Bambara

4.4

3054 Reviews

$50 and over

Modern European

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2 people

Mar 21, 2025

March 2025

7:00 p.m.

Booked 28 times today

Experiences are available.

About this restaurant

Good for special occasions
Good for business meals
Fancy

Bambara, located within the vibrant Kimpton Hotel Monaco Salt Lake City, is a modern bistro renowned for its impeccable service and stylish ambiance. Since its inception and through the extensive renovation and re-haul this year, Bambara continues to set the tone for the Salt Lake culinary landscape, consistently ranking as one of the best places to dine.
An ideal choice for both hotel guests and devoted locals, Bambara offers the ideal setting for celebrating cherished moments with loved ones, indulging with friends, dining with colleagues, or seeking a pre/post-theater bite. Nestled in a historically significant bank lobby adorned with original arched 10ft windows, this centrally located restaurant boasts a seasonal rotation of dishes that celebrate the local bounty of fish, game, and vegetable.

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Additional information

Dining style
Casual Elegant
Price
$50 and over
Cuisines
Modern European, Contemporary American, Bistro
Hours of Operation
Brunch Daily 7:00 am–2:00 pm Dinner Mon–Thu, Sun 5:00 pm–9:00 pm Fri, Sat 5:00 pm–10:00 pm
Phone number
(801) 363-5454
Website
http://www.bambara-slc.com/
Payment Options
AMEX, Diners Club, Discover, Mastercard, Visa
Dress code
Business Casual
Catering
Have the place to yourself for an unforgettable evening with 180 of your closest friends or colleagues. If your soirée requires a longer guest list, we also have access to three meeting spaces at the adjacent Hotel Monaco, with more than 3,100 square feet ranging from the 14-seat Tokyo Boardroom to the Paris Ballroom, with seating for 225. For more information or to book your event, email Tommy.Girrbach@bambara-slc.com, or fill out the form below.
Private party facilities
Bambara offers 4 elegantly appointed separate rooms for holding business meetings or receptions. They can accommodate groups of 12 – 220.
Private party contact
Bambara Restaurant : (801) 363-5454

Location
202 S Main St, Salt Lake City, UT 84101
Neighbourhood
Downtown
Cross Street
200 South
Parking details
Street parking; valet service that is discounted with validation.
Public transit
TRAX stop on Main Street Between 200-300 SouthUTA Bus Stop on 200 South at Main Street
Additional
Banquet, Bar/Lounge, Beer, BYO Wine, Cafe, Cocktails, Corkage Fee, Full Bar, Gluten-free Options, Non-Smoking, Private Room, Takeout, Wheelchair Access, Wine

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Experiences

Old World & New World Intertwine!
US$175.00 per person
Prepaid
Mar 27, 2025 only
6:00 p.m.
Join Chef JV Hernandez and Food & Beverage Director Josh Bolden, on a culinary journey where food & wine intertwine. Chef JV will guide you through the menu, while Certified Sommelier Josh Bolden, will speak to how each wine pairs with each course. This is an event you will not want to miss, tickets are limited. Amuse Utah Scone chicken liver mousse, fermented honey Schramsberg Blanc de Blanc, Sonoma, CA NV First Course Pistachio Tart goat avocado mousse / white chocolate / caviar Domaine Zind-Humbrecht, Riesling Roche Calcaire, Alsace 2022 Second course Meyer Lemon “Ravioli” ricotta / minted pea / beurre noisette Simonet-Febvre, Chablis 2022 cleanser Kumquat “Limoncello” Third course Whistling Spring Farms Trout trout scallop mousse / roe monte / morels Faivley, Beaune 1er Cru, Clos L’Ecu 2021 Fourth course Aged Manhattan Beef potato pave / pearl onion / truffle jus Donelan, Syarh, Sonoma 2018 Dessert (choice of) Milk & Honey honey panna cotta / honeycomb brittle / milk foam / chamomile gelato - Chocolate Entremet nutella ganache / meringue / gold

