The Roof Restaurant

4.5

2257 Reviews

$31 to $50

American

Romantic
Good for special occasions
Great for scenic views

The Roof Restaurant is Utah’s premier gourmet dining buffet, located on the 10th floor of the Joseph Smith Memorial Building in the heart of downtown Salt Lake City. Our menu includes our renowned dessert buffet and exciting international cuisine along with traditional favorites that change monthly.

Reservations are recommended. Call ahead to experience gourmet dining you’re sure to remember.
Note: no alcohol or coffee is served.

PRICING: Adults $46.00, Vegetarian $36.00, Youth (5-11): 23.00, Child (under 5): Free

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Dining style
Elegant Dining
Price
$31 to $50
Cuisines
American, Contemporary American
Hours of Operation
Dinner Mon–Thu 5:00 pm–8:00 pm Fri, Sat 5:00 pm–9:00 pm
Phone number
(801) 539-1911
Website
http://www.templesquare.com/dining/the-roof-restaurant/
Payment Options
AMEX, Diners Club, Discover, Mastercard, Visa
Dress code
Business Casual
Executive Chef
Timothy McMillan

Location
15 East South Temple, 10th Floor, Salt Lake City, UT 84150
Area
Salt Lake City
Cross Street
State Street
Parking details
The Joseph Smith Memorial Building Underground Parking has a in-street entrance is on South Temple street. Please enter west-bound on South Temple. As you turn onto South Temple, the entrance is on the left. At the bottom of the ramp, turn right to enter the Joseph Smith Memorial Building garage.
Public transit
The City Center Stop on the Trax Blue-Line is within a 3-minute walking distance to the Joseph Smith Memorial Building.
Entertainment
Live piano music every night and during select daytime special event openings.
Additional
Gluten-free Options

