Varley

The food is amazing, good vibe and great ambiance. The staff from the time we walked in the door we were greeted and seated at our table immediately. Food? Amazing to say the least if you come try the Americana burger as well as the spicy muscles were amazing. Drinks are great and prices are awesome thank you to the wonderful staff and ownership for the hospitality.

Wow! Up and coming newest bar in SLC! Finally the great vibe and chill atmosphere. Get to get a drink and to be able to have a conversation while not getting blasted out! Service was friendly, charcuterie board was just right, and damn that burger!!! Coming back for sure!

What a spectacular new bar! This block has been needing something to liven it up for a while & I'm so glad that Varley has opened. They were doing all proper Covid procedures. The hostess properly took our temperatures and masks were required to be worn on all patrons and employees; hand sanitizer was also provided throughout the venue. The food and drinks were incredible! The Midnight Margarita was too good to only have one and the Thai Coconut Curry Mussels, Sautéed Broccolini, Chorizo Fried Rice and NC BBQ Pork Rillettes were some of the best shareable plates I have tasted in some time. We heard the burger was delicious as well, but were too full to try- sothat's on our list for next time. The music was great throughout the night and the service was spot on. I can't wait to come back!

Checked out a new place today in Salt Lake. It's called Varley. It's south, across the street from the Marriott Hotel. When I mean new, it just opened this week. Super classy place and a very nice bar. Great friendly customer service from the greeter, to the guy behind the bar, and later the cooks that made my meal. Ok, on to the good part the appetizer and the dessert. I did not know it was a new establishment so I was very glad to be impressed. I ordered the Thai Coconut Curry Mussels. It was a great spicy creamy Thai with in house made Roti bread. But what impressed me were how the mussels were cooked. Most places overcook them and it becomes too tough. These were nice young mussels that were lightly cooked so they were super soft and tender which paired perfectly with the spicy creamy Thai sauce. This would be a great appetizer to share with friends. Now on to the dessert. I got the Oreo and Baileys Cheesecake. Baileys is a nice mixture with the Oreo crust. You got the liquer flavor that blends well with the creamy cheesecake and a little sharp kick with the chocolate Orem crust. This is a nice little treat to end the night with. I'm glad I got to try this new place and will definitely look forward to comimg back and trying some more items on the menu. Remember to support your local businesses. #thisishowIchow @varleyslc

Walking into Varley felt good, almost as if I had returned home from being away for years. An impossible thought because this was the opening night, but it gives that vibe. The look of this place is incredible! Cozy yet classy, warm but with an edge, simple yet beautiful. I can honestly say that I have not been into a cocktail bar that looked and felt like this. I just want to go back. We had two shareable and two solo dishes. Starting us off was the NC BBQ Pork Rillette. Three fresh, doled up pork sliders that leave you wanting more. The Caroline Vinegar sauce on this alone I want to bottle up and pour into a tub to swim in later. Where did this come from? Wow. The vinegar pared with the Brussel sprouts slaw in a glorious fashion. I would expect every dynamic duo to look at this and give a thumbs up. This is a must-order. The flavor was subtle yet slapping my lips as the little pickled peppers came into play. I could FEEL the taste, something I thought impossible. To complement this sharable, a beautiful bright red Grilled Beet Hummus made its way to the table. For a second I was taken back to the meals they served in Neverland... those bright colored dishes that made you want to reach through the TV and devour. This dish took me there. The bright red color of the beets felt really good on my eyes. I LOVED the beet flavor with the diced cucumbers on top, the whole thing sleeping soundly on a grilled Scallion Roti Bread. Yum. Although this was a starter, I returned to it several times throughout the main course. I ordered the Classic Americana Burger. Two Smashed Beef Patties with traditional fixings. The taste of this bad boy blew my mind. It was not a new taste, just one that I rarely experience in a restaurant, let alone a cocktail bar. I am convinced this burger is now the best-kept secret in Salt Lake City. If you are not familiar with the Maillard reaction, read up on it. A smashed patty is a party where all are invited and all have a part. The flavor is not burned out, the char does not overtake the rest of the experience, each ingredient makes its way to the front stage at just the right moments. I love the bun, not sure what kind it was but it didn't really matter. It contained and had a satisfying crunch, two things that have to be involved with a good burger. In short, this is a rad burger. It comes with a delicious pile of fries that somehow have a first crunch but feel soft. They have nailed the crispy/fresh ratio on these fries. My lovely girlfriend ordered the Grilled Pear and Goat Cheese Salad with added Grilled Chicken. She usually cannot handle the punch of the goat cheese so she swapped that out with one of the other 2 options they provided. Manchego Cheese. I watched her face as she began the journey. Pure joy. Honestly, PURE JOY. "I literally have not had a better salad." They do not mess around when it comes to their salads. Calling it a salad almost demeans it. The grilled chicken was resting on top, almost challenging us to try to eat it all. This is not one of those salads that place a few pieces of the bonus protein on top and calls it good, this is a treasure of ingredients liberally poured on. I had to have what she was having. The Grilled Chicken was juicy, full of flavor, and fresh. SO FRESH. The greens, grilled pears, arugula... So fresh. I kept asking her what kind of dressing was there because it didn't taste like a vinaigrette to me. It has such a sweet, almost sugary flavor on there. I am guessing the Pear-balsamic has something to do with it. Candied Walnuts adding a satisfying crunch, Grilled Pears keep things interesting, you would think they created a new species of salad here that is begging to be had by all. I want to take loved ones here and watch them eat. I cannot post a full review here, my yelp has more. You get the point! This place is really good, I want to come back and try each dish. Thank you!