A spectacular view of downtown Salt Lake City is a feature of this private dining room on the west side of The Roof Restaurant, recently reopened atop the historic Joseph Smith Building. Originally opened in 1914 on the 10th floor of what was then the Hotel Utah, the popular open-air dining destination went by a variety of names over the past century-plus, including Starlite Gardens, The Sky Room, The Garden and The Roof. Today, the south side of the restaurant still has a retractable glass ceiling, reminiscent of many years of dining under the stars.
The Roof closed in March 2020 in response to the COVID-19 pandemic. It remained closed for the past five years and underwent a major renovation to the space, brand and menu. The restaurant will no longer offer a buffet menu, but instead a set fare inspired by local food favorites.
The Roof Restaurant is open Monday through Friday, 11 a.m.-9 p.m. and on Saturday from 11 a.m.-10 p.m. Reservations can be made at TheRoofSLC.com. (Photo courtesy Temple Square Hospitality Corp.)
The Roof closed in March 2020 in response to the COVID-19 pandemic. It remained closed for the past five years and underwent a major renovation to the space, brand and menu. The restaurant will no longer offer a buffet menu, but instead a set fare inspired by local food favorites.
The Roof Restaurant is open Monday through Friday, 11 a.m.-9 p.m. and on Saturday from 11 a.m.-10 p.m. Reservations can be made at TheRoofSLC.com. (Photo courtesy Temple Square Hospitality Corp.)