The Only Three-Story Bar in Herriman: How Redemption Bar and Grill Became Utah's Most Unique Sports Bar Experience

There's a moment when you walk into Redemption Bar and Grill in Herriman where you realize you're not in a typical Utah sports bar anymore. Maybe it's when you spot the framed Kobe Bryant jersey hanging next to a "Back the Blue" banner on the main floor. Or when you climb the stairs to find palm trees and tiki torches where you expected more TVs. Or maybe it's when you descend to the basement and the whole vibe shifts to club lighting and a DJ booth.

This is what happens when a local family decides to open the only multi-level bar in Herriman—and does it right in the middle of a pandemic.

One reviewer captured it perfectly: "The venue's three distinct levels offer versatile settings, making it suitable for everything from casual brunches to special celebrations." That's exactly what owners Bryan and Jaime Ellison bet their second chance on when they broke ground in February 2019. They wanted redemption—literally. After exiting a previous business venture, they chose a name that embodied hope, optimism, and the tenacity they'd pour into making this work.

And when COVID-19 shut down every restaurant in Utah just days after their June 1, 2020 opening? They found a way to survive anyway.

A Bar Built on Second Chances and Community Give-Back

Bryan Ellison isn't just a bar owner—he also runs West Valley Collision and has coached sports at Herriman High School for years. "Some of the biggest influences in my life were my coaches," he said. "I wouldn't be who I am today without my coaches. And any time I can help in the community, I try and do my best."

That philosophy runs through every level of Redemption Bar and Grill. The Ellisons chose Herriman specifically because the city felt like family. "Herriman never pushed me," Bryan explained. "The other cities tried to push me to go there, but Herriman just seemed like family, if you will. They did everything in their power to help me when we opened."

So they give back. Constantly. The Ellisons have donated about six refurbished cars to local schools over the past few years—gifted to students who excel or are in dire need. They quietly pay school fees for families in urgent situations. And every holiday season since opening, they match food and monetary donations for Herriman's Compassion Community Center food bank, doubling what their patrons contribute.

"I don't care if you're a multi-millionaire or you're broke, every one of us has problems," Bryan said. "Everyone needs a little redemption."

That ethos shows up in their challenge coin program for veterans, military members, and first responders—a way for patrons to pay it forward to those who serve. The patriotic theme on the main level isn't just decoration. It's a statement about who they honor.

Three Floors, Three Completely Different Vibes

Here's where Redemption Bar and Grill gets interesting. This isn't a restaurant that just happened to have multiple floors. This is a deliberately designed choose-your-own-adventure experience housed in a 3517 W Maradona Drive building that defies every expectation of what a Herriman sports bar should be.

Main Level: The Patriotic Sports Bar

Walk in and you're immediately surrounded by sports memorabilia—autographed jerseys from legends like Kobe Bryant and Patrick Mahomes, TVs every few feet showing everything from NFL games to UFC matches. The party starts in the morning and goes all day, into the night, with great sporting events, food, and drinks filling the space. The patriotic theme honors military and first responders, creating a space that feels distinctly American and decidedly welcoming to those who serve.

Upper Level: The Unexpected Tiki Bar

This is the floor that makes people do a double-take. The upper level and patio provide an island escape inspired by the owners' fondness for the beach. In landlocked Utah—in suburban Herriman, no less—you suddenly find yourself in a tropical oasis with vibrant décor, chill music, and exotic cocktails. The rooftop patio offers valley views that, according to reviewers, must be spectacular in clear weather. It's dog-friendly, too, which means your four-legged friend can join you for that island escape.

Lower Level: The Club

Descend to the basement and the energy shifts entirely. This is where karaoke nights, comedy shows, and DJ entertainment happen. One visitor described their Thursday night: "We grabbed some bites on the top level, where they had live entertainment. We later ventured to the basement to partake in karaoke!" It's the same building, but three completely different nights out depending on which floor you choose.

The Food That Surprised Everyone (Including the Chef)

When Bryan and Jaime told people they were opening a sports bar in Herriman, the response was predictable: "Oh, please don't let it just be bar food." "We got that a lot," says Jaime. "We definitely wanted it to be unique. We wanted something different from burgers and fried food."

Enter Head Chef Cassie Busico, whose influence transformed the menu into something unexpected. Sysco Chef Mark Smith spent nearly four months on location developing the menu with Cassie, creating items like in-house smoked brisket for the American Dip—"an almost unheard of concept for a sports bar."

The Redemption Club sandwich weighs in at nearly two pounds. The Peanut Butter Sriracha Burger features sriracha bacon, cheddar cheese, and peanut butter on a Tuscan bun—because why not push the boundaries? Customers consistently praise the "nicely cooked nacho chips, crabs and brisket" along with "tasty French toasts, potato waffles and Brezeln."

But it's the brunch program that's become legendary in Herriman.

Sunday Brunch: The Redemption Hash and French Toast Sticks You Can't Stop Thinking About

Every Sunday from 10 AM to 10 PM, Redemption shifts into brunch mode, and it's become one of the best brunch spots in the south Salt Lake valley. The brunch menu is "highlighted by the remarkable French toast sticks and the renowned Redemption hash," with "unique ingredients like raspberry chipotle jam" elevating traditional dishes into something memorable.

