Restaurants

French, American, Contemporary · $$$$ · In review

Independent restaurant · Capitol Hill / Marmalade

Arlo

Bread and butter, fish and chips, duck ravioli, seasonal risotto, lemon tart

Bakery · $$ · In review

Independent restaurant · Holladay / East Side

Beaumont Bakery & Cafe

Artisan pastries; seasonal dishes; specialty coffee; catering services

Italian · $$$ · In review

Independent restaurant · Downtown

Caffe Molise

Fresh pasta, grilled meats, lobster bisque, tiramisu, Italian wine list

Restaurant · In review

Independent restaurant · Draper

Cliff Dining Pub

Restaurant · In review

Independent restaurant · Draper

Cultivate Craft Kitchen

Restaurant · $$ · In review

Independent restaurant · Foothill

Emigration Cafe

This all-day Yalecrest cafe from the Utah-based Pago Restaurant Group serves breakfast plus full-service lunch and dinner built around seasonal…

American, Spanish, Contemporary · $$$ · In review

Independent restaurant · Downtown

Eva

Gnocchi, lamb, lobster ravioli, sticky date pudding, sangria

Restaurant · $$ · In review

Independent restaurant · Holladay

Fácil Taqueria

A chef-led neighborhood taqueria pairing tacos and rotating specials with a full cocktail program. The fixed Holladay storefront grew from a local…

Restaurant · $$$ · In review

Independent restaurant · 15th & 15th

Finca

Finca's neighborhood location serves Spanish-inspired small plates designed for sharing, backed by Spanish and Portuguese wines and a gin-focused…

Fusion · $$$$ · In review

Independent restaurant · Holladay

Franck’s Restaurant

Chef-driven tasting menus; monthly wine dinners; creative fusion cuisine; intimate 50-seat house setting

Bakery · $$$ · In review

Independent restaurant · Downtown / Central City

Gourmandise

French pastries, desserts, crepes, weekend brunch, specialty cakes

Restaurant · In review

Independent restaurant

Hometown Dumpling

xiao long bao, pork soup dumplings, fried dumplings, steamed dumplings, and Chinatown lunch/dinner traffic

Restaurant · In review

Independent restaurant · Midvale

Hoof & Vine

American · $$$ · In review

Independent restaurant · 9th & 9th / East Central

Hub & Spoke Diner

Chicken and waffle sandwich; crab salad eggs Benedict; French toast; boozy shakes; locally sourced ingredients; dog-friendly patio

Restaurant · $$ · In review

Independent restaurant · Marmalade

Koyoté

Koyoté is a chef-founded Japanese restaurant serving ramen alongside okazu and washoku dishes. Its small dining room sits between Marmalade and Rose…

Japanese · $$$ · In review

Independent restaurant · 9th & 9th / Woodbury

Kyoto Japanese Restaurant

Ebi Tempura; Steak Teriyaki; sushi bar; traditional Japanese cuisine; 40+ years of SLC dining history

Cafe · $$$ · In review

Independent restaurant · Central 9th / Maven District

La Barba Coffee and Breakfast Tacos

Specialty pour-over coffee; breakfast tacos; matcha lattes; fresh pastries

Restaurant · In review

Independent restaurant · West Valley

La Casa del Tamal — West Valley

French, American Brasserie · $$$ · In review

Independent restaurant · Downtown / South Main

Laurel Brasserie & Bar

Brunch dishes, European-style entrees, craft cocktails, pastries and coffee

Restaurant · In review

Independent restaurant · Holladay

Layla Mediterranean Grill and Mezze

Vietnamese · $ · In review

Independent restaurant · Sugar House

Little Saigon

Brisket pho; Bun Bo Hue; spring rolls; egg rolls; garlic butter steak sandwich; affordable fast-casual Vietnamese

Restaurant · In review

Independent restaurant · Sandy

Localz Bistro

Contemporary American · $$$$ · In review

Independent restaurant · Millcreek Canyon

Log Haven

Scenic canyon setting; romantic atmosphere; live music; compound herb butter rolls; locally sourced seasonal menu

Greek · $$$$ · In review

Independent restaurant · 9th & 9th

Manoli’s

Greek small plates; lamb riblets; lamb burger; octopus; keftedes (meatballs); weekend brunch

Northern Spanish · $$$ · In review

Independent restaurant · Downtown

Mar | Muntanya

Shrimp al ajillo, roasted elk tenderloin, private globe dining, apres-ski menu

Restaurant · $$$$ · In review

Independent restaurant · Downtown

Matteo Ristorante Italiano

Owner and sommelier Matteo Sogne runs this downtown restaurant around the food traditions of his family from Modena. The dinner menu follows an…

Traditional Mexican · $$$ · In review

Independent restaurant · Downtown

Monarca

Ceviches, enchiladas, specialty steaks, mole, seasonal Mexican dishes

Restaurant · $$ · In review

Independent restaurant · 15th & 15th

Nomad East

Nomad East is a compact neighborhood restaurant focused on thin, crisp pizzas, salads, and shared plates made with seasonal ingredients. It accepts…

New American · $$$ · In review

Independent restaurant · Downtown / Central City

Oquirrh

Chicken pot pie, house sourdough, canestri pasta, milk-braised potatoes

New American · $$$$ · In review

Independent restaurant · 9th & 9th

Pago

Seasonal small plates; short ribs; pork chop; beet salad; natural wine list; farm-to-table ethos

