Swens

4.7

200 Reviews

$50 and over

Contemporary American

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2 people

14 Mar 2025

11:30 pm

Booked 21 times today

Great for scenic views
Charming
Hot spot

A full-service restaurant located at the Snowpine Lodge in Alta, UT. Swen’s sophisticated menu features globally-inspired cuisine, with fresh, regionally-sourced ingredients, and an extensive wine and beer list. The atmosphere is cozy and friendly yet refined, with a bustling open-display kitchen and family and communal tables surrounded by elegant floor-to-ceiling windows. The stunning views and the sumptuous food and drink make dining at Swen’s an unforgettable experience.

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Dining style
Casual Elegant
Price
$50 and over
Cuisines
Contemporary American
Hours of Operation
Breakfast Daily 07:00–11:00 Dinner Daily 17:00–21:15
Phone number
(801) 742-6014
Website
http://snowpine.com/
Payment Options
AMEX, Discover, Mastercard, Visa
Dress code
Casual Dress
Executive Chef
Andrew Hebson

Location
10420 Little Cottonwood Rd, Alta, UT 84092
Area
Alta
Parking details
Hotel Parking
Public transit
953 and 944 bus route from Cottonwood area.
Additional
Bar/Lounge, Beer, BYO Wine, Cocktails, Corkage Fee, Full Bar, Gluten-free Options, Indoor Fireplace, Non-Smoking, Takeaway, Vegan, View, Wheelchair Access, Wine

Roasted BeetsUSD 18.00
Pea Tendril, Apple, Chermoula, Humboldt Fog, Aged Balsamic
Snowpine SaladUSD 15.00
Tender Greens, Romaine, Cherry Tomato, Apple, Candied Pecan, Onion, Buttermilk Blue Cheese, Dijon Vinaigrette
Alpine CaesarUSD 16.00
Romaine Hearts, Rye Crouton, Parmigiagno Reggiano, Boquerón, Caesar Dressing
Ahi Tuna CrudoUSD 26.00
Barberry, Za'atar Olive Oil, Sesame Praline, Tahini-Dill Cucumber
Sweet Potato SoupUSD 18.00
Calabrian Chili Honey, Chermoula, Candied Pecan, Buttermilk Blue
Sesame Fried CalamariUSD 22.00
Gluten Free Sesame Breading, Kanzuri - Dill Mayonnaise, Charred Lemon
ShishitoUSD 16.00
Black Garlic Ponzu, Bonito, Toasted Sesame Praline, Chipotle Aioli
Sea ScallopsUSD 42.00
Prosciutto, Double Black Emulsion, Barberry, Herbed Sweet Potato Puree

Entrees

Potato Crusted SalmonUSD 40.00
Crispy Caper, Charred Lemon, Parsnip Puree, Pepperade
Smoked Duck BreastUSD 42.00
Pickled Apricot Mostarda, Five Spice-Brandy Jus, Fennel
Herb Marinated Chicken BreastUSD 38.00
Charred Lemon, Petite Herb Salad, Double Black Emulsion, Parsnip Puree
12oz Niman Ranch Iberico Pork ChopUSD 58.00
Fermented Cabbage, Crispy Shallot, Fines Herbes, Apple, Calvados
Field RoastUSD 38.00
Ancient Grains, Seasonal Mushrooms, Seitan, Tomato Jam, Fennel, Fines Herbes
14oz Niman Ranch NY StripUSD 86.00
Juniper Demi-Glace, Crispy Shallot, Humboldt Fog, Charred Blueberries
8oz Niman Ranch Filet MignonUSD 90.00
Wild Mushroom Bordelaise, Petite Herb Salad, Potato Puree
HalibutUSD 56.00
Tahini-Dill Cucumber, Shrimp, Fennel, Saffron Safrito, Calabrian Chili Honey

Large Format

30oz Elk Osso BuccoUSD 160.00
30oz Wagyu TomahawkUSD 225.00
18oz Lobster TailUSD 160.00
24oz Wagyu Sirloin ChateaubriandUSD 150.00

Sides

Spiced Honey - Glazed CarrotsUSD 14.00
Whipped PotatoesUSD 14.00
Grilled AsparagusUSD 14.00
Tomato - Herb FettucineUSD 16.00

What 200 people are saying

Overall ratings and reviews

Reviews can only be made by diners who have eaten at this restaurant

4.7

4.7 based on recent ratings

4.6Food
4.7Service
4.8Ambience
4Value

Noise • Moderate

Loved For

Utah
Hot spot
Utah
Great for scenic views
Park City Area
Best Overall
Park City Area
Best Service
Park City Area
Best Ambience
Park City Area
Hot spot
Park City Area
Great for scenic views

Review summary

AI-generated from verified diner reviews

Swens offers a memorable dining experience with "wonderful food, service, and view." Guests rave about the "attentive and knowledgeable servers," particularly Alyssa and Jamie, and the "fabulous" pork chop. The ambiance is "warm and inviting," and the restaurant boasts "incredible panoramic mountain views." Despite some mixed feedback, Swens remains a top choice in the Salt Lake City area.

