Salt Lake City Restaurants

The restaurants below have been classed into four different pricing categories:
$$$$ (over US$60)
$$$ (US$30 to US$60)
$$ (US$15 to US$30)
$ (under US$15)
These prices are based on an average three-course meal for one person; they do not include drinks, tax or service charge/tip.

The Aerie Restaurant
A short drive from SLC, the resort of Snowbird is home to one of the state's most acclaimed restaurants, the aptly named Aerie, perched on the 10th floor of The Cliff Lodge. Fine food and spectacular mountain views (seen through massive windows) draw the punters in both summer and winter, and it is easy to see why this restaurant has been the recipient of so many awards, including Utah's 'Most Romantic'. Well worth splashing out for a special occasion.

The Cliff Lodge, Level 10
Tel: (801) 933 2160.
Website: www.snowbird.com  
Price: $$$$

The Bayou
Over 200 beers are available at The Bayou, referred to by locals as 'Beervanna'. Need we say more? The menu is classic pub fare with Cajun flair, and there is live jazz music several nights a week.

645 South State Street
Tel: (801) 961 8400.
Website: www.xmission.com/~bayou/home.php  
Price: $$

Benihana
Cool Japanese restaurant offering the usual teppanyaki, sushi, sashimi and tempura favourites. Open for lunch and dinner.

165 South West Temple Building 1
Tel: (801) 322 2421.
Price: $$-$$$

Cucina Toscana
This is one of the city's best Italian restaurants (if indeed not the best one) located in downtown SLC, where award-winning chef Valter Nassi serves authentic Tuscan cuisine to regulars and tourists alike. The food is simple but always fresh and tasty, the prices more than reasonable for the quality you get, and the service excellent.

307 West Pierpont Avenue
Tel: (801) 328 3463.
Website: www.cucina-toscana.com
Price: $$-$$$

Fleming's Prime Steakhouse and Wine Bar
A must for steak lovers, this nationally acclaimed restaurant downtown features USDA prime beef, aged to perfection and hand-cut daily. Choose your cut and your sauce, and the chef will cook it to your exact requirements. Perfect. And as if that wasn't good enough, the wine list here features 100 wines by the glass. Dinner only.

20 South 400 West
Tel: (801) 355 3704.
Website: www.flemingssteakhouse.com  
Price: $$$$

Ghidotti's
Step into old world elegance of a Mediterranean villa. Tucked into Park City's new Redstone shopping district, Ghidotti's is Bill White's latest success story in fine dining. Décor comprises original Italian tapestries and wrought iron, chandeliers from Istanbul, and travertine marble tile from Mexico. The menu changes seasonally, and seafood is flown in fresh daily. Giant sea scallops melt in the mouth, while grilled salmon is flaky and flavoursome. Share the perfect gelato dessert, a sampler of five flavours served on freshly made waffle cones.

6030 North Market, Suite 100, Redstone Village, Park City
Tel: (435) 658 0669.
Website: www.ghidottis.com
Price: $$$$

La Caille
A winding brick road leads to this romantic French chateau built in 1995 to kindle the imagination and seduce diners with its 18th-century-esque charm. Experience French fine dining in magical ambiance enhanced with stone staircases, European statuary, plants and topiary, lamplight and cosy firesides. The rack of New Zealand lamb with Grand Marnier glaze and mint jelly is unforgettable. No meal is complete without the Irish coffee prepared tableside with flames and sparks. Only 30 minutes from downtown Salt Lake, but take a good map.

9565 Wasatch Boulevard, Little Cottonwood Canyon
Tel: (801) 942 1751.
Website: www.lacaille.com
Price: $$$$

Market Street Grill
Established 25 years, the Market Street Grill is, many say, the best seafood restaurant in town. The fish is flown in especially from around the globe every day, and patrons here work their way through over 600 pounds of fresh seafood daily... The restaurant features special festivals for foods in season throughout the year, another delicious reason to visit. Daily specials, and pasta, steaks and ribs are also available. Good wine list.

48 West Market Street
Tel: (801) 322 4668.
Website: www.gastronomyinc.com/msg/index.html  
Price: $$$-$$$$

Martine
Spanish-style tapas restaurant, one block from Temple Square and popular with the pre-theatre dinner crowd. Seasonal menu changes every two weeks. Servings generous and affordable. Sample a tantalising array of tapas or indulge in a chocolate decadence dessert in this mellow and intimate dining spot.

22 East 100 South 
Tel: (801) 363 9328.
Website: www.dininginutah.com/martine.htm
Price: $$

The Mayan
For a dining experience with a difference, head for The Mayan in Jordan Commons. This Mexican restaurant is set in a 3,700 sq m (40,000 sq ft) jungle décor complete with talking animals, waterfalls and cliff divers, making it a real winner with kids of all ages. And the food is rather good too. Children's menus are available. Open seven days a week for lunch and dinner.

9400 South State Street, Sandy
Tel: (801) 304 4677.
Website: www.themayan.com  
Price: $$

P F Chang's China Bistro
This branch of the Chinese chain restaurant is ever popular with young people who like the modern interior and the eclectic menu on offer here. Choose from Cantonese or Szechwan or Hunan, and don't forget to check out the good value specials.

174 W Broadway
Tel: (801) 539 0500.
Price: $-$$

Red Rock Brewing Company
This is a popular, no frills brewpub, with a good selection of micro-brewed beers and a menu featuring a selection of sandwiches, salads, soups, seafood, meats and pizzas at reasonable prices.

254 South 200 West
Tel: (801) 521 7446.
Website: www.redrockbrewing.com  
Price: $$

Ruth's Diner
Established in 1930, and with several awards under its belt, Ruth's Diner (10 minutes from downtown) is a cheap and cheerful kind of place with great mountain views, offering above average fare in great surroundings. There is a big outdoor patio for sunny days, and live music in summer. Open for breakfast, lunch and dinner.

2100 Emigration Canyon
Tel: (801) 582 5807.
Website: www.ruthsdiner.com  
Price: $

Sawadee Thai Restaurant
This two-year-old restaurant in a charming restored old house is authentic Thai, from the imported original art and carved décor to the owners, Wilati and his wife, Chef Pom. Savour the distinct flavours of fresh herbs, with the tang of coconut and lemongrass. Dishes are delicious, but forget the Thai coffee! Sawadee was voted Best New Ethnic Restaurant for 2007 by Salt Lake City Weekly.

754 East South Temple Street
Tel: (801) 328 8424.
Website: www.sawadee1.com
Price: $$

The Tree Room
Award-winning restaurant serving seasonal mountain cuisine in romantic setting: candlelight, white linen tablecloth, log walls and great forest views. Robert Redford's private Native American art collection graces the walls. Cosy yet elegant.

Sundance Resort, Sundance
Tel: (801) 223 4200.
Website: www.sundanceresort.com/dine/tree_room.html
Price: $$$-$$$$