A downtown Salt Lake City street lined with outdoor patio dining

Restaurants in Salt Lake City

The city's dining concentrates downtown and along the 9th and 9th corridor, with new openings tracked monthly. The Guide keeps a plain, dated directory so residents and visitors can find what's open.
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Salt Lake City at a Glance

Founded July 24, 1847

199,723 residents at the 2020 census

Elevation 4,226 ft

Capital of Utah, seat of Salt Lake County

Winter Olympics host in 2002 and 2034

Best Restaurants in Salt Lake City

This directory pulls from the Guide's place entries and updates as new entries are added. Browse by name below, or use the downtown filter for restaurants closest to the city center.

Restaurants Downtown

Downtown Salt Lake City holds the largest concentration of restaurants in the directory. The 9th and 9th corridor is the second cluster the Guide tracks, mixing longtime spots with newer openings.
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Ruth’s Diner opened in 1930 in downtown Salt Lake City as Ruth’s Hamburgers, in the Meredith Building at 120 East Second South. After that building sold and came down, Ruth bought a Salt Lake trolley car, moved it up Emigration Canyon, and reopened in 1949. The trolley car still anchors the dining room, and the apartment she built onto the

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Christopher’s Prime + Sonoma Wine Bar & Grill sits in the Downtown area of Salt Lake City, pairing USDA Prime steaks with handcrafted cocktails and an extensive wine list. The Sonoma Wine Bar side of the house hosts wine tastings and live music, giving the space a dual identity as both steakhouse and wine bar. Dine in, takeout, delivery, and

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Publik Kitchen sits in the East Central neighborhood of Salt Lake City, at 931 E 900 S, serving breakfast, brunch, and lunch seven days a week. The cafe opens at 7:00 AM Monday through Friday and 8:00 AM on weekends, with both schedules running until 2:30 PM, so there is a wide window to catch eggs, brunch, or a lingering

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Chanon Thai Cafe is a neighborhood Thai restaurant in the Central City area of Salt Lake City, known for flavorful, spicy dishes and friendly service. Every plate is cooked to order, from familiar favorites to specials that rotate throughout the week. The menu splits into lunch and dinner service, with lunch running Wednesday through Friday from 11:30 a.m. to 2:30

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Finca is a Spanish restaurant tucked into Salt Lake City’s Wasatch Hollow neighborhood, near the 15th and 15th business district. The menu draws on recipes from across Spain, built around local and sustainable ingredients, and the kitchen centers its menu on small plates meant for sharing. Tapas, or small plates, have a long history in Spain, where they traditionally served

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Mazza has served Middle Eastern cuisine from the Wasatch Hollow neighborhood of Salt Lake City since 2000. The kitchen builds its menu on fresh, high quality ingredients, including all-natural lamb, beef, and chicken raised without hormones or antibiotics. On the menu you’ll find falafel, shawarma, kebabs, dips, and salads, along with specialty entrees prepared from scratch. Vegetarian and vegan options

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Pretty Bird Hot Chicken, Downtown brings Nashville-style hot chicken to Regent Street in Downtown Salt Lake City. The fast-casual spot built its name on crispy chicken finished with bold spice blends and signature sauces, served in a casual, counter-service setting. Dine-in, takeout, delivery, and catering are all available, so a quick lunch, a family dinner, or a catering order for

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Feldman’s Deli serves New York-style Jewish deli fare from the Sugar House neighborhood of Salt Lake City. The counter is known for half-pound sandwiches sliced fresh to order, including pastrami, corned beef, and the classic reuben. Beyond the sandwich case, the menu leans into homemade deli classics: matzo ball soup, smoked whitefish salad, and fresh-baked bagels round out the offerings.

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Questions About Salt Lake City Restaurants

The directory above lists the Guide's current restaurant entries, most recently added first. Downtown and the 9th and 9th corridor carry the highest concentration.