Live music was great! I didn't love my cocktail (especially not for the price), but the BOB's beer was a really nice light beer. We split the burger and the chicken sandwich. The burger was dry but the chicken sandwich was crispy and flavorful. This was a pricier spot and the menu is really hit or miss. We had a pretty good time here. read more

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I planned to come to The Owl Bar for six months prior to my 30th birthday. Me and a group of 6 came in around 3:30 on June 8th. We were sat outside. My party ordered their food and we never received one of our guest plates. We brought this up multiple times to the waiter and they said it was coming - it never came. We additionally requested a special birthday desert from the time we sat down. That also never came. The waiter ended up taking one of my drinks off the tab and thought that was efficient enough. 6 out of 7 of us requested no onions , all of our plates came with onions. We expressed this to the waiter and all that was done was simply removing the onions from the plate and giving it back to us, with all onion residue and onions bits attached. The restaurant did not care for allergy concerns. I was superbly disappointed with my birthday experience that I had planned so intentionally. And the quality of food was mediocre at best. Owl Bar was one of my favorite restaurants in the valley. The best thing we got were the pretzels. The spicy mustard and cheese sauce were excellent, everything else was disappointing. You guys are the heart of Sundance, people expect a lot coming here. Take value in that instead of giving your patrons the very least. read more

With friends visiting from Wisconsin, I was intent on showing them the glory of Utah's mountains. There isn't a better way to illustrate this alpine majesty than a drive to Sundance. Drinks at the Owl Bar were just an added elixir to the wonderment of this gorgeous April afternoon. We all loved the history and rustic ambiance of this inn. Servers were friendly and the cocktails just fine. Bar food hit the spot, with the fried pickles matching the lore of Sundance and Robert Redford. In fact, other than his direction of "Ordinary People," most people would take the fried pickles over Bob. Sorry. They were that good. I shall return to the Owl Bar and for a stay at the Sundance Resort. I'm an urban dude and usually find nature a bit too, well uncontrolled. Sundance may help me understand the necessity of an ecological awareness. The drive to Sundance is religiosity at its most pure. Some higher power must be involved read more

Have been here a few times and loved it each time! Such a fun ambiance whether it be after a day skiing or in the summer just leisuring. Good variety of drinks available read more

Great place! Food and drinks were great and the entertainment was fantastic, had the crowd dancing and enjoying the night. Everyone working was friendly and helpful. If you get the chance to see the Nate Robinson Trio here, do it! read more

Such a great atmosphere and friendly staff! Dropped by for a quick drink and bite to eat before a 6pm SFF screening b/c timing would have been too tight if dined at The Foundry. Nice menu choices with ability to order a few entrees from the Foundry, if preferred. The cauliflower had great flavor but much more salt than I'd normally use. read more

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Went to owl bar w a couple friends. We ordered a bunch of food and drinks. The waiter seemed as though he forgot about us, until I took a picture and then I got scolded. Apparently no pictures or videos at the place that started a film festival? At the end of the meal, a COCKROACH came out from under my fries after I had eaten the whole bison melt!!! I told the waiter. He talked to management and they said there was nothing they could do... they didn't even take that one plate off the ticket. However, when my bill came back, there was an additional $20. I thought Ashton Kutcher was going to pop out and tell me I was linked or something. Never going back. read more

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Returned to the owl bar/grill tonight for a wonderful experience. I updated my 1 star review to 5 stars as I really appreciate the effort Sundance made to make sure we had a great experience this time around. Thank you Sundance and our server Chloe!! read more

A nice spot to have a drink and soak up the Sundance atmosphere. Very good bar service and nice views. Historic over 200 year old bar from the movie was transplanted here. Would have taken a photo of it but they don't allow photos inside. Outdoor and indoor seating. read more

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Great place for food and drinks. Waiter was quirky and funny. If you love the outdoors this place is for you! read more

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Beautiful setting inside and out nice rustic bar. Love the outdoor patio and sounds of the running stream. Great service.

