When I visit SLC I love going here! For appetizers the stuffed mushrooms are excellent and so is the beer crackers. Their pizza's are great, love their salads and the rotisserie chicken, yum! You can't go wrong with their beers either. I love getting the beer samplers because you can try them all. I highly recommend this place!
(5)
A P.
Bland food. Came for lunch and got a sandwich and a burger, and both were very bland. Did not get a chance to try any of their beers, but avoid this place unless you're here to drink and want bar food. The fries that accompanied the dishes were also meh. The atmosphere was great and the service was ok, and the restaurant itself is pretty cool (esp the bathrooms being downstairs). It'd be a good place to come watch a game and drink beer, but would not recommend for an ordinary lunch. I could hear the waitress complaining to herself about the tips while she picked up the receipts that the patrons had left at the table next to us. Kinda tacky.
(3)
MC Free W.
I feel that Red Rock Brewing Company has an undeserved popularity. I've been there at least ten times over the years, usually when invited by a friend or colleague from work. But it wasn't until my last visit, and a truly horrible Black Bean Vegan Burger, that I realized I have never left satisfied. Even though it is impossible to remember the specifics of every meal I've eaten at a given restaurant, I always remember whether is was good or not. In the case of Red Rock, I recall some pizza, a couple of burgers, fish and chips, a pulled pork sandwich, a Rueben, and a Cobb salad. Most of it was edible, but all of it was uninspired. I'm not a beer aficionado, preferring distilled spirits. But I enjoy a good crisp lager or a sturdy stout as much as the next guy. Anyway, I've never felt compelled to comment after a beer at Red Rock, as compared with, say, the gloriously good Hefeweizen at Squatter's, which in my opinion, is a superior brewpub in every way. Further, at all my visits, the service has always seemed perfunctory. When you walk in to Red Rock Brewing Company, the nice burgundy interior and the bustling crowd makes you feel like you are in for something special. Unfortunately, they set you up just to let you down.
(2)
Giulia J.
Just getting around to writing this review as we dined here on vacation in August 2013. Food was so good that I had to give the kudos in a review. Diners from our table ordered everything from pasta to shrimp pizza to crusted fish. Everything was perfect... seasoning, flavor and portion size. Had some great fun drinks to try and the restaurant was very clean with a hometown feel despite its large size. Definitely recommend!
(5)
Vida A.
Still amazing bruschetta and $2 bloody marys after 11:30. We make this a usual brunch spot after going to Farmers Market. I usually have my adorable 5 pound yorkie which i get is not even allowed on the patio. The servers are usually sweet and bring him water and play with him but this guy hostess had such bad attitude "um no dogs" I know idiot but i can sit on the patio and have him sit on the sidewalk. Bad service for a hostess. Anyway, I stick to the specials of the day, pizza, or sandwich. My favorite right now is the grinder with sausage, spicy and fresh, love it!!!
(4)
Lexi S.
4 stars for the experience. I enjoy the atmosphere, the beer, the food and servers (Dalton!). It's a really fun, local pub and it hits all the right notes for me. Red Rock has become our go to Saturday place for $2 mimosas and the bottled beers. Secale is my favorite, when they have it. It is aged in whiskey barrels and has a really rich, unique taste. The food is good...have only sampled a few items but we really enjoy the red rock burger. Simple and good, especially with a beer, or 3. This place is kind of the essence of Salt Lake. When friends come to town, it's one of the perfect spots to sample the local flare. See you on Saturday!
(4)
K. G.
We pulled through Salt Lake for the evening and were more than satisfied with our visit to Red Rock!. Our waiter had some of the best customer service we've experienced in some time. The bruschetta was hands down the best we've ever had! Definitely would recommend this place. The beer was enjoyable as well.
(5)
Lizzie W.
It's just average. My rating is truly more of a 2.5 star, but since we can't do halves, a 3 will suffice. I've been to the 3 locations of theirs, Park City, Downtown and Fashion place. They're pretty much consistent in both taste and decor in each of these locations. I really do like the decorum. They've done a nice job at creating somewhere that feels warm and inviting. I particularly like how they've utilized the "Red Rock" theme by having several interesting photographs of southern Utah. (this is true for all 3 locations) but on weekends all of the locations are a nightmare. The wait is never horrendously long, however if there's a lot of people in the restaurant, having a conversation becomes tedious. I'm sorry to say, that it's just not worth the wait. If you happen to come across Red Rock at a time when it's not crowded, by all means. But the idea of subjecting yourself to a wait only to be seated in a very loud restaurant is ludicrous. The food is typically either average or bad. More often than not, it's average and I guess that's why I won't completely write this place off. They have a lot of variety, but I've come to the conclusion that's a bad thing. They really don't specialize in any area. From the pizzas to the burgers to the pastas and seafoods, Red Rock just hasn't found its niche. There's not a speciality area in which it can be redeemed. Everything just falls flat. I've eaten a lot of different dishes from here, in hopes of finding something worthy of writing about, but honestly none of the dishes have exceeded my expectations. The spaghetti is very Americanized, and it's what you would expect from a restaurant in Utah. It's very bland but there's a LOT of it. However I will give them props for the garlic bread. I actually really enjoy that. The salads I've had (Chopped, Caesar, Cobb) are fine but not distinguishable from a salad you'll have anywhere else. The pizzas and burgers fall into the same category. It's difficult because I really want to like this place. If they could just find some area of expertise, I would probably come more often simply because I really do like the atmosphere, and the staff are very nice. I just can't ever see them stepping out of mediocracy, which is just plain sad considering the potential is there.
(3)
Clifford B.
I had a sampler flight presented in a wrought iron holder for 6 five ounce glasses. Due to state law, the beers on tap are 4% Av. The sampler of beers on tap was: zwickel unfiltered pils pale ale amber ale bitters munich dunkel stout The beers were excellent, as was the knowledge of the bar man. I had a flatiron steak done properly medium rare, with fresh horse radish. I was pleasantly surprised by the vegetable: sugar snap peas, crisp. The coleslaw was a tasty vinegar based slaw. Excellent meal for a reasonable price! Then there was the root beer float: their own old-fashioned root beer has notes of sarsaparilla, reminded me of an old-fashioned soda fountain, and was served with a generous portion of real vanilla ice cream. Wow. They also offer bombers (22oz bottles), will fill growlers, and have bottles/6packs of higher alcohol beer.
(5)
Jorge T.
I have eaten here twice. The food is very consistent. I loved there super salad with all kinds of dark colored leaves. I will be back here.
(4)
Kristen S.
This place has it all. They have wonderful food, with an extensive menu. They also have excellent beer choices, from light to dark. Make no mistake, this is a restaurant and not a bar. So, if you're looking for a weekend hang out, this is not it. But if you are looking for a restaurant with awesome food and a great selection of home brewed beers, this is the place for you!
(5)
Andy S.
Date: 2/16/2012 Dinner Red Rock Brewing Co in Salt Lake City had a great selection of beer that they brew. Had the pilsner and the Mild English. The beer was great. As for the food, a bit over price for the portion they gave me. Had "Rotisserie Chicken 12.99 Lightly marinated in herbs, slow roasted half chicken GF" It taste good.. but its like a little chicken they serve, not regular size chicken I am accustom to eating at other restaurant. So over all, I would definitely go for the beer, but not the food. Beer: 5 stars Food: 2 Stars ------------------ 3.5 Stars (average)
(3)
Justin T.
Atmosphere: What a great find in downtown SLC. Dalton, our server, did a great job of keeping up with our drink and food orders, as well as keeping our water glasses full! The restaurant is very pleasant, with a broken up seating arrangement that keeps the noise level low. My wife and I ordered their specialty pizzas, which were deliciously pleasing! The beers were incredible. We tried the Forbidden Peach, Rauch Bier, and Honey Wheat. The Peach and Rauch were deliciously unique, with the first tasting like peach iced tea, and the second tasting like a campfire...so good! The Honey Wheat was much blander, but went down easier than the others. We will definitely go here again!
(5)
Alyvia M.
I had Delta vouchers and did not know what to do for the evening. The shuttle driver mentioned Red Rock and said I would be pleased with anything i ordered.She was right! They are a microbrewery and the prices can't be beat. I nearly died when I saw the bill. You must try their flatbread with pressed garlic and goat cheese- pair it with the Amber Ale. As a single girl in a strange city, traveling alone and sitting at a bar, I felt safe and at home. The atmosphere was great, as was the service!
(4)
Alexa C.
The honey wheat beer was amazing! I didn't have dinner but did order the fried green tomatoes and they were awesome. A little thick but still delicious!
(4)
Steph V.
Yum, yum, yum! I came here with a colleague for dinner after a trade show. We got super lucky and arrived just before a wild crowd turned the place loud and packed. Here's the skinny: +++++ sweet potato/cheese stuffed cannolini with parmesan cheese sauce. oh, heaven. Fat, fat, heaven :) ++++ fried green tomatoes were bomb, just like the movie. If you haven't tried them before, you'll love them here. Super fried, super delicious with a marinara and ranch dipping combo. Perfect appetizer for two people. +++ seating can be squished when the dining room is full but there's a lot of fun people that go here because of the many beers on tap, so you probably won't notice. Overall, the food and service were good. I'll definitely come back to try something else on the menu. It's so vast and based off my first experience I can almost guarantee my belly will be satisfied with fried or baked goodness.
(4)
Megs H.
Service was amazing! Our server was 100% honest w/ questions about which menu item was better than the other, and it was great!!! Everything was delicious. Root beer is legit root beer (I wasn't a fan, but that's just me). But the halibut & chips was WAY overhyped. I don't recommend them. Too much breading! :( Get something else... ANYTHING else...
(4)
Kate D.
I came back for a full meal after having been for only a lunchtime beer and (fabulous) appetizer. The service was good, but then it didn't seem to be a very busy night. I had the warm goat cheese salad, which just about made my eyes roll back in my head, it was so good. My husband had the french onion prime rib sandwich, also very yummy. I like the ambiance here, and the patio area is a great option on a balmy night. Definitely a SLC favorite of mine!
(5)
Brian F.
I really liked this spot...pretty broad menu and the food was well above average for a bar.
(4)
Brett N.
Bland in every way. Stopped here in the middle of my mini brewery tour in the SLC area. The building was big and there was plenty of room for seating inside but the interior was nothing special. There is some nice art work on the walls but not much character. My main concern is that the beer is just mediocre. I tried a few tastes including a amber and a pale and they just didn't have much flavor. I went to my go to beer IPA and it tasted like a crisper rolling rock......nothing great for a brewery but worth scoping out if your in the area but if you want a real beer take the 5 minute drive to Epic brewery.
(3)
Kristin M.
YUMMMMMM!!!!! the apps, beers, entrees and desserts are quite tasty! great atmosphere every time i've gone and always something yummy on the specials board. Always have an enjoyable experience. the honey wheat and Hefeweizen are awesome! Halibut fish and chips, Chicken Parmesan and The wild mushroom polenta are some of my fave dishes. kahlua chocolate cake w/raspberry sauce, and carrot cake are the best desserts
(4)
Mark N.
Great spot downtown for some good food that is reasonably priced and some solid local brews to wash it down. I personally love the macadamia nut crusted salmon. It always seems packed here with a pretty good crowd so I try to make it over whenever I'm in town.
(4)
Frank M.
I came here after one of the Twilight Concert Series shows. It surprisingly wasn't very packed. Maybe because we showed up at like 10 and they apparently close at 11. I was not aware of this. 11 bucks for pitchers, 7 to 11 bucks for appetizers. 10 to 15 bucks for most entrees. The waiter was very business oriented, take your order, deliver it, ask if you need anything more, no problems at all with that. Lighting is dim which gives this place a more chill feel. All I got was two pitchers, martinis, onion rings and wings. Nothing was horrible. The onion rings were actually quite delicious. Sorry I didn't try more food or I'd have more to report on. but it's in a cool location right around the corner from...other stuff.
(4)
Dale E.
Food good, beer very good, excellent service. I sat at the full bar and the bartender Chuckie (I think that's what his name tag said, he was moving too fast) was killing it, with little help. I enjoyed my pizza and my beer was never empty. What else can you ask for?
(5)
Jason B.
The mussels here are so good and plenty of them. But what I liked most was the fact that they split our shared dinner onto 2 plates. Didn't even ask - I just made the comment we were gonna share the steak, potatoes, and beans. Good atmosphere too
(4)
Heather S.
Decent place to visit! Food was a average with average service. Not really impressed with the beer, which was disappointing. Love an unfiltered wheat beer but the one tap lacked the "gritty" feel of unfiltered beer. The IPA was very lackluster at best. Atmosphere was ok but lacked any personality. Just a typical brewery with nothing really special to makes us visit again.
(3)
Kat M.
Doesn't even deserve 1 star. Service is terrible. Waitress spills beer all over table and menu and says 'oh sorry'. Doesn't bother to offer to bring us napkins to even clean it up. We ordered an appetizer which never came. Pizza we ordered tasted like legit cardboard. I was weary from reading the other reviews but decided to go with pizza because you cannot really mess up pizza. Nope. They messed it up. Tastes like paper. Couldn't have been more disappointed.
(1)
Sam S.
Since I'm not really into beer maybe Red Rock doesn't appeal to me as much as it does to other people. I've eaten here a few times with friends and generally been pleased with my food. When we ate here last Sunday I ordered a pepperoni pizza (since I wasn't very hungry.) My twelve inch personal pizza was served up hot and tasted great. One of my favorite parts of pizza is the crust and the crust on this pizza was excellent. I shared some slices with a friend who'd ordered a cheese pizza and his pie was also delicious. In past trips I've had pasta at Red Rock as well as their pulled pork. Like I said before the food has generally pleased my stomach. Although Red Rock can be a little pricey, the price seems fairly reasonable given the quality and quantity of the food and the good service.
(3)
Christian D.
Food was surprisingly good! We tried the calamari which was great! After that, we shared a pizza and that was just as tasty. What made our trip was the friendly bar staff who helped us with some great beers to try. We learned more about some of the laws regarding beer on tap but they allowed us to try their stronger selections in bottles their at the bar. What really made me happy was the Griswald Ale. My girlfriends father is a Griswald fanatic so to bring him a bottle for Xmas as well as a t-shirt is great. Thanks for the great time. Next time in SLC, we will be back!
(5)
Chris K.
The waitress was pretty terrible, but the food was great! Fun environment and location
(3)
Ray L.
After riding 750 miles I could have ate anywhere but glad I picked this place. We got there kinda early but as we where finishing it had gotton pretty load in there and crazy. Tried three beers. Non are my favorite but all good. Steak sandwich was very good. Sevvice was great. Diffinitly a good place to go just go early
(4)
Erica D.
Pretty solid beer selection (every one in my party enjoyed theirs) and large menu with huge portions. The rotisserie chicken was just okay and tender, but not very flavorable or remarkable. All of our fries were a bit overdone, but I heard great things about their wings. Our waiter was quick, very perky, and knowledgeable. My major beef with Red Rock is the absurd and shocking "policy" that the hostess told me. Being my first visit, it was definitely a turn-off and made me feel unwelcomed. My party had arrived (with a reservation, mind you) on time with one or two stragglers a few minutes behind. The hostess said "We don't seat any one unless their whole group is present. It's our policy." Wait... what? The most legitimate reason I can think of is to perhaps try to cattle-drive people in to time slots of in-and-out dining and drinking. To me, this is a whack business move. As someone who has worked in the restaurant industry, I think it's safe to say that patron stay time is not in the business' control and you would never ask someone to leave after two hours or so, especially if they were ordering drinks... so... that doesn't make sense. It's just kind of mean and certainly something I've never, ever experienced before.
(3)
Sadie S.
I recently moved back to downtown SLC after being away for three years. In the past, I preferred Red Rock to Squatters in food quality and overall experience. Cut to present: I've - unfortunately - been back to Red Rock three times in the last four months, and there won't be another. The service has been absolutely HORRIBLE and RUDE with every visit and the food has gone completely downhill and is insultingly overpriced considering the mediocre quality. Squatters, on the other hand, now has far superior food and the service is always fantastic every time I visit. I'm not sure if Red Rock is just currently under bad management, or what, but I will not be going back again to find out if it has improved. - A Former Red Rock Customer
(1)
Julie R.
The location in Park City is wonderful. We went there for brunch and I loved everything we got. However, this location falls short. Our food arrived luke warm, my BF's burger was served in a pita. A Pita??? Mine was a veggie sandwich and it had an inch of greasy cheese on it. They had a beer he wanted to purchase in a bottle and they charged him double what it's sold for at the liquor stores. Nope, we won't be back
(2)
Andrea H.
I had been avoiding going to a brewery for dinner because, it's a brewery, how many burgers and fries can you eat? Boy was I mistaken. The food here was actually...good! I started with a smoked porter because, honestly, I love everything smoked. Off to a good start. I wasn't going to drink but... I was impressed that the menu didn't totally rely on pub grub. It was extensive, including fresh fish and steaks. I decided on the almond crusted red trout. It was delicious. I'm still thinking about the nutty goodness. I was so happy. The beers were so good that we decided to stick around for a round of the Griswald's Big Holiday and a couple of stouts. The Big Holiday was like Christmas in a bottle. A little goes a long way with that one. It was tasty but I don't think I could keep drinking it for long. We tried to mix it with the stout but didn't have quite the effect that we were looking for. The stout was great, though. Our server was friendly and helpful with the recommendations. Great place for a laid back night out.
(4)
Chris K.
You can't go wrong with Red Rock-- Lots of beer, lots of people, great food. Love the environment. There are always a lot of people, great place to bring friends. Love the food-- I've gotten a variety of different meals and I've loved them all. The most recent was french onion soup and the sweet potato canelloni. Loved it. Service is always great--
(4)
Jeffrey S.
Found myself downtown late one weeknight after a show with a serious hunger in my belly. A couple of quick turns, easy parking, and I was sitting inside Red Rock looking over the menu. Most in the group were just looking for some dessert, but I'd worked up an appetite so I ordered the burger and I selected the steak fries as a side. If you're gonna go out for a post-show binge, do it right. I order to fend off "Lemmie try one of those" fry-stealers I also got a basket of onion rings. Food came out pretty quick and there was plenty of it. First, the burger is served in a pita, which is kinda cool. Dunno that I care either way, but it was something different. Pretty meaty and they had a special sauce spread thinly on the inside that gave it some good flavah. Loved the steak fries. Just crispy enough, not soggy at all, and salted just right. The star of the scene was the onion ring basket, though. Lots of rings in this bad boy, and tay-steee! These are not small rings, nor are they they crispy thin kind. Think of it more like a frybread covered onion (or scone-wrapped onion if we're talking about Utah scones). Kind of sweet with an oniony center. I liked it, but just know going in that it's not a salty endeavor. Desserts came with the food. I sampled a couple. I was unimpressed with the bread pudding--sure it had a nice flavor and I didn't regret trying it, but I also tried the cobbler. Hello cobllah goodness! Sweet, a little thicker than some cobblers, but with a delightful microthin chewy crust on top, all served a la mode. Can't comment on the brews, except to say they have them, there are many kinds, and plenty of people around us seemed to enjoy them. Really nice space, double bonus for staying open so late especially on a weekday. Great staff. Parking was easy for me this late, but is probably a tricky feat during daytime, and more so during lunch or dinner hours because there are several restaurants on the block. Red Rock came through for me. Nothing over the top fancy but a great way to end the night, surrounded by pals at the table after a good show. Goodnight!
(4)
Amy Elizabeth S.
For fear of getting neer beer, I headed straight to a brew pub to get the good stuffs. The IPA here is tastey (I had four over my two vistis to RRBC). The fish seemed like it was frozen, but the Flat Iron Steak was really yummy. I would say this place is dependable, but not outstanding. Since I fly solo when I work in strange cities, I agree with Art S. about needing more TVs. There is nothing to entertain me here... so will only go with a group if I visit again.
(3)
Deirdre M.
I was not happy with this place. I actually planned out what my yelp review was going to say as I was eating. So here it goes: I was in SLC for the first time ever with my boyfriend, little brother and his friend and we wanted to find a local restaurant to have dinner at. Well, this is was pretty much all we found that wasn't a chain restaurant, or closed. It was pretty packed for a Monday night, but then again everything seemed to be shut down in the entire city. It was creepy. For appetizers we ordered onion rings, which were super good, and my brother ordered carrot chips, which turned out to be a carrot stick cut into pieces and served with ranch. I spent $5 on a freaking carrot stick. This is when I knew we had a problem. I had the Honey wheat beer and my boyfriend had the Amber Ale, both of which were just okay, nothing special. Definitely not what I expected from a brewery. My brother and his friend had their cream soda, and it was really watery. For dinner I had the Fish and chips (I've been super into them lately?) and they were really soggy. I couldn't finish them, they were just completely wet and icky. My boyfriend got the pastrami on rye sandwich, which was pretty good, and my brother and his friend both got the four-cheese pizza, which they did not like at all. Our waiter kinda sucked, he never came around to refill our drinks, and I had flag him down to get some ketchup. At the end of the meal, I asked him what was cool to see in SLC while we were still here, to which he responded, "I don't know. The temples. They have magazines that tell you stuff to do here, find one of those". Wow. Thanks. I'm pushing it with two stars.
(2)
T. W.
Came here 2 years ago and loved it. The beer is good. The food is good.
(5)
Shep G.
Love this place, beer is high quality. I like a place that you can say to the server "give me your favorite beer" and when they do you love it! Food is very good too, we were there before a Coldplay concert (nearby) and we had a large group. the service was excellent and everybody really liked whatever food they had ordered.
I really enjoy breweries. I'm not sure why as the focus of a brewery is the beer and I don't drink too much. I think its the concept I enjoy, the camaraderie of drunken fools and the copious amounts of fried crap they like to eat. This brewery was not any different. There was a wide selection of brews. You can even purchase a giant jug to keep and bring back to fill with beer. Oh my! We started out with some kind of creamy fatty dip which I enjoyed, mostly because it came with beer bread! I then had a smoked turkey sandwich that came with gouda and cranberries. My date had the rotisserie chicken which wasn't bad except the white meat was just a little bit too dry. Very fun place for an evening out in Salt Lake!
(3)
James M.
Best place late night with a large group.
(4)
Ab B.
So this place gets 4 starts for beer. I tried both the pilsner and a german brew (brewed in the pub) that was a pilsner style and started with a z and both were really good beers for that style of beer and I highly recommend. The food was mediocre bar food, but hey, what do you expect. Service was slightly slow because this one poor waitress had the whole back half of the pub and she was running her tail off! So in summary: Yay for beer meh for food.
(4)
Scott P.
Just had the flank steak with gorgonzola... was in the mood for a nice steak and this was cooked just right and tender. The gorgonzola added a nice punch and enjoyed the horseradish mashed potatoes. This has been one of my favorite lunch spots when I am in town, but I am always in a hurry... grabbing a salad. I finally had a chance to grab dinner and was happy when it surpassed my expectations.
(4)
Ceci G.
Nice place to stop, enjoy food and their beer! I tried the heffe which was as good as the one in four peaks (AZ), and the day soup...a bit oily but warm and cozy for the winter night!
(4)
Scott F.
I only swung by for one beer, and I had their Imperial Blonde. I have learned my lesson to avoid draft beer in Utah. The blonde was decent, got better as it warmed up. I like the layout of the place, it was comfortable, and the food was very good.
(4)
Simone T.
I was in town with a bunch of friends and family for some snowboarding so we decided to head into town on Saturday night. The atmosphere at Red Rock was lively and comfortably casual. I tried a couple of their beers. The Honey Wheat was pretty good but definitely on the light side. It had a nice warm aroma with some citrus notes. The Pale Ale wasn't that great. It had the typical bitter bite which was good but lacked the hoppiness that I usually look for. The Nut Brown was my favorite---a nice balance of body, aroma, and a lingering nutty bite at the end. The food was also very good. The onion ring appetizer was ENORMOUS with the best beer batter I've had in a long time. I also had the flank steak. It was perfectly cooked to medium-rare with beautiful grill marks and crust while the inside was surprisingly tender. I'd definitely go back if I'm in SLC again.
(4)
Jay M.
My wife and I went for dinner, even on a Thursday evening, the place was packed. Started with a beer cracker (Gorgonzola cheese and spices on flat bread) and a root beer and cream soda. Both the root beer and the cream soda are brewed there and both are delicious. The beer cracker was crisped to perfection so I'm hoping next time to get a pizza. I was happy with the amount of veggie options for me. I ended up with a portabella mushroom sandwich which had a ton of cheese and pesto and some steak fries. My wife had a salad and French Onion soup which she said was great. We were both so full that there was still food on the table (which is not usual for us). I'll have to hit this up again.
(4)
Dawn M.
I really want to like this place. I've been several times, and I guess I just haven't ordered the right thing. The atmosphere is cool.
(2)
Zak K.
It's good. Not great, but definitely good. The beers are tasty and can be bought by the growler. The food is decent. The atmosphere is okay but the staff is a little cold. Their lunch is ok, I had the clam chowder and, even though it was just basic clam chowder, was reasonably good. It was worth what I paid. The overall experience left much to be desired but I wouldn't turn someone down if they invited me along. Others seem to really like the place, but I find it to be just on the warm side of average.
(3)
Shannon L.
This place was just okay. My husband's and my camping plans were ruined by bad weather, so we stopped in SLC for the night and looked up the local microbreweries. Red Rock was just a few blocks away from our hotel, so we went there. It's a pretty big place and the menu was fairly extensive (not always important to me but since I have limitations on my meat/fish intake it's always nice to have more than one or two vegetarian options). I ordered the chili polenta with a tomato/corn/basil sauce. It was really good - if I were only rating on that, I would give it at least four stars. My husband had the chicken weinerschnitzel and he said it was just okay. Apparently the texture of the chicken was kind of rubbery - like a chicken patty more than a piece of real chicken. We tried four beers between the two of us - the English summer ale, nut brown, amber, and ESB. The summer ale was good enough, but the others were disappointingly mediocre. To be brutally honest, I've never been to a place that brews their own beer and been so unimpressed. I love brown and amber ales, and those are usually pretty decent no matter where you go, but I wouldn't recommend Red Rock's. It was interesting to try it out, but there was nothing at Red Rock that would make me want to return if I'm ever back in SLC in the future.
(3)
Jorgen M.
IF you are visiting SLC downtown, this is the best brew pub food in town. The Chef here is very good, Great soups, salads, and sandwiches. I eat here for lunch often nad have never had a bad meal. The only chink is the service is not as consistant as the food...sometimes good sometimes not, but that is a common in Utah restaurants for some reason
(4)
Silus G.
Two brew pubs sit within 600 feet of each other in this neighborhood, and Red Rock is very much the poorer for the comparison. An uninspired menu served by unenthusiastic staff in an atmosphere that feels more TGIFridays than local eatery. I've eaten there several times, and each time left me flat. To add insult to injury, the food is comparatively pricey, given its quality, and they charge for soda refills -- but don't warn you. My latest trip was this afternoon with friends. We had a party of five, and each of us ordered something different. The turnaround on the order was noticeably slow, and only one of our party liked their sandwich. I wasn't very hungry, so I ordered a hot cocoa and a side of carrot chips. The hot cocoa came out with powdered cocoa mix floating on the surface and a glop of mix stuck to the bottom of the mug. Bad form. Needless to say, it's the last time they'll get my business.
(2)
Tom C.
Thought this place was decidedly average. The menu was kind of disappointing like they are trying to be everything to everyone. It wasn't straight-up comfort food that I have come to expect from these types of joints. Someone down the page commented on the meatball grinder ... why is that even on the list at a brew pub? Maybe I'm missing something ...? Anyway, the food itself was pretty tasty, the service was solid & it was fairly priced. Could have been a 4 stars review ... but something was missing at the RRBC.
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Michelle R.
The warm goat cheese salad was fantastic. Also shared the mushroom pizza. It was all delicious. Highly recommended!
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Kendra M.
Love the Onion Rings!
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Mike T.
This place rocks for great brew and simple, quality, friendly offerings. Park City has a location too. When I am in SLC this is always on the itinerary. Vegans are welcomed with menu choices to please. Brawnies will dig the burgers, ribs, pub grub too. Oh yeah you gotta do the Rock!
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Beth F.
The service at this place was outstanding. We went between the 6:30 and 9 pm screenings at Sundance, and we needed a place with a short wait and decent hot food. The staff found us a place at the bar, rushed our order, and packaged the food quickly when we changed our minds about taking it to go. They were friendly and patient the whole time. Meanwhile, there were around 30 people in the foyer waiting for a table and pushing and shoving, but the waitress always treated us like we were her only customers. Their curry lentil soup was awesome, and the fish special, macadamia nut crusted salmon, was melty, delicate and perfect. Try the Red Rock Burger, which comes in a wood-fired pita pocket. redrockbrewing.com
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Nicole B.
well I've only been here once so perhaps the service/food has gone down since but I think it's a super cute brewery. The food was tasty as well as the beer! Tried the oatmeal stoat which was super creamy and the Nut Brown which lives up to its award winning status! Can't wait to try some of the others next time I'm in SLC!!
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Patrick W.
The beer here is decent, despite all being under 4%, not that I drink craft brews to get drunk, but it's tough to make a tasty IPA with the Utah state restrictions. We visited on a Friday night, and the joint was hoppin', however we didn't have to wait for a table and were seated immediately. The server was quick and efficient and listened to our requests, and followed though on his promises. I tried all of the beer and there really wasn't one that stood out. The salad was green, but was drenched in liquid blue cheese, as well as covered with blue cheese crumbles (overload). The fried seafood on the platter was abundant, but not freshly prepared and the scallops and shrimp were gummy. The highlight of the evening was definitely the roasted garlic, sun dried tomato and walnut crusted fried goat cheese bruschetta, which was delicious. I can't say that I would ever return to the Red Rock, even if I return to Salt Lake City.
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D.wight L.
First place we went to upon arriving inSLC, and was i ready for a beer, post-travel mode and 15 degrees F. outside. The place was packed @ 7pm, sunday, it is in the dwntwn area. Didn't want to wait 40 min. when some seats at the bar opened up, so we rushed it. Upon seating we glanced at the beer selection on the wall and was presented with 12 or so house brewed beers. Had the bartender recommend one, so I ended up with their "steam" beer. Very tasty and quite similiar to our area's Anchor version, definitely hit da spot. Tried a couple of apps also. Cornmeal crusted fried green tomatoes. I had never tried this and it was actually good. Crisp on the outside, and supple and slightly tart in the interior. The + was with the aioli that came on the side, a very nice accompaniment. Also tried their "beer cracker" which was a very thin flatbread grilled over fire and topped with roast garlic, gorgonzola and chopped herbs. This was a hit for all the flavors came together very well, garlic and blue cheese is always good,but the little charred parts of the bread added a nice layer. 2nd beer, i had a belgian dark, not the super strong stuff that I've had b4 but a light bodied dark beer. It was okay but it was clean tasting. Overall a great experience to start a ski trip, even though my breath was humming from all the garlic. I might comeback later this week and try more things, at least i want to.
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Rick G.
All I had was the Red Rock Burger, but it was fantastic. The atmosphere is great, wait staff was courteous, and the food was delicious.
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Lizzie P.
I've been here a few times and never have been disappointed! They have great specials at night and their regular menu items are a step up from most brewery food.
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Will D.
Great brewery with wonderful rootbeer and cream soda. Good food and lots of fun.
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Joe B.
I have to agree with other reviews... They want you in and out. It is almost liek a race to eat and drink here. The place was pretty crowded last friday night. The food is ok. Seems sort of like a step up from a fancy tv dinner. But since the prices are affordable, you get what you pay for. I purchased the beer sampler. About half were good to me. My taste might be different. I think I would go back.
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Jeremy E.
Went here on a business trip with two co-workers. We went specifically to grab some beers and decided on having dinner as well. Living in CO it's a bummer not to be able to sample the better bottled beers (over 4% ones). I'm not a fan of ordering a 6 to 10 dollar beer without knowing if i will like it or not. I sampled the Pale Ale, Griswald Christmas Ale, Brown and Stout. They were all good by Utah beer standards. Bu that i mean all Utah 4% beers to me seem a little lacking in body but not always a bad thing especially if you are the driver of which i was. I was excited to try the Griswald but it ended up being pretty boring. I really wanted to try the bottled IPA but no samples of it. As far as food goes we tried the beer cracker app and it was good! I ordered the wood fired sausage pizza and on a scale of 1 to 10 i would rate it a 2 to 3. The crust was doughy/soggy (like a bad doughy pitta). Our waitress was pretty poor. Wasn't very friendly and was slower than cold honey. All and all i really liked the atmosphere but would never eat there again. It's a beer place and not a eating place. On another note they didn't have nachos on the menu which i though was a staple at breweries.
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David W.
Its a fun place to go for a quick bite to eat. Other than that they have beer, which is sometimes hard to find in SLC (actually in Utah in general), and they have good attentive service. I have been here a couple of times, in fact, I think I come here every time I am in SLC. The pizza, sandwiches, and burgers have been tried by yours truly and not once have I been disappointed. I have also had the root beer here many times, and let me say this drink alone might be the sole reason for coming back. It has bite and flavor while being a drink that one can drink in UT and not feel like an alcoholic. For those that drink, they do in fact have 12 beers or so depending on the day and season. For local beers in UT, they are fun and good. Try the stout or one of the ales, I have appreciated them numerous times and I am always happy about the choice. For having beer, food, and not requiring me to be in a club to enjoy your drinks, I give you 3 stars. For being a fun place to go after work or during work, I have to add 2 stars. For have a crappy parking situation I must take away a star.
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Therron R.
Melt in your mouth Halibut, Tender Chicken, Chopped Salad, and many more amazing dishes. This is a Brewery so make sure you ask for the sampler! They bring out a wire tray with about 12 different tiny beer glasses. Perfect for finding the right beer for you. I saw another reviewer mention that they don't serve Guinness, well that's because they are a local brewery, you should try their brand of dark stout, and the pale ales are awesome. My favorite is the Hefeweizen made from wheat. It is bready, and yeasty. Yum, Yum! They even let you bring in your own wine. Make sure it's covered in a satchel or brown bag. The wait is longer in the evening, and on the weekends, but if you know the secret word, you can get seated immediately. **Wink** Sorry not going to give that away and risk my reputation. LOL
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Ben U.
Better food than most brew pubs. Beer is decent, could be better.
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Rick H.
Try the fresh fish sandwich. It is different every day. My personal favorite--fresh fish tacos. Not a regular item on the menu, but you have to give them try when they're there.
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Michele r.
We stopped in SLC for the night on our way back to Colorado (beer capital of the world IMO and I'm a bit of a beer snob). Red Rocks was about 3 blocks from our hotal and had a kids menu so we decided to walk. Very nice looking brewpub. I ordered a Blonde and my husband order a Peach belgian style beer. I didn't realize my beer came in a 22 oz bottle for $ 6.50 (not a problem because it was very tasty, but I like to drink draft beer at a brewpub) My husbands beer was ok, not my style. My son ordered a rootbeer and was happy as could be! We ordered fried green tomatoes for an app. They were cut too thick so some of them were not cooked all the way. We ordered a italian sausage pizza and a sweet potatoe canelloni and my son got his own kids pizza. Everything was good. I especially enjoyed the white sauce frm the canelloni to dip the garlic bread. We ordered a carrot cake dessert and it was huge!! I mean it looked like a half a cake. Our second beer we tried was the seasonal Griswald and it was decent.
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Mike M.
Stuck over night in SLC waiting on a set of new tires for my Boxtop needed a place within walking distance of downtown hotel. Being fond of beer I decided to try Red Rock. Definitely a popular place. It was very crowded for a Tuesday night so I took a solo seat at the bar. Bartender was very busy so didn't do much to explain their beer offerings so I played it safe and went for the Amber Ale. Nice crisp flavour with a mild finish. Started with an amazingly large plate of smoked salmon with cream cheese sourdough crisps, onions and capers. Delicious. Moved on to their Stout and a nicely broiled steak sandwich with horseradish mash and a side of really good pickled coleslaw. Only downside - they really want to turn your seat over quick so I felt rushed through my meal. Upside - had a sample of their home brew root beer before I left. Definitely one of the best root beers out there. I wish I had room left for a root beer float but my third pint sort of filled in the last nooks and crannies.
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John K.
I enjoyed the beer sampler here and the fish & chips. I think the darker beers had a bit more flavor to them but they were all very drinkable. The fish and chips were cooked perfectly. Fast and friendly service.
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Chad M.
Awesome beer and amazing Italian sausage pizza
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Fernando A.
This place is great for two reasons-it is one the best mirco-breweries in Utah and its French Onion Steak Sandwich. If nothing else please get this because it is by far the best thing on their menu. Trust me on this one since I have had many converts regarding this sandwich. The location is great and you can then have ample selection on which bar to hit after dinner-so this could be a great option for the weekend. But it does get crowded so best to go early or make sure you have time to spare to wait to be seated.
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Brandon B.
Great Eats here!!! Went here twice while out of town on Buisness had the French Onion Steak Sandwhich boths times it was great. Server suggested and it was good. Great place if your out on buisness alone never did I feel out of place eating by myslef. Service was great too. Will go back everytime I have buisness in that area.
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Leigh M.
I can't vouch for the food, although state law required me to order some with my drink. I'd already had dinner, so thank god for the carrot chips (raw carrots and ranch), which were only $1.50. I consider that my local wine tax. Yes, I had wine at a brewery, and that was probably silly. The beer sounded good, but I was in a wine mood, and the list wasn't bad. My husband wasn't a fan of his food (but his fries were tasty).
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al e c.
tasty beer even though it's only 3.2 i recommend the bruschetta. yuuuuuuuummmmm!!
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Neil S.
I came here on a Friday night and opted to sit at the bar, so didn't have to wait. The beer was okay, nothing special and not as good as other 3.2 microbrews in SLC like Desert Edge and Squatters. Food was typical brewpub but was flavorful and arrived quickly. Staff were attentive and friendly. All in all a pretty good experience.
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Natasha B.
I love the atmosphere at the Red Rock. It is a brewery but I just go for the food most of the time. They have about 10 beers that they brew in-house, which I favorite is the honey wheat. They have great starters----you have to try the crusted halibut-----with those horseradish mash potatoes. Boy or Boy!!!!!
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Beth B.
I was hungry. We were seated and then ignored for 15 mins. The beer and food didn't make up for the bad start. So not worth it.
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Rica T.
My mother's favorite Salt Lake restaurant. We've frequented this place for years. The Asian beef salad is terrific, as are the sandwiches and bruschetta. However, I like a little sauce on my pizza, and some of these have felt like bread with some roasted vegetables, cheese or chicken on top. Decor isn't too fancy, but what else would you expect for a restaurant/pub? It's comfortable, dark and a bit sparse. Always worth a stop. Sorry, I can't say much about the brews, but sounds like everyone else loves them.
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Susan F.
mmmm...comfort food. This is my default place of choice. The environment is casual, the food is always good, they are open late, they have great beer and even a limited wine selection (for when I'm feeling winey). Red Rock has several vegetarian selections (rare for Utah), like the vegetarian roulade, or polenta casserole are great. I also recommend the mushroom pizza, the sauteed halibut and the calamari. It can get pretty busy when there are big conventions in town (because of it's close proximity to the Salt Palace) but other than that you never wait for a table, or service!
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Sam T.
I can't believe people think this is good food. Your burger is served in a pita pocket. That doesn't make your food original and creative. It's still just a burger, and it's not even good. GIve it to me on some artisanal brioche and we'll talk. Everything is typical American-chain-restaurant-esque. Except, the prices are NY prices. It's just nasty. Keep up with the dining trends. Also, your brewery is the worst in Utah. All of your beers suck. IPA? What? I'd rather have a Sierra Nevada. I could barely taste the hops.
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Bryan H.
French onion soup amazing!!! Their home made root beer and cherry cream soda ias great!! I go her every time I visit SLC!!
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Mike S.
We started our night walking a half hour to Epic brewing only to find out they have less than 10 chairs and you have to order an entree to try a beer. Lame. So we walked to Red Rock. This is a hopping place in an up-and coming part of downtown. Plenty of seating, good service, tasty food and top-notch brews. I had a black bean burger and my wife got the salmon salad. both were delicious. I ordered a very nice sasion, which was great and there were a good variety of beer styles on the menu to choose from. If i'm ever in SLC again, i'll be back here.
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Chelsea H.
We went to Red Rock Brewing Co. for dinner, mostly because it was close to our hotel and not much else was open on Sunday. We really just wanted a burger and a beer after a long day of traveling and figured this would be a good place. For the most part, we were right. It was a pleasant enough place to eat dinner, not too noisy, not too quiet. I didn't like that they don't actually have a physical beer menu. It's just written up on the wall. For a BREWERY, that's a problem for me. Not only do the names of the beers leave room for question as to what KIND of beer they are, the prices, ABV and pour size are not provided. Our server told us they don't have a printed out beer menu because their selections rotate... Uh, just print another menu when you change your rotating beers. Or print a list of the staples you always have on tap and have the servers vocalize the new ones. We ended up ordering two beers that were on the menu but instead of being on tap, they came in bottles. The menu did not tell us that. Overall, it was fine. My mushroom pizza was pretty good but as this place is listed as a "burger joint" I was shocked that they only had two burgers on the menu, a regular one and a veggie one. The server also took forever to pick up the check, which is a pet peeve of mine.
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M V.
First time here, after reading some Yelp reviews and it being close to my hotel. It's a super cool looking hangout which I'm sure is packed on a weekend night. I ordered the bacon, 'shroom and Gorgonzola omelette, it was delish! The service was good, friendly and attentive. It's a micro-brewery kinda pub with only Bud and Bud Light in a bottle. I'm not a brewery drinker so I stuck with the house made root beer, which was tasty! I'm looking fwd to frequenting this place again, soon.
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Bambi D.
I love Redrock! One of my favorite places to eat down town and every single time I go for the wings. Now be warned the wings only come in one flavor HOT and if you're a spice wimp like me you maybe wishing for milder spice. Yet despite my weakness for heat I order the wings each time 'cause they are incredible. I always promise myself 'NEXT TIME' I'll order something other than the wings but have yet to do so...maybe next time. Also I enjoy the beers they have on tap, specially the Griswald which they only carry during the winter season. It's like Christmas in your mouth and I wish I could order it all year. As for the atmosphere, it's nice and clean but no wow factor that separates it from any other 'brew pup'. Plus it always seems to have a big crowed yet I have never waited over 15 mins for a seat when I go, but after the initial drinks are order many times it seems like we were forgotten and our waiter/ess have a habit of disappearing. This happens often and a reason why I knocked a star off. But overall great wings and easy location to get to down town.
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Rebecca M.
Why one star? The food is expensive and doesn't taste good. Also, 3 out of the 5 of us felt sick after eating there. It has a nice atmosphere but I wouldn't go back
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Russ M.
I'd give 3.5 stars if possible. This downtown SLC spot is popular for very good reason. The food, atmosphere, beer options and service were all good. The wood fired Pizza seemed to be a really good option. (Wish that was what I had ordered).
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Ryan K.
I find Red Rock to be just like most other brew pubs: sufficiently adequate. The food at Red Rock is generally pretty tasty, but it always seems to lack any sort of finesse that would set it apart from competitors. The goat cheese bruschetta was delicious. The bread had a nice texture, and the goat cheese spread was really, really good. I had the chicken schnitzel, which was a bit rubbery. The side of peas was quite tasty, and the horseradish mashed potatoes was the star of the plate. Denver, our server, was efficient and accurate. She always kept our glasses full. Overall, Red Rock is a good place to go for a reliable, tasty meal. Just don't expect to be overly wowed by the food.
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Preston C.
Red Rock is not good. Let's get that out of the way. I have no idea if the folks who rate this place highly have ever left Utah, but I can emphatically state that Red Rock is significantly below average in the broader brew pub game. Pros: -It exists. They sell beer. Cons: -Food -Service -Beer I had intended to go to Squatters, but it was too busy, so I ended up at Red Rock. Huge mistake. First, let me get this out of the way. The beer is about as good as what a five-year-old with a beer kit would make. Furthermore, the bartending staff is not particularly willing to help you with the selection process, and while, at $4.50, the beers are not expensive, they are certainly not as cheap as it would cost to mail-order the Easy Bake Oven equivalent home-brew kit. It's a joke. My usual restaurant order is this: "bring me your favorite thing, with your favorite sides, prepared in the way that you like it best. I don't have any allergies or preferences." When I asked the server at Red Rock what his favorite thing was, he told me he didn't have one. When I asked him again, he said that everything on the menu was good. This is demonstrably false. I had the fish and chips. It was not good. Nothing about it was good. The fish was poorly cooked. The mashed potatoes (decided to spice things up and not go with the fries) were poorly cooked (and not seasoned well). The cole slaw was nearly inedible. For F--k's sake, the malt vinegar didn't even have a top! Can they do nothing right!? At no point did the server return to ask how I liked the meal. At no point did he check in on me, except for coming back--several minutes after I finished my bland beer--to ask if I wanted another drink. No. No I did not. After unnecessarily waiting a bit longer, I was able to make haste for the exit. In situations like this, I feel like it is totally appropriate to forgo a tip entirely and just write something hurtful and profane on the check, instead. I did not do that, but I now regret that decision. I understand that the competition in SLC is limited by its size and Utah's byzantine liquor laws. I understand that it can be tempting to use this as an excuse to offer substandard service at superstandard prices. I don't accept that excuse, and I don't plan to return. Learn how to treat customers right. Learn how to serve food that tastes good. It is not rocket science. They've got the liquor license. Use it for the good of the people (and visitors) of Salt Lake City.
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Sky T.
I guess it's just bad timing and bad luck, but every time I come here it is always crowded with a relatively long wait and when I sit and finally take my order they always run out of whatever I wanted so I have to change my order all over again. This happened twice in a row, but maybe the third time around might be better? Just slightly irritating, but I do like this place. Ranting aside... It's a good place to catch a game with some friends and the food is a nice accompaniment. Nothing worth bragging about, but simple food that just makes watching a game a whole lot better. A good selection of booze too to get your drink on. This place is similar to Squatters, but is a little bit less rowdy and the decor is more sports bar like.
