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    Ruth's Diner

    4.1 (1.2k reviews)
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    Casual
    Classy
    Moderate noise
    Outdoor seating

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    Fresh Atlantic Salmon Hash*
    Ian S.

    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.

    Fresh Turkey & Avocado Sandwich with pasta salad
    Brianne C.

    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.

    Merch
    Hayley H.

    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!

    Eggs Benedict*
    Molly B.

    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.

    Eggs & fish - *very* generous portions
    Dan D.

    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 :)

    The view walking to ruths from the parking lot
    Bella V.

    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!!

    Pulled Pork Benedict (front) and Eggs Benedict (back)
    Miranda L.

    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!

    Plaque on the wall of the original trolley diner car
    Kristen E.

    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.

    Tylee W.

    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.

    Spinach* omelette
    Michelle R.

    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!

    Leave a little room for naïveté  Fried Pollack Sandwich w/ hash browns from #ruthsdiner
    Mojo S.

    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.

    Sandra S.

    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!

    Tessa B.

    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!

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    We had a lovely breakfast at Penny Ann's Cafe…read more Our server was helpful and funny, with charisma that could have sold us anything on the menu. Endless refill on coffee that was unexpectedly excellent quality. No need to rely heavily on creamer to mask that burned taste from a communal, industrial pot. She advised us portions were large so we opted to split the pot of gold breakfast with half gravy and half chile verde. They plated it, as well as our split heavenly hot cakes, separately. We upgraded our pancakes to have bananas, caramel, and whipped cream, and they generously portioned said toppings on *both of our plates*. And holy god was that whipped cream delicious. I only wish their space was bigger and tables were less cramped, what with the plates, coffee cups, and sauces.

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    A Place That Fails on Every Level, Safety, Integrity, and Basic Care…read more I've eaten here multiple times and every visit left me, my friends and family feeling physically ill. Why? Because they use cheap low quality canola oil and it shows both on the palate and in the body. But the deeper issue isn't just what's in the food. It's what's rotting beneath the surface. A close friend of mine Brittney (17 and under age in this experience) reached out to the owner to explore a collaborative business opportunity. Instead of professionalism she was met with a shocking invitation to hot tub together. Completely inappropriate and wildly unprofessional. Even more disturbing are the longstanding sexual allegations against kitchen staff he's kept on for years. Employees are routinely fired often for things they didn't do while the owner claims surveillance cameras prove it. Yet those cameras never seem to catch actual wrongdoing. Convenient isn't it. Meanwhile he creates a culture of fear instability and dismissal. People are disposable. Boundaries are not respected whether in the kitchen or in conversation. This isn't just a bad dining experience. This is a pattern of neglect abuse of power and willful ignorance. I urge you support businesses that respect people, employees, customers and community. This is not one of them.

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    6.2 mi
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    It's a Salt Lake City staple for a reason! I brought my family here for dinner and wondered why I…read moredon't come here more often. It was the Monday during the holiday break after Christmas where no one is wanting to cook, so it seemed like everyone had the same idea of going out to eat. We had a party of 5 and waited at the bar for 15 minutes until our table was ready. Service was super friendly and wonderful. When we were seated, our server Sebastian was great. I forgot how much I love their garden burger patty and their garlic rosemary fries. They also have a spicy black bean option for the vegetarians/vegans. Obviously they have a ton of great options for the meat eaters primarily, I mean it's a burger bar how could they not. Needless to say, I won't be forgetting about this place ever again! Dice bar vibes on the inside, and in the summer they have a lovely patio too.

    Lucky 13 is such a classic SLC spot and truly a must try!! They are a bar, so the whole party has…read moreto be 21+ and have IDs. We opted to sit outside cause it was a nice day. Their patio is great. Our server, Juan, was awesome. He checked on us just the right amount and was very knowledgeable on the menu!! For drinks, I got a Diet Coke (duh), and my husband got a beer. The Diet Coke came in a HUGE glass (as it should!!) and the brew was good. He got the rabbit foot brewing beach bunny and really enjoyed it. Juan let us know people have been loving this and that the owner of lucky 13 is involved with rabbit foot brewing. Love a local connection!! For food, I got the celestial burger and my husband got the ol man. Omg they were delicious!! They are on the pricier side, but the portions are BIG. Could def be shared. Their onion rings are amazing. I tried the rosemary garlic fries and they were delicious!! I would def recommended checking out lucky 13!!

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