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   CharlesH

   Houston

   11 reviews

   vip
   3.0

   11 reviews

   Dined on March 12, 2023

   overall3food2service5ambience4

   Great service but the most mediocre of foods. Disappointed. The shrimp and grits was terrible.

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   Apicius

   Cincinnati

   7 reviews

   vip
   5.0

   7 reviews

   Dined on March 12, 2023

   overall5food5service5ambience5

   Serves a broad spectrum of craft cocktails with something for every taste: sweet, dry, smoky or brown goods. Menu is likewise, ranging from vegetarian/vegan entrees to buffalo tartare for your inner Neanderthal. Service is attentive, friendly yet unobtrusive. Decor is a striking blend of what seem like Art Deco and Pop Art movements. Recommended for dates and other special occasions.

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   OpenTable Diner

   Hawaii

   1 review

   5.0

   1 review

   Dined on March 5, 2023

   overall5food5service5ambience4

   I really enjoyed this place. The waitress we had was great, friendly, prompt, & attentive. I did think at times the place was rather dark with the DJ music late at night a little too loud. Perhaps it was the timing of my dinner (late Saturday night) crossing over when it became a bar or something. Regardless, I would recommend this place and definitely be back. The drinks are phenomenal.

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   jasonevans0975

   Washington DC

   6 reviews

   3.0

   6 reviews

   Dined on March 3, 2023

   overall3food3service4ambience3

   Slow service. This was the second time at Varley and we had the same experience before. Food was ok. DJ in a restaurant was loud enough we had to talk louder than normal. Seems like they’re confused. Is it a club? Is it a cocktail bar/lounge? We’ll likely not go back.

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   Valentines

   Salt Lake City

   3 reviews

   3.0

   3 reviews

   Dined on March 1, 2023

   overall3food2service5ambience4

   The venue is nice and staff was friendly, but it feels more like a cocktail lounge. I ordered a grilled chicken salad, and the greens tasted like salad leftovers. It was really bad. I mentioned it to staff, and they just said they’d let the kitchen know so that they don’t give that to any other people. So, I still paid $22 for a pretty icky salad. If I went back, I’d just go for drinks and a chat.

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6. OT

   OpenTable Diner

   New York Area

   2 reviews

   vip
   3.0

   2 reviews

   Dined on February 16, 2023

   overall3food4service1ambience4

   The service was so bad. Like bad bad.

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   OpenTable Diner

   Salt Lake City

   1 review

   5.0

   1 review

   Dined on February 15, 2023

   overall5food5service5ambience5

   Great food and service on New Years the ambiance was fantastic and we enjoyed the music

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   Pete

   Salt Lake City

   9 reviews

   vip
   5.0

   9 reviews

   Dined on February 15, 2023

   overall5food5service5ambience5

   Love the vibe, the staff is friendly, warm, and inviting. Get the Brussel sprouts!!!

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   LandonB

   Salt Lake City

   1 review

   3.0

   1 review

   Dined on February 15, 2023

   overall3food2service4ambience3

   Tried Varley out for the first time. Our server was great, the appetizer was delicious. Main course dishes left lots of be desired but it is difficult to dress up southern food I guess. Lights were in a constant state of flickering and that was not great. Overall if friends told me to meet them here I would, but won’t go out of my way to come again.

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    John

    Denver

    8 reviews

    5.0

    8 reviews

    Dined on February 15, 2023

    overall5food5service4ambience5

    The food was much better than I was expecting. The service was a little slow, while it was a busy night just small things like asking if we wanted another round of drinks was skipped. Overall it was a great experience and the food was delicious and very high quality.

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    MichaelG

    Washington DC

    1 review

    vip
    3.0

    1 review

    Dined on February 12, 2023

    overall3food2service2ambience2

    Overall, our experience was OK. Our server was friendly and knowledgeable however it appears the rest of the staff isn't properly trained. As examples, the "host" pointed to our table instead of walking us to it and our food was delivered to the wrong table and then given to us after we noticed the mistake (having been touched by the other guests the meals should have been returned to the kitchen and redone for safety reasons). Additionally, despite clear requests for how we'd like our meat and fish prepared they were done incorrectly. At no point did anyone ask if were enjoying our meal (we really weren't). We dined at 7 p.m. and during our meal the lights were turned very low as if we were in a nightclub--at that time people are dining and want to actually see their companions and meals. Considering the menu prices we expected a higher caliber experience but it felt unprofessional.