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Codizzle F.
Great night! Waitress very friendly ! Our entire party of 8 loved their meals. Beer was average but still tasty and pared well with the food. I really liked this place ! Valet parking gave it the 4th star!
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Drizzy R.
Open on a Sunday night, which is rare for Salt Lake City. They apparently have their own set off brews, but instead I settled for a house cocktail: dr. Pepper and vanilla vodka for $6. Only in the mood for a light dinner, I had their French onion soup and house salad. Soup was mostly soggy bread hidden under a thick layer of melted cheese. I would have preferred more soup and less bread. Salad was normal for a house salad, pretty big though. Mix of iceberg and butter lettuce. They have free wifi and a nice open bar and dining area. Service is great too. No hard ciders, either on tap or in the bottle. Bummer.
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Zac L.
Five stars should be practically unattainable. Red Rock is consistent, friendly, and always busy. The food is better than decent. The pizzas aren't bad either. If you order the hot wings, prepare yourself for an accompaniment of dried up, shriveled carrots and celery with your bleu cheese dip.
I was not very impressed with our meal at red rock. I had the fish and chips and the fish was 75% batter, and was not good at all. My husband got a steak sandwich, that was pretty good. It had to be eaten with a fork and knife and for $16 it wasn't very much food. The coleslaw was really tasty, and we had pretty good service.
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Sash W.
Food was wonderful! My husband loved the beer selection. We had the rotisserie chicken and the deep fried shrimp and they were delicious! My husband really enjoyed the 20th Anniversary Double IPA. The staff was amazing and made a huge effort to make our visit great! We will visit Red Rock every time we go to Salt Lake City!
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Mai H.
Good beers, decent food, nice staff. Had the elephino and the blonde ale and both were really good. Huge fan of the elephino. Food was good, nothing that stands out in my mind. We had the calamari, French onion soup, trout and a pasta dish. All were just okay. Since its nearby, I'd go back for some drinks but I wouldn't go out of my way to come eat here. Just a note, this place gets pretty busy in the evenings.
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Isaiah R.
This place is amazing. Hands down awesome beer and the pizza is great. I got the honey wheat beer and blonde ale and also calamari for appetizer and home made sausage pizza. Dinner was fantastic!!
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Erin M.
With high hopes of a delicious meal, I ventured to the RedRock Brewing company. As I am a vegetarian, I was excited to try the portobello mushroom burger, mashed potatoes, and side salad. The food was mediocre at best. My salad was less than fresh, and the "house dressing" was bland and disappointing. The portobello burger was also bland and EXTREMELY greasy. The garlic mashed potatoes tasted of a very strong, artificial and almost chemically, garlic taste. To finalize my disappointing dining experience, the service was annoying at best. I waited for my food for a very long time, as the restaurant employees and cooks milled around, eating, drinking, and talking loudly right next to my table as I waited. Between the terrible food, bad service, and flat soda...there are about 8 other restaurants on this block that would lead you to, I am sure, a much better dining experience than my own.
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Izzy L.
This place should reevaluate their employees. First off, I saw a cook cut raw meat on a cutting board, then immediately begin cutting vegetables. Food violation!! I sat at the bar, on an extremely slow day, and the bartender was too busy hitting on his co-workers to come help me. After I waited awhile, he finally came over to offer service. I wanted to avoid food poisoning, but reluctantly ordered fish and chips and a beer. Everything tasted awful. For the price I paid, it wasn't worth it. Two painfully, small strips of fish with fries. I was so shocked by everything done here I almost felt like calling over a manger to tell him/her what's going on. I absolutely despise this "restaurant" and will never be back if I visit Salt Lake City again.
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Lacey P.
The service was TERRIBLE. Bad enough to cancel out the decent beer and ok pizza.
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JT N Kim T.
Very, very good food. I loved the quality of the burger and the freshness of the prosciutto wrapped mozzarella.... So good. Their beer was strong as well, I left feeling warm and fuzzy for sure. Do try RedRock, if you're in downtown
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Eunice K.
Great little brewery. Awesome ambience for a casual night out. I had the red rock burger with fries which was ok. Next time, i'm going for the steak.
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Jennifer W.
The craft beers are amazing (all sorts to choose from)! We had the portobello appetizer that could stand alone as a meal. I had half of it and was full. It was amazing. Nice crusty outside & cheesy warm goodness inside. We also had the calamari that was pretty good. Super impressed with their beer selection. This Texas girl was not disappointed!
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Ashley S.
Good beer and food while at the bar. Ordered pizza at a table and it was cold by the time it and our other food arrived.
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Shemario W.
Red Rock is pretty decent for downtown Salt Lake City. I'm not a big beer fan so I can't comment on whether the selection is anything noteworthy. However, I am a fan of their pizzas. The barbecue chicken pizza is as good as it gets. The Beer Crackers, which change daily, are also pretty decent. This place is pretty unassuming from the street, but it gets pretty busy on game nights. The service is pretty average. Nothing to write home about, but it's a brewery...
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Amber S.
Good food. Decent price, not the best service I've ever had though. As we were eating I paid attention to the employees. The hostess was at her stand, playing in her phone in clear view of all the customers. Our server was extremely curt and rude.
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Ryan C.
There is nothing about Red Rock that I don't absolutely love. The food is excellent. The BBQ turkey burger with sweet potato fries is my favorite. The beer is great, the service is great. Everything about this place is consistently amazing! Love!
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Robert U.
Great food. Awesome beer. Fantastic service from our waiter Ryan. Definitely would come back and recommend.
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Paula C.
"Nice surprise" From the outside looked like a small restaurant, once you get inside and see the red brick walls and the actual beer tanks was pretty cool. My husband and I tried a few of their Red Lagers that the waiter recommended, they were delicious! We also had some onion rings, fish & chips and the special. All were very tasty.
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Leo D.
Came here for drinks and appetizers with the wife after a large social event, to unwind and process the day. The drink highlights are obviously the beer. I recommend the Oatmeal Stout and the Honey Wheat. Very flavorful. The Pale Ale was a little watery for my tastes. Wife got a couple of Makers Mark and Cokes which were good, but the drink that took her breath away was her last drink of the night: Oh Captain My Captain. She's had many variants of this drink in the past (Spiced Rum, Hot Apple Cider, Cinnamon), but this one seemed to be a close second to one she had in La Jolla. Appetizers are decent, but my favorite was the calamari. The service was what we were hoping for that evening; prompt and accurate, but not aggressively friendly, which was fine.
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Tracey E.
I was in SLC recently for a conference, and this restaurant was highly recommended. It was in walking distance from the Sheraton, and my coworkers and I ate there on our last night in SLC. The calamari starter was delicious, as was the French onion soup I had. My main dish was the wild mushroom polenta. The dish was tasty and rich. I was unable to finish it. One of my coworkers had a sandwich. One had the halibut fish and chips, while the fourth in our party had the cod fish and chips. All of us enjoyed the food and the atmosphere at Red Rock Brewery.
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Maciek O.
Great food, and great beers! The sweet potato cannelloni was really, really good! Nice prices, goooood tiiiiiiime!
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Amy M.
Walked into the pub for lunch with two of my coworkers and picked a table to sit down. Greeted warmly by our waitress we put in our drink orders. A couple minutes later we put in our order, which I opted for a Cobb salad, and the guys picked BBQ and pear fig pizza. They enjoyed the flavors and dough wise it was tasty. I think it was a fire coal oven. My Cobb salad was nothing special. It was cheap romain, chopped chicken that felt like it was frozen in those Perdue bags in the super market, goat cheese in which I switched from bleu ( only thing I gave 4 stars) bacon that was bacon bits from a bottle, eggs that didn't even have pieces of the outer egg and tasted like it was chopped days ago, tomatoes that didn't seem as fresh, and avocado that tasted just ok. I felt like I was eating one of the salads that they sell in a gas station to go, and it was expiring pretty soon. It's a pub, I was not expecting an excellent salad, but at least make a decent one since it showcases that they hope customers will douse it in dressing to disguise the blandness. I gave it 3 stars since the guys enjoyed their pizza. I ate the salad since I was hungry, but it doesn't mean I enjoyed it. Also our waitress was sweet and accommodating. If I do come back ill probably get wings or burgers since making salads is not their forte.
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Mohammad S.
Went on a Sunday. Service was very professional and friendly. I had the albacore tuna sandwich. It was prepared very well. I just wish they would have used less sauce, the tuna was so good it didn't need it.
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JASON B.
One of my favorite and most frequented places downtown. My go-to for business lunches. Mozarella and prosciutto app is not standard in presentation or size (it's big and bulky) but very good. Great fried mozzarella and onion rings too. Although very fried and very heavy. Don't need much more if you get those apps. I have had a dozen or so items from the menu, but my favorite is actually the simple tuna sandwich (served in a pita). Portions are pretty big and it is hard to leave hungry. Good, not great food but the atmosphere and variety make it a solid 4 stars.
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Kent W.
Pasta special: chicken, shrimp, bacon, basil , artichokes, in a smoked Gouda cream sauce topped with Parmesan....very nice with 20th Anniversary Red Ale!!!
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Brian S.
This place has always been one of my favorites. Today, I had a wild mushroom pizza with goat cheese and pesto sauce along with a root beer made with pure cane sugar (only way I'll drink soda). They use quality ingredients and their mushrooms and ceviche are mouth watering. The beers they brew there are also solid. I went there today for my grandma's birthday!
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Dave W.
This is a great place for micro-brew and food. It's been 10 years since my last visit to Salt Lake City and Red Rock Brewing. I am happy to say, it's as tasty as ever. I only popped in for a quick lunch and grabbed a half Cobb Salad ($8.50) that was more than enough to fill me up. All of the veggies were fresh and the meat was flavorful. They have reasonable prices, friendly staff, and a great micro-brew atmosphere. I didn't have any beer today, but rest assured, I will imbibe
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Rob B.
I've liked Red Rock since it opened. What I like about it most (besides the beer) is that they don't just serve the ubiquitous bar food you see at every pub in America (e.g., Wings, calamari, etc.) Instead, there's a large variety of fresh salads, excellent pizzas, rotisserie chicken, and appetizers that you don't find at most American bars, but should. I like many of the menu items, but especially the Warm Shrimp Salad, the beer cracker of the day, and any of the pizzas.
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Emily D.
Four Stars for beer, three stars for food. Since we came here for dinner I'm going to round down to 3. They have a decent sized menu with lots of different pub type food. I had the french onion soup, which was ok, but I think there was a least a half pound of cheese on top. Don't get me wrong I LOVE cheese and so when I say there was too much cheese, something must be seriously off. I also had the grilled fish sandwich of a day served in a pita pocket which was alright. My husband had the french onion steak sandwich which he seemed to enjoy. To drink I had the honey wheat and the amber ale and I enjoyed them both. I would recommend coming here for drinks as it was a fun microbrewery atmosphere, but eating someplace else.
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Daniella L.
Ok I loved coming here every time I came home to visit. But your online menu is wrong and you no longer carry friend green tomatoes.... Get it together nothing worse than false incorrect, out dated information on your site. To only be totally let down..... Beer good menu is a crap shoot
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Joe J.
Chicken Parm was stellar. I really enjoyed it. I'm a big fan of the atmosphere and ambiance. The beer was great, too. The place reminded me a bit of Denver in a pretty un-Denver location. Our waitress was fast efficient and always made sure we had a beer if we needed one. The patio looked inviting but was full, so we ate inside. Its definitely worth another visit the next time I'm in the SLC area.
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Pascal F.
Stopped at Red Rocks on our road trip to Zion for lunch on a Sunday. There wasn't much going on in town, so we were stoked to see a brewpub was open for business. The building was great, and the food was solid. I had a great black bean burger that they placed in a pita. I inhaled it! Once we figured out the Utah laws regarding beer alcohol content...we ordered bottles. Our waitress suggested I try a bottle of a new seasonal beer that they brewed with dandelions. What the heck, let's do it. The beer was good, but not any better than the rest of the tables IPA's, Reds, etc. But when I got my bill, my one beer cost $17!!! Now I'm not a cheapskate...but that's a little ridiculous. And I was really bummed that the waitress didn't mention the fact that the beer cost that much. She knew we were from out of town and weren't familiar with RR beers. Other than the beer fiasco, I had a favorable experience.
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Anna L.
There menu had a great variety of items. I end up ordering the warm goat cheese salad and added chicken. The baked goat cheese was done perfectly and tasted amazing. The chicken was flavorful and moist. The dressing was a little bland for my taste and would have ordered it on the side as the spring mix was a little drenched. Would have been a great touch if they added a piece of toasted baguette. Will be back to try something else.
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Bob D.
Food and beer were both okay. Superfood salad was very tasty. Hefeweizen was mediocre. Spiral cut fries whelmed us.
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Todd S.
Meh. More like a tourist trap than a true brew pub. The parking is very limited, and valet fills up fast. I found the food to be basic pub fare at best and nothing at all to get excited about. The beers are below average for your normal brew pub. I would advise them to either get rid of their head brewer, or do a complete overhaul of their recipes. There is no reason to pay $6 per pint for uninspired beers.
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Peter B.
We arrived late to town for a convention and walked over to this Brewing company/pub. Yes they brew their own beer, and it is pretty good. They also make a fine selection of drinks that riff on the local history. We had the prosciutto, mozzarella and tomato appetizer. Very nice with meaty tomatoes. My wife's steak salad was well done and to order. My halibut fish and chips was a huge portion, well done and the waitress brought vinegar without my having to ask.
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Mindy B.
Do you guys still insist that I "read the board" instead of telling me what the specials are today? Even when I'm super far away and said that I can't see it and I don't even wear glasses? Is that still a thing? If not, I'll totally give it another shot, especially because you guys have awesome beer now.
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Kyle K.
In the 'downtown brew pub' race, why do people rate Squatter's better? When ordering RRBC's best beer, why do people pronounce it "El-ef-EE-no?" It's "El-eff-EYE-no." Can't you see the macron [the horizontal bar] over the "I" in its name, telling you that the "I" is long"? (Did you know that the dash above a vowel indicating a long vowel is called a macron? Neither did I until I started writing this review. We both learned something today.) And don't you know the old joke-- What do you get when you cross an elephant with a rhinoceros? Elephino! Please, Salt Lake, order this beer right! Okay, that digression aside, I like RRBC. I like their beer (though the stuff in bottles is most often better than the stuff on draft, and the Elephino Double IPA is one of the best beers bottled in the city), I like their pizzas (their pizza oven works wonders on their crust, and they always have interesting topping combinations for the adventurous), and I like their brunch (the "eggs in purgatory" is a spicy, eye-opening treat). Yeah, much of their menu is not particularly adventurous, and service can be spotty at times, but it's a solid choice for solid food and beer any time of the day.
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Nick K.
I was pleasantly surprised to find a local brewpub nearby my hotel when I got to town. I can be pretty critical of microbrewed beers because of the tendency for most to be too hoppy for my taste. In my apprehension to sip on an overly bitter ale I opted to try the wheat brew, thinking that would be a safe call. I was very pleased with the subtle taste of this local hefeweizen. Red Rock boasts a selection of wood fired pizzas on their menu, along with a large menu and daily specials. One of those specials was a pizza containing salami, mushrooms, artichokes, garlic, and cheese. The pizza was pretty good. It tasted like they used fresh ingredients and the woodiness of the cooking method could be appreciated. Overall I would come back to this place, if I'm every in the neighborhood again. The atmosphere was warm and inviting and the service was fast and friendly.
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Kristen J.
I love their chicken schnitzel, It's my favorite dish. I get it every time. I hate their service at the slc location. They refuse to answer their phone during peak hours, mess up carry out orders and don't try to make it good (left out an item and told us we should have called night of, not the next day...we DID and you didn't answer the phone!), and they take too long to get food out. Go to the Murray or PC location.
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Lynnette S.
Unimpressed! The place seemed a bit cramped for dinner and the server was plain awful. She clearly did not want to be working! The pizza was medicore and everything seemed pricey for the portion. The beer selection was ok but half of them you can't sample as they are bottled only. My only plus was the buser who told us about this awesome bar down the street called Beehive to grab a few beers!
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Trav B.
Food is okay. Good space for a group of folks. Even has a good upstairs area. Beer selection is fun.
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Carol A.
Had Ryan last night as a server-he was awesome, very attentive and on point. Great beer selection and the mushroom pizza was tasty- would recommend and def going back.
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Mark B.
The food and drink made up for the poor attitude and lackluster service. Can't find better food and beer in the tourist district. I come here probably three times a week every week. Sad that the tender doesn't love her job. I would.
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Laura M.
I worked my way down the list every time I am there on business. The beers are always a treat. The appetizers, burgers, pizza's all fresh and well done. Walking distance from the downtown hotel district, just a gem!
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Reesa T.
This. Place. Was. The. Worst. Okay. I am complete and utter beer snob- I can admit that- but when your beer is so bad that it makes me wish I were drinking PBR.... Its really tragic! So the beer was terrible and the bar was a total mess. There was foam everywhere- we sat at the bar for awhile and realized that the bartenders here had no idea what they're doing- they simply do not know how to operate a tap! Which makes sense. I am fairly certain their "brewer(s)" have no idea what they're doing. Beyond the beer being disgusting- not just bad- unpalatable- they sell growlers and fills... their growlers are clear glass. -_- Let me explain for those not-in-the-know. Beer is photosensitive. That is why it generally comes in a brown or green glass bottle. It goes bad in clear glass. Of course- I can see where the folks at Red Rock don't mind their beer going bad as it is terrible to begin with. Now, as if this was not all bad enough- we stopped in because it was Friday, we were at a nearby hotel, had no reservations, and needed dinner before an event. The food was passable- but the bug that I found in my lemon was not. Yep, thats right- there was what appeared to be a tiny roach floating on the lemon wedge in my water glass. (The water I needed to try and assist me in chocking down the beer.) The service became questionable when sent it back- thankfully having spotted it before even getting a straw into the water to drink any- they seemed to not be distressed. No apology was given, just the reassurance that they thrown out the lemons. Plus nothing was taken off our bill. Which, I'm sorry... was ridiculous. I would sooner become a prohibitionist than ever return to Red Rock Brewing!
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Misty H.
Amazing food, great beer, fun atmosphere. I love to bring visitors from out of town to Red Rock. My favorites are the buffalo chicken sand, the steak sand and the wings. I love the crinkle cut carrots as a side but they have great fries and garlic mashies. Gotta try it and grab a table on the patio. Great for after work meeting place.
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Joshua M.
Good for drinks, really bad for food or service. Calamari was like cold, fried rubber bands. Terrible service. Avoid for anything but libations.
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Aaron W.
I got the spaghetti $9.00 and added meatballs $4.00. I also had the house root beer which was delicious. The food was very good and fresh. The portions were very large and I left full. The place as nice ambiance and service was very good. My buddy had the double IPA said that it was excellent.
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Carey O.
We went after attending my college graduation ceremony. The food was great! Beer choices were pretty good, but I was disappointed that they didn't have some of the types that were advertised on signs and flags hanging from their ceiling. The service was terrible. The chick that waited on us acted like she thought she was too cool to be bothered. That was disappointing.
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Lucy C.
Wood fired pizza and for a brewhouse they even serve nonalc beer!
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Lori H.
I've been here on several occasions and have never been disappointed. Last night, I visited with my hubby and a good friend who was in from out of town. All three of us were pleased with our meal. My friend and I started out with the smoked salmon appetizer, beer and wine. The appetizer was very good; generous portion of smoked salmon, smothered in capers and red onions. Cream cheese on the side and served with little toasts. I loved the perfect combination of salmon to bread to capers and onions. I would have liked a bit more cream cheese, but was not too picky. After my hubby arrived, we ordered dinner. Hubby had the halibut fish & chips, I had the shrimp scampi w/rice and my friend had the macadamia crusted salmon, which was in my opinion the best of the three meals. My shrimp was good, larger shrimp and lots of them too. Lots of garlic in the sauce so no vampires within two miles of me the rest of the evening. Hubbys halibut was also good and not dried out like some restaurants make it. Minus one star since after we paid, the server was no where in sight. The three of us stayed at least an hour after our meal catching up and we could have used an extra glass of water.
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Jessie A.
I am here at SLC for work for a week. It's my last night before I go home. Worked hard all week and I need a beer. Drove around and Red Rock appeared in my sight. Negatives: older crowd, not that lively on a Thursday. Positives: Fish and Chips was good and not greasy. It seems to have a good balance between good food and good beers. Suggestion: I heard if you order bottle beer, they contain more alcohol. I can't wait to back Pizza Port and get real beers.
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Dotty N.
Food was just ok. The first beer was lacking, the second ok. I'd give my schnitzel a 2.5-gravy from a package, chicken just ok. My friend didn't take more than 2 bites out of her burger it was that bad. The service was TERRIBLE! our server had no interest in being helpful and was rude. I've never left a tip that low and it was painful to leave her anything. In my experience, most brew pubs are pretty similar so it only takes a few things to make or break them. The service broke it for me, I'll never be back.
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Taylor F.
Good food- cobbler could have had more peaches but good bar service. The turkey burger was good as always and shared some delicious fries: crisp and cooked to perfection. Can't beat good fries!
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Kelie H.
Red Rock is good, not great, but solidly good. I like Red Rock over Squatters because the noise level is a lot more tolerable for me. Both times I've been to Red Rock it was during Dine'O Round season oddly enough so we had the specials both times.This time I had a chicken parmigiana which was good and 100times too much food for me. Since we were on our way to a Utes game, I couldn't take the leftovers with, either. I love, love, loooove their oatmeal stout, however. I usually shy away from dark beers but this one was very smooth, not at all bitter and I actually enjoy the thick, foamy head. We had a sampler our first time around which was great because now I know what I like and what I don't. I would go again, but it wouldn't be my first choice in this neck of the woods.
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Eman R.
Does a pretty good amount of business and seemed to be popular with the professional, middle-aged crowd in the area (at least the evening we went). Pretty good selection of food with some nice twists to it. The fish and chips was actually very good (not greasy, and huge chunks of halibut). Decent atmosphere.
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Jean Y.
I liked the beer, food and the atmosphere of the place. We stayed at Sheraton, a walking distance from Red Rock. We had the sample. They brought us 12 at least 2oz glasses. Far bigger than the one we had a few days ago at Red Car Brewery in Torrance, CA. And far better beer! There are a few good restaurants in downtown Salt lake City area. Red Rock could be one of them. It gets busy, I think. We passed by many times that place while we were at Salt Lake City, to go the Mormon Temple, or to go to the Gateway Mall. Definitely recommending the Red Rock Brewing Co.
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Mark A.
After reading the reviews, I was so eager to try this place that I was here within an hour of landing at the airport. Had a great dinner at the bar, tried some good beer, and thought I had found my home away from home during an extended exile in SLC for business. Then I went back two nights later (hey, had to check out Squatters), and got an entire asshat of a bartender who didn't want to serve me at 10:45 on a weekend, tried to direct me to Poplar Street Pub next door, and then grudgingly served me a beer when I questioned the hours on the front door. A surly jackass. I came back a couple more times, and the service was a bit below average to a bit above average, but I was pretty much done. By this time, I had my other spots all set for my dining and drinking needs, and RR was only an occasional diversion. The food is pretty good. The same for the beer; for all the different names up on the board, there really isn't much variety when you get down to it. A lot of bland sameness, but to be fair, that seems to be a Utah thing; Squatters has the same problem. Only Epic (and Wasatch to a much lesser degree) seems to be brewing some inventive, delicious beer in this state. Even without being in the middle of a culinary desert, Red Rock could easily be a fantastic destination if they would step up their game a little in the front of the house and the brewery. As it was, it was a little disappointing.
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TRINI N.
I like the ny steak salad... So good!!!! Filet mignon n calamari is good too.... For beer I like hef n honey wheat
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Donald Y.
A few weeks back I was making the long drive on vacation from Iowa to San Francisco. I stopped for the night in Salt Lake City and by suggestion of the lady working the desk at the Hyatt Place I was staying at I ended up at Red Rock. I didn't get to explore the area much but it looked like the place was situated in an entertainment like district downtown. The restaurant itself was nice looking and had a comparable feel to many microbrew pubs I have been in before. I sat at the bar at got very good service. The bar allows people to watch the cooks prepare their wood oven pizzas, I found myself ignoring the NFL draft on TV just to watch them work. For food, I ordered a pasta dish listed on their chalkboard. It was a dish consisting of pasta in a garlic cream sauce with a multitude of seafood mixed in including shrimp, scallops, lobster meat, and mussels. It was extremely good as was the two pieces of garlic toast that came with it. I also had time to order a few beers from the menu. A note to all Utah outsiders, the state puts a mandate on how high the alcohol content can be on brewed beers and I think it is set to somewhere between 3.2% and 3.5%. They have a good selection of beers to choose from and to be honest, I can't remember which ones I got but none of them stuck out as being horrible. I just found it weird that I was drinking certain types of beers that normally are of higher proof but they were actually as light as Bud Light.
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Nick S.
Great food and beer! Have never had a bad meal been here,over 12 times!
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Lisa H.
See our tip...best of SLC... Amazing beer. Amazing food...and the best customer service ever...
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Justine J.
Meh. Mediocre food. Mediocre service. Mediocre beer. Thought I'd give this place a shot after not coming here for years and now I remember why I stayed away in the first place. Wholly unimpressed, wishing I would have spent my money on food and beer that was worth it. Word of advice, stay away. There are much, much better restaurants in the area that would be worth checking out.
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Charles S.
Hmmmm... I haven't yelped this place yet, since I haven't been there in the past 6 or 8 years. Went there today... And now I remember why I seldom do so. It's not that it's horrible or nasty. It's just that I always leave Red Rock feeling completely underwhelmed. The baked Italian cheese appy was very tasty with crispy bread (except only one side was toasted, which was a little strange). The service was great. Our server was very well versed in the menu and the wine list and he steered us to the correct appetizer. The entrees were just so-so. Nothing was very flavorful. I had the Reuben, which is one if my all time faves, and Red Rock's version was bland and bordering on tasteless. I think they must have rinsed the sauerkraut until all the juice and flavor was washed down the drain. The bread was "rye," but it was so light that I honestly thought they accidentally used sourdough. Even the dressing was bland. Weird. My wife got the capreze sandwich and our companions shared the veggie pizza. They all had the same complaint; no flavor. "It needs something" and "it's missing something" were the phrases of the evening. This would definitely get a 2-star rating from me if not for the wonderful service and really nice atmosphere. Meh, for the food, but Yay for the service, location and ambiance.
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Nathan B.
Very good service and the stuffed mushroom and imperial stout Rock!
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Russ A.
This place is really going down hill. Went in Saturday night and waited an hour to have our food come out after ordering. Half the food came out and the other half was still another 5-10 minutes and then came out cold. After complaining and waiting another 10 minutes for them to reheat our dishes we finally got our food. Had to go to the bar to get refills on drinks....horrible experience. Then to top it off....waited another 20 minutes for our bills to come out. The manager, who said he was going to make it right with us, gave us a whopping 20% discount. This place used to be good. Apparently the management and owners don't care anymore.
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Stuart M.
We have been returning to Red Rock time and time again, for many years now. A recent (last minute) meal with friends from out of town, summed up all the best points of Red Rock for me. If you want to eat: - downtown - with a varied and interesting selection of food - in any size group - without the need for a reservation/on spur of the moment - have a good drink with dinner then Red Rock is going to fit the bill for you. I've never waited more than a minute or two for a table even on busy weekend nights, with a group of friends and no reservation - the place is huge. The menu has something for everyone. Sometimes a menu so big can be worrisome. While nothing has completely rocked my world here, nothing has ever sucked. I've always walked away feeling content, and with good value for money. Some may disagree with me, but I also like Red Rock's beer too. And hey, if you are not a beer type they have wine and cocktails too. Service can be all over the place, it can be great, it can be lousy and it can also be all points in between. Parking isn't the best either, but they do have valet parking up front, which can make things easier.
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Ashlie R.
Worst service ever!!!! Super slow & waste of $$$
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Surfi G.
I went there once. They had beer and I was invited by a friend, and that was the reason I went there. We had to buy food, so we ordered fries and my friend ordered cole slaw. Their cole slaw tasted like puke. The fries isn't good. The ambience is ok. Good for socializing. Their double IPA beer tasted like multi-purpose cleaner.
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Mike S.
HUGE dining room. There was some confusion on which brews were available or bottled. I did get a growler of the Hefe to take home. It's just fun to walk around Salt Lake City with a growler of beer on a Sunday night.
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Courtney C.
Whenever I'm trying out a new food place, I look at reviews, study the menu and let my stomach & brain work together in deciding what I will order. The Turkey Burger made my mouth water and had such an interesting blend of flavors I couldn't wait to try it. I placed my order, super excited for the dinner that was going to placed in front of me....5 minutes later the waitress came back to tell me they were out of the Turkey Burger. *GASP* After the letdown I needed to decide on a different dish, which was difficult. I went with a pizza and chose smoked Gouda, caramelized onions, roasted garlic, artichoke and spinach as the toppings. I know it sounds like a weird combination but it was delicious! I paired it with their Forbidden Peach Belgium Style Ale...YUM! I look forward to my next visit and I hope that I'll be able to try the Turkey Burger :o) Parking can be difficult to find but valet is only $4!
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Michael B.
Stopped in here around 8:30 on a Monday evening. Ordered the Mayonnaise Tacos. Well, they were not called that on the menu, but that is exactly what I got. They were the Fiesta Tacos with fish, but the fish (and everything else) was covered in so much mayo that it was not even edible. 2 Fish Tacos and a glass of beer = $20. If the waitress would have once checked on me or asked how the food was, I would have told her. She didn't, so I'm telling you.
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Reid B.
This establishment is an embarrassment to breweries everywhere. I ordered an oatmeal stout that tasted vaguely of beer but mostly of dirty laundry. The pizza was so bland we had to double check to ensure that what we were eating was in fact pizza and not our napkins. Though somewhat tasty, the goat cheese salad was still lacking anything that resembled real flavor or pizzazz. Spicy buffalo wings were not good. At all. And were even worse when dipped in chunky skim milk that was supposed to pass as bleu cheese dressing. Service was poor, disinterested, and I was given the impression I was wasting my waiter's time. My empty water glass went unfilled for the entirety of my meal..also, our meals and appetizer arrived simultaneously. Save yourself some time and money. Stop at the store and get a tall boy of Budweiser, a little ceasers pizza and a McDonald's salad.
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Bud H.
There are some things on the menu (e.g., steak sandwich, certain pastas, fish and chips, etc.) that I really like. While there are some things that are not so great. The reality is, I stick to what I know to be good at this joint and it works out just fine.
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Ben B.
Excellent beer! I definitely don't go to SLC to find the newest microbrew but they have some excellent choices both on tap and bottled. The food was delicious as well. I had the special which was a cajun styled pasta with shrimp, scallops and andouille sausage. It was nicely spiced and quite tasty. My only criticism was that it was dripping in oil and when I saw the bottom of the bowl it was about a half centimeter thick of just oil. There's no reason to grease up a pasta dish that much. They do have a lot of options for food and service is quite good. I'd definitely go back, but I wouldn't recommend it if you, or someone your with, is trying to eat healthy.
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Kyle O.
Beer was good. Wings were good. Main and appetizer came out within 3 minutes of each other and as a German raised man, the schnitzel was chicken alright, but the breading was soggy and it was not a schnitzel.
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Clint W.
After driving around a bit, we landed here for a bit of dinner. I think we picked it because of its close location to the gelato place next door! Anyways, sort of standard brew pub fare. Not exciting, but okay. My disappointment came when I'm cruising through the menu trying to decide which beer to try when the staff comes out and tells me that the only ones available are the ones listed on the wall. Hmm, so why have that long list on the table? Food was inexpensive and hearty. My cup of soup turned out to be a large bowl and my flank steak covered the whole plate. Okay to grab a quick meal before a ball game, but not outstanding. I think I'm just sore that my selection of brews was limited.
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Grace S.
Good beers. Good service. Decent food. I enjoyed Pardebloom Belgian Ale (in a 750 mL bottle). Sweet, fragrant and easy to drink. Brewed with dandelions instead of hops and cost $15. For dinner, I had the warm shrimp salad based on reading the Yelp reviews. My husband ate the $20 halibut and chips, which was very tasty, but not a huge portion. We dined with 3 other couples and our server handled the check very well. He included the 18% gratuity and split the check 4 ways (so we only paid for what we ate and drank). Even on a Saturday night the wait wasn't too long and the crowd was fun but not overwhelming. I would come back again with a large group.
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Dana R.
Surprisingly, much better than I would have thought, so I highly recommend visiting with zero expectations! Let's start with the beer - the drafts I tried were good (honey wheat and steamer), until i realized that Utah law states that draft beer can be no more than 4% alcohol. Wa-ellllll, I did not want to waste the moola or calories on the low alkie brew and switched to the bottle - Le Quatre - very tasty and 6.2% alcohol. Now onto the food: The fried green tomatoes and black bean burger were so good...very tasty fries too! My friends had the calamari and said it was not good, but they enjoyed the pizza, wings and sandwiches. Not only would I stop here on occasion if it was in Denver, but I would actually buy the beer and drink it at home.
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Steve O.
I was in SLC on business, and the hotel recommended this place. It was busy and lively, but the food and service were awful. I ordered the roasted chicken. It was dry and over cooked and the grilled asparagus I had as a side was limp and soggy. The point of grilled asparagus is to avoid that. What was worse, no one, not the waiter or a manager ever stopped back to ask if everything was alright. I had to ask another waitress to track down my waiter to bring the check. I have no idea why this place was busy, except perhaps that it's SLC and no one knows any better. I wouldn't go here again if you paid me.
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Jane Y.
I got the root beer and cod fish and chips at the bar. The service was mediocre, but pleasant. The home made root beer was great - has a nice kick to it. The cod fish was really delicious, I love the texture of cod and it was lightly battered. The fries was mediocre at best.
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Judy C.
One of the easily accessible brewpubs near the Salt Palace Convention Center. Red Rock pretty much reminds me of all the other brewpubs that I've been: bar tables lined up against the walls, big windows showing the microbrewery, sterile-esque furniture/decor. Not much charm to the place. But regardless, I enjoy my dining experience there. The macademia encrusted salmon was surprisingly quite good. My coworkers got sandwiches that look ok (although my boss was peeved that he got a trout sandwich and to him, it looked and tasted like salmon?!? Ha, will never know if that was the case). Even though they brew a good number of beers, they only serve 10 (out of 30 perhaps?) on tap. I tried the Hefeweizen, and not being the biggest fan of unfiltered wheat beer, it was quite easy for me to drink. There are probably better places around the area (in my few days of being there, I already know better places), but it is a casual place for people to get together.
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Maxwell M.
Brunch Review: I Just had brunch here yesterday and it was super delicious! I enjoyed their $2 Bloody Mary's while my wife enjoyed their $2 Mimosas. This happened to be one of the best brunches I've had ever. The breakfast item I ordered was their Eggs Purgatory. As the name describes this is one spicy dish and a great way to start off your weekend. The dish is two pieces of toast with eggs cooked into them over-easy style smothered in a tasty yet spicy tomato sauce. This is then served with their delicious red potatoes(with cheese) and 2 thick cut slices of bacon. I definitely would recommend this brunch establishment. One more thing, if you area root beer enthusiast, try their unique draft. it is very delicious.
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Robert B.
Had a couple of beers here, but didn't eat. Beer is good, but seemed a little on the high side. Pretty dead when we were here at happy hour.
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S. Michele L.
The wild mushroom polenta is pretty life changing. Both the rootbeer and the cream soda are really well done. Usually cream soda is too syrupy sweet, but there's is a very nice blend. I have had one hiccup in service, and goodness knows one bad waiter can really spoil and experience. I think the one at fashion place is a little better with their service.
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Tim S.
Great beer, food and service.... Loved the pecan crusted salmon and Irish ale.
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Misty Y.
Good food, great beer selection (micro brew) and very good, attentive service. Would def come back!
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Queen Happy Face X.
Came on a Saturday afternoon for beer & $2 mimosas. Some how we ended up ordering a pizza, wings, and the sausage gumbo.... Munchies perhaps.... But everything was great and no complaints :)
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Adonis V.
I ordered the Red Rock Grinder with home made spicy Italian sausage, steak fries and paired with their amber ale, quite an impeccable combination. I'm not a local so I wasn't aware of the 4% alcohol limit on beers on tap, quite a buzz kill for a California kid. Still, the brews are refreshing and tasty. If you want a brew with a lil' more kick, I recommend you order bottled beer...one in particular is from another brewing company, Wasatch Devastator - 8% hoppy goodness :)
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Devonie M.
It was OK. I guess I was expecting more based on recommendations from locals. We went on a Thursday night and the place was packed. Wait time 15-20 mins. Food seemed to take a while (20 mins for appetizer to come out, another 15-20 mins for food). We started with beer cracker appetizer. Fiance ordered their pizza of the day. The flatbread it was served on was REALLY good. The combination of flavors on the pizza of the day was very interesting - not anything I would have thought to put together. It was ok, but I probably wouldn't try it again. I ordered a caesar salad which was normal and fine. Lots of beer options, of which all seemed OK. Overall it was just OK - nothing spectacular aside from the bread the pizza was on.
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Bill B.
On two separate visits I enjoyed the flatiron steak--twice. It was that good. My dining companions had no complaints with their orders, either. I suppose had I not been on a low-carb diet, I might have tried the beer. I was assured that it leaves little to be desired.
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Jennifer W.
I've been to this Red Rock a couple of times, and the food is consistently good. I had the almond crusted trout, which is excellent. On Monday I had the Buffalo Chicken sandwich. It was delicious, but just not quite as spicy as I'd hoped for/requested. Overall, I would give the food a 4 star ranking, but the service was so awful that I had to make my average score 3 stars. We had a group of 8 people, and one of the guys checked in on 4 Square on his phone. Through that he was offered $10 off a $10 (or more purchase) at Red Rock. He showed our server who hadn't heard of the offer, so she went to get her manager. The manager (Joaquim, I believe?) took a look at the coupon and said he wouldn't honor it. He hadn't seen it before and treated us like we were trying to scam our way out of $10. This was really irritating, considering we spent around $250 as a group - $10 would have been knocking about $1.50 off each meal. Not a big deal for a restaurant that is always busy and seems to be doing well. Our server never bothered to refill our drinks. Half of the table wasn't drinking beer - I don't know if she forgot about us soda drinkers, but I was pretty thirsty. She tired hard, but I feel like if a waitress can't keep up with drinks, she's not that great. Bottom line - the food is excellent, the management is terrible, and the servers are average.
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Parker S.
Surprisingly good beer. The food wasn't as good as the beer though. Not that it was bad, its just not great. I had the black bean burger which was nice. The pizza looked underwhelming.
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Patrick L.
Its beers on the whole don't rate as highly as a couple of the other SLC brewpubs, but I always enjoy the Red Rock whenever I take a snowboarding trip to Utah. Atmosphere is very "standard brewpub" - there are probably hundreds of brewpubs in the US that look exactly like this. Beer offerings are noted on the walls and on the menu. Perpetually crowded the two times I visited in February, 2009. Kind of an odd beer vibe, as many people did not seem to be drinking beer. Oh well, this is Utah after all. Still, this place is pleasant, clean, well-lit. Usually some decent-looking ladies milling around, always a plus in my book. Quality is mixed, probably due in large part to the Utah 4% limitation on drafts. Their limited-edition Reve, for example, is world-class. Their Junior IPA, on the other hand, suffers for being only 4%, as do a couple of the other beers. My advice, just stick to the styles that you feel can reasonably be accomplished with a 4% limitation, and you're fine. Service is efficient, amidst friendly minimalism. Reasonably well-versed as to the beers on offer. Selection is pretty good, you'll find a range of different styles. As I said above, though, be wary of attempts at styles that really shouldn't be limited to 4%. Food-wise, the Red Rock menu, to me, looks absolutely mouth-watering. All of the pub fare looks awesome; it's difficult to make a choice. Go ahead and choose - I've eaten here a number of times over the years, and unfortunately, whatever you choose never seems to be as good as it is represented on the menu. Decent, but not great. The RRBC is just a tad expensive by Utah standards. In S. Florida, I'd consider it "reasonable," but for Utah I'll bump it up to "a bit pricey," especially when you consider that all the drafts are 4%.
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Marycarol R.
Someone should tell them how to run a restaurant !! I would not return NO service in waiting area had to go to bar self serve and NO food or appetizer in the bar it's insane....
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R P.
Not amazing. Beer is just OK. It's Utah beer....can't expect much with 4% drafts. Food was decent and enjoyable. Our bartender didn't know anything about craftbeer which was a complete turn off.
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Kim C.
This is a solid choice if you are downtown. It's a little more of a walk than some other spots if you're starting at the Family History Library, better if you're starting from say the Radisson or Shilo. Not close at all to TRAX so if you've got someone with mobility issues, ask your hotel for a shuttle or cab. Actually, I think the bathroom is down stairs so in that case, you might just skip it. The food is reasonable. Not gourmet, but some bright spots exist, like the beer crackers (flatbread with cheese) on the appetizer menu. Consider the specials -- most times, if someone at the table had one of the specials, they were happy. The beverage selection is wide. They've got beers on tap and, more importantly, in bottles. If you're from out of town, read up on the liquor laws here. Best suggestion I ever heard was to have one solid bottled beer with a normal/high ABV, then switch to the tap for the night, so you'll never be too drunk. For this tactic, Red Rock has options. Alternatively, they've got a good spirit selection and make reasonable cocktails if beer is not your thing. The bad: you must get there early or late, or the wait is insane. It gets very busy and a lot of people come in large groups (and they won't seat a party of 5 or more, unless everyone is present -- can't blame em). The aforementioned downstairs bathroom. A couple meals here during a conference, and you're done. Everything is about 15% more than it should be given the quality.
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Max S.
I guess it is an ok place, but I will not be back. Food is below average, place is very busy and loud, and parking is hard to find. Beer is ok, though.
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Steve S.
I have been here previously for work and I have always wanted to come back someday to try out some of their beers. Well this weekend I had that chance. First of all, I like the place. It has a nice vibe to it and it is pretty mellow. The bartender was also a super cool guy and was rather knowledgeable too. The meal I had this time was a Smoked Turkey sandwich with a side of their horseradish mashed potatoes. I will tell you that I LOVE their little touch of adding the cranberry sauce on the sandwich too. It just works, and it works very well. As far as the beer goes, well, I had their Hefeweizen that night. Well, it was not a home run here. I drank it and it came off as very bland and watery. It didn't taste BAD, but it was just.... well, like I said, bland and unexceptional. Maybe I am being hard on it because I am a fan of a good Hefeweizen, but I would not order that particular selection again. I would however do the turkey sandwich again. That was good!
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Emmett M.
Beer ok, food ok, nice building and location
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Rick K.
I would not go back here again. I had the burger and it came in a pita bread. My fault for not reading the description thoroughly. The burger came well done, hence, dry. My friend had the walnut and potato pizza, not too good either.
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Tara W.
I definitely prefer this place to Squatters. The food was better here and the service was nicer. I got the rotisserie chicken with vegetables and mashed potatoes. Here's the thing- the mashed potatoes have horseradish in them. I guess if you like horseradish then you will like them, but I didn't. Everything else was great though! and the chicken was cooked perfectly. I didn't drink that night, but i've heard good things about the beer. My friend got the pizza of the day, and he liked it. I 'm more of a plain cheese kind of girl, so I didn't try it. The only downside is you have to go over a river and through the woods to get to a bathroom, which is a 1 person. Not the best idea for a ladies room.
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Holly J.
I guess there is a time and a place, but overall, I would say overrated.
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Superfly T.
Good homestyle brewed beer, and several tasty ale choices that get you around the prohibition style liquor laws. The food is typical bar grub, so I won't even go there. Anything they offer from the kitchen is very simple and has little character. Go here for beer.
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Marcus C.
We went here last night, service was good..got calamari (yummmmm. with awesome cocktail sc & garlic sc). For meals we got the chicken snitzel (or something like that) which was good but not amazing & the macadamia encrusted salmon which was good but i wasn't a fan of the dijon sauce (too sweet). The horseradish mashed potatoes were the best & so were our drinks (Elephino and the Walk About.. mmm). Overall we were satisfied and I'm heating up my leftovers as we speak. (i mean..as i type)
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Albert H.
Beautiful red brick structure with a warm, contemporary feel. You know you're in a brewpub without a doubt. Selection of beer offerings are displayed prominently in several locations. Nice outdoor seating on the streetside that is quite pleasant spring through fall. Service is prompt, professional, and friendly. My servers have always been on the ball regarding current seasonals on tap. Menu offers a few traditional pub favorites (the beer battered onion rings are the best in Utah I've ever had... by a longshot) as well as a few European style dishes. Food is exceptional. Red Rock's beer is, overall, quite average. Many of their beers have won GABF awards including their German style black ale (sold as a porter though), Oatmeal Stout, among others. Several that haven't won awards are spectacular as well, but some are quite plain and... well, boring. Some of the beers are pitched to the macro crowd almost too successfully. The Hefe-Weizen is pathetic - avoid it. Red Rock, along with Squatters around the corner, are both "must see" brewpubs when in Salt Lake City.
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Shawna K.
A bar with a diner counter style bar and barstools with no back. Things that make you go Hmmmm..... I am speculating that they do not want you to stay and get comfy and knock back a few! Which is a shame because I really did enjoy their beer and would normally have settled right in for a long winters day! Red Rock had a great vibe with tons of people milling about waiting for tables and the energy definitely seemed upbeat when we walked in. The music was pretty mediocre, but with the open kitchen and with the hustle and bustle around back and at the bar, I enjoyed the atmosphere. I enjoyed my beer even more and the pizza was great! I experimented with the girly beers and tried the Golden Halo and Honey Wheat. Both were better than I anticipated and with their selection of 12 various beers, I was tempted to get comfy and try all of them. But... With no back on my chair and too small of TV's, I just couldn't get settled. Sorry, Red Rock, I had to end our newfangled friendship too early!
