We went to Arlo's for their new year's dinner. Everything was excellent. We'll definitely be back
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Recommended dishes: Beet Salad, Chicory Salad, Lemon Tart
Stephen Nielson
My wife and I went on New Years Eve, which is also our anniversary. Each year we try a new restaurant and Arlo had popped up on our radar, so we gave it a chance. I've never left a Google review, but I was annoyed enough with my experience that I feel like I need to.
First, the good. The food was quite enjoyable. As it was NYE, they had a tasting menu, which was decently thought out and well made.
Second, the not so great. We made reservations to sit in the "glass patio house". Pictures of the patio in warm months make it seem like an enjoyable space. And the few available pictures of it enclosed made it look inviting. It is not. Essentially, it’s just a steel frame bolted to the concrete patio and enclosed with corrugated plastic greenhouse panels with three propane heaters in the middle and five tables crammed in there. Add to that every time a sever came in, the sliding door jarringly slammed open and shut. It was not a very inviting or enjoyable atmosphere for a higher-end meal.
Finally, the bad. The NYE tasting menu was four courses with an optional wine pairing, which I got. The courses came out so fast! We'd barely made it through half of our bread and cheese course when the salads came. Then we still had our bread plates on the table, were eating our salads, when the third course came! At one point I had three glasses of wine sitting in front of me! I'm no food critic or snob, but I've been around a bit, and this is not how a four-course meal is supposed to work. In my experience the serving staff will watch and wait until you are done, or very nearly done, with the previous course before bringing the next. It almost felt like they were trying to rush us through the meal so they could get the next reservation in. Very disappointing.
Again, the food was quite good. I'll take the hit for sitting in the enclosed patio and chock that up to not knowing it was uninviting (the main dining room looked nice). But the service was just frustrating. When you pay $300+, you're not just paying for a meal, you're paying for an experience. And I feel like Arlo fell a flat on that.
Atmosphere: 2
Food: 4
Service: 2
Recommended dishes: Chicory Salad
Rachel Turnbow Harris
Everything was amazingly delicious. The menu and pairings were so intentional and we were mesmerized by the bustling open kitchen. The staff seem genuinely friendly and happy to be there and each dish was not only visually stunning but tasted incredible! 10/10 and we will be coming back again. Worth every penny.
Parking: It’s a tricky part of town for parking.
Kid-friendliness: Probably not the best place for kids
Been here twice for brunch. Love the freshness of the food and the service is excellent.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Stephanie Woolf
Arlo is our go to date night restaurant. They prioritize quality of food and simplicity in ambience, which we love. They have an outdoor patio as well that’s remote and beautiful.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Lilyana Young
This might be a longer than normal review but we wanted to share our experience in case anyone was hesitant about coming here. My husband made a reservation here for my birthday after hearing good things and us wanting to try a new place in Salt Lake. We each ordered a cocktail and multiple food items which were all AMAZING including the soup, fish and chips, empanadas and bread. The waiter and the bartender were extremely friendly and answered any questions we had. However one plate sadly disappointed us, which was the steak. The presentation was beautiful and it looked to be cooked to perfection but after trying it, it was extremely tough. We went back and forth about even mentioning it to the waiter because we would rather pay for the meal and go about our day rather than risk ruining someone’s else’s. We did choose to bring it to his attention solely so he could make the kitchen aware in case there were multiple tough cuts waiting to be served. We let him know we wanted to pay for it and we weren’t looking for any type comp but we just wanted to make them aware so they could double check before bringing it out to any other guests. Our sweet waiter was so apologetic and kind, he even took it off the bill which we did not expect. Overall the ambiance, cocktails, service and almost all the food was amazing! We will definitely be returning.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Varshitha Chandra
This is one of the worst places I’ve been to in SLC. Came here looking at the good reviews and it was a total letdown. The chicory salad, ravioli and cheese crackers were horrible. Only thing edible was the empanadas.
Atmosphere: 3
Food: 1
Service: 3
Anya Biskupiak
Very pro-meat!!
Sydney G
Arlo is the best restaurant in SLC! My absolute favorite place to go.
The best food in salt lake hand down, some of the best service aswell. Very impressed with the menu. Very pro meat!
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Yates Snyder
I was pleasantly surprised by this place the other night. We shared an assortment of dishes and they had lots of flavor. The flavor profiles and pairings I was impressed by. The carrot soup was incredible -savory carrot base with crunchy and crispy grains. The stuffed rainbow trout was cooked PERFECT. Their gin cocktail was good also.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Michael W
Four of us arrived pretty late for dinner and by the time food was served, we were the last table left. Waiter was super patient with us, explaining the menu items. Although order was missing for one of us, the waiter offered a free dessert. My friend and I liked the Some Soup. Other food was delicious too. A hidden gem close to downtown, but in a quiet neighborhood away from busy places downtown.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Syd Alavi
It's probably the BEST cocktails in Salt Lake. Like their cocktails, the dishes are well-crafted and yummy, but the food portions are very tiny. (and a little pricy) The outdoor seating is lovely, and the atmosphere is great. During the busy hours, parking could get tricky.
