🍔 A Burger, a Beer, and a Cardboard Taylor Swift: My Unforgettable Meal at Silver Reef Restaurant & Brewery in St. George, Utah

There are meals that feed your stomach… and then there are meals that feed your soul (and also leave you contemplating a second Amber Ale and the sudden urge to hug your server). My recent visit to Silver Reef Restaurant & Brewery in St. George, Utah, was firmly in the latter category.

Let me walk you through the experience—no napkin required, but you might drool a little.

First, a Little History with Your Appetizer

Located in the reinvigorated historic shell of the old Silver Reef Brewery (with roots going back to the 1800s), this spot has the kind of rustic charm that says, “Yes, we respect our history—but we also know how to put bacon on a burger just right.” The Silver Reef area itself was once a silver mining boomtown, and now it’s a “foodie goldmine” for the hungry and the hop-curious.

They’ve breathed new life into the space—while still giving a nod to the past—and let me tell you, the results are delicious.

Let’s Talk About the Burger

The Silver Reef Burger.

I’m not saying it changed my life, but I did whisper "wow" after the first bite. Juicy, perfectly seasoned beef topped with melty cheese, crispy bacon, a toasted bun that held up like a champ, and a secret sauce that had me doing the "discreet finger lick when no one's watching" move.

By the end, I was negotiating with my stomach about whether or not to order a second one just to look at it.

Spoiler: I didn’t. I have some self-control. (But barely.)

Little Foot Amber Ale: Smooth, Sassy, and Highly Recommended

Now, I’m no beer snob—but I know what tastes good. And the Little Foot Amber Ale on draft? Let’s just say, if this beer had a Tinder profile, I’d swipe right. Smooth, balanced, slightly toasty, and with just the right level of hoppy attitude—it was the perfect wingman for my burger.

Do yourself a favor and get the draft. There’s something deeply poetic about drinking an Little Foot Amber Ale where the beer gods clearly still linger in the walls.

Stephen: Server, Legend, Possibly a Mind Reader

Shoutout to Stephen, my server, who somehow knew exactly when to refill my drink, check in on the burger-to-mouth ratio, and toss in just the right amount of witty banter to make me feel like I was part of an indie sitcom.

Friendly, attentive, and probably deserving of his own burger named in his honor. If you’re reading this, Stephen—10/10, would tip again.

Now, About Taylor Swift...

Okay, let’s talk about the cardboard cutout of Taylor Swift hanging from the ceiling. I won’t spoil it for you (because that would ruin the fun), but let me just say this:

You must ask about it.

It’s weird. It’s wonderful. It’s the kind of detail that makes you love a place just a little more. It also confirms that someone in the building has an excellent sense of humor—and probably a poster collection from 2008.

Is it art? Is it whimsy? Is it a cryptic message about love and burgers? Only Taylor knows.

Go There, Eat Everything, Thank Me Later

Silver Reef Restaurant & Brewery is more than just a place to grab a meal. It’s an experience—a delicious, welcoming, slightly cheeky experience that makes you want to come back with friends, order more Amber Ale, and maybe write a thank-you letter to the burger itself.

So next time you’re in St. George, skip the drive-thru and head to Silver Reef.

Ask for Stephen.
Order the Silver Reef Burger.
Get the Amber Ale on draft.
And for the love of all things fried and fabulous… ask about Taylor.

You won’t regret a single bite.

Check out their Website - https://sgbev.com/