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Is Ruth's Diner Still Open? Update (Emigration Canyon, UT)

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As of September 2026, Ruth's Diner is listed open on ruthsdiner.com, reviewed by our team on September 7, 2026; not yet independently confirmed through direct contact.

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What the source shows: The restaurant's own website, last modified the day before the check, lists current weekly hours and describes 2024 as its 94th year in business.

  • Season / episode Season 21, Episode 15
  • Original air date
  • Address 4160 Emigration Canyon Road, Emigration Canyon, UT 84108

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What happened after Diners, Drive-Ins and Dives?

On the 'Best of Breakfast' episode (aired 2014-12-23), Diners, Drive-Ins and Dives revisited Ruth's Diner in Emigration Canyon for its Santa Cruz omelet, made with black olives, avocado, and sour cream, alongside the diner's complimentary biscuits and homemade raspberry jam. Ruth's Diner, which first appeared on the show in January 2009, is billed as the second-oldest continuously operating restaurant in Utah, according to TVFoodMaps.

Diners, Drive-Ins and Dives featured Ruth's Diner in Salt Lake City for the episode "Places You Sent Me," which aired 2008-12-01. Ruth's Diner is a diner in Emigration Canyon, Utah, that has operated since 1930. According to the restaurant's website (ruthsdiner.com), last modified 2026-09-07, the site describes 2024 as the diner's "ninety-fourth anniversary" and lists current hours of Monday 8:00 am to 9:00 pm, Thursday 8:00 am to 9:00 pm, and Friday-Saturday service, with Tuesday and Wednesday closed. The website also lists a day menu, an evening menu, a dessert menu, and pages on the diner's history and its live music offerings.

Featured on Diners, Drive-Ins and Dives

Season / episode
Season 21, Episode 15
Original air date
Episode title
Best of Breakfast
What was featured
Santa Cruz omelet and buttery biscuits
Role
Featured restaurant
Name on the broadcast
Ruth's Diner
Season / episode
Season 5, Episode 4
Original air date
Episode title
Places You Sent Me
What was featured
Classic diner fare at a historic Emigration Canyon diner since 1930
Role
Featured restaurant
Name on the broadcast
Ruth's Diner

Frequently asked questions

Is Ruth's Diner still open in 2026?

As of September 2026, Ruth's Diner is listed open on ruthsdiner.com, reviewed by our team on September 7, 2026; not yet independently confirmed through direct contact.

What happened to Ruth's Diner after Diners, Drive-Ins and Dives?

On the 'Best of Breakfast' episode (aired 2014-12-23), Diners, Drive-Ins and Dives revisited Ruth's Diner in Emigration Canyon for its Santa Cruz omelet, made with black olives, avocado, and sour cream, alongside the diner's complimentary biscuits and homemade raspberry jam. As of September 2026, Ruth's Diner is listed open on ruthsdiner.com, reviewed by our team on September 7, 2026; not yet independently confirmed through direct contact.

Where is Ruth's Diner located?

4160 Emigration Canyon Road, Emigration Canyon, UT 84108. That is the address on the record as of September 7, 2026.

What season and episode of Diners, Drive-Ins and Dives featured Ruth's Diner?

Season 21, Episode 15 of Diners, Drive-Ins and Dives, first aired December 23, 2014. The episode is titled “Best of Breakfast”.

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Address
4160 Emigration Canyon Road, Emigration Canyon, UT 84108
Venue type
diner
Official website
ruthsdiner.com

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