Great food, small portions, upscale atmosphere
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
We went to Arlo's for their new year's dinner. Everything was excellent. We'll definitely be back
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Recommended dishes: Beet Salad, Chicory Salad, Lemon Tart
My wife and I went on New Years Eve, which is also our anniversary. Each year we try a new restaurant and Arlo had popped up on our radar, so we gave it a chance. I've never left a Google review, but I was annoyed enough with my experience that I feel like I need to.
First, the good. The food was quite enjoyable. As it was NYE, they had a tasting menu, which was decently thought out and well made.
Second, the not so great. We made reservations to sit in the "glass patio house". Pictures of the patio in warm months make it seem like an enjoyable space. And the few available pictures of it enclosed made it look inviting. It is not. Essentially, it’s just a steel frame bolted to the concrete patio and enclosed with corrugated plastic greenhouse panels with three propane heaters in the middle and five tables crammed in there. Add to that every time a sever came in, the sliding door jarringly slammed open and shut. It was not a very inviting or enjoyable atmosphere for a higher-end meal.
Finally, the bad. The NYE tasting menu was four courses with an optional wine pairing, which I got. The courses came out so fast! We'd barely made it through half of our bread and cheese course when the salads came. Then we still had our bread plates on the table, were eating our salads, when the third course came! At one point I had three glasses of wine sitting in front of me! I'm no food critic or snob, but I've been around a bit, and this is not how a four-course meal is supposed to work. In my experience the serving staff will watch and wait until you are done, or very nearly done, with the previous course before bringing the next. It almost felt like they were trying to rush us through the meal so they could get the next reservation in. Very disappointing.
Again, the food was quite good. I'll take the hit for sitting in the enclosed patio and chock that up to not knowing it was uninviting (the main dining room looked nice). But the service was just frustrating. When you pay $300+, you're not just paying for a meal, you're paying for an experience. And I feel like Arlo fell a flat on that.
Atmosphere: 2
Food: 4
Service: 2
Recommended dishes: Chicory Salad
Everything was amazingly delicious. The menu and pairings were so intentional and we were mesmerized by the bustling open kitchen. The staff seem genuinely friendly and happy to be there and each dish was not only visually stunning but tasted incredible! 10/10 and we will be coming back again. Worth every penny.
Parking: It’s a tricky part of town for parking.
Kid-friendliness: Probably not the best place for kids
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Recommended dishes: Beet Salad, Fish, Chicory Salad
Been here twice for brunch. Love the freshness of the food and the service is excellent.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Arlo is our go to date night restaurant. They prioritize quality of food and simplicity in ambience, which we love. They have an outdoor patio as well that’s remote and beautiful.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
This might be a longer than normal review but we wanted to share our experience in case anyone was hesitant about coming here. My husband made a reservation here for my birthday after hearing good things and us wanting to try a new place in Salt Lake. We each ordered a cocktail and multiple food items which were all AMAZING including the soup, fish and chips, empanadas and bread. The waiter and the bartender were extremely friendly and answered any questions we had. However one plate sadly disappointed us, which was the steak. The presentation was beautiful and it looked to be cooked to perfection but after trying it, it was extremely tough. We went back and forth about even mentioning it to the waiter because we would rather pay for the meal and go about our day rather than risk ruining someone’s else’s. We did choose to bring it to his attention solely so he could make the kitchen aware in case there were multiple tough cuts waiting to be served. We let him know we wanted to pay for it and we weren’t looking for any type comp but we just wanted to make them aware so they could double check before bringing it out to any other guests. Our sweet waiter was so apologetic and kind, he even took it off the bill which we did not expect. Overall the ambiance, cocktails, service and almost all the food was amazing! We will definitely be returning.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
This is one of the worst places I’ve been to in SLC. Came here looking at the good reviews and it was a total letdown. The chicory salad, ravioli and cheese crackers were horrible. Only thing edible was the empanadas.
Atmosphere: 3
Food: 1
Service: 3
Very pro-meat!!
Arlo is the best restaurant in SLC! My absolute favorite place to go.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Restaurantji Recommends
Very pro meat! 🥩
The best food in salt lake hand down, some of the best service aswell. Very impressed with the menu. Very pro meat!
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
I was pleasantly surprised by this place the other night. We shared an assortment of dishes and they had lots of flavor. The flavor profiles and pairings I was impressed by. The carrot soup was incredible -savory carrot base with crunchy and crispy grains. The stuffed rainbow trout was cooked PERFECT. Their gin cocktail was good also.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Four of us arrived pretty late for dinner and by the time food was served, we were the last table left. Waiter was super patient with us, explaining the menu items. Although order was missing for one of us, the waiter offered a free dessert. My friend and I liked the Some Soup. Other food was delicious too. A hidden gem close to downtown, but in a quiet neighborhood away from busy places downtown.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
It's probably the BEST cocktails in Salt Lake.
Like their cocktails, the dishes are well-crafted and yummy, but the food portions are very tiny. (and a little pricy) The outdoor seating is lovely, and the atmosphere is great. During the busy hours, parking could get tricky.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 4
Service: 5
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