The Brick Oven- St. George Utah

435-628-5800.
1410 E. St George Blvd
10:30 a.m. to 10:00 p.m. - Mon – Thursday
10:30 a.m. to 11:00 p.m. - Friday  - Saturday

My husband, grandson and myself went to the Brick Oven in St. George Utah yesterday and found that it was better than the first time I went there. I have to say though that the first time I went there was shortly after they opened and this was the first time I have been back, all thanks to the Dixie Direct Card.

As we entered the restaurant, we were greeted and seated promptly. The first thing I noticed was that they weren't a regular pizza joint. The decor was awesome.! I even told my husband that I liked the decor more than Olive Garden. It has a homey fill to it. 

My husband ordered the Calzone and was pleased with it. He is pretty picky about his food, so I was glad they had things on the menu that was good for him.The Calzone was loaded with hot cheese and pepperoni. The cheese flowed out of the Calzone as you would expect it to.  We ordered the side salad that came with it for myself. I recently ate breakfast, so I chose not to order anything today. The only negative and it was entirely my own fault is that I should have ordered the dressing on the side like I normally do. I wasn't pleased with the dressing, but that is only because I'm not much of a person for dressing on my salads.  

My grandson JJ ordered the Chicken Nuggets with Mandarin Oranges... They offered a generous serving to JJ and we had to take them home with us. He loved the Mandarin Oranges... He was happier with them than anything else. His meal also came with garlic bread and a child's drink. They made their own root beer and he was very happy with it. He ended his meal with one of their big lollipops.  They offer a birthday club for the children which is awesome... I know my grandson loves getting his birthday cards in the mail that is addressed to him.

I am going to at some point do a followup review of the Soup and Salad Bar when I go there next unless someone wants to give me a gift certificate (hint to my niece,lol). It would be nice to see how they do for dinner that includes the pizza and salad bar since that is what they are known for.

Over All Experience:  JJ says it is a Thumbs Up

Service: Very Good- Our waitress was there to refill and friendly

Price: The lunches are very reasonable and they have a lunch special that is $5.99. That is for the Soup, Salad and Bread sticks...

Cleanliness: Very Clean
Atmosphere:  I really enjoyed the atmosphere and it was very relaxed.

There was one negative for both my husband and I and that is that they offer coke products. They do offer alternatives such as root beer, tea and water.

Additional Information:

St George Brick Oven Dine-In Specials


Monday Night Special – Free Root Beer with pizza order.
Lunch Special for $5.99 – All you can eat Salad Bar, Soup, and Bread
Dinner Special for $9.99 – Market Room Buffet

Sunny's Pizza- Veyo, Utah

Sunny's Pizza
Veyo, Utah 
435-275-6170

I figured I would do a food review of a new place that is in my neighborhood. If you live in Veyo, there is now a Pizza place. It is located at the intersection of Spanish Trails on the same side as the Spanish Trails Station.


I am not a huge fan of pizza, but wanted to try this place and if you live in Veyo, you may know that there is no place that delivers. It is really nice that there is a delivery place now in Veyo. If you want to be sure if they deliver to your area, you might want to call the number I provided at the top. We ordered two pizzas. the first was the Sausage, Mushroom and Black Olive. If I am going to have a pizza, this is usually my number one choice. We also ordered a two topping of Sausage and Pepperoni.

Normally my stomach does not handle the pizza sauces to well and I am sick for the night. But this was not the case with this pizza. It isn't overloaded with sauce, but they offer very generous toppings. I'm not sure what kind of crust they use, but tastes like sour dough to me.  They make their own dough which is probably why it tasted so good and all pizzas and sauces are made from scratch and they use only the freshest of veggies and meats... I have yet to try the pasta dishes, I am sure they will be a winner...

My friends came over the following day and shared in the leftovers... The pizzas will more than fulfill that hunger spot in your tummy... Jenn and Scott really liked the pizza as well and when they come to visit, we would have to be sure to order from Sunny's.

They also have dine in and they offer Pepsi Products as well... Another plus in my book. I am going to have to order the Buffalo Wing Pizza the next time and the Chicken Alfredo Pasta.

