The best restaurants in Salt Lake City
158 restaurants we’ve checked and stand behind — with the story on each one. Not a ranking; a record.
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The Pie Pizzeria - Underground
RestaurantsBranch of a casual local chain delivering thick build-your-own & specialty pizzas & breadsticks.
The Pie Pizzeria - Underground
RestaurantsTokai Sushi
RestaurantsGrilled Japanese fare, sushi & some Korean dishes, offered in any airy, modern space with karaoke.
Tokai Sushi
RestaurantsTacos El Pariente Mobil Stand #3
RestaurantsCasual stop for Mexican tacos and burritos for lunch, dinner, and late-night.
Tacos El Pariente Mobil Stand #3
RestaurantsBig Daddy's Pizza
RestaurantsPizzeria producing huge, thick pies with build-your-own options for takeout or delivery all night.
Big Daddy's Pizza
RestaurantsMí Ranchito Grill
RestaurantsComfy restaurant turning out Mexican favorites & vegan fare amid colorful, traditional decor.
Mí Ranchito Grill
RestaurantsSAOLA Restaurant and Lounge
RestaurantsUpscale restaurant serving Vietnamese dishes sushi and cocktails.
SAOLA Restaurant and Lounge
RestaurantsCosta Vida Fresh Mexican Grill
RestaurantsLaid-back counter-serve Mexican chain with Baja-style tacos & burritos, plus gluten-free options.
Costa Vida Fresh Mexican Grill
RestaurantsIchiban
RestaurantsCasual eatery offering an all-you-can-eat option, as well as cooked Japanese fare, sushi and Korean BBQ.
Ichiban
RestaurantsMiyazaki
RestaurantsInventive sushi bar with a steakhouse menu and a casual atmosphere.
Miyazaki
RestaurantsSoy's Sushi Bar & Grill
RestaurantsEclectic rolls & artful Japanese plates offered in a stylish, minimalist space with a casual vibe.
Soy's Sushi Bar & Grill
RestaurantsIchiban Sushi and Grill
RestaurantsUnassuming option for standard sushi rolls & a large variety of Asian & vegetarian dishes.
Ichiban Sushi and Grill
RestaurantsMillcreek Pizza House
RestaurantsCasual restaurant offering brick-oven pizzas with an array of toppings, plus vegetarian options.
Millcreek Pizza House
RestaurantsPizzeria Tasso
RestaurantsFood truck offering personal-sized pizzas, including Margherita, in a cozy setting.
Pizzeria Tasso
RestaurantsEl Jaripeo The Taco Spot
RestaurantsCasual, kid-friendly taco trailer offering burritos, asada, and other familiar fare at reasonable prices.
El Jaripeo The Taco Spot
RestaurantsItto Sushi
RestaurantsLow-key, warm eatery with a bar serving traditional Japanese sushi, specialty rolls & bento boxes.
Itto Sushi
RestaurantsCosta Vida Fresh Mexican Grill
RestaurantsLaid-back counter-serve Mexican chain with Baja-style tacos & burritos, plus gluten-free options.
Costa Vida Fresh Mexican Grill
RestaurantsMuertos Cantina
RestaurantsMexican eatery serving burritos, tacos, and other dishes inspired by family recipes.
Muertos Cantina
RestaurantsMint Tapas and Sushi 2 (Cottonwood Heights)
RestaurantsJapanese-fusion eatery with a sushi bar offering creative rolls, small plates, desserts and cocktails.
Mint Tapas and Sushi 2 (Cottonwood Heights)
RestaurantsLos Garcia Méxican Restaurant
RestaurantsBright eatery offering familiar Mexican cuisine such as carne asada & burritos, plus lunch specials.
Los Garcia Méxican Restaurant
RestaurantsSakura Hibachi Steakhouse & Sushi Bar
RestaurantsAll-you-can-eat hibachi eatery featuring a variety of steak dishes and sushi rolls as well as beer and wine..
Sakura Hibachi Steakhouse & Sushi Bar
RestaurantsSushi Yah
RestaurantsNeighborhood restaurant dispensing sushi & other Japanese staples plus booze in a modest setting.
Sushi Yah
RestaurantsFrancesco's
RestaurantsLow-key Italian eatery dishing out pizza, pasta & other traditional classics, plus a kid's menu.
Francesco's
RestaurantsKeyaki Sushi
RestaurantsCasual sushi place, serving vegan versions of rolls and pizzas, plus nachos, sauces and boba.
