Ruth's Diner

Utah's 2nd oldest restaurant, located in historic Emigration Canyon, specializes in award-winning comfort food and family favorites.

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  • Phone

    (801) 582-5807

  • Website

    ruthsdiner.com

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  • Type

    Diner

Address

4160 E Emigration Canyon Rd Salt Lake City , UT 84108 United States

Reservations No
Credit Cards Yes (incl. Discover & Visa)
Outdoor Seating Yes
Wheelchair Accessible Yes
Parking Public Lot
Menus Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Drinks Beer, Cocktails

Comments / 88


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PureWow

This tradition has been around for nearly 90 years, making it Utah’s second oldest restaurant . It has canyon views , but the real reason to visit is for the fluffy “Mile High Biscuits .” Read more

Eric

Biscuits are excellent! Pulled pork sandwich and salmon BLT did not disappoint either. I haven't been here in 15 years since leaving SLC and was happy to see it was as good as ever.

Linda R

A very popular breakfast restaurant in a beautiful location. The biscuits are baked fresh every day. Love them with honey or jam . The patio is a great place to sit on nice days

PureWow

The mac and cheese was featured on Diners, Drive-Ins and Dives, so you know it has to be good. (Oh, and the secret ingredient? Cottage cheese .) Read more

Linda R

Now they can get busy around lunch so arrive by 11:30 am. If it is nice outside, sit on the patio . Great food, service, and setting for a refreshing lunch break.

Jc Wraspir

An institution in restaurant history, a quaint, throw back atmosphere with awesome patio dining by trees and babbling river . Train car cafe , delicious buttermilk biscuits (huge) with raspberry jam .

Kimberly S

Best for breakfast I think. Really good Holendaise sauce. BBQ summer nights on the patio with live music , or sit inside during the winter and eat on a snowy night. Love it.

Linda R

Arrived 5 minutes before they opened today & all tables filled in 10 minutes. Loved the early am breakfast . Biscuit with preserves is like a desert . Delicious 10 times over!

Kurt Richter

Pretty much cant miss on anything for breakfast but get there early. Classic old style diner . Beautiful location especially when weather permits outdoor seating .

Kaley Hart

Go for brunch . You won't be disappointed. Always crowded but worth the wait. Biscuits & homemade jam are to die for.

Now Salt Lake

The chocolate malt pudding comes in a tall parfait glass topped with enough whipped cream that would make Bill Cosby weep. Smooth as cold cream, it coats the mouth and is a sensuous satin flow. Read more

Ruth's Diner

Famous for its award-winning breakfast , brunch and dinner . Our menu is a collection of family favorites and comfort classics from the family cookbook !

Linda R

The mile high biscuits are to die for! Heaven on a plate!

Grant Gartland

The biscuits are insanely good, try not to fill up on them. The prices are crazy as well , $20 for a full breakfast we couldn't finish & extra biscuits for the road .

B Burdett

Always great, well prepared food, comfortable atmosphere and enchanting surroundings

Jason Eckert

Great place for Sunday brunch . Typical hour wait around noon. The acoustic music adds to the ambiance. Love the pulled pork Benedict

Doug Caldwell

Featured on Food Network show Diners, Drive-Ins,& Dives. Just a few minutes drive from downtown area. Biscuits are really big, see photo.Nice weather sit outside on patio .

Kath

Ask for a side of gravy with your biscuit instead of ordering the full sized one so you can enjoy other dishes :)

T R

1.Skinny Burrito with pinto beans is quite filling for a breakfast . 2. Good service and friendly staff .

Brett Ricley

Salmon BLT is incredible. Moist, with pesto mayo . Of course the mile high biscuits are en essential too.

Aaron Smyth

It can be very busy. Help yourself to some free coffee around the back of the building while you wait for a table to open up.

Ruth's Diner

Be sure to save room for dessert ! Ask your server about the Dessert of the Day.

Adam Sigel

Mac and cheese . Buffalo wings . Nice people.

Leslieann Williams

Order the $6 Early Bird breakfast between 8am-9am. Pancakes , sausage , bacon , hashbrowns , and eggs !

C Craig

the club sandwich is massive. and you can ask for more rolls!

Collin Straka

Breakfast is great! Ask for the Asparagus Omelette with Chorizo

Mitchell Wulfman

Unique spot in a canyon , worth the drive. Big plates of tasty breakfast noms.

Sibely N. K.

Everything is yummy ????

Annalisa Millo

AWESOME bloody marys , except they're extremely spicy , so ask them to dilute it with some tomato juice if you're not big on spicy .

Fredcz Lorenzo

The dinner rolls come so warm they melt the butter in the package. Delicious I could eat them for my meal and be satisfied.

Nicholas Stevens

always ask about the specials, haven't gone wrong once getting one of them.

Linda R

The best mile high biscuits in the nation. It makes breakfast a special meal.

Frank Yuvancic

Breakfast burrito and a Bloody Mary yo start your day!

Christina DuVall

Vegetarians try this... Reuben sandwich with a vegan patty in place of the meat... Sooo Good!!

Adry

Good brunch , beautiful outdoor seating .

JaNae Lewis

The house coffee is great! And the biscuits and gravy are fantastic!

Bob DUBINSKY

Asparagus with hollandaise , it is just wonderful

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Alex Drake

Thursday night is Barbecue night and it's ALL GOOD! And make sure to leave room for the chocolate pudding for desert .

Alana Kelly

Best country gravy I've ever had. Super flavorful.

Ruth's Diner

Hungry yet? We know we are! Stop in and enjoy the food that's been making people happy since 1930. Read more

Mike Pink

Mile high biscuits are delicious!

Daxton Dubach

The wait is long, get a zoo pass so you can go there while you wait! :)

Dan Hanson

Best eggs benny I've ever had.

Ruth's Diner

Meet Ruth - the spirited woman whose legacy still lives on with the tradition of Ruth's Diner. Read more

Legalize Utah

Come hungry to enjoy the best outdoor dining experience in Utah.

Lia Moreggi

Make sure you enjoy the biscuits !!

Curt Rivadeneira

The biscuit ! Why's it gotta be such a big biscuit ?! I'm so full of biscuit right now!

Doug Caldwell

Enjoy the red trout & eggs , seasoning makes the fish taste better, see photo.

Laura Branton

Delicious asparagus omelet

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