IHOP- Washington Utah

IHOP

• (435) 627-2282

275 S Green Spring Dr, 

Washington, UT 84780

Today my brother in law Craig and my grandson went to IHOP for breakfast.  This was one of those hit and miss reviews. 

We were seated right away and the girl sitting us was fine, nothing great, but ok. We were greeted by our waitress. She asked us for our drink orders and gave JJ his kids menu. Craig and I ordered coffee, which was good, no complaints there and JJ wanted to have apple juice. The nice thing about IHOP which stands for International House of Pancakes is that they offer Pepsi products... 

We had to wait for some time after getting our drinks for the waitress to return to take our order... She did ask us if we were ready and I stated we were and she turned around and said that she would be back to get our order when we are ready. Hmmm, I didn't know when she asked us if we were ready if that was an open ended question or an option, but OK!

Finally she got to our table to take our order and I ordered the Mushroom and Spinach and Swiss Omelet w/pancakes instead of toast.  My omelet looked awesome, the only problem I had and it wasn't their fault, it was mine. I forgot to tell them that I didn't want the Hollandaise sauce on it, and I think they put more sauce than eggs in the omelet. I wasn't too happy with mine. Like I said it wasn't their fault. I should have remembered that they put that on the omelet. My pancakes I was totally not happy with. They were doughy and heavy. I took a few bites of them and they were so dry that I couldn't finish eating them... I have problems with bread products anyhow, but this was not what I would expect out of a pancake house. 

My brother in law ordered the Breakfast Sampler. He was mostly happy with his order. The Sampler comes with 2 eggs, sausage, 2 strips of bacon, 2 slices of ham, hashbrowns and choice of toast or pancakes. He decided to order the pancakes.  I think he would have been happier with the toast rather than the pancakes. The hash-browns looked alot better than they actually were. They were brown on the top, but the rest was not very crisp and not thoroughly cooked. 

JJ ordered the Rooty Junior. He was happy with his food also. He is three years old, so it is always a coin toss as to what he will and won't eat. He loved his apple juice, bacon and sausage. Not too sure on what he thought about the pancakes. He only took one bite and that was about it. 

This order actually comes with whipped cream, but I had them leave that off or he would only eat that and nothing else. I think they should let  me order what he had, it would be perfect size for anyone... 

What I have found with the particular location is that service all depends on when you come. There are times we get great service, horrible service and like today, it was OK.  The last time I was there, it was awesome. The restrooms needed to be cleaned and I don't like how you have to walk behind the drink station and such to get to the bathrooms which are public. 

Overall Rating and Experience: 

Cleanliness: For the most part it was clean, bathrooms needed tending however
Customer Service: It was OK... nothing more nothing less
Atmosphere: Family style and friendly
Price: Moderately Priced
Beverages Available:  They offer Pepsi Products


Overall Experience: 

It wasn't great, but not totally bad... The one good thing about IHOP is that they offer a really good Fitness and Fit Menu (under 600 calories), they have days where kids and seniors eat free... I didn't catch the days they offer this on, and for a limited time they have brought back the unlimited pancakes. If you want more information on this, then you can call the number at the top of this review.  A positive is that they serve Pepsi as I stated before.  You can also find some good coupons from time to time. They also offer specials in the Dixie Direct Discount Book

Red Robin- Washington Utah

Hours of Operation and Location:

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




I done a food review of Red Robin once before and felt this was in need of a second one.

My grandson JJ was hungry and we decided to go get some lunch. Since we were in Washington and it has been some time since going to Red Robin, we decided to conquer their wonderful Gourmet Burgers.

Upon entering Red Robin it was like stepping into a world of color and family get together. I am sure there were some groups there to watch the football game on the TV’s that are placed all around the restaurant. My 3 year old grandson was having a blast when it came to the balloons and watching the football games.

We were seated quite fast even though the place was busting at the seams. They have a system that works for them. We were seated towards the back of the restaurant and our waiter came to our table with menu’s a lot faster than we were expecting. Connor was also very nice when it came to asking him a question. I asked Connor if they would honor a coupon I had even though the Roadrunners were no longer together. The waiter(Connor) went to the manager(Daniel Drown) and asked him if they would honor the free kid’s meal still and he was more than willing to and even told us about some awesome deals by joining the birthday club. What I thought was cool is that even adults can join and get a free burger on their birthday. But you have to go to their website and sign up for it. He was also telling me about reloadable reward cards. I actually thought this is a cool idea.

But I should get down to business with the review of the food;

I ordered this Burnin Love Burger and it was so yummy. I don’t even want to ask how many calories are in it, but it was so worth it. This is the description they give you on their website.

You’ll get fired up for the crispy-fried jalapeño rings, tangy salsa and spicy Pepper-Jack cheese layered on top of our cayenne-seasoned burger. It’s topped with shredded lettuce and fresh tomatoes to cool things off and served on a jalapeño-cornmeal Kaiser roll with Chipotle mayo. The only thing I would change on it is less salsa, and that’s just because I’m not a big salsa fan. The combination of everything was awesome and worked great together. The crisp-fried jalapeno rings was what sold me on the burger. If you do not like spicy, I would say stay away. But if you do, you should give it a whirl. My choice was priced at $9.49 and I would pay that again.