The French toast sticks aren't your kids' frozen breakfast—they're crispy, indulgent, and served with that raspberry chipotle jam that somehow works perfectly. The Redemption hash has become the signature dish, the one that locals order every time and visitors hear about before they even arrive.

Customers appreciate the "well-priced brunch drinks, including refreshing mimosas, which complement the meal perfectly." Whether you're going for a breakfast burrito filled with flavorful chili verde, eggs benedict, or the chorizo burger (because who says brunch can't include a burger?), the portions are generous and the homemade quality shows.

The staff's friendliness and professionalism are frequently praised, with many noting "exceptional attention to detail, including timely service and a genuine desire to ensure satisfaction."

Entertainment Every Night of the Week

This is where Redemption Bar and Grill sets itself apart from every other sports bar in Herriman and most of the south valley. The entertainment calendar is packed:

• Monday: Mac & Cheese Monday and Margarita Monday specials
• Wednesday: Typically trivia or special events
• Thursday: Karaoke night in the basement club
• Weekends: Live music on the upper level, rotating entertainment throughout

The venue "hosts events like karaoke nights and comedy shows" with "a chill atmosphere, great music and an outdoor area on the top level, perfect for a summer vibe."

For sports fans, every major game is on. NFL Sundays are packed. UFC fights draw crowds. College football weekends turn the main level into a wall-to-wall celebration. And because you've got three floors, you can always find the vibe you're looking for—whether that's screaming at the game downstairs or sipping a tropical drink on the tiki level.

Herriman's Nightlife Hub in the Growing South Valley

When Redemption opened in 2020, Herriman was hungry for entertainment options. The city was growing rapidly—new developments, young families moving in, a community that wanted somewhere to gather that wasn't a 20-minute drive to Sandy or Salt Lake City.

This multi-level themed bar with "excellent homemade food" is "operated by a local family that wants to give back to their community," and that commitment shows in how embedded Redemption has become in Herriman's social fabric.

The location at 3517 W Maradona Drive puts it in the heart of west Herriman, easily accessible from the Mountain View Corridor and close to growing neighborhoods like Blackridge. The nearby Zions Bank Stadium (home to the Utah Warriors rugby team) means pre-game and post-game crowds. Herriman High School events send parents looking for a place to unwind. And the rooftop patio with valley views gives you that rare Utah combination: mountain proximity with an island vibe.

Note that Redemption is strictly 21+, with IDs checked at the door. It's an adult space through and through, which is exactly what the south valley needed.

Planning Your Visit to Redemption Bar and Grill

Address: 3517 W Maradona Dr, Herriman, UT 84065

Hours:

• Sunday: 10 AM - 10 PM (brunch all day)
• Monday-Tuesday: 11 AM - 11 PM
• Wednesday-Saturday: 11 AM - 1 AM

What to Order:

• For Brunch: Redemption hash and French toast sticks with raspberry chipotle jam
• For Lunch/Dinner: The nearly-two-pound Redemption Club sandwich, smoked brisket American Dip, or the adventurous Peanut Butter Sriracha Burger
• Don't Miss: Trashcan nachos (a customer favorite), homemade potato waffles

Pro Tips:

• The rooftop patio is dog-friendly—bring your pup for island vibes
• Parking can get tight during peak weekend hours, arrive a bit early
• Sunday brunch is popular; consider going for the earlier side to avoid the rush
• Each floor has a different energy—explore all three to find your favorite
• Check their Facebook and Instagram (@redemptionbarandgrill) for weekly entertainment schedules

Best Times to Visit:

• Sunday mornings for brunch and a quieter vibe
• NFL Sundays if you want the full sports bar energy
• Thursday nights for karaoke in the basement
• Friday/Saturday evenings for live music on the tiki level

A Bar That Earned Its Name

There's something fitting about a bar called Redemption that opened during one of the hardest times to start a restaurant business. They broke ground February 1, 2019, and opened June 1, 2020, "with social distancing, masks, and the uncertainty of what the future would hold." Most restaurants didn't make it through those first pandemic months. Redemption did.

Maybe it's because Bryan and Jaime built something that Herriman genuinely needed—not just another chain restaurant, but a local family's vision brought to life through three distinct floors of entertainment, homemade food that surprises you, and a commitment to serving the community that supported them.

"Everybody needs redemption," Jaime says. In Herriman, they found it by creating a space where everyone else could find theirs too—whether that's cheering for your team on the main floor, escaping to an island on the upper level, or singing your heart out in the basement club.

It's the only multi-level bar in Herriman, and probably the only place in Utah where you can watch an NFL game, then head upstairs for tiki cocktails, then descend to a club atmosphere for karaoke—all while knowing the owners are probably at Herriman High School coaching kids or loading up donated food for families in need.

That's not just a bar. That's redemption in action.

Find Redemption Bar and Grill: 3517 W Maradona Dr, Herriman, UT 84065 | (801) 938-9363 | @redemptionbarandgrill on Instagram and Facebook