Salt Lake City Restaurants

Looking for surf-and-turf, sushi, Thai, Indian, contemporary American, brew pub fare, Italian, Middle Eastern or pretty much any other type of cuisine Believe it or not, Salt Lake City's restaurants are as diverse and award-winning as in any major city. But the price tag is generally much, much less than at comparable restaurants in New York or San Francisco.

Most people wouldn't expect to find great cuisine this great in the Rocky Mountains- but Salt Lake's major airport, its financial well-being, and its surprisingly diverse population all contribute to a thriving restaurant scene that provides any kind of meal imaginable for a totally reasonable price. From diner and taco stand to seafood grills and steakhouses, the restaurants offer a wide price, atmosphere, and formality range to fit anyone's desires.

Given all these options, Salt Lake City's locals still have preferences. Use this list to help locate the city's favorites.

Takashi

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18 West Market St.

Contemporary sushi and premium sake in a hip downtown setting...
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Paris (The)

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1500 South 1500 East

New American cuisine influenced by French and Mediterranean flavors...
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Red Iguana Restaurant

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736 West North Temple

Mole mole!...
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Cafe Trio - Downtown

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680 South 900 East

Fun, a la carte-style, modern Italian...
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New Yorker

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60 West Market Street

Exquisite desserts and extensive wine list, finest dining in SLC...
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The Blue Plate Diner

2041 South 2100 East

Salt Lake's ultimate breakfast diner...
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Squatters Pub Brewery

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147 West Broadway

Salt Lake City's favorite brew pub with award winning brews...
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Sawadee Thai Restaurant

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754 East South Temple St.

Yummy Thai in elegant Avenues neighborhood...
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Himalayan Kitchen

360 S State St

SLC's favorite downtown Indian (and Nepali) cuisine; famous lunch buffet...
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Bayou

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645 South State St E

Beervana - Utah's largest beer selection...
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Pie Pizzaria (The)

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1320 East 200 South

Home of the 23-inch Pizza and the single slice lunch special...
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Pat's Barbecue

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155 West Commonwealth Avenue

Barbeque and blues joint featuring killer smoked meats...
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Oasis Cafe (The)

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151 South 500 East

Healthful vegetarian food, delightful pastries and psychic readers...
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Aristo's Greek Restaurant and Cafe

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244 South 1300 East

Extensive selection of Greek tapas and Greek wines...
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Bambara Restaurant

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202 S. Main St.

Salt Lake City's new American bistro...
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Archibald's

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1100 West 7800 South
Gardner Mill

Country meals at the Old Mill...
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Lamb's Grill Cafe

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169 South Main

Salt Lake City's oldest restaurant...
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Porcupine Pub and Grille

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3698 East Fort Union Boulevard

Huge beer selection and killer appetizers close to the ski resorts...
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Ruth's Diner

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2100 Emigration Canyon

Home cooking diner with killer biscuits, a Salt Lake City classic...
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Market Street Grill

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48 Market Street
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Salt Lake's finest seafood restaurant featuring a seasonal menu...
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