Book Club Bistro
American Restaurant

Book Club Bistro

Upscale speakeasy dining behind a hidden bookshelf entrance with craft cocktails and shareable plates.

(254)
$$$$St. George, UT

About

You'll walk through a bookcase door to find this intimate speakeasy tucked behind a boutique storefront. The hidden entrance sets the tone for an evening that feels more like a secret discovery than dinner out. Inside, original decor and dim lighting create the kind of atmosphere where conversations linger and cocktails are taken seriously.

The menu works best when you treat it like tapas and order several dishes to share. The miso salmon consistently wins over tables, while creative cocktails like the pistachio espresso martini and expression martini with roasted marshmallows show the bartenders know their craft. The kitchen handles everything from brunch to dinner, with wine and beer rounding out the drink menu.

Service moves at a thoughtful pace in the small dining room. You'll want reservations since the intimate space fills up quickly, especially with groups celebrating special occasions. The themed concept might not be for everyone, but if you're up for a bit of theatrical dining, the execution delivers on the promise.

St. George doesn't have many places quite like this. It's the kind of spot that makes a perfect stop between Las Vegas and Zion when you want something more memorable than standard road trip fare. The experience sticks with you long after you've figured out how that bookshelf door works.

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Michelle Lou
Michelle Lou

3 months ago

My new favorite restaurant!! 🙌 Can’t believe it’s taken me this long to discover the Book Club Bistro (located at the Zion Shopping Plaza on Red Cliffs). Everything was absolutely delicious!! 12/10 food & service! Gabriel definitely enhanced the dining experience with his remarkable hospitality! The entire staff was so welcoming and it felt like family🩷 This place has great romantic vibes for a date night as well. - Miso salmon with coconut rice - Asian short rib - Brisket dip - crab cakes Highly recommend this restaurant!!

Leeandra Sandoval
Leeandra Sandoval

3 months ago

I had gone out to Utah about 2 weeks ago and we had a planned girls night at this hidden speakeasy. Let me just say this is a must experience if you are out in Utah. 10 out of 10 from the entry to the atmosphere, food, drinks, dessert, service! My best restaurant experience hands down! I’d go back to Utah just for the food and vibes. Jaylen was absolutely amazing best server ever, all her recommendations were delicious I even had to give her a hug lol. Great place for sure!

Carragh Maloney
Carragh Maloney

10 months ago

We went for the first time tonight for my birthday and I couldn’t be more impressed with everything. The food was all amazing, the service was great. It’s small enough that you don’t feel lost in a crowd you really feel like they take the time. I had an expression Martini with roasted Marshmallows that was out of this world. We enjoyed the mystery dessert. Make a reservation and go you won’t be disappointed.

Lauren Ingraham
Lauren Ingraham

6 months ago

Took my 92 year old great grandma here and we LOVED it! Best service I’ve experienced in years. Gabe is such a sweetie pie and treated us so well. My dad ran out of coke and 30 seconds later Gabe was back with a fresh refill. They also had all of the staff sign a card for my gma💖 food was so delicious, unique, and flavorful. Such a great experience! My one critique are the blueish lights in the chandelier 😭🙏get rid of the homophobic lighting!! 🤪

Sam Ogles
Sam Ogles

7 months ago

This was such a fun place to sneak into for dinner! I recommend making a reservation because the restaurant is pretty small, so it would be good to limit your wait time. It was a little tricky for us to find but the boutique is well signed, we just missed it the first time we passed by. Honestly, I felt the main courses were all right, but the appetizers were to die for. We had the meatballs with bacon jam and the deviled egg flight and I would go back just to order those again.

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