Private dining

Popular dishes

House Milk RollsUS$10.00
Seasonal compound butter / evoo / maldon salt
Prime Utah Beef TartareUS$19.00
House ricotta / calabrian kumquat marmalade / pickled mustard seeds / cured egg yolk / potato chips
Blue Cheese Potato ChipsUS$11.00
Blue cheese & jack cheese blend / harissa spice / chives
Intermountain Gourmet Mushrooms TartineUS$17.00
House ricotta / pickled mustard seeds / pickled mushrooms / seasoned crispy bits / petite greens / LEAVITY bread
Roasted BeetsUS$13.00
Sesame vinaigrette / black sesame puree / horseradish yogurt / sunflower beet greens salsa verde
Apple Greens SaladUS$16.00
Charred apple vinaigrette / Beehive smoked cheddar / Lucy apples / pumpkin seed gremolata
Kohlrabi CaesarUS$13.00
Shaved parm / cured egg yolk / seasoned crispy bits / herbs
Puffy PotatoesUS$12.00
Parm / fried egg aioli; add caviar MP – add shaved winter truffle MP
Shrimp al AjilloUS$19.00
Lobster butter / pepper crunch / seasoned crispy bits / lemon / LEAVITY grilled bread
Duck Confit CroquettesUS$16.00
Smoked onion mustard emulsion / Rockhill sheese / herbs
Tuna CrudoUS$21.00
Cold smoked Tuna / kumquats / marcona /chili citrus / citrus supremes
Cheese BoardUS$21.00
Selection of local cheeses / nuts / mustard / honeycomb / grilled bread
Charcuterie and Cheese BoardUS$29.00
Selection of local cheeses and house meats / nuts / mustard / honeycomb / grilled bread

Main

Pappardelle PastaUS$35.00
Local elk bolognese / cured egg yolk / Rockhill Cheese / herbs
GnocchiUS$29.00
Black garlic cream / guanciale / mushrooms / herbs / seasoned crispy bits / belper knolle
DuckUS$39.00
Coriander dust / duck jus / burnt honey / figs / brown butter celery root puree
24hr Wagyu Short RibsUS$49.00
Fregola / charred greens / sofrito / piquillo peppers / black garlic demi
Some Utah Ranch Prime Beef TenderloinUS$61.00
Puffy potatoes / braised onion / bordelaise
Elk LoinUS$45.00
Cardamom port reduction / carrots / scallion pepita agrodolce
ScallopsUS$41.00
Parsley lemongrass / romanesco / calabrian kumquat marm / marcona
HalibutUS$42.00
Fennel broth / dill emulsion / sunchoke chips / pickled cipollini
Idaho TroutUS$36.00
Trout schnitzel / n'duja gribiche / meuniere sauce / fine herb salad
Piedmontese TomahawkUS$0.00
Black garlic jus / choice of a side
- MPUS$0.00

Sides

Charred Baby CarrotsUS$13.00
Vadouvan spice / garlic dill yogurt / carrot sorghum jus / pepita herb salsa
Intermountain Gourmet Mushroom RagoutUS$15.00
Crème fraiche / verjus / seasoned crispy bits / herbs
Confit PotatoesUS$11.00
Chili citrus / piquillo peppers / sofrito / fine herbs

Sparkling

Redentore Prosecco, Veneto, ItalyUS$12.00
- GlsUS$12.00
- BtlUS$60.00
Chandon Brut, Napa Valley, CaliforniaUS$15.00
- GlsUS$15.00
- BtlUS$75.00
Bouvet Brut Rose, Loire, FranceUS$14.00
- GlsUS$14.00
- BtlUS$70.00

