The state of Utah is an often overlooked gem in the American Southwest.
Boasting five national parks and countless opportunities for world-class skiing, Utah’s access to adventure is unparalleled. Add to that a burgeoning restaurant scene, and we may have just found one of the most exciting travel destinations in the world. Having narrowed down a list of dozens of excellent establishments, we highlight the top ten restaurants in The Beehive State.
Salt Lake City is, indeed, an emerging dining destination. Add to that a phenomenal roster of things to do (including the Utah Olympic Park, built back in 2002 for the Winter Olympic games) and stunning hotels, and you've got yourself a travel bucket list-worthy city you should consider visiting immediately.
1. Ruth’s Diner
The grandmother of SLC eateries, Ruth’s has been flipping burgers since 1930—though it’s changed locations and hands over the years. Tucked away in Emigration Canyon, this local institution has a sprawling, verdant patio that feels like a well-kept secret. What’s not a secret are Ruth’s mile-high biscuits, which make excellent fluffy vehicles for everything from bacon to maple syrup.
2. Bagels and Greens
Legit bagels west of the Mississippi are hard to come by. That’s why Bagels and Greens—and its older sister restaurant the Bagel Project—are precious commodities in Utah. The new downtown outpost for chewy dough slings irresistible bagel sandwiches like the local favorite Lox and Loaded. Don’t leave this essential lunch spot without a baker’s dozen and house-made cream cheese to-go, too.
3. Pig & a Jelly Jar
When you need an epic breakfast at two in the afternoon, head to this bright and funky Southern diner. The important choice: white meat (fried chicken and Belgian waffles) or the other white meat (smoked ham and green chile hollandaise eggs with biscuits)? The menu here doesn’t just pay lip service to the South. Pig & a Jelly also serves regional favorites like pork cracklings and beignets with a blueberry lavender jam.
4. Red Iguana
Utahns may not see eye-to-eye on some things, but we can all put politics aside and agree that Red Iguana is king of Mexican in the city. A local favorite since the mid-‘80s, this colorful restaurant has not one but seven varieties of mole on the menu, including a must-try Mole Colaradito with Mexican chocolate, pine nuts and fresh poblano over carnitas. The Cardenas family behind Red Iguana also serves killer Mexican cocktails from a Paloma to a sour-sweet Tamarindo marg.
5. Mom’s Kitchen
Nestled amidst car dealerships on State Street in South Salt Lake, this Taiwanese restaurant is the definition of hole-in-the-wall. An order of Mom’s Dumplings here is the ultimate comfort food come winter. And don’t put on a brave face when it comes to spice; even a 2 or 3 out of 10 on Mom’s heat scale will make you sweat. The menu’s no pushover either; you’ll find everything from pig intestines boiled in blood to bamboo fungus soup—but you can always play it safe with fried rice.
6. Lucky 13 Bar and Grill
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. If you don’t feel like consuming 28 ounces of fresh ground chuck in one sitting, there are many more reasonably sized options, from the Fungus Amoungus to the Pigpen, topped with bacon smoked in-house, ham, cheddar, Swiss and Lucky 13 sauce.
7. The Dodo
There are a lot of reasons to visit this Sugarhouse mainstay, but the most important one is named Ramon. This talented pastry chef has been baking up pies and other desserts at the Dodo since it opened over three decades ago. If you insist on going savory before digging into the signature Toll House pie or a slice of banana cream cheesecake, the Dodo’s known for its stacked turkey sandwiches.
8. Bombay House
Aromas of cumin, turmeric, and cardamom hit before you even set foot inside Bombay House, which prepares many of its items in a tandoor—a clay coal-fired oven—imparting a delicate smoky flavor to meats and flatbreads alike. The latter go far beyond garlic naan, with options ranging from a gluten-free chickpea Channa Roti to the bold Peshawari Naan, stuffed with coconut, raisins, and cashews.
9. Laid Back Poke Shack
This is one of the best places in Utah to get a taste of the cuisine of the Pacific Islands, which have a surprisingly big presence in Salt Lake. Indeed, things are pretty chill at the fast-casual Shack; sidle up to the bar and dream up a bowl of rice, veggies and sustainably sourced fish flown in from the Honolulu Fish Auction. Be sure to try the Kalua Pig, which the Poke Shack hickory smokes and slow roasts in house.
10. The Copper Onion
Billed as an American restaurant, this culinary anchor of downtown SLC is American in the truest sense of the term: a cultural mosaic. The menu sports everything from Italian (Cacio e Pepe with housemade fettuccine) and Spanish (Patatas Bravas) to Indian (Saag Paneer), which isn’t surprising when you consider chef/owner Ryan Lowder’s globetrotting background. A Utah native, Lowder has cooked the world around, from New York to Barcelona. Thankfully, he returned to his roots and we’re all a little more cosmopolitan for it.
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