Salt Lake Restaurants
Over the past decade, Salt Lake has become a legitimate destination for food lovers, with award-winning restaurants, minimalist cafés, and trendy bars. In this mountain-ringed city, you can taste flavors from all over the world, sample small plates, or share family portions in every neighborhood.
From avant-garde cuisine to comfort classics, savor local ingredients and find your next favorite meal in the city. And while we’re proud of our acclaimed restaurants and ambient spaces, there are also a myriad of tasty choices for folks on the go and budget-minded travelers as well.
Yes, you can get a drink in Salt Lake. If you've heard things about the liquor laws in Salt Lake and Utah, you might be surprised to find out that it's as easy to get a drink here as just about anywhere else — if you're of legal drinking age.
Flavors & Spices
New Restaurant Openings
Salt Lake City is never one to rest on its laurels when it comes to food and drink, and the last three months…
Fine Dining
Upscale dining options can be found in a variety of locations across the Salt Lake Valley, from downtown to…
Romantic
When you want to have a special night out with your favorite person, Salt Lake has a wide selection of…
Outdoor Seating
The mountain ranges that surround Salt Lake combined with a vibrant city scene give Salt Lake some amazing…
Food Trucks
If you're at an outdoor concert, a festival, summertime Food Truck Thursdays at the Gallivan Center, or a…
Take Out & Delivery
With COVID-19 and the closure of inside or patio dining, restaurants in Salt Lake County are now limited to…
Kid Friendly
Salt Lake is known to be a family-friendly place and our restaurants are no different. While you can take your…
Ice Cream & Desserts
Your time in Salt Lake might be short, so eat dessert first! You will find delicate or decadent baked goods…
Mexican
When the pioneers first settled in Salt Lake it was part of Mexico so it's no wonder you can find great…
Italian
Italian cuisine runs the gamut from casual eateries to upscale fine dining, classic traditional dishes to…
Breakfast & Brunch
There are few things more frustrating than waking up hungry, in a new city and trying to pinpoint a great…
American & Burgers
There's a wide variety available when you are looking to make your next meal American and burgers and Salt…
Sushi
Salt Lake might seem a little land-locked for great sushi, but you'll be missing out on some amazing…
Vegan / Vegetarian
Maybe you're not vegan but tonight you are because Salt Lake has so many good vegetarian or vegan options…
BBQ
Smoked or saucy, Salt Lake has a variety of BBQ options to meet your expectations. We know the great debate…
Thai
If you are looking to find the perfect place for your next pad thai or green curry, or maybe you want to try…
Breweries & Microbreweries
Salt Lake isn’t typically thought of as the epicenter of beer, but on your next visit you may be…
Distilleries
Microbreweries & Distilleries in Salt Lake
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Frequently Asked Questions
Get answers to some of Salt Lake City's frequently asked questions below. Check out more FAQs.
COVID-19
Are masks required?
No, however some locations and businesses may require a mask be worn on their premises. There is no current mandate from the state of Utah or Salt Lake county. Please have a mask available and follow signage for those places that may require one.
The Salt Lake County Health Director recommends, regardless of vaccination status or past COVID-19 infection, to wear well-fitting masks when indoors (or queueing outdoors) in public. For optimal protection, Dr. Dunn recommends wearing respirators, such as KN95s, instead of cloth masks, if possible.
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Do restaurants have dine-in available?
Most restaurants are open, with takeout, curbside pickup, or delivery options. Many establishments have dine-in or patio services and are following the health precaution guidelines set by the State of Utah. Salt Lake City recently expanded regulations to allow restaurants and bars to create more or grow existing outside dining areas in off-street parking and private yards.
Which restaurants are offering takeout or delivery?
You can search for restaurants by cuisine and location and see their websites for specific information on our site or the SLC Downtown Alliance lists restaurants all on one page with their status.