Bambara

4.4

3027 Reviews

$50 and over

Modern European

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2 people

30 Dec 2024

19:00

Booked 33 times today

Experiences are available.

Good for special occasions
Fancy
Good for business meals

Bambara, located within the vibrant Kimpton Hotel Monaco Salt Lake City, is a modern bistro renowned for its impeccable service and stylish ambiance. Since its inception and through the extensive renovation and re-haul this year, Bambara continues to set the tone for the Salt Lake culinary landscape, consistently ranking as one of the best places to dine.
An ideal choice for both hotel guests and devoted locals, Bambara offers the ideal setting for celebrating cherished moments with loved ones, indulging with friends, dining with colleagues, or seeking a pre/post-theater bite. Nestled in a historically significant bank lobby adorned with original arched 10ft windows, this centrally located restaurant boasts a seasonal rotation of dishes that celebrate the local bounty of fish, game, and vegetable.

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Additional information

Dining style
Casual Elegant
Price
$50 and over
Cuisines
Modern European, Contemporary American, Bistro
Hours of Operation
Breakfast Mon–Fri 7:00 am–10:00 am Brunch Sat, Sun 7:00 am–2:00 pm Lunch Mon–Fri 11:00 am–2:00 pm Dinner Mon–Thu, Sun 5:00 pm–9:00 pm Fri, Sat 5:00 pm–10:00 pm
Phone number
(801) 363-5454
Website
http://www.bambara-slc.com/
Payment Options
AMEX, Diners Club, Discover, Mastercard, Visa
Dress code
Business Casual
Catering
Have the place to yourself for an unforgettable evening with 180 of your closest friends or colleagues. If your soirée requires a longer guest list, we also have access to three meeting spaces at the adjacent Hotel Monaco, with more than 3,100 square feet ranging from the 14-seat Tokyo Boardroom to the Paris Ballroom, with seating for 225. For more information or to book your event, email Tommy.Girrbach@bambara-slc.com, or fill out the form below.
Private party facilities
Bambara offers 4 elegantly appointed separate rooms for holding business meetings or receptions. They can accommodate groups of 12 – 220.
Private party contact
Bambara Restaurant : (801) 363-5454

Location
202 S Main St, Salt Lake City, UT 84101
Area
Downtown
Cross Street
200 South
Parking details
Street parking; valet service that is discounted with validation.
Public transit
TRAX stop on Main Street Between 200-300 SouthUTA Bus Stop on 200 South at Main Street
Additional
Gluten-free Options

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Experiences

New Years Eve at Bambara
US$140.00 per person
31 Dec 2024 only
Join us for New Year's Eve at Bambara! Enjoy a special Prix Fixe menu crafted by Chef JV. The menu begins at $140.00 per person with additional add-ons available, such as truffle or caviar. Enjoy the Sommelier's selected wine pairings for an additional $60.00 per person. You will not want to miss out on this evening!

Popular dishes

House Milk RollsUS$10.00
Seasonal compound butter / evoo / maldon salt
Prime Utah Beef TartareUS$19.00
House ricotta / calabrian kumquat marmalade / pickled mustard seeds / cured egg yolk / potato chips
Blue Cheese Potato ChipsUS$11.00
Blue cheese & jack cheese blend / harissa spice / chives
Intermountain Gourmet Mushrooms TartineUS$17.00
House ricotta / pickled mustard seeds / pickled mushrooms / seasoned crispy bits / petite greens / LEAVITY bread
Roasted BeetsUS$13.00
Sesame vinaigrette / black sesame puree / horseradish yogurt / sunflower beet greens salsa verde
Apple Greens SaladUS$16.00
Charred apple vinaigrette / Beehive smoked cheddar / Lucy apples / pumpkin seed gremolata
Kohlrabi CaesarUS$13.00
Shaved parm / cured egg yolk / seasoned crispy bits / herbs
Puffy PotatoesUS$12.00
Parm / fried egg aioli; add caviar MP – add shaved winter truffle MP
Shrimp al AjilloUS$19.00
Lobster butter / pepper crunch / seasoned crispy bits / lemon / LEAVITY grilled bread
Duck Confit CroquettesUS$16.00
Smoked onion mustard emulsion / Rockhill sheese / herbs
Tuna CrudoUS$21.00
Cold smoked Tuna / kumquats / marcona /chili citrus / citrus supremes
Smoked Trout DipUS$17.00
Smoked trout roe / grilled bread
Cheese BoardUS$21.00
Selection of local cheeses / nuts / mustard / honeycomb / grilled bread
Charcuterie and Cheese BoardUS$29.00
Selection of local cheeses and house meats / nuts / mustard / honeycomb / grilled bread