They offer a variety of pizza options and sauces from what their flyer says: Call for Prices


Tomato: 

• Pepperoni
• Sausage, Mushroom and Black Olive
• Canadian Bacon and Pineapple
• Sausage, Pepperoni, Bacon, Ground Beef, and Italian Sausage

Alfredo:

• Baby Spinach, Red Bell Peppers, Mushroom, Kalamata Olives, and Feta
• Baby Spinach, Fajita Chicken, Mushrooms, and Diced Tomatoes

Pesto:

• Baby Spinach, Sun-dried Tomatoes, Artichoke Hearts, Kalamata Olives, and Pine Nuts

Buffalo Wing:

• Fajita Chicken, Blue Cheese and Green Onions

Sweet & Tangy BBQ: 

• Pulled Pork, Pineapple, Mandarin Oranges

Sunny's Pasta: 

• Chicken Alfredo- Rotini Pasta, Creamy Garlic Alfredo Sauce, Baked Chicken, Mozzarella and Parmesan Cheese. 
• Italian Sausage- Rotini Pasta, Marinara Sauce, Italian Sausage, Mozzarella and Parmesan Cheese
• Veggie Marinara- Rotini Pasta, Black Olives, Mushrooms, Red Bell Peppers, Garlic, Diced Tomato Marinara Sauce, Mozzarella, and Parmesan Cheese. 

Overall Experience: 

Cleanliness: The actual restaurant seemed very clean, I was only in there a few minutes to get a flyer

Service: They delivered my pizzas and they were warm and he didn't take forever to get me my food. 

Prices: Comparable to other places. I thought they were decently priced and the food was worth what I paid.

Other: I think this place is worth a try and they seem very friendly and willing to go out of their way. I will be adding to this when I order the pasta dishes in the future... So if you are headed to Diamond Valley, Enterprise, Pine Valley or just out for a drive. Stop in and have a hot pizza, pasta or ? As a added note to me, be kind and tip. Usually places like this don't get reimbursed for their gas. 

Rachel's Coffee - Washington Utah

Rachel's Coffee

471 W. Telegraph in Old Town and Country next to WalMart

Washington, UT, 84780



When you come to Rachel's and if you aren't familiar with the city of Washington, I would suggest you look for the old western town nestled next to the Walmart.  I loved the look of the buildings that surround Rachel's. It kinda reminds me a a mini Old Tucson.  The Town and Country setting has so much charm it will make you want to bring your horses and wonder where the hitching posts are located. I didn't find the hitching posts, but there is a parking area and from the looks of it, you can park on the street. 


Come on in and kick off your shoes seems to be what this really cute coffee shop is screaming. You feel like you are at home from the moment you open the door till the time you leave. 

Rachel's Coffee has a very homey feel to it. As soon as we came in my grandson was hearing the sofa calling his name and plopped himself down on the couch and grabbed a book to read. He is only three, so it was more of looking at pictures. He was enjoying Snow White and the Seven Dwarfs. 

Today I decided to try the hot chocolate with mint in it. There is no way in my way of thinking to go wrong when you put chocolate and mint together. The combination is like a marriage in Chocolate Heaven... Simply irresistible! Even my grandsons Marvin the Martian was enjoying my hot chocolate. I am not a person that likes things that are overly sweet, but this was the perfect blend of chocolate and mint in my personal opinion.

 My brother in law ordered hot chocolate with caramel. He seemed to really enjoy his choice. I am not a huge caramel fan, however I tried his and it was very good.  My grandson loved his choice as well. He went for the never fail apple juice. I was very happy to see that they offered choices for children. I was wondering about this knowing I was doing a review of them. Since JJ comes with me on alot of my food adventures, it's nice to know there is something for the little man. 

Door from the ReStore

Rachel also has a very cute theme going with her Coffee Shop and I was quite impressed. She tries to use as much stuff from the Habitat for Humanity ReStore. I absolutely love going there and seeing what I can find and make something out of something someone else didn't want or need any longer. The Restore is located at Southwest Utah ReStore, HFH of, 267 E 1400 S St George, UT 84790, Phone:, (435) 628-4041. Click here to find out more about Habitat for Humanity and all the services they offer in our area as well as around the world... 

Rachel's has many thing to offer just about anyone. They don't serve soda, however they are available at the little store next to it. You can go to Rachel's and get one of a kind gifts. I thought the little cupcake socks were adorable. I may have to go back in there and get one for a friend. Rachel stated that her mom made them. I love homemade gifts and what better than a gift that mom makes?  There are neat little finds all over the Coffee Shop. You can also find Rachel's Coffee on facebook... Check out the specials and all the other interesting things they offer.