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Steve S.
Red Rock you get one more star from me just for the Griswald Ale. In the past the Griswald was subject to the dumb Utah liquor laws and tasted good but watered down.Now that the State has finally got with the times, I can enjoy a Griswald after tubing at Gorgoza in the bottle at 7%. The Griswald has a nice bite to it now and it does not take 2 pitchers just to get the beer goggles going. You have to bring your wallet, at $7 bucks a pop it starts to add up. Mr. Griswald I will see you next year. That's my story..
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Karen S.
We went here late, mostly looking for a treat after a concert. It was nice that they were open later than most of all the other restaurants around and they didn't make us feel guilty about ordering food right near the end of the kitchen time. I ordered the bread pudding because it looked unique. It was ok. Not my favorite. Sort of like french toast with a more butterscotch-y glaze syrup. The onion rings were gigantic and pretty tasty if you an onion fan, which I am. The coating was a softer, bread-y stuff so they didn't just have that 'fried food' taste that is so often the main flavor of an onion ring. Not sure I'd seek this out for my next outing, but if I ended up there, I'd have some more onion rings, and maybe try out that root beer.
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Andrew S.
The first time I ever visited Red Rock was in the summer of 1998. I had just moved to Salt Lake City and I was surprised to find a brew pub here. I quickly learned that all the talk about liquor, beer and wine in Utah is just that, talk. They have it all here and good brew pubs are just the tip of the iceberg. Red Rock is great. The beers are awesome with their porter always hitting the spot and the food is above average and beats the chain places hands down. However, I take off a star for the noise level. It can be very crowded with long waits and the noise carries here. It can be deafening at times. They don't take reservations, so just be prepared if you come after 5pm. From the Pizza's baked in the wood fired oven to the New York Steak Sandwich smothered in cheese you will always find something good here. There is always a pizza special and a fish sandwich special. The pizza specials can be a bit daring at times and seem like the chef's whim on toppings. All of the Creme Soda's and orange soda's sold are also brewed on site for those who don't want a beer. Now why would you not want a beer?
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Dan M.
This is the best of the downtown Salt Lake brew pubs. Great beer, great food, and the thing that separates them from the competition, great service!
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Johnny A.
My second favorite brewery in Salt Lake. The food is excellent and the beer selection is great.
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David I.
Went on a Tue night. It was fairly busy, which is a good sign. My buddy ordered the New York steak salad and was quite pleased. I got the New York steak. No salad to get in the way. It came with some type of Gorgonzola butter, I believe. Anytime you add butter to a nice steak, you've probably got me. The steak was quite good. It also arrived with asparagus, which I equate with class. It would be even better if I liked asparagus, because that's better for you than buttered steak, right? I had 2 of the beers, the Amber Ale & Latzenbier. Both of them were fine brews, served cool not cold. I'd definitely recommend this place. The menu was very long for a brewpub. I might have to go back & try a pizza (with beer, of course).
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Pat K.
Different feel than squatters, same mediocre music. It has a peculiar feel for a pub. The sit down counter versus bar areas just made me feel like I was at remodeled Denny's breakfast house versus a pub. As for selection of beers, they do a good job. Everyone can find what they are looking for flavor wise. The 3.2% legal limit ensures no one is going to lose control. The food was good. Ive been several times, and each time same thing, odd environment with staff doing adequate job of making us feel welcome and serving good food and drink. Good, not remarkable.
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Montain B.
Ok at best... Beer quality ok. The food is over priced and pretentious. I ordered the grinder, not a great choice. Min seasoning, bland, under cooked crust and cold sides all around the table. Unfortunately, they will not get my money again. Next time we will walk a couple blocks up the street to Squatters for better beer and better food.
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Ryan E.
Not thrilled to have us :/
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Mariah C.
When it comes to good food and beer, this place is as consistent as it gets in a sit-down, non-pub, way. The atmosphere is nice enough for a date but causal enough for a night out with friends. Some of the pastas are hit and miss. The things that are always good - the flat iron steak, onion rings, and sandwiches.
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Sarah H.
This place is completely OVERRATED. I have had many friends/family from the area recommend this place. I went once a few years ago and will never step foot in there again. The pizza I had was arguably the worst I have ever had. It was dark and loud too. Maybe I had too high of hopes, but this place was a complete disappointment. There are MUCH better establishments in SLC that are a must to try.
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M O.
Portions are generous, prices reasonable. Had the fried seafood sampler. Fried food is always bland. This was better than average, but still fried food. I would give it a 3.5 stars if I could.
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Emily H.
I love pub food, especially if that pub serves really great onion rings. Only problem is, like others have mentioned, the food is good but not outstanding. Calamari wasn't the best I've had, and my Red Rock Burger didn't nearly live up to its potential. Glad I didn't spend $17 for the New York steak sandwich--I'd have been really upset had that been a disappointment! Husband ordered the roast chicken, which was tender and juicy, but I didn't think the potatoes were that spectacular. For what you get, it's a bit overpriced. Step up a notch with the food and you might get another star.
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Emilie D.
Irresistibly good food and fun ambiance. This place is a crowd pleaser and has seriously delicious food! The caprese sandwich is a favorite, but all other menu items I have tried have never disappointed. I highly recommend this place. Parking is a real problem though.
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Alexa Z.
There's nothing better than a refreshing cold beer to go with your meal. The beer list is rotating, so you've got to check out one of the boards for the fare of the day. Don't know which to try, just ask your server because they're very knowledgable about the selection. The homemade root beer was good too if you're not a beer drinker. My favorite things are meat, beer, and melted cheese.... so when I saw the Steak Sandwich, I had to order it. Very good! Lots of slices of medium-rare steak, full of flavor, and topped with bubbly melted cheese. You can't go wrong! Pesto, Goat Cheese Salad had a lot going on - a sauce here, a vinegarette here - a little kitchen sink, but came together surprisingly well. Horseradish mash potatoes -- good but not overly amazing. Beer Battered Onion Rings -- as big as my face!! Scampi -- the garlic-butter was classic but I just could not get over how overcooked they were. Soft-shell Crab Appetizer -- this was a special and I was so excited to have it since I love soft shell crab, but it ended up being a little to fishy-fishy smelling and tasting. A good place for a beer, but the food unfortunately doesn't stand up to the drinks.
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Ed Z.
Great food, beer and atmosphere. This place is a little quieter than some other local brewpubs, and in my opinion the food is better than most brewpubs. You have to deal with the local laws about beer alcohol content of 3.2%, but they still have a great selection and some great brews. And they do offer a full bar as well.
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Dolores G.
After a Saturday afternoon of movies at The Gateway, I decided to walk and see what kind of "trouble" I could get into in SLC. As I turned the corner, Red Rock peered at me, so I stepped in and claimed a seat at the bar. I asked the waitress for my beer options and instead of handing me a beer menu she told me "The list is behind you." Wow it's a good think my contacts were in right because I had to work to read my options listed at the back of the room. Mentioning to her that I was interested in an IPA she recommended Elephant, their Double IPA. It was tasty but relative to the Double IPA their neighbors at Squatters have this did not pack the same flavorful punch. Asking for a menu I glanced over it a few times and glared at the specials on the chalkboard. Their appetizer special of jalapeno bacon wrapped shrimp stuffed with Roquefort sounded tasty (heck you can hardly go wrong with anything wrapped in bacon), and I ordered a house dinner salad. The shrimp were very good and slightly spicy. I squeezed a little lemon over them and placed them on the salad (which came dressed with their house dressing). The salad itself was just ok nothing of note. Upon finishing my one beer and my dinner I decided, I didn't want to stay for another (strange becasue I am usually a more than one beer kinda person.) I would stop in again...
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Nancy M.
Of course i like this place, it has a patio and is right downtown. We were lucky to get seated on the patio on a Friday night but it was very relaxing and gave us a great start for our evening in downtown Salt Lake. We had a salad before the meal which was very ordinary but the rest of the meal was great. We had tasty scallops and a vegetation dish that was to die for. I thought there was lots of variety for this type of restaurant and it was a good value for us. The wait staff was great and explained the menu well. I would recommend it although I don't ever sit inside on a summer night.
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Rhi C.
Great place! Came through late after traveling and received great service. Awesome beer, root beer and food! Even bought some bottles of the holiday brew to take cross-country with us. Wish we could have stayed longer.
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Catherine A.
Food's ok. Better for the beer and ambiance. Good for a group.
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Candace R.
Once we got in to SLC, we walked around our hotel for a bit to find a place for dinner and settled on here. There was a bit of a wait, but we didn't mind. Once we were seated, we shared an order of onion rings and mozzarella sticks, which were pretty good. I ended up getting a jack mormon to drink, and the turkey sandwich (with cranberry sauce, a combination I'm obsessed with). Everything about the sandwich was very fresh and really good. Everyone seemed pleased with their meals, the service was good, and the price was worth the experience.
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Bill O.
A great brewery in Utah (again, who woulda thunk?) About the same quality of beverage as Squatters, and definitely the same bland menu of Squatters (and every other restaurant in Utah). But, like Squatters, a must do if you happen to get stuck in SLC.
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Karen E.
This is my first post and I wish I could give negative stars. This was the worst experience I've had a restaurant in a long time. Last weekend a group of my friends came from around the country for a ski weekend in Park City. We decided to have one last meal together and chose Red Rock as we had visited there in the past. BIG MISTAKE! The hostess was excessively rude when we asked for a table and exclaimed that we would need our entire group to be there before giving us a buzzer. That was fine (our entire party was there in less than 5min) until she starting giving other groups buzzers without their party being complete. We moved to the bar to enjoy some drinks while patiently waiting. The restaurant was fairly empty and there was a large table (that would have fit our party) that was empty for 30min and only had 4 people by the time we left. We watched multiple other large parties (though smaller than ours) get seated with no effort to make sure tables were set aside so we could be seated. The last straw was getting kicked out of our seats at the bar by the hostess after being told we had to be seated there. Once again, it wouldn't have been a big deal if the hostess had not been extremely rude! We were so insulted that we left (after our wait of almost an hour) and went down to Buca di Beppo (who were extremely nice and seated us right away!) Our food last time was only mediocre so there's no point in being treated poorly. We are group of young professionals... I can't imagine how they treat others!
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Matt J.
I love Red Rock...good food and really good beer. They are my favorite provider of micro brews in the SLC area. Plus you can't get their beer outside of the restaurant, so that makes it worth going as well. The service is good and the atmosphere is cool. They do get pretty busy on weekends so make sure and show up early.
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Demitri R.
I stopped in here when i was in Salt Lake City overnight. Boy Im GLAD I DID. Upon Entering i was greeted right away. And taken to my table. Even though it was busy, My Waitress never forgot about me. She helped me find a nice tasty beer i never had before. Try The Raspberry wheat. I had the Spaghetti with Italian Sausage. Delicious and the Garlic Bread wasnt over done either. To Top it off i had Bread Pudding with Ice Cream and it was over the top delicious. I have nothing but good to say about Red Rock. And Next time im in Salt Lake i will be stopping by.
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Lisa G.
We ordered the Cajun Tiger Shrimp and the Beer Cracker (flat bread with gorgonzola cheese and sage), and of course vodka, beer, and wine. The Cajun Tiger shrimp was more like Cajun popcorn shrimp. The flatbread really was a cracker, but tasty. The Amber Ale and Old Vine red (don't remember the name) were delish! Overall, I'm not impressed. We didn't get charged for the shrimp. On the slip the waitress wrote we didn't like them because they're "NOT THE BIG ONES".
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Marty S.
One of my favorite stops when I'm on the road in SLC. Get the sausage pizza and a beer!
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Lindsey G.
The last two times I've been to Red Rock, I've left feeling disappointed. The halibut was deep-fried with no flavor and the potatoes were obviously instant potatoes that had been disguised by too much horseradish. Long story short, too much money for subpar dishes.
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Shon H.
Went to Red Rock on a Friday Night after a long day of working. I was in the mood for Fish and Chips. I should have just stuck to beer. The Fish was over priced, and not the best I had ever had - But I am kind of a seafood snob, maybe this is because I spent so many years in the pacific northwest and was spoiled when I was in Seattle and wanted to enjoy some Ivars Clam Chowder and Fish and Chips. The Fries were really good to munch on The Cole Slaw... well, have you ever bit into something thinking it would taste like one thing, but it ended up tasting totally different. Avoid the Slaw. You will be happy you did. The Beer selection was excellent.
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Eric X.
Visited in Feb, 2009; Jan, 2010; Feb, 2010. Not a bad little brewery! The beer offerings are a great local selection and the food is one step up from the usual brewery selection. Service is decent, but the could use some acoustical insulation to cut down on the noise. I'm sure I'll visit again, and I'm sure that you wouldn't mind visiting either.
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Belange H.
Great Food and beer. Weekends are crowded so expect a two hour dinner. Parking can be a pain too, but then again it is downtown. Try the flat iron steak with fried onions on top and the mashed potatoes. *drools* worth every penny!
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Michael V.
My colleagues and I found the food here to be mediocre, but sitting outside enjoying the craft beers was a pleasure.
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Sarah C.
I've gone to Red Rock many, many, many times and I've been rather unhappy with it the past few times despite past excellent experiences. I, for one, appreciate the crowd which is always sensible and fun... nothing ruins a meal like a crowd of children or bachelorette partiers and RR is a mature (but not doddery or stuck-up) crowd. Finding that the schnitzel has MSG in its gravy last year was a real shock... especially the 3 day migraine it gave me, but I kept going because overall, apart from the MSG encounter, it's been a good restaurant. Not great, but pretty good and solid for going out with picky friends or nights when I just want to relax with some pub food and beer. I would suggest NOT getting a fish dish as all three of us last night got fish dishes, and all were either boring or bad.... the halibut dishes being boring and the Ahi being bad. While it has been a while since I have seen it around, stay FAR AWAY from the smoked beer (whose actual name escapes me) as it tastes like a regular ale with liquid smoke poured in. Not. Fun. I would, however, suggest getting the portobello (spelling?) mushroom appetizer, or pretty much any appetizer actually. The flatiron steak is also quite yummy, as are any of the burgers. The salad with goat cheese is my usual order, and is surprisingly satisfying for a salad...probably due to the heaps of delicious goat cheese. The beers are all excellent minus the above mentioned deviant. The blonde is probably the best when eating a full meal, the stouts (cream or oatmeal, both are good) best when you're there for the beer and company.
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James P.
Lots of great eating options. For starters, begin with the Bruschetta or even the Four Cheese Pizza - They're fantastic. To eat, there are several that are my favorites; New York Steak Salad, French Onion Steak Sandwich, Flat Iron Steak or the Fish and Chips - All are great!
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Kathleen C.
They serve good food, especially their horseradisch mashed potatoes. I make them with horseradish too ever since I had them here, yummie. The atmosphere was not really my cup of tea. We were surrounded by an extremely loud and young crowd drinking shots in between courses. We could barely talk to each other. The food was reasonably priced, but drinks were rather expensive. I might come back here, though I think I would try some place else next time in SLC
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Spencer P.
I went to RRBC with a friend last night. I had the Roasted turkey sandwich and it was okay, but left something to be desired in the flavor department. Friend had the Parmesan crusted halibut and it was much better. I tasted both the house Cream Soda and Root Beer and they were both excellent. I felt that the price was a bit high for what I got though.
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melissa r.
Oh my god this place was so legit. Great beers brewed there, incredible staff, cool location and fantastic food. Our server was Randon, totally cool guy. Helped us with a local coffee shop to go to in the morning. We sampled a variety of the beers, I liked the Hefeweizen and my husband like the Dunkel Weizen (sp?). Huge selection, we tried 5 different types on tap. Also brew their own root beer, but we didn't get a chance for that. We ordered the beer chip appetizer, delicious! For our meals we had chicken schnitzel (not typical German schnitzel, but great none the less) and macadamia-crusted salmon. Oh my god, so good. We got there late also, about 10:00, they start last call around 11. They didn't rush us, just told us that it's last call and if we'd like mroe beer to order it now. So we ordered a growler of the hefeweizen to go. Food didn't taste bad or any less fresh than I was hoping for because it was so late, either. Great place, give it a try!
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Kate C.
Yummy food but you're gonna pay for it! I had some sort of steak salad which exceeded my expectations (I usually hate salads of any sort) BUT it cost me $16!!! Don't get me wrong, I have expensive taste and am used to spending money for good food but it still hurt a little when I paid at the end. Salad+Beer Sampler+Soup+Tip for expensive food= big chunk of money. In my head, the salad should have been slightly cheaper... maybe $11ish. Anyways, I absolutely loved it! I would go back... but next time I will make sure to check my bank account first.
(4)
Rebecca F.
The food was amazing! The service was ok. Granted they were packed! But the wait staff was rushed and sloppy and our bruschetta didn't come out until we asked a second time and at the same time as our entrees. That being said, when it DID come out it was the most delicious I have ever tasted! Warm grilled goat cheese, roasted garlic, sundried tomatoes, basil. For my main I had the dynamite warm shrimp salad. It was so good I went back a second night - and again had to get the bruschetta. Try it!
(4)
Jeff A.
Wow! The fish sandwich special is always my go to. The seasonal microbrews are excellent and memorable. One of my favorite spots for lunch or dinner. Recommended!
(4)
Dan T.
Things I love about this place: - The Beer - Hot Wings, extra sauce - Calamari w/Aioli Sauce - French Onion Soup (a must try), I get this every time. Never tire of it. - Chicken Schnitzel, a little buttery, but way good. - Rotisserie Chicken rules Please eat here. It creates joy in the world. I'll see you there.
(5)
Mike J.
Really good Brew Pub, unfortunately hampered by Utah liquor laws. I ordered an IPA Junior, had to ask what a Junior was. As explained by the waiter, it was an IPA without enough alcohol in it. Poopsie and I enjoyed the food and we thought the menu was pretty extensive and imaginative for a Brew Pub. We recommended this place to a couple of other people we were traveling with.
(4)
Steve S.
My favorite bew pub in Salt Lake. I don't go downtown much other than for sports and the location is convenient for my park for free plan. The amber ale has been my favorite brew and the pepperoni pizza is very good.
(5)
Yvette B.
We went here on a busy event weekend, and it was a Sunday, so our choices were limited. The place was packed, so we tried to be lax about getting less than great service, however, I don't think this place has a high standard for service to begin with. First, our bartender took FOREVER to even greet us and walked buy us several times before even acknowledging our existence. Also, our server brought several other people drinks that had ordered after us, after telling us probably three times that she would be RIGHT BACK with our refills. We expected her to at least say something like, "sorry I'm really busy tonight and apologize for taking so long, etc." but she barely even said anything at all to us. Additionally, the grooming habits of many of the staff were questionable. The food was decent, but I have no interest in going back.
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Joe P.
Tuna sandwich was average. Service was fine.
(3)
Rich B.
I tried a couple of the beers here - the Rauch Bier was my favourite. The Hefe was not quite there - a little insipid. The pizza is cooked in a brick oven. Mine was very tasty, with lots of fresh basil and a great thin base - not too crispy - but slightly skimping on the toppings given the size. The house salad was very good - the dressing was way better than the standard ranch/caesar kind of fare and it came with a hunk of a delicious, soft, malty, crusty bread that is apparently baked just round the corner. The big let down in Red Rock is the atmosphere. It's just a bit too big and open. The wooden furniture is just a bit too discount pine warehouse and the lighting seems just a bit too bright for a pub. I think it's probably getting to the age where it needs a facelift, especially compared to other similar establishments in the area.
(3)
Barbara B.
We spent the afternoon playing tourist downtown and wanted something good, quick and nearby. I found Red Rock Brewery on Yelp (ALWAYS my to-go for new spots now) and dropped in for dinner. Not disappointed--it was exactly what we wanted. We both had the delicious amber ale, I ordered the shrimp spinach salad and hubby had the portabella sandwich. Yum, yum. My salad combined unusual tidbits which added up to a delicious combination--grilled shrimp, feta, grapefruit, pistachios, roasted sweet potato, tossed with a creamy vinaigrette. The service could not have been better---the place was packed, and the waitress who was assigned to our area was swamped with two large crowds. Another employee noticed this and immediately took over, delivering drinks and taking our food orders promptly. FIVE STARS FOR FRIENDLY STAFF--they didn't hover, but came back frequently to check on us.
(4)
Maggie P.
Best brews and food! Saturday brunch is the best ever! cheap drinks and great brunch specials.
(5)
Scott R.
There isn't a better way to start your Saturday, then brunch at Red Rock. All brunch menu items are under $10 dollars. I have tried everything on the menu and loved them all. There breakfast potatoes are great. And the reason I love brunch the most here? Saturday $2.00 mimosas and bloody Mary's. It's making me hungry just thinking about it. I can't wait for Saturday.
(5)
Romain C.
went here for the halibut fish and chips and of course for the oatmeal stout. i was disappointed. for a $20 fish and chips, i expected it to be bangin. the fish was halibut but it was cut too thick and the batter was sooo in need of seasoning or a new recipe. but dalton was a great server. great atmosphere to hangout.
(3)
sybril s.
Beer and food's OK. Not great but not bad of a place to go hang out with a large group of friends grabbing a few beers to drink. Normal brewery restaurant, nothing stood out to get mentioned aside from the friend staff.
(3)
Mike H.
My first experience at Red Rock was great. Just the right amount of service, the mushroom polenta was delicious and the Hefe was perfect.
(4)
Zoe Z.
WoW! best Fried green tomatoes I have EVER had. breaded and fried to perfection, served with tartar and cocktail sauce..sooo yummy. we tried a few of their house beers, I don't recall the names but they were awesome as well.
(5)
Ken C.
The first time I went here I was very underwhelmed. The second time, on a Tuesday night, it was awesome! For a Tuesday night it was unbelievably busy but I can see why. I had the warm shrimp salad - FANTASTIC!!!!! Clearly this is a an SLC favorite and for good reason.
(4)
Craig F.
Good solid beers, good food. But the service is a hit or miss, mostly miss. This location is probably the worst of Red Rock locations. Go to there Fashion Place Mall location for great service.
(3)
art s.
Nice space. Had 3 of the Blonde Ales and had no complaints. Food seemed solid, too, but we were pretty hungry so most anything would have hit the spot. Wish they had more TVs. Wouldn't say it's the best place to go for Sat / Sun football viewing.
(3)
Peter B.
Great food. Quick service. Even during heavy lunch. Came here for a quick bite before our flight was taking off at the SLC. Extensive menu made it easy to choose an excellent soup and sandwich combo and it all came very quickly even though the place was packed with business people on their lunch break. If I lived in Salt Lake City, I would have come here for a beer in the evening, too, because they had a very impressive beer list. Loved it!
(5)
Michael K.
Great brewery with excellent food! Walking into this modern busy place (it doesn't seem to matter what night I'm there...it's even busy on a Sunday night!), you immediately see award after award for the brewery's beers. My personal favorites are the Nut Brown and the Oatmeal Stout. I've also heard great reviews of the Amber ale from friends. However, what's surprising is the quality of the food. The menu is mixed, from standard bar/brewery food (onion rings, burgers, etc) to rather creative items not expected at a brewery (smoked red trout club, hearts of palm & bay shrimp salad). And it's all great. A fun, albeit not the healthiest appetizer, is the Beer Cracker. For meals, my friends have always loved the wood-fired pizzas. Anyone who's ordered the pork tenderloin has always finished it with a smile of satisfaction on their face. But for me, there's only one dish, the chicken schnitzel. Seeing this on the menu in my first visit to this restaurant, my interest was piqued (rare to see this item on a menu)...and I wasn't disappointed. A large portion of tenderized chicken breast is tender and juicy, lightly breaded, and the melting of Swiss & Gruyere cheeses mixes with the sautee on the chicken. This dish is simply phenomenal. As it's an odd item to order, others at dinner with me have always asked for a bite of my dish...then asked for another bite. It's simply delicious...and pares well with a good beer, especially after a long day of skiing. The price for food is good, probably average $12-16, for very quality food, and good-sized portions. The only downside has been inconsistent service...several times good service, but the last two times, our server disappeared and couldn't be found when it was time for the bill. Most recently, this was frustrating, and unexpected, as we had a table of 12, which with decent service, should yield a large tip. However, the wrong dinner was brought out for one of my party (and nothing comped, as she waited an extra 10 minutes for her food), and several beers ordered were forgotten. Additionally, our water was refilled once in roughly an hour or so of dinner. Waiting for our waiter to reappear at his leisure, we began to worry about making our flight out of town (though this restaurant is conveniently very close to the airport). Very sad that such good food and beer could be negated by sloppy, careless service. Overall, still a great restaurant. Would recommend sitting at the bar, as never had a problem with service when seated there.
(4)
Raquel S.
I love eating here never had anything on the menu I haven't enjoyed. The baked cheese dip with bread is so yummy. Love it.
(4)
Joe F.
So the drinking laws are either a myth or a thing of the past. Adult beverages are allowed in this culinary-ily conservative town but they might not as well be. None of the beers were very interesting but just coming from Portland may have biased us extremely harshly. The service was fine but the food was some of the most uninspired fare I may have ever had. This place, among all the others on this street, takes blandness to a level not seen since England made colonies on our eastern shores. Really, if you have to eat something, keep driving or cook your own food. It is that bad and that bland.
(1)
Jack W.
What to do when you're in a strange land of only (or mostly) white people and want some comfort food, along with an adult beverage? Head to Red Rock of course. This was only my second visit to the fair state of Utah, and the combination (or requirements) of having food to have a drink, at least the first time around was confusing/frustrating. This time not so hard - you can actually order a drink in a bar/pub/brewery without having food. What a concept! The brews on tap were impressive, good mix of styles from Wheat to IPA. Food was OK. My first meal was a pizza at lunch. Crust was cracker thin (I like), sauce on the sweet side (I don't like) and light on the cheese (OK). Dinner was better, the chopped salad was very good, fish & chips very to middle. The weird part was we had wine with dinner, didn't finish the bottle, but they let us take it with us - what's wrong with this picture?
(3)
Brianne H.
I've been to this location twice and the one in Park City once. To be honest, I haven't been overly impressed with their food. I have yet to find an entree that is excellent (I have tried the pizza, the steak, and the spaghetti), and they are quite pricey for not being excellent. However, they are getting a 3 instead of a 2 because they have the best Bruschetta I have ever tasted. Crispy slices of bread with roasted garlic, goat cheese, and a tomatoes, basil, and oil mixture. It is sooooo good. I usually don't really like goat cheese, but theirs isn't overpowering...it is a nice compliment to the other flavors in the dish. It is $10 though so be prepared to pay for that yummy-ness.
(3)
Andrew N.
Blah. I really can't say anything more descriptive here. If you want to go to a truly uninspired brewpub that seems to push their beers too quickly through the process, eat poorly seasoned and somewhat expensive food, this is the place. I had the crusted trout which was dry, the calamari that was chewy and crappily (is that a word) seasoned, and two attempts at beer that was mediocre at best. Both their seasonal fall beer, and the oatmeal stout had that just too new taste with way too much carbonation.. I didn't realize I had ordered a beer flavored soda when trying these drinks. I will not be returning.
(2)
Brian H.
Love Red Rock, great people, great service, great food, and most importantly great BEER! Highly recommend this place at any of their locations: Park City, Salt Lake, or Fashion Place Mall.
(4)
Kelsey K.
This place was legitimate. Especially for a brew pub. They had pretty good beer. - The hef was tasty, but served with a lemon... -IPA was awesome, very hoppy, good Flavor at 8%. This was a restaurant/ bar. I wouldn't take kids there, but I would have lunch with my mom. Classy interior with cool stuff on the wall. We were there early in the evening. They had the NBA finals game on a few tv's that seemed visible from most of the place. The sandwiches were decently priced and the service was great. Living in Portland I have seen my share of brew pubs and I would go here again.
(4)
Jesse F.
Amazing food, especially the fish and chips! Wish I could have tried the beers!
(4)
Josh S.
One of my favorite places to go for a quick bite when I am in Salt Lake. The beer is cold and tasty and the food is good. Fish and Chips are my favorite thing to get here. Parking sucks but that's what you get when your in the City
(4)
Ken V.
location...location...location. That's the primary reason to hit Red Rock before a game or concert. Other than that...not a lot to recommend. Food is pub unexceptional. Service is a par by SLC standards.
(3)
Tim K.
Awesome place. Legit steak sandwich. Always had good food when I've been.
(4)
Kathie R.
I was disappointed as my memories of the Red Rock brewpub in Denver were so sweet a few years ago. Here in SLC, they only had a few beers on draft. The double IPA I had was good, especially if you are a hop-head like me. I had a ceasar salad with the wild salmon on top, which was hard to mess up, and very good. My companion's fish and chips and chicken parm were not so up to par unfortunately. And my main beef is with the service. It was a weeknight and not at all busy, and we had to wait about 10 minutes for our beers. What up with dat? Service was inattentive throughout the meal. On Saturday night, there was an hour wait, so we came back later in the week. It never ceases to amaze me how people will wait an HOUR for mediocre food!
(3)
Chef J.
Great brewery. Has a great menu that encompasses many different things. From traditional pub fare to schnitzel and trout. The beer is great. I have tried nearly every beer they offer here (at least to my knowledge) and they are all great. Been to many breweries in the NW and this place rivals them all.
(4)
James P.
Onion rings were great and food was great overall. Just a bit salty. Great environment.
(4)
Brendan S.
Good food and great atmosphere. The pizzas are good. The sandwiches are often excellent though some people do not like that many come in pitas. Some favorites are the chicken and pesto pizza, the trout club, the french onion soup, and the french onion sandwich. The beer is always good and the service generally average or above.
(4)
Fred B.
Good food and beer. Always come here when I am in town.
(4)
Josh B.
Great stuff. I need to go back again soon and try their crab cakes. I think the person next to us had ordered some. Ask for some of their homemade buttermilk ranch to dip the onion rings in. Sometimes parking is slim.
(4)
Jenni S.
I just love Red Rock! They have a lot of great beers. My favorites include the Harvest Ale and full-strength Elephino double IPA. But where they really shine is the food. I've had so many awesome meals here. My favorite is the Wild Mushroom Polenta and the Bread Pudding for dessert is sooo good! My guy loves the Fish and Chips and says they are the best he's had, which is saying something. He's doesn't drink alcohol, but loves the Root Beer they brew there. Try the fried green tomatoes appetizer, warm goat cheese salad, or a wood-fired pizza. I've also had dinner there on St Patrick's Day a few times and thoroughly enjoyed the corned beef and cabbage special they usually run. Comes complete with potatoes and a side of horseradish! Recently tried the brunch and enjoyed that too. My experience here has always been consistent. Great food, service, and beer.
(5)
Brian A.
Good Food, not great. Some of their sandwiches are great. They do use fresh ingredients. If you go there try one of their specials, that is usually where I get the best food.
(4)
Brinley F.
Red Rock gets a 5/5 for brewing a beer in honor of my family clan. The Fröhlich Pils is just as delightful and lighthearted as our last name (it means happy in German)! I feel honored to raise this one up. Even my dad, who is LDS, was stoked about it . Food is good too. The Prosciutto Wrapped Tomatoes & Fresh Mozzarella is my favorite appetizer, the dijon viniagrette is the bomb. Always satisfied when I eat here!
(5)
Angelica R.
I came here for brunch on a Sunday, and was completely un-enchanted. There wasn't a wait, which was nice. The atmosphere is great, the restaurant is clean. Our server was lack luster and seemed grumpy, it was slow and regardless of that fact it was a good ten minutes before we got any drinks. The food was sub par, the service bummed me out. It was overpriced for what it was. It would take a lot for me to go back here.
(2)
Alessandro V.
Pros: 1. Excellent location (downtown Salt Lake) 2. Calm, social atmosphere (mostly bachelors) 3. Diverse menu (ranging from sandwiches to pizzas, from salads to pasta) 4. Wide range of beverages (mostly local beers) 5. Professional waiters (polite and efficient) Cons: 1. Extremely limited parking (a cramped lot with less than a dozen spots) 2. Not family friendly (in essence a bar that serves food) 3. Mediocre food (other than the pizzas and some burgers, most is bland) 4. Long waits (packed with people) 5. Limited demographic (most customers are young males)
(3)
Dan M.
Beer is average, but the food menu is quite extensive for what you would expect at a brewery. I really enjoyed the black bean burger and got it with the chefs veggies of the day (broccoli) so it made for a great pairing and left me more calories for beer. The Elephino is definitely one of their better ones and j like the BobCat Brown too.
(4)
Sheri F.
Decent food and decent service in a bar atmosphere with wood fired pizza, burgers, salads, sandwiches and some surf and turf. Came here multiple times for lunch when I worked nearby. Stopped in again while on a trip. Ordered the marlin sandwich. Really great sandwich, especially for flown in seafood. I'd recommend trying one of their pizzas, the New York steak salad, pork salad or the halibut fish 'n chips. They have a kids menu, but I've never seen kids here. This is basically a bar with seating for dining as well. Clueless about the alcohol situation but I've had the homemade root beer and it's great. My friends told me the beer was on point. I stopped in once for a drink with someone and the server recognized me from coming over all the time for lunch, so he comped our drinks. Right on. Parking is terrible. Not much of it and it's paid only. They do offer valet. Food: 4 Service: 4 Parking: 2 Ambiance: 3
(4)
Meagan B.
Redrock is okay. Nothing blows me away, but I don't dislike it either. I did really enjoy their fried green tomatoes, if they still have those. We've been a few times, each time the service was good, and we had no issues. I would personally go to the one at Fashion Place simply because there is free parking.
(3)
Brandon W.
Food and service was great. Waiter knew his beers and good pairings with foods. Had a Kobe burger - best burger I've ever had. Started meal with pork slider - amazing.
(5)
Melissa T.
The French Onion Steak Sandwich still rocks the freaking house here. This steak sandwich ($17) is big enough to have two grown hungry men do a splitter. (see attached picture of what a half order looks like). Sliced steak (that is deliciously seasoned) & caramelized onions are sandwiched between two slices of toasted sourdough bread. Finish it off with melted Gruyere & mozzarella cheese and throw in a side of french onion soup broth for dipping. Pure sandwich genius. Be warned... new recipe for the fries and the jury is still out with the crew. However, I like the new fries better. More crispy then the old thicker steak fries (which have that mushy interior). I also love love love the Warm Shrimp Salad here. You can't help feeling so healthy after eating it. You do know that watercress is the new superfood, right?? Imagine Sauteed shrimp, watercress, spinach, roasted sweet potatoes, grapefruit, toasted pistachios & Gorgonzola cheese with a light and creamy lemon dressing. It costs a steep $14 but it is worth it. The unsweetened ice tea here is the real deal and not from a machine. You can taste the fresh brewedness and my glass was never empty. The service here is always friendly and on point. This is the kinda place that has been a part of downtown Salt Lake since I can remember. I can count on coming here for a good meal and lots of laughs with friends.
(5)
Mike S.
Had lunch today.. Place was ok.. Staff friendly, good atmosphere, food so so... Beer good. I'd say the menu needs some work... Nothing stood out, took us a while to figure out what we wanted. Would I go back? So many restaurants in that area, if I'm back in salt lake... No.
(3)
Mandee R.
We have been to this location a few times while in town for some conventions. The place is always super busy and the crowd is a little of everyone enjoying the food and drinks. We have never ordered anything bad. Some things have been okay but for the most part, the food is on point. The beer is wonderful and I'm not a beer person. I would highly suggest the pork belly sliders off the app menu. Order two and maybe a side salad and call it a meal. PORK BELLY SLIDERS are where it is at for sure! So good and the slaw that it is served on is perfectly lightly dressed with a kick of heat at the end.
(4)
Eric O.
Really really good food! I didn't expect to find this level of artistry at a brewery, let alone one in Salt Lake City! Warm Shrimp Salad Wild Mushroom Pizza Plain Spaghetti All were very well made and utterly true to their conceptual underpinnings. This kitchen is inspired.
(5)
Robert F.
This was a lovely little place. They seemed to be a little proud of themselves which seems to be a common theme for the gastropub scene. I ordered an Alaskan Cod fillet grilled with an amazing cream sauce, and blanched spinach. So I will admit that historically I am not a fan of cooked spinach... but this was phenomenal. The fish was extremely good as well. The beer... So this is what the place is there for. And I tried them all (a difficult feat as Utah has some funky liquor laws such as only two drinks in front of a person at a time.) They ranged pretty much from mediocre to bad. This was seriously disappointing as I wasn't necessarily there because of hunger. You can check my Untapped for those reviews. The long and the short they got all of their stars for service and food. And lost a few due to beer and pricing. I believe that is as fair as I can make it on Yelp. Thank you for reading.
(3)
Chris H.
Classy food, classy people, great location (I live next to it, don't stalk me) the waiters are helpful and decent prices. My friend says their alcohol selection is great too!
(5)
Cathy B.
Loud. SLOW service. Meh food. Unusually good beer!
(2)
Tedi D.
Good drinks. The food was just ok. Had the chicken schnitzel that was average. The service was really lacking. Plus they have a free parking lot in the back.
(3)
David E.
Meh. I love the environment and the service was great but the food just wasn't that good. I had the bbq pork tenderloin sandwich and it just had no flavor. I'll try them again and see if the other options are better.
(3)
Lauren K.
Boo. Bad service, impossible to get refills, and once the food finally arrived it was clear it had been waiting to be delivered to us for 10+ minutes. The waitress never addressed the long wait for everything. Not going back.
(1)
Janel P.
Awesome menu with a variety. All of the apps and deserts are fantastic. Spicy pickles were different but I couldn't stop eating them. The onion rings are amazing! Not too battered. Large portions as well. Good for groups and reasonably priced.
(4)
Victoria C.
Came here on recommendation from a local who suggested this place as opposed to the "over-hyped" Squatters. Was a little disappointed. Unfamiliar with the concept of "beer crackers" so we opted to try those, but they neither were made with beer nor had the consistency of a cracker. The beer crackers "of the day" had chicken on them and it was dry and had that "re-heated" taste, almost a little gamey. The brussels sprouts were very good but overly oiled. I would say they were the saving grace of the meal but I still think they could have had more flavor, less oil. I had the "superfood" salad- dressing was pretty good and I liked that there was a variety of goods in there. It was pretty heavy on the beets though (not all red, some golden). I liked the idea of adding a unique element like grapefruit to the salad, but did not really appreciate the bitter flavor that it brought to the table. The greens were a nice variety but some of those were bitter and/or tough. We also tried the pizza "of the day". It was slated to have roasted garlic but I only tasted powdered garlic on the crust. The rest of it was just "average" to me. Not bad, but nothing to write home about. I'm not really a beer person so I'm not even going to bother talking about those. I tasted a few and they were what I would call "unoffensive", which is a good thing. I'm not a fan of hoppy, bitter beers so luckily I didn't waste my calories on drinking too much of any of those. I tried a sample of my dining partner's elk burger and that was good enough but didn't "wow" me either. Overall, I liked the variety of the menu and maybe I would have found a knockout option if I had tried a few more things, so I wouldn't blow it out of the running entirely, but I was hoping for a little more oomph.
(3)
Valerie P.
The wait for Red Rock was ridiculously long, as in 1.5 hours long. I'd recommend making a reservation if you're planning on being here on a weekend night. That said, as soon as I took a bite out of the Pork Belly Sliders, it was 100% worth it. Crispy, perfect pork, with Thai coleslaw and a spicy, delicious dipping sauce. I didn't eat anything else, other than a salad, which was fine, but if those Pork Belly Sliders are any indication, the food must be amazing. Did I mention that they have house-made pickles and house-made cream soda? The service was pretty meh, but I honestly didn't care. That's how good the sliders were.
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Phil R.
First, the beer. I've ordered their amber twice now and both times it has been a little too hoppy, with not enough caramel and malt. That's counter to what I prefer in an amber, though I'm sure plenty enjoy that. They have an excellent porter, and a good honey wheat. I've been here three times and the food has always been good, not great. They have a bbq pork sandwich that is a little weird. Instead of being pulled/shredded, the pork is a chop and is therefore drier. Wouldn't recommend that dish. Someone in our group ordered the baked chicken and remarked it was dry. On the bright side, their sweet potato fries are exceptional, and their pizzas are really good. Parking across the street, either in the lot or on the side road, is easy and cheap. Bottom line, this place is absolutely worth a visit to try some of what the SLC beer scene has to offer. Also, it gets my wife's stamp of approval, which as we all know, is important.
(3)
Nigel L.
The main advantage of Red Rock are its hours. I think it was how I was raised, but I tend to eat dinner much later than most. As a result of this combined with the draconian hours of most places in SLC, I often find myself forced to eat at Mezquite. This is not a tenable option as all experienced stomachs know. Red Rock has several good beers on tap; their Hef and Oatmeal Stout are both good. Their food options are standard bar fare, but rarely ever fully disappoint. It's slightly more expensive burgers/sandwiches/salads that you'd expect from a brew pub. They have some good vegetarian options (especially the Caprese and the Mushroom Parmesan!) so you could easily take a group of picky eaters here. I'm never blown away by the food or service, but the convenience of serving food at 10PM combined with the alcohol selection makes this a spot worth frequenting.
(4)
Dan R.
Six of us had dinnr here Tuesday night and we were pretty impressed. It is a large place with a lot of TV screens showing sports. On this Tuesday night, the place was pretty crowded. I think the tables and chairs are packed a little too close, because moving in and out of our seats seemed a bit problematical. We had four appetizers-- two orders of wings, a pizza, and roasted brussel sprouts with bacon. They were all good -especially the wings and brussel sprouts. Pizza was OK, but had a lot of bready dough around the perimeter. I orders the Turkey Burger ($11.00) described as a "Grilled Turkey Burger topped with Habanero Pepper Jack Cheese, Mayonnaise, BBQ sauce, & Onion straws. Served on a Pepper & Onion, Parmesan Bun." Overall it was very good - the turkey was moist and flavorful and the habanero cheese was awesome. The weak link was the bun- too big and thick. We all had one of thir local beers -I really liked the Honey Wheat- it wasnt sweet it was light and refreshing and really went down easy. It was a fun night in al respects.
(4)
Shauna S.
A new favorite restaurant. Stopped here for lunch with two of my daughters --we loved everything. Their French onion soup was delicious!! We shared three entrees: BBQ chicken pizza, roasted turkey sandwich on whole grain bread with orange cranberry sauce and sweet potato waffle fries with yummy dipping sauce, and sweet potato cannelloni with garlic bread. Wish we had time for desserts. Next time. Our waiter was great. Fast service which we needed because we had less than an hour of expensive downtown parking with the threat of towing. Our bill with two sodas was $50.
(5)
Mike Z.
Would give 0 if I could. Only in Salt Lake City do they have so many RULES. Waitress took 10 mins to bring a beer to outside patio seating. Then she asks what I want to eat. I say nothing. She says you have to eat if you want to sit outside! Why didn't the DB hostess tell me that when I told her I wanted to enjoy a beer on the patio? Slammed the crappy 3.2% piss they call beer and left. Can't wait to get back to Seattle where we have real beer and no BS rules. Why is SLC so weird?
(1)
Brenna P.
My husband and I came here for dinner on our 2 year anniversary! We wanted to try something new and we loved it. I really liked that my burger was in a wood fire pocket, put a new spin on a burger! Plus their fries were thick and I those are my favorite kinds of fries! Would recommend to friends!
(5)
Rebekah H.
I'm torn on this place. I like it.... but I never love it. I go there a lot... but do I really enjoy the money I spend on the food, drink, or service there? Let me divulge my many thoughts on this. The food is probably the selling point here and the reason I keep coming back. The food is generally consistently really tasty and always fills me up. It's delicious and I never really have any complaints about it. My mother literally lives for the steak salad. She sometimes calls me and makes me go to SLC to get it for her. And I'm like "Chill mom, what am I? Your daughter or something?" The drinks are... okay. Once again, I'm majorly bummed and distraught that ANOTHER restaurant doesn't have cider. COME ON. IT'S 2015! Let the world know how amazing cider is. I'm not even asking for it on tap. Just have a bottle hanging around every once in awhile. Because beer is close to the top of my "do not put this anywhere near your mouth" list, I stick with the cocktails. They're pretty good, a little pricey, and I probably wouldn't get one every time because they're nothing to write home about. The service is always what makes me reconsider if I actually like this place. The service is almost always slow, no matter if it's busy or not. I recently went with my friends and it was busy, but we waited nearly 45 minutes for our food. We enjoy waiting and we usually entertain ourselves, but that was getting a bit crazy. Also, a terribly clutzy friend of mine spilled her water and it took our waiter about 30 minutes to bring napkins and we eventually just borrowed a bus boy's towel. I truly understand that on a busy night it's hard to devote yourself to one table and consistently bring things on time, especially if you've got 10-15 tables to serve. I'm not one to skimp on the tip either, so I always pay 15% or more regardless of my service. But it sucks, you know? It kind of makes me reconsider. So I dunno. My jury is still out on RRB. I think they're all at a different place DRINKING CIDER because it's 2015 AND RESTAURANTS SHOULD SERVE CIDER.
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Christina M.
This a a solid place downtown. I've been there several times when traveling on business. The only reason I can't give them 4 stars is because the hostess is incredibly rude every time we go there. She is unfriendly and can't seem to even crack a smile. Outside of the hostess I enjoy there IPA a lot and the food is good. Turkey burger very good, moist and tasty Steak sandwich is decadent and worth every calorie The pizza cracker is always good, and light enough for an app with a meal The polenta with mushroom ragu was ridiculously good!
(3)
Richard L.
We started with the house made root beer which was delicious. They soon brought the Baked Italian Cheese Dip which was really tasty along with more root beers. We then split the new Mac N' Cheese which has Bacon, fire roasted chilies, cumin panko, cavatappi, five cheese cream sauce. It was fantastic and while I was completely full after having half of it, I could've easily eaten the whole portion on my own it was so good. With this, we paired it with the house crafted root beer. We finished off our meal with dessert, that's right, more root beer. Very good food at a reasonable price for the quality you receive. Our server knew quite a bit about the menu, was attentive and made our visit that much better.
