flawless flavor and crispy breading. It's easily the best fried chicken I've ever had. While the chicken itself didn't need sauce, I'm a sauce person, and the lack of sauce options was disappointing. The small amount provided (about two teaspoons) wasn't enough for two large pieces of chicken. The biggest letdown, however, was the atmosphere and service. The waitress was friendly but didn't refill our waters or check on us often, which made it difficult to ask for more sauce. The restaurant wasn't busy, yet many tables were sitting dirty with leftover food, and employees could be heard chatting in the kitchen instead of tidying up. It gave the space a messy and unkempt feel. While I had hoped for more, I'd still return--likely for takeout--because that fried chicken was outstanding, and I can pair it with my own sauces at home. There's definitely potential here, but my experience didn't quite meet the high expectations I had going in. read more

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Some great quality southern food! Service was excellent. I got the shrimp and grits. Definitely will be back

What could be better?? Real, fresh, traditional southern home cooking. Staff is 10 out of 10, customers are 10 out of 10, food is 10 out of 10. Come when they are busy and make some new friends. read more

Sauce Boss Southern Kitchen - Chicken fried chicken. Delic!!! - Southern Near Me - Draper, Utah

Sauce Boss has been on our hit list for quite sometime and it did not disappoint. It's a nice little family restaurant in south SL. Ran by "the sauce boss" himself. Who has a great story to tell, read the menu. I love supporting local businesses trying to do good and give back. And the food they make is truly a gift. My wife commented that it was the best fried chicken she's ever had. Tender, juicy, not greasy, lightly battered, how do they keep the batter from falling off, goodness. So good I ate it without the sauce, although the sauce was really good too. Kind of a spicy maple. Fried chicken 5/5. Blackened pork chops, cooked perfectly, not sure what was in the sauce but it was very good on the chops. All sauces come on the side. 5/5 For sides we had the following; - Spicy corn, really good, but we've had some great maize, and corn dishes. 4/5 - Mac & Cheese, good but not the best I've had. 3/5 - Collard Greens, I hadn't had these before, they're a bit bitter, like Brussel sprouts, cooked very well. 4/5 - corn bread, good flavor, but mine was cold. I prefer my bread warm. Would love to see them add a corn bread skillet and serve it hot. 3/5 Service was excellent. Would highly recommend supporting this local gem. The owner is an author too, so we're going to pick up his book and then possibly have my wife use it at her book club. Book club at Sauce Boss would be awesome. read more

Sauce Boss Southern Kitchen - Fried Chicken with Spicy Corn and Mac & Cheese - Southern Near Me - Draper, Utah

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ood was outstanding. Got the bacon cheese fries and they were so uniquely good. Not at all what you traditionally think more of a cheese sauce but I was not disappointed. I got the fried chicken that portion will feed me two additional meal with the leftovers. The red drink was delightful and I loved learning the history behind it The mashed potatoes best I've ever had in my life. Makes all others feel bland. Their golden goodness Mac and cheese was also delectable. My husband had the sticky chicken sandwich and if anyone else misses the old wingers sticky fingers he said it tasted like that but 10X better And a part I truly appreciate is the owner is the one who sat us and later checked in on things. It truly a family owned restaurant read more

Sauce Boss Southern Kitchen - Fried Chicken Candied Yams Golden Splendor - Southern Near Me - Draper, Utah

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Pork rinds as a starter and finished with a lemon berry bar. I'm pretty sure I got rediabetes.The cornbread. Was decadent. The honey butter on top was exquisite. Collard greens took me back to my childhood. Blackened wings were seasoned well. Tried their "Awhellnaw" hot sauce. Burnt my tongue clean off lol. Shrimp and grits....boy go and smack your mama. Everything hit! read more

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I feel bad for every other 5 star I've posted. My friend and I were in the mood for some southern, decided on this place because nice reviews and close. The short story is when the waitress can by and asked how we liked our food, we were both speechless, what words do you use when you are touched by the angel of food? There is a wait. It is worth the wait. Expect to wait. Everything comes out hot and fresh. It is worth it. Staff was super nice, very attentive. There was no music, no frills to the interior. It was perfect to just sit and talk and cry about how good the food was. No really. A tear came out. Chicken is the best chicken I've had. Ever. Full stop. We got an order of mashed potatoes and I don't know what they did to the potatoes, but they transcended any other potato. Mac and cheese (or golden splendor) was also a big hit. We liked the yams and black eyed peas, no notes, but they didn't quite bring a literal tear to the eye. This was an amazing meal. read more

Sauce Boss Southern Kitchen - Fried Chicken Black Eyed Peas Candied Yams - Southern Near Me - Draper, Utah

We came here on a Tuesday to check out the soul food as we don't have a lot of options here in Utah. The staff were quick and super nice. We got the fried chicken, catfish, chicken wings and a kids chicken tender. For the sides, we for yams, collard greens, splendor (Mac and cheese) and mash potatoes. All dishes came with a slice of cornbread. The fried chicken was super tender and delicious. There were some herbs in the seasoning which was different for a typical fried chicken but was still goods. The fried catfish was alright to me, it was soft but the seasoning wasn't anything extraordinary. I probably wouldn't get that again. My kids chicken tender was super dry so that was a little disappointing but she loveddddd the Mac and cheese. The collard greens and yam were super delish and would get that again. We also got the house red drink and sweet tea which were both yummy and refreshing! Definitely recommend. Overall, I would come back to try different items on the menu. Bonus is when the chef goes to each table and checks on their guests. I thought that was super cool and personable of him. read more

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Upon enter restaurant wife and I was greeted by Anne. She seated us and waited on us. She was very attentive, polite and knowledgeable on everything on the menu. I order the cat fish, collard greens and black eyed bean while my wife ordered the fried chicken, corn and mash potatoes. Everything came fresh and hot. The display of the food was great and the food was absolutely delicious. We were even able to speak to the owner/head chef Julius. Awesome guy. People if you in Utah, check this awesome place out. You will not regret it. read more

Sauce Boss Southern Kitchen - Menu - Southern Near Me - Draper, Utah

Tasty... good comfort food. Serving sizes are very generous ! Red drink and seasonal lemonade were good too. You might have to wait for a seat and it's southern hospitality no rush so take your time and enjoy! Service was great and attentive read more

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Food and service was all amazing. Had the shrimp and grits. Service was responsive. Would do again. Oh and the fried green tomatoes were excellent as well. read more

Amazing food and large portions. I got the fried chicken with mashed potatoes and macaroni and cheese as my sides. We shared a piece of sweet potatoes pie which was also great. Highly recommend this place. Small family owned business and the owner seems like a great guy. Definitely on our list of places to go back to again. read more

Sauce Boss Southern Kitchen - Fried Chicken, Mashed Potatoes, Mac & Cheese - Southern Near Me - Draper, Utah