HH
HHH
HHHH
RATING SYSTEM:
Fair
Average
Above average
Excellent
LIQUOR:
FB: Full bar
B: Beer W: Wine
PC: Private club
NA: No alcohol
RESERVATIONS:
A: Accepted
R: Recommended/required
N: Not accepted/necessary
Note: Some restaurants take reservations for groups of 8 or more.
Aristo's
224 S. 1300 East, SLC; 801-581-0888
Solid upscale Greek fare. Some dishes could be presented more creatively. Interesting Greek wine selection. - Lesli J. Neilson
HH 1/2
FB
$$
Lunch, dinner, M-S;
call for hours
202 S. Main St., SLC; 801-363-5454
The menu has some Cajun and creole influences, and the chef's Texas roots lend a perfect touch to steaks. - Nancy Hobbs
HHH
Service:
HHH
Kid friendly
HH
Liquor:
FB
Price:
$$$
Reservations:
R
Breakfast, dinner daily;
lunch, weekdays
Bohemian Brewery & Grill
94 E. Fort Union Blvd., Midvale; 801-566-5474
This brew pub is serious about food; each dish comes with a suggested beer pairing. - Mary Brown Malouf
HH
HH
HHH
FB
$$
Cafe Anh Hong
1465 S. State St., SLC; 801-486-1912
Delicious dim sum and Cantonese dishes at the bare-bones but clean restaurant. Dim sum best Sat., Sun. mornings. - L.J.N.
Food:
HH 1/2
Service:
HH
Kid friendly:
HHH
Liquor:
NA
Price:
$-$$
Reservations:
A
Lunch, dinner daily;
call for hours
Cafe Trio
680 S. 900 East, SLC; 801-533-8746
Casual with inviting salads, fresh pasta, crispy flatbread and pizza; all wines are reasonably priced. - N.H.
Food: ***
HHH
Service: ***
HHH
Kid friendly: **
HH
Liquor:
FB
Price:
$$
Reservations: Not accepted
N
Lunch, dinner daily;
call for hours
Cafe Trio Cottonwood
6405 S. 3000 East; 801-944-8746
Sleek, Euro-minimalist design with a modern Italian trattoria menu that reads better than it tastes. - M.B.M.
HH
HH
FB
N
Lunch, dinner daily;
brunch, Sun.; call for hrs.
328 S. State St., SLC; 801-531-5400
A smokeless private club and sushi bar, with trendy, fusion-inspired sushi served until 1 a.m. - N.H.
Food: ***
HHH
Service:**
HH
Kid friendly: No one under 21
Liquor:
PC
Price:
$$
Reservations: Not accepted
N
Dinner, T-S;
call for hours
Citris Grill
2991 E. 3300 South, SLC; 801-466-1202
Fresh eclectic fare including salads, pizzas, ribs or brunch fare - most available in "petite" or "hearty" portions. - N.H.
Food: ***
HHH
Service: **
HH
Kid friendly: ***
HHH
Liquor:
FB
Price:
$$
Reservations: Not accepted
N
Lunch, dinner daily;
call for hours
Cloud 9
912 E. 900 South, SLC; 801-363-3408
Delicious Moroccan fare including kebabs, shawarma sandwiches and couscous dishes. - N.H.
Food: ***
HHH
Service: **
HH
Kid friendly: **
HH
Liquor:
B,W
Price:
$$
Reservations: Accepted
A
Lunch, dinner, T-S;
call for hours
Confetti's
4751 S. Holladay Blvd.; 801-272-9111
The Mediterranean menu includes delicious hummus and baba ghanoush. Décor needs updating. Professional service. - M.B.M.
H 1/2
HH
H
Reservations
R
Dinner, M-S;
call for hours
Cucina Toscana
307 W. Pierpont Ave., SLC; 801-328-3463
Pasta stars at this chic cosmopolitan trattoria. A pre-theater special and half-orders of many dishes are available. - M.B.M.
HH 1/2
HH
HH
FB
Dinner, M-S;
call for hours
El Chubasco
1890 Bonanza Drive, Park City; 435-645-9114
This gem, hidden in a strip mall, serves delicious Mexican food and a dozen fresh and unique salsas to spice it up. - N.H.
Food: ***
HHH
Service:**
HH
Kid friendly: ***
HHH
Liquor:
B
Price:
$
Reservations: Not accepted.
N
Lunch, dinner, M-Su
Faustina
454 E. 300 South, SLC; 801-746-4441
The sleek, un-ostentatious spot serves inventive upscale American food. Unremarkable wine list. - M.B.M.
HHH
HH
H
$$$
A
Lunch, dinner, M-S;
call for hours
1513 S. 1500 East, SLC; 801-486-1300
Carefully crafted food, attentive service and nice wine list. Don't miss the specials and pastas. - M.B.M.
HHH
HHH
$$$
A
Dinner nightly;
call for hours
Ghidotti's
Redstone Vill., Kimball Jun.; 435-658-0669
Cold food and inferior service detract from what could be a fine-dining experience in Kimball Junction. - L.J.N.
H
Price:
$$$
A
Dinner nightly;
call for hours
Redstone Village, Kimball Jct.; 435-575-4272
Asian fusion, delicious sushi and one of the best burgers in the state. Professional service. - N.H.