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    dcku

    Houston

    5 reviews

    4.0

    5 reviews

    Dined on February 11, 2023

    overall4food3service4ambience4

    Brussels sprouts were delicious. Burger and were so salty that they were almost inedible

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    MatthewS

    Salt Lake City

    6 reviews

    4.0

    6 reviews

    Dined on February 11, 2023

    overall4food2service4ambience4

    We were seated in an attractive, uncrowded area adjacent to the bar. High ceiling made space feel open. Service was fine, cocktails were interesting. I resist being super critical, because I'll eat and appreciate almost anything, but the only low point was the food; their interpretation of shrimp and grits with chorizo was goopy and just weird. Maybe I just ordered the one bad thing on the menu. Other dishes I noticed coming out were attractively plated.

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14. OT

    OpenTable Diner

    1 review

    2.0

    1 review

    Dined on February 5, 2023

    overall2food2service3ambience3

    Food arrived cold and our table was not ready for reservation.

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15. OT

    OpenTable Diner

    San Francisco

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on January 29, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5

    Really excellent, unique dishes and drinks! Perfect spot for a group.

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    OpenTable Diner

    Washington DC

    3 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    3 reviews

    Dined on January 21, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5

    Food was sooo good!!

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    PoproxConroy

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on January 15, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5

    We really enjoyed a girls night out to Varley! The cocktail menu was creative and tasty (Shout-out to the Killer Bees! Gin Habenero honey cocktail 😍) and the food was surprisingly great. The noise level was very manageable. We did get there 10 minutes later than our reservation, but they still honored it. We did end up moving to seats at the bar so we could continue eating since there was a time limit. (1 Hour 15) all in all, really enjoyable.

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    Chslocal

    Charleston

    18 reviews

    3.0

    18 reviews

    Dined on January 12, 2023

    overall3food3service3ambience5

    Service was really slow. It took forever for someone to wait on us and get food and drinks. The drinks were good, The food was average at best, some things were luke warm and One of our dishes was forgotten. Beautiful space but won’t be rushing to go back.

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19. OT

    OpenTable Diner

    Boise

    8 reviews

    4.0

    8 reviews

    Dined on January 8, 2023

    overall4food5service5ambience4

    The vibe here was dark and swanky meets club. The music was loud and the lights did a weird flickering thing. The food and service were great. They had a good drink and wine selection. We enjoyed our date, although the music was a bit loud.

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    Allee

    San Diego

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on January 7, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5

    Best service!! Ophelia was amazing!! Thank you!!!!

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    JamieP

    Philadelphia

    2 reviews

    5.0

    2 reviews

    Dined on January 1, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5

    Had a great date night on NYE! Our server Carter was fantastic and provided us with several different drink recommendations. Would highly recommend to anyone looking for a nice night out, and who does not want to break the bank!

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    SpencerB

    Orange County

    3 reviews

    4.0

    3 reviews

    Dined on December 22, 2022

    overall4food4service4ambience3

    It was ok the lights kept flickering on and off so that was weird food was ok kinda pricey

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    Hardly

    Salt Lake City

    2 reviews

    3.0

    2 reviews

    Dined on December 16, 2022

    overall3food4service4ambience3

    The place was a little too trendy for me. The tables were too close together, had someone sat at the table next to us, we may as well just dine together. The high ceilings make for an echo of all the conversations happening, and when the DJ started it was difficult to hold a conversation. For a cocktail and some fun with friends, sure, cool location. For dinner with a date where you'd like to have a real conversation without yelling at each other across the table, there are better places. Food was good, and not overly priced for the hip vibe they were trying to convey.

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    Sandy2

    San Francisco

    22 reviews

    5.0

    22 reviews

    Dined on December 12, 2022

    overall5food5service5ambience4

    The Varley has an extensive and creative cocktail list and an attractive bar. The food and service were superb. We both had the seared halibut and agreed it was the finest meal we had had in months. The Varley is conveniently located less than a block from the Eccles Theatre, so this was a pre-theatre meal for us. We will definitely return.

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    SonyaM

    Salt Lake City

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on December 10, 2022

    overall5food5service5ambience5

    Staff was friendly from the start. Food and drinks were even better!! Great atmosphere for date night.

