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(801) 582-5807
2100 Emigration Cyn
Salt Lake City,
UT
84108
40.7618
-111.7808
What People Are Saying About Ruth's Diner
The Editor
Robyn Galbos
Citysearch
In Short – Located in what once was a trolley car, it is named after its original tough-as-nails owner. Period lamps light the tables, while black-and-white photos of Ruth and her Chihuahuas decorate the walls. A large patio with live music on weekends makes the diner a favorite lunch and dinner spot. Casual diner fare is served in hearty proportions. Try the buttermilk pancakes or one of several omelettes for breakfast. For lunch, the burgers are popular. Or choose from a variety of sandwiches and enchiladas.
11/21/09
Expect to waste your day waiting
by Opinions Matter at Citysearch
We were so excited to go somewhere new for a celebration. There were only 5 in our group; we were told the wait would be 35-45 minutes. Understandable, its a SMALL place. After quietly waiting for ONE HOUR I asked the hostess if there was something she could do, maybe push some tables together or anything, something anything. She shrugged her shoulders and said "Legally, no. You have to wait for the bigger tables to be done eating." After waiting 30 more minutes I asked again, she said no and sent the owner to tell us I was rude and asked us to leave! I have NEVER been more horrified in my life! The moral of the story, if you plan to go here with more than 3 people, expect to waste your day waiting in the way because there is only a small bench to sit on and keep quiet or they will ask you to leave.
- Pros: Cant think of one
- Cons: If your party is 3 or more DO NOT GO HERE!!!
08/09/09
Brunch is amazing
by jessicagrace at Citysearch
I love the location of the diner. It is a short drive from downtown but feels so secluded. I love the ambience of the whole experience--- great food, good service, the relaxing music! No one in our group had any complaints about the food nor the service- it was perfect. The biscuits actually do live up to all the hype and the breakfast was amazing. Everything was prepared perfectly, presented well and portions were large but not overwhelming. They even had a delicious vegan breakfast burrito for my friend-- which she loved too! When we arrived at the height of brunch, we were told it would be 45 mins, but it turned out to only be 20 mins. We will definitely be going back for repeat visits!
- Pros: location, food, service
- Cons: its popular so expect a wait
08/02/09
don't go for dinner
by kenneg at Citysearch
went for dinner at 6:30 on a friday night and were SORELY disappointed. first off we could not eat outside unless we were at the bar, which is so dumb since we do live in a utah and it was 6:30! 75% off the charm of ruth's is eating on the patio. i ordered meatloaf which was dry, over seasoned, and really just not appetizing. i ordered a childrens meal with chicken fingers and they were so nasty that my children would not eat them. i could break them on the table and i think they were under a hot light for at least 3 hours. to top it all off we didn't get any of their famous biscuits because i guess they don't serve them at dinner. instead we got hard rolls from costco. ruths has ALWAYS been a favorite dining spot, in fact we drive 45 minutes to get there and i have to say i have no desire to return. ruth's spent 1 million dollars on remodeling and lost their taste buds.
- Pros: charm
- Cons: food quality
The Details on Ruth's Diner
What to Drink:
Enjoy a Bloody Mary on the patio while waiting for a table on a Sunday morning.
The Extras:
The menu has children's portions and vegetarian-friendly items, too.
Category:
Payment Methods:
American Express, Visa, Discover, MasterCard
Cuisine:
Smoking Permitted:
Yes
