Guidebook for Salt Lake City
Food Scene
Alamexo
268 S State StNamed one of the top Mexican restaurants in SLC. Highly recommend
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 StGreat 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 broccoli 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 broccoli is so tasty. Sometimes on the weekends and in the summer, they have live music.
This place has excellent Mexican food. They are known for their mole. If you go, be prepared to wait in line. There is always a line, which I guess means it's worth the wait. They have another location just a few blocks away called Red Iguana 2.
242 locals recommend
Red Iguana
736 W North TempleThis place has excellent Mexican food. They are known for their mole. If you go, be prepared to wait in line. There is always a line, which I guess means it's worth the wait. They have another location just a few blocks away called Red Iguana 2.
Rico Cocina y Tequila Bar
545 W 700 SExcellent Mexican food
Café Niche
779 E 300 SI've never been for dinner, but the brunch is excellent
Copper Common
111 E BroadwayFood is excellent. Great place to get a drink too,
The Copper Onion
111 E BroadwayEverything is great, especially the burger.
Just 8 blocks up from downtown SLC, this place provides excellent food as well as their own brewed beer.
65 locals recommend
Avenues Proper
376 8th AveJust 8 blocks up from downtown SLC, this place provides excellent food as well as their own brewed beer.
Eva
317 S Main StSmal plates. The Pig Three Way is my fav.
Wonderful for breakfast, lunch, or dinner. There is a great bookstore attached to it too
56 locals recommend
Oasis Cafe
151 S 500 EWonderful for breakfast, lunch, or dinner. There is a great bookstore attached to it too
Tin Angel
365 West 400 SouthGreat little spot off the beaten path
Taqueria 27
4670 Holladay Blvd EEverything is amazing! They have a good brunch too.
Takashi
18 W Market StExcellent sushi!
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.
Rye
239 S 500 EGreat brunch and dinner
Pallet
237 400 WGood food. Recommend getting a reservation
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.
Drinks & Nightlife
They have food, but what's impressive is the amount of beer they have on tap, in bottles, and in cans. This is about 1-2 miles from downtown, so it's not really close to much of anything of note. But, if you like beer, this might be a good place to eat and drink.
104 locals recommend
The Bayou
645 S State StThey have food, but what's impressive is the amount of beer they have on tap, in bottles, and in cans. This is about 1-2 miles from downtown, so it's not really close to much of anything of note. But, if you like beer, this might be a good place to eat and drink.
Proper cocktails are prepared, even if it means there's a governor on the pour. Fun Fact: Ty Burrell, the actor that plays Phil Dunphy on "Modern Family" owns the bar. He lives in Salt Lake and occasionally you'll see him around town. I suggest going early because it can get a little crowded late in the evening.
159 locals recommend
Bar-X
155 E 200 SProper cocktails are prepared, even if it means there's a governor on the pour. Fun Fact: Ty Burrell, the actor that plays Phil Dunphy on "Modern Family" owns the bar. He lives in Salt Lake and occasionally you'll see him around town. I suggest going early because it can get a little crowded late in the evening.
Beer Bar
161 E 200 SDecent food and good drinks. It's attached to Bar X too
Great spot downtown. I prefer to sit at the bar because you can place your drink on a thin sheet of ice.
94 locals recommend
Beerhive Pub
128 S Main StGreat spot downtown. I prefer to sit at the bar because you can place your drink on a thin sheet of ice.
Wasatch Brew Pub
2110 Highland DrGreat local brewery.
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
Arts & Culture
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.
Shopping
City Creek Center
50 S Main StGreat mall. One drawback is it's closed on Sundays