Main

Pappardelle PastaUS$35.00
Local elk bolognese / cured egg yolk / Rockhill Cheese / herbs
GnocchiUS$29.00
Black garlic cream / guanciale / mushrooms / herbs / seasoned crispy bits / belper knolle
DuckUS$39.00
Coriander dust / duck foie jus / burnt honey / figs / brown butter celery root puree
24hr Wagyu Short RibsUS$49.00
Fregola / charred greens / sofrito / piquillo peppers / black garlic demi
Some Utah Ranch Prime Beef TenderloinUS$61.00
Puffy potatoes / braised onion / bordelaise
Elk LoinUS$45.00
Cardamom port reduction / carrots / scallion pepita agrodolce
ScallopsUS$41.00
Parsley lemongrass / romanesco / calabrian kumquat marm / marcona
HalibutUS$42.00
Fennel broth / dill emulsion / sunchoke chips / pickled cipollini
Idaho TroutUS$36.00
Trout schnitzel / n'duja gribiche / meuniere sauce / fine herb salad
Piedmontese TomahawkUS$0.00
Black garlic jus / choice of a side
- MPUS$0.00

Sides

Charred Baby CarrotsUS$13.00
Vadouvan spice / garlic dill yogurt / carrot sorghum jus / pepita herb salsa
Intermountain Gourmet Mushroom RagoutUS$15.00
Crème fraiche / verjus / seasoned crispy bits / herbs
Confit PotatoesUS$11.00
Chili citrus / piquillo peppers / sofrito / fine herbs

Sparkling

Redentore Prosecco, Veneto, ItalyUS$12.00
- GlsUS$12.00
- BtlUS$60.00
Chandon Brut, Napa Valley, CaliforniaUS$15.00
- GlsUS$15.00
- BtlUS$75.00
Bouvet Brut Rose, Loire, FranceUS$14.00
- GlsUS$14.00
- BtlUS$70.00

Wines by the Glass

White

Lange Pinot Gris, Willamette Valley, OregonUS$14.00
- GlsUS$14.00
- BtlUS$70.00
Tangent Albarino, Edna Valley, CaliforniaUS$11.00
- GlsUS$11.00
- BtlUS$55.00
Hermann Moser 'Per Due' Grüner Veltliner, Kremstal, AustriaUS$13.00
- GlsUS$13.00
- BtlUS$65.00
Whitehaven Sauvignon Blanc, Marlborough, New ZealandUS$14.00
- GlsUS$14.00
- BtlUS$70.00
Jean Reverdy Sancerre, Loire, FranceUS$18.00
- GlsUS$18.00
- BtlUS$90.00
Deloach Chardonnay, Russian River Valley, CaliforniaUS$15.00
- GlsUS$15.00
- BtlUS$75.00
Albert Bichot Macon Villages Chardonnay, Burgundy, FranceUS$14.00
- GlsUS$14.00
- BtlUS$70.00

Rosé

Guigal Côtes du Rhône, Rhône, FranceUS$14.00
- GlsUS$14.00
- BtlUS$70.00

Red

Piattelli 'Grand Reserve' Malbec, Mendoza, ArgentinaUS$12.00
- GlsUS$12.00
- BtlUS$60.00
Routestock Pinot Noir, Sonoma County, CaliforniaUS$16.00
- GlsUS$16.00
- BtlUS$80.00
Parducci 'True Grit' Cabernet Sauvignon, Columbia Valley, WashingtonUS$15.00
- GlsUS$15.00
- BtlUS$75.00
Guigal Côtes du Rhône, Rhône, FranceUS$14.00
- GlsUS$14.00
- BtlUS$70.00
Villa Antinori Toscana, Tuscany, ItalyUS$13.00
- GlsUS$13.00
- BtlUS$65.00
Mouton Cadet Bordeaux, Bordeaux, FranceUS$12.00
- GlsUS$12.00
- BtlUS$60.00
Louis Latour Bourgogne, Burgundy, FranceUS$18.00
- GlsUS$18.00
- BtlUS$90.00
BV Cabernet Sauvignon, Napa Valley, CaliforniaUS$20.00
- GlsUS$20.00
- BtlUS$100.00

Beverages of Quality

Beer

Draft

Bohemian Czech Style Pilsner, UTUS$7.00
Uinta Cut Throat Pale Ale, UTUS$7.00
Epic Lunar Transit, UTUS$8.00
Roosters Chocolate Stout, UTUS$8.00
Wasatch Evo Amber Ale, UTUS$8.00

