SAOLA Restaurant and Lounge

Awesome spot, needs the business and deserves it. Great vibes and interior and the food was great.

Atmosphere: 5

Food: 5

Service: 5

Best Vietnamese in Utah

Atmosphere: 5

Food: 5

Service: 5

I can't even tell you how good the food is. Seriously, the spicy oil is nutty and adds not only spice, but flavor. The herbs in the dishes are fresh and aromatic. Honestly, I didn't think I'd ever enjoyed a fresh mint leaf in a bite of a cold savory dish... let me tell you - it'll change your life. The atmosphere is quiet and elegant, the service is prompt and kind, and the food is to die for.

Just don't all come at once, because I love my hidden gem with a quiet smooth vibe. But if you haven't been here you're missing out.

Atmosphere: 5

Food: 5

Service: 5

Manager lacks empathy and ownership. Appalling customer service. An example of the opposite of real hospitality.

Service: 1

Best, Best Best Fried Rice!!!

Atmosphere: 5

Food: 5

Service: 5

The perfect place to celebrate our girlfriend's birthday! We are all huge fans of the interior design, music, service (thank you Gwen!!) ... And most especially, the food!!! We shared a variety of dishes and were so pleased with each one. Looking forward to going back ☆☆☆☆☆

My boyfriend and I spotted SAOLA on a Saturday evening when waiting for our table at Eight Settlers across the way. Out of curiosity I googled the restaurant and when we realized they serve pho we knew we had to try it. My boyfriend recently became obsessed with pho! I'll have it be known that it only took me 6 years to convince him to try it, so taking him around to try pho has been a fun experience for the both of us. He ordered the filet mignon pho and I ordered the filet mignon vermicelli salad. OH MY GOSH - where to even start! My boyfriend was sweet in sharing his broth with me and let me just say this is hands down the most flavorful broth I have ever tried. It is no wonder they don't serve it with the traditional add ins (available upon request) - it doesn't need it! As for my dish, there was so much tender steak on my plate I thought 'this is definitely worth $28!' The flavors were amazing and the shiso (purple leaf) had a flavor that I had never experienced before. Our waitress was so kind and gentle with us, she even took the time to give us a little back story about the restaurant and the pho (line of generational pho). We will definitely be returning, and soon!

Atmosphere: 5

Food: 5

Service: 5

Gwen is amazing and she keeps this restaurant immaculately maintained. The food is absolutely phenomenal. I will not go to another Thai restaurant since I tasted their banh mi french dip with au jus. I am excited to try their other items on the menu!

Atmosphere: 5

Food: 5

Service: 5

Great spot!

Atmosphere: 5

Food: 5

Service: 5

We have dined at Saola several times and we have always had a wonderful experience. The food, service and atmosphere is fantastic.

SAOLA is amazing! One of my favorite local spots. Shrimp dumplings are a must and the cocktails are divine!

Super fresh ingredients, amazing drinks and food!! Definitely going to be a frequent spot for us!

This place has the best craft cocktails in Utah! The lychee cosmo is a must-try — super yummy. Plus, the bartender and server are so cute and so nice. Highly recommend coming here!

Atmosphere: 5

Food: 5

Service: 5

Made a lunch reservation (confirmed) roughly two weeks in advance only to find upon arrival that the restaurant was closed. Hand written note on the door saying 'closed for lunch today'. Saola did not call, email, text or whatever to cancel the reservation. Unprofessional. Do better.

Great food and cocktails. It was a relaxed atmosphere, and a fun place for girls night out.