This was our first time here and Christa was our waitress... we had an amazing experience and will definitely return. We don't really visit upscale restaurants much and just wanted to try something fresh and different, she made our experience really nice and enjoyable. The food was also very fresh and tasty, we had the special of the day which was halibut and expressed that we don't consume alcohol so we asked christa if the chef could omit any wine in our food which she was accommodating of and our food still tasted amazing even with the sauce switch. The feel of the restaurant was very nice, it was clean and felt organized. Everyone was friendly. Great first experience. Thank you! read more

The butter here is one of a kind. The creaminess of The salt & pepper, honey, red roasted pepper, shallots were perfectly combined to melt into my sourdough warm bread and mouth. The appetizer of fresh scallops were cooked to perfection with a hint of nice cream sauce & fresh tomatoes. Their simple salad was well-made with freshly cut fruit, leafy greens and freshly grated cheese, full of flavor which didn't require any dressing at all. The sorbet to cleanse the palate was quite a delight before the big meal. With the main entree, it was perfect in every bite. The elk was cooked in medium rare with cream and mushroom and swirled mashed potatoes with a side of asparagus, beets & carrots all cooked at the right temperature, leaving them to its original perfect crunchiness structure.  French-pressed coffee was a perfect combination to the perfectly torched creme brûlée with the fresh fruits. They can also improve on offering tap, still or flat water.  Service was very good but needs a lot work. The owner was professional and friendly. My brunette, tall and slim waitress was good. However, this blonde, skinny waitress ruined the rest of the evening for not providing good service. When you're in this kind of industry, every detail matters. read more

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Attentive service and excellent food! We ordered the beef tenderloin and the lamb. They were both prepared to our liking and had great flavor. Would recommend going here for a special occasion! read more

Great environment and food is too die for. The service was spot on and I would always recommend this place

WOW. My boss took us here and I was suuuuper impressed. This is the best filet mignon I've ever had. Ever. I can't believe how tender it was. The starter salad was fresh and crisp. Sorbet to cleanse the pallet. For dessert I had the creme brûlée. It was VERY rich. I should have skipped dessert but oh well. Still dreaming about that filet. read more

Tiburon Fine Dining - Filet mignon with mushroom, the creamiest potatoes and fresh, crisp veggies. - New American Near Me - Sandy, Utah

Amazing food service and ambiance. Highly recommend Tiburon continues to impress.

It had been awhile since we were here. But since it was a special occasion; we decided to give it a try. In the past the atmosphere and the cuisine were a very high-quality and remarkable. Last evening we experienced a completely different Tiburon. The atmosphere was dark dingy and somewhat hectic. The help did not seem to be of professional level. The elk as always was excellent. We always order the braised pork appetizer in the past excellent but last evening it was very dry and was served lukewarm. The most disappointing dish was the crabcake. The crab was missing and the cake was soggy and cold. We no longer have this on our list of restaurants for a special occasion or any other occasion. read more

The best locally owned steakhouse by far!! The chef knows his flavors. The melody of high notes and low notes of each bite of every dish is like a concert in your mouth. Love this place. read more

This is one of my favorite American restaurant. My favorite appetizer is the Kurabota Pork with Brie ... it is literally melting in your mouth. Their salad is very fresh with a mix of fruit and walnut (yummy). Prior to the main dish, they would provide a nice "home-made" fruit sorbet... it cleansed your mouth. My favorite main dish has been "Ahi Tuna"... they are always seared perfectly with a super tasty "pineapple" fried rice, yummy ! read more

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This place was ok... not the greatest! The service was really slow. We were with a group of 14, however, so we expected some slight delays. Drinks took a while, in between courses was pretty long. The food was alright. I had the filet mignon, and the cut of meats itself was nice, just all the "extra" items (mushrooms in a roasted shallot and Cabernet Demi glaze) they put on top were not. The sauces weren't great, the veggies weren't done. If you're going to spend this much on a steak, or nice meat, I'd much rather go to Ruth's Chris. read more