Daily Specials

JJ Enjoying the Tree and Lights

Rachel's Hours of Service

Mon - Thurs: 6:00 am - 7:00 pm
Fri - Sat: 6:00 am - 8:00 pm
Sun: 6:00 am - 1:00 pm

Overall Rating

Service: Excellent:

Cleanliness: Really Clean

Price: Good- Better than most other coffee shops

Atmosphere- I really liked the atmosphere. I reminiscent of going over to a friends house and being welcomed into their home and kitchen. You know you belong and are family. 

Overall: A very positive experience. They have it where you can have meetings and groups over there. I am thinking I need to work on a much needed project and finalize all the details and hold it at Rachel's. This is a 100% thumbs-up... They have been open for two months and I can foresee them being around for a long long time.. 

Quizno's Sunset Corner

This location is now closed...  

Was sad to see this one go...  

It wasn't to the fault of the management, however they got caught up in the closing of the corporate store closings... It was nice having Quiznos for the 5 months that it was there...

Yes! St. George, Utah has a Quiznos once again. Quiznos strives to make bold, toasty, delicious sub sandwiches to fill your tummy and not break the bank.

Today I went to the Quizno's located at 1901 N Bluff, St. George Utah. You will find it nestled next to the Bajio's and not far from Stadium 8.

As I entered the restaurant, the first thing I noticed was the happy faces on each employees face. I entered the order here line and after looking over the menu board, I decided on the new Buffalo Chicken Sandwich and had them add some sauce to it. That was because I like my Buffalo Chicken hot, I don't want a chicken that is going to threaten and not deliver. This sandwich was not a easy fight, but I won, when my eyes can water from a Buffalo Chicken Sandwich, I can say it was AWESOME... It was not wimpy at all...



My grandson had the free, did you hear me "FREE" Kidz Meal... Just that alone made it all worthwhile and he enjoyed his ham and cheese sub with a chocolate chip cookie that had him licking his fingers. When you purchase one regularly priced meal, you get a Kidz Meal for FREE... Yep, I said FREE... I love that word... It just rolls off your tongue so well...

Quiznos is good, but this location is GREAT! Good food combined with terrific service makes this Quiznos exceptional! The store is very clean, and is extremely welcoming. When you walk through the door, they make sure to know that they want you there and you are family.

They do offer the $5.00 large subs and that is pretty nice... I only thought Subway did that, but I learned something new while sitting there. And anyone who has read my reviews also knows that I am not a coke drinker... So this is a major touch down for me... They have Pepsi products... OH YEAH!

Some of the things you will find on their menu is delicious soups. I would recommend the Broccoli Cheddar. They also have Sammies, Bullets, Torpedo's, Salads and various sizes of gourmet subs and menu items that are under 500 calories... You will also find many variety of chips, cookies and other drinks available in their cooler. If you like cookies, you should try them heated up... They taste like they came right out of the oven, delicious.

On Mondays it will be family night and they will be offering family friendly movies and activities... It will begin at 6:00pm...

Sandie's Rating System:

Product Quality: Very Good
Price- Low-Moderate
Location: 1091 N Bluff #101
Hours: Monday through Thursday 10am-9pm, Fri-Sat 10am-10pm and Sundays 11am-8pm
Contact: 435-688-8292
Service: Very good and personal
Speed: Considering they are new, I was very surprised by how fast they are.
Cleanliness- Very Clean
Atmosphere- I really liked it there. It was laid back and casual. Not fast paced and stressed out.

Overall Experience: I am happy to see that there is another choice for subs in St. George. They offer catering and they are willing to go out of their way to make their customers happy. I will personally be going back again, and since kids eat free, it will be a cost effective choice for me and serving Pepsi is a major plus.

Q4U Barbeque- St. George Utah

Q4U has changed names to Dubs... But the menu is the same and it is located in the same place... 

The other day my daughter and I were driving around and wanted to go somewhere different. We couldn't make up our mind and my grandson just knew he needed food and needed now :)


As we were driving on Sunset, we decided to stop by Q4U BBQ, I heard a few others say it was good, so we went out on a limb and went there.I have to say, we were happy with our choice.