Wines by the Glass

White

Lange Pinot Gris, Willamette Valley, OregonUS$14.00
- GlsUS$14.00
- BtlUS$70.00
Tangent Albarino, Edna Valley, CaliforniaUS$11.00
- GlsUS$11.00
- BtlUS$55.00
Hermann Moser 'Per Due' Grüner Veltliner, Kremstal, AustriaUS$13.00
- GlsUS$13.00
- BtlUS$65.00
Whitehaven Sauvignon Blanc, Marlborough, New ZealandUS$14.00
- GlsUS$14.00
- BtlUS$70.00
Jean Reverdy Sancerre, Loire, FranceUS$18.00
- GlsUS$18.00
- BtlUS$90.00
Deloach Chardonnay, Russian River Valley, CaliforniaUS$15.00
- GlsUS$15.00
- BtlUS$75.00
Albert Bichot Macon Villages Chardonnay, Burgundy, FranceUS$14.00
- GlsUS$14.00
- BtlUS$70.00

Rosé

Guigal Côtes du Rhône, Rhône, FranceUS$14.00
- GlsUS$14.00
- BtlUS$70.00

Red

Piattelli 'Grand Reserve' Malbec, Mendoza, ArgentinaUS$12.00
- GlsUS$12.00
- BtlUS$60.00
Routestock Pinot Noir, Sonoma County, CaliforniaUS$16.00
- GlsUS$16.00
- BtlUS$80.00
Parducci 'True Grit' Cabernet Sauvignon, Columbia Valley, WashingtonUS$15.00
- GlsUS$15.00
- BtlUS$75.00
Guigal Côtes du Rhône, Rhône, FranceUS$14.00
- GlsUS$14.00
- BtlUS$70.00
Villa Antinori Toscana, Tuscany, ItalyUS$13.00
- GlsUS$13.00
- BtlUS$65.00
Mouton Cadet Bordeaux, Bordeaux, FranceUS$12.00
- GlsUS$12.00
- BtlUS$60.00
Louis Latour Bourgogne, Burgundy, FranceUS$18.00
- GlsUS$18.00
- BtlUS$90.00
BV Cabernet Sauvignon, Napa Valley, CaliforniaUS$20.00
- GlsUS$20.00
- BtlUS$100.00

Beverages of Quality

Beer

Draft

Bohemian Czech Style Pilsner, UTUS$7.00
Uinta Cut Throat Pale Ale, UTUS$7.00
Epic Lunar Transit, UTUS$8.00
Roosters Chocolate Stout, UTUS$8.00
Wasatch Evo Amber Ale, UTUS$8.00

Can/Bottle

Pilsner

Stella Artois, BEUS$8.00

Lager

Bud Light, MOUS$6.00
Miller High Life, WIUS$6.00

Blonde

Kitos, UTUS$7.00
Melvin 'Killer Bees,' WYUS$7.00

IPA

Uinta 'Hazy Nosh,' UTUS$7.00

Dunkel Lager

Negra Modelo, MXUS$8.00

Cherny Bock

Bohemian Cherny Bock, UTUS$7.00

Non-Alcoholic

Athletic Lite, CTUS$6.00
Athletic IPA, CTUS$6.00

Craft Cocktails

The Wandering PoetUS$18.00
fords gin, luxardo, genepy, lemon
Hi, HoneyUS$18.00
wahaka mezcal, hibiscus liqueur, lemon, honey
Sons of CinnamonUS$18.00
bushmills irish whiskey, coffee vermouth, cinnamon bark simple, mole chocolate bitters
Salt City ClassicUS$18.00
uncle nearest whiskey, local salt, demerara sugar, infinity bitters
Tequila TemptressUS$18.00
blanco tequila, pomegranate, spiced cranberry simple, grapefruit, topped with soda water
Pear of AmigosUS$18.00
elijah craig bourbon, casamigos reposado tequila, domaine de canton, spiced pear, cinnamon bark simple, lemon
Thyme & DimensionUS$18.00
blanche d'armagnac, st germain, thyme simple, grapefruit topped with champagne
The Velveteen RabbitUS$18.00
ketel one vodka, crème de violette, velvet falernum, lemon simple, topped with sparkling grapefruit

Zero Proof

Pomeberry Punch
pomegranate, lime, cranberry, ginger beer
It's Winter Thyme
grapefruit, thyme, lime, soda water
Lavender Earl
earl gray, lavender, honey, lemon

What 3,054 people are saying

Bambara reviews from people who’ve dined at this restaurant. Based on recent rating.