Keyaki Sushi
RestaurantsTuscany Restaurant
RestaurantsUpscale Northern Italian eatery serving steaks & seafood in a romantic space with a tree-themed bar.
Tuscany Restaurant
RestaurantsRed Rock Brewing - Fashion Place
RestaurantsCelebrated local brewery selling cold & fresh beer directly to the public.
Red Rock Brewing - Fashion Place
RestaurantsPizza Twist
RestaurantsPizzeria and chicken joint for hand-tossed classic pies alongside a menu of Indian food, including halal chicken.
Pizza Twist
RestaurantsDel Taco
RestaurantsFast-food chain for Mexican standards like tacos, burritos & quesadillas plus breakfast.
Del Taco
RestaurantsTop Pot & K BBQ
RestaurantsBustling buffet-style Korean BBQ, hot pot and sushi spot with an all-you-can-eat menu.
Top Pot & K BBQ
RestaurantsSiragusa's Taste of Italy
RestaurantsHomestyle Italian outpost serving up pasta, pizza & gluten-free dishes in straightforward environs.
Siragusa's Taste of Italy
RestaurantsFratelli Ristorante
RestaurantsContemporary bistro & on-site deli serving traditional Italian dishes made from family recipes.
Fratelli Ristorante
RestaurantsBlaze Pizza
RestaurantsHip counter-serve pizzeria dishing up crispy, thin-crust pies made with creative toppings & sauces.
Blaze Pizza
RestaurantsTaco Time
RestaurantsLongtime Mexican fast-food chain serving tacos, crisp burritos & kids' meals in simple surrounds.
Taco Time
RestaurantsLas Cazuelas Restaurant, Inc.
RestaurantsCasual restaurant serving tacos and other Mexican dishes, along with breakfast options.
Las Cazuelas Restaurant, Inc.
RestaurantsPier 49 Pizza
RestaurantsSan Francisco-themed mini-chain serving pizzas made with a sourdough crust plus salads & wings.
Pier 49 Pizza
RestaurantsEnrico's Deli & Pizzeria
RestaurantsLaid-back eatery featuring pizzas (some New York-style), along with deli sandwiches, salad, wings and desserts.
Enrico's Deli & Pizzeria
RestaurantsPho Thin Vietnamese Noodle Lounge
RestaurantsTraditional Vietnamese soups, sandwiches & stir-fries, plus bubble teas, in cozy surroundings.
Pho Thin Vietnamese Noodle Lounge
RestaurantsThe Pie Pizzeria - Midvale
RestaurantsBranch of a casual local chain delivering thick build-your-own & specialty pizzas & breadsticks.
The Pie Pizzeria - Midvale
RestaurantsThe Pie Pizzeria - South Salt Lake
RestaurantsBranch of a casual local chain delivering thick build-your-own & specialty pizzas & breadsticks.
The Pie Pizzeria - South Salt Lake
RestaurantsLa Puente Restaurant
RestaurantsCasual Mexican restaurant serving traditional dishes such as smothered burritos and chile verde, plus cocktails.
La Puente Restaurant
RestaurantsSake Restaurant
RestaurantsCasual option for sushi rolls, teriyaki dishes and ramen, plus sake.
Sake Restaurant
RestaurantsHamachi Sushi Bar
RestaurantsLow-key eatery offering Japanese cuisine such as cooked warm dishes & sushi rolls.
Hamachi Sushi Bar
RestaurantsMi Buena Vida
RestaurantsCasual eatery featuring standard Mexican dishes like tacos and fajitas alongside cocktails and beer, plus a bar and patio.
Mi Buena Vida
RestaurantsSakana Sushi Bar
RestaurantsA mix of traditional sushi, innovative rolls & Japanese entrees prepped in bright, orange-hued digs.
Sakana Sushi Bar
RestaurantsComo en Casa
RestaurantsCozy restaurant featuring Latin American fare such as ceviche, plus wine and beer.
Como en Casa
RestaurantsThe Med
RestaurantsAn eclectic menu of Middle Eastern & American dishes presented in a cozy space with a large patio.
The Med
RestaurantsKatrina's Mexican Restaurant & Cantina
RestaurantsAuthentic and family-run eatery whipping up burritos, fajitas, enchiladas, mole dishes and tacos.
Katrina's Mexican Restaurant & Cantina
RestaurantsEl Delicioso
RestaurantsRelaxed eatery featuring desserts such as ice creams and snacks, plus familiar staples.