My daughter and grandson just moved back here from North Carolina and this food reminded me of when I went there to visit them. I ordered the catfish with black eyed peas and collard greens. I received a generous portion of catfish and most times I am a bit apprehensive on eating collard greens unless I know how it is served. I was pleased with my choice and I loved the black eyed peas. There was a sweet flavor to them. I'm not sure what it was, but it had the right balance. And in my opinion, the best perk is that they serve Pepsi products. Yeah for that one.

My grandson loved the Mac and Cheese. We ordered more for him, but that was what he was wanting and I didn't want to argue with a 2 yr old. That was not on my agenda for the day.

My daughter ordered the ribs and that came with mac and cheese and I forget what else she had. But the rub they used tasted like they made it in the South. It was tender and tasty. If you like ribs, you should give this place a try. I know I will be back for the catfish. Its hard to find good catfish. Some places make these strips and you just don't get your moneys worth. You will here.
If you like sports, you will love this. You can have your dinner and watch your favorite games. I wonder if they play the Phoenix Suns though :). I have been to other places that show sports, but for some reason I like this. It is small and quaint and not overpriced.

Sandie's Rating System:

Product Quality: Very Good
Price- Low-Moderate
Location: 1812 SUNSET BLVD
Hours: Monday through Saturday, 11am-9pm
Contact: 435-674-1023
Service: Very good and personal
Speed: It's not a fast food place and food is fresh, so expect a wait, but not long. We got ours in 10 minutes
Cleanliness- Very Clean
Atmosphere- I really liked it there. It was laid back and casual. Not fast paced and stressed out.

If you are looking for a caterier, they do that as well. On thier flyer they describe their food as Authentic Southern Style BBQ. For what we had and going to North Carolina alot over the past 5 yrs. It tastes like they describe and what we get there.

Olive Garden- St. George Utah

Today my daughter Jessica, my grandson JJ and I went to the Olive Garden for lunch. We went to the only location in Washington County and that is 1340 E 170 S, St George. It is located across from Wingers and Cattycorner from Applebee’s. It also shares the parking lot with Target. I wasn’t feeling so great, so this is more of a review from my grandson’s and daughter’s perspective.

First of all I want to say how nice it is to have an Olive Garden finally in St. George. When we moved here from Arizona, this is the place that we missed the most and for a good reason. They have yummy breadsticks, soups and salads. Their pasta and meat dishes we have found for the most part are excellent.

When we first entered the restaurant, the door was opened for us and we were greeted with a smile from the gentleman at the door and we were immediately seated. For the most part the service was good. It was a bit slower then usual. We had to wait to get our drinks ordered. Once we got our drinks ordered and our food ordered. The soup came out first and then not too soon after that, the main course. I wish they would have waited until we had our soup eaten. There isn’t much room on the table for all the food and it gets in the way. Overall, the service was ok like I said, just not what it usually is when it comes to the waitress. But the food was awesome as always.


Today I ordered the Ravioli di Portobello. If you love Portobello Mushrooms you will love this Portobello mushroom-filled ravioli in a creamy smoked cheese and sun-dried tomato sauce. This is one of those dishes that are very easy to eat and you don’t feel like you have over eaten. It’s just the right amount of food and you will have some to take home. Each of the raviolis’ is stuffed with more then enough Portobello Mushrooms. The cost of this dish is $10.95. This dish is topped with green onions and finely diced tomatoes. Enjoy their freshly baked garlic breadsticks and your choice of homemade soup or garden-fresh salad with any entrée. I always go with my favorite and chose the Zuppa Tascano Soup. You will find a good amount of sausage, kale, potatoes, onions and other spices to add life to this wonderful soup. I could go to Olive Garden just for the soup and be completely content.
My daughter Jessica ordered the Tour of Italy. She was very pleased with her selection and had plenty to take home. Here selection came with homemade lasagna, lightly breaded chicken parmigiana and creamy fettuccine alfredo. I think her favorite must have been the chicken parmigiana. That was the first thing she dug into and was gone. The rest came home with us and my niece had a great lunch for after school. Although I’m not sure how it can be homemade if it is made in a restaurant. The cost of her meal was $14.95. She did have a coupon for $4.00 off a dinner entrée. She found her coupon in the Sunday newspaper.

