Book Club Bistro

(86 reviews)

1.7 mi

I don't think I will ever write another review this ebullient!…read moreI was in St. George for 5 nights and I went here 4 times. This was the high point of my stay. You could go all over the world and it would be hard to find this ambience. The bartenders are dressed to the nines and really know their stuff.

Came across this place & decided to celebrate our wedding here after everything was done!…read more Made a reservation online assuming it could be busy for cinco de mayo. We were able to be seated without an issue, they just opened around the time we came in. The ambiance was cool & different & the secret door was a cool touch. Drinks were great. Loved the variety they offered. I took a star off because the guy who checked our IDs in the front didn't tell us it was open seating, so we just stood there waiting to be helped not knowing what to do if we can sit anywhere , or needed to wait. The bartender didn't stop to welcome us , or let us know it was open seating. We aren't locals, nor have we been before, so standing there without any direction was kind of not welcoming. Overall, it was a cool vibe, drinks were good, however not sure if I would return when I do come into town.

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Station 2 Bar by Zion Brewery

3.9

(122 reviews)

1.6 mi

Nice little stop-off between Vegas and Cedar City. Quick and easy diversion off the 15. Plenty of…read morespace for small or large groups. Easily accessible from the street and there was plenty of parking. Food menu seems regional and with plenty of offerings. Standard pub bites. Chicken wings were tasty. The pub twinkies were large and delicious but be careful, they come out scalding. The sliders were also tasty and a favorite of the group. People were friendly and talkative without being overbearing. The beer was standard variety. The brown ale and Kolsch stood out for flavor.

The beer is just okay. Maybe I am too critical of a drinker, but I had a flight and everything…read morecould've used some tweaking. I wasn't craving a pint of any by the end. The ambience of the place is cool and relaxed (firehouse with outdoor seating), but the service was not very friendly and it took a long time to get anyone's attention even though I was front and center at the bar. Has a parking lot in the cute downtown area, so still worth a quick stopover as everything was drinkable just not amazing.

Cool patio with live music when we visited

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Dirty kitty and juicy IPA

Hive 435 Tap House

Decided to grab a drink & quick bite with my wife & sister n law. Upon entering it seemed busy, but…read morewe were able to find a table just fine before even more people came in. Customer service was great. Very nice. Ambiance was comfortable, however was a bit cold inside. The drinks were good, & the food was delicious. Pizza was amazing.

Great dart boards setup and an impressive beer selection. I was particularly fond of the Sir Veza…read more We went there for an early bday celebration and there was ample room for eight of us to hang out. The staff was attentive and friendly.

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Roosters Honey Wheat.

The Office Lounge

This is another example of Hilton trying to bring local originality to the Comfort Inn but sort of…read morefailing. The food was ok, just not great. Even the once well-made Hilton hamburger is no longer the case almost anywhere today. The food we ordered seemed to be premade and reheated like it was ordered from Sisco, the restaurant supplier premade and lacking that fresh-made quality. One shining plus was the great music. The bar has a classic rock theme which was demonstrated in the music being played and one of the TV's displayed band album pics. I wish they were running the music videos, even the classic stuff has plenty of videos available.

What a great lounge inside of the Hilton. Pool table, TVs, more relaxed drinking rules than other…read moreplaces and great looking food. To be honest, we didn't eat there but several dishes were walked by our table and they looked and smelled delish. The bartender was friendly as well. Will definitely visit again if I find myself at the Convention Center.

Located inside the Hilton Garden Inn to the right of this shot

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George's Corner

It was super hot when we got there. But they had nice misters on the exterior of the building. The…read moreweight for inside table was one hour and a half. But surprisingly outside was only 20 minutes. The waitress Leilani was extremely friendly and helpful. Thank you! The food was great. Really the only thing that could change is taking reservations, they don't. It would be nice to have ability to make a reservation.

