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1. Monarca
4.4
Awesome(467)
Price: Moderate
• Mexican • Downtown
Booked 21 times today
We are MONARCA! A Mexican bistro, we constantly change our menu with our chef new creations as Ceviches, Enchiladas, Steaks and other specialties. Our bar specialize in Tequila and Mezcal, awarded best Restaurant Bar 2023 in Utah, our mixologist always innovating using spices and flavors that hardly can find anywhere else. We are MONARCA, right in heart of Downtown Salt Lake City a few blocks from temple square. Bienvenidos!
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2. Bambara
4.3
Awesome(3048)
Price: Very Expensive
• Modern European • Downtown
Booked 21 times today
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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3. Caffe Molise
4.7
Exceptional(3517)
Price: Expensive
• Italian • Downtown
Booked 59 times today
Occupying the historic Eagles Building on the corner of 400 South and West Temple street downtown, Caffe Molise opened in 1993 serving lunch and dinner daily. Featuring daily specials for lunch and dinner, with made-to-order appetizers, fresh and imported Italian pastas, main dishes and delectable desserts, we have been a fixture of Salt Lake City for 30 years. Staff favorites include our Ravioli con Zucca, the Arista, and Pappardelle al Sugo.Peruse our award-winning wine and drinks menus including our seasonal craft cocktails. When the weather is warm, enjoy our outdoor patio. Seating is limited; we request that guests keep dining to a 2 hour limit. Reservations are recommended; walk-ins are welcome. We are also available for curbside pick-up and gift card purchase. Cheers!
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4. Squatters Pub - Salt Lake City
4.6
Exceptional(180)
Price: Moderate
• Pub • Downtown
Since 1989, Salt Lake’s original brew pub has been serving up award-winning beers along side locally-sourced and sustainably-focused menu for lunch dinner and weekend brunch. Built in an abandoned hotel that sits in the heart of downtown, Squatters Pub Brewery has been a local favorite for over 35 years. Pair your meal with award winning local craft beers from our on-site brewery, or something from our full wine and cocktail list. Nothing is more important than the health and wellness of our community. Whether you dine in with us or order to-go, we are committed to safely providing you with great craft beers and freshly-prepared meals. If you are looking to book a table with more than 9 guests, please contact the restaurant directly and our manager will help accommodate. You can expect the highest safety measures to be strictly followed during your experience with us.
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5. Spencer's For Steaks and Chops
4.4
Awesome(1455)
Price: Moderate
• Unspecified • Downtown
Booked 18 times today
Spencer's is one of Salt Lake City's oldest steakhouses that continue to deliver contemporary dishes that surprise the locals featuring Prime steaks. Whether it's to unwind after a long day in the lounge with colleagues over locally crafted beers or to enjoy an evening dinner with friends and family - guests will enjoy signature steaks and seafood, classically inspired cocktails and an extensive selection of wines by the glass.A handsomely appointed private dining room is available for parties up to 35 guests and is perfectly suited for business meetings, company functions and special personal celebrations.
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6. The Melting Pot - Salt Lake City
4.6
Exceptional(358)
Price: Expensive
• Fondue • Downtown
Booked 41 times today
HOW DO YOU FONDUE? If rich, creamy cheeses and chocolates sound like your kind of scene, grab a few friends and meet for conversation, cocktails and some of the best food you’ve ever experienced. The Melting Pot invented the Art of Fondue just for people like you.
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7. HandoSake Sushi
4.6
Exceptional(27)
Price: Expensive
• Sushi • Downtown
Booked 14 times today
Welcome! HandoSake is a Japanese handroll bar restaurant, specializing in temaki sushi, which are traditionally known as "hand rolls". Counter service dining, where sushi chef's hand the rolls directly to you, for the freshest experience possible! Location in the heart of downtown Salt Lake City on 222 S Main St, we are walking distance from popular hotels, convention center, nightlife, and the Delta Center. These delicious, warm, and crunchy hand-sized "rolls" melt in your mouth.! HandoSake offers a full bar menu, great atmosphere, and ability to host private party functions. Book a reservation now to experience simply great sushi handrolls.