If you are ok with the price tag, this place is amazing! Been here a couple times, it is low key with high end food and wine. Had the elk, sirloin, ribeye, and the salmon. All of which was garnished and prepared with excellence in mind and freshness being a top priority .. hence the fresh garden in the rear of the place. The deserts were probably the simplest things on the menu but all still tasty! If you want to impress someone or want to see what the other side eats daily .. without having to put on a tux ... this is the place!!!! read more

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Visited SLC for 2-nights my gal and I. We had just 1 opportunity to make a date-night out in a new place and we did NOT waste it. Tiburon was the right choice!!! PS: Name translates to "Shark" and is also the name of Spanish sea town as our waiter Ryan was explaining. High-marks for ambience, intimacy, high culinary skill and the wine list. read more

Excellent fine dining. Impeccable service. Crab cakes are amazing. The salads are delicious. House made herb butter! I love the duck or the elk. Very intimate atmosphere. Worth every penny. We typically come for special occasions . read more

Didnt expect to leave hungry after spending almost $100 per person here. Definitely could be better. Not to mention, the whole point of making a reservation is so we arent waiting 45 minutes to be seated. Overall, we have no intention of ever coming back here. read more

One of the best meals I've ever had. I got the Ahi tuna and it was amazing. Asian flavored with a side of fried rice with pineapple. So different. We also sampled the outstanding scallops and crab cakes. Others in our party got the elk, filet, and chicken and enjoyed those too. Everything was top quality, fresh food. Can't say enough. Taylor, our server, was excellent. Ambiance was nice and cozy and not loud. Good wine list. read more

The food was fantastic. The service was amateur. We were rushed and the waiter was a little snippy.

Went here a few weeks ago and it exceeded my expectations. Wait staff were attentive and the food was delicious. We got the elk and ahi tuna. read more

My boyfriend took me here for my birthday dinner and it did not disappoint! If you ever have a chance to try foie gras over steak, don't hesitate just order it! It's amazing! And Tiburon knows how to do it! Not a lot of high end restaurants in Sandy so we were pleased to find this gem read more

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Went here with a party of 7 so of course was excited to do some family style dining and sample the menu. Started off with some apps- summer caprese with tomatoes fresh from their garden (love that), crab cakes, and the seared scallops, all of which was delish but the scallops really took the trophy. Then there was the house bread with the sun dried tomato and balsamic compound butter (which was basically crack on toast- SO YUMMY!). Next came the house salads for everyone, then entrees. Though we had quite the spattering of entrees at the table, pretty much every dish had the exact same sides- asparagus, mashed pot, and some other brown tasty thing I can't put a name to. It was good, but I was disappointed that the only variation in the plates seemed to be the protein. It was good- I had the tenderloin- but again surprised at the uniformity of the plating. Overall good, but wasn't the jaw dropping, drooling all night experience I'd hoped- except for the scallops. And the butter. #gimmieallthebread read more

Enjoyed our 26th anniversary dinner with the wonderful staff and food at Tiburon. We've been here many times and love it. Garden to table fresh greens and veggies, amazing entree choices and flavor perfection. If you've never tried it you need to go. Always a dependably perfect meal and experience. read more

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The service was spot on, but when you bring me a New York cut steak drenched in too much sauce, and hard to cut, you lose me as a customer. Everyone else, who didn't have steak, enjoyed their meal. In my opinion if a restaurant can't cook a steak or make a Caesar salad (I did not have it here) then it's not worth returning! Sorry, but a moron can cook a steak better then them. read more

The food here is amazing! Started with the scallops for an appetizer then I had the elk and partner had the lamb. They both were cooked so well and had such good flavor. I'd come back here in a heart beat. read more

The mint lemonade was SO good. The butter for the bread is delicious. I got the tenderloin of beef and it was super tender and yummy. I just don't feel like it was worth the price and I left still feeling hungry. read more

Would be a great idea to let customers know the temperature in the restaurant is 80+ degrees. On top of the temp, the quality of the steaks were sub par. Salad was served on warm/hot plates. My wife order the special. Filet was one of chewiest steaks I've had in years. Puffed pastry filled with over cooked shrimp that actually had a strong fish smell. Honestly just about every table around us was complaining about how hot it was in the restaurant, and over all experience. read more

A wonderful special event dining. Very flavorful meals! Very nice quiet and intimate.