Total Sundance experience for our Après ski. All the places at Sundance fit the intended vibe. From the decor to the local mountain man who came in with his dog, this place is pretty cool. The charcuterie board was delicious as were the cocktails. read more

Fireplace, Garlic, Slopes, Hobbit, Hub. Just what you'd expect from Sundance. A small, Hobbit Hole of a bar with a great menu right at the bottom of the slopes. It's proximity to The Sundance Store, The Foundry Grill, The Tree Room, The Screening Room, The Rehearsal Room, The Sundance Art Studio, etc, makes it a perfect hub. Dark interior, Fireplaces (in side, and outside), string lights, great furniture / decore, warm inviting people, great food (try the burger with garlic fries!), make this place an easy addition to your favorite places on the planet. read more

What a quaint bar and delish food too. We got the Naked Tickle Fight cocktail (what a name). Good drink. Gibson was a server. He was knowledgeable and attentive. For eats, we ordered the crab hash-browns. I love crab and I had never heard of this dish before. It did not disappoint with fresh herbs and lots of crab atop some crisp, but not over cooked hash-browns. Then we ordered a Bison burger cooked medium well with bacon and cartelized onions with Russian dressings on a delish Kaiser roll. This was the best bison burger I have ever had and I have had them all over the PNW. We asked that the music be changed (they were playing rap??? ). They changed it To something more appealing and appropriate as soon as we asked. I rarely rave about "bar food" but I would drive up to Sundance to The Owl Bar again just to Eat, let alone drink. Cheers to Gibson and The Owl Bar at Sundance. read more

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Favorite place to go on our way to Park City. Great atmosphere. Just wish the bar space was a bit larger. read more

We went there for drinks . The ambiance is nice, with an old western decor and big vintage mirror behind the bar. Well maintained place. They had a limited food menu . We Ordered couple mixed drinks and a beer. No complaints there . Would definitely come back on a Friday or Saturday night. It's a good place if ur in the area and wanted to check it out. read more

Great vibe. Great service. Just drank but food looked very good. Very friendly staff. Felt like Redford might walk in any minute :)

Awesome atmosphere and refreshing beer (Robert Redford's beer nonetheless). Very cowboyesque appeal, so charming and cozy nested in the Sundance mountains. What a lovely way to 'kill some time' before going to a 'real' 4th of July BBQ at a house in a nearby town (we were so full after having our 'appetizers' here that honestly could not eat anything else at our party). We got the wagyu burger, the fantastic pretzel with those incredible sauces (and I thought I was not a pretzel person) and the fried artichokes hearts. With these 3 items we were so happy and satisfied! Plus I loved seating across from my boyfriend who was seating nearby a pic of Redford and Paul Newman...what a trio of male beauties!!! read more

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Live music almost every Friday and Saturday night. Try to get there before 9pm so you can grab a seat. Usually looking at a $5 cover charge those nights. Drinks and food are priced appropriately for a resort, but not exorbitant. read more

I love the Owl Bar. We always start dinner here with cocktails. They have a great selection of whiskies. The bar itself has some sort of wild west history. They have an outdoor area for sunny or warm days. Service is always good. I love the ambiance of the Owl Bar. read more

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Amazing ! Great food. Great cocktails. Great service. The long drive is worth it. They have the best cocktails in Utah county. They have a very wide variety of spirits including mezcal. The food is definitely much nicer than average bar food. It's much pricier than your regular wings bar, but definitely much better. They have a fire pit and live music. Wife loves it ! read more

This is a fun spot on the Sundance Mountain Resort spot. They have great apps including fried pickles and nachos. They also have a great drink menu and the service is good. If you're there in the winter, they have a cute outdoor area with fires. read more

We came to the Sundance Resort to eat at the Foundry Grill yet failed to make a reservation. Go figure ‍ so we ended up at the Owl Bar. (I will mention the lighting is dim like bar fashion so no pics of the meal. So did it actually happen??) We had a party of 10 and were able to squish a few tables together which made for a strangely more intimate feel which I liked. Normally I feel it is a bit loud so opt for a weeknight to avoid the loud noise and crowds. I love that a small portion of the restaurant menu is available to eat here which is a big reason why we stayed. And it came out 10x's faster than the restaurant so there's a life hack for you. We ordered the nachos with steak which could have easily been shared by 2 or even 5 and also the BBQ Buffalo burger which is so well priced for what you get. Overall, FANTASTIC alternative to The Foundry Grill or best to eat on a weeknight. Plus, Sundance is so unreal during fall! You must go even for dessert or a drink! read more

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Sundance is always great. Owl Bar's food is typical of UT...mediocre. However, atmosphere is great. Service is great and drinks are SOLID.