Now, for the most important person in our dinner party, let me introduce my grandson JJ. JJ ordered Spaghetti and had a good time eating my raviolis. He loved it… As you can tell by the look on his face, he was having a good time with each noodle. He loved the soup too and he even took a few bites out of a Black Tie Mousse Cake.
Sandie's Rating System:

Product Quality- Very Good
Price- Somewhat Moderate - Expensive
Location- 1340 E 170 S, St George
Service- OK, Not Great Though
Speed– Started off Slow, but got faster
Cleanliness- Very Clean
Atmosphere- We love the atmosphere at Olive Garden

Final Thought: If you are a tea drinker, then you should try the Peach Bellini. It is very good. I didn’t have it today, but 9 times out of 10 I order this drink since they serve Coke Products. I must warn you that it is sweet enough without adding sugar. I made that mistake the first time, yuck and double yuck.

Red Robin Hamburgers- Washington Utah

On Friday my friends Jen, her husband, her mom Donna and her cute little baby Zuriah went out to Red Robin. We chose Red Robin for a couple of reasons: 1. We needed to discuss business and 2. To have a good lunch... Both were accomplished... Scott and Jen helped out with the review and I would like to thank them for their input and their company.

Red Robin is located in the Cotton Mill Shopping Center by Kohl's, facing Telegraph (Red Cliffs Drive), directly across from Home Depot and Wal-Mart.

When we first arrived at Red Robin we were greeted very fast and seated. The first thing you will notice when you arrive at Red Robin of Washington Utah, is that is it very family friendly. They will embarrass your friends or family member when it is their birthday as well. Expectations are mostly fulfilled. Decor is as one would expect--shiny, clean, kid-friendly.

I ordered the All Natural Burger- It comes with your choice of fresh fruit (cantaloupe) or bottomless fries, pickles, tomatoes and I ordered jalapeno peppers for the side. I do wish they offered cottage cheese as an option, but they don't so I won't carry on about that one, lol. I also had water to drink. But they do offer Pepsi products, which is good. Overall, I was pleased with my selection.


Scott's A-1 peppercorn burger with jalapeno's added.

Good balance of taste. One bite of heat the next bite smooth and cool and back and forth.
Meat had good texture and was cooked to order, special order was correct and abundant.
Good presentation and speed of service.
Fun plating and design.
Groovy Smoothie was delicious and inviting. Smoothie was a wonderful blend of taste. Glass was fun and decorative.

If you like the heat of a good pepper ask for jalapenos to be added and ask for extra if you really like the heat.


Jenn's Gourmet Cheeseburger.

Meat had good texture and was cooked to order.
Bun was toasted and light.
Plating was fun and accessible.
Good presentation and speed of service.
Ordered a Dr. Pepper. Was asked if I wanted a refill a couple of times and was grateful for the attention.

Bottomless refills on most drinks. A real crowd pleaser for those who like to sit and chat after your meal is the bottomless french fries. As long as you want to sit and relax they will ask you if you want more fries or drinks.

They have a No-rush attitude if their customer wants to relax while eating, which is a good idea for those impromptu lunch meetings.

As you enter the restaurant they greet you with a smile. If there happens to be a small wait they have seating along the windows with a TV in the floor and a small arcade for the kids. They try to seat you to best fit your needs and they do it quickly.

As you leave they send you off with a smile, a balloon for the kids (if they want), a thank you and a please come again. They always ask how was your food and love to hear your comments.

Since your waiter/waitress is your cashier there is no need to wait in line to pay. In your check there should be a comment card. If you fill it out you can receive emails from them possibly for coupons for your next visit.

Price: moderate. you get what you pay for- Average Price is $8.00 on up....
Atmosphere: good
Speed of Service: good even on busy days.
cleaniness: good

Hours of Operation and Location:

640 W Telegraph St
Washington, UT 84780
Sun-Thurs: 11a-10p; Fri-Sat: 11a-11p

Final Thought: This is a fun place to go with the family and they have good food. It isn't cheap, but if you want cheap go to McDonald's.

Coming Soon- Cafe Rio

Made in Brazil Brazilian Steakhouse- St. George, Utah

My brother in law and I were thinking about going out to dinner last night. Since we had the Dixie Direct Card we decided it was a good time to try something different. Since a number of people have asked me to do a review on the Brazilian Steakhouse, we decided the time was now… So off we go wondering what to expect. We have never had Brazilian food before and this was something different for sure.

