Kimi's Chop & Oyster House
Holladay
Restaurant in Holladay, United States
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Price
$30–50per person
Dress
Smart Casual
Why go
Kimi's Chop & Oyster House is a practical Holladay pick for dinner plans that need a polished, adult feel without a hard-to-secure reservation. Favor it for dates, small celebrations, and business meals; for casual value, compare Taqueria 27 Holladay, and for a European-style dinner, cross-shop Café Madrid.
About Kimi's Chop & Oyster House
Kimi's Chop & Oyster House is an evening option in Holladay with hours every day: 5–8:30 PM Monday through Saturday and 5–7:45 PM on Sunday. The dress code is smart casual, so it is a planned evening meal rather than a lunch stop or an all-day casual option.
Because public details are limited, the safest way to evaluate Kimi's Chop & Oyster House is by schedule, dress code, and occasion fit.
Use it for dinner plans that need structure
This is not the pick for lunch. It is better suited to a planned dinner where the table is comfortable with smart-casual expectations and a relatively defined service window. Sunday is especially tight, with service listed from 5–7:45 PM.
For another nearby option, Taqueria 27 Holladay is one comparison to consider. You can also compare Kimi's Chop & Oyster House with Café Madrid or other dining rooms based on the kind of evening you want.
Know Before You Go
- Meal to target: Dinner. Hours are evening-only.
- Dress code: Smart casual.
- Hours: Monday through Saturday, 5–8:30 PM; Sunday, 5–7:45 PM.
- Group planning: Specific private-room details and group policies are not included here, so confirm directly before planning a larger celebration.
- Cross-shop: Consider Tandoor Indian Grill - Holladay, Café Madrid, or Taqueria 27 Holladay as other options to compare.
For broader planning in Holladay, use hours and dress-code details as the baseline, then confirm any current menu, reservation, or group information directly before making plans.
Planning details
- Location
- 4699 Highland Dr, Holladay, UT 84117
- Reservations
- Book on OpenTable
- Website
- kimishouse.com
- Phone
- +13856023177
The take
The Take
The Vibe
Kimi’s pairs old-school steakhouse formality with a focused raw-bar program, presenting an interior that reads more elevated than the modest shopping-adjacent exterior suggests. The copy emphasizes a chophouse-and-oyster format with deep American roots, so the room feels like a modern take on a classic railroad‑era steakhouse: elegant and quietly sophisticated rather than flashy. The dining experience is cozy and intentional: guests encounter a two-track menu and the ritual of shellfish followed by a composed protein, creating a polished, intimate and historically grounded impression.
Best For
Kimi’s is best suited to evening meals where the choreography of a steakhouse matters: start with chilled shellfish, move to an aged cut and consider dessert if space remains. The restaurant is ambitious for an inland market and suits special occasions and date nights when diners want a focused, elevated meal. Its suburban Holladay location and the dual raw‑bar/steakhouse concept position it for guests who prioritize quality sourcing and a composed, dinner‑forward experience.
Ordering Tips
Begin with the raw bar: Fresh Oysters on the Half Shell are available, and the dining ritual places shellfish first. From there, move to one of the signature proteins: the Berkshire Pork Chop is listed among standout dishes and fits the house’s chop‑forward identity. The Caviar Onion Dip appears as a signature item and works well as an indulgent accompaniment or starter. Because the menu is structured in a traditional steakhouse arc, plan your meal around shellfish then protein and decide on dessert only after the main arrives.
Venue details
Ambiance
Warm, stylish space with moderate noise and beautiful setting praised for modern and interesting atmosphere.
Tags
Vibe
Best For
Experience
At the Table
- Dress Code
- Smart Casual
- Noise Level
- Conversational
- Service Style
- Upscale Casual
- Meal Pacing
- Leisurely
- Capacity
- Medium
- Kitchen
- Modern
- Menu Format
- A la carte, Small plates
Signature Dishes
- Fresh Oysters on the Half Shell
- Berkshire Pork Chop
- Caviar Onion Dip
Know before you go
Know Before You Go
- Getting there
- 4699 Highland Dr, Holladay, UT 84117
Planning details
Location
Also consider
Where to Go If This Does Not Fit
If the goal is casual group value, choose Taqueria 27 Holladay. If the dinner should feel more European and less chop-house oriented, choose Café Madrid.
Restaurant context
How It Compares
Kimi's Chop & Oyster House is the more occasion-oriented choice in this Holladay set, mainly because the chop-and-oyster positioning reads more celebratory than everyday. Tandoor Indian Grill - Holladay is the easier fit for a relaxed group dinner, while Taqueria 27 Holladay is the value-minded pick when the night should stay casual.
For ambiance, Café Madrid is the better cross-shop if the group wants a European dinner mood rather than a chop-house signal. Sicilia Mia and Antica Sicilia sit outside the immediate Holladay frame, so they make more sense when Italian cooking is the priority and the drive is acceptable.
The practical call: choose Kimi's for a small celebration or business dinner where ease of booking matters; choose Tandoor Indian Grill - Holladay or Taqueria 27 Holladay for casual groups; choose Café Madrid when the room and cuisine direction matter more than the chop-and-oyster brief.
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Compare Kimi's Chop & Oyster House
| Venue | Location | Awards |
|---|---|---|
| Kimi's Chop & Oyster House | Holladay | No published awards |
| Tandoor Indian Grill - Holladay | Holladay | No published awards |
| Sicilia Mia | Millcreek | No published awards |
| Taqueria 27 Holladay | Holladay | No published awards |
| Café Madrid | Holladay | No published awards |
| Antica Sicilia | Millcreek | No published awards |
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FAQ
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the hours for Kimi's Chop & Oyster House?
Hours are 5–8:30 PM Monday through Saturday and 5–7:45 PM on Sunday, so the schedule works best for a planned evening meal.
What are alternatives to Kimi's Chop & Oyster House?
Other options to compare include Tandoor Indian Grill - Holladay, Sicilia Mia, Taqueria 27 Holladay, Café Madrid, and Antica Sicilia.
Is Kimi's Chop & Oyster House good for a special occasion?
It can be considered for a planned dinner in Holladay, especially if a smart-casual dress code and evening service window fit the occasion.
Is Kimi's Chop & Oyster House good for solo dining?
Solo dining details are not specifically addressed. If you want dinner in Holladay during the listed evening hours, Kimi's Chop & Oyster House may work, but confirm current seating or reservation expectations directly.
Is lunch or dinner better at Kimi's Chop & Oyster House?
Dinner is the better option. Hours are 5–8:30 PM Monday through Saturday and 5–7:45 PM Sunday.
