Red Dog Cafe- Dammeron Valley, Utah

With Great Sadness the Red Dog Cafe closed it's doors on September 24th, 2011... We will miss them in our community... Good luck Danny and Andrea and the gang. 


I have to say that this is my most favorite place to eat at. When you walk into the Red Dog you feel like you came home. I love the atmosphere and the food is home-style cooking. I went to their Facebook page and pulled this information up from their description: 


Where home-style cookin' meets authentic slow-smoked BBQ for the best food from sun-up to sundown in Southern Utah! (just 15 minutes from St. George, up Snow Canyon.)

1090 N Highway 18
Dammeron Valley, UT 84783
(435) 574-3600

My  husband and I decided to go out for breakfast at the Red Dog today. We eat breakfast at funny times and it is great that you can have it anytime at the Red Dog Cafe. If my grandson JJ knew we went here, he would not be impressed, he loves this place too... 

Chicken Fried Steak and Eggs

Today we both ordered the Chicken Fried Steak and Eggs. I would have to say that they have the best Chicken Fried Steak around. I have been to many places where it taste like it came out of a bag that was shipped from a place that uses cardboard as the main ingredient. That is not the case at the Red Dog.  The Chicken Fried Steak was thick, not dry and topped with country gravy.  Although I must warn you that this is a dish that can satisfy even the hungriest person and they are very generous in serving this breakfast. With this choice it comes with hash-browns, toast and eggs. I also ordered Rye Toast, my eggs were medium well and hash-browns. My eggs were perfect! I am so picky about my eggs and I have issues if they are served all slimy. I won't go into what I think about slimy eggs, but lets just say NASTY! Everything was hot, fresh and delicious. 

Debra

I think I caught our waitress by surprise when I told her I was going to do a food review of the Red Dog today. Normally I don't mention names in my reviews, but I got her permission and her picture. Our waitresses name was Debra and she is a hoot.  Even the first time she served us, it was like we have known her forever. She has a great personality and is fast and getting items to where they need to be... If you happen to go in there and see Debra,  make sure you say hey, I betcha she will say hey back :) 

Pies... Oh my goodness, there is no way to forget the pies at the Red Dog Cafe. Although I had breakfast I had to finish it off with a piece of freshly made Coconut Cream Pie... Heaven is the only way to describe the pies there... When I get to Heaven, I know there has to be pies from the Red Dog there and there will be Coconut Cream, Black Forest Cheese Cake, Chocolate and Banana Cream and that is to only name a few of the many selections they offer there... I wasn't able to finish my pie, but what I ate was out of this world good... 

There is only one negative about the Red Dog and that is my own personal thing... If you all have read my reviews, I am a Pepsi person and they serve Coke products. But they do have Ice Tea, Coffee, Water and I am sure there are other things there... 

Over all Experience: 

Service: Wonderful 

Price: Very Affordable and they have coupons in the Dixie Direct as well as daily specials. I used my Dixie Direct today and got one of our meals free. They do sell them there if you are looking for one... Way worth the price and pays for itself the first couple times you use it. 

Cleanliness: Very Clean

Atmosphere: You will find this is a family friendly place that is run mostly by family members. When you come in you can hear the wood crackling in the fireplace, wood floors and cute pictures of the owners bull dog... 

Additional Note: If you don't see something on the menu, do not be afraid to ask. Many times I have had to have something special and they have gone out of their way to accommodate my special diet.  Everything is made fresh there and although I did have breakfast one of my favorite menu items are the ribs... You have got to try these melt in your mouth ribs. You will not be disappointed. 

Dammeron Valley is about 15 miles out of St. George as you are heading towards Pine Valley, but it is well worth the trip... Please note that they are closed on Sunday and Mondays... 

I came across this video on youtube when looking for their address... What a find that was, lol... Now it makes me even more hungry and I just got back from there... I wonder if they would consider a delivery of yummy ribs, lol JK Red Dog... 

Applebee's Review by Jenn

The Beasley Family

(Message from Sandie) Thanks Jenn and Scott for submitting this review... We appreciate your contribution to Southern Utah Food Reviews

Jenn and Scott's Review of Applebees

 St. George, Utah

156 S. River Road

St. George, UT 84790

(435) 628-6600

Applebee's was our choice of family dinner last night. We got there around 7:20 pm and it was pretty full but we didnt have to wait to be seated which was nice. We all decided on our orders and put them in.

Scott had the Southwest Jalapeño Burger. It had candied jalapeños and chipolte mayo on it. He said it was really good and love the toasted bun it came with. I had the Bacon Cheddar Cheeseburger. It was good but the bun was a little over toasted for my liking. It was a good sized burger and I will order it again.

The kids all had kids meals. Scotti had the 2 cheeseburger meal with french fries. We asked them to add bacon his burgers and they did graciously. Zuriah had the grilled cheese with french fries. She really had a good time eating those yummy fries. She liked her sandwich too. JayAnna also got a kids meal which was good for her. She had the Kraft Macaroni and Cheese which she ate all of.

We decided to order dessert which was a chore in itself trying to find a dessert for the family. WE had to hunt down someone to give us a dessert menu. We finally decided on the Triple Chocolate Meltdown. Meltdown is a good name for this dessert. It has 3 different chocolate on/in it. It is a warm chocolate cake with hot fudge, white chocolate and chocolate drizzled over it and the ice cream.

We also decided on the Chocolate Chip Cookie Sundae. it is suppose to a warm cokie with ice cream and chocolate drizzle and whipped cream on it. Ours didnt quite match the description as our cookie was not that warm and very hard to cut through to eat it.

It was a good dinner but as people were leaving the service got a lax and it was hard to find our server to get a to go box or even to ask a question.


Cleanliness: It was clean and no issues
Customer Service: Food was good, service was laxing and could have been improved upon
Atmosphere: Busy but good
Price: Moderately Priced and have some good deals
Beverages Available:  They offer Pepsi Products and do have a bar...

Overall Experience: 

All in all it was good food and atmosphere. The service could have a been better and a little more friendly. Note: This review has a thumb sup for food and a thumbs down for service.

Bacon Cheddar Cheeseburger

Southwest Jalapeño Burger