Absolutely loved the filet mignon with foie gras- wow, excellent special with garlic mash and honey squash. For an appetizer we shared their garden tomatoes with pepper goat cheese! Excellent place!! read more

Black tables cloths, clean silverware, nicely polished glasses and a small candle for ambience. So far, so good. I was seated in a corner of the converted/enclosed patio in the back, which was warmed by space heaters. The back of my body got a bit cold, and when I mentioned it, the server immediately moved one of the space heaters towards me. Very nice. The dim lighting was what you would expect of a fine dining restaurant. My server was very nice, but kept her distance. Wish all women were like that. ;) JOKING. But she was professional and didn't get in the way. The food...oh, the food. I wish I could say it was amazing, but sweet/sour/salty ratios were just a bit off. Not off enough to complain, but enough to say, "yeah, it was A-OK." My starter was the kurobuta belly with brie and balsamic onion jam. If they could have backed off of the vinegar a bit (or more), this dish would have been well balanced. I enjoyed the salad with candied pecans, roasted tomato, mixed greens, and some other things I can't remember. A bit over dressed, but...ok. Enjoyed the palate cleansing sorbets (lime, raspberry). I had the pan seared Morgan Valley lamb tenderloin, "dusted with fresh rosemary & black pepper, served with a whole grain mustard Demi-glace, blueberry reduction & a parmesan and parsley risotto cake." There's a lot going on here, ending up in too much going on... here. A lot of flavor, bordering on too many flavors, if that makes sense. And dressing the rim of the plate with parsley was the nail in the 'fine dining' coffin. Not needed and a bit outdated. Verdict? Like every restaurant, there's room for improvement. And by improvement, I mean simplify. read more

A friend and I have birthdays that are a day apart, and this year we decided to combine our birthday celebrations into one awesome dinner. I had chosen a restaurant pretty near by house for the festivities, but the number of people attending quickly ballooned into a number the other restaurant wouldn't be able to accommodate. So there I was, scouring Opentable for a place that could fit a group of 10 in on a Saturday night when I saw Tiburon on the list. Yes, Tiburon. The restaurant with the same name as the model of my boyfriend's car. Yes, it was ALLLLLL the way down in Sandy (Yes, I know I'm spoiled) but Sandy is, as we all know, the best suburb in "Southern Utah," and I'd been intrigued by this restaurant for some time. So I made the reservation and killed two birds with one stone. When making reservations, I always have this fear that they're somehow going to get lost, especially when I do it on Opentable and don't talk to anybody (though I should trust the computers more). But lo and behold, we arrived at 7pm and our table was ready and waiting for us. Always a relief. We all perused the tasty looking menu and wine list. Some chose reds, some chose whites, some chose beers, and some chose to drink Manhattans. All were extremely tasty. Then came the appetizers: perfectly seared scallops, wonderfully tender pork belly, and, of course, the tasty bread and that addictive spread. I must say that the appetizers were the highlight of the evening, and outshined even our main courses. After the meal, we decided we should go back sometime and order just appetizers. After the appetizers came the salads: mixed greens, pecans, tomatoes, cheese, and a very nice dressing to bring it all together. This was quality stuff. The sorbet that came after, however, was not to my liking. Then again, I seem to be more sensitive to sour foods than most people and so the lemon flavor kind of overwhelmed me. Most everyone else seemed to dig it just fine, though, so it was probably just me. Now for the main courses, which I kind of poo-pooed in my description of the appetizers above. Don't get me wrong here, every entree was delicious. My lamb was perfectly cooked, wonderfully tender, and the risotto cake and green beans were quite complimentary. I also tasted the house special elk, which was also wonderful, and I was a little too amused by the mashed-potatoes-out-of-the-cake-decorator-thingy presentation. I have no complaints about the main courses except that while the appetizers seemed fresh and adventurous, the main courses were more tried and true, without that sense of adventure. I like that sense of adventure. The service was excellent. Our server John was top notch, friendly, polite, and eager to answer our questions. Prices were definitely on the high side for what you get, but I believe it was worth it for a great birthday experience. It will, however, limit my ability to come here regularly. Nice job, Tiburon. read more