Definitely one of the coolest bars I've been to in Utah. Nestled in the back of Sundance it feels private and cozy. The interior is seriously charming, and severely rustic. We came with a giant group (a bridal party) after the wedding rehearsal. We rolled in about twenty deep, and while I wouldn't generally recommend coming with a group that large (orders are bound to be missed/forgotten and service is bound to be slow) they somehow they managed to accommodate us. Props to our server (sorry I forgot your name) who kept things super organized and created tabs for each party within the group so we didn't have a cluster**** when it came time to pay at the end. Drink wise I thought the cocktails were pretty good, but not great.. maybe like a 3.5/5 and mainly because I'm a little persnickety when it comes to classic cocktails. I did find one I loved, which had Jalapeños, tequila, cucumber, lime and cointreau (so basically a spicy margarita) and I would highly recommend that one if it's still on the menu. The food I thought, was really good though! We mostly ordered bar food (pizza, nacho's, fried things) but it was 'elevated' gastro-pub type fare which was pleasantly unexpected. The nachos were gigantic, and I definitely recommend them as they come with both a cheese sauce and also just melted cheese. The pizza I ordered came with figs, goat cheese, prosciutto and arugula. The highlight food item though I think were the 'Hot Damn Fried Dill Pickles' which are pretty much everything I live for. The Hot Damn Dills are from a pickle company out of Park City (HeeHaw Pickle Co.) and I literally buy them by the boat load when I see them out here in California so I was blown away by the fact that they were fried and on the menu at Owl Bar. They're ridonkulously spicy, (habeneros duh), but if you're looking to grow some chest hairs after a bite def def def get these. read more

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Beautiful historic bar nestled in the Sundance Resort. The historic bar that serves for a backdrop in the bar is just beautiful. Love how cozy and inmate the bar is, with two rooms (one with a fireplace) as well as outdoor patio dining when the weather allows. The staff is super friendly, accommodating and just a pleasure to have serve you! There is a TV in there to watch the sports games, which we enjoyed as well, but the whole bar atmosphere transports you back to a different time. The pictures on the wall are wonderful....but don't use your camera to take any pictures in there...they are not allowed! read more

Great grub, great local beers sitting at bar...very friendly bartenders...understated high end service...delightful!

Read my previous review for most of the details. There's been an effort to improve the drinks and the servers have improved. I'm thrilled to be able to up my rating to 4 stars. read more

The Owl bar used to be great - great food, great atmosphere, great live music. Sadly, the new owners want to turn the resort into a profit making venture. So they took away the great bar food and fired the culinary team. The new team puts out food that's twice as expensive and has nothing to do with Redford's original idea of a homegrown down to earth resort. Now it's caviar and fancy cheeses instead of nachos and fried pickles. We used to come here a lot. They've lost us - and many other locals I imagine - as loyal customers. What a shame. Enjoy your chips and caviar. read more

The Owl Bar today is a master class in how to quickly destroy an exceptional restaurant experience. For years one of our absolute favorite places to enjoy an outdoor casual dinner - great ambience at the base of the mountain surrounded by trees and a peaceful running creek. A solid menu with a fantastic charcuterie board, great nachos, Brussels sprouts, tempura vegetables, etc...we would always see each of those items on every table. We went tonight for the first time in several months, with all of us looking forward to enjoying some of our favorite food in one of our favorite spots. Much to our surprise, all of those favorites are no longer on the menu.That would be okay if they were replaced with better. To say the menu has been reduced, not just in number of items, but the quality of offerings, would be a gross understatement. While nachos remain on the menu, they pale in comparison to the previous offering. None of the other favorites survived what we were told are changes by a new chef. My fried chicken sandwich contained what looked like a fake chicken cutlet straight from the freezer section at Costco. Nothing special at all. The burger...average. The one salad - small and extremely overpriced. All in all, we witnessed a lesson in how to ruin a great thing from the food to the service. Our waitress was full of facts about the trouble brewing internally. It did not enhance our experience to have her refer to a menu offering as the "shit nachos", to tell us she couldn't stand the new chef, to say the only good food at Sundance was now at the Lookout, or to argue with my daughter about the Rose she ordered that was actually not a Rose. The management should be embarrassed. read more