(4)
Felisha S.
I had been here before last Saturday so i was excited to share this place with my boyfriend. Well sad to say that it just wasn't the same as 4 years ago :( Granted the wait staff was great and gave us all the time we needed to decide what to order, but that was the problem, the menu. It seemed a lot less......diverse than I remember and there seemed to be a lot more salads on the menu than I remember. Food got to us quick even though it seemed to be getting busy so that was defiantly a plus. I had ordered a fancied up turkey sandwich (can't remember the name) and it was ok, but not great.....it would have been better if the onions weren't some kind of sauteed (which it failed to mention on the menu). Boyfriend ordered hot wings, he defiantly was not impressed by them, he even mentioned that they seemed to be just barely above being cold. When the check came they did seem a little slow to get back to us but overall like I've said before they were pretty good. Overall my experience was Meh, I don't think I'd go out of my way to eat here again which is such a shame since it was so good 4 years ago.
(2)
Dominic T.
Not their fault that Utah has stupid alcohol laws but u can't have four beers in four hours?! Seems a bit odd. Good was quite good with a flair above regular bar food. Beers were unique and tasty. I'd recommend a stop here any time. Just order the strong beers first!
(4)
Maxine C.
The wait for local brew chain, Squatters, was crazy but glad we found this place! Ordered the warm shrimp salad at the suggestion of other Yelpers and it was delicious. Only minor set back is that they keep the tail of the shrimp on so you have to eat around it. Got the beer cracker of the day which was chipotle chicken with cilantro and other toppings and it was fantastic as well. Some diners at another table got the other salads on the menu and they looked just as good!
(5)
Alec T.
This place used to be my go to, now it seems overpriced and boring Those were some of the sadist mussels I have ever eaten and not worth $10. It's a ton louder than I remember and the food is pretty average. The reason it's not getting a lower rating is the service. This place is crazy, but the waitress seems to appear at just the right time with whatever you need in hand. The beer is good, buy it by the glass and you are getting over charged. Otherwise you are ok
(3)
Scott M.
Went to Red Rock with a large(ish) sized group around 3pm on a Thursday. (Translation: place was empty) We were met by some freakish looking hostess straight out of West Hollywood who thought her hair was more important than good customer service. You'd have thought we'd slashed her tires and pissed on her cat, she was so rude and huffy to us. We did finally get some decent service from the waiter but SLC requires a food item with drinks when sitting in the back. - Whateva'... the pork belly slider I got was delicious. The beer was okay, but Squatter's down the street is far better. The overall takeaway of this story, if you're not prepared to make the hostess' day by kissing her ass, she'll treat you like shit and harsh your whole day. Go to Squatter's where you'll have great service, food and beer.
(2)
Leighton D.
First let me give props to Ryan. Awesome server... and that's about as good as it got tonight. Ordered dessert first as usual, and went for the bread pudding. While it had a great presentation, the pudding was lukewarm and the ice cream runny. Causing the pudding to be extremely soggy. Strike one. Came in to try the elk burger but they were sold out. So went with the Alaskan halibut fish and chips with sweet potato waffle fries, which sounded mighty tasty. Strike two. The fries were perfectly cooked but seemed over seasoned. Great when you start but then becomes overwhelming. The over seasoning continued with the halibut. The fish on the inside was really good, but the batter was just too much. With 3 large pieces, I'm still leaving hungry because i could only eat two. And the cole slaw was just so so. Can we say strike three? The beer was nice and cold, ambiance nice. This place is a local favorite, but tonight or wasn't mine. Maybe you'll have better luck than me.
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LT K.
Most brew pubs do not have good food, but Red Rock food is very decent. And they have a very good selection of beer. Had a crispy pork belly slicer. It was delicious. I would order this again. I also had the grilled wild salmon and it was good, but not delicious. My friend had the trout and it was better. I would return to RR for beer and food.
(3)
Brad V.
Nice selection. Good food. Try this restaurant out when you are on a date night with someone special. It's casual dining. Can be s little loud during dining peak dining hours.
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Jared B.
You'll have to expect to wait a bit if you're looking for a good place to eat downtown on a Saturday night. I was craving something local and satisfying and I think I chose the right place. They have a large selection of American cuisine and craft beers on tap. I wasn't starving and trying to eat healthy so I went with the turkey burger. I found it tasty and satisfying! I also got horseradish mashed potatoes as a side. I wish I would've tried the veggie chips instead. In any case, it was an overall good experience. I'm looking forward to trying new local spots in SLC! PS expect to pay 3-5 dollars for parking.
(3)
Charles C.
So this place is basically attached to a brewery. Pretty cool place to have tons of different kinds of beers and food. However, i was not impressed with the food at all. I got the Red Rock Burger and it was really bland. I would not get this again. The appetizers actually tasted better than the main course. The sweet potato fries were good. I got to try the oatmeal stout and amber ale, which were okay in terms of flavor. If you're looking for a place to have some fantastic beer, I would recommend other brew houses. Overall pretty cool place to hang out and enjoy the games on the tube.
(3)
Cristina M.
We ate at another restaurant and came to Red Rock for a local brew after a conference... we did not eat here, so I cannot comment on the quality of the food. We (three of us) sat at the bar and it took about ten minutes for us to get anyone to acknowledge us. Two of us ordered the Le Quatre Saison and the third ordered a Homey Al. The Le Quatre Saison was okay tasting but the bartender gave us the bottled beer, a cup and then ignored us the entire rest of the hour we were there. Our third enjoyed his Honey Ale. No one asked us if we wanted anything else (after the first round) and they didn't even have the courtesy to hand us our receipt... instead they stuck it under the stack of coasters and we happened to notice it. The entire time we were there, we were not only ignored, but the staff played around in the kitchen and the pizza oven. It was frustrating to see that they had time to play, but not serve the customers. I would not recommend this place if you want to drink only... there are enough other excellent alternatives in the area that actually care about their clientele!
(1)
Mary L.
Yum. Yum! AND YUM!!!! I had a group of over 60 guests for dinner at RRBC on 5/5 and it was fantastic! The service was so quick and the food was delicious. I'm still thinking about the buffalo wings, which were some of the best I've ever had that I think I might just fly back to SLC to eat some more. The entire group was so delighted with the food, drinks and service. They said that they wished we had dinner there every night during our meeting days. A big plus was that normally large groups are given a limited menu to order from, but not RRBC. We got to order off the entire menu. WOOHOO!!!! Thanks Stefan for working with such my large group and giving us space in the restaurant. The staff was friendly and did everything top-notch.
(5)
Catalin B.
I enjoyed this place. The beer was great and the atmosphere fun. I tried the green chili and pork belly on top of risotto and it was great. The perfect amount of heat to compliment the smokey, slightly charred pork belly. The risotto brought everything together and offset the heat a little. For the main dish I tried the mushroom polenta and here is where the place lost a couple stars. The polenta was ok but the marinaded mushrooms were not seasoned well, the tomato sauce tasted like canned marinara and they added cheese but it was a low grade plastic tasting cheese ( the kind that hardens and comes off in a large misshaped glob). I didn't finish. I would do a fresh spicy tomato sauce or switch gears and do a mushroom, garlic and blue cheese ragu. I'm not the chef, it's just food for thought.
(3)
Daniel V.
Downtown Salt Lake City and looking for a cold one to cool off from the summer heat? Head into the Red Rock Brewery. Great micro brew beers, casual atmosphere, and good food at reasonable price. Small outdoor patio available. Very good first visit
(4)
Ivy D.
$2 mimosas, Bloody Marys and screw drivers on Saturday! ?? Yes please!! The place is big, the menu is very descriptive and the Chilaquiles are on point. This is probably one of my favorite places to go with friends. The ambiance and the drinks are good.
(4)
Maddy J.
The food here was great. Our entire party (11) thought it was delicious. The hosting staff is a bit on the attitude side. They have a little sign that says they won't seat your group until you have everyone there if you have a party of 5 or more. We were missing 2 people, and crowding their small waiting area. We finally said the last 2 weren't coming just so we could get seated. Once the 2 showed up, they were accommodating and helped us rearrange some tables to fit everyone. Apart from the snotty attitude of the hostess, we had a good time. ***Would suck for someone for someone with special needs as the bathrooms are downstairs and I didn't see an elevator.
(4)
Allison M.
Haven't been to Red Rock in a while, and I met some friends for brunch over the weekend. We arrived at noon and it was quite packed/busy, which was nice to see on a Sunday in Utah :) I ordered the New York Steak Salad. The salad was good, my steak cooked just how I like it, and the gorgonzola cheese was not too overpowering, which made me happy. However, the $17 price tag seemed a bit high for a salad that size. Besides the steak, which was topped with the melted gorgonzola, the salad consisted of mostly romaine, a few tomato slices, red onion, and a few garlic croutons. The salad tasted great, and I would order it again for sure. I just felt the price was a tad high. Despite being very crowded, the service was great. I barely had time to finish my Diet Coke, before a fresh glass was placed in front of me! No complaints about the service at all!
(3)
Wayne Z.
Cool place, we stopped in on a Sunday afternoon just to try some of the beers. Only split an appetizer to much on so can't really speak for the food. Some great stuff on tap, even if they are at 4%. In fact their choc stout was probably one of the best I've had and it's hard to believe the abv is what it is. This of course isn't to say their bottle selection doesn't offer the full strength stuff, and my friends and all split several bottles sampling what they had. Only disappointment was that you couldn't buy any bottles to go with you.
(4)
Vanessa L.
There seems to be a lot of negative feedback in regards to the service here. After my dinner there last night I can definitely agree with the others. I didn't read any yelp reviews before going in so I was very unbiased and blind as to what we were getting into. But I was anxious for a little pub outing. We had our pup with us so we called to see if he was allowed on the patio. No one answered. All 4 times we called over an hours time. I have started to realize this is a slc trend though. No businesses here seem to want to answer their phone. So strange to me, but I suppose it's their poor service and business opportunities they are giving up. When we got there and asked about the dog the lady on staff replied "well we don't answer our phone of we aren't standing by it" (because THAT seems reasonable for a business). And she proceeded to tell us that dogs can't be on the patio but we could tie him up to the outside. So that worked out. Waiter was also slow, forgot our drinks multiple times, yada yada. Poor service is right. On top of that I will say that the food was sub par as well. My "prosciutto pizza" had the tiniest slivers of prosciutto on it and if I would have tasted it blind I would have never even known it was on the there because it was so minimal that it had no flavor. My whole pizza tasted like pine nuts. I love pine nuts. But I certainly didn't order a pine nut pizza. Boyfriends skirt steak salad was a bit better but not much. The shirt steak had a marinade that was Sooo vinegary it was a bit unpleasant. Overall I would say the food was either unbalanced, or bland. The service was no good. We did meet some nice people who were all interested in our dog. So that was fun. I might go back if a friend wanted to grab a beer at the bar with me, but never for food. Too bad. Brew pubs have potential to be my favorites spots in town. This one just has some work to do.
(3)
Kristi K.
This place was nice. The environment was very clean and the waiters we're very helpful. Quite a few gluten free options which was great for me! I'd stop by next time I'm in Salt Lake.
(4)
Kevin N.
My husband and I love this place. It has great tasting food, cocktails, and a changing menu which means we can try something new when we want to. Their goat cheese salad and red rock burger are my favorite items. I will also try the daily specials if they sound enticing because they are almost always outstanding. The drink menu changes seasonally and although some of the names may seem stupid like "el duderino", they are great. They recently changed their fries and I don't necessarily like them as much as the old ones but they are still good. The look like disks now instead of traditional fries and they just don't have the same crunch that the old fries had. The price is great overall for what you get. With red rock around I see no reason for someone to be eating at Applebee's or Red Robin unless you are a proud redneck.
(5)
Dan S.
This is arguably the worst brewery I've ever been to. The honey wheat and hef are basically bud light. The Belgian wit was the only acceptable draft. The drioma stout was the best bottled. The beers here are very light bodied. Not for me.
(2)
Khalid A.
Decent menu with a variety of options. The Sweet Potato Waffle Fries are great!
(4)
Elizabeth W.
We made the beer rounds on our recent trip to SLC. So of course a stop at Red Rock was called for. We checked out the location downtown. We didn't have any food, so this review is for the beer only. The bar was big, and being there mid-afternoon meant we didn't have to jostle for a place at it. We sampled a few different tasters before settling on some beers to drink: the mister had the Elephino (get it?!), and I had the Honey Wheat. While nothing extraordinary, the beers were solid and on point. I ended up buying a bottle of Le Quatre as well, which was delicious.
(4)
Benjamin M.
Red Rock had me at "Griswold's Holiday Ale," a tasty, spiced brew only available before the Christmas season. Clocking in at 8.5% ABV, the large bottle quickly won me over when I stopped here for lunch prior to heading out of town...and not just because I love the classic holiday film. Parking can be a little iffy around the downtown establishment, but it wasn't too bad during midday, if you're willing to walk a block or two. The brewpub has a ton of room with plenty of tables and a large bar. I liked the numerous windows lining the front of the restaurant, allowing for plenty of natural light inside. After looking over the menu, I almost ordered one of their wood-fired pizzas, but decided to give the Turkey Burger a go. The large patty was topped with Pepper Jack cheese, BBQ sauce, mayo and onion straws and served on a Parmesan Bun. I also decided to try their carrot chips rather than opt for the typical fries. I really enjoyed both the burger and unique and healthier sidekick. Of course, as already mentioned, the local beer was delicious. This long-standing brewpub will soon be celebrating its 20th anniversary and I say: Well deserved longevity, ladies and gentlemen!
(4)
Dave V.
Great beer and service. Warm ambiance unlike the pizza place next store. It's noisy but expected. Lots going on including a bunch of happy butts bellied up on the stools at the oven toasted bar. Pizza is top notch too coming from said oven. It's what a pub should be. Not to mention they do a great cheesecake.
(5)
Brian S.
If you're from out of town and looking for a good meal and a good craft beer, this is your place. The food is better than average when compared to the lackluster cuisine options in SLC, and the beer menu is pretty great. Lots of craft beer and the best part of all - the wait staff will actually serve you beer like you're an adult. No classic Utah beer service (one beer an hour and nothing after you're done eating) - you'll get what you want and they're friendly about it - no SLC judgement. The patio is small but nice to hang out on, and there's plenty of tables, high tops and bar seats inside. The bathrooms are down a non code-compliant set of stairs (weird) in the basement, which is the only bad part of this place.
(4)
Steve W.
There craft beer selection isn't huge, but I had the 20th Anniversary (an Imperial Red Ale) and the Drioma (Russian Imperial Stout). Both were excellent. I would also recommend the halibut fish & chips. These are very moist and a very dense fish. They are probably the best fish & chips I have had. The vibe in the place is good too.
(5)
Brian M.
Didn't try the food but stopped by for a couple beers and I have to say the ambiance is nice. And a great location with nice staff
(5)
Dani Z.
Yummy Sweet Potato Cannelloni! So rich, this was a dinner and dessert wrapped (no pun) into one meal with a rich, cheesy sauce. The beer here was amazing! I sampled the Hef, Wheat, Stout, and Blonde. I would definitely come back here when in town.
(5)
Scott P.
Alright, I'm not a fan of the hosts and some of the servers, but I've been here SO many times that I'm bound to come across a few food industry morons ("Morons" might be a little strong!). I've had everything on the menu; however, I'm especially fond of the French Onion Steak Sandwich and Mac & Cheese dishes! They used to have a fantastic Hearts of Palm Salad, but have omitted it from their menu in recent years...breaks my heart!!! The atmosphere is convivial and alive most of the time. The location and late hours are great for me!
(4)
Allison M.
The service was mediocre and they got my order wrong but the food was excellent. I was somewhat confused by their overall restaurant theme. I didn't know if they were going for a German style or what.
(4)
Josh K.
This place has really got it together, amazing low point tap beer(Uber creamy oatmeal stout) and complex flavorful high point bottles, my favorite is "eliphino" pronounced "hell if I know" Lots of people there eating food but not drinking the amazing beer tells me the food is consistently good. Last night we had woodfire pizza off their specials board, simply amazing and perfect non-traditional pizza perfectly sized for two. Had a side of spicy pickles that was boring but cheap(3$) healthy fare. Nice clean and contemporary setting without being pretentious(Id downtown Wasatch brew) and experienced staff make it a good experience even when busy. Overall after eating here twice and trying 4-5 dishes this is in my top 10 places to bring friends from out of town.
(5)
Tj T.
Nice place good service had the jalapeño corn chowder and an elk burger they were good. Would come back again.
(3)
K G.
Know before you order: when they say "Roasted beets" - they mean boiled beets. If you order a salad, say the Superfood salad, and you have in your mind a nicely roasted beet to go under that goat cheese... think again. Because you are going to get big floppy cold pieces of boiled beets. Lots of them. My personal opinion is there is nothing grosser than a boiled beet, although if you love Sysco beets - enjoy!
(2)
Shauna D.
I always love this place! I haven't been in quite a few years & going tonight was just as yummy as I remember! I took my daughter for her first time as an adult. She enjoyed the beer varieties being fresh brewed. I had the #schnitzelchicken & she had the #roastedchicken. Large portions to have take homes. Super delicious, full of flavor & fun atmosphere with the Sundance film festival going on. Great servers & friendly. Loved the valet parking! All & all great night.
(5)
Laura B.
I've been so disappointed by this place for the last few years. The beer is good (great, in fact!) but if they are trying to be a great restaurant, they have failed. I think it's ever since they have started opening additional locations that their service and food has gone down hill. The portion sizes have gone down and the food prices have gone up. I'll admit it's been a while since I've been in because I was so turned off the last few times.
(3)
Dee S.
My dinner order - Caprice sandwich and pomegranate vodka Taste - Good! though they are known for fresh pizzas, their Caprice sandwich ,too was good. Bread was fresh and it came with caesar salad. Pomegranate vodka was refreshing. Service and staff - We checked in at 12:30, and the staff were friendly and quick. Value for money - Good Visit - They are open till 1AM, that's the best part! Enjoy the downtown and come here to relax!
(4)
James M.
One of my top places to eat in down town SLC. I have never been disappointed with their food.
(5)
Emily S.
This is my favorite restaurant in Salt Lake City. I think I've had just about everything on their menu and it was all delicious. My personal favorite is the French onion soup followed by the chicken Parmesan, but really anything there is going to be delicious.
(5)
Katie M.
I met up with a few friends here when I was in town. We were told that two of our friends couldn't sit at the table with us if they didn't order food too. What kind of customer service is that?! So they ordered the cheapest appetizer and didn't even eat it. What a waste. The waiter seemed to be stressed out. I assume the place was short staffed hence her abrupt nature. Nevertheless, the food was decent. My friend was salivating from the sweet potato pasta thing that he ordered. He even told me, later, that he wish he could burp up the taste to just taste it again. Eew I know but it says a lot. ;)
(2)
Dana M.
Pleasant and lively atmosphere. The hostess and my server were very friendly. I had the personal italian sausage pizza and one of their strong ales. Yum.
(4)
Los C.
We had just landed from a very delayed flight from Los Angeles with a 2 year old in tow. We drove into town and asked some locals on the street a good place to sit down and get a bite. We were seated immediately and had great service. Prices were extremely reasonable in comparison to what we are used to in Southern California. Great overall experience.
(5)
James S.
The service was alright and the food was good but nothing special. We had to wait a hour before being seated and I was expecting better. I don't think I'll. e going back but it was worth the try
(3)
Colton W.
Great food and great service. Always LOUD in there but its a pub... I mean... ya. Loud, brew and packed... welcome to a good place. Anyway don't go hear if you want a quiet get together. Food is amazingly good. I have had the Lasagna which was great. Rich in flavor, meaty and full of flavor (no salting or seasoning required). Last time I went had the Almond Encrusted Trout and that was also amazing. Thickly coated with real crunchy almond and basted with garlic and butter. The mash potatoes were great. Casual atmosphere with servers that generally know there stuff.
(5)
Bailey M.
I hadn't read any Yelp reviews before going here, just word of mouth and suggestions by friends. Place was packed for a Tuesday night. I didn't know if there was a game or something, but there was about a ten minute wait. We were seated and the service was decent. Our waitress was nice but she had a very thick accent and with how loud the place was, you could barely understand her. It was LOUD. Luckily, I could hear her and told the rest of the table what was going on. The food was... Eh. I got the halibut fish and chips. For 20 bucks I expected REALLY good fish and chips. Nope. It was way too over cooked. The fish was almost rubbery. My friend ordered the chicken schnitzel which she said she liked, but it looks completely unappetizing. My other friend got a turkey sandwich which looked like something they had just unwrapped and put on the plate. Maybe if I drank alcohol, I'd probably like this place a lot better. But, I probably won't be back.
(2)
Neha S.
I love their stuffed portebello mushroom appetizer, the mushroom pizza... and beer selection!!! Fun atmosphere...
(4)
Dave L.
We have eaten here several times in the recent past, this however was one of the worst experiences we have ever had in any restaurant that I can remember. It was early evening and the place was only about 20 percent full. Knowing a brew pub place is usually a bit louder than most restaurants we were pleased to be seated in the back and out of the way, until shortly after our drinks came the management and the hostess that seated us proceeded to set tables on a full 3 sides of us and in close proximity for obviously large groups. Either they knew they had 2 groups of about 30 coming or as they said they just showed up, it doesn't matter, they should have offered us a table away from the area before the groups showed up or in the case of knowing they were on their way not seated us there in the first place. That was not the case. As our meal came so did the hoard, most of one which was about 25 tweens girls, no respect for space ensued. After the commotion got so great the waiter finally offered a new section, our meal already in progress we opted to just leave. While the food there is usually above par, we will in the future find another restaurant to frequent.
(1)
Wesley S.
I must say that the RR staff were friendly and the location was clean, if not inviting for an avg brewery. I thing the sentiment and ratings being given for this business are due to the limited choices of the SLC area. I tried the heralded pizza, in an attempt not to take chances with the schizophrenic menu. Def one of the worst pizzas if eaten since childhood. That, along with flat sodas and limited beer menu (for the genre), forces me to say ...No Way, No How...
(1)
D. W.
I happened again here recently, after a pretty decent layoff and I can tell you it will be quite some time before I wander in again. While the beer is still pretty good, this place has not changed much, if at all, for quite some time. The menu is still batty and not really worth using. One change is that prices are higher. Yay? Food quality, however, is not. It's difficult to consider going to a place that has a boring menu and then whatever you wind up choosing to eat is a misfire. I had a fish something or other that sogged up the pita bread. So that was disintegrating while the fish itself was falling apart. The sauce, while sounding good, did not quite get that far in reality. Fries were decent, if a bit over-salted. Calamari had the right shape and were cooked well, but the breading and sauces were woeful. Iced tea was borderline dreadful. This was compounded by some moderately friendly, but truly inept service. The place was less than half full when I was there and I don't wonder why. It still seems to be doing fairly well, as I'm guessing it has without me, though if it does, it will have to go back to doing it without me. I can't see a reason to ever attempt this again.
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Nate S.
A long while passed between visits to Red Rock, and in this case absence made the food grow tastier. There is still an alarming amount of batter on the fish in their fish and chips, but overall Red Rock served up some pretty good pub food on this night. It certainly warrants another visit.
(3)
Luis M.
Outstanding Restaurant....One of the best in the USA....! Believe me, I am a military guy and travel a lot...!
(5)
Jacob E.
Stopped in after a day of zoo-ing and walking around downtown. Ordered appetizers and beer samples. The beers were solid and very drinkable. Onion rings are awesome. The Brussels sprouts and bacon was very tasty, and the tomato/mozzarella dish was good too. Our server (Jakara) was very friendly and took good care of us. Overall nice experience.
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Danny W.
For sure 4 to 5 star beer here. I'm a big fan of the Elephino beer and they normally will have good seasonal, like the Irish red at the moment. The chicken schnitzel for dinner is very good. It's a popular restaurant and brewery in Salt Lake for a reason, it's good! And The servers are on top of it.
(4)
Tammi P.
Nice place in downtown Salt Lake near the convention center with a fairly standard sports-bar-ish atmosphere. I came during the day on a weekday so it wasn't very busy. My buffalo chicken sandwich was quite yummy and had bacon on it! The service was on top of things, and the place seemed pretty huge.
(3)
Chantel H.
Great service and killer pizza! Got the four cheese pizza with pesto sauce and loved it. Super laid back environment.
(3)
Tracie T.
I had the warm shrimp salad, it was pretty good. The wait staff was friendly and the food came decently fast.
(5)
Stacy B.
We wanted to celebrate a friends birthday and I called to make a reservation for our large party (12 people). The lady said they didn't take reservations (oh joy) but advised me to send someone from our group 20-30 min early (since they were busier than usual with several conventions in town) to put our name on the list and they could plan for our group and have a table ready by the time everyone arrived. I followed her advice and got there early. I was told it would be a 20 minute wait. By the time our buzzer went off only 6 in our party were present. Another 5 of us trickled in shortly. We saw the table in the corner that they had prepared for us but they wouldn't seat us until all 12 of us were there. Unfortunately, someone in our group was stuck in traffic due to an accident and didn't arrive on time. I was constantly badgered by the hostess for another 20 minutes that she couldn't hold our table for much longer. WE COULDN'T UNDERSTAND WHY THEY WOULDN'T JUST SEAT THE 11 OF US THAT WERE THERE. We could have gotten beverages and appetizers but instead we all stood in the small waiting area for 1 person to show up as the table they had for us sat empty. IT WAS RIDICULOUS. The hostess with painted on eyebrows was NOT friendly. On top of it, my bill was $13. I paid with a $20 and the waiter (Cody) assumed a 45% tip and didn't bring me any change. I have been to Red Rock many times but this last experience put a bad taste in my mouth. I don't plan on going back anytime soon. HORRIBLE EXPERIENCE
(1)
Liz B.
Well... the beer was good. The food, notsomuch. Red Rock has a TGIFriday's type menu, which translates to a lot of cheesy and "zesty garlic" sauce-smothered sandwiches and entrees. I'm no snob, but not one person at our table was very impressed with what they ordered. I think it was because our expectations were a little higher than chain food. The ambiance is that of a contemporary bar and brewery, one part business casual (the dark lighting and decor) and one part sports (TV's hanging in every corner.) Our service was good, clean and friendly. I can't complain about our experience... I just don't want to experience it again.
(2)
Jason S.
I came to SLC for a business trip over the summer and stopped here. I had the beet salad and imperial red beer which was fantastic. It was so good that I had to come back the following day to try the black bean burger...which was also great. The staff is very friendly and even let me charge my phone while I was eating my dinner. I'll definitely come back when I'm in the SLC area.
(5)
Vikkie N.
Yes, I came to a brewery and I don't drink beer... go figure... We were actually in Salt Lake for a concert at the Arena and needed a quick bite beforehand so we headed the 2-3 blocks to Red Rock for something to eat. Hubby loves locally brewed beer and had no complaints about his drink, but that's about all I can say about that! I had a Pinot Noir which was nice. The food is your normal, but good, pub food. Hubby's 'half' Cesar salad would have been too big for me to finish (I dread to think what the 'full' salad looked like)! I had the albacore tuna salad pita pocket thingy (yeah I know, really adventurous...) which was chock full of tuna and very filling. I've always found this a good place for a bite when you're in town.
(3)
Wing M.
When I asked a friend who lived in SLC for years what I needed to do when I'm in town, her only response was "Red Rock Brewing". I then pressed her on what else I should visit while I'm here, and she thought about it, and said "Red Rock" again. So of course my first destination in town was this brewpub. And it was worth it, even with walking there and back in 97 degree heat. Their beers were wonderful, but it's their food that I really enjoyed. The "beer crackers" (random things tossed on to a thin crust and brick ovened) were yummy and a great starter to go with the beer I had. The pizzas were similarly delicious, with the special pizza of the day (something involving shrimp and cilantro pesto) being the highlight of my evening.
(5)
Michael S.
Delicious food, excellent beer, though service on my three different visits was a bit spotty.
(4)
Kalisha L.
This place rubbed me the wrong way at first but I've actually come to like it. I really enjoy their pear and walnut pizza and my boyfriend really likes the eggplant Parmesan. The beer selection is great autumn fest is my favorite.
(4)
Tiffany B.
Yummy yummy! We had the calamari, Fish and chips, onion rings, mussels and BBQ Chicken Pizza. It was so good I couldn't stop eating. We will definitely be back!
(5)
Dana D.
Nice environment however the food is not the best. A little different and not that filling. Would not come here again
(2)
Kristine N.
Great beers on tap. Great food/beer pairing suggestions. Great service. The warm shrimp salad is soooo good. Comes wit plenty of large, fresh shrimp with spinach, almonds, grapefruit, and sweet potatoes. Sounds like a very interesting combination but the flavors and textures work. Salad comes with some lemon vinaigrette but there's so much flavor already, I didn't even need the dressing. I've also had the half roasted chicken which is so moist and has great seasoning. Came with broccoli and rice.
(4)
William L.
Wanted some variety so I tried out 3 appetizers. Calamari, Buffallo wings, and lemon grass curry mussels. The lemon grass curry mussels were unexpectedly good... not hot but just enough curry for flavor. Buffalo wings were good... not as crisp as they should be and there were some pieces that were just a half of a wingette or missing chunks of skin of flesh. Not sure what happened to them... Calamari was standard... good but nothing out of the ordinary.
(3)
Judah K.
My girlfriend and some close friends came here a few weeks ago for my girlfriend's birthday dinner. We came expecting a long wait so that wasn't an issue even though we did wait upwards of 45 mins for a table. We were seated towards the back of the restaurant and boy was it loud back there, there were several LARGE parties in the back so the space was a bit cramped but again we expected it to be loud and crowded so this wasn't an issue either. Our waiter came around our table within a somewhat reasonable amount of time, personally I think drink orders should not take 20 mins but maybe thats just me. Anyway, we placed our drink orders and an appetizer order as well then waited again for 15 mins or so for them to be brought to us. By the time we had gotten our drinks we were ready to order, as we placed our orders our waiter continued to use very causal and rather obnoxious terms when addressing us such as chief, pal, partner, and dude. My girlfriend asked me to order her the sweet potato cannelloni because she couldn't remember how to say it, and the dude waiter looked at me like I was a jackass for not letting her speak for herself. Annoying. So when it came my turn to order I was already annoyed with this guy, and I may have used a short tone when ordering my Flat Iron steak. Our appetizer came out and it was delicious. Their bruschetta is on point. Especially with the roasted garlic and Goat Cheese crouton. Very very nice dish. Our food came out a short time later, and I was very much surprised to find myself with a Filet Mignon instead of the Flat Iron Steak that I had ordered. So I haled the waiter and informed him that I had received the wrong dish. He said something to the extent of "Oh man, I'm sorry I heard you say Filet, what do you want me to do?" since our food had taken quite some time to make, and everyone else at my table had their entrees I decided to keep the filet instead of sending it back for the flat iron, but asked that he talk to his manager and see if their was anything they could do to fix their mistake because this was most definitely not what I wanted. I mean granted a steak is a steak but I chose not to order the filet because I don't like tarragon butter at all and this steak was slathered in it. After taking most of the butter off, it was a really good steak, just not exactly what I was looking forward too after looking at the menu online. Our waiter returned telling me the best he could do was knock a few bucks off my entree to help "cover the difference" which I suppose was helpful but still frustrating, I would have preferred not to have to pay for the entree that I did not want. But alas that is the restaurant biz and I get it, I was grateful that they did what they could. Everyone else in our party enjoyed their food and My girlfriend loved her entree so that is all I can really ask. My biggest complaint was the unprofessional and casual nature of our server's approach to our party, I don't know if it was our age (most of us being early to mid twenties...myself being the only exception in the late twenties range) or if thats just how their wait staff is trained but I found it very unprofessional especially given the price range of their entrees. If your going to have mid to high range prices, don't train your waitstaff to talk like diner staff.
(2)
Andrew Y.
The beer was good. I got good sips on 4 different kinds: Hefeweizen, Amber Ale, Sweet Bitter (?) and another I can't recall. Hefeweizen was actually very good, delicate and flavorful. Ales could have better end-tastes. But they were not bad. Of course, this place is certainly not comparable to some of the better breweries where i am a regular at (like Triple Rock in Berkely). I was just paying a visit in SLC. The service however was excellent. Very energetic but not annoying. Efficient. We had some appetizers because my friend and i were there only for some beer and gossips, and they were very good as well. But if i were here for some beer and sports, this place might use some more or bigger TVs. There are TVs by the bar, and relatively man of them, but this place is pretty big and there are tables everywhere. And where there were tables, there were no TVs.
(4)
Chris B.
Blech! Came here late on a Thursday evening after arriving in Salt Lake City. While I thought the beer was decent, the meal I ordered (meatball grinder) was decidedly NOT. It tasty a little funny going down, and tasted even worse the next day while I spent most of my waking hours curled in a ball on a rock hard bed at the Courtyard Marriott. Not a fun way to spend a day, especially when the food was mediocre to begin with.
(1)
Anthony T.
Three visits in November and we are not disappointed even a tiny bit. 3.2 Beer is brewed and served. The sampler is the way to go, to get a sense of what the Brew masters are doing. Servers are knowledgeable. Pizza is an absolute taste delight. We took a group of 7 one night and no one had a bad word to say. All of the food we had was superb. Pricing is rather moderate. Don't debate-GO !
(5)
Chris C.
Came to Red Rock Brewing Co with my coworkers after some meeting to unwind and have dinner. Red Rock Brewing Co is one of those microbrews/restaruant pubs that you see popping up all around. Upon walking in, it speaks Bar and Beer. Nothing overly fancy about Red Rock Brewing Co, just nice wood tables, chairs, floor, a large bar with a view of their wood burning oven, and a view of their vats of beer. I can tell this is one of the college hang outs as their were a lot of college age kids here which gave it lively atmosphere but unfortunately made it hard to have a conversation in. We were able to walk in and get a table right away and given our menu. They have an semi-upscale twist their menu including items such as their wood-fired pizzas, goat cheese salad, caprese sandwich, and filet Mignon, and even a surprising amount of vegetarian options. Of course they also have all your beer classics such as sandwiches, and wings. Prices here are a bit on the high side. Generally speaking you're looking at $5 - $10 for appetizers, $10 for personal pizzas, $10 - $15 for salads, pasta, and sandwiches, and $15 - $25 for their seafood and entrees. And of course they have beer. At the time I was here they had about 6 - 8 different beers to choose from. I decided to get a glass of the Honey Wheat. And for the kids out there, they also handcraft their own Root Beer and Creme Soda too. Looking over the menu, I decided to get their fish special of the night. It was served as a sandwich and sounded good. My coworkers who were watching their waist line a bit more than me and went with their dinner salad options. We chatted for a while and I got my glass of the honey wheat. It was nice, light, refreshing, and had a nice crispiness to it which I found refreshing even in cold SLC weather. While drinking down my beer, I did get the fish sandwich special. It was a halibut like fish, tasted fresh and done nicely. They add this creme sauce with a bit of pepper that set off the sandwich nicely. The bread it was served on had a good amount of chew to it and all came together quite nicely. My coworkers finished off their salads and seemed to enjoy their meal. We finished up our meals and left. Service here was fast and friendly and had no complaints. Overall, good experience and would come back again to try their pizza and another beer. Great 4 star experience for Red Rock Brewing Company.
(4)
Paula Rose W.
I enjoy their fish and chips. Good beer batter, fresh fish, tartar tastes pretty standard and the steak fries are consistently well done. One sort of weird thing they do that Im not fond of is putting burgers and meatball sandwich in a pita. Everything just sort of falls out the back end. Luckily, they are willing to swap it out for another bread product on their menu. Great spot to grab a bite if its getting late. Also, Capo gelato is just 2 spots over and if you've not stuffed yourself go and grab the best gelato in the city!
(3)
Michelle P.
if you go between thanksgiving and Christmas you HAVE to get the Griswald beer!! IT is absolutely amazing!
(5)
Yuki M.
On a chilly afternoon, I went walking around, looking for a comfortable place to sit and rest and have a meal. I find this little gem down the street and around the corner from the hotel. It looks friendly and clean so I why not give it a try. Service was friendly and quick. Amazing variety on the menu with daily rotating specials. The halibut sandwich wrap was amazing. The sauce was tremendously flavourful and the fish was tender, firm, and fresh. Vegetables were crisp and pleasant. Absolute BEST onion rings I've EVER had, and I've tried them all over the US. I will say that the Fish n' chips and onion rings are amazing here. Seafoods are unmistakably delivered daily. Produce is above par. Flavours are clean, well blended, and not overwhelming. Since my last visit, I've been craving to come back. This place is without a doubt worth a day's flight for lunch then home again.
(5)
Heather K.
Red Rock was the original brew pub in Salt Lake City, opening in 1994. The menu is large and offers choices for everyone. The salad options are plentiful and include some standouts that won't leave you hungry. Don't be mistaken, these are NOT diet salads. The New York Steak Salad ($16.99) has a broiled 7 oz. New York steak topped with melted Gorgonzola cheese on a bed of Romaine lettuce, garlic toast croutons, Roma tomatoes, red onions and cucumbers with Dijon vinaigrette. The Chopped Salad ($9.99) is Iceberg lettuce, tomatoes, Kalamata olives, fresh basil, mozzarella and Italian dressing with your choice of meat including pepperoni, rotisserie chicken or tuna salad. (The chicken is the best.) Finally, the Cobb Salad (half $8.49 / full $11.99) features Romaine lettuce, rotisserie chicken, bleu cheese, eggs, bacon, tomatoes and avocado with Italian dressing and is extremely filling.
(4)
Austin B.
Good appetizers, alright beer. We came here on a Sunday night after being thwarted by the local Thai restaurant. Turned out to be a nice experience. The staff was very very very friendly, and the salad (goat cheese) was quite lovely. The calamari was just ok, but its hard to ruin calamari right? We got the amber and....I've had better, but it was still enjoyable
(4)
Dave J.
Red Rock brewing has so-so food, good beer. Prices very fair. Good location and menu is varied. Food not bad, but could be better.
(3)
Val W.
What a surprise! I had a delicious warm shrimp salad with a generous amount of shrimp and warm sweet potato and grapefruit and spinach. I know it sounds weird but it was fabulous. Good waitress too.
(4)
Jeremy M.
This place had just ok beer on tap. But I assume the been in the large bottles for a lot more money are better. I never got to try that. But the smoked salmon club sandwich was great.
(3)
Christine L.
My review is slightly skewed by the fact that finding a good restaurant anywhere in the greater SLC area has, in my experience, been extremely difficult. With that preface, the food at RRBC was pretty tasty. We got the "wild" mushroom pizza. The caramelized onions really made it amazing, although I'm pretty sure there were no actual wild mushrooms. We also got the fried green tomatoes and I would say they were quite tasty. The beer is decent, although not my favorite. The hefeweizen was anything but tasty. I preferred the Amber Ale and I would say the Junior IPA comes in 2nd. They didn't have the organic Pale Ale so my guess is that is good as well. If you're looking for a good brewery there are others in SLC, but this is one of the better breweries that serves good food. As far as service, they were pretty attentive. My first impression was not so good but it improved as the night went on. We sat at the bar and the bartender was rude to start but warmed up to us. He seemed more interested in cleaning the bar than he did with keeping all of his patrons taken care of but we weren't one of the patrons affected by this. All in all 4 stars. If this were in another city where there was more culture and flavorful food then I would be more likely to give them a 3 star review.
(4)
Robin F.
I really wish Yelp had half stars. I'm really a 2.5 on Red Rock. Agree with all others on food just being okay. Not a beer drinker but I had a nice cocktail. Unless you're going for the beer I'd skip this place and go next door to Settebello for pizza.
(3)
Hilerie S.
Meh, is all I can say. We went here because Squatters was packed. I had the cream stout (tasty), however, the food is not that good. I had a Red Rock Hamburger. It's served on flatbread, but it just lacked taste. Some of the fries were over cooked. I recommend having a beer here. Don't have dinner here.
(2)
Nate M.
I was invite to eat here with my brother and sister in law. This is the place they like. It was fairly busy and the staff did not seam to friendly. The server recommended the halibut, so when I started to eat my halibut it was soft like it was mashed potatoes. I could not eat and my host said to say something but since it was one of there favorite places I did not want to bring attention to them. The server seem rushed and unconcerned with us so I hate to say, it was a bad experience.
(1)
Diana L.
If I had a penny for every glass of root beer I've had here, I'd have, well, I'd have about 7 pennies. But that is a lot of root beer, if you think about it. They make theirs fresh in-house and it is full of carbonation and sarsparilla flavor. Very delicious. The food? Not so much. But go for the root beer and the onion rings and you'll be set. Oh, and refills are like 50cents. Score!
(3)
Katy M.
So the "unbelievers" among us decided to skip out early from the company picnic and head into town for some adult libations. Happily the liquor laws in Utah have loosened up although we were instructed that we would need to order food if we sat on bar stools around the small round bar tables, though not if we sat on the bar stools at the bar (wow, how confusing must those laws have been before July 1?). We ordered a beer sampler, and our microbrew connoisseur colleague pronounced it "fresh" and proceeded to deliver a long lecture on the ins and outs of brewing and how to identify well-brewed beer, of which several in the sampler qualified. Great wine list as well, and the whiskey bread pudding is not to be missed. Nice atmosphere as well; the Red Rock will be top of my list whenever I feel the need to head to the dark side in SLC.
(4)
Omar A.
Great location! Great beer! Awesome food! Staff was friendly and super knowledgeable!
(5)
Kim M.
Good beer and good service!
(5)
Linda G.
Always a great place to eat! Food is consistent and always great quality. Service is prompt and courteous.
(5)
Jimi L.
Pretty good service, great beers that they brew, especially if you like Hopi;) The food is better than average, dips are amazing. Ambiance rocks, it's hip with great architecture, lots of light and lcd's just in case you need to catch a score!
(4)
Davin K.
Cute and sassy hostess, awesome chef spent a few minutes with us at the table, then the server was just as friendly. Quick hot cheese dip with toast, proper beers, and a crazy concoction for a salad including sweet potatoes, shrimp, grapefruit, gorgonzola, pistachios, and arugula.. Loved it! I'd go back again for sure, the menu looked promising and the crowd seemed to be the type to appreciate a good meal after work.
(5)
L H.
Came back here this past weekend and were very pleased to see that they now offer the Elephant Double IPA, 8%! It was very good. We took some bottles home and they are not cheap (16.9 oz.), but we'll be using them again so not a biggie. Standard fare as far as food goes, I got a pesto pizza that just didn't hit the spot, should have gone for the fish sandwich. They are usually pretty great.
(4)
Foster K.
We visited both Red Rock and Squatters during our stay in SLC, and I have to say that Red Rock gets the nod. The beer and food were so good the first night that we came back for a second, and our decision was vindicated. Of the two dishes I had, I would recommend the macadamia crusted salmon. Fantastic. The second night we each had a sampler of beers, and the Roggen Rock gets my vote as the best on the menu. BTW, we also had samplers at Squatters, and I don't think any of their choices could beat out one of the Red Rock varieties. So, if faced with a choice of brewpubs in SLC, be sure to choose Red Rock!
(5)
Jen G.
What a letdown. It's really hard to go wrong with microbreweries, I mean, you just have to have a solid bar menu and you're golden. Well, we showed up at Red Rock around 8pm on a Friday. First off, the guy says it'll be about 20 minutes. We finally get buzzed, and he takes us way to the back of the restaurant, where there's like 5 tables totally empty! And it didn't look like a bunch of groups had just vacated that area, I seriously think they were just sitting there empty. Whatever, maybe they didn't have enough staff on hand, but it was still annoying. The beer we ordered was good, but the food was ok at best. The menu itself wasn't that great, so it took a while to figure out what we wanted to order, and then when we got our food it was just sortof disappointing. The service wasn't bad but I won't be returning here.
(2)
John M.
We always arrive for lunch with a group between 6 and 12 and it's usually just a few minutes before we get sat. The lunch tacos were great. The halibut was tender and cooked just right and the person having the steak tacos raved about them. The service was fair but friendly and the food came out quickly.
(3)
Adam A.
For a brewery I have to give Red Rock props for attempting to go beyond stereotypical bar food. They do a good job of having a diverse menu complimented by a large selection of beers on tap. Despite the diversity however there just isn't anything special about the food, it's good but nothing special.
(3)
Timothy N.
The best Bruschetta in town with warm goat cheese rolled in a nut crust, and baked garlic. Calamari with super side sauces. Their hearty steak sandwich you won't forget in a menu with so many good things to choose from, you'll have to come back for more. Red Rock reminds me of a Georgetown eatery. High quality food in a college type atmosphere. To top it all off, the wait staff is great! Smart, quick witted service all there for the greater good of the customer. They really are a team oriented group of men and women and their food kicks butt.
Takes Reservations : No Delivery : No Take-out : Yes Accepts Credit Cards : Yes Good For : Dinner Parking : Valet, Street, Private Lot Bike Parking : Yes Wheelchair Accessible : Yes Good for Kids : No Good for Groups : Yes Attire : Casual Ambience : Casual Noise Level : Average Alcohol : Full Bar Outdoor Seating : Yes Wi-Fi : No Has TV : Yes Waiter Service : Yes Caters : No
Christina O.
When I visit SLC I love going here! For appetizers the stuffed mushrooms are excellent and so is the beer crackers. Their pizza's are great, love their salads and the rotisserie chicken, yum! You can't go wrong with their beers either. I love getting the beer samplers because you can try them all. I highly recommend this place!
(5)A P.
Bland food. Came for lunch and got a sandwich and a burger, and both were very bland. Did not get a chance to try any of their beers, but avoid this place unless you're here to drink and want bar food. The fries that accompanied the dishes were also meh. The atmosphere was great and the service was ok, and the restaurant itself is pretty cool (esp the bathrooms being downstairs). It'd be a good place to come watch a game and drink beer, but would not recommend for an ordinary lunch. I could hear the waitress complaining to herself about the tips while she picked up the receipts that the patrons had left at the table next to us. Kinda tacky.