Overall ratings and reviews

Reviews can only be made by diners who have eaten at this restaurant

4.4

4.4 based on recent ratings

4.3Food
4.6Service
4.4Ambience
3.9Value

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Review summary

AI-generated from verified diner reviews

Bambara offers a "wonderful dining experience" with "delicious food" and "exceptional service." Highlights include the bison Wellington and creative cocktails. The ambiance is "warm and sophisticated," making it perfect for special occasions. While some find the prices high, the overall experience, especially the attentive staff, often justifies the cost.

3,054 Reviews

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Cathy
Boise2 reviews
5.0
Dined 5 days ago
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
The food was incredible! Our party shared many dishes and loved every bite!
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Amanda
Salt Lake City1 review
5.0
Dined 5 days ago
1. Overall 5
2. Food 4
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Service was outstanding. The food was fantastic, there was only one in our group of six thought his steak wasn't great. But all other entrees and desserts were amazing. We'd all definitely return. Also, it was a birthday celebration and they went out of their way to make it special.
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pasquale
Salt Lake City3 reviews
5.0
Dined 6 days ago
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 4
My wife had the Tagliatelle with elk ragout and I had the Duck. Jack was our server. The meals were perfectly prepared and perfectly served by a dedicated staff. Jack has been with Bambara for over 20 years. Attuned. Whether for business, romance, or simply fine dining we highly recommend Bambara as a destination restaurant.
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OpenTable Diner
Los Angeles1 review
5.0
Dined 7 days ago
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Great food and convenient for the attending the capital theater. Valet parking by the hotel.
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OpenTable Diner
Philadelphia1 review
5.0
Dined 7 days ago
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 4
Food was very good but just as impressive the service and our waiter Brandon was exceptional!
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sunny VIP
Salt Lake City8 reviews
5.0
Dined 7 days ago
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 4
Our waiter was friendly, helpful and efficient. The blue cheese potato chips were sooo satisfying, and all of our entrees were interesting and perfectly cooked (tender, moist sea bass, succulent duck and sweet, tender shrimp). Kohlrabi Cesar was unexpectedly good, and the apple greens salad the perfect start. The desserts (chocolate cake, cheesecake salted caramel pudding and were perfection. Nice wine list, and inspired cocktails. All around perfect dining experience.
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Janet VIP
Salt Lake City8 reviews
3.0
Dined on March 12, 2025
1. Overall 3
2. Food 2
3. Service 3
4. Ambience 3
The whole experience and food has changed. The steak and crusted potatoe made me feel like they were rationing food. I asked the waitress for medium well and asked about the thickness of the steak in case they needed to butterfly. She said they are thick but never a problem. Then brought the entree and 2 others that ordered their prime filet all sliced.. It was not tasty and very disappointing. We have been going there for at least 30 years. Change is good but this is ridiculous. Food barely warm and presentation was minimal. Dessert was disappointing as well. I’m sad to see the charm gone.
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Jessie VIP
Los Angeles12 reviews
5.0
Dined on March 10, 2025
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
The food was amazing! We loved everything we ordered. The service was also excellent ! We wil come back to try other things next time we visit salt lake city!
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Dorothea
Cleveland1 review
4.0
Dined on March 2, 2025
1. Overall 4
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 3
Music too loud all you could hear was a pounding beay
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chuck VIP
Salt Lake City10 reviews
5.0
Dined on March 2, 2025
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
The lava cake was delicious. The best I have ever eaten
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FAQs

Bambara offers takeout which you can order by calling the restaurant at (801) 363-5454.

Bambara is rated 4.4 stars by 3054 OpenTable diners.

Yes, you can generally book this restaurant by choosing the date, time and party size on OpenTable.

Make a reservation

Booked 28 times today

Experiences are available.