The Made in Brazil Brazilian Steakhouse located in the Phoenix Plaza on Bluff and Sunset. The exact address is 929 West Sunset Blvd. The Brazilian Steakhouse is not your ordinary steak house. At some restaurants, by the time you get to eat your cut of meat, the meat has a tendency to fail to deliver the right amount of flavor and may not be hot. That is not the case here.

The giant skewers of meat are rotisserie-cooked meat The giant skewers of meat are rotisserie-cooked meat; all cooked over a mesquite charcoal pit. they are carved and served directly from fire to your plate.; they are carved and served directly from fire to your plate.

We started out with the salad bar, which I loved. They had a good variety to choose from. You will find some interesting and tasty choices. I really enjoyed the black beans with beef. It had a very pleasing flavor to them.
Guests of Made in Brazil, Brazilian Steakhouse will use a wooden cue to let the servers know when they are ready for the next skewer of meat. Place the green side up, and the servers will continue to bring skewers to you. Place the cue on the red side when you are too full to eat another bite! This makes it nice to set your own pace and relax.

When you are finished eating and had your fill, turn the cue to the flat side to let the waiter/waitress staff will then bring your check.

A bit of advice -- Try a little at a time or you will run out of room before you have gotten a chance to try all the varieties of meat. I was so full, I didn't get to try them all. And don’t forget to turn the wooden cue over of they will keep feeding you and you will need to loosen that belt.

Some of the Meats Offered Are:


* Prime Rib
* Ham- My Favorite
* Chicken wrapped in bacon
* Tenderloin w/garlic
* Top Sirloin
* Lamb
* Chicken
* Pork Sausage
* Pork Loin
* Chicken hearts upon request (Dinner Only)
* Pineapples


More Information: Lunches are priced at $11.99 , kids 5-11 are $5.99 and Dinner is $18.99, kids 5-11 are 9.99 .... If you have the Dixie Direct Card, they offer a buy one get one free. But if you go for dinner, they will discount your bill for the $11.99. They also offer more meats on the dinner menu, its is a meat lovers delight, lol. They serve Pepsi products and have a variety of other choices as well like limeades and alcoholic drinks. We didn't have any dessert, but they looked yummy.I was too full after we ate to get desserts.

There are many, many options, check out The Phone Book for more information and menu items. You can find it on page 788.


Sandie's Rating System:

Product Quality- Very Good
Price- Moderate - You pay for what you get
Location- 929 West Sunset Blvd, St. George, Utah
Service- Excellent
Speed– Pretty Fast- Sometimes too fast :)
Cleanliness- Very Clean
Atmosphere- Fun and Inviting, Something Different

If you have come here via The Spectrum, thank you for visiting us, and your comments and suggestions are welcome

Rickshaw Asian Gourmet- St. George Utah

Rickshaws Has Gone Out of Business... 

Tonight we went to Rickshaw Asian Gourmet on 1973 W Sunset Blvd, St. George, Utah. Its located in the Albertson's Plaza on Sunset across from Lin's Marketplace... This is one of those mixed reviews. But for the most part it is a thumbs up.

All of the entrees come with your choice of soup or salad, your choice of steamed rice, organic Malaysian brown rice, fried rice or veggie-lo-mein (soft noodles).

I ordered the Spicy Volcano Chicken (Hunan).It was priced at $6.99. There is a warning on there that says, " A Spicy lover's special, we dare you to try it. OK... I am all up for a dare. So I tried it and while it was good and easy to eat. It wasn't hot. It had good flavor and all. With my order it came with egg drop soup, which was the easiest for me, Malaysian brown rice and one of those cookies that has an almond on it. I didn't eat the cookie, but then I never do, so I didn't include this in my review. My fortune that was in the fortune cookie was something like "Don't Disappoint others that look up to you". I got no, you will meet a tall dark and handsome stranger. But then I don't need to do that since I have my husband who is tall, dark and somewhat of a stranger, lol Or should I say strange :) And lets hear it for a drum roll. THEY SERVE PEPSI PRODUCTS... YAY and I ordered a Diet Pepsi.

My brother in law ordered the Sesame Chicken (Shanghai). That was also priced at $6.99. He had the fried rice, which he liked better then mine. But I thought I would go with something easy to eat and digest... He enjoyed his dinner.