(3)MC Free W.
I feel that Red Rock Brewing Company has an undeserved popularity. I've been there at least ten times over the years, usually when invited by a friend or colleague from work. But it wasn't until my last visit, and a truly horrible Black Bean Vegan Burger, that I realized I have never left satisfied. Even though it is impossible to remember the specifics of every meal I've eaten at a given restaurant, I always remember whether is was good or not. In the case of Red Rock, I recall some pizza, a couple of burgers, fish and chips, a pulled pork sandwich, a Rueben, and a Cobb salad. Most of it was edible, but all of it was uninspired. I'm not a beer aficionado, preferring distilled spirits. But I enjoy a good crisp lager or a sturdy stout as much as the next guy. Anyway, I've never felt compelled to comment after a beer at Red Rock, as compared with, say, the gloriously good Hefeweizen at Squatter's, which in my opinion, is a superior brewpub in every way. Further, at all my visits, the service has always seemed perfunctory. When you walk in to Red Rock Brewing Company, the nice burgundy interior and the bustling crowd makes you feel like you are in for something special. Unfortunately, they set you up just to let you down.
(2)Giulia J.
Just getting around to writing this review as we dined here on vacation in August 2013. Food was so good that I had to give the kudos in a review. Diners from our table ordered everything from pasta to shrimp pizza to crusted fish. Everything was perfect... seasoning, flavor and portion size. Had some great fun drinks to try and the restaurant was very clean with a hometown feel despite its large size. Definitely recommend!
(5)Vida A.
Still amazing bruschetta and $2 bloody marys after 11:30. We make this a usual brunch spot after going to Farmers Market. I usually have my adorable 5 pound yorkie which i get is not even allowed on the patio. The servers are usually sweet and bring him water and play with him but this guy hostess had such bad attitude "um no dogs" I know idiot but i can sit on the patio and have him sit on the sidewalk. Bad service for a hostess. Anyway, I stick to the specials of the day, pizza, or sandwich. My favorite right now is the grinder with sausage, spicy and fresh, love it!!!
(4)Lexi S.
4 stars for the experience. I enjoy the atmosphere, the beer, the food and servers (Dalton!). It's a really fun, local pub and it hits all the right notes for me. Red Rock has become our go to Saturday place for $2 mimosas and the bottled beers. Secale is my favorite, when they have it. It is aged in whiskey barrels and has a really rich, unique taste. The food is good...have only sampled a few items but we really enjoy the red rock burger. Simple and good, especially with a beer, or 3. This place is kind of the essence of Salt Lake. When friends come to town, it's one of the perfect spots to sample the local flare. See you on Saturday!
(4)K. G.
We pulled through Salt Lake for the evening and were more than satisfied with our visit to Red Rock!. Our waiter had some of the best customer service we've experienced in some time. The bruschetta was hands down the best we've ever had! Definitely would recommend this place. The beer was enjoyable as well.
(5)Lizzie W.
It's just average. My rating is truly more of a 2.5 star, but since we can't do halves, a 3 will suffice. I've been to the 3 locations of theirs, Park City, Downtown and Fashion place. They're pretty much consistent in both taste and decor in each of these locations. I really do like the decorum. They've done a nice job at creating somewhere that feels warm and inviting. I particularly like how they've utilized the "Red Rock" theme by having several interesting photographs of southern Utah. (this is true for all 3 locations) but on weekends all of the locations are a nightmare. The wait is never horrendously long, however if there's a lot of people in the restaurant, having a conversation becomes tedious. I'm sorry to say, that it's just not worth the wait. If you happen to come across Red Rock at a time when it's not crowded, by all means. But the idea of subjecting yourself to a wait only to be seated in a very loud restaurant is ludicrous. The food is typically either average or bad. More often than not, it's average and I guess that's why I won't completely write this place off. They have a lot of variety, but I've come to the conclusion that's a bad thing. They really don't specialize in any area. From the pizzas to the burgers to the pastas and seafoods, Red Rock just hasn't found its niche. There's not a speciality area in which it can be redeemed. Everything just falls flat. I've eaten a lot of different dishes from here, in hopes of finding something worthy of writing about, but honestly none of the dishes have exceeded my expectations. The spaghetti is very Americanized, and it's what you would expect from a restaurant in Utah. It's very bland but there's a LOT of it. However I will give them props for the garlic bread. I actually really enjoy that. The salads I've had (Chopped, Caesar, Cobb) are fine but not distinguishable from a salad you'll have anywhere else. The pizzas and burgers fall into the same category. It's difficult because I really want to like this place. If they could just find some area of expertise, I would probably come more often simply because I really do like the atmosphere, and the staff are very nice. I just can't ever see them stepping out of mediocracy, which is just plain sad considering the potential is there.
(3)Clifford B.
I had a sampler flight presented in a wrought iron holder for 6 five ounce glasses. Due to state law, the beers on tap are 4% Av. The sampler of beers on tap was: zwickel unfiltered pils pale ale amber ale bitters munich dunkel stout The beers were excellent, as was the knowledge of the bar man. I had a flatiron steak done properly medium rare, with fresh horse radish. I was pleasantly surprised by the vegetable: sugar snap peas, crisp. The coleslaw was a tasty vinegar based slaw. Excellent meal for a reasonable price! Then there was the root beer float: their own old-fashioned root beer has notes of sarsaparilla, reminded me of an old-fashioned soda fountain, and was served with a generous portion of real vanilla ice cream. Wow. They also offer bombers (22oz bottles), will fill growlers, and have bottles/6packs of higher alcohol beer.
(5)Jorge T.
I have eaten here twice. The food is very consistent. I loved there super salad with all kinds of dark colored leaves. I will be back here.
(4)Kristen S.
This place has it all. They have wonderful food, with an extensive menu. They also have excellent beer choices, from light to dark. Make no mistake, this is a restaurant and not a bar. So, if you're looking for a weekend hang out, this is not it. But if you are looking for a restaurant with awesome food and a great selection of home brewed beers, this is the place for you!
(5)Andy S.
Date: 2/16/2012 Dinner Red Rock Brewing Co in Salt Lake City had a great selection of beer that they brew. Had the pilsner and the Mild English. The beer was great. As for the food, a bit over price for the portion they gave me. Had "Rotisserie Chicken 12.99 Lightly marinated in herbs, slow roasted half chicken GF" It taste good.. but its like a little chicken they serve, not regular size chicken I am accustom to eating at other restaurant. So over all, I would definitely go for the beer, but not the food. Beer: 5 stars Food: 2 Stars ------------------ 3.5 Stars (average)
(3)Justin T.
Atmosphere: What a great find in downtown SLC. Dalton, our server, did a great job of keeping up with our drink and food orders, as well as keeping our water glasses full! The restaurant is very pleasant, with a broken up seating arrangement that keeps the noise level low. My wife and I ordered their specialty pizzas, which were deliciously pleasing! The beers were incredible. We tried the Forbidden Peach, Rauch Bier, and Honey Wheat. The Peach and Rauch were deliciously unique, with the first tasting like peach iced tea, and the second tasting like a campfire...so good! The Honey Wheat was much blander, but went down easier than the others. We will definitely go here again!
(5)Alyvia M.
I had Delta vouchers and did not know what to do for the evening. The shuttle driver mentioned Red Rock and said I would be pleased with anything i ordered.She was right! They are a microbrewery and the prices can't be beat. I nearly died when I saw the bill. You must try their flatbread with pressed garlic and goat cheese- pair it with the Amber Ale. As a single girl in a strange city, traveling alone and sitting at a bar, I felt safe and at home. The atmosphere was great, as was the service!
(4)Alexa C.
The honey wheat beer was amazing! I didn't have dinner but did order the fried green tomatoes and they were awesome. A little thick but still delicious!
(4)Steph V.
Yum, yum, yum! I came here with a colleague for dinner after a trade show. We got super lucky and arrived just before a wild crowd turned the place loud and packed. Here's the skinny: +++++ sweet potato/cheese stuffed cannolini with parmesan cheese sauce. oh, heaven. Fat, fat, heaven :) ++++ fried green tomatoes were bomb, just like the movie. If you haven't tried them before, you'll love them here. Super fried, super delicious with a marinara and ranch dipping combo. Perfect appetizer for two people. +++ seating can be squished when the dining room is full but there's a lot of fun people that go here because of the many beers on tap, so you probably won't notice. Overall, the food and service were good. I'll definitely come back to try something else on the menu. It's so vast and based off my first experience I can almost guarantee my belly will be satisfied with fried or baked goodness.
(4)Megs H.
Service was amazing! Our server was 100% honest w/ questions about which menu item was better than the other, and it was great!!! Everything was delicious. Root beer is legit root beer (I wasn't a fan, but that's just me). But the halibut & chips was WAY overhyped. I don't recommend them. Too much breading! :( Get something else... ANYTHING else...
(4)Kate D.
I came back for a full meal after having been for only a lunchtime beer and (fabulous) appetizer. The service was good, but then it didn't seem to be a very busy night. I had the warm goat cheese salad, which just about made my eyes roll back in my head, it was so good. My husband had the french onion prime rib sandwich, also very yummy. I like the ambiance here, and the patio area is a great option on a balmy night. Definitely a SLC favorite of mine!
(5)Brian F.
I really liked this spot...pretty broad menu and the food was well above average for a bar.
(4)Brett N.
Bland in every way. Stopped here in the middle of my mini brewery tour in the SLC area. The building was big and there was plenty of room for seating inside but the interior was nothing special. There is some nice art work on the walls but not much character. My main concern is that the beer is just mediocre. I tried a few tastes including a amber and a pale and they just didn't have much flavor. I went to my go to beer IPA and it tasted like a crisper rolling rock......nothing great for a brewery but worth scoping out if your in the area but if you want a real beer take the 5 minute drive to Epic brewery.
(3)Kristin M.
YUMMMMMM!!!!! the apps, beers, entrees and desserts are quite tasty! great atmosphere every time i've gone and always something yummy on the specials board. Always have an enjoyable experience. the honey wheat and Hefeweizen are awesome! Halibut fish and chips, Chicken Parmesan and The wild mushroom polenta are some of my fave dishes. kahlua chocolate cake w/raspberry sauce, and carrot cake are the best desserts
(4)Mark N.
Great spot downtown for some good food that is reasonably priced and some solid local brews to wash it down. I personally love the macadamia nut crusted salmon. It always seems packed here with a pretty good crowd so I try to make it over whenever I'm in town.
(4)Frank M.
I came here after one of the Twilight Concert Series shows. It surprisingly wasn't very packed. Maybe because we showed up at like 10 and they apparently close at 11. I was not aware of this. 11 bucks for pitchers, 7 to 11 bucks for appetizers. 10 to 15 bucks for most entrees. The waiter was very business oriented, take your order, deliver it, ask if you need anything more, no problems at all with that. Lighting is dim which gives this place a more chill feel. All I got was two pitchers, martinis, onion rings and wings. Nothing was horrible. The onion rings were actually quite delicious. Sorry I didn't try more food or I'd have more to report on. but it's in a cool location right around the corner from...other stuff.
(4)Dale E.
Food good, beer very good, excellent service. I sat at the full bar and the bartender Chuckie (I think that's what his name tag said, he was moving too fast) was killing it, with little help. I enjoyed my pizza and my beer was never empty. What else can you ask for?
(5)Jason B.
The mussels here are so good and plenty of them. But what I liked most was the fact that they split our shared dinner onto 2 plates. Didn't even ask - I just made the comment we were gonna share the steak, potatoes, and beans. Good atmosphere too
(4)Heather S.
Decent place to visit! Food was a average with average service. Not really impressed with the beer, which was disappointing. Love an unfiltered wheat beer but the one tap lacked the "gritty" feel of unfiltered beer. The IPA was very lackluster at best. Atmosphere was ok but lacked any personality. Just a typical brewery with nothing really special to makes us visit again.
(3)Kat M.
Doesn't even deserve 1 star. Service is terrible. Waitress spills beer all over table and menu and says 'oh sorry'. Doesn't bother to offer to bring us napkins to even clean it up. We ordered an appetizer which never came. Pizza we ordered tasted like legit cardboard. I was weary from reading the other reviews but decided to go with pizza because you cannot really mess up pizza. Nope. They messed it up. Tastes like paper. Couldn't have been more disappointed.
(1)Sam S.
Since I'm not really into beer maybe Red Rock doesn't appeal to me as much as it does to other people. I've eaten here a few times with friends and generally been pleased with my food. When we ate here last Sunday I ordered a pepperoni pizza (since I wasn't very hungry.) My twelve inch personal pizza was served up hot and tasted great. One of my favorite parts of pizza is the crust and the crust on this pizza was excellent. I shared some slices with a friend who'd ordered a cheese pizza and his pie was also delicious. In past trips I've had pasta at Red Rock as well as their pulled pork. Like I said before the food has generally pleased my stomach. Although Red Rock can be a little pricey, the price seems fairly reasonable given the quality and quantity of the food and the good service.
(3)Christian D.
Food was surprisingly good! We tried the calamari which was great! After that, we shared a pizza and that was just as tasty. What made our trip was the friendly bar staff who helped us with some great beers to try. We learned more about some of the laws regarding beer on tap but they allowed us to try their stronger selections in bottles their at the bar. What really made me happy was the Griswald Ale. My girlfriends father is a Griswald fanatic so to bring him a bottle for Xmas as well as a t-shirt is great. Thanks for the great time. Next time in SLC, we will be back!
(5)Chris K.
The waitress was pretty terrible, but the food was great! Fun environment and location
(3)Ray L.
After riding 750 miles I could have ate anywhere but glad I picked this place. We got there kinda early but as we where finishing it had gotton pretty load in there and crazy. Tried three beers. Non are my favorite but all good. Steak sandwich was very good. Sevvice was great. Diffinitly a good place to go just go early
(4)Erica D.
Pretty solid beer selection (every one in my party enjoyed theirs) and large menu with huge portions. The rotisserie chicken was just okay and tender, but not very flavorable or remarkable. All of our fries were a bit overdone, but I heard great things about their wings. Our waiter was quick, very perky, and knowledgeable. My major beef with Red Rock is the absurd and shocking "policy" that the hostess told me. Being my first visit, it was definitely a turn-off and made me feel unwelcomed. My party had arrived (with a reservation, mind you) on time with one or two stragglers a few minutes behind. The hostess said "We don't seat any one unless their whole group is present. It's our policy." Wait... what? The most legitimate reason I can think of is to perhaps try to cattle-drive people in to time slots of in-and-out dining and drinking. To me, this is a whack business move. As someone who has worked in the restaurant industry, I think it's safe to say that patron stay time is not in the business' control and you would never ask someone to leave after two hours or so, especially if they were ordering drinks... so... that doesn't make sense. It's just kind of mean and certainly something I've never, ever experienced before.
(3)Sadie S.
I recently moved back to downtown SLC after being away for three years. In the past, I preferred Red Rock to Squatters in food quality and overall experience. Cut to present: I've - unfortunately - been back to Red Rock three times in the last four months, and there won't be another. The service has been absolutely HORRIBLE and RUDE with every visit and the food has gone completely downhill and is insultingly overpriced considering the mediocre quality. Squatters, on the other hand, now has far superior food and the service is always fantastic every time I visit. I'm not sure if Red Rock is just currently under bad management, or what, but I will not be going back again to find out if it has improved. - A Former Red Rock Customer
(1)Julie R.
The location in Park City is wonderful. We went there for brunch and I loved everything we got. However, this location falls short. Our food arrived luke warm, my BF's burger was served in a pita. A Pita??? Mine was a veggie sandwich and it had an inch of greasy cheese on it. They had a beer he wanted to purchase in a bottle and they charged him double what it's sold for at the liquor stores. Nope, we won't be back
(2)Andrea H.
I had been avoiding going to a brewery for dinner because, it's a brewery, how many burgers and fries can you eat? Boy was I mistaken. The food here was actually...good! I started with a smoked porter because, honestly, I love everything smoked. Off to a good start. I wasn't going to drink but... I was impressed that the menu didn't totally rely on pub grub. It was extensive, including fresh fish and steaks. I decided on the almond crusted red trout. It was delicious. I'm still thinking about the nutty goodness. I was so happy. The beers were so good that we decided to stick around for a round of the Griswald's Big Holiday and a couple of stouts. The Big Holiday was like Christmas in a bottle. A little goes a long way with that one. It was tasty but I don't think I could keep drinking it for long. We tried to mix it with the stout but didn't have quite the effect that we were looking for. The stout was great, though. Our server was friendly and helpful with the recommendations. Great place for a laid back night out.
(4)Chris K.
You can't go wrong with Red Rock-- Lots of beer, lots of people, great food. Love the environment. There are always a lot of people, great place to bring friends. Love the food-- I've gotten a variety of different meals and I've loved them all. The most recent was french onion soup and the sweet potato canelloni. Loved it. Service is always great--
(4)Jeffrey S.
Found myself downtown late one weeknight after a show with a serious hunger in my belly. A couple of quick turns, easy parking, and I was sitting inside Red Rock looking over the menu. Most in the group were just looking for some dessert, but I'd worked up an appetite so I ordered the burger and I selected the steak fries as a side. If you're gonna go out for a post-show binge, do it right. I order to fend off "Lemmie try one of those" fry-stealers I also got a basket of onion rings. Food came out pretty quick and there was plenty of it. First, the burger is served in a pita, which is kinda cool. Dunno that I care either way, but it was something different. Pretty meaty and they had a special sauce spread thinly on the inside that gave it some good flavah. Loved the steak fries. Just crispy enough, not soggy at all, and salted just right. The star of the scene was the onion ring basket, though. Lots of rings in this bad boy, and tay-steee! These are not small rings, nor are they they crispy thin kind. Think of it more like a frybread covered onion (or scone-wrapped onion if we're talking about Utah scones). Kind of sweet with an oniony center. I liked it, but just know going in that it's not a salty endeavor. Desserts came with the food. I sampled a couple. I was unimpressed with the bread pudding--sure it had a nice flavor and I didn't regret trying it, but I also tried the cobbler. Hello cobllah goodness! Sweet, a little thicker than some cobblers, but with a delightful microthin chewy crust on top, all served a la mode. Can't comment on the brews, except to say they have them, there are many kinds, and plenty of people around us seemed to enjoy them. Really nice space, double bonus for staying open so late especially on a weekday. Great staff. Parking was easy for me this late, but is probably a tricky feat during daytime, and more so during lunch or dinner hours because there are several restaurants on the block. Red Rock came through for me. Nothing over the top fancy but a great way to end the night, surrounded by pals at the table after a good show. Goodnight!
(4)Amy Elizabeth S.
For fear of getting neer beer, I headed straight to a brew pub to get the good stuffs. The IPA here is tastey (I had four over my two vistis to RRBC). The fish seemed like it was frozen, but the Flat Iron Steak was really yummy. I would say this place is dependable, but not outstanding. Since I fly solo when I work in strange cities, I agree with Art S. about needing more TVs. There is nothing to entertain me here... so will only go with a group if I visit again.
(3)Deirdre M.
I was not happy with this place. I actually planned out what my yelp review was going to say as I was eating. So here it goes: I was in SLC for the first time ever with my boyfriend, little brother and his friend and we wanted to find a local restaurant to have dinner at. Well, this is was pretty much all we found that wasn't a chain restaurant, or closed. It was pretty packed for a Monday night, but then again everything seemed to be shut down in the entire city. It was creepy. For appetizers we ordered onion rings, which were super good, and my brother ordered carrot chips, which turned out to be a carrot stick cut into pieces and served with ranch. I spent $5 on a freaking carrot stick. This is when I knew we had a problem. I had the Honey wheat beer and my boyfriend had the Amber Ale, both of which were just okay, nothing special. Definitely not what I expected from a brewery. My brother and his friend had their cream soda, and it was really watery. For dinner I had the Fish and chips (I've been super into them lately?) and they were really soggy. I couldn't finish them, they were just completely wet and icky. My boyfriend got the pastrami on rye sandwich, which was pretty good, and my brother and his friend both got the four-cheese pizza, which they did not like at all. Our waiter kinda sucked, he never came around to refill our drinks, and I had flag him down to get some ketchup. At the end of the meal, I asked him what was cool to see in SLC while we were still here, to which he responded, "I don't know. The temples. They have magazines that tell you stuff to do here, find one of those". Wow. Thanks. I'm pushing it with two stars.
(2)T. W.
Came here 2 years ago and loved it. The beer is good. The food is good.
(5)Shep G.
Love this place, beer is high quality. I like a place that you can say to the server "give me your favorite beer" and when they do you love it! Food is very good too, we were there before a Coldplay concert (nearby) and we had a large group. the service was excellent and everybody really liked whatever food they had ordered.
(4)Cadence R.
Red Rock is pretty much exactly like Squatters. They are both micro breweries with clever names for their beers, both within a 2 block radius downtown, and both serve mainly delicious American food. Therefore they will both get 4 stars in my book! I like Red Rock because it's the same great experience if you go with two people or a group of twenty. I love the Red Rock Burger served on ciabatta bread and would highly recommend the onion rings as an appetizer. So delicious. The décor fits the restaurant well and the service is friendly which means that I'm a happy person there. There is a private lot for parking and a valet for only $4 for the cold and icy winter nights. I'd highly recommend it because they let you leave the car in the valet all night so if you want to head over to a nearby bar afterward, you don't have to worry about moving the car and paying for parking a second time.
(4)Tiffany L.
I really enjoy breweries. I'm not sure why as the focus of a brewery is the beer and I don't drink too much. I think its the concept I enjoy, the camaraderie of drunken fools and the copious amounts of fried crap they like to eat. This brewery was not any different. There was a wide selection of brews. You can even purchase a giant jug to keep and bring back to fill with beer. Oh my! We started out with some kind of creamy fatty dip which I enjoyed, mostly because it came with beer bread! I then had a smoked turkey sandwich that came with gouda and cranberries. My date had the rotisserie chicken which wasn't bad except the white meat was just a little bit too dry. Very fun place for an evening out in Salt Lake!
(3)James M.
Best place late night with a large group.
(4)Ab B.
So this place gets 4 starts for beer. I tried both the pilsner and a german brew (brewed in the pub) that was a pilsner style and started with a z and both were really good beers for that style of beer and I highly recommend. The food was mediocre bar food, but hey, what do you expect. Service was slightly slow because this one poor waitress had the whole back half of the pub and she was running her tail off! So in summary: Yay for beer meh for food.
(4)Scott P.
Just had the flank steak with gorgonzola... was in the mood for a nice steak and this was cooked just right and tender. The gorgonzola added a nice punch and enjoyed the horseradish mashed potatoes. This has been one of my favorite lunch spots when I am in town, but I am always in a hurry... grabbing a salad. I finally had a chance to grab dinner and was happy when it surpassed my expectations.
(4)Ceci G.
Nice place to stop, enjoy food and their beer! I tried the heffe which was as good as the one in four peaks (AZ), and the day soup...a bit oily but warm and cozy for the winter night!
(4)Scott F.
I only swung by for one beer, and I had their Imperial Blonde. I have learned my lesson to avoid draft beer in Utah. The blonde was decent, got better as it warmed up. I like the layout of the place, it was comfortable, and the food was very good.
(4)Simone T.
I was in town with a bunch of friends and family for some snowboarding so we decided to head into town on Saturday night. The atmosphere at Red Rock was lively and comfortably casual. I tried a couple of their beers. The Honey Wheat was pretty good but definitely on the light side. It had a nice warm aroma with some citrus notes. The Pale Ale wasn't that great. It had the typical bitter bite which was good but lacked the hoppiness that I usually look for. The Nut Brown was my favorite---a nice balance of body, aroma, and a lingering nutty bite at the end. The food was also very good. The onion ring appetizer was ENORMOUS with the best beer batter I've had in a long time. I also had the flank steak. It was perfectly cooked to medium-rare with beautiful grill marks and crust while the inside was surprisingly tender. I'd definitely go back if I'm in SLC again.
(4)Jay M.
My wife and I went for dinner, even on a Thursday evening, the place was packed. Started with a beer cracker (Gorgonzola cheese and spices on flat bread) and a root beer and cream soda. Both the root beer and the cream soda are brewed there and both are delicious. The beer cracker was crisped to perfection so I'm hoping next time to get a pizza. I was happy with the amount of veggie options for me. I ended up with a portabella mushroom sandwich which had a ton of cheese and pesto and some steak fries. My wife had a salad and French Onion soup which she said was great. We were both so full that there was still food on the table (which is not usual for us). I'll have to hit this up again.
(4)Dawn M.
I really want to like this place. I've been several times, and I guess I just haven't ordered the right thing. The atmosphere is cool.
(2)Zak K.
It's good. Not great, but definitely good. The beers are tasty and can be bought by the growler. The food is decent. The atmosphere is okay but the staff is a little cold. Their lunch is ok, I had the clam chowder and, even though it was just basic clam chowder, was reasonably good. It was worth what I paid. The overall experience left much to be desired but I wouldn't turn someone down if they invited me along. Others seem to really like the place, but I find it to be just on the warm side of average.
(3)Shannon L.
This place was just okay. My husband's and my camping plans were ruined by bad weather, so we stopped in SLC for the night and looked up the local microbreweries. Red Rock was just a few blocks away from our hotel, so we went there. It's a pretty big place and the menu was fairly extensive (not always important to me but since I have limitations on my meat/fish intake it's always nice to have more than one or two vegetarian options). I ordered the chili polenta with a tomato/corn/basil sauce. It was really good - if I were only rating on that, I would give it at least four stars. My husband had the chicken weinerschnitzel and he said it was just okay. Apparently the texture of the chicken was kind of rubbery - like a chicken patty more than a piece of real chicken. We tried four beers between the two of us - the English summer ale, nut brown, amber, and ESB. The summer ale was good enough, but the others were disappointingly mediocre. To be brutally honest, I've never been to a place that brews their own beer and been so unimpressed. I love brown and amber ales, and those are usually pretty decent no matter where you go, but I wouldn't recommend Red Rock's. It was interesting to try it out, but there was nothing at Red Rock that would make me want to return if I'm ever back in SLC in the future.
(3)Jorgen M.
IF you are visiting SLC downtown, this is the best brew pub food in town. The Chef here is very good, Great soups, salads, and sandwiches. I eat here for lunch often nad have never had a bad meal. The only chink is the service is not as consistant as the food...sometimes good sometimes not, but that is a common in Utah restaurants for some reason
(4)Silus G.
Two brew pubs sit within 600 feet of each other in this neighborhood, and Red Rock is very much the poorer for the comparison. An uninspired menu served by unenthusiastic staff in an atmosphere that feels more TGIFridays than local eatery. I've eaten there several times, and each time left me flat. To add insult to injury, the food is comparatively pricey, given its quality, and they charge for soda refills -- but don't warn you. My latest trip was this afternoon with friends. We had a party of five, and each of us ordered something different. The turnaround on the order was noticeably slow, and only one of our party liked their sandwich. I wasn't very hungry, so I ordered a hot cocoa and a side of carrot chips. The hot cocoa came out with powdered cocoa mix floating on the surface and a glop of mix stuck to the bottom of the mug. Bad form. Needless to say, it's the last time they'll get my business.
(2)Tom C.
Thought this place was decidedly average. The menu was kind of disappointing like they are trying to be everything to everyone. It wasn't straight-up comfort food that I have come to expect from these types of joints. Someone down the page commented on the meatball grinder ... why is that even on the list at a brew pub? Maybe I'm missing something ...? Anyway, the food itself was pretty tasty, the service was solid & it was fairly priced. Could have been a 4 stars review ... but something was missing at the RRBC.
(3)Michelle R.
The warm goat cheese salad was fantastic. Also shared the mushroom pizza. It was all delicious. Highly recommended!
(5)Kendra M.
Love the Onion Rings!
(4)Mike T.
This place rocks for great brew and simple, quality, friendly offerings. Park City has a location too. When I am in SLC this is always on the itinerary. Vegans are welcomed with menu choices to please. Brawnies will dig the burgers, ribs, pub grub too. Oh yeah you gotta do the Rock!
(3)Beth F.
The service at this place was outstanding. We went between the 6:30 and 9 pm screenings at Sundance, and we needed a place with a short wait and decent hot food. The staff found us a place at the bar, rushed our order, and packaged the food quickly when we changed our minds about taking it to go. They were friendly and patient the whole time. Meanwhile, there were around 30 people in the foyer waiting for a table and pushing and shoving, but the waitress always treated us like we were her only customers. Their curry lentil soup was awesome, and the fish special, macadamia nut crusted salmon, was melty, delicate and perfect. Try the Red Rock Burger, which comes in a wood-fired pita pocket. redrockbrewing.com
(4)Nicole B.
well I've only been here once so perhaps the service/food has gone down since but I think it's a super cute brewery. The food was tasty as well as the beer! Tried the oatmeal stoat which was super creamy and the Nut Brown which lives up to its award winning status! Can't wait to try some of the others next time I'm in SLC!!
(5)Patrick W.
The beer here is decent, despite all being under 4%, not that I drink craft brews to get drunk, but it's tough to make a tasty IPA with the Utah state restrictions. We visited on a Friday night, and the joint was hoppin', however we didn't have to wait for a table and were seated immediately. The server was quick and efficient and listened to our requests, and followed though on his promises. I tried all of the beer and there really wasn't one that stood out. The salad was green, but was drenched in liquid blue cheese, as well as covered with blue cheese crumbles (overload). The fried seafood on the platter was abundant, but not freshly prepared and the scallops and shrimp were gummy. The highlight of the evening was definitely the roasted garlic, sun dried tomato and walnut crusted fried goat cheese bruschetta, which was delicious. I can't say that I would ever return to the Red Rock, even if I return to Salt Lake City.
(3)D.wight L.
First place we went to upon arriving inSLC, and was i ready for a beer, post-travel mode and 15 degrees F. outside. The place was packed @ 7pm, sunday, it is in the dwntwn area. Didn't want to wait 40 min. when some seats at the bar opened up, so we rushed it. Upon seating we glanced at the beer selection on the wall and was presented with 12 or so house brewed beers. Had the bartender recommend one, so I ended up with their "steam" beer. Very tasty and quite similiar to our area's Anchor version, definitely hit da spot. Tried a couple of apps also. Cornmeal crusted fried green tomatoes. I had never tried this and it was actually good. Crisp on the outside, and supple and slightly tart in the interior. The + was with the aioli that came on the side, a very nice accompaniment. Also tried their "beer cracker" which was a very thin flatbread grilled over fire and topped with roast garlic, gorgonzola and chopped herbs. This was a hit for all the flavors came together very well, garlic and blue cheese is always good,but the little charred parts of the bread added a nice layer. 2nd beer, i had a belgian dark, not the super strong stuff that I've had b4 but a light bodied dark beer. It was okay but it was clean tasting. Overall a great experience to start a ski trip, even though my breath was humming from all the garlic. I might comeback later this week and try more things, at least i want to.
(4)Rick G.
All I had was the Red Rock Burger, but it was fantastic. The atmosphere is great, wait staff was courteous, and the food was delicious.
(4)Lizzie P.
I've been here a few times and never have been disappointed! They have great specials at night and their regular menu items are a step up from most brewery food.
(4)Will D.
Great brewery with wonderful rootbeer and cream soda. Good food and lots of fun.
(5)Joe B.
I have to agree with other reviews... They want you in and out. It is almost liek a race to eat and drink here. The place was pretty crowded last friday night. The food is ok. Seems sort of like a step up from a fancy tv dinner. But since the prices are affordable, you get what you pay for. I purchased the beer sampler. About half were good to me. My taste might be different. I think I would go back.
(3)Jeremy E.
Went here on a business trip with two co-workers. We went specifically to grab some beers and decided on having dinner as well. Living in CO it's a bummer not to be able to sample the better bottled beers (over 4% ones). I'm not a fan of ordering a 6 to 10 dollar beer without knowing if i will like it or not. I sampled the Pale Ale, Griswald Christmas Ale, Brown and Stout. They were all good by Utah beer standards. Bu that i mean all Utah 4% beers to me seem a little lacking in body but not always a bad thing especially if you are the driver of which i was. I was excited to try the Griswald but it ended up being pretty boring. I really wanted to try the bottled IPA but no samples of it. As far as food goes we tried the beer cracker app and it was good! I ordered the wood fired sausage pizza and on a scale of 1 to 10 i would rate it a 2 to 3. The crust was doughy/soggy (like a bad doughy pitta). Our waitress was pretty poor. Wasn't very friendly and was slower than cold honey. All and all i really liked the atmosphere but would never eat there again. It's a beer place and not a eating place. On another note they didn't have nachos on the menu which i though was a staple at breweries.
(3)David W.
Its a fun place to go for a quick bite to eat. Other than that they have beer, which is sometimes hard to find in SLC (actually in Utah in general), and they have good attentive service. I have been here a couple of times, in fact, I think I come here every time I am in SLC. The pizza, sandwiches, and burgers have been tried by yours truly and not once have I been disappointed. I have also had the root beer here many times, and let me say this drink alone might be the sole reason for coming back. It has bite and flavor while being a drink that one can drink in UT and not feel like an alcoholic. For those that drink, they do in fact have 12 beers or so depending on the day and season. For local beers in UT, they are fun and good. Try the stout or one of the ales, I have appreciated them numerous times and I am always happy about the choice. For having beer, food, and not requiring me to be in a club to enjoy your drinks, I give you 3 stars. For being a fun place to go after work or during work, I have to add 2 stars. For have a crappy parking situation I must take away a star.
(4)Therron R.
Melt in your mouth Halibut, Tender Chicken, Chopped Salad, and many more amazing dishes. This is a Brewery so make sure you ask for the sampler! They bring out a wire tray with about 12 different tiny beer glasses. Perfect for finding the right beer for you. I saw another reviewer mention that they don't serve Guinness, well that's because they are a local brewery, you should try their brand of dark stout, and the pale ales are awesome. My favorite is the Hefeweizen made from wheat. It is bready, and yeasty. Yum, Yum! They even let you bring in your own wine. Make sure it's covered in a satchel or brown bag. The wait is longer in the evening, and on the weekends, but if you know the secret word, you can get seated immediately. **Wink** Sorry not going to give that away and risk my reputation. LOL
(5)Ben U.
Better food than most brew pubs. Beer is decent, could be better.
(3)Rick H.
Try the fresh fish sandwich. It is different every day. My personal favorite--fresh fish tacos. Not a regular item on the menu, but you have to give them try when they're there.
(4)Michele r.
We stopped in SLC for the night on our way back to Colorado (beer capital of the world IMO and I'm a bit of a beer snob). Red Rocks was about 3 blocks from our hotal and had a kids menu so we decided to walk. Very nice looking brewpub. I ordered a Blonde and my husband order a Peach belgian style beer. I didn't realize my beer came in a 22 oz bottle for $ 6.50 (not a problem because it was very tasty, but I like to drink draft beer at a brewpub) My husbands beer was ok, not my style. My son ordered a rootbeer and was happy as could be! We ordered fried green tomatoes for an app. They were cut too thick so some of them were not cooked all the way. We ordered a italian sausage pizza and a sweet potatoe canelloni and my son got his own kids pizza. Everything was good. I especially enjoyed the white sauce frm the canelloni to dip the garlic bread. We ordered a carrot cake dessert and it was huge!! I mean it looked like a half a cake. Our second beer we tried was the seasonal Griswald and it was decent.
(3)Mike M.
Stuck over night in SLC waiting on a set of new tires for my Boxtop needed a place within walking distance of downtown hotel. Being fond of beer I decided to try Red Rock. Definitely a popular place. It was very crowded for a Tuesday night so I took a solo seat at the bar. Bartender was very busy so didn't do much to explain their beer offerings so I played it safe and went for the Amber Ale. Nice crisp flavour with a mild finish. Started with an amazingly large plate of smoked salmon with cream cheese sourdough crisps, onions and capers. Delicious. Moved on to their Stout and a nicely broiled steak sandwich with horseradish mash and a side of really good pickled coleslaw. Only downside - they really want to turn your seat over quick so I felt rushed through my meal. Upside - had a sample of their home brew root beer before I left. Definitely one of the best root beers out there. I wish I had room left for a root beer float but my third pint sort of filled in the last nooks and crannies.
(4)John K.
I enjoyed the beer sampler here and the fish & chips. I think the darker beers had a bit more flavor to them but they were all very drinkable. The fish and chips were cooked perfectly. Fast and friendly service.
(4)Chad M.
Awesome beer and amazing Italian sausage pizza
(4)Fernando A.
This place is great for two reasons-it is one the best mirco-breweries in Utah and its French Onion Steak Sandwich. If nothing else please get this because it is by far the best thing on their menu. Trust me on this one since I have had many converts regarding this sandwich. The location is great and you can then have ample selection on which bar to hit after dinner-so this could be a great option for the weekend. But it does get crowded so best to go early or make sure you have time to spare to wait to be seated.
(4)Brandon B.
Great Eats here!!! Went here twice while out of town on Buisness had the French Onion Steak Sandwhich boths times it was great. Server suggested and it was good. Great place if your out on buisness alone never did I feel out of place eating by myslef. Service was great too. Will go back everytime I have buisness in that area.
(5)Leigh M.
I can't vouch for the food, although state law required me to order some with my drink. I'd already had dinner, so thank god for the carrot chips (raw carrots and ranch), which were only $1.50. I consider that my local wine tax. Yes, I had wine at a brewery, and that was probably silly. The beer sounded good, but I was in a wine mood, and the list wasn't bad. My husband wasn't a fan of his food (but his fries were tasty).
(3)al e c.
tasty beer even though it's only 3.2 i recommend the bruschetta. yuuuuuuuummmmm!!
(4)Neil S.
I came here on a Friday night and opted to sit at the bar, so didn't have to wait. The beer was okay, nothing special and not as good as other 3.2 microbrews in SLC like Desert Edge and Squatters. Food was typical brewpub but was flavorful and arrived quickly. Staff were attentive and friendly. All in all a pretty good experience.
(4)Natasha B.
I love the atmosphere at the Red Rock. It is a brewery but I just go for the food most of the time. They have about 10 beers that they brew in-house, which I favorite is the honey wheat. They have great starters----you have to try the crusted halibut-----with those horseradish mash potatoes. Boy or Boy!!!!!
(4)Beth B.
I was hungry. We were seated and then ignored for 15 mins. The beer and food didn't make up for the bad start. So not worth it.
(1)Rica T.
My mother's favorite Salt Lake restaurant. We've frequented this place for years. The Asian beef salad is terrific, as are the sandwiches and bruschetta. However, I like a little sauce on my pizza, and some of these have felt like bread with some roasted vegetables, cheese or chicken on top. Decor isn't too fancy, but what else would you expect for a restaurant/pub? It's comfortable, dark and a bit sparse. Always worth a stop. Sorry, I can't say much about the brews, but sounds like everyone else loves them.
(4)Susan F.
mmmm...comfort food. This is my default place of choice. The environment is casual, the food is always good, they are open late, they have great beer and even a limited wine selection (for when I'm feeling winey). Red Rock has several vegetarian selections (rare for Utah), like the vegetarian roulade, or polenta casserole are great. I also recommend the mushroom pizza, the sauteed halibut and the calamari. It can get pretty busy when there are big conventions in town (because of it's close proximity to the Salt Palace) but other than that you never wait for a table, or service!
(5)Sam T.
I can't believe people think this is good food. Your burger is served in a pita pocket. That doesn't make your food original and creative. It's still just a burger, and it's not even good. GIve it to me on some artisanal brioche and we'll talk. Everything is typical American-chain-restaurant-esque. Except, the prices are NY prices. It's just nasty. Keep up with the dining trends. Also, your brewery is the worst in Utah. All of your beers suck. IPA? What? I'd rather have a Sierra Nevada. I could barely taste the hops.
(2)Bryan H.
French onion soup amazing!!! Their home made root beer and cherry cream soda ias great!! I go her every time I visit SLC!!
(5)Mike S.
We started our night walking a half hour to Epic brewing only to find out they have less than 10 chairs and you have to order an entree to try a beer. Lame. So we walked to Red Rock. This is a hopping place in an up-and coming part of downtown. Plenty of seating, good service, tasty food and top-notch brews. I had a black bean burger and my wife got the salmon salad. both were delicious. I ordered a very nice sasion, which was great and there were a good variety of beer styles on the menu to choose from. If i'm ever in SLC again, i'll be back here.
(4)Chelsea H.
We went to Red Rock Brewing Co. for dinner, mostly because it was close to our hotel and not much else was open on Sunday. We really just wanted a burger and a beer after a long day of traveling and figured this would be a good place. For the most part, we were right. It was a pleasant enough place to eat dinner, not too noisy, not too quiet. I didn't like that they don't actually have a physical beer menu. It's just written up on the wall. For a BREWERY, that's a problem for me. Not only do the names of the beers leave room for question as to what KIND of beer they are, the prices, ABV and pour size are not provided. Our server told us they don't have a printed out beer menu because their selections rotate... Uh, just print another menu when you change your rotating beers. Or print a list of the staples you always have on tap and have the servers vocalize the new ones. We ended up ordering two beers that were on the menu but instead of being on tap, they came in bottles. The menu did not tell us that. Overall, it was fine. My mushroom pizza was pretty good but as this place is listed as a "burger joint" I was shocked that they only had two burgers on the menu, a regular one and a veggie one. The server also took forever to pick up the check, which is a pet peeve of mine.
(2)M V.
First time here, after reading some Yelp reviews and it being close to my hotel. It's a super cool looking hangout which I'm sure is packed on a weekend night. I ordered the bacon, 'shroom and Gorgonzola omelette, it was delish! The service was good, friendly and attentive. It's a micro-brewery kinda pub with only Bud and Bud Light in a bottle. I'm not a brewery drinker so I stuck with the house made root beer, which was tasty! I'm looking fwd to frequenting this place again, soon.
(3)Bambi D.
I love Redrock! One of my favorite places to eat down town and every single time I go for the wings. Now be warned the wings only come in one flavor HOT and if you're a spice wimp like me you maybe wishing for milder spice. Yet despite my weakness for heat I order the wings each time 'cause they are incredible. I always promise myself 'NEXT TIME' I'll order something other than the wings but have yet to do so...maybe next time. Also I enjoy the beers they have on tap, specially the Griswald which they only carry during the winter season. It's like Christmas in your mouth and I wish I could order it all year. As for the atmosphere, it's nice and clean but no wow factor that separates it from any other 'brew pup'. Plus it always seems to have a big crowed yet I have never waited over 15 mins for a seat when I go, but after the initial drinks are order many times it seems like we were forgotten and our waiter/ess have a habit of disappearing. This happens often and a reason why I knocked a star off. But overall great wings and easy location to get to down town.
(4)Rebecca M.
Why one star? The food is expensive and doesn't taste good. Also, 3 out of the 5 of us felt sick after eating there. It has a nice atmosphere but I wouldn't go back
(1)Russ M.
I'd give 3.5 stars if possible. This downtown SLC spot is popular for very good reason. The food, atmosphere, beer options and service were all good. The wood fired Pizza seemed to be a really good option. (Wish that was what I had ordered).
(3)Ryan K.
I find Red Rock to be just like most other brew pubs: sufficiently adequate. The food at Red Rock is generally pretty tasty, but it always seems to lack any sort of finesse that would set it apart from competitors. The goat cheese bruschetta was delicious. The bread had a nice texture, and the goat cheese spread was really, really good. I had the chicken schnitzel, which was a bit rubbery. The side of peas was quite tasty, and the horseradish mashed potatoes was the star of the plate. Denver, our server, was efficient and accurate. She always kept our glasses full. Overall, Red Rock is a good place to go for a reliable, tasty meal. Just don't expect to be overly wowed by the food.
(3)Preston C.
Red Rock is not good. Let's get that out of the way. I have no idea if the folks who rate this place highly have ever left Utah, but I can emphatically state that Red Rock is significantly below average in the broader brew pub game. Pros: -It exists. They sell beer. Cons: -Food -Service -Beer I had intended to go to Squatters, but it was too busy, so I ended up at Red Rock. Huge mistake. First, let me get this out of the way. The beer is about as good as what a five-year-old with a beer kit would make. Furthermore, the bartending staff is not particularly willing to help you with the selection process, and while, at $4.50, the beers are not expensive, they are certainly not as cheap as it would cost to mail-order the Easy Bake Oven equivalent home-brew kit. It's a joke. My usual restaurant order is this: "bring me your favorite thing, with your favorite sides, prepared in the way that you like it best. I don't have any allergies or preferences." When I asked the server at Red Rock what his favorite thing was, he told me he didn't have one. When I asked him again, he said that everything on the menu was good. This is demonstrably false. I had the fish and chips. It was not good. Nothing about it was good. The fish was poorly cooked. The mashed potatoes (decided to spice things up and not go with the fries) were poorly cooked (and not seasoned well). The cole slaw was nearly inedible. For F--k's sake, the malt vinegar didn't even have a top! Can they do nothing right!? At no point did the server return to ask how I liked the meal. At no point did he check in on me, except for coming back--several minutes after I finished my bland beer--to ask if I wanted another drink. No. No I did not. After unnecessarily waiting a bit longer, I was able to make haste for the exit. In situations like this, I feel like it is totally appropriate to forgo a tip entirely and just write something hurtful and profane on the check, instead. I did not do that, but I now regret that decision. I understand that the competition in SLC is limited by its size and Utah's byzantine liquor laws. I understand that it can be tempting to use this as an excuse to offer substandard service at superstandard prices. I don't accept that excuse, and I don't plan to return. Learn how to treat customers right. Learn how to serve food that tastes good. It is not rocket science. They've got the liquor license. Use it for the good of the people (and visitors) of Salt Lake City.
(1)Sky T.