I have no idea why this place is popular or why it has so many stars. I visited this place on a trip to salt lake with my mom. I wanted something special that would knock of our socks to treat my mom to a nice night out. I felt really awful afterwards since it well.. sucked, and I picked it out from yelp. Weird dated ambiance, cheap ugly table cloths maybe fancy 20 years ago. Strange service, ok'ish food, ridiculous prices. At arriving for our reservation our first impression was strange set up, way too warm inside and i'm usually the one who's cold, and the host took forever to figure out what they doing, or maybe what planet they were on? Finally seated, in a very tiny table squished up against an ugly wall with the view of the bath room in the not so full dining room. Ok? So i'm thinking obviously this place is known for its food right. Look at the menu, very mediocre similar to a run of the mill catering company with your choices being chicken, steak, ahi, or salmon. whoopty doo. All being over $35 per dish. I have no problem paying whatever as long as it is good, but really? I was all ready skeptical given our introduction and first impressions. So we order the crab cakes and two salmon dishes. Side salad was good, bread was good, nothing that couldn't be recreated at home or any restaurant. Crab cakes were some of the worst I have ever had. Salty, weird texture, tasted like over cooked dried out canned crab with the texture of deviled ham...yup. My sweet mom tried to eat it, and pretended to like it, but there is no disguising the level of bad food. The salmon was good I guess. It was salmon with mash, thats it folks. Presentation was better than the dish its self. Iv'e had a million times better dishes at cheese cake factory, and that's not saying much. I guess if you're looking for a nice place to take your date to the prom this is a great choice. But for me this is one of those experiences like a bad movie, you wish you could rewind time and get your money back. read more

Well, I'm glad I experienced this place, because every time I drive by it I think "that is supposed to be a fancy restaurant?!" It's a little nicer inside than on the outside, but not by much. It's very dark and when we were there, moths were flying all around us. Our waitress was very nice and attentive. No complaints on the waitstaff. The food was mediocre at best. We ordered the crab cakes, which were pretty good. The salad thing that came with it was gross. The house salad with candied walnuts, apples and a tomato basil vinagrette, was the highlight of the meal. I have never enjoyed a salad so much and normally I HATE vinegar flavor, so way to make it delicious, Tiburon! Husband ordered the elk. It was very tough and VERY gamey. The duxelle sauce was good, but not great. The potatoes were okay. I ordered the lamb. It was not good. It was overly seasoned and had a very odd rosemary flavor, like if rosemary had gone bad. The blueberry sauce was gross and it was very over-sauced. It came with a Parmesan risotto cake which was fine. We didn't order desert. I had a Diet Coke and Husband had a water. Our bill came to $118. For a mediocre meal with small portions, I thought that was ridiculous. I'd rather go order $118 worth of chicken nuggets than eat here again. Luckily, we had a gift card for $40, so our real total was less. But I still thought it was insane. I'm glad to have tried it but I will not be back. read more

First time eating at Tiberon. Waitress was amazing. Food was amazing.....I ordered the salmon. I spent the rest of the evening dealing with food poisoning. We called the next day to let the restaraunt manager know, not expecting or desiring compensation. We never heard back from them. That was enough to not go back or refer them to anyone. Prices are high, I honestly expected a more upscale atmosphere. Just left a bad taste in my mouth, literally, from the lack of concern from this establishment. read more

