SADLY, the lifespan of local restaurants is that they
usually come and go. Few such eateries, even seemingly popular ones, last for
more than a few decades.
Utah Noodle, in Ogden, my wife’s favorite, closed for
good in 2012. The Oaks in Ogden Canyon had more than a century old history, but
it closed in 2023, seemingly for good. And, in 2024, Annie’s Diner in Kaysville
shut its doors forever. Both of the latter two were favorites of the author.
So, looking for new restaurants, my wife and
discovered Taggart’s Grill in Weber Canyon, six miles east of Morgan and four miles west of Devil’s
Slide. It is barely visible from the I-84 freeway and does have limited parking, but
it does offer great, upscale food. Its chocolate fudge cake is to die for, as
is its carrot cake. Both are made from scratch on-site.
Take exit No.
108 to access the grill.
The grill began in the year 2000. It began earlier, just offering sandwiches to local rafters and tubers down the Weber River, as the area has long been a launching location into the river. Most menu items are in the $15-$20 range and children’s portions are under $10. The grill offers a Sunday brunch (11 a.m.-3p.m. only).
There is
limited patio seating, but only for adults, ages 16 and up.
Our food was
great and the service excellent. We arrived on a weekday, just before noon and
by 12:30 p.m., all the tables around us were filled.
Several peacocks live in the grill’s yard and are a delight to watch through large glass windows. Located miles from any town, the grill’s setting is quiet and peaceful.
It is worth
the drive east on I-84, from South Weber. From my house, in Layton, it is a
40-minute drive (29 miles) to Taggart’s Grill.
NOTE: The author has no financial ties or connection to Taggart's Grill, other than being a patron.