I guess it's just bad timing and bad luck, but every time I come here it is always crowded with a relatively long wait and when I sit and finally take my order they always run out of whatever I wanted so I have to change my order all over again. This happened twice in a row, but maybe the third time around might be better? Just slightly irritating, but I do like this place. Ranting aside... It's a good place to catch a game with some friends and the food is a nice accompaniment. Nothing worth bragging about, but simple food that just makes watching a game a whole lot better. A good selection of booze too to get your drink on. This place is similar to Squatters, but is a little bit less rowdy and the decor is more sports bar like.
(3)Codizzle F.
Great night! Waitress very friendly ! Our entire party of 8 loved their meals. Beer was average but still tasty and pared well with the food. I really liked this place ! Valet parking gave it the 4th star!
(4)Drizzy R.
Open on a Sunday night, which is rare for Salt Lake City. They apparently have their own set off brews, but instead I settled for a house cocktail: dr. Pepper and vanilla vodka for $6. Only in the mood for a light dinner, I had their French onion soup and house salad. Soup was mostly soggy bread hidden under a thick layer of melted cheese. I would have preferred more soup and less bread. Salad was normal for a house salad, pretty big though. Mix of iceberg and butter lettuce. They have free wifi and a nice open bar and dining area. Service is great too. No hard ciders, either on tap or in the bottle. Bummer.
(3)Zac L.
Five stars should be practically unattainable. Red Rock is consistent, friendly, and always busy. The food is better than decent. The pizzas aren't bad either. If you order the hot wings, prepare yourself for an accompaniment of dried up, shriveled carrots and celery with your bleu cheese dip.
(3)Kelly A.
We went here this past weekend. We had to wait about 20 min for a table, not bad for a Saturday night. Our server was very fast to greet us once seated and had drinks for us within about 3 min, My husband ordered the filet and I had sautéed halibut. Mine was very flavorful and I really liked the spinach it was served with. My husbands meat was very flavorful, juicy but pretty small, even for filet minion. Our server was perfect, probably one of the best we've had in a while and we tipped him for that. The beer was really good, smooth, so my husband said :) Their cheesecake was really good as well! We'll for sure be back. I will say parking was hard to find, we finally ended up with valet .
(4)Leanne A.
I was not very impressed with our meal at red rock. I had the fish and chips and the fish was 75% batter, and was not good at all. My husband got a steak sandwich, that was pretty good. It had to be eaten with a fork and knife and for $16 it wasn't very much food. The coleslaw was really tasty, and we had pretty good service.
(3)Sash W.
Food was wonderful! My husband loved the beer selection. We had the rotisserie chicken and the deep fried shrimp and they were delicious! My husband really enjoyed the 20th Anniversary Double IPA. The staff was amazing and made a huge effort to make our visit great! We will visit Red Rock every time we go to Salt Lake City!
(5)Mai H.
Good beers, decent food, nice staff. Had the elephino and the blonde ale and both were really good. Huge fan of the elephino. Food was good, nothing that stands out in my mind. We had the calamari, French onion soup, trout and a pasta dish. All were just okay. Since its nearby, I'd go back for some drinks but I wouldn't go out of my way to come eat here. Just a note, this place gets pretty busy in the evenings.
(3)Isaiah R.
This place is amazing. Hands down awesome beer and the pizza is great. I got the honey wheat beer and blonde ale and also calamari for appetizer and home made sausage pizza. Dinner was fantastic!!
(5)Erin M.
With high hopes of a delicious meal, I ventured to the RedRock Brewing company. As I am a vegetarian, I was excited to try the portobello mushroom burger, mashed potatoes, and side salad. The food was mediocre at best. My salad was less than fresh, and the "house dressing" was bland and disappointing. The portobello burger was also bland and EXTREMELY greasy. The garlic mashed potatoes tasted of a very strong, artificial and almost chemically, garlic taste. To finalize my disappointing dining experience, the service was annoying at best. I waited for my food for a very long time, as the restaurant employees and cooks milled around, eating, drinking, and talking loudly right next to my table as I waited. Between the terrible food, bad service, and flat soda...there are about 8 other restaurants on this block that would lead you to, I am sure, a much better dining experience than my own.
(2)Izzy L.
This place should reevaluate their employees. First off, I saw a cook cut raw meat on a cutting board, then immediately begin cutting vegetables. Food violation!! I sat at the bar, on an extremely slow day, and the bartender was too busy hitting on his co-workers to come help me. After I waited awhile, he finally came over to offer service. I wanted to avoid food poisoning, but reluctantly ordered fish and chips and a beer. Everything tasted awful. For the price I paid, it wasn't worth it. Two painfully, small strips of fish with fries. I was so shocked by everything done here I almost felt like calling over a manger to tell him/her what's going on. I absolutely despise this "restaurant" and will never be back if I visit Salt Lake City again.
(1)Lacey P.
The service was TERRIBLE. Bad enough to cancel out the decent beer and ok pizza.
(2)JT N Kim T.
Very, very good food. I loved the quality of the burger and the freshness of the prosciutto wrapped mozzarella.... So good. Their beer was strong as well, I left feeling warm and fuzzy for sure. Do try RedRock, if you're in downtown
(5)Eunice K.
Great little brewery. Awesome ambience for a casual night out. I had the red rock burger with fries which was ok. Next time, i'm going for the steak.
(4)Jennifer W.
The craft beers are amazing (all sorts to choose from)! We had the portobello appetizer that could stand alone as a meal. I had half of it and was full. It was amazing. Nice crusty outside & cheesy warm goodness inside. We also had the calamari that was pretty good. Super impressed with their beer selection. This Texas girl was not disappointed!
(5)Ashley S.
Good beer and food while at the bar. Ordered pizza at a table and it was cold by the time it and our other food arrived.
(4)Shemario W.
Red Rock is pretty decent for downtown Salt Lake City. I'm not a big beer fan so I can't comment on whether the selection is anything noteworthy. However, I am a fan of their pizzas. The barbecue chicken pizza is as good as it gets. The Beer Crackers, which change daily, are also pretty decent. This place is pretty unassuming from the street, but it gets pretty busy on game nights. The service is pretty average. Nothing to write home about, but it's a brewery...
(3)Amber S.
Good food. Decent price, not the best service I've ever had though. As we were eating I paid attention to the employees. The hostess was at her stand, playing in her phone in clear view of all the customers. Our server was extremely curt and rude.
(3)Ryan C.
There is nothing about Red Rock that I don't absolutely love. The food is excellent. The BBQ turkey burger with sweet potato fries is my favorite. The beer is great, the service is great. Everything about this place is consistently amazing! Love!
(5)Robert U.
Great food. Awesome beer. Fantastic service from our waiter Ryan. Definitely would come back and recommend.
(5)Paula C.
"Nice surprise" From the outside looked like a small restaurant, once you get inside and see the red brick walls and the actual beer tanks was pretty cool. My husband and I tried a few of their Red Lagers that the waiter recommended, they were delicious! We also had some onion rings, fish & chips and the special. All were very tasty.
(4)Leo D.
Came here for drinks and appetizers with the wife after a large social event, to unwind and process the day. The drink highlights are obviously the beer. I recommend the Oatmeal Stout and the Honey Wheat. Very flavorful. The Pale Ale was a little watery for my tastes. Wife got a couple of Makers Mark and Cokes which were good, but the drink that took her breath away was her last drink of the night: Oh Captain My Captain. She's had many variants of this drink in the past (Spiced Rum, Hot Apple Cider, Cinnamon), but this one seemed to be a close second to one she had in La Jolla. Appetizers are decent, but my favorite was the calamari. The service was what we were hoping for that evening; prompt and accurate, but not aggressively friendly, which was fine.
(3)Tracey E.
I was in SLC recently for a conference, and this restaurant was highly recommended. It was in walking distance from the Sheraton, and my coworkers and I ate there on our last night in SLC. The calamari starter was delicious, as was the French onion soup I had. My main dish was the wild mushroom polenta. The dish was tasty and rich. I was unable to finish it. One of my coworkers had a sandwich. One had the halibut fish and chips, while the fourth in our party had the cod fish and chips. All of us enjoyed the food and the atmosphere at Red Rock Brewery.
(4)Maciek O.
Great food, and great beers! The sweet potato cannelloni was really, really good! Nice prices, goooood tiiiiiiime!
(4)Amy M.
Walked into the pub for lunch with two of my coworkers and picked a table to sit down. Greeted warmly by our waitress we put in our drink orders. A couple minutes later we put in our order, which I opted for a Cobb salad, and the guys picked BBQ and pear fig pizza. They enjoyed the flavors and dough wise it was tasty. I think it was a fire coal oven. My Cobb salad was nothing special. It was cheap romain, chopped chicken that felt like it was frozen in those Perdue bags in the super market, goat cheese in which I switched from bleu ( only thing I gave 4 stars) bacon that was bacon bits from a bottle, eggs that didn't even have pieces of the outer egg and tasted like it was chopped days ago, tomatoes that didn't seem as fresh, and avocado that tasted just ok. I felt like I was eating one of the salads that they sell in a gas station to go, and it was expiring pretty soon. It's a pub, I was not expecting an excellent salad, but at least make a decent one since it showcases that they hope customers will douse it in dressing to disguise the blandness. I gave it 3 stars since the guys enjoyed their pizza. I ate the salad since I was hungry, but it doesn't mean I enjoyed it. Also our waitress was sweet and accommodating. If I do come back ill probably get wings or burgers since making salads is not their forte.
(3)Mohammad S.
Went on a Sunday. Service was very professional and friendly. I had the albacore tuna sandwich. It was prepared very well. I just wish they would have used less sauce, the tuna was so good it didn't need it.
(4)JASON B.
One of my favorite and most frequented places downtown. My go-to for business lunches. Mozarella and prosciutto app is not standard in presentation or size (it's big and bulky) but very good. Great fried mozzarella and onion rings too. Although very fried and very heavy. Don't need much more if you get those apps. I have had a dozen or so items from the menu, but my favorite is actually the simple tuna sandwich (served in a pita). Portions are pretty big and it is hard to leave hungry. Good, not great food but the atmosphere and variety make it a solid 4 stars.
(4)Kent W.
Pasta special: chicken, shrimp, bacon, basil , artichokes, in a smoked Gouda cream sauce topped with Parmesan....very nice with 20th Anniversary Red Ale!!!
(4)Brian S.
This place has always been one of my favorites. Today, I had a wild mushroom pizza with goat cheese and pesto sauce along with a root beer made with pure cane sugar (only way I'll drink soda). They use quality ingredients and their mushrooms and ceviche are mouth watering. The beers they brew there are also solid. I went there today for my grandma's birthday!
(5)Dave W.
This is a great place for micro-brew and food. It's been 10 years since my last visit to Salt Lake City and Red Rock Brewing. I am happy to say, it's as tasty as ever. I only popped in for a quick lunch and grabbed a half Cobb Salad ($8.50) that was more than enough to fill me up. All of the veggies were fresh and the meat was flavorful. They have reasonable prices, friendly staff, and a great micro-brew atmosphere. I didn't have any beer today, but rest assured, I will imbibe
(4)Rob B.
I've liked Red Rock since it opened. What I like about it most (besides the beer) is that they don't just serve the ubiquitous bar food you see at every pub in America (e.g., Wings, calamari, etc.) Instead, there's a large variety of fresh salads, excellent pizzas, rotisserie chicken, and appetizers that you don't find at most American bars, but should. I like many of the menu items, but especially the Warm Shrimp Salad, the beer cracker of the day, and any of the pizzas.
(4)Emily D.
Four Stars for beer, three stars for food. Since we came here for dinner I'm going to round down to 3. They have a decent sized menu with lots of different pub type food. I had the french onion soup, which was ok, but I think there was a least a half pound of cheese on top. Don't get me wrong I LOVE cheese and so when I say there was too much cheese, something must be seriously off. I also had the grilled fish sandwich of a day served in a pita pocket which was alright. My husband had the french onion steak sandwich which he seemed to enjoy. To drink I had the honey wheat and the amber ale and I enjoyed them both. I would recommend coming here for drinks as it was a fun microbrewery atmosphere, but eating someplace else.
(3)Daniella L.
Ok I loved coming here every time I came home to visit. But your online menu is wrong and you no longer carry friend green tomatoes.... Get it together nothing worse than false incorrect, out dated information on your site. To only be totally let down..... Beer good menu is a crap shoot
(2)Joe J.
Chicken Parm was stellar. I really enjoyed it. I'm a big fan of the atmosphere and ambiance. The beer was great, too. The place reminded me a bit of Denver in a pretty un-Denver location. Our waitress was fast efficient and always made sure we had a beer if we needed one. The patio looked inviting but was full, so we ate inside. Its definitely worth another visit the next time I'm in the SLC area.
(4)Pascal F.
Stopped at Red Rocks on our road trip to Zion for lunch on a Sunday. There wasn't much going on in town, so we were stoked to see a brewpub was open for business. The building was great, and the food was solid. I had a great black bean burger that they placed in a pita. I inhaled it! Once we figured out the Utah laws regarding beer alcohol content...we ordered bottles. Our waitress suggested I try a bottle of a new seasonal beer that they brewed with dandelions. What the heck, let's do it. The beer was good, but not any better than the rest of the tables IPA's, Reds, etc. But when I got my bill, my one beer cost $17!!! Now I'm not a cheapskate...but that's a little ridiculous. And I was really bummed that the waitress didn't mention the fact that the beer cost that much. She knew we were from out of town and weren't familiar with RR beers. Other than the beer fiasco, I had a favorable experience.
(3)Anna L.
There menu had a great variety of items. I end up ordering the warm goat cheese salad and added chicken. The baked goat cheese was done perfectly and tasted amazing. The chicken was flavorful and moist. The dressing was a little bland for my taste and would have ordered it on the side as the spring mix was a little drenched. Would have been a great touch if they added a piece of toasted baguette. Will be back to try something else.
(4)Bob D.
Food and beer were both okay. Superfood salad was very tasty. Hefeweizen was mediocre. Spiral cut fries whelmed us.
(3)Todd S.
Meh. More like a tourist trap than a true brew pub. The parking is very limited, and valet fills up fast. I found the food to be basic pub fare at best and nothing at all to get excited about. The beers are below average for your normal brew pub. I would advise them to either get rid of their head brewer, or do a complete overhaul of their recipes. There is no reason to pay $6 per pint for uninspired beers.
(2)Peter B.
We arrived late to town for a convention and walked over to this Brewing company/pub. Yes they brew their own beer, and it is pretty good. They also make a fine selection of drinks that riff on the local history. We had the prosciutto, mozzarella and tomato appetizer. Very nice with meaty tomatoes. My wife's steak salad was well done and to order. My halibut fish and chips was a huge portion, well done and the waitress brought vinegar without my having to ask.
(4)Mindy B.
Do you guys still insist that I "read the board" instead of telling me what the specials are today? Even when I'm super far away and said that I can't see it and I don't even wear glasses? Is that still a thing? If not, I'll totally give it another shot, especially because you guys have awesome beer now.
(3)Kyle K.
In the 'downtown brew pub' race, why do people rate Squatter's better? When ordering RRBC's best beer, why do people pronounce it "El-ef-EE-no?" It's "El-eff-EYE-no." Can't you see the macron [the horizontal bar] over the "I" in its name, telling you that the "I" is long"? (Did you know that the dash above a vowel indicating a long vowel is called a macron? Neither did I until I started writing this review. We both learned something today.) And don't you know the old joke-- What do you get when you cross an elephant with a rhinoceros? Elephino! Please, Salt Lake, order this beer right! Okay, that digression aside, I like RRBC. I like their beer (though the stuff in bottles is most often better than the stuff on draft, and the Elephino Double IPA is one of the best beers bottled in the city), I like their pizzas (their pizza oven works wonders on their crust, and they always have interesting topping combinations for the adventurous), and I like their brunch (the "eggs in purgatory" is a spicy, eye-opening treat). Yeah, much of their menu is not particularly adventurous, and service can be spotty at times, but it's a solid choice for solid food and beer any time of the day.
(4)Nick K.
I was pleasantly surprised to find a local brewpub nearby my hotel when I got to town. I can be pretty critical of microbrewed beers because of the tendency for most to be too hoppy for my taste. In my apprehension to sip on an overly bitter ale I opted to try the wheat brew, thinking that would be a safe call. I was very pleased with the subtle taste of this local hefeweizen. Red Rock boasts a selection of wood fired pizzas on their menu, along with a large menu and daily specials. One of those specials was a pizza containing salami, mushrooms, artichokes, garlic, and cheese. The pizza was pretty good. It tasted like they used fresh ingredients and the woodiness of the cooking method could be appreciated. Overall I would come back to this place, if I'm every in the neighborhood again. The atmosphere was warm and inviting and the service was fast and friendly.
(3)Kristen J.
I love their chicken schnitzel, It's my favorite dish. I get it every time. I hate their service at the slc location. They refuse to answer their phone during peak hours, mess up carry out orders and don't try to make it good (left out an item and told us we should have called night of, not the next day...we DID and you didn't answer the phone!), and they take too long to get food out. Go to the Murray or PC location.
(2)Lynnette S.
Unimpressed! The place seemed a bit cramped for dinner and the server was plain awful. She clearly did not want to be working! The pizza was medicore and everything seemed pricey for the portion. The beer selection was ok but half of them you can't sample as they are bottled only. My only plus was the buser who told us about this awesome bar down the street called Beehive to grab a few beers!
(1)Trav B.
Food is okay. Good space for a group of folks. Even has a good upstairs area. Beer selection is fun.
(3)Carol A.
Had Ryan last night as a server-he was awesome, very attentive and on point. Great beer selection and the mushroom pizza was tasty- would recommend and def going back.
(5)Mark B.
The food and drink made up for the poor attitude and lackluster service. Can't find better food and beer in the tourist district. I come here probably three times a week every week. Sad that the tender doesn't love her job. I would.
(4)Laura M.
I worked my way down the list every time I am there on business. The beers are always a treat. The appetizers, burgers, pizza's all fresh and well done. Walking distance from the downtown hotel district, just a gem!
(4)Reesa T.
This. Place. Was. The. Worst. Okay. I am complete and utter beer snob- I can admit that- but when your beer is so bad that it makes me wish I were drinking PBR.... Its really tragic! So the beer was terrible and the bar was a total mess. There was foam everywhere- we sat at the bar for awhile and realized that the bartenders here had no idea what they're doing- they simply do not know how to operate a tap! Which makes sense. I am fairly certain their "brewer(s)" have no idea what they're doing. Beyond the beer being disgusting- not just bad- unpalatable- they sell growlers and fills... their growlers are clear glass. -_- Let me explain for those not-in-the-know. Beer is photosensitive. That is why it generally comes in a brown or green glass bottle. It goes bad in clear glass. Of course- I can see where the folks at Red Rock don't mind their beer going bad as it is terrible to begin with. Now, as if this was not all bad enough- we stopped in because it was Friday, we were at a nearby hotel, had no reservations, and needed dinner before an event. The food was passable- but the bug that I found in my lemon was not. Yep, thats right- there was what appeared to be a tiny roach floating on the lemon wedge in my water glass. (The water I needed to try and assist me in chocking down the beer.) The service became questionable when sent it back- thankfully having spotted it before even getting a straw into the water to drink any- they seemed to not be distressed. No apology was given, just the reassurance that they thrown out the lemons. Plus nothing was taken off our bill. Which, I'm sorry... was ridiculous. I would sooner become a prohibitionist than ever return to Red Rock Brewing!
(1)Misty H.
Amazing food, great beer, fun atmosphere. I love to bring visitors from out of town to Red Rock. My favorites are the buffalo chicken sand, the steak sand and the wings. I love the crinkle cut carrots as a side but they have great fries and garlic mashies. Gotta try it and grab a table on the patio. Great for after work meeting place.
(4)Joshua M.
Good for drinks, really bad for food or service. Calamari was like cold, fried rubber bands. Terrible service. Avoid for anything but libations.
(2)Aaron W.
I got the spaghetti $9.00 and added meatballs $4.00. I also had the house root beer which was delicious. The food was very good and fresh. The portions were very large and I left full. The place as nice ambiance and service was very good. My buddy had the double IPA said that it was excellent.
(4)Carey O.
We went after attending my college graduation ceremony. The food was great! Beer choices were pretty good, but I was disappointed that they didn't have some of the types that were advertised on signs and flags hanging from their ceiling. The service was terrible. The chick that waited on us acted like she thought she was too cool to be bothered. That was disappointing.
(3)Lucy C.
Wood fired pizza and for a brewhouse they even serve nonalc beer!
(4)Lori H.
I've been here on several occasions and have never been disappointed. Last night, I visited with my hubby and a good friend who was in from out of town. All three of us were pleased with our meal. My friend and I started out with the smoked salmon appetizer, beer and wine. The appetizer was very good; generous portion of smoked salmon, smothered in capers and red onions. Cream cheese on the side and served with little toasts. I loved the perfect combination of salmon to bread to capers and onions. I would have liked a bit more cream cheese, but was not too picky. After my hubby arrived, we ordered dinner. Hubby had the halibut fish & chips, I had the shrimp scampi w/rice and my friend had the macadamia crusted salmon, which was in my opinion the best of the three meals. My shrimp was good, larger shrimp and lots of them too. Lots of garlic in the sauce so no vampires within two miles of me the rest of the evening. Hubbys halibut was also good and not dried out like some restaurants make it. Minus one star since after we paid, the server was no where in sight. The three of us stayed at least an hour after our meal catching up and we could have used an extra glass of water.
(4)Jessie A.
I am here at SLC for work for a week. It's my last night before I go home. Worked hard all week and I need a beer. Drove around and Red Rock appeared in my sight. Negatives: older crowd, not that lively on a Thursday. Positives: Fish and Chips was good and not greasy. It seems to have a good balance between good food and good beers. Suggestion: I heard if you order bottle beer, they contain more alcohol. I can't wait to back Pizza Port and get real beers.
(4)Dotty N.
Food was just ok. The first beer was lacking, the second ok. I'd give my schnitzel a 2.5-gravy from a package, chicken just ok. My friend didn't take more than 2 bites out of her burger it was that bad. The service was TERRIBLE! our server had no interest in being helpful and was rude. I've never left a tip that low and it was painful to leave her anything. In my experience, most brew pubs are pretty similar so it only takes a few things to make or break them. The service broke it for me, I'll never be back.
(1)Taylor F.
Good food- cobbler could have had more peaches but good bar service. The turkey burger was good as always and shared some delicious fries: crisp and cooked to perfection. Can't beat good fries!
(5)Kelie H.
Red Rock is good, not great, but solidly good. I like Red Rock over Squatters because the noise level is a lot more tolerable for me. Both times I've been to Red Rock it was during Dine'O Round season oddly enough so we had the specials both times.This time I had a chicken parmigiana which was good and 100times too much food for me. Since we were on our way to a Utes game, I couldn't take the leftovers with, either. I love, love, loooove their oatmeal stout, however. I usually shy away from dark beers but this one was very smooth, not at all bitter and I actually enjoy the thick, foamy head. We had a sampler our first time around which was great because now I know what I like and what I don't. I would go again, but it wouldn't be my first choice in this neck of the woods.
(3)Eman R.
Does a pretty good amount of business and seemed to be popular with the professional, middle-aged crowd in the area (at least the evening we went). Pretty good selection of food with some nice twists to it. The fish and chips was actually very good (not greasy, and huge chunks of halibut). Decent atmosphere.
(4)Jean Y.
I liked the beer, food and the atmosphere of the place. We stayed at Sheraton, a walking distance from Red Rock. We had the sample. They brought us 12 at least 2oz glasses. Far bigger than the one we had a few days ago at Red Car Brewery in Torrance, CA. And far better beer! There are a few good restaurants in downtown Salt lake City area. Red Rock could be one of them. It gets busy, I think. We passed by many times that place while we were at Salt Lake City, to go the Mormon Temple, or to go to the Gateway Mall. Definitely recommending the Red Rock Brewing Co.
(4)Mark A.
After reading the reviews, I was so eager to try this place that I was here within an hour of landing at the airport. Had a great dinner at the bar, tried some good beer, and thought I had found my home away from home during an extended exile in SLC for business. Then I went back two nights later (hey, had to check out Squatters), and got an entire asshat of a bartender who didn't want to serve me at 10:45 on a weekend, tried to direct me to Poplar Street Pub next door, and then grudgingly served me a beer when I questioned the hours on the front door. A surly jackass. I came back a couple more times, and the service was a bit below average to a bit above average, but I was pretty much done. By this time, I had my other spots all set for my dining and drinking needs, and RR was only an occasional diversion. The food is pretty good. The same for the beer; for all the different names up on the board, there really isn't much variety when you get down to it. A lot of bland sameness, but to be fair, that seems to be a Utah thing; Squatters has the same problem. Only Epic (and Wasatch to a much lesser degree) seems to be brewing some inventive, delicious beer in this state. Even without being in the middle of a culinary desert, Red Rock could easily be a fantastic destination if they would step up their game a little in the front of the house and the brewery. As it was, it was a little disappointing.
(4)TRINI N.
I like the ny steak salad... So good!!!! Filet mignon n calamari is good too.... For beer I like hef n honey wheat
(5)Donald Y.
A few weeks back I was making the long drive on vacation from Iowa to San Francisco. I stopped for the night in Salt Lake City and by suggestion of the lady working the desk at the Hyatt Place I was staying at I ended up at Red Rock. I didn't get to explore the area much but it looked like the place was situated in an entertainment like district downtown. The restaurant itself was nice looking and had a comparable feel to many microbrew pubs I have been in before. I sat at the bar at got very good service. The bar allows people to watch the cooks prepare their wood oven pizzas, I found myself ignoring the NFL draft on TV just to watch them work. For food, I ordered a pasta dish listed on their chalkboard. It was a dish consisting of pasta in a garlic cream sauce with a multitude of seafood mixed in including shrimp, scallops, lobster meat, and mussels. It was extremely good as was the two pieces of garlic toast that came with it. I also had time to order a few beers from the menu. A note to all Utah outsiders, the state puts a mandate on how high the alcohol content can be on brewed beers and I think it is set to somewhere between 3.2% and 3.5%. They have a good selection of beers to choose from and to be honest, I can't remember which ones I got but none of them stuck out as being horrible. I just found it weird that I was drinking certain types of beers that normally are of higher proof but they were actually as light as Bud Light.
(4)Nick S.
Great food and beer! Have never had a bad meal been here,over 12 times!
(5)Lisa H.
See our tip...best of SLC... Amazing beer. Amazing food...and the best customer service ever...
(5)Justine J.
Meh. Mediocre food. Mediocre service. Mediocre beer. Thought I'd give this place a shot after not coming here for years and now I remember why I stayed away in the first place. Wholly unimpressed, wishing I would have spent my money on food and beer that was worth it. Word of advice, stay away. There are much, much better restaurants in the area that would be worth checking out.
(2)Charles S.
Hmmmm... I haven't yelped this place yet, since I haven't been there in the past 6 or 8 years. Went there today... And now I remember why I seldom do so. It's not that it's horrible or nasty. It's just that I always leave Red Rock feeling completely underwhelmed. The baked Italian cheese appy was very tasty with crispy bread (except only one side was toasted, which was a little strange). The service was great. Our server was very well versed in the menu and the wine list and he steered us to the correct appetizer. The entrees were just so-so. Nothing was very flavorful. I had the Reuben, which is one if my all time faves, and Red Rock's version was bland and bordering on tasteless. I think they must have rinsed the sauerkraut until all the juice and flavor was washed down the drain. The bread was "rye," but it was so light that I honestly thought they accidentally used sourdough. Even the dressing was bland. Weird. My wife got the capreze sandwich and our companions shared the veggie pizza. They all had the same complaint; no flavor. "It needs something" and "it's missing something" were the phrases of the evening. This would definitely get a 2-star rating from me if not for the wonderful service and really nice atmosphere. Meh, for the food, but Yay for the service, location and ambiance.
(3)Nathan B.
Very good service and the stuffed mushroom and imperial stout Rock!
(4)Russ A.
This place is really going down hill. Went in Saturday night and waited an hour to have our food come out after ordering. Half the food came out and the other half was still another 5-10 minutes and then came out cold. After complaining and waiting another 10 minutes for them to reheat our dishes we finally got our food. Had to go to the bar to get refills on drinks....horrible experience. Then to top it off....waited another 20 minutes for our bills to come out. The manager, who said he was going to make it right with us, gave us a whopping 20% discount. This place used to be good. Apparently the management and owners don't care anymore.
(1)Stuart M.
We have been returning to Red Rock time and time again, for many years now. A recent (last minute) meal with friends from out of town, summed up all the best points of Red Rock for me. If you want to eat: - downtown - with a varied and interesting selection of food - in any size group - without the need for a reservation/on spur of the moment - have a good drink with dinner then Red Rock is going to fit the bill for you. I've never waited more than a minute or two for a table even on busy weekend nights, with a group of friends and no reservation - the place is huge. The menu has something for everyone. Sometimes a menu so big can be worrisome. While nothing has completely rocked my world here, nothing has ever sucked. I've always walked away feeling content, and with good value for money. Some may disagree with me, but I also like Red Rock's beer too. And hey, if you are not a beer type they have wine and cocktails too. Service can be all over the place, it can be great, it can be lousy and it can also be all points in between. Parking isn't the best either, but they do have valet parking up front, which can make things easier.
(3)Ashlie R.
Worst service ever!!!! Super slow & waste of $$$
(1)Surfi G.
I went there once. They had beer and I was invited by a friend, and that was the reason I went there. We had to buy food, so we ordered fries and my friend ordered cole slaw. Their cole slaw tasted like puke. The fries isn't good. The ambience is ok. Good for socializing. Their double IPA beer tasted like multi-purpose cleaner.
(2)Mike S.
HUGE dining room. There was some confusion on which brews were available or bottled. I did get a growler of the Hefe to take home. It's just fun to walk around Salt Lake City with a growler of beer on a Sunday night.
(4)Courtney C.
Whenever I'm trying out a new food place, I look at reviews, study the menu and let my stomach & brain work together in deciding what I will order. The Turkey Burger made my mouth water and had such an interesting blend of flavors I couldn't wait to try it. I placed my order, super excited for the dinner that was going to placed in front of me....5 minutes later the waitress came back to tell me they were out of the Turkey Burger. *GASP* After the letdown I needed to decide on a different dish, which was difficult. I went with a pizza and chose smoked Gouda, caramelized onions, roasted garlic, artichoke and spinach as the toppings. I know it sounds like a weird combination but it was delicious! I paired it with their Forbidden Peach Belgium Style Ale...YUM! I look forward to my next visit and I hope that I'll be able to try the Turkey Burger :o) Parking can be difficult to find but valet is only $4!
(5)Michael B.
Stopped in here around 8:30 on a Monday evening. Ordered the Mayonnaise Tacos. Well, they were not called that on the menu, but that is exactly what I got. They were the Fiesta Tacos with fish, but the fish (and everything else) was covered in so much mayo that it was not even edible. 2 Fish Tacos and a glass of beer = $20. If the waitress would have once checked on me or asked how the food was, I would have told her. She didn't, so I'm telling you.
(1)Reid B.
This establishment is an embarrassment to breweries everywhere. I ordered an oatmeal stout that tasted vaguely of beer but mostly of dirty laundry. The pizza was so bland we had to double check to ensure that what we were eating was in fact pizza and not our napkins. Though somewhat tasty, the goat cheese salad was still lacking anything that resembled real flavor or pizzazz. Spicy buffalo wings were not good. At all. And were even worse when dipped in chunky skim milk that was supposed to pass as bleu cheese dressing. Service was poor, disinterested, and I was given the impression I was wasting my waiter's time. My empty water glass went unfilled for the entirety of my meal..also, our meals and appetizer arrived simultaneously. Save yourself some time and money. Stop at the store and get a tall boy of Budweiser, a little ceasers pizza and a McDonald's salad.
(1)Bud H.
There are some things on the menu (e.g., steak sandwich, certain pastas, fish and chips, etc.) that I really like. While there are some things that are not so great. The reality is, I stick to what I know to be good at this joint and it works out just fine.
(3)Ben B.
Excellent beer! I definitely don't go to SLC to find the newest microbrew but they have some excellent choices both on tap and bottled. The food was delicious as well. I had the special which was a cajun styled pasta with shrimp, scallops and andouille sausage. It was nicely spiced and quite tasty. My only criticism was that it was dripping in oil and when I saw the bottom of the bowl it was about a half centimeter thick of just oil. There's no reason to grease up a pasta dish that much. They do have a lot of options for food and service is quite good. I'd definitely go back, but I wouldn't recommend it if you, or someone your with, is trying to eat healthy.
(3)Kyle O.
Beer was good. Wings were good. Main and appetizer came out within 3 minutes of each other and as a German raised man, the schnitzel was chicken alright, but the breading was soggy and it was not a schnitzel.
(1)Clint W.
After driving around a bit, we landed here for a bit of dinner. I think we picked it because of its close location to the gelato place next door! Anyways, sort of standard brew pub fare. Not exciting, but okay. My disappointment came when I'm cruising through the menu trying to decide which beer to try when the staff comes out and tells me that the only ones available are the ones listed on the wall. Hmm, so why have that long list on the table? Food was inexpensive and hearty. My cup of soup turned out to be a large bowl and my flank steak covered the whole plate. Okay to grab a quick meal before a ball game, but not outstanding. I think I'm just sore that my selection of brews was limited.
(3)Grace S.
Good beers. Good service. Decent food. I enjoyed Pardebloom Belgian Ale (in a 750 mL bottle). Sweet, fragrant and easy to drink. Brewed with dandelions instead of hops and cost $15. For dinner, I had the warm shrimp salad based on reading the Yelp reviews. My husband ate the $20 halibut and chips, which was very tasty, but not a huge portion. We dined with 3 other couples and our server handled the check very well. He included the 18% gratuity and split the check 4 ways (so we only paid for what we ate and drank). Even on a Saturday night the wait wasn't too long and the crowd was fun but not overwhelming. I would come back again with a large group.
(4)Dana R.
Surprisingly, much better than I would have thought, so I highly recommend visiting with zero expectations! Let's start with the beer - the drafts I tried were good (honey wheat and steamer), until i realized that Utah law states that draft beer can be no more than 4% alcohol. Wa-ellllll, I did not want to waste the moola or calories on the low alkie brew and switched to the bottle - Le Quatre - very tasty and 6.2% alcohol. Now onto the food: The fried green tomatoes and black bean burger were so good...very tasty fries too! My friends had the calamari and said it was not good, but they enjoyed the pizza, wings and sandwiches. Not only would I stop here on occasion if it was in Denver, but I would actually buy the beer and drink it at home.
(3)Steve O.
I was in SLC on business, and the hotel recommended this place. It was busy and lively, but the food and service were awful. I ordered the roasted chicken. It was dry and over cooked and the grilled asparagus I had as a side was limp and soggy. The point of grilled asparagus is to avoid that. What was worse, no one, not the waiter or a manager ever stopped back to ask if everything was alright. I had to ask another waitress to track down my waiter to bring the check. I have no idea why this place was busy, except perhaps that it's SLC and no one knows any better. I wouldn't go here again if you paid me.
(1)Jane Y.
I got the root beer and cod fish and chips at the bar. The service was mediocre, but pleasant. The home made root beer was great - has a nice kick to it. The cod fish was really delicious, I love the texture of cod and it was lightly battered. The fries was mediocre at best.
(3)Judy C.
One of the easily accessible brewpubs near the Salt Palace Convention Center. Red Rock pretty much reminds me of all the other brewpubs that I've been: bar tables lined up against the walls, big windows showing the microbrewery, sterile-esque furniture/decor. Not much charm to the place. But regardless, I enjoy my dining experience there. The macademia encrusted salmon was surprisingly quite good. My coworkers got sandwiches that look ok (although my boss was peeved that he got a trout sandwich and to him, it looked and tasted like salmon?!? Ha, will never know if that was the case). Even though they brew a good number of beers, they only serve 10 (out of 30 perhaps?) on tap. I tried the Hefeweizen, and not being the biggest fan of unfiltered wheat beer, it was quite easy for me to drink. There are probably better places around the area (in my few days of being there, I already know better places), but it is a casual place for people to get together.
(3)Maxwell M.
Brunch Review: I Just had brunch here yesterday and it was super delicious! I enjoyed their $2 Bloody Mary's while my wife enjoyed their $2 Mimosas. This happened to be one of the best brunches I've had ever. The breakfast item I ordered was their Eggs Purgatory. As the name describes this is one spicy dish and a great way to start off your weekend. The dish is two pieces of toast with eggs cooked into them over-easy style smothered in a tasty yet spicy tomato sauce. This is then served with their delicious red potatoes(with cheese) and 2 thick cut slices of bacon. I definitely would recommend this brunch establishment. One more thing, if you area root beer enthusiast, try their unique draft. it is very delicious.
(5)Robert B.
Had a couple of beers here, but didn't eat. Beer is good, but seemed a little on the high side. Pretty dead when we were here at happy hour.
(3)S. Michele L.
The wild mushroom polenta is pretty life changing. Both the rootbeer and the cream soda are really well done. Usually cream soda is too syrupy sweet, but there's is a very nice blend. I have had one hiccup in service, and goodness knows one bad waiter can really spoil and experience. I think the one at fashion place is a little better with their service.
(4)Tim S.
Great beer, food and service.... Loved the pecan crusted salmon and Irish ale.
(5)Misty Y.
Good food, great beer selection (micro brew) and very good, attentive service. Would def come back!
(5)Queen Happy Face X.
Came on a Saturday afternoon for beer & $2 mimosas. Some how we ended up ordering a pizza, wings, and the sausage gumbo.... Munchies perhaps.... But everything was great and no complaints :)
(4)Adonis V.
I ordered the Red Rock Grinder with home made spicy Italian sausage, steak fries and paired with their amber ale, quite an impeccable combination. I'm not a local so I wasn't aware of the 4% alcohol limit on beers on tap, quite a buzz kill for a California kid. Still, the brews are refreshing and tasty. If you want a brew with a lil' more kick, I recommend you order bottled beer...one in particular is from another brewing company, Wasatch Devastator - 8% hoppy goodness :)
(4)Devonie M.
It was OK. I guess I was expecting more based on recommendations from locals. We went on a Thursday night and the place was packed. Wait time 15-20 mins. Food seemed to take a while (20 mins for appetizer to come out, another 15-20 mins for food). We started with beer cracker appetizer. Fiance ordered their pizza of the day. The flatbread it was served on was REALLY good. The combination of flavors on the pizza of the day was very interesting - not anything I would have thought to put together. It was ok, but I probably wouldn't try it again. I ordered a caesar salad which was normal and fine. Lots of beer options, of which all seemed OK. Overall it was just OK - nothing spectacular aside from the bread the pizza was on.
(3)Bill B.
On two separate visits I enjoyed the flatiron steak--twice. It was that good. My dining companions had no complaints with their orders, either. I suppose had I not been on a low-carb diet, I might have tried the beer. I was assured that it leaves little to be desired.
(4)Jennifer W.
I've been to this Red Rock a couple of times, and the food is consistently good. I had the almond crusted trout, which is excellent. On Monday I had the Buffalo Chicken sandwich. It was delicious, but just not quite as spicy as I'd hoped for/requested. Overall, I would give the food a 4 star ranking, but the service was so awful that I had to make my average score 3 stars. We had a group of 8 people, and one of the guys checked in on 4 Square on his phone. Through that he was offered $10 off a $10 (or more purchase) at Red Rock. He showed our server who hadn't heard of the offer, so she went to get her manager. The manager (Joaquim, I believe?) took a look at the coupon and said he wouldn't honor it. He hadn't seen it before and treated us like we were trying to scam our way out of $10. This was really irritating, considering we spent around $250 as a group - $10 would have been knocking about $1.50 off each meal. Not a big deal for a restaurant that is always busy and seems to be doing well. Our server never bothered to refill our drinks. Half of the table wasn't drinking beer - I don't know if she forgot about us soda drinkers, but I was pretty thirsty. She tired hard, but I feel like if a waitress can't keep up with drinks, she's not that great. Bottom line - the food is excellent, the management is terrible, and the servers are average.
(3)Parker S.
Surprisingly good beer. The food wasn't as good as the beer though. Not that it was bad, its just not great. I had the black bean burger which was nice. The pizza looked underwhelming.
(4)Patrick L.
Its beers on the whole don't rate as highly as a couple of the other SLC brewpubs, but I always enjoy the Red Rock whenever I take a snowboarding trip to Utah. Atmosphere is very "standard brewpub" - there are probably hundreds of brewpubs in the US that look exactly like this. Beer offerings are noted on the walls and on the menu. Perpetually crowded the two times I visited in February, 2009. Kind of an odd beer vibe, as many people did not seem to be drinking beer. Oh well, this is Utah after all. Still, this place is pleasant, clean, well-lit. Usually some decent-looking ladies milling around, always a plus in my book. Quality is mixed, probably due in large part to the Utah 4% limitation on drafts. Their limited-edition Reve, for example, is world-class. Their Junior IPA, on the other hand, suffers for being only 4%, as do a couple of the other beers. My advice, just stick to the styles that you feel can reasonably be accomplished with a 4% limitation, and you're fine. Service is efficient, amidst friendly minimalism. Reasonably well-versed as to the beers on offer. Selection is pretty good, you'll find a range of different styles. As I said above, though, be wary of attempts at styles that really shouldn't be limited to 4%. Food-wise, the Red Rock menu, to me, looks absolutely mouth-watering. All of the pub fare looks awesome; it's difficult to make a choice. Go ahead and choose - I've eaten here a number of times over the years, and unfortunately, whatever you choose never seems to be as good as it is represented on the menu. Decent, but not great. The RRBC is just a tad expensive by Utah standards. In S. Florida, I'd consider it "reasonable," but for Utah I'll bump it up to "a bit pricey," especially when you consider that all the drafts are 4%.
(3)Marycarol R.
Someone should tell them how to run a restaurant !! I would not return NO service in waiting area had to go to bar self serve and NO food or appetizer in the bar it's insane....
(1)R P.
Not amazing. Beer is just OK. It's Utah beer....can't expect much with 4% drafts. Food was decent and enjoyable. Our bartender didn't know anything about craftbeer which was a complete turn off.
(2)Kim C.
This is a solid choice if you are downtown. It's a little more of a walk than some other spots if you're starting at the Family History Library, better if you're starting from say the Radisson or Shilo. Not close at all to TRAX so if you've got someone with mobility issues, ask your hotel for a shuttle or cab. Actually, I think the bathroom is down stairs so in that case, you might just skip it. The food is reasonable. Not gourmet, but some bright spots exist, like the beer crackers (flatbread with cheese) on the appetizer menu. Consider the specials -- most times, if someone at the table had one of the specials, they were happy. The beverage selection is wide. They've got beers on tap and, more importantly, in bottles. If you're from out of town, read up on the liquor laws here. Best suggestion I ever heard was to have one solid bottled beer with a normal/high ABV, then switch to the tap for the night, so you'll never be too drunk. For this tactic, Red Rock has options. Alternatively, they've got a good spirit selection and make reasonable cocktails if beer is not your thing. The bad: you must get there early or late, or the wait is insane. It gets very busy and a lot of people come in large groups (and they won't seat a party of 5 or more, unless everyone is present -- can't blame em). The aforementioned downstairs bathroom. A couple meals here during a conference, and you're done. Everything is about 15% more than it should be given the quality.
(3)Max S.
I guess it is an ok place, but I will not be back. Food is below average, place is very busy and loud, and parking is hard to find. Beer is ok, though.
(3)Steve S.
I have been here previously for work and I have always wanted to come back someday to try out some of their beers. Well this weekend I had that chance. First of all, I like the place. It has a nice vibe to it and it is pretty mellow. The bartender was also a super cool guy and was rather knowledgeable too. The meal I had this time was a Smoked Turkey sandwich with a side of their horseradish mashed potatoes. I will tell you that I LOVE their little touch of adding the cranberry sauce on the sandwich too. It just works, and it works very well. As far as the beer goes, well, I had their Hefeweizen that night. Well, it was not a home run here. I drank it and it came off as very bland and watery. It didn't taste BAD, but it was just.... well, like I said, bland and unexceptional. Maybe I am being hard on it because I am a fan of a good Hefeweizen, but I would not order that particular selection again. I would however do the turkey sandwich again. That was good!
(3)Emmett M.
Beer ok, food ok, nice building and location
(3)Rick K.
I would not go back here again. I had the burger and it came in a pita bread. My fault for not reading the description thoroughly. The burger came well done, hence, dry. My friend had the walnut and potato pizza, not too good either.
(1)Tara W.
I definitely prefer this place to Squatters. The food was better here and the service was nicer. I got the rotisserie chicken with vegetables and mashed potatoes. Here's the thing- the mashed potatoes have horseradish in them. I guess if you like horseradish then you will like them, but I didn't. Everything else was great though! and the chicken was cooked perfectly. I didn't drink that night, but i've heard good things about the beer. My friend got the pizza of the day, and he liked it. I 'm more of a plain cheese kind of girl, so I didn't try it. The only downside is you have to go over a river and through the woods to get to a bathroom, which is a 1 person. Not the best idea for a ladies room.
(4)Holly J.
I guess there is a time and a place, but overall, I would say overrated.
(2)Superfly T.
Good homestyle brewed beer, and several tasty ale choices that get you around the prohibition style liquor laws. The food is typical bar grub, so I won't even go there. Anything they offer from the kitchen is very simple and has little character. Go here for beer.
(3)Marcus C.
We went here last night, service was good..got calamari (yummmmm. with awesome cocktail sc & garlic sc). For meals we got the chicken snitzel (or something like that) which was good but not amazing & the macadamia encrusted salmon which was good but i wasn't a fan of the dijon sauce (too sweet). The horseradish mashed potatoes were the best & so were our drinks (Elephino and the Walk About.. mmm). Overall we were satisfied and I'm heating up my leftovers as we speak. (i mean..as i type)
(4)Albert H.
