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Slackwater

4.5 (1.8k reviews)
ModeratePizza, Beer Bar, Pubs
Closed 11:00 am - 10:00 pm
Updated 3 months ago

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Sunil R.

No 9 on the list of best restaurants in the USA according to Yelp! My local friend raves about it. It was packed when I went in to pick up my order...all very positive signs and the expectations were high. I got the monthly special pizza..."Spring Fling" which was great. The crust was a little sweet as well which was unique. The Caesar salad was not that good and a little listless. Service was very disappointing sadly. From the time I placed the order on the phone to when I picked up the food, the staff was curt and dour. Not sure if that's their shtick but it was not for me. They did not giver me napkins or a fork so had to go back and ask for it which I did...nicely. They gave it to me with zero words and with a grumpy look like I was bothering them. Maybe they think they don't need to be customer-focused, given how popular they are. Not a good sign if you ask me, hubris never ends well.

Daniel A.

Line waiting wasn't too bad especially when you can use Yelp to get in line ahead of time. Pizza--sweet fluffy bread crust. It's fun to try but not my ideal for a pizza. It had more of a bread feel to it than a crust and dominated the pizza rather than completing it. The crust edge was also very large in relationship to the toppings middle. Grape and Gorgeous flavor was delicious. The spin-art dip was thick cheese and surprisingly needed to be more dippable to enjoy. Limited artichoke flavor, mainly cheese Service was all over the place. We waited about 15 min for our check. Understand that it gets busy here but 15 min is quite excessive to wait.

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Joycelyn C.

I've been to this location a few times now, most recently after going to an aerial class with my Yelp fam. I first went to the location in Ogden before it moved down to Salt Lake County. I love the unique flavor combinations of pizzas. I also love that they have GF and vegan options as well. Our service this past Wednesday was great! We were seated pretty quickly, even on a somewhat busy evening. Our server was attentive and patient with us. He definitely took care of us that night. All of the pizzas we got were delicious! The wings at Slackwater were great too (my husband always gets wings if they're on the menu, and these did not disappoint)! They also carried Shades Brewing sours, which we were excited about. We did spend a few minutes outside, next to the fire pits, finishing off the night in more conversation on a cold night.

Italian Job Pizza
Isabella N.

This place is the BEST!!! We go very often and I almost always order the Italian job pizza and it is absolutely amazing every time I have it. I have also tried many other pizzas and they are so delicious too. The servers are always so nice and helpful. My fiance gets the monthly special wings almost every time as well - his favorite are the Al pastor wings. I could go on and on, I love Slackwater!!!

Diablo sticks, Super spicy!!
Ashli A.

We came with a group of six on a Wednesday evening and only waited around 15 minutes, which was nice. Our waitress was wonderful, super friendly and welcoming. I ordered the California Sunrise and liked it. My husband enjoyed his Iron Horse pizza, and everyone else seemed happy with their meals. However, we specifically chose this spot because they offer gluten-free options, and two of our friends are gluten-free, including one with serious celiac disease. Unfortunately, he got sick about an hour later, likely from cross-contamination. It was really disappointing and potentially dangerous for someone with severe celiac, so just something to be aware of if that applies to you. I really hope the restaurant takes better precautions in the future.

Butternut squash pizza
Shelby C.

Absolutely amazing dinner at Slackwater. Traveling from Cleveland, Ohio and my group stumbled upon Slackwater for dinner. Amazing, robust menu, pleasant knowledge service and absolutely delicious food! I had the butternut squash soup and butternut special pizza. YUM! I'll be back!!

Italian job with feta
Nicki M.

If you're looking for good pizza - go here. Oh my gosh. This was exactly the type of place I was hoping to find during a quick work trip to SLC. Found thru Apple Maps and after looking at the menu, decided to try for myself. The flavors here are so good! I ordered the pumpkin gochujang wings which were a good combo of sweet and salty. I kinda wish all the wings were consistent in size (a couple of mine were puny) but its fine for the price IMO. PIZZA: I went for the Italian Job and per my bartenders rec, added feta (JUST DO IT). Holy pizza! This is like the perfect Italian sub (pubsub IYKYK) but in pizza form. I will dream about this pizza until I can return back to SLC.

