Arlo Restaurant

My partner and I have our annual Valentine's Day dinner here, and we look forward to it all year. It's one of the best fine dining experiences in SLC, and I highly recommend it. Located in a renovated house near the State Capitol, parking can be tricky at times, so it's best to arrive early to secure a spot nearby. The main dining room is intimate, and the staff and chefs are all friendly. The food is divine—creative, locally sourced, and unforgettable. For appetizers, we ordered the bread and butter and the fish and chips (my personal favorite). The main courses pictured are quail with grits, sweet potato, pickled pear, red cabbage, toasted walnuts, and pomegranate molasses. The other main course is ravioli with chicken confit, seasoned with various herbs, and topped with Parmesan. For dessert, we had the lemon tart with spiced meringue, sumac, and candied orange.

Cute hidden spot near the capitol. We sat out in the patio and it was a lovely ambiance with the green foliage all around. Great way to enjoy the tail end of summer. Next time I would prolly sit at the bar bc of the open kitchen they have there. The serving portions are on the smaller size but the taste was amazing. It is also not crazy expensive, most dishes averaging around 15-30. Couldn't have asked for better servers. They were attentive and polite. There is parking in the back and also street parking.

I can’t say enough about this incredible brunch experience! From the moment we walked in, the atmosphere struck the perfect balance between cozy and elevated. The space was comfortable and relaxed, yet refined, making it feel like a special treat without being pretentious. The food, though—wow! Some of the best we’ve ever tasted. Every dish was unique, beautifully crafted, and absolutely delicious. It was clear that the chef’s talent and passion were infused into every bite. The flavors were bold yet perfectly balanced, and each plate felt like a thoughtful masterpiece. On top of that, the staff was so warm and welcoming. And the cheeky descriptions on some of the menu items gave us a chuckle. It added a layer of warmth to an already extraordinary morning. We can’t wait to return.

Arlo is a special place. This is the only restaurant we do our date nights at. Sitting at the chefs counter watching them do their work, drinking nice wine, and eating consistently delicious food genuinely fills our hearts. We have never experienced an “off” night here, the food is very consistent and we’ve always had such nice wait staff. I cannot think of another restaurant that tries unique and interesting flavor combinations in ways you wouldn’t expect. We are always in for a treat when we come here!

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.

We searched for restaurants in SLC that people considered deserving to be in the Michelin guide and Arlo restaurant kept popping up. After our experience here, I completely agree with these people! Very innovative food, exceptional service, and honestly, the prices for each dish were very reasonable. Arlo is located in a quiet neighborhood and has its own parking lot, which is a huge plus (just go down the driveway). Service/Ambiance: The inside has a rustic, modern feel. There were lots of 2-4 person tables that could probably be made into 6 person tables. There’s a whole outdoor area inside a canopy and looked to have ample heat lamps. We opted for the bar seats inside facing the open kitchen and we absolutely loved it. We’re no professional cooks but we appreciated watching the head chef and the other chefs work well together in a calm manner. It was enjoyable seeing them plate each dish. Each dish came out fairly quickly and we didn’t have to wait to finish a dish before the next one came. Shout out to our server Kyle for a great service. Food: The dinner menu is simply laid out in one page, making everything easy to see. Our server explained which parts are appetizers, shareables, and main dishes. My husband and I shared each dish and we were pretty stuffed at the end. Usually in restaurants like this, I can easily say that some dishes are good to skip. But we were pleasantly surprised with each dish and we’d order these same items again. For drinks, I ordered Rum Cocktail (12) and he ordered Mescal Cocktail (12). The Rum drink was sweeter, which is how I like my drinks. -Bread and butter (5): crispy outside and soft in the inside. The thyme was apparent and made it so flavorful that I didn’t have to use too much butter like I usually do with other breads that aren’t as tasty. -Small potatoes (10): petite whole potatoes in brie fondue, duck fat, and crispy bits— this was surprisingly sooo delicious. Potatoes were cooked nicely and the toppings together worked very well. -Fish and Chips (9): housemade chips topped with fish. You’d think everything on it was salty but the flavors of each ingredient worked so well together. Must get! -Vegetable Tart (14): also a must get! -Duck Ravioli (29): main dish; pasta was cooked nicely and there was a generous amount of duck inside the raviolis. -Lemon Tart (12): we asked our server what his most favorite dessert was and this is what he said. My husband who usually doesn’t appreciate lemon desserts actually liked this a lot. Overall: We were definitely impressed with Arlo and I highly recommend this restaurant. I believe they have a rotating menu so I’d love to come back here if we’re ever back in the area again. Make sure to make reservations!

Hands down one of the best brunch locations in the city. Our server Julia was fantastic and the food was amazing. The menu is always rotating and this stop was no exception, the apple butter French toast was gone and replaced with strawberry, delicious regardless but know that what you decide on before may not be there when you show up. I had the Quiche which is a limited item, when it’s gone it’s gone for the day. It was so wonderful and full of flavor and that’s high praise here as I’m not a big fan of eggs. They also had pink pineapple which is a new variety that is sweet and lacking most tartness. My partner loved it as she doesn’t care for the tart bite that normal pineapple has.

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.