Can/Bottle

Pilsner

Stella Artois, BEUS$8.00

Lager

Bud Light, MOUS$6.00
Miller High Life, WIUS$6.00

Blonde

Kitos, UTUS$7.00
Melvin 'Killer Bees,' WYUS$7.00

IPA

Uinta 'Hazy Nosh,' UTUS$7.00

Dunkel Lager

Negra Modelo, MXUS$8.00

Cherny Bock

Bohemian Cherny Bock, UTUS$7.00

Non-Alcoholic

Athletic Lite, CTUS$6.00
Athletic IPA, CTUS$6.00

Craft Cocktails

The Wandering PoetUS$18.00
fords gin, luxardo, genepy, lemon
Hi, HoneyUS$18.00
wahaka mezcal, hibiscus liqueur, lemon, honey
Sons of CinnamonUS$18.00
bushmills irish whiskey, coffee vermouth, cinnamon bark simple, mole chocolate bitters
Salt City ClassicUS$18.00
uncle nearest whiskey, local salt, demerara sugar, infinity bitters
Tequila TemptressUS$18.00
blanco tequila, pomegranate, spiced cranberry simple, grapefruit, topped with soda water
Pear of AmigosUS$18.00
elijah craig bourbon, casamigos reposado tequila, domaine de canton, spiced pear, cinnamon bark simple, lemon
Thyme & DimensionUS$18.00
blanche d'armagnac, st germain, thyme simple, grapefruit topped with champagne
The Velveteen RabbitUS$18.00
ketel one vodka, crème de violette, velvet falernum, lemon simple, topped with sparkling grapefruit

Zero Proof

Pomeberry Punch
pomegranate, lime, cranberry, ginger beer
It's Winter Thyme
grapefruit, thyme, lime, soda water
Lavender Earl
earl gray, lavender, honey, lemon

What 3,027 people are saying

Overall ratings and reviews

Reviews can only be made by diners who have eaten at this restaurant

4.4

4.4 based on recent ratings

4.3Food
4.5Service
4.5Ambience
4Value

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Review summary

AI-generated from verified diner reviews

Bambara offers a delightful dining experience with "excellent service" and a "great atmosphere." Guests rave about the "delicious food," particularly the halibut and elk. The restaurant is known for its creative menu and attentive staff, making it perfect for special occasions or a casual night out.

3,027 Reviews

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Dan
Salt Lake City
2 reviews
3.0
2 reviews
Dined 1 day ago
1. Overall 3
2. Food 3
3. Service 4
4. Ambience 5
Steak was dry and tasteless at medium temperature, I requested medium rare, potatoes were a little soggy, Irish coffee was decent, cappuccino was great, croissant sandwich was above average.
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keith
Jackson Hole
19 reviews
5.0
19 reviews
Dined 4 days ago
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
A unique experience. They only do a buffet on Christmas Day and it was amazing. So fun to get to try so many of their wonderful dishes. The Cauliflower Vichysoise soup was excellent as was the beets and the Brussels sprouts. I do hope they continue this tradition of offering a buffet of all of their famous dishes once a year on Christmas Day.
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Adam
Glasgow
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined 4 days ago
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
This was the Christmas day buffet so we weren’t having anything from the standard menu but everything overall was exquisite! Definitely going to come back for a regular experience.
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Gavin
San Diego
1 review
4.0
1 review
Dined 5 days ago
1. Overall 4
2. Food 3
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Went for Christmas brunch. Our server Dylan was delightful and everyone was so friendly! However, the fish sat and was overcooked, and if you didn't put horseradish on the prime rib, it tasted or nothing. Very glad they had shrimp, crab, oysters, and a charcuterie board. Most of my meal ended up being that. Sides were fine but lacked seasoning. Was it worth the $100 per person? No. Will I go back for a regular dining service to give it another shot? More than likely.
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caleb
VIP
Hawaii
1 review
3.0
1 review
Dined 5 days ago
1. Overall 3
2. Food 1
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 3
Buffet was not good. Mostly bland and cold even in warming trays. Prime rib was exceptional rare and the protein options were very limited.
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Michele
Salt Lake City
3 reviews
1.0
3 reviews
Dined 6 days ago
1. Overall 1
2. Food 3
3. Service 2
4. Ambience 1
This used to be a lovely restaurant but for some reason they have remodeled it to destroy the beautiful atmosphere it used to have. It has a very basic diner feel with no atmosphere. Menu is not interesting. One of us ordered steak and ordered it medium rare and it was almost well done. We went for a holiday lunch and there was not a single decoration. Surprising for a hotel restaurant. Although we made a reservation we were informed soon after we sat down that the kitchen was about to close and it was clear they wanted us to clear out. Would not go back and would not recommend.
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Colleen
Salt Lake City
17 reviews
1.0
17 reviews
Dined 7 days ago
1. Overall 1
2. Food 1
3. Service 3
4. Ambience 3
It's been a year since I've been to this restaurant. In the past has been outstanding but seems to have declined. Food took an hour to arrive and was cold when it came. Even then, the dishes were not anything to mention. Not worth the cost. Our waitress was the only good point. She kept us informed, apologized for delays, attempted to make it up. At the end of the night we were just glad to get out of there. Disappointing overall. This has been a good place to go after attending the ballet as it is right across the street. Won't be back.
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Elena
Salt Lake City
5 reviews
2.0
5 reviews
Dined on 20 December 2024
1. Overall 2
2. Food 1
3. Service 1
4. Ambience 2
Limited food variety. Server treated me like she was doing me a favor that she was serving us. I asked if she can help me and she said that she was going to another table, however she stopped to help me. I looked at her and asked for what I needed. They didn’t fill our water glasses as well. The place has a funny smell and looks more like a cheap fast food restaurant and not what Bambara was. They had at best 20 people in the entire restaurant that were having lunch. Bambara was a favorite and not anymore. Scratched from the restaurant list that we would like to go. So disappointing.
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Katherine
VIP
Salt Lake City
45 reviews
5.0
45 reviews
Dined on 20 December 2024
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
We have enjoyed Bambara for many years. Our server was excellent. Our favorite dishes last night were the Shrimp al Ajillo and the Sticky Toffee Pudding, recommend!
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Kate
Salt Lake City
2 reviews
2.0
2 reviews
Dined on 19 December 2024
1. Overall 2
2. Food 3
3. Service 2
4. Ambience 4
We’ve dined here in the past and always been quite pleased. Had a holiday gathering last night with nine total. Food was mediocre and overpriced, and one friend watched us all eat bc they forgot her order. They did comp her meal which helped. Too bad… we were really looking forward to a great evening with friends. Won’t go back for a while.
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FAQs

