Great Restaurant in Heber, Utah
There was a time not too long ago that there weren't any fine dining restaurants in the Heber area. But there truly is a Great Restaurant in Heber, Utah, and it's actually been here for a while, so if you haven't checked it out, you really need to do so!
The Snake Creek Grill is tucked away in quaint Heber Old Town which is also the location of the Heber Creeper, a scenic old railroad ride. The building echoes turn-of-the-century (last century) western architecture complete with wainscoting, gold walls, funky antiques and squeaky wide board floors. The ambiance is much like sitting in the living room of an old, charming house.
That's all great, but if I was the chef, you probably would only come once. However, Dean Hottle is the Chef and owner. He has an associate's degree from the Culinary Institute of America and worked under the tutelages of celebrity chef Brandon Walsh in Ridgefield, Connecticut and Chad Scothorn in Telluride, Colorado. The Snake Creek Grill was started in the late 90's and Dean worked there for six years before buying the place.
The result of all this is a truly Great Restaurant in Heber, Utah, but it would be great in tony Park City or San Francisco because the food is outstanding. Dean specializes in transforming classical dishes into wonderful comfort meals of generous proportions. The menu is worthy of many great cosmopolitan restaurants, but here you are in little old bucolic Heber, Utah. My favorite is the fresh Alaskan Halibut when it's in season with the hoisin-glazed calamari appetizer, followed by the tin roof sundae for desert--and yes, they have a great wine list.
"Salt Lake City Weekly" said that while Park City restaurants get all the acclaim, the Snake Creek Grill definitely warrants a trip to Heber. I couldn't agree more!
It's interesting that the Park City ski crowd knows this place because it is packed with them in winter, so reservations are a must. I say interesting because there are a surprising number of locals who don't know about this great restaurant in Heber, Utah, but now you do. Oh, and check out their website:
http://www.snakecreekgrill.com
Cheers, Sally
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