202 S Main St, Salt Lake City, UT 84101

Additional information

Cross Street
200 South
Neighbourhood
Downtown
Hours of Operation
Brunch Daily 7:00 am–2:00 pm Dinner Mon–Thu, Sun 5:00 pm–9:00 pm Fri, Sat 5:00 pm–10:00 pm
Price
$50 and over
Cuisines
Modern European, Contemporary American, Bistro
Dining style
Casual Elegant
Dress code
Business Casual
Parking details
Street parking; valet service that is discounted with validation.
Public transit
TRAX stop on Main Street Between 200-300 SouthUTA Bus Stop on 200 South at Main Street
Payment Options
AMEX, Diners Club, Discover, Mastercard, Visa
Additional
Banquet, Bar/Lounge, Beer, BYO Wine, Cafe, Cocktails, Corkage Fee, Full Bar, Gluten-free Options, Non-Smoking, Private Room, Takeout, Wheelchair Access, Wine

Website
http://www.bambara-slc.com/
Phone number
(801) 363-5454
Catering
Have the place to yourself for an unforgettable evening with 180 of your closest friends or colleagues. If your soirée requires a longer guest list, we also have access to three meeting spaces at the adjacent Hotel Monaco, with more than 3,100 square feet ranging from the 14-seat Tokyo Boardroom to the Paris Ballroom, with seating for 225. For more information or to book your event, email Tommy.Girrbach@bambara-slc.com, or fill out the form below.
Private party facilities
Bambara offers 4 elegantly appointed separate rooms for holding business meetings or receptions. They can accommodate groups of 12 – 220.
Private party contact
Bambara Restaurant : (801) 363-5454

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Custom inquiry

Filet Mignon

Blue Cheese Potato Chips

Scallops

Starters

House Milk RollsUS$10.00

Prime Utah Beef TartareUS$19.00

Blue Cheese Potato ChipsUS$11.00

Intermountain Gourmet Mushrooms TartineUS$17.00

Roasted BeetsUS$13.00

Apple Greens SaladUS$16.00

Kohlrabi CaesarUS$13.00

Puffy PotatoesUS$12.00

Shrimp al AjilloUS$19.00

Duck Confit CroquettesUS$16.00

Tuna CrudoUS$21.00

Cheese BoardUS$21.00

Charcuterie and Cheese BoardUS$29.00

Main

Pappardelle PastaUS$35.00

GnocchiUS$29.00

DuckUS$39.00

24hr Wagyu Short RibsUS$49.00

Some Utah Ranch Prime Beef TenderloinUS$61.00

Elk LoinUS$45.00

ScallopsUS$41.00

HalibutUS$42.00

Idaho TroutUS$36.00

Piedmontese TomahawkUS$0.00

Sides

Charred Baby CarrotsUS$13.00

Intermountain Gourmet Mushroom RagoutUS$15.00

Confit PotatoesUS$11.00

Sparkling

Redentore Prosecco, Veneto, ItalyUS$12.00

Chandon Brut, Napa Valley, CaliforniaUS$15.00

Bouvet Brut Rose, Loire, FranceUS$14.00

Wines by the Glass

White

Lange Pinot Gris, Willamette Valley, OregonUS$14.00

Tangent Albarino, Edna Valley, CaliforniaUS$11.00

Hermann Moser 'Per Due' Grüner Veltliner, Kremstal, AustriaUS$13.00

Whitehaven Sauvignon Blanc, Marlborough, New ZealandUS$14.00

Jean Reverdy Sancerre, Loire, FranceUS$18.00

Deloach Chardonnay, Russian River Valley, CaliforniaUS$15.00

Albert Bichot Macon Villages Chardonnay, Burgundy, FranceUS$14.00

Rosé

Guigal Côtes du Rhône, Rhône, FranceUS$14.00

Red

Piattelli 'Grand Reserve' Malbec, Mendoza, ArgentinaUS$12.00

Routestock Pinot Noir, Sonoma County, CaliforniaUS$16.00

Parducci 'True Grit' Cabernet Sauvignon, Columbia Valley, WashingtonUS$15.00

Guigal Côtes du Rhône, Rhône, FranceUS$14.00