45+ Minutes in 100° Heat, Passed Over Repeatedly, Then Offered a High-Top for a Toddler…read more Our experience at George's today was so bizarre, frustrating, and poorly handled that I am still trying to understand how a restaurant could treat a family this way. We arrived as a family of three--two adults and our toddler--and were told the wait would be approximately 15-20 minutes. We were added to the waitlist and waited outside in nearly 100-degree heat. While we waited, several parties arrived AFTER us. We know this with certainty because we watched them walk in, add their names to the list, come back outside, and even chatted with some of them while we all waited. Then, one by one, those parties were called inside and seated before us. After the last of them was seated, I finally went inside and asked the front-of-house employee in the pink shirt whether we were even still on the list. She assured me we were and said we were "next." We then waited approximately another 10 minutes. By the time someone finally came for us, our supposed 15-20 minute wait had become 45-46 minutes. And somehow, that wasn't even the most baffling part. We were walked through the restaurant, past multiple empty, standard-height tables, and taken down toward the bar. We passed yet another regular four-seat table there. And then we were offered a high-top table. For two adults and a TODDLER. Our toddler had physically walked into the restaurant with us when we originally put our names on the list. There was never any ambiguity that we had a small child with us. No booster or appropriate toddler seating was offered at this high-top, either. We obviously declined. Expecting a toddler to safely sit at a high-top is not merely impractical--it creates a completely unnecessary fall and safety risk. We were then informed that if we wanted a normal table, we would need to wait another 10-15 minutes. At that point, I was genuinely stunned. We had already waited more than twice the time we were quoted. We had watched parties who arrived after us get seated ahead of us. None of those parties, to our knowledge, were forced to choose between an inappropriate high-top and an additional wait. And we could literally see empty standard tables. When we specifically asked about the empty four-person table near the bar, we were told we couldn't sit there because that server was having a very busy day and it would be another 15-20 minutes before she could take us. So let me understand this: your restaurant allowed a family with a toddler to wait outside in extreme heat for more than 45 minutes, repeatedly seated later-arriving parties ahead of them, finally brought them inside only to offer seating obviously unsuitable for a small child, and then--while empty standard tables were plainly visible--essentially told them to go wait some more? At what point does someone on staff recognize that something has gone badly wrong and attempt to fix it? There was no meaningful apology. No sense of urgency. No empathy. No attempt to problem-solve. No acknowledgment that the original 15-20 minute estimate had turned into 45+ minutes while other guests were seated ahead of us. What makes this experience even more uncomfortable is that we are a mixed-race couple. I cannot say why we were treated differently, and I am not going to make an accusation I cannot prove. But after watching multiple parties who arrived after us be seated before us, only to then be offered uniquely inappropriate seating for our family, I am left questioning why our family was treated differently. Was there some legitimate explanation that was never communicated to us? Was this simply extraordinary incompetence and poor management of the waitlist? Or was there another reason? I genuinely don't know. But the fact that your staff's handling of the situation left us even having to ask that question should concern management. We were patient. We were polite. We waited far longer than we were told we would. We stood outside with our toddler in nearly 100-degree weather and gave your staff every opportunity to make the situation right. Instead, we were met with indifference and a level of front-of-house incompetence that was astonishing. Restaurants get busy. Servers get overwhelmed. Wait estimates can be wrong. None of that explains why multiple parties arriving after us were seated first, why no one noticed or corrected it, why a family visibly accompanied by a toddler was offered a high-top, or why--after more than 45 minutes--no one seemed remotely interested in finding a reasonable solution. We ultimately didn't need special treatment. We expected competent treatment. We didn't receive it. Management should seriously review how the waitlist was handled today and speak with the front-of-house staff involved, because this was one of the most poorly managed and deeply uncomfortable restaurant experiences our family has had.

Buttermilk fried chicken with Mac n cheese, mashed potatoes

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Chili's

Ordered take out and it was a simple process…read more I got the triple dipper and it was still hot by the time we got home. It tasted exactly how it does when we dine in.

I met up with three of my friends at this Chili's a few weeks ago while I was in St. George. We all…read moreordered very different things and drinks. Our server didn't miss a beat! We were amazed because I ordered a bowl of soup and it came out moments later--before our server was even done taking our order. We chatted and caught up for quite a while and did not feel rushed or anything. This was a perfect experience!

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Positano Italian Kitchen and Wine Bar

4.1

(128 reviews)

1.9 mi

Delicious, well prepared Italian specialties. In an elegant modern setting! Service by Matt, our…read moreattentive waiter, was excellent. We'll return!

Everytime I come here I get the same dish and its consistently delicious each time. The Lemon…read moreravioli with Shrimp is a must try if you enjoy those three things. The sauce is sooo good that I make sure not to leave any on the plate. I enjoy the vibes inside. Its clean, there's some nice green velvet couches and faux trees insides. The service the first night we came was not the best but its been very good ever since. I like the variety of cocktails. I tried the strawberry mojito tonight and the syrup/strawberry puree they use was a bit too sweet so I would get something else next time. Another fave dish is the goat cheese appetizer. There's no kids menu for those that need one.

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Pepperoni pizza

Los Tapatios Mexican Restaurant

The staff are friendly and helpful and the decor is fun. The food I wasn't impressed with. The…read moretortilla chips taste like uncooked pasta - no flavor. The worst chili relleno I've ever had. The server removed it from our bill, but it's my favorite item to order so I probably won't return.