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    Bellemonik

    Washington DC

    20 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    20 reviews

    Dined on December 9, 2022

    overall5food5service5ambience5

    This was an impromptu work dinner/drinks. We had been to the Ivy and Varley but never Varley. I think I prefer it- it seemed quieter overall. The food was delicious. The Gnocchi was incredible - the bison tartare! Shrimp and grits! Really outstanding food. Thank you.

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    MrsHotToddy

    Salt Lake City

    4 reviews

    4.0

    4 reviews

    Dined on December 4, 2022

    overall4food5service5ambience4

    Food was delicious! Service was great! Really the only complaint is that it’s a little too dark inside. Even the servers were commenting about it. But it wouldn’t stop us from going back.

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    JMT22

    Salt Lake City

    1 review

    4.0

    1 review

    Dined on December 3, 2022

    overall4food4service3ambience4

    Very pretty environment. Whatever they had burning in their candle triggered my allergies. Food was fine, but not great.

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    alliebeauballie

    Salt Lake City

    18 reviews

    5.0

    18 reviews

    Dined on November 20, 2022

    overall5food5service5ambience4

    The food was outstanding, drinks delicious, a little too loud for conversation, but overall we love this place so much!

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30. OT

    OpenTable Diner

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on November 13, 2022

    overall5food5service3ambience4

    The server kept forgetting what we ordered, there was a super loud group of young girls drinking and yelling next to us. It’s too dark in there, can barely see my food. Feedback: 1. Train your servers to pay attention or write things down. 2. Keep the loud groups under control and ask them to be respectful toward others. 3. Add more lightbulbs or any light so people can see what they’re eating.

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31. AD

    AdamD

    Cleveland

    8 reviews

    5.0

    8 reviews

    Dined on November 10, 2022

    overall5food5service5ambience5

    Great service. Was there on 11/8 with a large party…it was so good we came back on the 9th!

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32. OT

    OpenTable Diner

    Salt Lake City

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on November 5, 2022

    overall5food5service4ambience5

    I actually saw the pictures of the inside and figured the place looked like it had a great vibe and figured my Fiancé would love the light fixtures. I was right on both. We had a table for two in the back next to the DJ booth and away from the front door and it was perfect. The music was just loud enough that we could not hear anyone else’s conversation and it made us sit even closer to enjoy an intimate evening feeling like we were all alone even with a full restaurant. Food and drinks were excellent and full of flavor. We will definitely be back.

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33. RJ

    RubenJ

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on November 5, 2022

    overall5food5service5ambience5

    Great place to connect with friends. Spacing of tables is far away so you can actually talk and hear your friends. Best food I have ever had in Salt Lake.

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    Buster

    Los Angeles

    13 reviews

    vip
    1.0

    13 reviews

    Dined on October 15, 2022

    overall1food1service1ambience1

    Horrible , Noisy, didn’t respect my reservation

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    CathyKK

    New York Area

    14 reviews

    5.0

    14 reviews

    Dined on October 10, 2022

    overall5food5service5ambience5

    Delicious gourmet dinner and friendly efficient service

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    ChristinaC

    Salt Lake City

    6 reviews

    5.0

    6 reviews

    Dined on September 24, 2022

    overall5food5service5ambience5

    Excellent food, the sweet potato gnocchi was insane! Very relaxed atmosphere.

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    OpenTable Diner

    Minneapolis

    1 review

    1.0

    1 review

    Dined on September 18, 2022

    overall1food2service2ambience2

    Didn’t have several items on the menu. Slow service. Poor drink selection.

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    rcarraretto

    Las Vegas

    19 reviews

    vip
    4.0

    19 reviews

    Dined on September 16, 2022

    overall4food4service4ambience4

    Not many entrées to pick, but good beer options and despite us being jn a large group, they took good care of us. Go with burger and fries and you won’t be disappointed.

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    Alejandro

    Salt Lake City

    20 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    20 reviews

    Dined on September 11, 2022

    overall5food5service5ambience4

    The atmosphere in Varley is more like a cocktail bar than a restaurant. The service and food were outstanding. If you want an intimate setting for cocktails, Varley fits the bill. If you want a restaurant experience, go to Ivy.

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    lish

    Salt Lake City

    2 reviews

    3.0

    2 reviews

    Dined on September 10, 2022

    overall3food2service3ambience5

    We had a big group so maybe the staff had a harder time communicating with us but we never got to order a second round of drinks. The food was okay, but overpriced for what we got. Definitely a nice place to just grab drinks in.

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