El Delicioso
RestaurantsLos Machetes
RestaurantsCasual restaurant featuring authentic Mexican dishes, plus breakfast, and a kids' menu.
Los Machetes
RestaurantsGossip Kitchen 2
RestaurantsA full Italian menu including housemade pasta & Neapolitan pizza paired with wines in chic quarters.
Gossip Kitchen 2
RestaurantsTexas Roadhouse
RestaurantsLively chain steakhouse serving American fare with a Southwestern spin amid Texas-themed decor.
Texas Roadhouse
RestaurantsBig Daddy's Pizza Kearns
RestaurantsBasic pizza chain known for big specialty pies plus wings & more delivered until very late.
Big Daddy's Pizza Kearns
RestaurantsChick-fil-A
RestaurantsFast-food chain serving chicken sandwiches & nuggets along with salads & sides.
Chick-fil-A
RestaurantsBlack Bear Diner West Valley
RestaurantsEasygoing chain serving familiar all-day comfort food & desserts in a woodsy setting.
Black Bear Diner West Valley
RestaurantsRed Maple Chinese Restaurant
RestaurantsChinese eatery for familiar dishes, plus dim sum, in a traditional red-&-gold banquet-hall setting.
Red Maple Chinese Restaurant
RestaurantsRaising Cane's Chicken Fingers
RestaurantsFast-food chain specializing in fried chicken fingers, crinkle-cut fries & Texas toast.
Raising Cane's Chicken Fingers
RestaurantsRaising Cane's Chicken Fingers
RestaurantsFast-food chain specializing in fried chicken fingers, crinkle-cut fries & Texas toast.
Raising Cane's Chicken Fingers
RestaurantsEl Chihuahua Restaurant
RestaurantsTraditional Mexican eatery known for fresh flavors, rotating specials & the Death Star cocktail.
El Chihuahua Restaurant
RestaurantsKing Buffet of Salt Lake
RestaurantsUnpretentious self-serve eatery offering Pan-Asian dishes with an all-you-can-eat option.
King Buffet of Salt Lake
RestaurantsOver the Counter Cafe
RestaurantsShort-order cooks man the stoves at this classic diner serving comfort foods at booths or a counter.
Over the Counter Cafe
RestaurantsMo' Bettahs Hawaiian Style Food
RestaurantsCounter-serve Hawaiian eatery doling out beef, chicken & shrimp dishes, plus sides, amid surf decor.
Mo' Bettahs Hawaiian Style Food
RestaurantsMiddle Eastern eateries serving shawarma and kebabs along with a menu of Lebanese dishes.
In-N-Out Burger
RestaurantsClassic burger chain serving customizable burgers, hand-cut fries & shakes.
In-N-Out Burger
RestaurantsChick-fil-A
RestaurantsFast-food chain serving chicken sandwiches & nuggets along with salads & sides.
Chick-fil-A
RestaurantsTacos Lopez West Valley
RestaurantsMexican eatery dishing up tacos and other staples, plus a drive-thru option, for dine-in or takeout.
Tacos Lopez West Valley
RestaurantsThe Dodo Restaurant
RestaurantsUpbeat bistro serving eclectic fare, brunch & popular desserts in a unique setting with park views.
The Dodo Restaurant
RestaurantsKPOT Korean BBQ & Hot Pot
RestaurantsModern eatery featuring all-you-can-eat Korean BBQ and hot pot dishes, plus a sauce bar.
KPOT Korean BBQ & Hot Pot
RestaurantsRaising Cane’s Chicken Fingers
RestaurantsFast-food chain specializing in fried chicken fingers, crinkle-cut fries & Texas toast.
Raising Cane’s Chicken Fingers
RestaurantsIn-N-Out Burger
RestaurantsClassic burger chain serving customizable burgers, hand-cut fries & shakes.
In-N-Out Burger
RestaurantsChick-fil-A
RestaurantsFast-food chain serving chicken sandwiches & nuggets along with salads & sides.
Chick-fil-A
RestaurantsFeldman's Deli
RestaurantsRustic-chic cafe serving traditional Jewish deli eats such as sandwiches, knishes & gefilte fish.
Feldman's Deli
RestaurantsLa Casa Del Tamal
RestaurantsMexican standards like tacos, quesadillas & enchiladas doled out in a relaxed counter-serve.
