Our Philosophy

Sweetwater Kitchens’ philosophy can be summed up to simple sophistication.

Named after the stream that slowly ebbs outside the restaurant windows, we too take a simple approach to cooking; a watercourse way of cooking. Starting with fresh and local ingredients, we try to let them tell their own story rather than processing them beyond recognition. Food should be appreciated and respected, and tantamount to that, it’s a source of energy and health. We also strongly believe it’s something to get creative with!

95% of all our ingredients used in Sweetwater Kitchen are organic. Our meats are sourced from the state of Utah and are also organic and / or pasture raised. Our beef is sourced directly from the same property that Sweetwater Kitchen calls home.

Vegans, vegetarians, and anyone with a food sensitivity will feel at home at Sweetwater Kitchen, we are able to cater to anyone’s’ requirements. Let your server know your needs and they will be fulfilled.

History

Sweetwater Kitchen started as a small, intimate restaurant on the second floor of the guest ranch with only an indoor dining room. Through the years we have made many improvements and additions like nearly doubling the size of the kitchen and adding an outdoor patio deck and roof. While still intimate, Sweetwater Kitchen accommodates tourists and locals alike and continuously keeps the main philosophy of sourcing as well and as local as possible.
Over time we have made connections with growers right here in our small town, as well as producers and artisans in the great state of Utah. Owners of the guest ranch have also branched out into cattle ranching which allows SWK to serve the freshest, very local organic, and grass-fed beef. SWK is always looking for new avenues to connect with our community, whether it be through Utah wine or beer, artisan cheeses or goat milk, and local veg and herbs.