After seeing The Wild Rose last week, it kind of given us something to compare with from our last night's dinner at Tiburon. We had seared scallops and jake's mussels. We loved the scallops over the mussels. The scallops were perfectly cooked and it was so soft, juicy and kind of melt in your mouth perfection. It tasted really great! As for the main entree, my wife had their lamb tenderloin and I got the ahi tuna. Both were good, but I've had better ahi tuna. For me, the seven pepper spice and black sesame seeds over powered the tuna and really didn't raised its flavor. It could have been flavored and seared that way to cater to non-sashimi flavor eater, but for me, I missed the flavor of my raw tuna. Wild Rose is better setup for a more private dinner date than Tiburon. Don't get me wrong, I'm still a fan. Their service is impeccable and really felt they took care of us. read more

Service was great. Our waiter, Tom, was attentive, friendly and knowledgeable. We were seated in the back in some sort of converted porch. I was surprised that it was plenty warm. We ordered the Pork Belly. It was so wonderful with the onion chutney and brie. I am normally not a fan of brie but with this, it was great. I see pork belly on cooking shows all the time but I have never had it before. So ... while not an expert by any means, I can tell you it was yummo. The scallops were good as well but slightly underdone for me. I've had them at the Wild Rose before and they were fantastic so I am guessing this was a fluke. I has a special swordfish with lemon burre blanc (sp?) sauce. It was very tasty and cooked well. Husband had the elk. Neither of us had had that before but it was also good and very tender. The mushroom sauce that came with it was good as well. The only negative was that, as with the Wild Rose, they serve the same ol' veggies with every entree. They are good but it's always the same. They should change it up a bit. Not a cheap dinner but not crazy - at least not to us. We had 2 drinks 2 appetizers & 2 entrees for $134. We will go back and this time, save room for dessert. read more

My wife and I had a wonderful meal here way back in 2019. I should have posted then . We sent some family a Tiburon gift card for Christmas this year and had some problems with it. I sent an email and Ken provided fast and exceptional service in making it right. Highly professional team and wonderful food and drink. Can't wait to return read more

My favorite restaurant in Utah. From their on-site garden to their unassuming dining room and patio, Tiburon has such a lovely unfussy fine dining vibe. Their service and experience is stellar. And the food!!!!!! The scallops and crab cakes are non negotiable for me. The pork belly is also outstanding. Beef tenderloin is my go to entree but anything with the jalapeño cheddar grits as a side is also worth considering. And their crème brûlée is the perfect way to wrap up a delightful meal. read more

Been here many times now, and I can still say that Tiburon is a solid choice for fine-ish dining in the South Valley. I say fine-ish because, frankly, I think they think they're fancier than they really are. Yes, it's stylish inside, and makes you think of exclusivity and trend. The menu doesn't reflect this too much, though. The offerings are classic, for the most part, of a metro meat house. Starters course is laced with meat - very little for those who would like something lighter to begin with. Seafood, chicken, pork, and beef are all well represented at the first course. We've tried the mussels which were tasty; probably the lightest of the starters along with the scallops. I've had the chicken, the seared tuna, tried the elk (haven't ordered it), and several specials that are usually seafood-based. I recall a Sea Bass that was delicious. French-press coffee service with dessert is always a treat. The food at Tiburon is fine. And I mean "fine" as in "acceptable." I've never been blown away, nor do I feel that Tiburon is one of the nicest or fanciest restaurants in the valley, nor do they serve the most delicious food ever. But, if you have an extra $100 burning a hole in your pocket, and you want tasty meat-centric choices served in a very nice atmosphere, then give Tiburon a try. Service has always been gracious, friendly, informative, and quick. It's a nice place. Bring a date or two! read more

