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The main dining room. - SAOLA Restaurant and Lounge, Cottonwood Heights, UT

SAOLA Restaurant and Lounge

4.8
4.8
31 Reviews
$31 to $50
Contemporary Asian

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2 people
7:00 PM
Booked 16 times today
  • Good for special occasions
  • Good for business meals
  • Good for groups
In the City Between the Canyons, Saola is all at once an enlivening escape and a gathering place to remember life’s fleeting achievements. Whether you’re toasting a new personal record or simply winding down after a thrill run, Saola is the perfect place to live it up. A stylish dining venue celebrating the culture and cuisine of Asia in an intimate yet relaxed setting at the bottom of Big & Little Cottonwood Canyons.

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Additional information

  • Dining style
    Fine Dining
  • Price
    $31 to $50
  • Cuisines
    Contemporary Asian, Pan-Asian, Bar / Lounge / Bottle Service
  • Hours of operation
    Mon–Thu, Sun 5:00 pm–9:00 pm Fri, Sat 5:00 pm–9:30 pm
  • Phone number
    (801) 944-2949
  • Payment options
    AMEX, Discover, Mastercard, Visa
  • Dress code
    Casual Dress
  • Executive chef
    Tuan Vu
  • Neighborhood
    Cottonwood Heights
  • Cross street
    Fort Union Blvd and Wasatch Blvd
  • Parking details
    Private Lot
  • Additional
    Bar/Lounge, Beer, BYO Wine, Cocktails, Corkage Fee, Counter Seating, Full Bar, Happy Hour, Non-Smoking, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Takeout, Vegan, Wheelchair Access, Wine

What 31 people are saying

Overall ratings and reviews

Reviews can only be made by diners who have eaten at this restaurant

4.8
4.8 based on recent ratings
  • 4.7Food
  • 4.8Service
  • 4.8Ambience
  • 4.4Value

NoiseModerate

Loved For

  • Utah

    Innovative

  • Utah

    Healthy

  • Salt Lake City

    Innovative

  • Salt Lake City

    Healthy

  • Salt Lake City

    Great for scenic views

Review summary

AI-generated from verified diner reviews
SAOLA Restaurant and Lounge delights diners with "flavorful and absolutely delicious" dishes, offering a perfect blend of small and large plates ideal for sharing. The ambiance is lovely, and service is "exceptional," with attentive staff enhancing the dining experience. Though some find it pricey, the imaginative menu and well-crafted drinks make it a standout choice for East Asian cuisine enthusiasts.

31 Reviews
  1. Amy

    Charlotte

    6 reviews

    5.0

    6 reviews

    Dined today

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Food was outstanding. Menu was so well crafted that it was really hard to decide what to order. Highly recommend!

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  2. Jake

    Salt Lake City

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on October 26, 2024

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    We ate the best meal in Salt Lake City we've had in years this Friday night at SAOLA. I eat Thai food once a week at some great restaurants, but I've never had Thai food elevated to the level it was at SAOLA. We had mussel shooters, papaya shrimp salad, Kobe beef skewers, Peking duck, Thai iced tea, and 2 desserts. Everything was seasoned and spiced delicately. Well thought out menu that they don't just throw heat at to cover quality issues like some Thai places do. Extremely impressed, will be eating there more often and referring it to others.

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  3. Michael

    Salt Lake City

    8 reviews

    5.0

    8 reviews

    Dined on October 22, 2024

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 4
    The Chilean Sea Bass was marvelous! the service was superb

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  4. Jim

    Phoenix

    2 reviews

    5.0

    2 reviews

    Dined on October 20, 2024

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 4
    3. Service 4
    4. Ambience 4
    The restaurant has a nice location with the mountains as a backdrop. The food is very tasty and service was great. We were only one of three tables there so there was no noise and food came out quickly. It is a bit pricey for the dinners so take that into consideration.

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  5. Robert

    New York City

    2 reviews

    3.0

    2 reviews

    Dined on October 19, 2024

    1. Overall 3
    2. Food 2
    3. Service 3
    4. Ambience 4
    Thought they tried to do too many different types of cuisines. The food is expensive and the quality and taste didn’t match the price

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  6. Donald

    VIP

    Salt Lake City

    14 reviews

    4.0

    14 reviews

    Dined on October 17, 2024

    1. Overall 4
    2. Food 4
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    This place has great atmosphere and excellent food quality. Their only flaw is serving cold food. The food does not come out hot. In the restaurant industry, “hot food, hot “is a priority. We were the only table besides a large group. Hopefully they can work on this. Also, their drinks taste flat like they are from a soda gun and not a fountain. Service is very attentive.

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  7. Elizabeth

    Salt Lake City

    5 reviews

    5.0

    5 reviews

    Dined on October 11, 2024

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    The food was amazing and they had a lot of great options. The server was very friendly and took great care of us.

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  8. Adelphe

    Salt Lake City

    2 reviews

    5.0

    2 reviews

    Dined on September 26, 2024

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    I am not a reviewer of places. I don’t do this, however SAOLA was phenomenal on every level and it must be stated! We tried the thai basil mango shrimp from the small plates menu and then ordered two entrees, the salmon & the filet mignon, to split. Everything was delicious and cooked to perfection! I would eat the filet mignon for breakfast, it was so delicious. Our server Boon was attentive and not overbearing and I already can’t wait to come back!

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  9. Emily

    Salt Lake City

    4 reviews

    5.0

    4 reviews

    Dined on September 15, 2024

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Amazing food and drinks! Serivce was phenomenal too!

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  10. Mary

    San Francisco

    7 reviews

    5.0

    7 reviews

    Dined on September 1, 2024

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Excellent dinner and service, as always. A little quieter than usual with many people out of town for the Labor Day weekend.

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FAQs

SAOLA Restaurant and Lounge offers takeout which you can order by calling the restaurant at (801) 944-2949.

SAOLA Restaurant and Lounge is rated 4.8 stars by 31 OpenTable diners.

Yes, you can generally book this restaurant by choosing the date, time and party size on OpenTable.

Make a reservation

2 people
7:00 PM
Booked 16 times today

Order delivery or takeout

Google Map for SAOLA Restaurant and Lounge

7307 Canyon Centre Pkwy, Cottonwood Heights, UT 84121

Additional information

  • Cross street
    Fort Union Blvd and Wasatch Blvd
  • Neighborhood
    Cottonwood Heights
  • Hours of operation
    Mon–Thu, Sun 5:00 pm–9:00 pm Fri, Sat 5:00 pm–9:30 pm
  • Price
    $31 to $50
  • Cuisines
    Contemporary Asian, Pan-Asian, Bar / Lounge / Bottle Service
  • Dining style
    Fine Dining
  • Dress code
    Casual Dress
  • Parking details
    Private Lot
  • Payment options
    AMEX, Discover, Mastercard, Visa
  • Executive chef
    Tuan Vu
  • Additional
    Bar/Lounge, Beer, BYO Wine, Cocktails, Corkage Fee, Counter Seating, Full Bar, Happy Hour, Non-Smoking, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Takeout, Vegan, Wheelchair Access, Wine
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