Great place! And bonus points for being one of a very few Mexican restaurants open on Sunday!…read more Great atmosphere, friendly staff and massive portions. You definitely get your moneys worth. Would highly recommend.

The salsa, I always ask for a spicy one, and their habenero was spiiiiiiiiCy!

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Margarita!

Social District Boutique & Bistro

4.8

(56 reviews)

0.1 mi

Intimate environment with excellent food and amazing cocktails. Appetizers are wonderful. Love the…read moresalmon and the meatballs. Need a reservation for sure.

What a great find! Do make sure to make reservations or you won't gain admission to a…read morespeakeasy-like atmosphere behind an adorable clothing boutique. Service was fantastic and the cocktails and Mo tails were so unique. The Book Club theme continued with audiobooks heard in the private spaces and old World Book Encyclopedia covers repurposed as menus. Loved it!

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The One & Only

We just spent 2 hour there and thoroughly enjoyed our visit. Jenn our server was SUPER friendly…read moreand explained Utah's unique drinking and bar laws. The locals that were there were super nice and helpful with customs and courtesies. I'll be back whenever I'm in St George.

Tonight I went to the One and Only for the first time…read more I walk in and look for my buddies by the pool tables, but people start shouting at me that I have to go to the bar and show the bartender my ID, so I go over and wait for the bartender to finish serving someone else so she can scan my ID. I ask for a vodka soda. "Beer only". Fine I had a bud lite. Come back to the bar and ask for a glass of water. "We sell bottles of water here for $1.25". Although I had to ask her twice because I couldn't hear the bartender over the blasting metal music. No thank you. Tonight I went to the One and Only for the last time. Sad since it's 3 blocks from my house, I was hoping it would be a good time.

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Hive 435 Tap House

Decided to grab a drink & quick bite with my wife & sister n law. Upon entering it seemed busy, but…read morewe were able to find a table just fine before even more people came in. Customer service was great. Very nice. Ambiance was comfortable, however was a bit cold inside. The drinks were good, & the food was delicious. Pizza was amazing.

Great dart boards setup and an impressive beer selection. I was particularly fond of the Sir Veza…read more We went there for an early bday celebration and there was ample room for eight of us to hang out. The staff was attentive and friendly.

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Roosters Honey Wheat.

Angelica's Mexican Grill

Came across this place on Yelp, decided to walk there since it was close to where we were…read more Packed ! But due to cinco de mayo. There was a line, but went fast. We ordered take out & everything was delicious. The salsa bar was good as well. Great customer service despite how busy it was.

Super yummy Mexican restaurant on St. George Blvd! Easy to find and parking is in the lot and…read morenearby. The line moves quickly. The service was good for the most part. The green salsa at the salsa bar was the best salsa I've ever had at a Mexican restaurant. It was so flavorful and delicious. The menu is super simple and straightforward. I got a burrito and everything was very fresh. I loved the whole pinto beans and the cheese in the burrito. My husband loved his birria tacos and the bite I had of them was super tasty. I highly recommend and will be back!

Great place!

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The One & Only

We just spent 2 hour there and thoroughly enjoyed our visit. Jenn our server was SUPER friendly…read moreand explained Utah's unique drinking and bar laws. The locals that were there were super nice and helpful with customs and courtesies. I'll be back whenever I'm in St George.

Tonight I went to the One and Only for the first time…read more I walk in and look for my buddies by the pool tables, but people start shouting at me that I have to go to the bar and show the bartender my ID, so I go over and wait for the bartender to finish serving someone else so she can scan my ID. I ask for a vodka soda. "Beer only". Fine I had a bud lite. Come back to the bar and ask for a glass of water. "We sell bottles of water here for $1.25". Although I had to ask her twice because I couldn't hear the bartender over the blasting metal music. No thank you. Tonight I went to the One and Only for the last time. Sad since it's 3 blocks from my house, I was hoping it would be a good time.

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1 year ago

The bistro was really impressive. The atmosphere was a perfect balance between elegant and cozy. The service was prompt and attentive throughout the meal. The food tasted far more upscale than what they were charging which is always a welcome surprise. Most of all I enjoyed the unique touches like the magnifying glasses brought out with the menus and the audiobook playing in the bathroom (which was very clean.) The owner was working during the meal and she treated our whole table like family. I will be going back. read more

Benjamin B.

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1 year ago

The food tasted fabulous and had a great book theme flare too it. Our whole party loved the vibe and we each order different dishes. We recommend it all. read more

Mike P.

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1 year ago

The food is top notch! Great style and great atmosphere! People take good care of you. Nice to have this unique experience in St George.

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