Beautiful red brick structure with a warm, contemporary feel. You know you're in a brewpub without a doubt. Selection of beer offerings are displayed prominently in several locations. Nice outdoor seating on the streetside that is quite pleasant spring through fall. Service is prompt, professional, and friendly. My servers have always been on the ball regarding current seasonals on tap. Menu offers a few traditional pub favorites (the beer battered onion rings are the best in Utah I've ever had... by a longshot) as well as a few European style dishes. Food is exceptional. Red Rock's beer is, overall, quite average. Many of their beers have won GABF awards including their German style black ale (sold as a porter though), Oatmeal Stout, among others. Several that haven't won awards are spectacular as well, but some are quite plain and... well, boring. Some of the beers are pitched to the macro crowd almost too successfully. The Hefe-Weizen is pathetic - avoid it. Red Rock, along with Squatters around the corner, are both "must see" brewpubs when in Salt Lake City.
(4)Shawna K.
A bar with a diner counter style bar and barstools with no back. Things that make you go Hmmmm..... I am speculating that they do not want you to stay and get comfy and knock back a few! Which is a shame because I really did enjoy their beer and would normally have settled right in for a long winters day! Red Rock had a great vibe with tons of people milling about waiting for tables and the energy definitely seemed upbeat when we walked in. The music was pretty mediocre, but with the open kitchen and with the hustle and bustle around back and at the bar, I enjoyed the atmosphere. I enjoyed my beer even more and the pizza was great! I experimented with the girly beers and tried the Golden Halo and Honey Wheat. Both were better than I anticipated and with their selection of 12 various beers, I was tempted to get comfy and try all of them. But... With no back on my chair and too small of TV's, I just couldn't get settled. Sorry, Red Rock, I had to end our newfangled friendship too early!
(3)Steve S.
Red Rock you get one more star from me just for the Griswald Ale. In the past the Griswald was subject to the dumb Utah liquor laws and tasted good but watered down.Now that the State has finally got with the times, I can enjoy a Griswald after tubing at Gorgoza in the bottle at 7%. The Griswald has a nice bite to it now and it does not take 2 pitchers just to get the beer goggles going. You have to bring your wallet, at $7 bucks a pop it starts to add up. Mr. Griswald I will see you next year. That's my story..
(4)Karen S.
We went here late, mostly looking for a treat after a concert. It was nice that they were open later than most of all the other restaurants around and they didn't make us feel guilty about ordering food right near the end of the kitchen time. I ordered the bread pudding because it looked unique. It was ok. Not my favorite. Sort of like french toast with a more butterscotch-y glaze syrup. The onion rings were gigantic and pretty tasty if you an onion fan, which I am. The coating was a softer, bread-y stuff so they didn't just have that 'fried food' taste that is so often the main flavor of an onion ring. Not sure I'd seek this out for my next outing, but if I ended up there, I'd have some more onion rings, and maybe try out that root beer.
(3)Andrew S.
The first time I ever visited Red Rock was in the summer of 1998. I had just moved to Salt Lake City and I was surprised to find a brew pub here. I quickly learned that all the talk about liquor, beer and wine in Utah is just that, talk. They have it all here and good brew pubs are just the tip of the iceberg. Red Rock is great. The beers are awesome with their porter always hitting the spot and the food is above average and beats the chain places hands down. However, I take off a star for the noise level. It can be very crowded with long waits and the noise carries here. It can be deafening at times. They don't take reservations, so just be prepared if you come after 5pm. From the Pizza's baked in the wood fired oven to the New York Steak Sandwich smothered in cheese you will always find something good here. There is always a pizza special and a fish sandwich special. The pizza specials can be a bit daring at times and seem like the chef's whim on toppings. All of the Creme Soda's and orange soda's sold are also brewed on site for those who don't want a beer. Now why would you not want a beer?
(4)Dan M.
This is the best of the downtown Salt Lake brew pubs. Great beer, great food, and the thing that separates them from the competition, great service!
(4)Johnny A.
My second favorite brewery in Salt Lake. The food is excellent and the beer selection is great.
(4)David I.
Went on a Tue night. It was fairly busy, which is a good sign. My buddy ordered the New York steak salad and was quite pleased. I got the New York steak. No salad to get in the way. It came with some type of Gorgonzola butter, I believe. Anytime you add butter to a nice steak, you've probably got me. The steak was quite good. It also arrived with asparagus, which I equate with class. It would be even better if I liked asparagus, because that's better for you than buttered steak, right? I had 2 of the beers, the Amber Ale & Latzenbier. Both of them were fine brews, served cool not cold. I'd definitely recommend this place. The menu was very long for a brewpub. I might have to go back & try a pizza (with beer, of course).
(4)Pat K.
Different feel than squatters, same mediocre music. It has a peculiar feel for a pub. The sit down counter versus bar areas just made me feel like I was at remodeled Denny's breakfast house versus a pub. As for selection of beers, they do a good job. Everyone can find what they are looking for flavor wise. The 3.2% legal limit ensures no one is going to lose control. The food was good. Ive been several times, and each time same thing, odd environment with staff doing adequate job of making us feel welcome and serving good food and drink. Good, not remarkable.
(3)Montain B.
Ok at best... Beer quality ok. The food is over priced and pretentious. I ordered the grinder, not a great choice. Min seasoning, bland, under cooked crust and cold sides all around the table. Unfortunately, they will not get my money again. Next time we will walk a couple blocks up the street to Squatters for better beer and better food.
(3)Ryan E.
Not thrilled to have us :/
(2)Mariah C.
When it comes to good food and beer, this place is as consistent as it gets in a sit-down, non-pub, way. The atmosphere is nice enough for a date but causal enough for a night out with friends. Some of the pastas are hit and miss. The things that are always good - the flat iron steak, onion rings, and sandwiches.
(4)Sarah H.
This place is completely OVERRATED. I have had many friends/family from the area recommend this place. I went once a few years ago and will never step foot in there again. The pizza I had was arguably the worst I have ever had. It was dark and loud too. Maybe I had too high of hopes, but this place was a complete disappointment. There are MUCH better establishments in SLC that are a must to try.
(1)M O.
Portions are generous, prices reasonable. Had the fried seafood sampler. Fried food is always bland. This was better than average, but still fried food. I would give it a 3.5 stars if I could.
(4)Emily H.
I love pub food, especially if that pub serves really great onion rings. Only problem is, like others have mentioned, the food is good but not outstanding. Calamari wasn't the best I've had, and my Red Rock Burger didn't nearly live up to its potential. Glad I didn't spend $17 for the New York steak sandwich--I'd have been really upset had that been a disappointment! Husband ordered the roast chicken, which was tender and juicy, but I didn't think the potatoes were that spectacular. For what you get, it's a bit overpriced. Step up a notch with the food and you might get another star.
(3)Emilie D.
Irresistibly good food and fun ambiance. This place is a crowd pleaser and has seriously delicious food! The caprese sandwich is a favorite, but all other menu items I have tried have never disappointed. I highly recommend this place. Parking is a real problem though.
(5)Alexa Z.
There's nothing better than a refreshing cold beer to go with your meal. The beer list is rotating, so you've got to check out one of the boards for the fare of the day. Don't know which to try, just ask your server because they're very knowledgable about the selection. The homemade root beer was good too if you're not a beer drinker. My favorite things are meat, beer, and melted cheese.... so when I saw the Steak Sandwich, I had to order it. Very good! Lots of slices of medium-rare steak, full of flavor, and topped with bubbly melted cheese. You can't go wrong! Pesto, Goat Cheese Salad had a lot going on - a sauce here, a vinegarette here - a little kitchen sink, but came together surprisingly well. Horseradish mash potatoes -- good but not overly amazing. Beer Battered Onion Rings -- as big as my face!! Scampi -- the garlic-butter was classic but I just could not get over how overcooked they were. Soft-shell Crab Appetizer -- this was a special and I was so excited to have it since I love soft shell crab, but it ended up being a little to fishy-fishy smelling and tasting. A good place for a beer, but the food unfortunately doesn't stand up to the drinks.
(3)Ed Z.
Great food, beer and atmosphere. This place is a little quieter than some other local brewpubs, and in my opinion the food is better than most brewpubs. You have to deal with the local laws about beer alcohol content of 3.2%, but they still have a great selection and some great brews. And they do offer a full bar as well.
(5)Dolores G.
After a Saturday afternoon of movies at The Gateway, I decided to walk and see what kind of "trouble" I could get into in SLC. As I turned the corner, Red Rock peered at me, so I stepped in and claimed a seat at the bar. I asked the waitress for my beer options and instead of handing me a beer menu she told me "The list is behind you." Wow it's a good think my contacts were in right because I had to work to read my options listed at the back of the room. Mentioning to her that I was interested in an IPA she recommended Elephant, their Double IPA. It was tasty but relative to the Double IPA their neighbors at Squatters have this did not pack the same flavorful punch. Asking for a menu I glanced over it a few times and glared at the specials on the chalkboard. Their appetizer special of jalapeno bacon wrapped shrimp stuffed with Roquefort sounded tasty (heck you can hardly go wrong with anything wrapped in bacon), and I ordered a house dinner salad. The shrimp were very good and slightly spicy. I squeezed a little lemon over them and placed them on the salad (which came dressed with their house dressing). The salad itself was just ok nothing of note. Upon finishing my one beer and my dinner I decided, I didn't want to stay for another (strange becasue I am usually a more than one beer kinda person.) I would stop in again...
(3)Nancy M.
Of course i like this place, it has a patio and is right downtown. We were lucky to get seated on the patio on a Friday night but it was very relaxing and gave us a great start for our evening in downtown Salt Lake. We had a salad before the meal which was very ordinary but the rest of the meal was great. We had tasty scallops and a vegetation dish that was to die for. I thought there was lots of variety for this type of restaurant and it was a good value for us. The wait staff was great and explained the menu well. I would recommend it although I don't ever sit inside on a summer night.
(4)Rhi C.
Great place! Came through late after traveling and received great service. Awesome beer, root beer and food! Even bought some bottles of the holiday brew to take cross-country with us. Wish we could have stayed longer.
(5)Catherine A.
Food's ok. Better for the beer and ambiance. Good for a group.
(3)Candace R.
Once we got in to SLC, we walked around our hotel for a bit to find a place for dinner and settled on here. There was a bit of a wait, but we didn't mind. Once we were seated, we shared an order of onion rings and mozzarella sticks, which were pretty good. I ended up getting a jack mormon to drink, and the turkey sandwich (with cranberry sauce, a combination I'm obsessed with). Everything about the sandwich was very fresh and really good. Everyone seemed pleased with their meals, the service was good, and the price was worth the experience.
(4)Bill O.
A great brewery in Utah (again, who woulda thunk?) About the same quality of beverage as Squatters, and definitely the same bland menu of Squatters (and every other restaurant in Utah). But, like Squatters, a must do if you happen to get stuck in SLC.
(4)Karen E.
This is my first post and I wish I could give negative stars. This was the worst experience I've had a restaurant in a long time. Last weekend a group of my friends came from around the country for a ski weekend in Park City. We decided to have one last meal together and chose Red Rock as we had visited there in the past. BIG MISTAKE! The hostess was excessively rude when we asked for a table and exclaimed that we would need our entire group to be there before giving us a buzzer. That was fine (our entire party was there in less than 5min) until she starting giving other groups buzzers without their party being complete. We moved to the bar to enjoy some drinks while patiently waiting. The restaurant was fairly empty and there was a large table (that would have fit our party) that was empty for 30min and only had 4 people by the time we left. We watched multiple other large parties (though smaller than ours) get seated with no effort to make sure tables were set aside so we could be seated. The last straw was getting kicked out of our seats at the bar by the hostess after being told we had to be seated there. Once again, it wouldn't have been a big deal if the hostess had not been extremely rude! We were so insulted that we left (after our wait of almost an hour) and went down to Buca di Beppo (who were extremely nice and seated us right away!) Our food last time was only mediocre so there's no point in being treated poorly. We are group of young professionals... I can't imagine how they treat others!
(1)Matt J.
I love Red Rock...good food and really good beer. They are my favorite provider of micro brews in the SLC area. Plus you can't get their beer outside of the restaurant, so that makes it worth going as well. The service is good and the atmosphere is cool. They do get pretty busy on weekends so make sure and show up early.
(4)Demitri R.
I stopped in here when i was in Salt Lake City overnight. Boy Im GLAD I DID. Upon Entering i was greeted right away. And taken to my table. Even though it was busy, My Waitress never forgot about me. She helped me find a nice tasty beer i never had before. Try The Raspberry wheat. I had the Spaghetti with Italian Sausage. Delicious and the Garlic Bread wasnt over done either. To Top it off i had Bread Pudding with Ice Cream and it was over the top delicious. I have nothing but good to say about Red Rock. And Next time im in Salt Lake i will be stopping by.
(5)Lisa G.
We ordered the Cajun Tiger Shrimp and the Beer Cracker (flat bread with gorgonzola cheese and sage), and of course vodka, beer, and wine. The Cajun Tiger shrimp was more like Cajun popcorn shrimp. The flatbread really was a cracker, but tasty. The Amber Ale and Old Vine red (don't remember the name) were delish! Overall, I'm not impressed. We didn't get charged for the shrimp. On the slip the waitress wrote we didn't like them because they're "NOT THE BIG ONES".
(2)Marty S.
One of my favorite stops when I'm on the road in SLC. Get the sausage pizza and a beer!
(4)Lindsey G.
The last two times I've been to Red Rock, I've left feeling disappointed. The halibut was deep-fried with no flavor and the potatoes were obviously instant potatoes that had been disguised by too much horseradish. Long story short, too much money for subpar dishes.
(2)Shon H.
Went to Red Rock on a Friday Night after a long day of working. I was in the mood for Fish and Chips. I should have just stuck to beer. The Fish was over priced, and not the best I had ever had - But I am kind of a seafood snob, maybe this is because I spent so many years in the pacific northwest and was spoiled when I was in Seattle and wanted to enjoy some Ivars Clam Chowder and Fish and Chips. The Fries were really good to munch on The Cole Slaw... well, have you ever bit into something thinking it would taste like one thing, but it ended up tasting totally different. Avoid the Slaw. You will be happy you did. The Beer selection was excellent.
(2)Eric X.
Visited in Feb, 2009; Jan, 2010; Feb, 2010. Not a bad little brewery! The beer offerings are a great local selection and the food is one step up from the usual brewery selection. Service is decent, but the could use some acoustical insulation to cut down on the noise. I'm sure I'll visit again, and I'm sure that you wouldn't mind visiting either.
(3)Belange H.
Great Food and beer. Weekends are crowded so expect a two hour dinner. Parking can be a pain too, but then again it is downtown. Try the flat iron steak with fried onions on top and the mashed potatoes. *drools* worth every penny!
(4)Michael V.
My colleagues and I found the food here to be mediocre, but sitting outside enjoying the craft beers was a pleasure.
(3)Sarah C.
I've gone to Red Rock many, many, many times and I've been rather unhappy with it the past few times despite past excellent experiences. I, for one, appreciate the crowd which is always sensible and fun... nothing ruins a meal like a crowd of children or bachelorette partiers and RR is a mature (but not doddery or stuck-up) crowd. Finding that the schnitzel has MSG in its gravy last year was a real shock... especially the 3 day migraine it gave me, but I kept going because overall, apart from the MSG encounter, it's been a good restaurant. Not great, but pretty good and solid for going out with picky friends or nights when I just want to relax with some pub food and beer. I would suggest NOT getting a fish dish as all three of us last night got fish dishes, and all were either boring or bad.... the halibut dishes being boring and the Ahi being bad. While it has been a while since I have seen it around, stay FAR AWAY from the smoked beer (whose actual name escapes me) as it tastes like a regular ale with liquid smoke poured in. Not. Fun. I would, however, suggest getting the portobello (spelling?) mushroom appetizer, or pretty much any appetizer actually. The flatiron steak is also quite yummy, as are any of the burgers. The salad with goat cheese is my usual order, and is surprisingly satisfying for a salad...probably due to the heaps of delicious goat cheese. The beers are all excellent minus the above mentioned deviant. The blonde is probably the best when eating a full meal, the stouts (cream or oatmeal, both are good) best when you're there for the beer and company.
(3)James P.
Lots of great eating options. For starters, begin with the Bruschetta or even the Four Cheese Pizza - They're fantastic. To eat, there are several that are my favorites; New York Steak Salad, French Onion Steak Sandwich, Flat Iron Steak or the Fish and Chips - All are great!
(4)Kathleen C.
They serve good food, especially their horseradisch mashed potatoes. I make them with horseradish too ever since I had them here, yummie. The atmosphere was not really my cup of tea. We were surrounded by an extremely loud and young crowd drinking shots in between courses. We could barely talk to each other. The food was reasonably priced, but drinks were rather expensive. I might come back here, though I think I would try some place else next time in SLC
(3)Spencer P.
I went to RRBC with a friend last night. I had the Roasted turkey sandwich and it was okay, but left something to be desired in the flavor department. Friend had the Parmesan crusted halibut and it was much better. I tasted both the house Cream Soda and Root Beer and they were both excellent. I felt that the price was a bit high for what I got though.
(2)melissa r.
Oh my god this place was so legit. Great beers brewed there, incredible staff, cool location and fantastic food. Our server was Randon, totally cool guy. Helped us with a local coffee shop to go to in the morning. We sampled a variety of the beers, I liked the Hefeweizen and my husband like the Dunkel Weizen (sp?). Huge selection, we tried 5 different types on tap. Also brew their own root beer, but we didn't get a chance for that. We ordered the beer chip appetizer, delicious! For our meals we had chicken schnitzel (not typical German schnitzel, but great none the less) and macadamia-crusted salmon. Oh my god, so good. We got there late also, about 10:00, they start last call around 11. They didn't rush us, just told us that it's last call and if we'd like mroe beer to order it now. So we ordered a growler of the hefeweizen to go. Food didn't taste bad or any less fresh than I was hoping for because it was so late, either. Great place, give it a try!
(5)Kate C.
Yummy food but you're gonna pay for it! I had some sort of steak salad which exceeded my expectations (I usually hate salads of any sort) BUT it cost me $16!!! Don't get me wrong, I have expensive taste and am used to spending money for good food but it still hurt a little when I paid at the end. Salad+Beer Sampler+Soup+Tip for expensive food= big chunk of money. In my head, the salad should have been slightly cheaper... maybe $11ish. Anyways, I absolutely loved it! I would go back... but next time I will make sure to check my bank account first.
(4)Rebecca F.
The food was amazing! The service was ok. Granted they were packed! But the wait staff was rushed and sloppy and our bruschetta didn't come out until we asked a second time and at the same time as our entrees. That being said, when it DID come out it was the most delicious I have ever tasted! Warm grilled goat cheese, roasted garlic, sundried tomatoes, basil. For my main I had the dynamite warm shrimp salad. It was so good I went back a second night - and again had to get the bruschetta. Try it!
(4)Jeff A.
Wow! The fish sandwich special is always my go to. The seasonal microbrews are excellent and memorable. One of my favorite spots for lunch or dinner. Recommended!
(4)Dan T.
Things I love about this place: - The Beer - Hot Wings, extra sauce - Calamari w/Aioli Sauce - French Onion Soup (a must try), I get this every time. Never tire of it. - Chicken Schnitzel, a little buttery, but way good. - Rotisserie Chicken rules Please eat here. It creates joy in the world. I'll see you there.
(5)Mike J.
Really good Brew Pub, unfortunately hampered by Utah liquor laws. I ordered an IPA Junior, had to ask what a Junior was. As explained by the waiter, it was an IPA without enough alcohol in it. Poopsie and I enjoyed the food and we thought the menu was pretty extensive and imaginative for a Brew Pub. We recommended this place to a couple of other people we were traveling with.
(4)Steve S.
My favorite bew pub in Salt Lake. I don't go downtown much other than for sports and the location is convenient for my park for free plan. The amber ale has been my favorite brew and the pepperoni pizza is very good.
(5)Yvette B.
We went here on a busy event weekend, and it was a Sunday, so our choices were limited. The place was packed, so we tried to be lax about getting less than great service, however, I don't think this place has a high standard for service to begin with. First, our bartender took FOREVER to even greet us and walked buy us several times before even acknowledging our existence. Also, our server brought several other people drinks that had ordered after us, after telling us probably three times that she would be RIGHT BACK with our refills. We expected her to at least say something like, "sorry I'm really busy tonight and apologize for taking so long, etc." but she barely even said anything at all to us. Additionally, the grooming habits of many of the staff were questionable. The food was decent, but I have no interest in going back.
(2)Joe P.
Tuna sandwich was average. Service was fine.
(3)Rich B.
I tried a couple of the beers here - the Rauch Bier was my favourite. The Hefe was not quite there - a little insipid. The pizza is cooked in a brick oven. Mine was very tasty, with lots of fresh basil and a great thin base - not too crispy - but slightly skimping on the toppings given the size. The house salad was very good - the dressing was way better than the standard ranch/caesar kind of fare and it came with a hunk of a delicious, soft, malty, crusty bread that is apparently baked just round the corner. The big let down in Red Rock is the atmosphere. It's just a bit too big and open. The wooden furniture is just a bit too discount pine warehouse and the lighting seems just a bit too bright for a pub. I think it's probably getting to the age where it needs a facelift, especially compared to other similar establishments in the area.
(3)Barbara B.
We spent the afternoon playing tourist downtown and wanted something good, quick and nearby. I found Red Rock Brewery on Yelp (ALWAYS my to-go for new spots now) and dropped in for dinner. Not disappointed--it was exactly what we wanted. We both had the delicious amber ale, I ordered the shrimp spinach salad and hubby had the portabella sandwich. Yum, yum. My salad combined unusual tidbits which added up to a delicious combination--grilled shrimp, feta, grapefruit, pistachios, roasted sweet potato, tossed with a creamy vinaigrette. The service could not have been better---the place was packed, and the waitress who was assigned to our area was swamped with two large crowds. Another employee noticed this and immediately took over, delivering drinks and taking our food orders promptly. FIVE STARS FOR FRIENDLY STAFF--they didn't hover, but came back frequently to check on us.
(4)Maggie P.
Best brews and food! Saturday brunch is the best ever! cheap drinks and great brunch specials.
(5)Scott R.
There isn't a better way to start your Saturday, then brunch at Red Rock. All brunch menu items are under $10 dollars. I have tried everything on the menu and loved them all. There breakfast potatoes are great. And the reason I love brunch the most here? Saturday $2.00 mimosas and bloody Mary's. It's making me hungry just thinking about it. I can't wait for Saturday.
(5)Romain C.
went here for the halibut fish and chips and of course for the oatmeal stout. i was disappointed. for a $20 fish and chips, i expected it to be bangin. the fish was halibut but it was cut too thick and the batter was sooo in need of seasoning or a new recipe. but dalton was a great server. great atmosphere to hangout.
(3)sybril s.
Beer and food's OK. Not great but not bad of a place to go hang out with a large group of friends grabbing a few beers to drink. Normal brewery restaurant, nothing stood out to get mentioned aside from the friend staff.
(3)Mike H.
My first experience at Red Rock was great. Just the right amount of service, the mushroom polenta was delicious and the Hefe was perfect.
(4)Zoe Z.
WoW! best Fried green tomatoes I have EVER had. breaded and fried to perfection, served with tartar and cocktail sauce..sooo yummy. we tried a few of their house beers, I don't recall the names but they were awesome as well.
(5)Ken C.
The first time I went here I was very underwhelmed. The second time, on a Tuesday night, it was awesome! For a Tuesday night it was unbelievably busy but I can see why. I had the warm shrimp salad - FANTASTIC!!!!! Clearly this is a an SLC favorite and for good reason.
(4)Craig F.
Good solid beers, good food. But the service is a hit or miss, mostly miss. This location is probably the worst of Red Rock locations. Go to there Fashion Place Mall location for great service.
(3)art s.
Nice space. Had 3 of the Blonde Ales and had no complaints. Food seemed solid, too, but we were pretty hungry so most anything would have hit the spot. Wish they had more TVs. Wouldn't say it's the best place to go for Sat / Sun football viewing.
(3)Peter B.
Great food. Quick service. Even during heavy lunch. Came here for a quick bite before our flight was taking off at the SLC. Extensive menu made it easy to choose an excellent soup and sandwich combo and it all came very quickly even though the place was packed with business people on their lunch break. If I lived in Salt Lake City, I would have come here for a beer in the evening, too, because they had a very impressive beer list. Loved it!
(5)Michael K.
Great brewery with excellent food! Walking into this modern busy place (it doesn't seem to matter what night I'm there...it's even busy on a Sunday night!), you immediately see award after award for the brewery's beers. My personal favorites are the Nut Brown and the Oatmeal Stout. I've also heard great reviews of the Amber ale from friends. However, what's surprising is the quality of the food. The menu is mixed, from standard bar/brewery food (onion rings, burgers, etc) to rather creative items not expected at a brewery (smoked red trout club, hearts of palm & bay shrimp salad). And it's all great. A fun, albeit not the healthiest appetizer, is the Beer Cracker. For meals, my friends have always loved the wood-fired pizzas. Anyone who's ordered the pork tenderloin has always finished it with a smile of satisfaction on their face. But for me, there's only one dish, the chicken schnitzel. Seeing this on the menu in my first visit to this restaurant, my interest was piqued (rare to see this item on a menu)...and I wasn't disappointed. A large portion of tenderized chicken breast is tender and juicy, lightly breaded, and the melting of Swiss & Gruyere cheeses mixes with the sautee on the chicken. This dish is simply phenomenal. As it's an odd item to order, others at dinner with me have always asked for a bite of my dish...then asked for another bite. It's simply delicious...and pares well with a good beer, especially after a long day of skiing. The price for food is good, probably average $12-16, for very quality food, and good-sized portions. The only downside has been inconsistent service...several times good service, but the last two times, our server disappeared and couldn't be found when it was time for the bill. Most recently, this was frustrating, and unexpected, as we had a table of 12, which with decent service, should yield a large tip. However, the wrong dinner was brought out for one of my party (and nothing comped, as she waited an extra 10 minutes for her food), and several beers ordered were forgotten. Additionally, our water was refilled once in roughly an hour or so of dinner. Waiting for our waiter to reappear at his leisure, we began to worry about making our flight out of town (though this restaurant is conveniently very close to the airport). Very sad that such good food and beer could be negated by sloppy, careless service. Overall, still a great restaurant. Would recommend sitting at the bar, as never had a problem with service when seated there.
(4)Raquel S.
I love eating here never had anything on the menu I haven't enjoyed. The baked cheese dip with bread is so yummy. Love it.
(4)Joe F.
So the drinking laws are either a myth or a thing of the past. Adult beverages are allowed in this culinary-ily conservative town but they might not as well be. None of the beers were very interesting but just coming from Portland may have biased us extremely harshly. The service was fine but the food was some of the most uninspired fare I may have ever had. This place, among all the others on this street, takes blandness to a level not seen since England made colonies on our eastern shores. Really, if you have to eat something, keep driving or cook your own food. It is that bad and that bland.
(1)Jack W.
What to do when you're in a strange land of only (or mostly) white people and want some comfort food, along with an adult beverage? Head to Red Rock of course. This was only my second visit to the fair state of Utah, and the combination (or requirements) of having food to have a drink, at least the first time around was confusing/frustrating. This time not so hard - you can actually order a drink in a bar/pub/brewery without having food. What a concept! The brews on tap were impressive, good mix of styles from Wheat to IPA. Food was OK. My first meal was a pizza at lunch. Crust was cracker thin (I like), sauce on the sweet side (I don't like) and light on the cheese (OK). Dinner was better, the chopped salad was very good, fish & chips very to middle. The weird part was we had wine with dinner, didn't finish the bottle, but they let us take it with us - what's wrong with this picture?
(3)Brianne H.
I've been to this location twice and the one in Park City once. To be honest, I haven't been overly impressed with their food. I have yet to find an entree that is excellent (I have tried the pizza, the steak, and the spaghetti), and they are quite pricey for not being excellent. However, they are getting a 3 instead of a 2 because they have the best Bruschetta I have ever tasted. Crispy slices of bread with roasted garlic, goat cheese, and a tomatoes, basil, and oil mixture. It is sooooo good. I usually don't really like goat cheese, but theirs isn't overpowering...it is a nice compliment to the other flavors in the dish. It is $10 though so be prepared to pay for that yummy-ness.
(3)Andrew N.
Blah. I really can't say anything more descriptive here. If you want to go to a truly uninspired brewpub that seems to push their beers too quickly through the process, eat poorly seasoned and somewhat expensive food, this is the place. I had the crusted trout which was dry, the calamari that was chewy and crappily (is that a word) seasoned, and two attempts at beer that was mediocre at best. Both their seasonal fall beer, and the oatmeal stout had that just too new taste with way too much carbonation.. I didn't realize I had ordered a beer flavored soda when trying these drinks. I will not be returning.
(2)Brian H.
Love Red Rock, great people, great service, great food, and most importantly great BEER! Highly recommend this place at any of their locations: Park City, Salt Lake, or Fashion Place Mall.
(4)Kelsey K.
This place was legitimate. Especially for a brew pub. They had pretty good beer. - The hef was tasty, but served with a lemon... -IPA was awesome, very hoppy, good Flavor at 8%. This was a restaurant/ bar. I wouldn't take kids there, but I would have lunch with my mom. Classy interior with cool stuff on the wall. We were there early in the evening. They had the NBA finals game on a few tv's that seemed visible from most of the place. The sandwiches were decently priced and the service was great. Living in Portland I have seen my share of brew pubs and I would go here again.
(4)Jesse F.
Amazing food, especially the fish and chips! Wish I could have tried the beers!
(4)Josh S.
One of my favorite places to go for a quick bite when I am in Salt Lake. The beer is cold and tasty and the food is good. Fish and Chips are my favorite thing to get here. Parking sucks but that's what you get when your in the City
(4)Ken V.
location...location...location. That's the primary reason to hit Red Rock before a game or concert. Other than that...not a lot to recommend. Food is pub unexceptional. Service is a par by SLC standards.
(3)Tim K.
Awesome place. Legit steak sandwich. Always had good food when I've been.
(4)Kathie R.
I was disappointed as my memories of the Red Rock brewpub in Denver were so sweet a few years ago. Here in SLC, they only had a few beers on draft. The double IPA I had was good, especially if you are a hop-head like me. I had a ceasar salad with the wild salmon on top, which was hard to mess up, and very good. My companion's fish and chips and chicken parm were not so up to par unfortunately. And my main beef is with the service. It was a weeknight and not at all busy, and we had to wait about 10 minutes for our beers. What up with dat? Service was inattentive throughout the meal. On Saturday night, there was an hour wait, so we came back later in the week. It never ceases to amaze me how people will wait an HOUR for mediocre food!
(3)Chef J.
Great brewery. Has a great menu that encompasses many different things. From traditional pub fare to schnitzel and trout. The beer is great. I have tried nearly every beer they offer here (at least to my knowledge) and they are all great. Been to many breweries in the NW and this place rivals them all.
(4)James P.
Onion rings were great and food was great overall. Just a bit salty. Great environment.
(4)Brendan S.
Good food and great atmosphere. The pizzas are good. The sandwiches are often excellent though some people do not like that many come in pitas. Some favorites are the chicken and pesto pizza, the trout club, the french onion soup, and the french onion sandwich. The beer is always good and the service generally average or above.
(4)Fred B.
Good food and beer. Always come here when I am in town.
(4)Josh B.
Great stuff. I need to go back again soon and try their crab cakes. I think the person next to us had ordered some. Ask for some of their homemade buttermilk ranch to dip the onion rings in. Sometimes parking is slim.
(4)Jenni S.
I just love Red Rock! They have a lot of great beers. My favorites include the Harvest Ale and full-strength Elephino double IPA. But where they really shine is the food. I've had so many awesome meals here. My favorite is the Wild Mushroom Polenta and the Bread Pudding for dessert is sooo good! My guy loves the Fish and Chips and says they are the best he's had, which is saying something. He's doesn't drink alcohol, but loves the Root Beer they brew there. Try the fried green tomatoes appetizer, warm goat cheese salad, or a wood-fired pizza. I've also had dinner there on St Patrick's Day a few times and thoroughly enjoyed the corned beef and cabbage special they usually run. Comes complete with potatoes and a side of horseradish! Recently tried the brunch and enjoyed that too. My experience here has always been consistent. Great food, service, and beer.
(5)Brian A.
Good Food, not great. Some of their sandwiches are great. They do use fresh ingredients. If you go there try one of their specials, that is usually where I get the best food.
(4)Brinley F.
Red Rock gets a 5/5 for brewing a beer in honor of my family clan. The Fröhlich Pils is just as delightful and lighthearted as our last name (it means happy in German)! I feel honored to raise this one up. Even my dad, who is LDS, was stoked about it . Food is good too. The Prosciutto Wrapped Tomatoes & Fresh Mozzarella is my favorite appetizer, the dijon viniagrette is the bomb. Always satisfied when I eat here!
(5)Angelica R.
I came here for brunch on a Sunday, and was completely un-enchanted. There wasn't a wait, which was nice. The atmosphere is great, the restaurant is clean. Our server was lack luster and seemed grumpy, it was slow and regardless of that fact it was a good ten minutes before we got any drinks. The food was sub par, the service bummed me out. It was overpriced for what it was. It would take a lot for me to go back here.
(2)Alessandro V.
Pros: 1. Excellent location (downtown Salt Lake) 2. Calm, social atmosphere (mostly bachelors) 3. Diverse menu (ranging from sandwiches to pizzas, from salads to pasta) 4. Wide range of beverages (mostly local beers) 5. Professional waiters (polite and efficient) Cons: 1. Extremely limited parking (a cramped lot with less than a dozen spots) 2. Not family friendly (in essence a bar that serves food) 3. Mediocre food (other than the pizzas and some burgers, most is bland) 4. Long waits (packed with people) 5. Limited demographic (most customers are young males)
(3)Dan M.
Beer is average, but the food menu is quite extensive for what you would expect at a brewery. I really enjoyed the black bean burger and got it with the chefs veggies of the day (broccoli) so it made for a great pairing and left me more calories for beer. The Elephino is definitely one of their better ones and j like the BobCat Brown too.
(4)Sheri F.
Decent food and decent service in a bar atmosphere with wood fired pizza, burgers, salads, sandwiches and some surf and turf. Came here multiple times for lunch when I worked nearby. Stopped in again while on a trip. Ordered the marlin sandwich. Really great sandwich, especially for flown in seafood. I'd recommend trying one of their pizzas, the New York steak salad, pork salad or the halibut fish 'n chips. They have a kids menu, but I've never seen kids here. This is basically a bar with seating for dining as well. Clueless about the alcohol situation but I've had the homemade root beer and it's great. My friends told me the beer was on point. I stopped in once for a drink with someone and the server recognized me from coming over all the time for lunch, so he comped our drinks. Right on. Parking is terrible. Not much of it and it's paid only. They do offer valet. Food: 4 Service: 4 Parking: 2 Ambiance: 3
(4)Meagan B.
Redrock is okay. Nothing blows me away, but I don't dislike it either. I did really enjoy their fried green tomatoes, if they still have those. We've been a few times, each time the service was good, and we had no issues. I would personally go to the one at Fashion Place simply because there is free parking.
(3)Brandon W.
Food and service was great. Waiter knew his beers and good pairings with foods. Had a Kobe burger - best burger I've ever had. Started meal with pork slider - amazing.
(5)Melissa T.
The French Onion Steak Sandwich still rocks the freaking house here. This steak sandwich ($17) is big enough to have two grown hungry men do a splitter. (see attached picture of what a half order looks like). Sliced steak (that is deliciously seasoned) & caramelized onions are sandwiched between two slices of toasted sourdough bread. Finish it off with melted Gruyere & mozzarella cheese and throw in a side of french onion soup broth for dipping. Pure sandwich genius. Be warned... new recipe for the fries and the jury is still out with the crew. However, I like the new fries better. More crispy then the old thicker steak fries (which have that mushy interior). I also love love love the Warm Shrimp Salad here. You can't help feeling so healthy after eating it. You do know that watercress is the new superfood, right?? Imagine Sauteed shrimp, watercress, spinach, roasted sweet potatoes, grapefruit, toasted pistachios & Gorgonzola cheese with a light and creamy lemon dressing. It costs a steep $14 but it is worth it. The unsweetened ice tea here is the real deal and not from a machine. You can taste the fresh brewedness and my glass was never empty. The service here is always friendly and on point. This is the kinda place that has been a part of downtown Salt Lake since I can remember. I can count on coming here for a good meal and lots of laughs with friends.
(5)Mike S.
Had lunch today.. Place was ok.. Staff friendly, good atmosphere, food so so... Beer good. I'd say the menu needs some work... Nothing stood out, took us a while to figure out what we wanted. Would I go back? So many restaurants in that area, if I'm back in salt lake... No.
(3)Mandee R.
We have been to this location a few times while in town for some conventions. The place is always super busy and the crowd is a little of everyone enjoying the food and drinks. We have never ordered anything bad. Some things have been okay but for the most part, the food is on point. The beer is wonderful and I'm not a beer person. I would highly suggest the pork belly sliders off the app menu. Order two and maybe a side salad and call it a meal. PORK BELLY SLIDERS are where it is at for sure! So good and the slaw that it is served on is perfectly lightly dressed with a kick of heat at the end.
(4)Eric O.
Really really good food! I didn't expect to find this level of artistry at a brewery, let alone one in Salt Lake City! Warm Shrimp Salad Wild Mushroom Pizza Plain Spaghetti All were very well made and utterly true to their conceptual underpinnings. This kitchen is inspired.
(5)Robert F.
This was a lovely little place. They seemed to be a little proud of themselves which seems to be a common theme for the gastropub scene. I ordered an Alaskan Cod fillet grilled with an amazing cream sauce, and blanched spinach. So I will admit that historically I am not a fan of cooked spinach... but this was phenomenal. The fish was extremely good as well. The beer... So this is what the place is there for. And I tried them all (a difficult feat as Utah has some funky liquor laws such as only two drinks in front of a person at a time.) They ranged pretty much from mediocre to bad. This was seriously disappointing as I wasn't necessarily there because of hunger. You can check my Untapped for those reviews. The long and the short they got all of their stars for service and food. And lost a few due to beer and pricing. I believe that is as fair as I can make it on Yelp. Thank you for reading.
(3)Chris H.
Classy food, classy people, great location (I live next to it, don't stalk me) the waiters are helpful and decent prices. My friend says their alcohol selection is great too!
(5)Cathy B.
Loud. SLOW service. Meh food. Unusually good beer!
(2)Tedi D.
Good drinks. The food was just ok. Had the chicken schnitzel that was average. The service was really lacking. Plus they have a free parking lot in the back.
(3)David E.
Meh. I love the environment and the service was great but the food just wasn't that good. I had the bbq pork tenderloin sandwich and it just had no flavor. I'll try them again and see if the other options are better.
(3)Lauren K.
Boo. Bad service, impossible to get refills, and once the food finally arrived it was clear it had been waiting to be delivered to us for 10+ minutes. The waitress never addressed the long wait for everything. Not going back.
(1)Janel P.
Awesome menu with a variety. All of the apps and deserts are fantastic. Spicy pickles were different but I couldn't stop eating them. The onion rings are amazing! Not too battered. Large portions as well. Good for groups and reasonably priced.
(4)Victoria C.
Came here on recommendation from a local who suggested this place as opposed to the "over-hyped" Squatters. Was a little disappointed. Unfamiliar with the concept of "beer crackers" so we opted to try those, but they neither were made with beer nor had the consistency of a cracker. The beer crackers "of the day" had chicken on them and it was dry and had that "re-heated" taste, almost a little gamey. The brussels sprouts were very good but overly oiled. I would say they were the saving grace of the meal but I still think they could have had more flavor, less oil. I had the "superfood" salad- dressing was pretty good and I liked that there was a variety of goods in there. It was pretty heavy on the beets though (not all red, some golden). I liked the idea of adding a unique element like grapefruit to the salad, but did not really appreciate the bitter flavor that it brought to the table. The greens were a nice variety but some of those were bitter and/or tough. We also tried the pizza "of the day". It was slated to have roasted garlic but I only tasted powdered garlic on the crust. The rest of it was just "average" to me. Not bad, but nothing to write home about. I'm not really a beer person so I'm not even going to bother talking about those. I tasted a few and they were what I would call "unoffensive", which is a good thing. I'm not a fan of hoppy, bitter beers so luckily I didn't waste my calories on drinking too much of any of those. I tried a sample of my dining partner's elk burger and that was good enough but didn't "wow" me either. Overall, I liked the variety of the menu and maybe I would have found a knockout option if I had tried a few more things, so I wouldn't blow it out of the running entirely, but I was hoping for a little more oomph.
(3)Valerie P.
The wait for Red Rock was ridiculously long, as in 1.5 hours long. I'd recommend making a reservation if you're planning on being here on a weekend night. That said, as soon as I took a bite out of the Pork Belly Sliders, it was 100% worth it. Crispy, perfect pork, with Thai coleslaw and a spicy, delicious dipping sauce. I didn't eat anything else, other than a salad, which was fine, but if those Pork Belly Sliders are any indication, the food must be amazing. Did I mention that they have house-made pickles and house-made cream soda? The service was pretty meh, but I honestly didn't care. That's how good the sliders were.
(5)Phil R.
First, the beer. I've ordered their amber twice now and both times it has been a little too hoppy, with not enough caramel and malt. That's counter to what I prefer in an amber, though I'm sure plenty enjoy that. They have an excellent porter, and a good honey wheat. I've been here three times and the food has always been good, not great. They have a bbq pork sandwich that is a little weird. Instead of being pulled/shredded, the pork is a chop and is therefore drier. Wouldn't recommend that dish. Someone in our group ordered the baked chicken and remarked it was dry. On the bright side, their sweet potato fries are exceptional, and their pizzas are really good. Parking across the street, either in the lot or on the side road, is easy and cheap. Bottom line, this place is absolutely worth a visit to try some of what the SLC beer scene has to offer. Also, it gets my wife's stamp of approval, which as we all know, is important.
(3)Nigel L.
The main advantage of Red Rock are its hours. I think it was how I was raised, but I tend to eat dinner much later than most. As a result of this combined with the draconian hours of most places in SLC, I often find myself forced to eat at Mezquite. This is not a tenable option as all experienced stomachs know. Red Rock has several good beers on tap; their Hef and Oatmeal Stout are both good. Their food options are standard bar fare, but rarely ever fully disappoint. It's slightly more expensive burgers/sandwiches/salads that you'd expect from a brew pub. They have some good vegetarian options (especially the Caprese and the Mushroom Parmesan!) so you could easily take a group of picky eaters here. I'm never blown away by the food or service, but the convenience of serving food at 10PM combined with the alcohol selection makes this a spot worth frequenting.
(4)Dan R.
Six of us had dinnr here Tuesday night and we were pretty impressed. It is a large place with a lot of TV screens showing sports. On this Tuesday night, the place was pretty crowded. I think the tables and chairs are packed a little too close, because moving in and out of our seats seemed a bit problematical. We had four appetizers-- two orders of wings, a pizza, and roasted brussel sprouts with bacon. They were all good -especially the wings and brussel sprouts. Pizza was OK, but had a lot of bready dough around the perimeter. I orders the Turkey Burger ($11.00) described as a "Grilled Turkey Burger topped with Habanero Pepper Jack Cheese, Mayonnaise, BBQ sauce, & Onion straws. Served on a Pepper & Onion, Parmesan Bun." Overall it was very good - the turkey was moist and flavorful and the habanero cheese was awesome. The weak link was the bun- too big and thick. We all had one of thir local beers -I really liked the Honey Wheat- it wasnt sweet it was light and refreshing and really went down easy. It was a fun night in al respects.
(4)Shauna S.
A new favorite restaurant. Stopped here for lunch with two of my daughters --we loved everything. Their French onion soup was delicious!! We shared three entrees: BBQ chicken pizza, roasted turkey sandwich on whole grain bread with orange cranberry sauce and sweet potato waffle fries with yummy dipping sauce, and sweet potato cannelloni with garlic bread. Wish we had time for desserts. Next time. Our waiter was great. Fast service which we needed because we had less than an hour of expensive downtown parking with the threat of towing. Our bill with two sodas was $50.
(5)Mike Z.
Would give 0 if I could. Only in Salt Lake City do they have so many RULES. Waitress took 10 mins to bring a beer to outside patio seating. Then she asks what I want to eat. I say nothing. She says you have to eat if you want to sit outside! Why didn't the DB hostess tell me that when I told her I wanted to enjoy a beer on the patio? Slammed the crappy 3.2% piss they call beer and left. Can't wait to get back to Seattle where we have real beer and no BS rules. Why is SLC so weird?
(1)Brenna P.
My husband and I came here for dinner on our 2 year anniversary! We wanted to try something new and we loved it. I really liked that my burger was in a wood fire pocket, put a new spin on a burger! Plus their fries were thick and I those are my favorite kinds of fries! Would recommend to friends!
(5)Rebekah H.
I'm torn on this place. I like it.... but I never love it. I go there a lot... but do I really enjoy the money I spend on the food, drink, or service there? Let me divulge my many thoughts on this. The food is probably the selling point here and the reason I keep coming back. The food is generally consistently really tasty and always fills me up. It's delicious and I never really have any complaints about it. My mother literally lives for the steak salad. She sometimes calls me and makes me go to SLC to get it for her. And I'm like "Chill mom, what am I? Your daughter or something?" The drinks are... okay. Once again, I'm majorly bummed and distraught that ANOTHER restaurant doesn't have cider. COME ON. IT'S 2015! Let the world know how amazing cider is. I'm not even asking for it on tap. Just have a bottle hanging around every once in awhile. Because beer is close to the top of my "do not put this anywhere near your mouth" list, I stick with the cocktails. They're pretty good, a little pricey, and I probably wouldn't get one every time because they're nothing to write home about. The service is always what makes me reconsider if I actually like this place. The service is almost always slow, no matter if it's busy or not. I recently went with my friends and it was busy, but we waited nearly 45 minutes for our food. We enjoy waiting and we usually entertain ourselves, but that was getting a bit crazy. Also, a terribly clutzy friend of mine spilled her water and it took our waiter about 30 minutes to bring napkins and we eventually just borrowed a bus boy's towel. I truly understand that on a busy night it's hard to devote yourself to one table and consistently bring things on time, especially if you've got 10-15 tables to serve. I'm not one to skimp on the tip either, so I always pay 15% or more regardless of my service. But it sucks, you know? It kind of makes me reconsider. So I dunno. My jury is still out on RRB. I think they're all at a different place DRINKING CIDER because it's 2015 AND RESTAURANTS SHOULD SERVE CIDER.
