Restaurants near Hogle Zoo

First time going. Food was really great, got the bread plate for an appetizer, the butter for the bread was really tasty. For the main course my wife and I split the steak board and the steak and pork chop were cooked perfectly, and seasoning was on point. Butter cake at the end was 10/10. Overall super happy with the place. The only thing that kinda threw me was the service was mediocre to not great. Server forgot our appetizer. We had to ask another server to check on it. Drink refills were checked on at the end of our meal not really during. The server just seemed kinda cold which is fine if she is having a tough day, but didn’t really keep up service wise. Small pull back to a great place, We will be back!

It was a lovely Valentine’s Day with excellent specials and the staff was excellent and provided a great experience with some of the best food I’ve had in Salt Lake and quite sometime. Duck spring rolls are to die for!!!

We love coming to Matteo’s. We were finally able to visit their new location in downtown Salt Lake City and it is beautiful. It’s bigger than their first location but still has all the charm and familiarity. I am really touched by their ability to make you feel like a special guest. I love seeing familiar faces and the fact that they remember you is really heart warming and something a lot of restaurants don’t prioritize as part of the dining experience. The food was outstanding, as usual. We love getting the steak special whenever it is available. It really is one of the best steaks in Utah (and I’ve been to just about every steakhouse here). Of course though, the pasta is always delicious and their desserts are usually something I never pass on.

We love Ruth Chris. It has become our birthday celebration restaurant. We were celebrating my husband's birthday last night. They always comp a birthday dessert, and the banana cream pie is Amazing, but all the food is Amazing. The tuna appetizer is our favorite. Filet is always cooked perfectly and do not forget the cremini mushrooms....sooo good. Our daughter loves the mashed potatoes and my husband loves the lobster bisque. It is ALL delicious. And we LOVE Fraser. He is the best server. We ask to sit in his section every time we go there. So friendly, great recommendations, and always takes care of us...attentive to anything we might need. He makes the dining experience outstanding.

Once again the food here was amazing. Service was excellent with Josh as our server who provided timely service. 3 girlfriends and I each ordered something different and were very happy with our food. The only thing that I wish they would change is having more alcoholic beverages options. They have their custom cocktails, but I would like something different.