Guidebook for Salt Lake City
Food Scene
Porcupine Pub & Grille
258 South 1300 EastGood place to get a quick bite to eat
B&D Burger
222 S 1300 EGood place to get a burger and fries. Tasty shakes too.
Aristo's Greek Restaurant
Everything is excellent
Indochine Vietnamese Bistro
230 S 1300 EAlso very good
Einstein Bros. Bagels
3923 Wasatch BlvdIt's a bagel chain. What else can I say?
The Pie Pizzeria - Underground
1320 E 200 SAwesome Pizza.
This is the same as the other Pie restaurant, however this is only for pick-up and delivery.
18 locals recommend
The Pie Pizzeria - Take Out & Delivery
273 S 1300 EThis is the same as the other Pie restaurant, however this is only for pick-up and delivery.
UGURT
1330 E 200 SI've never been, but the kids seem to like it.
The Copper Onion
111 E BroadwayBest. Burger. Ever.
In addition to food, they have a great bar for late night cocktails.
36 locals recommend
Copper Common
111 E BroadwayIn addition to food, they have a great bar for late night cocktails.
Pallet
237 400 WGood food. Recommend getting a reservation.
Eva
317 S Main StGet the Pig Three Way
Rye
239 S 500 EGreat brunch and dinner
Red Iguana
736 W North TempleAwesome food. But, be prepared to wait for a table.
Alamexo
268 S State StEverything is awesome!
Avenues Proper
376 8th AveNot downtown, but fairly close. Excellent food and beer.
Squatters Pub
147 W BroadwayI LOVE the curry dish. They also have excellent beer.
Red Rock Brewing Co.
254 S 200 WYou can't go wrong with their pizza or their beer.
By The Glass. Wonderful place to get a glass of wine. Also, they have excellent food.
36 locals recommend
BTG Wine Bar
404 S W TempleBy The Glass. Wonderful place to get a glass of wine. Also, they have excellent food.
Dolcetti Gelato
902 E 900 SIf you like Gelato, this is the place to go.
Dolce Sicilia
1048 East 2100 SouthAmazing Italian food.
Make sure you have a reservation. There is always a wait, even on a Tuesday evening. What they lack in atmosphere they make up in excellent tasting Italian food. This is about a 10- minute drive and it's not near anything of note. But, the food is worth it.
16 locals recommend
Sicilia Mia
4536 Highland DrMake sure you have a reservation. There is always a wait, even on a Tuesday evening. What they lack in atmosphere they make up in excellent tasting Italian food. This is about a 10- minute drive and it's not near anything of note. But, the food is worth it.
Pago
878 S 900 EGet a reservation because it's not too big. Food is magnificent
If you go on the weekend, be prepared to wait in line. Open for breakfast, lunch, or dinner. Wonderful tasting food that's not too expensive.
60 locals recommend
Hub and Spoke Diner
1291 S 1100 EIf you go on the weekend, be prepared to wait in line. Open for breakfast, lunch, or dinner. Wonderful tasting food that's not too expensive.
Make sure you have reservations. This is about a 20-minute drive located up Millcreek Canyon. Great views and a wonderful menu.
49 locals recommend
Log Haven
6451 Mill Creek Canyon RdMake sure you have reservations. This is about a 20-minute drive located up Millcreek Canyon. Great views and a wonderful menu.
Flatbread Neapolitan Pizzeria
109 S McClelland StGood pizza.
East Liberty Tap House
850 E 900 SExcellent food as well as drinks.
They do not take cash. The Beehive is my favorite pizza in Salt Lake. The broccolini is so tasty. Sometimes on the weekends and in the summer, they have live music.
43 locals recommend
Pizza Nono
925 900 SThey do not take cash. The Beehive is my favorite pizza in Salt Lake. The broccolini is so tasty. Sometimes on the weekends and in the summer, they have live music.
Rico Cocina y Tequila Bar
545 W 700 SExcellent Mexican food.
Taqueria 27
4670 Holladay Blvd EEverything is amazing! They have a good brunch too.
Best NY style bagel in Salt Lake. The Nana Bea on salt is excellent as is the Fried Egg and Cheese bagel on any type of bagel.
30 locals recommend
The Bagel Project
779 S 500 EBest NY style bagel in Salt Lake. The Nana Bea on salt is excellent as is the Fried Egg and Cheese bagel on any type of bagel.
Inexpensive, good eats. Plus, every sandwich you purchase, one is donated to a local non-profit. Favorites include: Do Gouda, Pot Roast Dip, & Turkey Day.
51 locals recommend
Even Stevens Sandwiches
414 E 200 SInexpensive, good eats. Plus, every sandwich you purchase, one is donated to a local non-profit. Favorites include: Do Gouda, Pot Roast Dip, & Turkey Day.
Everything Else
University Pharmacy
1320 E 200 SIn addition to RX and OTC, they have a small food menu.
Great concert venue, however you'll need to get tickets in advance.
229 locals recommend
Red Butte Garden
300 Wakara WayGreat concert venue, however you'll need to get tickets in advance.
Drinks & Nightlife
Cheers 2 U
315 Main StHole in the wall.
Beerhive Pub
128 S Main StNumerous beers to choose from
Bar-X
155 E 200 SGreat place to get a proper cocktail.
The Red Door
57 W 200 SNice place to have a cocktail
Essentials
Harmons Grocery Store
135 E 100 SLocally owned grocery store.
Shopping
City Creek Center
50 S Main StGreat mall. One drawback is it's closed on Sundays.
Arts & Culture
Recently opened. It has a lot of cool dinosaurs on display. Great for kids too
281 locals recommend
Natural History Museum of Utah
301 Wakara WayRecently opened. It has a lot of cool dinosaurs on display. Great for kids too
Located on the edge of the University of Utah's campus. If you like art, this is a good spot. They have a nice gift shop and a restaurant too.
84 locals recommend
Utah Museum of Fine Arts
410 Campus Center DrLocated on the edge of the University of Utah's campus. If you like art, this is a good spot. They have a nice gift shop and a restaurant too.
Sightseeing
This road is only open during the summer. You don't need a four-wheel vehicle since most of the road is paved. Excellent views. Might be a good place for a picnic too.
70 locals recommend
Guardsmans Pass Overlook
Guardsman Pass RoadThis road is only open during the summer. You don't need a four-wheel vehicle since most of the road is paved. Excellent views. Might be a good place for a picnic too.