came here for the Christmas pop up after coming for the halloween pop up a few months ago. both…read morewere really fun! the menu has a lot of themed cocktails that were all good. we also ordered a variety of food and it was all good. the artichoke dip was my favorite. make sure you have a reservation if you plan on going during one of the pop ups. you'll need it!

The ambience is unbeatable! We visited during their "Powder room" theme and it's like you're…read moretransported to the slopes! The drinks were reasonably priced (15$) and the presentation is on point! Varley shares a kitchen with Ivy & Varley next door so you can snag a few small bites whilst you're enjoying your drinks!

What a fun venue! We checked out the Hidden Boot. It's a…read morecute little hidden area at Flankers. We ordered the fish tacos. Excellent! Service was great. Staff friendly. I like the different socializing areas they have and you have to check out the huge chair. Of course we had to take a pic sitting in it and you will too!

The inside of the place is clean, nice, modern, neat, and pretty. You're surrounded by TVs. The…read moreservice was good, the food was good, the experience was good. Would definitely recommend this place!

Located on the top floor of The Cliff Lodge, the ambiance is gorgeous. I had extremely high hopes…read morefor my experience here and they fell flat both times we dined here. I had trouble with the elk meatball pasta. The balls were very tough and tasted gamey. The pasta wasn't thick pappardelle ribbons as noted on the menu, but rather thin like linguine. The $18+ dollar soups were anticlimactic (especially for the price) and needed more substance. The children's pasta was very salty and wasn't made with homemade pasta. The salmon entree looked beautiful on the plate however the fish was medium rare to rare and not as flaky as I hoped. The blue sauce had no actual flavor and was scant. The papaya salad was weird to say the least and tough. Possibly the worst plate of food had to have been the salad I've pictured, with some spotted radicchio. Super bitter and inedible. We sent it away and noticed the table next to us also complain about theirs. The other salad that we replaced it with was just okay and needed more elements. On a positive note, the staff were really friendly and polite and the complimentary bread with honey butter was delicious. My recommendation is to skip this restaurant and walk down to the Steak Pit.

I had an enjoyable dinner at the Aerie. I was slightly apprehensive given previous mixed reviews…read more The carrot appetizer was tasty but not so good that I would order it again. The wagyu osso buco was good, very tender, but the seasoning/flavor was not superlative. I enjoyed the mushroom bolognese tagliatelle the most (it was the most flavorful, and was filling). The coconut gelato was absolutely fantastic (creamy, rich, yet vegan), but I believe I had the same gelato at SeventyOne so it's not solely available at the Aerie. A friend had dinner at the Aerie the evening before and was disappointed in the mushroom appetizer, celery veloute, and sea bass (which she said was overcooked). So it's possible I enjoyed dinner also because my expectations were tempered. The ambiance is terrific with the tremendous windows and view Service was reasonably attentive, especially the sommelier Given the price/value alone I'd probably rate 3.5 but the ambiance bumps it to a 4

Stumbled into Repeal for after dinner drinks last weekend. I haven't been here since this space was…read moreoccupied by Bourbon House, and learned it opened fairly recently. The aesthetic is great and they've really made good use of the space. The biggest disappointment was seeing things so quiet. I know Bourbon House could be easy to miss, but was always densely packed. Despite the prominent neon sign outside, the room remained surprisingly quiet throughout our visit. Our little party of 4 enjoyed ourselves, but the buzz we craved just wasn't there. Drinks were good and the bartenders did a great job conjuring up the spirits. Bee's Knees, Corpse Reviver No 2, and Amaretto Sour were all made very well and hit the spot. Service was prompt and polite. We got seated after a short wait, and the team was attentive and friendly throughout. We were not kept thirsty! The live music was great and helped lift the otherwise subdued atmosphere. I'd love to see how the vibes are when the crowd is more filled out. I only found out about the relationship with Prohibition in Murray after the fact, but several members of our party called out the similarities in theme and vibe during our visit. Overall, this was a nice experience. I'd love to be back when things are a bit more lively. For me, drinks are better enjoyed in a crowd.

Front desk man was extremely rude. First, he told us we'd have to wait an hour -- but when we…read morechecked our online reservation, it clearly showed we were booked in just 15 minutes. That was the first red flag. When we first walked in, he greeted us with a smile -- but the moment he heard our accent, his expression completely changed. The smile disappeared instantly, and he became cold and condescending. It felt like he had a problem with us from that second. We came back after 15 minutes as planned. I didn't have my physical ID on me, but I had a clear photo of it on my phone, and I visibly look over 30. I understand the rules -- but even if you have to refuse service, you can do it with basic respect and manners. Instead, he treated us like we were nothing. No politeness, no explanation, just a harsh refusal with a smug attitude.

**Hide and Seek -- **…read more What an incredible find! This speakeasy, hidden behind a wall of books, sets the tone before you even sit down -- intimate dining room, a really cool bar. It delivered on every level. The food was magnificent -- genuinely one of the best dining experiences I've had in a while, and that's saying something since we just got off an Alaskan cruise, where the dining is a point of pride. Start with the squash blossoms -- wow, just wow. I had the filet, cooked perfectly; could've used a touch more salt, but the cowboy butter more than made up for it. My wife's Mexican snapper was excellent too, and the pasta that came alongside it was the bomb. Save room for the Basque cheesecake -- light, fantastic, don't skip it. Our waiter, Mike, made the night even better -- friendly, knowledgeable about the dishes, and full of great recommendations. And Executive Chef Jason Daniel Moser is clearly talented -- personable and on his way to a Michelin star. We'll absolutely be back.