I generally round up for Utah places just because i don't think it's fair to judge them relative to other parts of the world but when a place boasts fine dining they do it to themselves. I had the elk, it was fine. Nothing great. It was over seasoned but gamey meat usually is, appetizers are expensive and I have had better for much less. Ambiance usually isn't something i care too much about but the whole fine dining thing and its location plus the outside of the building. It looks more like a strip club. From the outside. Inside is fine. You can argue that the inside is what matters but I don't like driving to this place, I just felt off walking in. Service was fine. Our server didn't know anything about wine, which was expected but still a let down. Again, i. Think overall if had no expectations this would have gotten a 4 but fine dining..... Hmmmm read more

#1, The Best, King of the Hill, whatever you want to call it. This is truly the best place I've ever eaten in my life. I always start to second guess that claim until I go there again, the food is so good that when you eat it it's hard not to lose the food as your jaw drops to the table in amazement. I know a bit about cooking and how to make food taste good but there is something that the chef does that just brings out so much more flavor than you thought was possible in food. Now I know it sounds like I'm over hyping this but you're only thinking that if you haven't been here. Tiburon is a small place, there isn't alot of seating, and diners aren't rushed, as such only so many people can eat every night. This isn't like your local Denny's where they can just pull a few more steaks out of the freezer and microwave them when a wave of people show up. Tiburon is one of those places where you know that they only plan for a small number of dishes per night and they put EVERYTHING into making those dishes perfect. In other words make reservations days in advance. You may get in the day of, but the place can book full up to a week in advance. The ambiance is dim and subdued, candle lit tables, and quiet dinner conversation going on. It's not a place you come in sweats with your football buddies after the game to argue about what team was better. Get dressed up in your nicer clothes, and go out to enjoy a dining experience. As I mentioned the food is amazing. I'd advise starting with the Crab Cakes for an appetizer; they have just the right amount of golden crunchy exterior while remaining delicate and light inside. Although last time I was there I tried the Braised Kurabuto Pork and it was quite good, the balsamic onion jam gave a good flavor when combined with the pork and triple crème Brie. The salads are excellent, while I love a good chef salad and shy away from the more fanciful creations, the complimentary salad at Tiburon is one of the best, a mixture of sweet and salty flavors it's really something in itself. After going there for Christmas a few years ago my mother was so inspired she did her best to emulate the salad at home (and did quite well). The all time favorite for everybody I know who's been there is the Rocky Mountain Elk Tenderloin, it used to be the New Zealand Elk but the chef is going more local now. The meat is so tender it can be cut with a fork and the demi-glace covering it is a treat in itself. The chef is a master at delicious reductions and demi-glace to partner with the meal; you'll find yourself trying to mop up every last drop so that none goes to waste. My other favorite is the Beef Tenderloin. From the menu it's a: "Char-grilled filet mignon, served with a roasted shallot & cabernet demi-glace, with sautéed mushrooms & garlic mashed potatoes." Again the meat is the most tender cut you'll ever find, and for me nothing is more perfect that a good cut of beef served with a red wine based demi-glace and sautéed mushrooms. It's almost as if the chef created this dish for me to be my most perfect representation of a steak based meal. My other favorites are the Lamb and Ribeye. While the fish entrées, ahi-tuna and halibut, are great (savory carrot reduction butter sauce), I really think the chef shines with deep rich sauces that compliment the beef. And while this place is a bit on the pricy side (figure $50-$60 per person), it is worth the price. You just can't get food like this anywhere, places with food of this quality are few and far between. If you consider yourself a "foodie" and have not eaten here you need to make a point to go as soon as you can. read more

This is an amazing restaurant with amazing food! You need to try it. We went for a birthday celebration and it was a great evening.

This is possibly THE best restaurant in the state. The food and service are both amazing. In the summer they have a garden behind the restaurant - you can't beat the fresh ingredients. The menu is an eclectic mix of cuisines. The chef knows how to mix flavors like no other. I am honestly amazed this restaurant is in Utah. read more