What 2,257 people are saying

Overall ratings and reviews

4.5

4.5 based on all time ratings

4.4Food
4.6Service
4.8Ambience
2.6Value

Noise • Moderate

2,257 Reviews

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OpenTable Diner
Salt Lake City
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined on 13 March 2020
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
We absolutely love The Roof restaurant. The food is quality and the atmosphere is amazing! Loved the Piano playing, loved our waitress. It was a perfect night.
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Shawn
Salt Lake City
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined on 12 March 2020
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Worth every penny, amazing view, amazing food, and amazing service!
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CelesteC
Salt Lake City
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined on 8 March 2020
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Loved it! I have to eat gluten free and there were a lot of gluten free and very tasty options! The atmosphere and views are wonderful! Very romantic!! I love the prime rib, among many other options!!
The Roof RestaurantResponded on 11 March 2020
Thank you for taking the time to review our restaurant. We are pleased to hear about your experience. We hope to see you again in the near future!
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JenniferC
Orange County
2 reviews
5.0
2 reviews
Dined on 7 March 2020
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
It was amazing food and atmosphere located right by the temple
The Roof RestaurantResponded on 9 March 2020
Thank you for taking the time to review our restaurant. We are pleased to hear about your experience. We hope to see you again in the near future!
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Flushemup
Salt Lake City
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined on 7 March 2020
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Fantastic meal at a fantastic location! Looking forward to eating here again.
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AilaniM
Salt Lake City
5 reviews
5.0
5 reviews
Dined on 7 March 2020
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
We celebrated a birthday and it was wonderful
The Roof RestaurantResponded on 9 March 2020
Thank you for taking the time to review our restaurant. We are pleased to hear about your experience. We hope to see you again in the near future!
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BalletGem
Salt Lake City
10 reviews
5.0
10 reviews
Dined on 7 March 2020
1. Overall 5
2. Food 4
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Superior Service! The wait staff was flawless, our personal server left nothing to be desired. The used plates and utensils were removed and replaced with a fresh napkin each time we would ascend the small staircase to the buffet. The pianist was exceptional at keeping the mood light and yet romantic if desired. He was both talented and personable. His smile as you would catch his eye was infectious and made the experience of being at The Roof Restaurant that much more special. Celebrating 2 birthdays that evening was a delight, the food was displayed in a proper rotation for the palate and the taste of each item was exceptional. Truly a special place.
The Roof RestaurantResponded on 9 March 2020
Thank you for taking the time to review our restaurant. We are pleased to hear about your experience. We hope to see you again in the near future!
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ElizabethM
Salt Lake City
1 review
3.0
1 review
Dined on 7 March 2020
1. Overall 3
2. Food 3
3. Service 2
4. Ambience 5
My friend and I went to the Roof to celebrate our birthdays. it was my first time there. I would rank the service excellent, except that when we got up to get dessert, we came back to our table being cleared away. the young lady apologized and reset the table. We were fine with it, except the regular waitress made the following comment: "Well she saw how long you have been here and thought you would be done by now". What a rude thing to say to paying customers! We traveled an hour to get there and wanted to relax and enjoy our dinner while visiting. We did not intend to be rude and take up the time for other people. We were not told there was a timeline on our dinner. Which was $50 per person. I was very disappointed to be treated that way but I still left a generous tip.
The Roof RestaurantResponded on 9 March 2020
Thank you for your recent visit to our restaurant and for taking the time to share your feedback with us. We will be taking your comments into consideration. Our Guest Relation Manager, Andrew will contact you to further discuss your recent visit.
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KevinS
Salt Lake City
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined on 5 March 2020
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
The view of the city & Temple Square is inspiring, especially at sunset. The service and food are excellent as well as the music. Thank you for helping us celebrate our wedding anniversary! Everything was perfect!
The Roof RestaurantResponded on 7 March 2020
Thank you for taking the time to review our restaurant. We are pleased to hear about your experience. We hope to see you again in the near future!
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JasonB
Grand Rapids
5 reviews
5.0
5 reviews
Dined on 4 March 2020
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
The Roof is an outstanding restaurant. With the restaurant located on the top floor of the Joseph Smith Memorial Building and overlooking Temple Square, the ambiance can’t be beat. The food is always excellent, and this visit was no different. Lot’s of top notch entree’s and fresh sides to choose from - and the desserts are amazing! The service has always been a strong point at The Roof. We were there with my so. For a special occasion for my son, and they made him feel like a king. The servers chat with you and really get to know you, and offer suggestions of things you should try at the restaurant. Truly a wonderful experience over all. I’m never disappointed when I go to The Roof.
The Roof RestaurantResponded on 9 March 2020
Thank you for taking the time to review our restaurant. We are pleased to hear about your experience. We hope to see you again in the near future!
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15 East South Temple, 10th Floor, Salt Lake City, UT 84150

Additional information

Cross Street
State Street
Area
Salt Lake City
Hours of Operation
Dinner Mon–Thu 5:00 pm–8:00 pm Fri, Sat 5:00 pm–9:00 pm
Price
$31 to $50
Cuisines
American, Contemporary American
Dining style
Elegant Dining
Dress code
Business Casual
Parking details
The Joseph Smith Memorial Building Underground Parking has a in-street entrance is on South Temple street. Please enter west-bound on South Temple. As you turn onto South Temple, the entrance is on the left. At the bottom of the ramp, turn right to enter the Joseph Smith Memorial Building garage.
Public transit
The City Center Stop on the Trax Blue-Line is within a 3-minute walking distance to the Joseph Smith Memorial Building.
Payment Options
AMEX, Diners Club, Discover, Mastercard, Visa
Executive Chef
Timothy McMillan
Entertainment
Live piano music every night and during select daytime special event openings.
Additional
Gluten-free Options

Website
http://www.templesquare.com/dining/the-roof-restaurant/
Phone number
(801) 539-1911

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Menu

Soups, Salads, and Appetizers

Fresh raw vegetables

Chilled poached salmon

Jumbo shrimp

Tossed green salad

Balsamic Vinegar and olive oil available

Main Entrées

Prime Rib

Honey Baked Ham

Chicken Entrée*

Fish Entrée*

Lamb or Pork Entrée*

Desserts

Fresh fruit

Flan

Chocolate-dipped strawberries

Chocolate mousse

Berry mousse

Crème brulée

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