Food: ***
HHH
Service: ***
HHH
Kid friendly: **
HH
Liquor:
FB
Price:
$$
Reservations: Not accepted
N
Lunch M-S; dinner nightly; call for hours
Harry's
1355 E. 2100 South, SLC; 801-467-4505
American classics need a touch of work to match the hip atmosphere. Open daily. - M.B.M.
HH
HH
HH
FB
$$
Lunch, dinner daily;
call for hours
Himalayan Kitchen
73 E. 400 South, SLC; 801-328-2077
Seek out the Nepali specialties, such as momos and chicken thukpa, at this low-key, friendly place. - M.B.M.
Food: ***
HHH
HH 1/2
HHH
B,W
$$
Reservations: Not accepted
N
Lunch, M-S;
dinner nightly
House of Kabob & Pita
268 S. Main St., SLC; 801-521-4442
Persian, Turkish and Greek cuisine. Kebabs, served with delicious sauces and homemade yogurt, are a specialty. - N.H.
Food: ***
HHH
Service: *
H
Kid friendly: *
H
Liquor:
W
Price:
$$
Reservations:
A
Lunch, dinner, M-S;
call for hours
La Caille
9565 Wasatch Blvd., Sandy; 801-942-1751
Showy surroundings, ho-hum continental cuisine and average service. The exorbitant prices are not justified. - M.B.M.
Food: **
HH
HH
H
FB
$$$$
Dinner nightly;
brunch, Su
Lamb's Grill Cafe
169 S. Main St., SLC; 801-364-7166
Lamb's offers the comfort of living history. The gently used patina and by-the-book food reflect its long life. - M.B.M.
H 1/2
Service: **
HH
Kid friendly: **
HH
Liquor: Full bar
FB
$$
Reservations: Accepted
A
Breakfast, lunch,
dinner, M-S
3364 S. 2300 East, SLC; 801-412-9994
Not the best place for quiet conversation, but hard to beat for great Italian food. - N.H.
Food: ***
HHH
Service: ***
HHH
Kid friendly: **
HH
Liquor:
FB
Price:
$$
Reservations: Accepted
A
Dinner nightly;
call for hours
Mandarin
348 E. 900 North, Bountiful; 801-298-2406
This popular restaurant serves its own version of Chinese that relies on a lot of sweetner. Good desserts. - M.B.M.
H
HH
HH
N
Dinner, M-S;
call for hours
Market Street Grill
2985 E. Cottonwood Prkwy.; 801-942-8860
Alaskan king crab legs, oysters on the half shell and clam chowder are the best bets at the Gastronomy-owned restaurant. - M.B.M.
HH 1/2
HH 1/2
HHH
FB
$$$
R
Call location for hours.
Martine
22 E. 100 South, SLC; 801-363-9328
Sophisticated but low-key, the well-imagined menu is gracefully executed. Unobtrusive and accommodating service. - M.B.M.
HHH
HHH
FB
$$-$$$
R
Lunch weekdays;
dinner, M-S
Mazza
1515 S. 1500 East, SLC; 801-484-9259
This Middle Eastern cafe is a city treasure. Ambitious, well executed menu. Small, often overly crowded. - M.B.M.
HHHH
HHH
H
B,W
$$
N
Lunch, dinner, M-S;
call for hours
Michelangelo Ristorante
2156 S. Highland Drive, SLC; 801-466-0961
This Sugar House veteran serves mostly above-average Italian fare, including delicious fettuccine bolognese and tiramisu. - L.J.N.
HHH
FB
$$
Reservations:
A
Lunch, T-F;
dinner, T-S
Pine
4760 S. 900 East, SLC; 801-288-2211
This casual but chic West Coast-style bistro hits with desserts, but misses with many main courses. - M.B.M.
HH 1/2
HH 1/2
HH
$$-$$$
R
Lunch, M-S; dinner
nightly; brunch, Su
Red Iguana
736 W. North Temple, SLC; 801-322-1489
One of the valley's premier Mexican restaurants, with more than a half-dozen moles, delicious carnitas and spicy chile verde. - N.H.
Food: ***
HHH
Service: ***
HHH
Kid friendly: **
HH
Liquor:
FB
Price:
$-$$
Reservations: Not accepted
N
Lunch, dinner daily;
call for hours
Royal India
10263 S. 1300 East, Sandy; 801-672-6123
Specialties from southern India are not to be missed. Standards like tikka masala, tandoori meats and biryanis are good. - M.B.M.
Food: ***
$$
Reservations: Recommended
R
Dinner, M-S;
call for hours
Ruth's Diner
2100 Emig. Canyon, SLC; 801-582-5807
Tourists and locals come for the scenery and classic breakfasts. Ethereal chocolate pudding. Brusque service. - M.B.M.
H
HHH
B,W
$$
Reservations:
Breakfast, lunch, dinner
daily; call for exact hours
H 1/2
Breakfast, lunch dinner daily; call for hours
Delicious dim sum and Cantonese dishes at bare-bones but clean restaurant. Dim sum best Sat., Sun. mornings. - L.J.N.
Semi-Italian favorite has carefully crafted food, attentive service and nice wine list. Don't miss the specials and pastas. - M.B.M.
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