La Casa Del Tamal
RestaurantsIn-N-Out Burger
RestaurantsClassic burger chain serving customizable burgers, hand-cut fries & shakes.
In-N-Out Burger
RestaurantsSukiya Sushi & Japanese Buffet
RestaurantsSushi, sashimi, and maki rolls are among the buffet offerings at this casual Japanese restaurant.
Sukiya Sushi & Japanese Buffet
RestaurantsBetos | Mexican
RestaurantsCasual, Mexican chain serving burritos, tacos, taquitos and chiles in a drive-thru setting.
Betos | Mexican
RestaurantsRed Robin Gourmet Burgers and Brews
RestaurantsChain for gourmet burgers & other American comfort fare.
Red Robin Gourmet Burgers and Brews
RestaurantsIn-N-Out Burger
RestaurantsClassic burger chain serving customizable burgers, hand-cut fries & shakes.
In-N-Out Burger
RestaurantsHABIBI GRILL
RestaurantsCozy place specializing in Pakistani classics from savory favorites to kebabs.
HABIBI GRILL
RestaurantsApplebee's Grill + Bar
RestaurantsFull-service chain bar & grill providing hearty American eats in an informal setting.
Applebee's Grill + Bar
RestaurantsCracker Barrel Old Country Store
RestaurantsHomey chain restaurant serving American comfort food, with an on-site general store.
Cracker Barrel Old Country Store
RestaurantsParadise Buffet
RestaurantsLarge buffet featuring all-you-can-eat sushi, steaks and seafood, along with American fare.
Paradise Buffet
RestaurantsZhu Ting Ji 竹亭记
RestaurantsNo-frills spot for traditional Chinese dishes such as noodles, dumplings and bao buns, plus soups.
Zhu Ting Ji 竹亭记
RestaurantsReal Taquería
RestaurantsBright eatery featuring tacos, burritos, mole-based dishes plus beer, wine and cocktails.
Real Taquería
RestaurantsDel Taco
RestaurantsFast-food chain for Mexican standards like tacos, burritos & quesadillas plus breakfast.
Del Taco
Restaurants'mina ristorante siciliano
RestaurantsBring a little island warmth to your week at 'Mina Ristorante Siciliano, where pasta, bread, and pastries are made by hand daily and the…
'mina ristorante siciliano
RestaurantsYoimi Sushi & Hibachi Salt Lake City
RestaurantsWhen you want more than a quiet roll night, Yoimi Sushi & Hibachi Salt Lake City brings lively hibachi flair with fresh, clean-tasting…
Yoimi Sushi & Hibachi Salt Lake City
RestaurantsSushi By Bou - Salt Lake City
RestaurantsBehind a secret bookcase at the iconic Peery Hotel, Sushi By Bou - Salt Lake City dishes an Edomae-style omakase highlighting seasonal…
Sushi By Bou - Salt Lake City
RestaurantsCraving rolls that go beyond spicy tuna? Tsunami Restaurant and Sushi Bar - Sugarhouse keeps things fun with classic favorites and…
Red Rock Brewing - Downtown Salt Lake City
RestaurantsCelebrated local brewery selling cold & fresh beer directly to the public.
Red Rock Brewing - Downtown Salt Lake City
RestaurantsValter's Osteria
RestaurantsUpscale, white-tablecloth Italian restaurant set in loftlike surroundings with a bar & open kitchen.
Valter's Osteria
RestaurantsMarco's Pizza
RestaurantsCounter-serve chain serving up a menu of specialty or custom pizzas for takeout or delivery.
Marco's Pizza
RestaurantsTakashi
RestaurantsJapanese eatery & sushi bar featuring signature rolls & a big sake list in hip, contemporary digs.
Takashi
RestaurantsTopgolf Salt Lake City
RestaurantsSprawling entertainment venue with a high-tech driving range & swanky lounge with drinks & games.
Topgolf Salt Lake City
RestaurantsFrom Scratch
RestaurantsRelaxed, rustic-chic locale featuring artisanal pizzas, burgers, and sandwiches, plus beer and wine.
From Scratch
RestaurantsPer Noi Trattoria
RestaurantsTraditional Italian cuisine served in a warm, relaxed restaurant with live piano music on weekends.
Per Noi Trattoria
RestaurantsR&R BBQ
RestaurantsBBQ meats take center stage at this funky counter-serve, which also makes burgers, sides & beers.