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8. Blue Iguana - Salt Lake City
4.7
Exceptional(651)
Price: Moderate
• Mexican • Downtown
Booked 19 times today
Purchased from the Red Iguana family in 1998, the Blue Iguana Restaurant has provided patrons with delicious, authentic Mexican food for over two decades. From day one, the only goal for Blue Iguana was to create a menu rich with traditional, old-world recipes while pushing the culinary envelope and creating new, one-of-a-kind Mexican cuisine.Trained by the culinary artists of Chihuahua, our head chef, Chef Castillo, cooks up some of the most mouth-watering and unexpected Mexican cuisine outside of his homeland. After he learned closely guarded recipes created in the tradition of generations-old Aztec cuisine, Chef Castillo began applying these techniques to create everything from classic Mexican dishes to modern cuisine.Our restaurant is warm, inviting, family-friendly, and full of energy. Dining at the Blue Iguana is more than a meal—it’s a journey back in time to the tastes and sounds of old-world Mexico.
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9. P.F. Chang's - Salt Lake City
4.2
Awesome(111)
Price: Moderate
• Chinese • Downtown
Booked 1 time today
We are an Asian & Chinese restaurant offering dine-in, takeout, to-go, delivery, and catering. Make a reservation online to dine in. Order Asian and Chinese food delivery, takeout, and catering online or through the P.F. Chang's mobile app. Let us cater the perfect feast for you - corporate office catering menus are also available. P.F. Chang's offers a variety of signature Asian, Thai, Korean, Japanese, Mongolian, and Chinese food dishes including Chicken Lettuce Wraps, Chicken Pad Thai, Signature Lo Mein, Fried Rice, Mongolian Beef, Chang's Spicy Chicken, and Pork and Shrimp Dumplings. Order online for sushi delivery and takeout. Many gluten-free and vegetarian menu items are available. Try our seasonal cocktails and seasonal menu items.
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10. STK - Salt Lake City
4.1
Excellent(583)
Price: Very Expensive
• Steakhouse • Downtown
Booked 53 times today
STK Steakhouse is “not your daddy’s steakhouse,” offering a high-energy dining experience that artfully combines the superior quality of a traditional steakhouse with a Vibe Dining atmosphere unlike any other. Delectable cuisine, upscale cocktails and an elevated Happy Hour, along with an in-house DJ and chic décor, all come together to offer a memorable fine dining experience that keeps guests enjoying their evening from drinks to dinner to late night. STK’s menu features reimagined classic American cuisine for lunch, brunch and dinner with unique local flair infused into each location’s menu. The brand’s beef program focuses on the highest quality, delicious and craveable steaks while emphasizing transparency and traceable sourcing practices

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  • Dung
    Utah •6 reviews
    5.0
    Dined 3 days ago
    The entire experience was just fantastic. From the moment you walk through the door to when you get up and leave. Our server was very knowledgeable and gave us great recommendations when asked. The food is delicious. We started with the butternut ravioli. That is a must if you go here. I had the scallops with angel hair pasta. It was DIVINE. Light and delicious. My date had the pollo alla gratella and she LOVED it. The mash potato was delicious and the plate just came together beautifully. We finished up with the Hazelnut Mousse cake and folks… it MELTS in your mouth. I can’t believe how light, soft and delicious it was. We will definitely be coming back. We recommend this place for any occasion.
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    Caffe MolisePrice: Expensive• Italian• Downtown
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    4.7
  • RachelVIP
    Utah •8 reviews
    5.0
    Dined 4 days ago
    Our server was beyond amazing. She was cheerful, informative, professional, and took initiative to make sure our order arrived with enough time to leave for our show following dinner. Additionally, all of the dishes (and beverages) we ordered were absolutely fantastic. It’s clear this restaurant knows what it’s doing, has good leadership, and the staff is happy. We’ll done, guys 👏
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    BambaraPrice: Very Expensive• Modern European• Downtown
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    4.3
  • Mike
    South Carolina •2 reviews
    5.0
    Dined 4 days ago
    Had a great dinner with the family. The Elk Chop was incredible, but the service was even better!! Erik did an awesome job and made the evening very enjoyable for my whole family!
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    Spencer's For Steaks and ChopsPrice: Moderate• Unspecified• Downtown
    •
    4.4
  • ConnorVIP
    Atlanta •2 reviews
    4.0
    Dined on Jan 23, 2025
    Great food- tasty. Service was slow or disorganized. We still had a good time overall
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    MonarcaPrice: Moderate• Mexican• Downtown
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    4.4
  • OpenTable DinerVIP
    Utah •18 reviews
    5.0
    Dined on Oct 16, 2022
    Great service! Good times. Excellent place.
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    Squatters Pub - Salt Lake CityPrice: Moderate• Pub• Downtown
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    4.6

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