(3)Christina M.
This a a solid place downtown. I've been there several times when traveling on business. The only reason I can't give them 4 stars is because the hostess is incredibly rude every time we go there. She is unfriendly and can't seem to even crack a smile. Outside of the hostess I enjoy there IPA a lot and the food is good. Turkey burger very good, moist and tasty Steak sandwich is decadent and worth every calorie The pizza cracker is always good, and light enough for an app with a meal The polenta with mushroom ragu was ridiculously good!
(3)Richard L.
We started with the house made root beer which was delicious. They soon brought the Baked Italian Cheese Dip which was really tasty along with more root beers. We then split the new Mac N' Cheese which has Bacon, fire roasted chilies, cumin panko, cavatappi, five cheese cream sauce. It was fantastic and while I was completely full after having half of it, I could've easily eaten the whole portion on my own it was so good. With this, we paired it with the house crafted root beer. We finished off our meal with dessert, that's right, more root beer. Very good food at a reasonable price for the quality you receive. Our server knew quite a bit about the menu, was attentive and made our visit that much better.
(4)Felisha S.
I had been here before last Saturday so i was excited to share this place with my boyfriend. Well sad to say that it just wasn't the same as 4 years ago :( Granted the wait staff was great and gave us all the time we needed to decide what to order, but that was the problem, the menu. It seemed a lot less......diverse than I remember and there seemed to be a lot more salads on the menu than I remember. Food got to us quick even though it seemed to be getting busy so that was defiantly a plus. I had ordered a fancied up turkey sandwich (can't remember the name) and it was ok, but not great.....it would have been better if the onions weren't some kind of sauteed (which it failed to mention on the menu). Boyfriend ordered hot wings, he defiantly was not impressed by them, he even mentioned that they seemed to be just barely above being cold. When the check came they did seem a little slow to get back to us but overall like I've said before they were pretty good. Overall my experience was Meh, I don't think I'd go out of my way to eat here again which is such a shame since it was so good 4 years ago.
(2)Dominic T.
Not their fault that Utah has stupid alcohol laws but u can't have four beers in four hours?! Seems a bit odd. Good was quite good with a flair above regular bar food. Beers were unique and tasty. I'd recommend a stop here any time. Just order the strong beers first!
(4)Maxine C.
The wait for local brew chain, Squatters, was crazy but glad we found this place! Ordered the warm shrimp salad at the suggestion of other Yelpers and it was delicious. Only minor set back is that they keep the tail of the shrimp on so you have to eat around it. Got the beer cracker of the day which was chipotle chicken with cilantro and other toppings and it was fantastic as well. Some diners at another table got the other salads on the menu and they looked just as good!
(5)Alec T.
This place used to be my go to, now it seems overpriced and boring Those were some of the sadist mussels I have ever eaten and not worth $10. It's a ton louder than I remember and the food is pretty average. The reason it's not getting a lower rating is the service. This place is crazy, but the waitress seems to appear at just the right time with whatever you need in hand. The beer is good, buy it by the glass and you are getting over charged. Otherwise you are ok
(3)Scott M.
Went to Red Rock with a large(ish) sized group around 3pm on a Thursday. (Translation: place was empty) We were met by some freakish looking hostess straight out of West Hollywood who thought her hair was more important than good customer service. You'd have thought we'd slashed her tires and pissed on her cat, she was so rude and huffy to us. We did finally get some decent service from the waiter but SLC requires a food item with drinks when sitting in the back. - Whateva'... the pork belly slider I got was delicious. The beer was okay, but Squatter's down the street is far better. The overall takeaway of this story, if you're not prepared to make the hostess' day by kissing her ass, she'll treat you like shit and harsh your whole day. Go to Squatter's where you'll have great service, food and beer.
(2)Leighton D.
First let me give props to Ryan. Awesome server... and that's about as good as it got tonight. Ordered dessert first as usual, and went for the bread pudding. While it had a great presentation, the pudding was lukewarm and the ice cream runny. Causing the pudding to be extremely soggy. Strike one. Came in to try the elk burger but they were sold out. So went with the Alaskan halibut fish and chips with sweet potato waffle fries, which sounded mighty tasty. Strike two. The fries were perfectly cooked but seemed over seasoned. Great when you start but then becomes overwhelming. The over seasoning continued with the halibut. The fish on the inside was really good, but the batter was just too much. With 3 large pieces, I'm still leaving hungry because i could only eat two. And the cole slaw was just so so. Can we say strike three? The beer was nice and cold, ambiance nice. This place is a local favorite, but tonight or wasn't mine. Maybe you'll have better luck than me.
(3)LT K.
Most brew pubs do not have good food, but Red Rock food is very decent. And they have a very good selection of beer. Had a crispy pork belly slicer. It was delicious. I would order this again. I also had the grilled wild salmon and it was good, but not delicious. My friend had the trout and it was better. I would return to RR for beer and food.
(3)Brad V.
Nice selection. Good food. Try this restaurant out when you are on a date night with someone special. It's casual dining. Can be s little loud during dining peak dining hours.
(4)Jared B.
You'll have to expect to wait a bit if you're looking for a good place to eat downtown on a Saturday night. I was craving something local and satisfying and I think I chose the right place. They have a large selection of American cuisine and craft beers on tap. I wasn't starving and trying to eat healthy so I went with the turkey burger. I found it tasty and satisfying! I also got horseradish mashed potatoes as a side. I wish I would've tried the veggie chips instead. In any case, it was an overall good experience. I'm looking forward to trying new local spots in SLC! PS expect to pay 3-5 dollars for parking.
(3)Charles C.
So this place is basically attached to a brewery. Pretty cool place to have tons of different kinds of beers and food. However, i was not impressed with the food at all. I got the Red Rock Burger and it was really bland. I would not get this again. The appetizers actually tasted better than the main course. The sweet potato fries were good. I got to try the oatmeal stout and amber ale, which were okay in terms of flavor. If you're looking for a place to have some fantastic beer, I would recommend other brew houses. Overall pretty cool place to hang out and enjoy the games on the tube.
(3)Cristina M.
We ate at another restaurant and came to Red Rock for a local brew after a conference... we did not eat here, so I cannot comment on the quality of the food. We (three of us) sat at the bar and it took about ten minutes for us to get anyone to acknowledge us. Two of us ordered the Le Quatre Saison and the third ordered a Homey Al. The Le Quatre Saison was okay tasting but the bartender gave us the bottled beer, a cup and then ignored us the entire rest of the hour we were there. Our third enjoyed his Honey Ale. No one asked us if we wanted anything else (after the first round) and they didn't even have the courtesy to hand us our receipt... instead they stuck it under the stack of coasters and we happened to notice it. The entire time we were there, we were not only ignored, but the staff played around in the kitchen and the pizza oven. It was frustrating to see that they had time to play, but not serve the customers. I would not recommend this place if you want to drink only... there are enough other excellent alternatives in the area that actually care about their clientele!
(1)Mary L.
Yum. Yum! AND YUM!!!! I had a group of over 60 guests for dinner at RRBC on 5/5 and it was fantastic! The service was so quick and the food was delicious. I'm still thinking about the buffalo wings, which were some of the best I've ever had that I think I might just fly back to SLC to eat some more. The entire group was so delighted with the food, drinks and service. They said that they wished we had dinner there every night during our meeting days. A big plus was that normally large groups are given a limited menu to order from, but not RRBC. We got to order off the entire menu. WOOHOO!!!! Thanks Stefan for working with such my large group and giving us space in the restaurant. The staff was friendly and did everything top-notch.
(5)Catalin B.
I enjoyed this place. The beer was great and the atmosphere fun. I tried the green chili and pork belly on top of risotto and it was great. The perfect amount of heat to compliment the smokey, slightly charred pork belly. The risotto brought everything together and offset the heat a little. For the main dish I tried the mushroom polenta and here is where the place lost a couple stars. The polenta was ok but the marinaded mushrooms were not seasoned well, the tomato sauce tasted like canned marinara and they added cheese but it was a low grade plastic tasting cheese ( the kind that hardens and comes off in a large misshaped glob). I didn't finish. I would do a fresh spicy tomato sauce or switch gears and do a mushroom, garlic and blue cheese ragu. I'm not the chef, it's just food for thought.
(3)Daniel V.
Downtown Salt Lake City and looking for a cold one to cool off from the summer heat? Head into the Red Rock Brewery. Great micro brew beers, casual atmosphere, and good food at reasonable price. Small outdoor patio available. Very good first visit
(4)Ivy D.
$2 mimosas, Bloody Marys and screw drivers on Saturday! ?? Yes please!! The place is big, the menu is very descriptive and the Chilaquiles are on point. This is probably one of my favorite places to go with friends. The ambiance and the drinks are good.
(4)Maddy J.
The food here was great. Our entire party (11) thought it was delicious. The hosting staff is a bit on the attitude side. They have a little sign that says they won't seat your group until you have everyone there if you have a party of 5 or more. We were missing 2 people, and crowding their small waiting area. We finally said the last 2 weren't coming just so we could get seated. Once the 2 showed up, they were accommodating and helped us rearrange some tables to fit everyone. Apart from the snotty attitude of the hostess, we had a good time. ***Would suck for someone for someone with special needs as the bathrooms are downstairs and I didn't see an elevator.
(4)Allison M.
Haven't been to Red Rock in a while, and I met some friends for brunch over the weekend. We arrived at noon and it was quite packed/busy, which was nice to see on a Sunday in Utah :) I ordered the New York Steak Salad. The salad was good, my steak cooked just how I like it, and the gorgonzola cheese was not too overpowering, which made me happy. However, the $17 price tag seemed a bit high for a salad that size. Besides the steak, which was topped with the melted gorgonzola, the salad consisted of mostly romaine, a few tomato slices, red onion, and a few garlic croutons. The salad tasted great, and I would order it again for sure. I just felt the price was a tad high. Despite being very crowded, the service was great. I barely had time to finish my Diet Coke, before a fresh glass was placed in front of me! No complaints about the service at all!
(3)Wayne Z.
Cool place, we stopped in on a Sunday afternoon just to try some of the beers. Only split an appetizer to much on so can't really speak for the food. Some great stuff on tap, even if they are at 4%. In fact their choc stout was probably one of the best I've had and it's hard to believe the abv is what it is. This of course isn't to say their bottle selection doesn't offer the full strength stuff, and my friends and all split several bottles sampling what they had. Only disappointment was that you couldn't buy any bottles to go with you.
(4)Vanessa L.
There seems to be a lot of negative feedback in regards to the service here. After my dinner there last night I can definitely agree with the others. I didn't read any yelp reviews before going in so I was very unbiased and blind as to what we were getting into. But I was anxious for a little pub outing. We had our pup with us so we called to see if he was allowed on the patio. No one answered. All 4 times we called over an hours time. I have started to realize this is a slc trend though. No businesses here seem to want to answer their phone. So strange to me, but I suppose it's their poor service and business opportunities they are giving up. When we got there and asked about the dog the lady on staff replied "well we don't answer our phone of we aren't standing by it" (because THAT seems reasonable for a business). And she proceeded to tell us that dogs can't be on the patio but we could tie him up to the outside. So that worked out. Waiter was also slow, forgot our drinks multiple times, yada yada. Poor service is right. On top of that I will say that the food was sub par as well. My "prosciutto pizza" had the tiniest slivers of prosciutto on it and if I would have tasted it blind I would have never even known it was on the there because it was so minimal that it had no flavor. My whole pizza tasted like pine nuts. I love pine nuts. But I certainly didn't order a pine nut pizza. Boyfriends skirt steak salad was a bit better but not much. The shirt steak had a marinade that was Sooo vinegary it was a bit unpleasant. Overall I would say the food was either unbalanced, or bland. The service was no good. We did meet some nice people who were all interested in our dog. So that was fun. I might go back if a friend wanted to grab a beer at the bar with me, but never for food. Too bad. Brew pubs have potential to be my favorites spots in town. This one just has some work to do.
(3)Kristi K.
This place was nice. The environment was very clean and the waiters we're very helpful. Quite a few gluten free options which was great for me! I'd stop by next time I'm in Salt Lake.
(4)Kevin N.
My husband and I love this place. It has great tasting food, cocktails, and a changing menu which means we can try something new when we want to. Their goat cheese salad and red rock burger are my favorite items. I will also try the daily specials if they sound enticing because they are almost always outstanding. The drink menu changes seasonally and although some of the names may seem stupid like "el duderino", they are great. They recently changed their fries and I don't necessarily like them as much as the old ones but they are still good. The look like disks now instead of traditional fries and they just don't have the same crunch that the old fries had. The price is great overall for what you get. With red rock around I see no reason for someone to be eating at Applebee's or Red Robin unless you are a proud redneck.
(5)Dan S.
This is arguably the worst brewery I've ever been to. The honey wheat and hef are basically bud light. The Belgian wit was the only acceptable draft. The drioma stout was the best bottled. The beers here are very light bodied. Not for me.
(2)Khalid A.
Decent menu with a variety of options. The Sweet Potato Waffle Fries are great!
(4)Elizabeth W.
We made the beer rounds on our recent trip to SLC. So of course a stop at Red Rock was called for. We checked out the location downtown. We didn't have any food, so this review is for the beer only. The bar was big, and being there mid-afternoon meant we didn't have to jostle for a place at it. We sampled a few different tasters before settling on some beers to drink: the mister had the Elephino (get it?!), and I had the Honey Wheat. While nothing extraordinary, the beers were solid and on point. I ended up buying a bottle of Le Quatre as well, which was delicious.
(4)Benjamin M.
Red Rock had me at "Griswold's Holiday Ale," a tasty, spiced brew only available before the Christmas season. Clocking in at 8.5% ABV, the large bottle quickly won me over when I stopped here for lunch prior to heading out of town...and not just because I love the classic holiday film. Parking can be a little iffy around the downtown establishment, but it wasn't too bad during midday, if you're willing to walk a block or two. The brewpub has a ton of room with plenty of tables and a large bar. I liked the numerous windows lining the front of the restaurant, allowing for plenty of natural light inside. After looking over the menu, I almost ordered one of their wood-fired pizzas, but decided to give the Turkey Burger a go. The large patty was topped with Pepper Jack cheese, BBQ sauce, mayo and onion straws and served on a Parmesan Bun. I also decided to try their carrot chips rather than opt for the typical fries. I really enjoyed both the burger and unique and healthier sidekick. Of course, as already mentioned, the local beer was delicious. This long-standing brewpub will soon be celebrating its 20th anniversary and I say: Well deserved longevity, ladies and gentlemen!
(4)Dave V.
Great beer and service. Warm ambiance unlike the pizza place next store. It's noisy but expected. Lots going on including a bunch of happy butts bellied up on the stools at the oven toasted bar. Pizza is top notch too coming from said oven. It's what a pub should be. Not to mention they do a great cheesecake.
(5)Brian S.
If you're from out of town and looking for a good meal and a good craft beer, this is your place. The food is better than average when compared to the lackluster cuisine options in SLC, and the beer menu is pretty great. Lots of craft beer and the best part of all - the wait staff will actually serve you beer like you're an adult. No classic Utah beer service (one beer an hour and nothing after you're done eating) - you'll get what you want and they're friendly about it - no SLC judgement. The patio is small but nice to hang out on, and there's plenty of tables, high tops and bar seats inside. The bathrooms are down a non code-compliant set of stairs (weird) in the basement, which is the only bad part of this place.
(4)Steve W.
There craft beer selection isn't huge, but I had the 20th Anniversary (an Imperial Red Ale) and the Drioma (Russian Imperial Stout). Both were excellent. I would also recommend the halibut fish & chips. These are very moist and a very dense fish. They are probably the best fish & chips I have had. The vibe in the place is good too.
(5)Brian M.
Didn't try the food but stopped by for a couple beers and I have to say the ambiance is nice. And a great location with nice staff
(5)Dani Z.
Yummy Sweet Potato Cannelloni! So rich, this was a dinner and dessert wrapped (no pun) into one meal with a rich, cheesy sauce. The beer here was amazing! I sampled the Hef, Wheat, Stout, and Blonde. I would definitely come back here when in town.
(5)Scott P.
Alright, I'm not a fan of the hosts and some of the servers, but I've been here SO many times that I'm bound to come across a few food industry morons ("Morons" might be a little strong!). I've had everything on the menu; however, I'm especially fond of the French Onion Steak Sandwich and Mac & Cheese dishes! They used to have a fantastic Hearts of Palm Salad, but have omitted it from their menu in recent years...breaks my heart!!! The atmosphere is convivial and alive most of the time. The location and late hours are great for me!
(4)Allison M.
The service was mediocre and they got my order wrong but the food was excellent. I was somewhat confused by their overall restaurant theme. I didn't know if they were going for a German style or what.
(4)Josh K.
This place has really got it together, amazing low point tap beer(Uber creamy oatmeal stout) and complex flavorful high point bottles, my favorite is "eliphino" pronounced "hell if I know" Lots of people there eating food but not drinking the amazing beer tells me the food is consistently good. Last night we had woodfire pizza off their specials board, simply amazing and perfect non-traditional pizza perfectly sized for two. Had a side of spicy pickles that was boring but cheap(3$) healthy fare. Nice clean and contemporary setting without being pretentious(Id downtown Wasatch brew) and experienced staff make it a good experience even when busy. Overall after eating here twice and trying 4-5 dishes this is in my top 10 places to bring friends from out of town.
(5)Tj T.
Nice place good service had the jalapeño corn chowder and an elk burger they were good. Would come back again.
(3)K G.
Know before you order: when they say "Roasted beets" - they mean boiled beets. If you order a salad, say the Superfood salad, and you have in your mind a nicely roasted beet to go under that goat cheese... think again. Because you are going to get big floppy cold pieces of boiled beets. Lots of them. My personal opinion is there is nothing grosser than a boiled beet, although if you love Sysco beets - enjoy!
(2)Shauna D.
I always love this place! I haven't been in quite a few years & going tonight was just as yummy as I remember! I took my daughter for her first time as an adult. She enjoyed the beer varieties being fresh brewed. I had the #schnitzelchicken & she had the #roastedchicken. Large portions to have take homes. Super delicious, full of flavor & fun atmosphere with the Sundance film festival going on. Great servers & friendly. Loved the valet parking! All & all great night.
(5)Laura B.
I've been so disappointed by this place for the last few years. The beer is good (great, in fact!) but if they are trying to be a great restaurant, they have failed. I think it's ever since they have started opening additional locations that their service and food has gone down hill. The portion sizes have gone down and the food prices have gone up. I'll admit it's been a while since I've been in because I was so turned off the last few times.
(3)Dee S.
My dinner order - Caprice sandwich and pomegranate vodka Taste - Good! though they are known for fresh pizzas, their Caprice sandwich ,too was good. Bread was fresh and it came with caesar salad. Pomegranate vodka was refreshing. Service and staff - We checked in at 12:30, and the staff were friendly and quick. Value for money - Good Visit - They are open till 1AM, that's the best part! Enjoy the downtown and come here to relax!
(4)James M.
One of my top places to eat in down town SLC. I have never been disappointed with their food.
(5)Emily S.
This is my favorite restaurant in Salt Lake City. I think I've had just about everything on their menu and it was all delicious. My personal favorite is the French onion soup followed by the chicken Parmesan, but really anything there is going to be delicious.
(5)Katie M.
I met up with a few friends here when I was in town. We were told that two of our friends couldn't sit at the table with us if they didn't order food too. What kind of customer service is that?! So they ordered the cheapest appetizer and didn't even eat it. What a waste. The waiter seemed to be stressed out. I assume the place was short staffed hence her abrupt nature. Nevertheless, the food was decent. My friend was salivating from the sweet potato pasta thing that he ordered. He even told me, later, that he wish he could burp up the taste to just taste it again. Eew I know but it says a lot. ;)
(2)Dana M.
Pleasant and lively atmosphere. The hostess and my server were very friendly. I had the personal italian sausage pizza and one of their strong ales. Yum.
(4)Los C.
We had just landed from a very delayed flight from Los Angeles with a 2 year old in tow. We drove into town and asked some locals on the street a good place to sit down and get a bite. We were seated immediately and had great service. Prices were extremely reasonable in comparison to what we are used to in Southern California. Great overall experience.
(5)James S.
The service was alright and the food was good but nothing special. We had to wait a hour before being seated and I was expecting better. I don't think I'll. e going back but it was worth the try
(3)Colton W.
Great food and great service. Always LOUD in there but its a pub... I mean... ya. Loud, brew and packed... welcome to a good place. Anyway don't go hear if you want a quiet get together. Food is amazingly good. I have had the Lasagna which was great. Rich in flavor, meaty and full of flavor (no salting or seasoning required). Last time I went had the Almond Encrusted Trout and that was also amazing. Thickly coated with real crunchy almond and basted with garlic and butter. The mash potatoes were great. Casual atmosphere with servers that generally know there stuff.
(5)Bailey M.
I hadn't read any Yelp reviews before going here, just word of mouth and suggestions by friends. Place was packed for a Tuesday night. I didn't know if there was a game or something, but there was about a ten minute wait. We were seated and the service was decent. Our waitress was nice but she had a very thick accent and with how loud the place was, you could barely understand her. It was LOUD. Luckily, I could hear her and told the rest of the table what was going on. The food was... Eh. I got the halibut fish and chips. For 20 bucks I expected REALLY good fish and chips. Nope. It was way too over cooked. The fish was almost rubbery. My friend ordered the chicken schnitzel which she said she liked, but it looks completely unappetizing. My other friend got a turkey sandwich which looked like something they had just unwrapped and put on the plate. Maybe if I drank alcohol, I'd probably like this place a lot better. But, I probably won't be back.
(2)Neha S.
I love their stuffed portebello mushroom appetizer, the mushroom pizza... and beer selection!!! Fun atmosphere...
(4)Dave L.
We have eaten here several times in the recent past, this however was one of the worst experiences we have ever had in any restaurant that I can remember. It was early evening and the place was only about 20 percent full. Knowing a brew pub place is usually a bit louder than most restaurants we were pleased to be seated in the back and out of the way, until shortly after our drinks came the management and the hostess that seated us proceeded to set tables on a full 3 sides of us and in close proximity for obviously large groups. Either they knew they had 2 groups of about 30 coming or as they said they just showed up, it doesn't matter, they should have offered us a table away from the area before the groups showed up or in the case of knowing they were on their way not seated us there in the first place. That was not the case. As our meal came so did the hoard, most of one which was about 25 tweens girls, no respect for space ensued. After the commotion got so great the waiter finally offered a new section, our meal already in progress we opted to just leave. While the food there is usually above par, we will in the future find another restaurant to frequent.
(1)Wesley S.
I must say that the RR staff were friendly and the location was clean, if not inviting for an avg brewery. I thing the sentiment and ratings being given for this business are due to the limited choices of the SLC area. I tried the heralded pizza, in an attempt not to take chances with the schizophrenic menu. Def one of the worst pizzas if eaten since childhood. That, along with flat sodas and limited beer menu (for the genre), forces me to say ...No Way, No How...
(1)D. W.
I happened again here recently, after a pretty decent layoff and I can tell you it will be quite some time before I wander in again. While the beer is still pretty good, this place has not changed much, if at all, for quite some time. The menu is still batty and not really worth using. One change is that prices are higher. Yay? Food quality, however, is not. It's difficult to consider going to a place that has a boring menu and then whatever you wind up choosing to eat is a misfire. I had a fish something or other that sogged up the pita bread. So that was disintegrating while the fish itself was falling apart. The sauce, while sounding good, did not quite get that far in reality. Fries were decent, if a bit over-salted. Calamari had the right shape and were cooked well, but the breading and sauces were woeful. Iced tea was borderline dreadful. This was compounded by some moderately friendly, but truly inept service. The place was less than half full when I was there and I don't wonder why. It still seems to be doing fairly well, as I'm guessing it has without me, though if it does, it will have to go back to doing it without me. I can't see a reason to ever attempt this again.
(2)Nate S.
A long while passed between visits to Red Rock, and in this case absence made the food grow tastier. There is still an alarming amount of batter on the fish in their fish and chips, but overall Red Rock served up some pretty good pub food on this night. It certainly warrants another visit.
(3)Luis M.
Outstanding Restaurant....One of the best in the USA....! Believe me, I am a military guy and travel a lot...!
(5)Jacob E.
Stopped in after a day of zoo-ing and walking around downtown. Ordered appetizers and beer samples. The beers were solid and very drinkable. Onion rings are awesome. The Brussels sprouts and bacon was very tasty, and the tomato/mozzarella dish was good too. Our server (Jakara) was very friendly and took good care of us. Overall nice experience.
(4)Danny W.
For sure 4 to 5 star beer here. I'm a big fan of the Elephino beer and they normally will have good seasonal, like the Irish red at the moment. The chicken schnitzel for dinner is very good. It's a popular restaurant and brewery in Salt Lake for a reason, it's good! And The servers are on top of it.
(4)Tammi P.
Nice place in downtown Salt Lake near the convention center with a fairly standard sports-bar-ish atmosphere. I came during the day on a weekday so it wasn't very busy. My buffalo chicken sandwich was quite yummy and had bacon on it! The service was on top of things, and the place seemed pretty huge.
(3)Chantel H.
Great service and killer pizza! Got the four cheese pizza with pesto sauce and loved it. Super laid back environment.
(3)Tracie T.
I had the warm shrimp salad, it was pretty good. The wait staff was friendly and the food came decently fast.
(5)Stacy B.
We wanted to celebrate a friends birthday and I called to make a reservation for our large party (12 people). The lady said they didn't take reservations (oh joy) but advised me to send someone from our group 20-30 min early (since they were busier than usual with several conventions in town) to put our name on the list and they could plan for our group and have a table ready by the time everyone arrived. I followed her advice and got there early. I was told it would be a 20 minute wait. By the time our buzzer went off only 6 in our party were present. Another 5 of us trickled in shortly. We saw the table in the corner that they had prepared for us but they wouldn't seat us until all 12 of us were there. Unfortunately, someone in our group was stuck in traffic due to an accident and didn't arrive on time. I was constantly badgered by the hostess for another 20 minutes that she couldn't hold our table for much longer. WE COULDN'T UNDERSTAND WHY THEY WOULDN'T JUST SEAT THE 11 OF US THAT WERE THERE. We could have gotten beverages and appetizers but instead we all stood in the small waiting area for 1 person to show up as the table they had for us sat empty. IT WAS RIDICULOUS. The hostess with painted on eyebrows was NOT friendly. On top of it, my bill was $13. I paid with a $20 and the waiter (Cody) assumed a 45% tip and didn't bring me any change. I have been to Red Rock many times but this last experience put a bad taste in my mouth. I don't plan on going back anytime soon. HORRIBLE EXPERIENCE
(1)Liz B.
Well... the beer was good. The food, notsomuch. Red Rock has a TGIFriday's type menu, which translates to a lot of cheesy and "zesty garlic" sauce-smothered sandwiches and entrees. I'm no snob, but not one person at our table was very impressed with what they ordered. I think it was because our expectations were a little higher than chain food. The ambiance is that of a contemporary bar and brewery, one part business casual (the dark lighting and decor) and one part sports (TV's hanging in every corner.) Our service was good, clean and friendly. I can't complain about our experience... I just don't want to experience it again.
(2)Jason S.
I came to SLC for a business trip over the summer and stopped here. I had the beet salad and imperial red beer which was fantastic. It was so good that I had to come back the following day to try the black bean burger...which was also great. The staff is very friendly and even let me charge my phone while I was eating my dinner. I'll definitely come back when I'm in the SLC area.
(5)Vikkie N.
Yes, I came to a brewery and I don't drink beer... go figure... We were actually in Salt Lake for a concert at the Arena and needed a quick bite beforehand so we headed the 2-3 blocks to Red Rock for something to eat. Hubby loves locally brewed beer and had no complaints about his drink, but that's about all I can say about that! I had a Pinot Noir which was nice. The food is your normal, but good, pub food. Hubby's 'half' Cesar salad would have been too big for me to finish (I dread to think what the 'full' salad looked like)! I had the albacore tuna salad pita pocket thingy (yeah I know, really adventurous...) which was chock full of tuna and very filling. I've always found this a good place for a bite when you're in town.
(3)Wing M.
When I asked a friend who lived in SLC for years what I needed to do when I'm in town, her only response was "Red Rock Brewing". I then pressed her on what else I should visit while I'm here, and she thought about it, and said "Red Rock" again. So of course my first destination in town was this brewpub. And it was worth it, even with walking there and back in 97 degree heat. Their beers were wonderful, but it's their food that I really enjoyed. The "beer crackers" (random things tossed on to a thin crust and brick ovened) were yummy and a great starter to go with the beer I had. The pizzas were similarly delicious, with the special pizza of the day (something involving shrimp and cilantro pesto) being the highlight of my evening.
(5)Michael S.
Delicious food, excellent beer, though service on my three different visits was a bit spotty.
(4)Kalisha L.
This place rubbed me the wrong way at first but I've actually come to like it. I really enjoy their pear and walnut pizza and my boyfriend really likes the eggplant Parmesan. The beer selection is great autumn fest is my favorite.
(4)Tiffany B.
Yummy yummy! We had the calamari, Fish and chips, onion rings, mussels and BBQ Chicken Pizza. It was so good I couldn't stop eating. We will definitely be back!
(5)Dana D.
Nice environment however the food is not the best. A little different and not that filling. Would not come here again
(2)Kristine N.
Great beers on tap. Great food/beer pairing suggestions. Great service. The warm shrimp salad is soooo good. Comes wit plenty of large, fresh shrimp with spinach, almonds, grapefruit, and sweet potatoes. Sounds like a very interesting combination but the flavors and textures work. Salad comes with some lemon vinaigrette but there's so much flavor already, I didn't even need the dressing. I've also had the half roasted chicken which is so moist and has great seasoning. Came with broccoli and rice.
(4)William L.
Wanted some variety so I tried out 3 appetizers. Calamari, Buffallo wings, and lemon grass curry mussels. The lemon grass curry mussels were unexpectedly good... not hot but just enough curry for flavor. Buffalo wings were good... not as crisp as they should be and there were some pieces that were just a half of a wingette or missing chunks of skin of flesh. Not sure what happened to them... Calamari was standard... good but nothing out of the ordinary.
(3)Judah K.
My girlfriend and some close friends came here a few weeks ago for my girlfriend's birthday dinner. We came expecting a long wait so that wasn't an issue even though we did wait upwards of 45 mins for a table. We were seated towards the back of the restaurant and boy was it loud back there, there were several LARGE parties in the back so the space was a bit cramped but again we expected it to be loud and crowded so this wasn't an issue either. Our waiter came around our table within a somewhat reasonable amount of time, personally I think drink orders should not take 20 mins but maybe thats just me. Anyway, we placed our drink orders and an appetizer order as well then waited again for 15 mins or so for them to be brought to us. By the time we had gotten our drinks we were ready to order, as we placed our orders our waiter continued to use very causal and rather obnoxious terms when addressing us such as chief, pal, partner, and dude. My girlfriend asked me to order her the sweet potato cannelloni because she couldn't remember how to say it, and the dude waiter looked at me like I was a jackass for not letting her speak for herself. Annoying. So when it came my turn to order I was already annoyed with this guy, and I may have used a short tone when ordering my Flat Iron steak. Our appetizer came out and it was delicious. Their bruschetta is on point. Especially with the roasted garlic and Goat Cheese crouton. Very very nice dish. Our food came out a short time later, and I was very much surprised to find myself with a Filet Mignon instead of the Flat Iron Steak that I had ordered. So I haled the waiter and informed him that I had received the wrong dish. He said something to the extent of "Oh man, I'm sorry I heard you say Filet, what do you want me to do?" since our food had taken quite some time to make, and everyone else at my table had their entrees I decided to keep the filet instead of sending it back for the flat iron, but asked that he talk to his manager and see if their was anything they could do to fix their mistake because this was most definitely not what I wanted. I mean granted a steak is a steak but I chose not to order the filet because I don't like tarragon butter at all and this steak was slathered in it. After taking most of the butter off, it was a really good steak, just not exactly what I was looking forward too after looking at the menu online. Our waiter returned telling me the best he could do was knock a few bucks off my entree to help "cover the difference" which I suppose was helpful but still frustrating, I would have preferred not to have to pay for the entree that I did not want. But alas that is the restaurant biz and I get it, I was grateful that they did what they could. Everyone else in our party enjoyed their food and My girlfriend loved her entree so that is all I can really ask. My biggest complaint was the unprofessional and casual nature of our server's approach to our party, I don't know if it was our age (most of us being early to mid twenties...myself being the only exception in the late twenties range) or if thats just how their wait staff is trained but I found it very unprofessional especially given the price range of their entrees. If your going to have mid to high range prices, don't train your waitstaff to talk like diner staff.
(2)Andrew Y.
The beer was good. I got good sips on 4 different kinds: Hefeweizen, Amber Ale, Sweet Bitter (?) and another I can't recall. Hefeweizen was actually very good, delicate and flavorful. Ales could have better end-tastes. But they were not bad. Of course, this place is certainly not comparable to some of the better breweries where i am a regular at (like Triple Rock in Berkely). I was just paying a visit in SLC. The service however was excellent. Very energetic but not annoying. Efficient. We had some appetizers because my friend and i were there only for some beer and gossips, and they were very good as well. But if i were here for some beer and sports, this place might use some more or bigger TVs. There are TVs by the bar, and relatively man of them, but this place is pretty big and there are tables everywhere. And where there were tables, there were no TVs.
(4)Chris B.
Blech! Came here late on a Thursday evening after arriving in Salt Lake City. While I thought the beer was decent, the meal I ordered (meatball grinder) was decidedly NOT. It tasty a little funny going down, and tasted even worse the next day while I spent most of my waking hours curled in a ball on a rock hard bed at the Courtyard Marriott. Not a fun way to spend a day, especially when the food was mediocre to begin with.
(1)Anthony T.
Three visits in November and we are not disappointed even a tiny bit. 3.2 Beer is brewed and served. The sampler is the way to go, to get a sense of what the Brew masters are doing. Servers are knowledgeable. Pizza is an absolute taste delight. We took a group of 7 one night and no one had a bad word to say. All of the food we had was superb. Pricing is rather moderate. Don't debate-GO !
(5)Chris C.
Came to Red Rock Brewing Co with my coworkers after some meeting to unwind and have dinner. Red Rock Brewing Co is one of those microbrews/restaruant pubs that you see popping up all around. Upon walking in, it speaks Bar and Beer. Nothing overly fancy about Red Rock Brewing Co, just nice wood tables, chairs, floor, a large bar with a view of their wood burning oven, and a view of their vats of beer. I can tell this is one of the college hang outs as their were a lot of college age kids here which gave it lively atmosphere but unfortunately made it hard to have a conversation in. We were able to walk in and get a table right away and given our menu. They have an semi-upscale twist their menu including items such as their wood-fired pizzas, goat cheese salad, caprese sandwich, and filet Mignon, and even a surprising amount of vegetarian options. Of course they also have all your beer classics such as sandwiches, and wings. Prices here are a bit on the high side. Generally speaking you're looking at $5 - $10 for appetizers, $10 for personal pizzas, $10 - $15 for salads, pasta, and sandwiches, and $15 - $25 for their seafood and entrees. And of course they have beer. At the time I was here they had about 6 - 8 different beers to choose from. I decided to get a glass of the Honey Wheat. And for the kids out there, they also handcraft their own Root Beer and Creme Soda too. Looking over the menu, I decided to get their fish special of the night. It was served as a sandwich and sounded good. My coworkers who were watching their waist line a bit more than me and went with their dinner salad options. We chatted for a while and I got my glass of the honey wheat. It was nice, light, refreshing, and had a nice crispiness to it which I found refreshing even in cold SLC weather. While drinking down my beer, I did get the fish sandwich special. It was a halibut like fish, tasted fresh and done nicely. They add this creme sauce with a bit of pepper that set off the sandwich nicely. The bread it was served on had a good amount of chew to it and all came together quite nicely. My coworkers finished off their salads and seemed to enjoy their meal. We finished up our meals and left. Service here was fast and friendly and had no complaints. Overall, good experience and would come back again to try their pizza and another beer. Great 4 star experience for Red Rock Brewing Company.
(4)Paula Rose W.
I enjoy their fish and chips. Good beer batter, fresh fish, tartar tastes pretty standard and the steak fries are consistently well done. One sort of weird thing they do that Im not fond of is putting burgers and meatball sandwich in a pita. Everything just sort of falls out the back end. Luckily, they are willing to swap it out for another bread product on their menu. Great spot to grab a bite if its getting late. Also, Capo gelato is just 2 spots over and if you've not stuffed yourself go and grab the best gelato in the city!
(3)Michelle P.
if you go between thanksgiving and Christmas you HAVE to get the Griswald beer!! IT is absolutely amazing!
(5)Yuki M.
On a chilly afternoon, I went walking around, looking for a comfortable place to sit and rest and have a meal. I find this little gem down the street and around the corner from the hotel. It looks friendly and clean so I why not give it a try. Service was friendly and quick. Amazing variety on the menu with daily rotating specials. The halibut sandwich wrap was amazing. The sauce was tremendously flavourful and the fish was tender, firm, and fresh. Vegetables were crisp and pleasant. Absolute BEST onion rings I've EVER had, and I've tried them all over the US. I will say that the Fish n' chips and onion rings are amazing here. Seafoods are unmistakably delivered daily. Produce is above par. Flavours are clean, well blended, and not overwhelming. Since my last visit, I've been craving to come back. This place is without a doubt worth a day's flight for lunch then home again.
(5)Heather K.
Red Rock was the original brew pub in Salt Lake City, opening in 1994. The menu is large and offers choices for everyone. The salad options are plentiful and include some standouts that won't leave you hungry. Don't be mistaken, these are NOT diet salads. The New York Steak Salad ($16.99) has a broiled 7 oz. New York steak topped with melted Gorgonzola cheese on a bed of Romaine lettuce, garlic toast croutons, Roma tomatoes, red onions and cucumbers with Dijon vinaigrette. The Chopped Salad ($9.99) is Iceberg lettuce, tomatoes, Kalamata olives, fresh basil, mozzarella and Italian dressing with your choice of meat including pepperoni, rotisserie chicken or tuna salad. (The chicken is the best.) Finally, the Cobb Salad (half $8.49 / full $11.99) features Romaine lettuce, rotisserie chicken, bleu cheese, eggs, bacon, tomatoes and avocado with Italian dressing and is extremely filling.
(4)Austin B.
Good appetizers, alright beer. We came here on a Sunday night after being thwarted by the local Thai restaurant. Turned out to be a nice experience. The staff was very very very friendly, and the salad (goat cheese) was quite lovely. The calamari was just ok, but its hard to ruin calamari right? We got the amber and....I've had better, but it was still enjoyable
(4)Dave J.
Red Rock brewing has so-so food, good beer. Prices very fair. Good location and menu is varied. Food not bad, but could be better.
(3)Val W.
What a surprise! I had a delicious warm shrimp salad with a generous amount of shrimp and warm sweet potato and grapefruit and spinach. I know it sounds weird but it was fabulous. Good waitress too.
(4)Jeremy M.
This place had just ok beer on tap. But I assume the been in the large bottles for a lot more money are better. I never got to try that. But the smoked salmon club sandwich was great.
(3)Christine L.
My review is slightly skewed by the fact that finding a good restaurant anywhere in the greater SLC area has, in my experience, been extremely difficult. With that preface, the food at RRBC was pretty tasty. We got the "wild" mushroom pizza. The caramelized onions really made it amazing, although I'm pretty sure there were no actual wild mushrooms. We also got the fried green tomatoes and I would say they were quite tasty. The beer is decent, although not my favorite. The hefeweizen was anything but tasty. I preferred the Amber Ale and I would say the Junior IPA comes in 2nd. They didn't have the organic Pale Ale so my guess is that is good as well. If you're looking for a good brewery there are others in SLC, but this is one of the better breweries that serves good food. As far as service, they were pretty attentive. My first impression was not so good but it improved as the night went on. We sat at the bar and the bartender was rude to start but warmed up to us. He seemed more interested in cleaning the bar than he did with keeping all of his patrons taken care of but we weren't one of the patrons affected by this. All in all 4 stars. If this were in another city where there was more culture and flavorful food then I would be more likely to give them a 3 star review.
(4)Robin F.
I really wish Yelp had half stars. I'm really a 2.5 on Red Rock. Agree with all others on food just being okay. Not a beer drinker but I had a nice cocktail. Unless you're going for the beer I'd skip this place and go next door to Settebello for pizza.
(3)Hilerie S.
Meh, is all I can say. We went here because Squatters was packed. I had the cream stout (tasty), however, the food is not that good. I had a Red Rock Hamburger. It's served on flatbread, but it just lacked taste. Some of the fries were over cooked. I recommend having a beer here. Don't have dinner here.
(2)Nate M.
I was invite to eat here with my brother and sister in law. This is the place they like. It was fairly busy and the staff did not seam to friendly. The server recommended the halibut, so when I started to eat my halibut it was soft like it was mashed potatoes. I could not eat and my host said to say something but since it was one of there favorite places I did not want to bring attention to them. The server seem rushed and unconcerned with us so I hate to say, it was a bad experience.
(1)Diana L.
If I had a penny for every glass of root beer I've had here, I'd have, well, I'd have about 7 pennies. But that is a lot of root beer, if you think about it. They make theirs fresh in-house and it is full of carbonation and sarsparilla flavor. Very delicious. The food? Not so much. But go for the root beer and the onion rings and you'll be set. Oh, and refills are like 50cents. Score!
(3)Katy M.
So the "unbelievers" among us decided to skip out early from the company picnic and head into town for some adult libations. Happily the liquor laws in Utah have loosened up although we were instructed that we would need to order food if we sat on bar stools around the small round bar tables, though not if we sat on the bar stools at the bar (wow, how confusing must those laws have been before July 1?). We ordered a beer sampler, and our microbrew connoisseur colleague pronounced it "fresh" and proceeded to deliver a long lecture on the ins and outs of brewing and how to identify well-brewed beer, of which several in the sampler qualified. Great wine list as well, and the whiskey bread pudding is not to be missed. Nice atmosphere as well; the Red Rock will be top of my list whenever I feel the need to head to the dark side in SLC.
(4)Omar A.
Great location! Great beer! Awesome food! Staff was friendly and super knowledgeable!
(5)Kim M.
Good beer and good service!
(5)Linda G.
Always a great place to eat! Food is consistent and always great quality. Service is prompt and courteous.
(5)Jimi L.
Pretty good service, great beers that they brew, especially if you like Hopi;) The food is better than average, dips are amazing. Ambiance rocks, it's hip with great architecture, lots of light and lcd's just in case you need to catch a score!
(4)Davin K.
Cute and sassy hostess, awesome chef spent a few minutes with us at the table, then the server was just as friendly. Quick hot cheese dip with toast, proper beers, and a crazy concoction for a salad including sweet potatoes, shrimp, grapefruit, gorgonzola, pistachios, and arugula.. Loved it! I'd go back again for sure, the menu looked promising and the crowd seemed to be the type to appreciate a good meal after work.
(5)L H.
Came back here this past weekend and were very pleased to see that they now offer the Elephant Double IPA, 8%! It was very good. We took some bottles home and they are not cheap (16.9 oz.), but we'll be using them again so not a biggie. Standard fare as far as food goes, I got a pesto pizza that just didn't hit the spot, should have gone for the fish sandwich. They are usually pretty great.
(4)Foster K.
We visited both Red Rock and Squatters during our stay in SLC, and I have to say that Red Rock gets the nod. The beer and food were so good the first night that we came back for a second, and our decision was vindicated. Of the two dishes I had, I would recommend the macadamia crusted salmon. Fantastic. The second night we each had a sampler of beers, and the Roggen Rock gets my vote as the best on the menu. BTW, we also had samplers at Squatters, and I don't think any of their choices could beat out one of the Red Rock varieties. So, if faced with a choice of brewpubs in SLC, be sure to choose Red Rock!
(5)Jen G.
What a letdown. It's really hard to go wrong with microbreweries, I mean, you just have to have a solid bar menu and you're golden. Well, we showed up at Red Rock around 8pm on a Friday. First off, the guy says it'll be about 20 minutes. We finally get buzzed, and he takes us way to the back of the restaurant, where there's like 5 tables totally empty! And it didn't look like a bunch of groups had just vacated that area, I seriously think they were just sitting there empty. Whatever, maybe they didn't have enough staff on hand, but it was still annoying. The beer we ordered was good, but the food was ok at best. The menu itself wasn't that great, so it took a while to figure out what we wanted to order, and then when we got our food it was just sortof disappointing. The service wasn't bad but I won't be returning here.
(2)John M.
We always arrive for lunch with a group between 6 and 12 and it's usually just a few minutes before we get sat. The lunch tacos were great. The halibut was tender and cooked just right and the person having the steak tacos raved about them. The service was fair but friendly and the food came out quickly.
(3)Adam A.
For a brewery I have to give Red Rock props for attempting to go beyond stereotypical bar food. They do a good job of having a diverse menu complimented by a large selection of beers on tap. Despite the diversity however there just isn't anything special about the food, it's good but nothing special.
(3)Timothy N.
The best Bruschetta in town with warm goat cheese rolled in a nut crust, and baked garlic. Calamari with super side sauces. Their hearty steak sandwich you won't forget in a menu with so many good things to choose from, you'll have to come back for more. Red Rock reminds me of a Georgetown eatery. High quality food in a college type atmosphere. To top it all off, the wait staff is great! Smart, quick witted service all there for the greater good of the customer. They really are a team oriented group of men and women and their food kicks butt.
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