Craig ordered the Whiskey River BBQ Burger and he was totally pleased with his choice. The description they posted on their website on this burger is;
Don’t be afraid to get a little saucy. Basted with our signature Whiskey River® BBQ Sauce and lassoed together with Cheddar cheese, crispy onion straws, lettuce, fresh tomatoes & mayo. The cost on this burger was $9.49 and was totally worth it.

JJ ordered off of the kids menu and he wanted the spaghetti with a side of apples. I think he was more impressed at the time with the apples since this is one of his favorite foods. What is nice about these apples are that they are fresh apples. JJ was having a good time there and had no complaints at all… If JJ is happy where we eat at then GG is happy where we eat at. JJ’s food was the best price of all “FREE”. Hurray for free. If it wasn't his birthday, the price is very reasonable. I believe what he ordered was like $4.79 or right around there.

Next time I go there I am going to have to try the Mountain High Mudd Pie. Oh my goodness, look at this picture of this pie. How can you not want that? I would have gotten it, had I not been so full from the bottomless fries and my yummy burger. Next time I am going to have to have dessert first. I think that sounds like a good action plan.

Mountain High Mudd Pie Description;
Our special creation of chocolate and vanilla gourmet ice cream mixed with Oreo® cookies, fudge and caramel on a chocolate cookie crust. Served in a pool of chocolate fudge and caramel sauce topped with whipped cream and a cherry.


Over all Rating:

Service: Very fast and curteous
Cleanliness: Very Clean
Price: This is where I say you get what you pay for. The average cost is around 8.00 on up, but worth every penny of it. Plus you get bottomless fries with each order.
Hours: Sun-Thurs: 11a-10p; Fri-Sat: 11a-11p
Atmosphere: It’s a little loud, but you need to take into consideration that this is a family style dining area, they have sports on TV, so expect some noise, but not too bad and not enough to keep me away.

Overall Experience: We had a really good time at Red Robins and would most defiantly be going back. One day I will get to the point of having dessert. I really liked our waiter and thought it was great that the manager came to the table to talk to us and to say hey to JJ. I have never had bad service here, maybe too much food. I won’t complain about that. Only bad thing about Red Robin and if anyone knows me, I am a Diet Pepsi drinker and they have Coke products. But they do offer many alternate choices, so I was ok with that.

Dorthalee's Café: Location: Washington City Utah

Dorthalee's - Washington City Utah

 Dorthalees's Is Now Closed... 

My husband I usually go out for breakfast on Mondays because he leaves for out of town then. For the past couple of times we decided to give Dorothalees a try. For the most part it is ok. The prices are good for what you get. But I have found that the service isn't that great.

I ordered the mushroom and swiss omelet. With that you get hash browns and toast. I believe it was only $4.95 for that and then I had coffee. For the price it was good. But the flavor was ok, but kinda on the bland side. My husband is fonder of Rise and Dine down the street.

If you have been out to Washington or lived here for some time. You may know the location of Dorthalees. It use to be called Bishops and then the Tumbleweed moved in there. From what I gather, the Tumbleweed is still part owners of it. I do have to say, the inside is very nice. In the back of my mind though, I believe people still are thinking about Bishops being in there, the prices and the down home feel. I know when I go in there, I can't help but think about the warmth the place use to have and the atmosphere. You knew what to expect and you got that. You got the joking around and the family feel. I do not feel that now when I go into Dorothalees. It has a bit of a standoffish crew. They all dress in black and white and look nice. But it just doesn't feel like a warm atmosphere and very friendly.

The past couple of times we have been there as well, they have ran out of something. But like I said, the price is good.

If you want food, this is a place to eat at and for me that's about it. There isn't anything great about the place, but it is what it is. The type of foods you will find there eggs, pancakes, french toast , omletes and normal breakfast items, a variety of sandwiches, burgers and salads for lunch. The dinner menu offered choices such as BBQ Ribs, meatloaf, chicken fried steak and pot roast.

Below is a rundown of the information, location and prices...Speaking of prices, if you order drinks, after 2 be ready to pay for refills. Plus they have coke products. And if you know me, that's not cool.

Sandie's Rating System:

Product Quality: OK, but not great
Price- Low-Moderate: $2.95 to $5.95 for breakfast, $5.95 to 8.95 for lunch, $7.95 to $15.95 for dinner.
Location: 910 W. Red Cliffs Dr., Washington City.
Hours: 7 a.m. to 9 p.m. Monday through Saturday, 7 a.m. to 3 p.m. Sunday.
Contact: 251-9008
Service: OK, but not friendly
Speed:Fairly Fast
Cleanliness- Very Clean
Atmosphere- If you're looking for a great dining experience, Dorthalee's probably isn't the place for you. It is pretty much a typical diner type of atmosphere, minus the friendliness. However, if you're looking for a meal that relatively inexpensively, you should give them a try.

Please note that I gave this a negative review only because it isn't one of those places that is real good or great at service. But if cheap is good for you, then go for it.

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

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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