When you think of all-you-can-eat buffets, you probably picture bowls of limp lettuce and gluey macaroni salad. Here’s a restaurant that serves diners buffet-style, and it’s a far cry from those chain places.
For a buffet dining experience that offers gourmet food with a killer city view, visit The Roof. It’s located in the Joseph Smith Memorial Building in downtown Salt Lake City.
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Head up to the 10th floor for the entrance to the restaurant.
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The Roof is well-known for its views of the city and the LDS temple that’s right across the street.
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You’re never going to find ambiance like this at a typical Utah buffet restaurant.
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Instead of the clatter and noise, you’ll enjoy soft piano music playing in the background while you dine.
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The Lion House rolls will change your life. Forget that no-carb diet; you can start that tomorrow. Tonight, try to stick to just two or three of these little gems.
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The salad bar has plenty of fresh, crisp ingredients for the perfect start to your meal.
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Snack on the imported and domestic cheese and crackers.
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Ask the chef to carve you up some slow-roasted prime rib and honey-baked ham.
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If you love seafood, you’ll want to check out the cold poached salmon, crab legs and chilled shrimp.
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Try a little bit of everything; you can go back as often as you’d like.
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After all that delicious dinner, you might be tempted to skip dessert. Trust me, you’ll want to have at least a couple bites; the homemade desserts are divine.
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Visit The Roof for dinner Monday through Saturday from 5 p.m. to Close. For more information, or to make a dinner reservation, visit The Roof’s website. Now that it’s summer, you might be thinking about patio dining. This is one of the best places in the state to try – it’s a hidden oasis in the city.
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