05/06/09

Loving The Door!

by CocaineLady

I have been to The Red Door several times, and absolutely love this place. I feel like I've escaped Utah and the Zion Curtain, if only for a little while. The martini's are the best I have ever had, and not in teeny-tiny glasses like other bars in the area. Even hotel bars, so the price is well worth it to me. Coc**ne Lady (had to edit per the site) is my fave dessert martini, and the Kama Sutra holds a close tie to the Pomegranate martini. I can't wait to take a friend from out of town to see what he thinks. And so far, those I have taken who were unfamiliar, were very impressed. SLC natives, and out of towners.

The only downside is it is small, but that's also a pro. Makes you feel like you just got into a very exclusive place. It can get noisy when the band plays, or if there is a loud group. It's great for a first date, but I would go early if you want to be able to talk.

I've read the other reviews, and I haven't experienced a rude doorman, Chet, Brett, or otherwise. The staff is super friendly, and busy. But I haven't experienced super slow service that would make me take notice. And, I'm NOT an employee! Just a very super satisfied customer, who plans to return.

• Pros: Hip, Swanky, Excellent Martini's!
• Cons: Small, and sometimes noisy

01/13/09

Wonderfull drinks F$%king Brill Band!

by ronald38

I live in LA ( a transplant) and I was the Salt Lake on Saturday night for some set up work on the Sundance film festival this year. The hotel bellhop told me to check out the Red Door. He mentioned the band is good and the drink list was the best downtown. I honestly thought how would this poor bloke know anything about music...that is my field. The reason I went there is he said it was the best drink menu downtown. This guy seemed like he might know his drinks and spirits so I said f$#k it lets go.... its right fu$king next door anyway..

They had this band of white boys that are so fu$king brilliant I mean blooming incredible. They are the fu$king Daniel Day Trio. I got the fellows card. I still have their sound in my head. Its so liquid. They know every bloody song too...I mean bl%w me!!.

Each fellow has a sound you know.... their own sound. But all them together is THE sound. This sound is new and i mean I never hear it...never. They promised me a CD when they have it done. I am waiting. A lot of people are waiting for this now. Brill fellows really.

If you visit this Salt Lake and you have failed to see these fellows you are a bloody fool. Go to the Red Door. Have a martini and listen to a sound so crucial.. that you need it. You need it.

• Pros: Brill Band!! Unbelievable.
• Cons: They flog smokes at a high price.

11/20/08

Owner/Boy Doorman (?) is something to behold

by dude69

This place is terrible. The owner should be kicked out of this bar, and all the people who feel like me should file complaints. I know I will.

Drinks way too expensive.

Perfect, if you're a tourist.

Che??? What is that all about??? It's an insult to people of 'color.'

Bottom Line: Boycott the Red Door.

• Pros: Nothing
• Cons: Doorman/Drinks/Staff