Hmmm...i love sundance and usually eat at the foundry grill...came here and we were instantly sorry we gave this place a try. The sour and rude disposition the server caused us to get up and return to the foundry grill. Cut the curtness to your customers owl bar! read more

We have been going to the owl bar for 2 years, driving from Las Vegas 3-4 times per year to eat their amazing nachos. Can't tell you how disappointed we were this trip. Hardly any cheese and the chips were no longer smothered in goodness. Service was amazing but the burgers and nachos were just ordinary now. Very sad. Won't be returning. read more

The Owl Bar at Sundance has been one of the greatest places to drink and eat......until now. Food - sliders and fries, was almost inedible. Tasted like microwave food. I ate it - and regret it. New management, and it has changed - for the worse. I hope who ever is in charge of their kitchen wakes up and brings back the incredible menu/ offerings that we all love and crave. If you go there - don't order food. read more

Our food and drinks were very good. Sitting on the patio by the creek was so pleasant. Our waitress Bella was outstanding. She was attentive without being bothersome. She'd bring out another drink right when the previous one was finished. She noticed I liked ice and just brought out an extra glass of it. It reminded me of service at high-end restaurants in Tokyo. read more

The greatest bar in all of Utah. I love this bar. They have some of the best drinks and amazing food. My favorite food options that they have here are the fried pickles. They are made with Hot Damn Dills from Park City. The chipotle aioli it comes with is wondrous. The wagyu burger is fantastic. I also love the buffalo style chicken wings. The service is fantastic and the rustic mountain style of the bar is cozy and inviting. I look forward to any time I get to spend in this wonderful bar. Come and check it out soon. read more

The whole resort here is absolutely magical, and the owl bar is no different. You can basically feel the energy of past stars that have graced its bars lingering in the crisp air. Service is really sweet, they even remember you after being gone for a year. Food is good and there are some vegan options, but it is your typical bar food. Overall, it's really the atmosphere that makes this place worth checking out. read more

Amber our server was amazing and the food was great. We got the fondue and the only thing I would recommend would be a larger portion of the meat. Also they need to let you know that the bread etc that comes with it was unlimited. read more

Love the Owl Bar and live the crew there. It's like Cheer's! Everybody knows your name, what you drink and how you like your blue cheese burger cooked! Sit outside in the summer, dine by the fire in the winter or hang out by the burn barrel. Great music on the weekends and always good service. Awesome place to take business associates for a cocktail or two - make sure you have a signature Drewski before you leave. Ask the staff to tell you the story about the bar and where it came from. Hint - Thermopolus! Have a great time. Remember - no one under 21! Pamela read more

Went up to check out the Harvest Market and it started raining hard so we ducked into the bar and was able to snag a couple bar seats. First time sitting at this bar and our server was very efficient and fast! We immediately got our drinks and ordered a artichoke appetizer. That was good but a little salty for me, my husband loved it. Hung out for an hour or so, amusing people watching because there was a large rowdy group that kept getting in the way and boy were they drunk!! Entertainment read more

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One of the best bars in Utah--easily the best in Utah County. It's tough to beat anything Sundance tho. After a wedding rehearsal, a large group of us (40 or so total) headed to The Owl Bar and took over the patio. Maybe they're not usually understaffed, but this night they definitely were, well, understaffed. Only one server took our orders and brought us our food throughout the night, so I can sympathize a bit. She was overwhelmed and overmatched from the get-go, but was able to overcome a few bumps (including a LONG wait in between getting our first drink and placing our food order) along the way. Anyways, on to the good stuff. Like the Drinks, Food, & Setting. What we ordered: +Beers (good local stuff on tap, solid bottle selection) +Craft Cocktails (all were awesome) +Nachos (HUGE) +Fig & Prosciutto Pizza (the gf's order, which was actually really tasty) +Fried Hot Damn Dill Pickles (best fried pickles I've had, thick cut slices) +Garlic Fries (not my order, but I did help myself to quite a few) And that setting. Right in the mountains, in the heart of Sundance Resort. The patio is a cool spot, but I actually really enjoyed the decor on the inside--we moved inside after an hour and a half outside. The bar wasn't big enough for our fraction of the group, so we swooped a couple tables and some extra chairs and continued chatting while watching a Real Salt Lake game. A couple musicians were setting up for a live set, but we left right before they started. You know, we had a wedding to make sure we got to the next day. read more