R&R BBQ
RestaurantsScovilles
RestaurantsCasual sports bar serving a large selection of chicken wings, as well as local draft beers.
Scovilles
RestaurantsJust Burgers
RestaurantsFood-truck-like eatery serving burgers made to order (often with beef from Snake River Farms) alongside fries and other fare.
Just Burgers
RestaurantsBricks Corner
RestaurantsCasual gastropub serving pan pizza & sharing plates, plus draft beer, wine & cocktails.
Bricks Corner
RestaurantsHuckleberry Grill
RestaurantsCounter-service spot in a marketplace offering comfort eats such as huckleberry pork tenderloin and tri-tip steak.
Huckleberry Grill
RestaurantsHSL
RestaurantsUpscale American eats & craft cocktails are offered in chic, contemporary digs with mood lighting.
HSL
RestaurantsRich's Burgers-N-Grub
RestaurantsEatery serving creative burgers & comfort sides in a relaxed space with a country vibe.
Rich's Burgers-N-Grub
RestaurantsHub and Spoke Diner
RestaurantsCreative riffs on classic diner fare, shakes & cocktails offered in a bright, stylish venue.
Hub and Spoke Diner
RestaurantsTamarind - Vietnamese & Phở Kitchen
RestaurantsCasual Vietnamese spot (with a vegan menu) offering pho noodles, spring rolls and bánh mìs.
Tamarind - Vietnamese & Phở Kitchen
RestaurantsSeven Brothers Burgers
RestaurantsInformal counter-serve digs showcasing a modern take on American burgers, fries & milkshakes.
Seven Brothers Burgers
RestaurantsHallPass
RestaurantsCasual food court with a terrace offering Asian specialties, seafood dishes & cocktails.
HallPass
RestaurantsThe Wing Coop
RestaurantsSnug counter for chicken wings with a wide variety of flavored sauces, plus sides & beer.
The Wing Coop
RestaurantsThe Copper Onion
RestaurantsLocally sourced New American fare, cocktails, and brunch in a modern setting.
The Copper Onion
RestaurantsArchibald's Restaurant at Gardner Village
RestaurantsThis restored 1877 flour mill houses a cozy eatery with a long menu of hearty American favorites.
Archibald's Restaurant at Gardner Village
RestaurantsCharlotte-Rose's Carolina BBQ Catering
RestaurantsBarbecue joint featuring ribs, brisket and pulled pork, plus sides and sauces to go.
Charlotte-Rose's Carolina BBQ Catering
RestaurantsSizzler
RestaurantsLongtime casual restaurant known for its steak, burgers & seafood, plus a salad bar.
Sizzler
RestaurantsUrban Hill
RestaurantsRestaurant featuring an open kitchen and wood-fired ovens, dishing up pork and scallop dishes alongside cocktails and wine.
Urban Hill
RestaurantsTable X
RestaurantsCreative, locally sourced New American fare, cocktails & wine served in a rustic converted factory.
Table X
RestaurantsMi La-Cai Noodle House
RestaurantsNo-nonsense but welcoming Vietnamese place offering traditional entrees like the popular pho.
Mi La-Cai Noodle House
RestaurantsPhở 33
RestaurantsMellow Vietnamese restaurant with traditional & vegetarian dishes, plus Chinese options.
Phở 33
RestaurantsDave's Hot Chicken
RestaurantsCasual restaurant that serves a menu of fried chicken sandwiches and tenders, as well as some classic fried sides and milkshakes.
Dave's Hot Chicken
RestaurantsBlind Rabbit Kitchen
RestaurantsGastropub offering American classics, from fried chicken to steak, plus creative cocktails and beer.
Blind Rabbit Kitchen
RestaurantsFlanker Kitchen + Sporting Club
RestaurantsSpacious venue with an American restaurant, sports bar, nightclub, karaoke rooms, and a speakeasy.
Flanker Kitchen + Sporting Club
RestaurantsOver the Cole’s BBQ
RestaurantsRelaxed, family-friendly outpost for brisket, ribs and pulled pork options at a counter-serve setup.
Over the Cole’s BBQ
RestaurantsProvisions
RestaurantsLocally sourced, modern American fare served for dinner & Sunday brunch in a quaint setting.
Provisions
RestaurantsGolden Corral Buffet & Grill
RestaurantsFamily-friendly buffet chain featuring all-you-can-eat American fare, plus salad & dessert bars.
Golden Corral Buffet & Grill
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