200 Reviews

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OpenTable Diner
Denver1 review
4.0
Dined 7 days ago
1. Overall 4
2. Food 4
3. Service 4
4. Ambience 5
Great location and very cozy and nice ambience. The service was good and very solid bread/garlic confit included. Had the duck and was good but maybe not quite as great for the price being paid. Definitely spending a little extra for the ski resort location
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Will
Greater Boston5 reviews
5.0
Dined on 26 February 2025
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Food was excellent! And the staff was very friendly.
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Grier VIP
Philadelphia1 review
5.0
Dined on 22 February 2025
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
We were a party of 8. One vegan, others omnivores. Food was delicious. Interesting selections, hearty portions. Some offerings intentionally sized to share (main course chateaubriand, sides) others single serving. Great for large parties where some essentially eat family style while others have their own separate meal. Easily, graciously accommodated variation to first course for vegan diet. Vegan entree on menu. Ambiance was perfectly balanced. Warm, inviting, mixed size tables placed comfortably apart. Beautiful art. Architectural interest in stonework. Overall felt like being in someone’s very comfortable home.
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Adrian
San Francisco17 reviews
4.0
Dined on 18 February 2025
1. Overall 4
2. Food 4
3. Service 4
4. Ambience 4
Best place to eat in the canyon in my opinion. The food was very good, the service is friendly. The dining room is very nice, the noise level is above average and there are quite a few families. Put a nice place to have a good meal in the canyon. Best place since the shallow shaft closed.
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Bob VIP
Sacramento9 reviews
5.0
Dined on 15 January 2025
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
We don't normally expect to find a great restaurant at a remote ski area. Swen's is something special. The view is a given, but what surprised us was first-rate service and spectacular food. The sweet potato soup was one of the best soups I've ever had. I had the NY strip and my wife had the halibut. Her halibut was the best I've ever tasted. Truly a memorable experience!
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Billie
Raleigh9 reviews
5.0
Dined on 4 January 2025
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
We love this restaurant their food is fabulous. We eat here every night we stay at the hotel.
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Mary
New York City8 reviews
4.0
Dined on 1 January 2025
1. Overall 4
2. Food 4
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
I enjoyed this beautiful restaurant with delicious cuisine and would recommend this. We hope to return when we are in town again!
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Jonathan
Louisville1 review
5.0
Dined on 1 January 2025
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 4
4. Ambience 5
Amazing. Sit at the high top table by the kitchen. Watch the chef’s cook.
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Robert
Salt Lake City4 reviews
3.0
Dined on 20 December 2024
1. Overall 3
2. Food 2
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 4
The service was excellent for our group of 6. As a group we found the food quality to be inconsistent. The Pork and Chicken were very good though the Salmon was dried out and not as tasty as it should be. The calamari was very good though the beet salad was only OK. The ambiance inside the actual restaurant was a tad cold, especially when you consider the outside was pitch black. If you are going to have $70+ main course items on your menu, I think food quality should be uniform and more warm. Good job on the serve ce.
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Mike
Salt Lake City1 review
5.0
Dined on 12 December 2024
1. Overall 5
2. Food 4
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 4
beautiful room. our server, alyssa, was wonderful. the "loop hole" is a great old fashioned!
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FAQs

Swens offers takeout which you can order by calling the restaurant at (801) 742-6014.

Swens is rated 4.7 stars by 200 OpenTable diners.

Yes, you can generally book this restaurant by choosing the date, time and party size on OpenTable.

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2 people

14 Mar 2025

11:30 pm

Booked 21 times today

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10420 Little Cottonwood Rd, Alta, UT 84092

Additional information

Area
Alta
Hours of Operation
Breakfast Daily 07:00–11:00 Dinner Daily 17:00–21:15
Price
$50 and over
Cuisines
Contemporary American
Dining style
Casual Elegant
Dress code
Casual Dress
Parking details
Hotel Parking
Public transit
953 and 944 bus route from Cottonwood area.
Payment Options
AMEX, Discover, Mastercard, Visa
Executive Chef
Andrew Hebson
Additional
Bar/Lounge, Beer, BYO Wine, Cocktails, Corkage Fee, Full Bar, Gluten-free Options, Indoor Fireplace, Non-Smoking, Takeaway, Vegan, View, Wheelchair Access, Wine

Website
http://snowpine.com/
Phone number
(801) 742-6014

Swens

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Starters

Roasted BeetsUSD 18.00

Snowpine SaladUSD 15.00

Alpine CaesarUSD 16.00

Ahi Tuna CrudoUSD 26.00

Sweet Potato SoupUSD 18.00

Sesame Fried CalamariUSD 22.00

ShishitoUSD 16.00

Sea ScallopsUSD 42.00

Entrees

Potato Crusted SalmonUSD 40.00

Smoked Duck BreastUSD 42.00

Herb Marinated Chicken BreastUSD 38.00

12oz Niman Ranch Iberico Pork ChopUSD 58.00

Field RoastUSD 38.00

14oz Niman Ranch NY StripUSD 86.00

8oz Niman Ranch Filet MignonUSD 90.00

HalibutUSD 56.00

Large Format

30oz Elk Osso BuccoUSD 160.00

30oz Wagyu TomahawkUSD 225.00

18oz Lobster TailUSD 160.00

24oz Wagyu Sirloin ChateaubriandUSD 150.00

Sides

Spiced Honey - Glazed CarrotsUSD 14.00

Whipped PotatoesUSD 14.00

Grilled AsparagusUSD 14.00

Tomato - Herb FettucineUSD 16.00

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