For authentic Mexican food and a great atmosphere, be sure to check out this great spot! I've been going for over 20 years and have never been disappointed.
Red Iguana
Can't pick just one place? Check out HallPass! It has over 5 restuants so there is bound to be something for everyone in your group.
HallPass
One of the biggest names in downtown SLC, with multiple decades and awards under their belts. The Italian restaurant now lives life in the grand and historic Eagle building, worth a trip alone just to bask in the lavish digs.
Caffé Molise
A New York-style delicatessen offering a variety of traditional Jewish deli sandwiches and European/old-world specialties. The half-pound mammoth sandwiches always win the plaudits but the dinner specials shouldn’t be overlooked either. If you want t...
Feldman's Deli
Deep-fried Mormon funeral potatoes anyone? The casual sister to downtown Stoneground is this eclectic bar in the equally unique Marmalade neighborhood.
Garage on Beck
Hands down the best ramen in Salt Lake City. Also the best brisket, chicken wings, and well… so much more
Koyote
Part market, part deli and part restaurant – and handily, with multiple locations around town. The downtown location is the jewel in the operational crown but every Caputo’s offer a similarly strong sandwich offerings. Their signature Caputo loaded w...
Caputo's Market & Deli – Purveyors of regional Italian and ...
Calling all lovers of Mediterranean street food because Spitz is worthy of some attention on our guide for the best restaurants in downtown Salt Lake City. You can always count on Spitz for delicious and full-bodied doner wraps, bowls, or loaded frie...
Downtown SLC Mediterranean Food
You won’t be able to visit downtown Salt Lake City and pass up on Sapa, a real contender as one of SLC’s best sushi spots. This gem of a Japanese restaurant has everything you want in a great restaurant: warm ambiance, friendly service, and absolutel...
Sapa
The chicken is definitely the star of the show at this downtown Salt Lake City restaurant, but the house sauce is no sleeper either. Pair the two in a sandwich, nuggets, or tenders and you’re on your way to a tasty protein-filled journey.
Pretty Bird | Salt Lake City's Best Fried Chicken Restaurant
top pick for downtown Salt Lake City restaurants (and for multiple SLC guides) is Valter’s Osteria. Welcome to Italian cuisine at its finest, sprinkled with incredible service and a beautiful dining setting. Enjoying a meal for two is a splurge, but ...
Valter's Osteria
ucked into the charming neighborhood of The Avenues, this hidden gem offers one of the best dining experiences in Salt Lake City. Specializing in homestyle dishes, Wildwood specializes in seasonal fare like sweet corn chicken hash with vodka mascarpo...
Wildwood
While The Pearl is technically a bar (21+), you’d be mistaken not to try every Vietnamese street food dish on the well-curated menu while sipping your inventive cocktail. Though The Pearl is one of the newest destinations on this list, the Caramel Po...
The Pearl
Part sports bar, part happening patio, part biker destination, this award-winning burger joint just blocks from Smith’s Ballpark defies categorization. A foot-tall burger is just one of the many culinary trials that await.
Lucky 13
upscale-but-affordable American style restaurant. Familiar favorites like burgers and steak are fantastic, but it's worth exploring other meal options that satisfy the adage "try to order food you can't make at home.” Ricotta dumplings, miso polenta ...