My niece ordered the Orange Chicken(Canton), it was priced at $5.99. She ordered the noodles rather then the rice. The noodles was OK, but they weren't for me.



Some of the other foods they offer is:

Vegetarian Egg Rolls, Fantail Prawns, Pot Stickers, Beef Skewers, BB Pork, Ceder Smoked Chicken salad, Lettuce Wrap, Fresh Garden Salads, Mango Shrimp, Basil Fowl, Mandarin Pork, Teriyaki Chicken and Bowls, Coconut Curry, Yu-Shang Chicken, Walnut Shrimp and alot of other things. They also have a decent vegetarian selection. And of course they have Pepsi Products...

One of the things I dislike about this place is how they will bring orders out one at a time. Someone in your party will get their order, and the others will have to wait. I personally think that they should bring the orders out when the entire party's orders are finished.

Sandie's Rating System:

Product Quality- Very Good
Price- Reasonable - Ranging from $1.99-$9.99
Location- 1973 W Sunset Blvd #F, St. George, Utah
Service- For the most good- Should bring orders out together
Speed – Pretty Fast
Cleanliness- Very Good
Atmosphere- Easy going and relaxing

Final Thought- They have a children's menu, but they only offer Chicken Fingers for that with sweet and sour sauce and a kids drink. And there is no MSG in their food, and they deliver within a 3 mile radius.

Hours of Operation:

Mon-Thurs: 11am-9:30 pm
Fri-Sat: 11am-10pm
Sunday: 11am-9pm

Next Review-

Rise and Dine Restaurant- Washington Utah

Rise and Dine Restaurant is now closed and Bishops is in it's location.

For breakfast or lunch, dine-in or carry-out, Rise and Dine Restaurant is open from 6:30 a.m. to 2:30 p.m., 7 days a week. You can order Breakfast and Lunch and on certain days, they are open later for dinner. I'm not sure of what days those are though. They are located off I-15, exit 10 (Washington) just North of Costco and Sportsman's Warehouse. If you know where the Lucky Buffet is and the new Checkers, that's where it is.

My husband and I and my brother in law go to Rise and Dine every Monday. My husband is a truck driver. So this place is close to his work and he gets a great breakfast before heading out for the week.


Today I had the Spinach and Mushroom Omelet. It comes with sour cream, but I substitute the sour cream for pepper jack cheese. It is great that way. I also get oatmeal with bananas instead of the grits or the hash browns. There is something about grits I don't like. I know many that like them, and who ever eats there seems to like theirs, but my thought is ewwwww, lol. I always seem to order the same thing. I also have coffee with my meal. You do have to ask for the real cream/half and half. On the tables they offer the flavored ones. For the toast each table has a good variety of jams for your toast. I never eat the toast. But that is because I'm not really into eating bread.

My husband ordered the Ham and Cheese on Rye Bread with French Fries. He isn't fond of fries. But he really liked theirs. They were crispy and had some kind of a coating on them. I did try one, and they were really good. They weren't wimpy. He stated that usually when a place says a heaping amount, it really isn't. But that wasn't the case here. He was very pleased with his lunch.

My brother in law ordered a club wrap. It had all kinds of goodies in it. He ordered chips to go as his side and was thinking after he tried the fries that he should have gotten that. The wrap was loaded with all kinds of goodies. He ordered the garlic and herb wrap. They have a few other choices, but didn't hear what they were.

For the three of us, our breakfast costs us around $29.00. Which isn't bad. Not the best price. But you do pay for what you get.

I don't think we have ever had a bad meal here. Usually my husband will order the Sausage Benedict. Sounds weird,. but it is like Egg Benedict, but is topped with sausage gravy instead.

This place is really good if you want to have a down home feel. Now when we go in there, they know who we are. Not sure if that is good or bad, lol. They are great when I substitute things, which I am good at doing. I guess I am somewhat picky.

Sandie's Rating System:

Product Quality- Very Good
Price- Very Reasonable
Location- 969 N 3050 E STE B6, Washington Utah
Service- Very Good Service
Speed - Good
Cleanliness- Excellent
Atmosphere- Down Home and Welcoming

Final Thought- You can get a coupon for Rise and Dine in the Senior Sampler and I am sure a few other places. You will be happy with your service and food. They are also in the Dixie Direct. You get a buy one get one free in there. Check it out, you won't be disappointed. If you are, let us know how your experience was or if you liked it, let us know that too.