Buffalo chicken pizza
Cassie C.

I was in the area for work and learned just how busy and popular this place is! Granted we had a large party (they looked like they accommodated a lot of large parties), but even with how busy it was we only had to wait about 15 minutes on a Wednesday. They have a lot of great beer and cider options, either on top or bottled. I noticed they even had one of my local favorites from where I live back in the California, the Cali Squeeze! But I had to try something new so I got a tasty cucumber cider. This place definitely has to be known for its pizzas, as the entire back side of the menu has at least 20+ different pizza combos. But if those aren't enough to choose form, you can also make your own! I was having a hard time choosing but ultimately went with the Buffalo Chicken Pizza. It was pretty tasty, and if I come here while in town again, I'll definitely try out one of their other pizza options.

Alyssia N.

This place knows how to do pizzas! I thought the crust and the taste of the dough was so good! I also loved how unique the flavors were! These pizzas are to die for! The service was also super nice! This is a fun place to come to hang out with friends and get a good pizza! I will be coming back!

Interesting topping combinations but the taco Cameron pizza and the hulk pizza were fabulous

California Sunrise
Madison Z.

What a popular place to visit!! We walked in around 5pm on a Monday night and stood in line to get seated. We were able to get seated right away outside which we didn't mind as it was in the shade and under an umbrella. Sometimes Utah in July can get a bit toasty! Our waitress was very attentive and sweet to walk over the most popular menu items with us. The Check Your Garlic Breath was incredible!! They over served the amount of Gorgonzola cream cheese as we had a TON left over - we should have asked for more of that delicious house made toasted focaccia. The pizza was incredible. Their dough has this hint of sweetness to it that makes you want to keep going in for more! I have never had avocado on a pizza, and now I don't want pizza any other way. Such a fun, vibrant and busy place to dine at!

California Sunrise
Carli A.

Service and food is an A+ ! My favorite go to order is the California Sun pizza it was big enough to share with my fiancé, and we both enjoy it every time we go. The vibes are also immaculate.

Build Your Own pizza
Dallas A.

Nearly 5 years after my initial review, and Slackwater continues to dazzle with it's delectable food -- it's become my go-to recommendation for family and friends who are visiting from outside of Utah (which now includes myself). The California Sunrise and Iron Horse pizzas hit the spot on our last visit, and despite a very full restaurant, our orders were delivered quickly. 12/10 would recommend!

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Best pizza ever, we crave the sour dough crust. Best beer selection! Such great food all the way around.

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Could I bring my own cake to celebrate a birthday after dining here?

Absolutely

Is the normal menu also available or just the brunch menu during brunch?

Both menus are available.

Are there gluten free options?

Yes there is!

Is the waitlist on Yelp reliable?

Yes it's quite reliable. I hate to say the trick but always sit at the bar if possible though. Hardly ever a wait and better service even though all good.

Are kids allowed or is it a bar bar and hence no kids?

Kids are all good. We've brought our girl (they have high chairs) and seen others with children.

Are they Dog Friendly when dining in the outdoor patio?

Yes! We brought our dog and our waitress even brought her a small thing of water

When're you opening a location downtown?

It’s open now

Do you have heated outdoor dining available?

Kassandra, we do not have any outdoor patio seating available during the winter season. Hope you will visit us this spring when our patios open!

Is there gluten free options?

Absolutely there are! We have a homemade gluten free crust!

How's the alcohol here? Are the drinks decently strong?

I have only had the beer there but they have an extensive list! I have heard the mixed drinks are great though and strong enough.

Do they sell pizza by the slice?

No just 11” personal pizzas.

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