Varley - Salt Lake City

The service was extremely slow; it took 30 minutes after we were seated for someone to take our drink orders. The food was served cold, and the drinks were diluted. Additionally, the water and wine glasses that were brought to our table were dirty.

I wasn't sure what to expect when my friend suggested we meet at Varley for dinner and drinks. It's located in a rather hidden spot, so you might easily overlook it if you're not paying attention. However, once you step inside, you're immediately enveloped by the vibrant atmosphere. The service was excellent; we were regularly checked on, and the staff were very friendly. Both the drinks and food were fantastic, though I got so caught up in the moment that I forgot to take any photos. One of the dishes we tried was the octopus, and it was absolutely delicious! I will definitely be returning.

The ambiance and service were fantastic. The food was incredible and full of flavor, and we will certainly return.

Food was not my ideal selection, cocktail menu was good.Overall service was average and ambience just there.Place to go for drinks and socialize, yes for sure. That's about it

We originally had reservations at Ivy and Varley, and ended up next door. Although the food, cocktails, and atmosphere were all wonderful, the service was absolutely abysmal despite it not being very busy. We ordered a round of shots and cocktails- we received the shots with a promise the server would be back soon with cocktails, since they can’t be served at the same time due to Utah law. Not a problem.However, we waited 45 min ! after the shot to have our drinks arrive, despite flagging the waiter down multiple times. When the cocktails arrived, we requested to place orders for food and to have more water. They hurried away and returned ~10 minutes later to take food order and did not bring water. While waiting for our food, 2 different waiters came by with incorrect food orders asking if they belonged to us. When the food did arrive, we had to request water and utensils again. Then, we had to wait another 30 min to get the check. I don’t mind paying these elevated prices in return for quality food, environment, and service, but the service absolutely ruined this for me. The suggested tip was anywhere from 20-30%, which I found outrageous in comparison to the service.