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Pirate Island Pizza - St. George, Utah

Pirate Island Is Now Closed 

They posted this message on their facebook page June 15th, 2011

Hey Pirate Island St. George Fans! We thank you all for your AMAZING support! We are so sad to have to close our doors! We sure love all you fans! THANK YOU!!!!!!



We went to Pirate Island Pizza a few times. Pirate Island is located in the Sunset Corner on Sunset and Bluff. Its kinda weird to get too. But if you know where the Stadium 8 is and the Egg and I. The Pirate Island is at the far round about with the tallest clock tower. If you look for that, you will find it there.

At first I thought this was going to be something like a Chucky Cheese. If you haven't been to one. It is a place where they have huge arcades, animated shows and all kinds of things. But Pirates Island isn't like that. Personally I like that though. There is something for everyone and the service is good.

My husband ordered the 14 inch pizza and shared it with my brother in law. It was plenty for both of them. I ordered the build your own pasta with mushrooms and artichoke hearts and Alfredo sauce. It was very good and there was plenty of food. They did offer bread sticks with the order. But I wasn't fond of them, so I passed them on to my husband and he didn't like it either. For the three of us, we spent about $30.00. The food has a Caribbean feel to it. It was nice to have something different. They offer Coke products, Dr Pepper and Ice Tea. Each table comes with home made potato chips. They are pretty good. I do wonder about all the calories in them though, lol


The decor is really cool. You get the feel that you are in a ship. It has water falls and skeletons, pirates and all kinds of interesting twists and turns. You are greeted with pirates and parrots as you enter the restaurant. Pretty Kewl as my grandsons would say :)

I took my grandsons here for my youngest grandsons birthday. They loved it and had a great time in the arcade and play area. I was expecting the arcade to be much bigger. But I guess that's OK. I must warn you though. It is a bit dark in there. and where we had the party at, it was hard to read the menu. So if you have a hard time seeing, you might want to eat downstairs or wait for a place. A plus is that if you are having a party, you can bring your own cake and balloons. They don't offer them there. But you can order yours at Lin's Marketplace at 1930 W Sunset and there is a Grandma Toblers in the same shopping area. But I only paid 20.99 for the cake with cool pirate themes. My grandson loved it. I'm not sure what Grandma Toblers charges though. Saturdays are also pretty busy. But overall it was good and we would go back there.

For all of you who like to save, you can find coupons from anything from free tokens,buy one get one free, 50% off lunch in the The Phone Book- St. George Area. I am sure all have gotten your new one. They have left them at the door steps already. But the coupons are in the back of the book.

Sandie's Rating System:

Product Quality- Very Good
Price- Very Reasonable
Location- Sunset Corner on Sunset and Bluff
Service- Very Good Service
Speed - Good
Cleanliness- Excellent
Atmosphere- Excellent and Different

Final Thought- This is a fun place to check out. You can go with your kids or without. They have something for everyone.

P.S. The gift shop is kinda lame. And the exit makes you go right through the gift show which is bad if you want to get out of there without junk souvenirs for your kids/grand kids
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Ernestos Mexican Restaurant - St. George, Utah

Ernesto's is located in the Phoenix Plaza. Phoenix Plaza is located on Sunset and Valley View Drive. I warn you though parking can be a pain at times. But worth it... I really enjoy going to Ernesto's. Alot times you can find coupons in the Value Pak or one of the local papers. Not sure on the name of the paper though.


Today I had the #22. It is a Enchilada and Tamale with beans and rice. I also had a Horchata ( Rice Milk Drink). My main course was $8.50. Each meal comes with free chips and home made salsa. They also offer alcohol and non- alcohol drinks... They serve coke products and Ice/Sweet tea. I am a Diet Pepsi drinker. That is the only drawback for us... At least they offer Ice Tea and the never fail water(which is the wise choice). I'm not always so wise though,lol.


Sandie's Rating System:

Product Quality- Very Good
Price- Reasonable
Location- Somewhat Easy
Service- Excellent
Speed - Excellent
Cleanliness- Very Clean
Atmosphere- Inviting... Not over the top, but fun

Final Thought- You feel like family when you go to Ernesto's. The food is worth the price and you will come out with a full belly... The Image of the people, is the owners of Ernesto's.
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