Restaurant · In review

Independent restaurant · Draper

Penny Ann's Cafe — Draper

Dessert · $$$ · In review

Independent restaurant · 9th & 9th

Pie Fight

Blueberry lemon hand pie; bourbon caramel apple; raspberry brownie; Mac n cheese savory pie; rotating seasonal flavors

Italian · $$$ · In review

Independent restaurant · 9th & 9th

Pizza Nono

Brick oven pizza; fresh dough; sandwiches; 9th and 9th neighborhood staple since 2017

Restaurant · In review

Independent restaurant · Cottonwood Heights

Porcupine Pub & Grille

American · $$$ · In review

Independent restaurant · 9th & 9th

Publik Kitchen

Avocado toast; French toast; toast and gravy hash; chicken salad melt; specialty coffee; BLT

Restaurant · In review

Independent restaurant · Fairpark

Red Iguana

American · $$ · In review

Independent restaurant · Millcreek / East Side

Roots Cafe

Dirt Burger; eggs benedict; crepes; farm-to-table breakfast and brunch; fresh limeade

Restaurant · In review

Independent restaurant

Roots Coffee Salt Lake City

Restaurant · In review

Independent restaurant · Sandy

Scelto

Nightclub · $$$ · In review

Independent restaurant · Downtown / Granary District

Sky SLC

Live concerts, VIP table service, rooftop bar, DJ nights, special events

Japanese · $$$$ · In review

Independent restaurant · Downtown / Ballpark

SLC Eatery

Creative small plates with Japanese/French influence; reservation-only tasting experience; James Beard semifinalist pedigree

Vietnamese · $$ · In review

Independent restaurant · Sugar House

SOMI Vietnamese Bistro

Pho; Lemongrass Beef Noodle Soup; Shaking Beef; Crispy Spring Rolls

Italian · $$$ · In review

Independent restaurant · Downtown / Central City

Stoneground Italian Kitchen

Lobster tagliatelle, lasagna, Neapolitan pizza, pappardelle al ragu, polenta tots

American · $ · In review

Independent restaurant · The Avenues

Straw Market

Cinnamon rolls; fresh-baked pastries; breakfast and lunch; neighborhood gathering spot

American · $$$ · In review

Independent restaurant · Post District / Downtown

Sunday’s Best

All-day brunch; tropical resort atmosphere; innovative cocktails; rooftop day club access; Post District location

Japanese · $$ · In review

Independent restaurant · Sugar House

Sushi Groove

Creative sushi rolls; sake cocktails; DJ nights; affordable prices

American · $$$ · In review

Independent restaurant · Ballpark / Peoples Freeway

Sweet Lake Biscuits & Limeade

Fresh-squeezed mint limeade; fried chicken biscuit; biscuit Benedict; French toast; habanero limeade

Restaurant · $$$$ · In review

Independent restaurant · Millcreek

Table X

Chef-owner-operated Table X serves a changing tasting menu shaped by Utah producers and its own on-site garden. The restaurant occupies a renovated…

Japanese · $$$ · In review

Independent restaurant · Downtown

Takashi

Sushi and sashimi, innovative small plates, hot entrees, premium fish

New American · $$$ · In review

Independent restaurant · Downtown

The Copper Onion

Copper Onion burger, stroganoff, brunch, cast iron chicken, shishito peppers

American · $ · In review

Independent restaurant · Liberty Wells

The Park Cafe

Classic breakfast; burgers; biscuits and gravy; homestyle eggs; Liberty Park views

American, Cafe, Healthy · $$$ · In review

Independent restaurant · Downtown / West Quarter

The Rose Establishment

Vegetable frittata, salted caramel latte, BLT, seasonal pastries, specialty coffee

Restaurant · In review

Independent restaurant · Sandy

Tiburon Fine Dining

American · $$$ · In review

Independent restaurant · 9th & 9th / Central City

Tradition

Meatloaf; funeral potatoes; short ribs; elevated pigs in a blanket; creative cocktails; large patio

Bakery · $$$ · In review

Independent restaurant · 9th & 9th

Tulie Bakery

Almond croissant; beignets (Fri/Sun); olive oil cake; chocolate bouchon; hot-pressed sandwiches; seasonal pastries

Italian · $$$$ · In review

Independent restaurant · Holladay

Tuscany

Fine Italian dining; extensive wine list; Wasatch Mountain views; special occasion destination; valet parking

New American · $$$$ · In review

Independent restaurant · Post District

Urban Hill

Sablefish, bison ribeye, grilled oysters, pork chop, skillet rolls

Restaurant · In review

Independent restaurant · Downtown

Valter's Osteria

This downtown Italian restaurant continues founder Valter Nassi's hospitality-focused dining format through his longtime team. Its first-party pages…

Contemporary American · $$$ · In review

Independent restaurant · The Avenues

Wildwood

Buttermilk fried chicken; beignets; speakeasy access; seasonal evolving menu

Multi-Cuisine · $$ · In review

Independent restaurant · Granary District

Woodbine Food Hall

Multi-vendor food hall; Mozz Pizza; Yakuza Ramen; Shwe Letyar Sushi; outdoor games; live music events; large event spaces