I was in town for a conference and was looking for a cool spot to check out for dinner in Salt…read moreLake. I came across Hide & Seek and I'm so glad I went in to check it out! It's a cool little speakeasy in Downtown and has a true speakeasy vibe. When you enter, you're taken through a hidden door in a bookshelf into an intimate dining room. A few notables from my visit: the ambiance and vibes were crafty, cool, upscale, and had you feel like you were in a true speakeasy. at the start of your experience you're given an amuse-bouche selected and compliments of the chef. It was a single bite item and was so good. we had a variety of small bites; lobster beignets, pork belly, Arctic Char and Yellowtail and Heirloom Burrata. If you can, I recommend ordering a spread of items to try, you won't go wrong with anything you order. the vibes were on point but it was a bit darker than I prefer for a dining experience. I know it is part of the atmosphere so that's really just my personal preference. the old fashion is on the sweet side, so keep that in mind if you're a bourbon or whiskey purist. Overall, I'd recommend checking this place out, especially if you're a speakeasy fan!

We went here for date night and it was a unique, fun, and delicious experience. The menu design…read moreincludes small plates that are meant for sharing. Parking is a bit complicated as the area was super busy on a Friday night, but we found a street spot a few blocks away. We were seated at the bar by the chefs that were cooking the kebabs, and the service was really good considering how busy it was. We had quite a few delicious cocktails, but the one that stood out most was the Billy Ray Cypress, which came with a little glass duck we were able to keep. All the drinks were beautifully crafted, unique, and delicious. We enjoyed the fried rice, gochujang noodle, and the karaage (chicken) along with beef, pork, chicken meatball, chicken heart, and mushroom skewers. The standouts to me were the gochujang noodle, which was spicy and insanely flavorful, and the beef and mushroom skewers, which were also perfectly marinated with tons of flavor. Our bill came out to $200 before tip, almost half of that being alcohol, so overall I felt this place was reasonably priced for all the food we got. The setup is a bit odd--with a big communal table, a few booths, and bar searing--so if you're looking for an intimate private table date place this may not be it. But I highly recommend it and we're excited to go back!

The vibe in here is great for a casual but nice dinner. The interior was awesome and I loved the…read morestyle! Service here was good too. The cocktails on the menu are amazing. They are original and delicious with a nice variety of spirit forward and more fun. I appreciated the creativity and innovation in all of the contrails and I had a hard time choosing one. I ultimately got the gochu-gang starr and it was great! The food here is amazing too. The portions are small and this is definitely tapas style so get ready to try a bunch of small dishes. Everything was amazing but my most favorite item I got was surprisingly the chicken heart skewer. The meat was incredibly tender and juicy. It had some saltiness and some citrus which helped to cut through the fatty and meaty flavor. Perfectly balanced! Great meal and would love to come again to try more things especially the drinks.

Finally, a restaurant in Salt Lake City that actually cares about curating an atmosphere for their…read morediners. Split between two different seating areas, one a bright sunroom filled with vibrant plants and neon lights and the other a darker, moodier booth lined bar area that feels cozy. We started the evening with the house puffy bread and calamari. The calamari comes grilled which may surprise some people, drenched in oil and herbs, it made for a perfect pairing to dip the bread into. Our main courses were the crab pasta and Tortellini. The crab pasta was a comfort dish for sure, heavily oiled, heavily salted. I would have liked a bit of lemon or herbs to lighten things up, but overall the dish felt luxurious. The tortellini was an umami bomb, incredibly rich, meaty flavor. We finished things out with potentially the best espresso martini we've had in Salt Lake leaving us excited to try more from their bar program in the future.

Really disappointed. Honestly will never go back again. The food was not only terrible but the…read moreportions were so so small. Overly salty. Not the appetizers and main dishes you would expect from a so called nice restaurant. I honestly feel sorry for the waiters and waitresses. I think they know how bad it is. The prices were insane. 21$ for puffy bread. Fried olives we just small fried olives at an expensive price. Atmosphere was terrible. Basically dim and had lame art on the walls. Knit dream catcher. The glasses were plastic cups that you would see in a high school cafeteria. Unfortunately it didn't make my birthday experience memorable. I will be very surprised if this restaurant survives serving this poor quality at these ridiculous high prices.

The Mozzarella sticks were amazing!…read more The wait staff was fast and friendly. Wednesday night is pool league if your going to play for fun pick another night.

Came here for a 9 Ball pool event... I like it here! Really good food, great music, super polite…read morestaff and clean pool table. I had a Caesar salad and my buddy had a huge salad with hard boiled eggs and turkey. Really fresh and filling. Super fast delivery. This place seems to take great pride in their services and quality of food. I'd bring a date here. The patrons are fun and OH! The Men's room was very clean. If you're looking for a nice place, with zero pretension, this is my pick.