A curated set of standout tables and local favorites.
Local favorites & classics
Red Iguana. Fairpark / North Temple · Mexican — Salt Lake City's most celebrated Mexican restaurant for over 25 consecutive years, famous for more than 10 distinct mole sauces — from earthy negro to fruity…
Takashi. Downtown · Japanese / sushi — Chef-owner Takashi Gibo pushes contemporary Japanese cuisine with inventive rolls, pristine sashimi, and playful small plates in a buzzy downtown room. Long regarded as…
Valter's Osteria. Downtown (Broadway) · Italian — Widely considered Salt Lake City's premier Italian restaurant, Valter's offers handmade pastas, tableside preparations, and ancestral family recipes in a warmly lit…
Urban Hill. Post District · American / vegetable-forward — A cornerstone of the emerging Post District, Urban Hill earns praise for its skillet rolls, harissa-roasted carrots, and a thoughtful cocktail program…
Siegfried's Delicatessen. 20 W 200 S · 4.7★ (3,327 reviews)
The Bayou. 645 S State St · 4.6★ (3,965 reviews)
Caffé Molise. 404 S W Temple St · 4.5★ (3,740 reviews)
The Dodo Restaurant. 1355 E 2100 S · 4.4★ (3,961 reviews)
Cafés, bakeries & casual
HSL. Downtown · New American — A sleek, moody dinner-only spot celebrated for its pork shank with apple butter, innovative cocktails, and a deliberately edited menu that highlights seasonal Utah…
Ruth's Diner. Emigration Canyon · American diner — Utah's second-oldest operating restaurant (est. 1930) occupies a vintage trolley car tucked into scenic Emigration Canyon, eight miles from downtown. A beloved…
Pretty Bird Hot Chicken. Downtown / Sugar House · Nashville hot chicken — The restaurant that changed Salt Lake City's fast-casual scene: spiced, fried chicken sandwiches in five heat levels from 'Country' to 'Shut the…
Cosmica. Central 9th · Italian / Neapolitan pizza — A playful diner-aesthetic Italian spot in the Central 9th neighborhood serving wood-fired Neapolitan pizzas and fresh-made pastas. Neighborhood-cool vibe…
Gourmandise. 250 S 300 E · 4.5★ (5,654 reviews)
Eva's Bakery. 155 S Main St · 4.7★ (2,416 reviews)
Délice French Bakery & Café. 2747 S State St · 4.6★ (1,957 reviews)
Coffee Garden. 878 E 900 S · 4.6★ (1,599 reviews)
Fine dining & Michelin
Table X. Millcreek · New American (tasting menu) — A rustic wood-barn setting frames five- or seven-course seasonal tasting menus built almost entirely from the restaurant's own 13-bed on-site garden and…
The Copper Onion. Downtown · American brasserie — A downtown anchor since 2010, known for housemade pastas, ricotta dumplings, sustainably sourced ingredients, and a thoughtful wine list. Serves weekday lunch,…