Bambara offers takeout which you can order by calling the restaurant at (801) 363-5454.

Bambara is rated 4.4 stars by 3027 OpenTable diners.

Yes, you can generally book this restaurant by choosing the date, time and party size on OpenTable.

Make a booking

2 people

30 Dec 2024

19:00

Booked 33 times today

Experiences are available.

Order delivery or takeout

202 S Main St, Salt Lake City, UT 84101

Additional information

Cross Street
200 South
Area
Downtown
Hours of Operation
Breakfast Mon–Fri 7:00 am–10:00 am Brunch Sat, Sun 7:00 am–2:00 pm Lunch Mon–Fri 11:00 am–2:00 pm Dinner Mon–Thu, Sun 5:00 pm–9:00 pm Fri, Sat 5:00 pm–10:00 pm
Price
$50 and over
Cuisines
Modern European, Contemporary American, Bistro
Dining style
Casual Elegant
Dress code
Business Casual
Parking details
Street parking; valet service that is discounted with validation.
Public transit
TRAX stop on Main Street Between 200-300 SouthUTA Bus Stop on 200 South at Main Street
Payment Options
AMEX, Diners Club, Discover, Mastercard, Visa
Additional
Gluten-free Options

Website
http://www.bambara-slc.com/
Phone number
(801) 363-5454
Catering
Have the place to yourself for an unforgettable evening with 180 of your closest friends or colleagues. If your soirée requires a longer guest list, we also have access to three meeting spaces at the adjacent Hotel Monaco, with more than 3,100 square feet ranging from the 14-seat Tokyo Boardroom to the Paris Ballroom, with seating for 225. For more information or to book your event, email Tommy.Girrbach@bambara-slc.com, or fill out the form below.
Private party facilities
Bambara offers 4 elegantly appointed separate rooms for holding business meetings or receptions. They can accommodate groups of 12 – 220.
Private party contact
Bambara Restaurant : (801) 363-5454

Bambara

Make a booking

Order delivery or takeout

Private dining

Additional information

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New Years Eve at Bambara

Filet Mignon

Blue Cheese Potato Chips

Scallops

Starters

House Milk RollsUS$10.00

Prime Utah Beef TartareUS$19.00

Blue Cheese Potato ChipsUS$11.00

Intermountain Gourmet Mushrooms TartineUS$17.00

Roasted BeetsUS$13.00

Apple Greens SaladUS$16.00

Kohlrabi CaesarUS$13.00

Puffy PotatoesUS$12.00

Shrimp al AjilloUS$19.00

Duck Confit CroquettesUS$16.00

Tuna CrudoUS$21.00

Smoked Trout DipUS$17.00

Cheese BoardUS$21.00

Charcuterie and Cheese BoardUS$29.00

Main

Pappardelle PastaUS$35.00

GnocchiUS$29.00

DuckUS$39.00

24hr Wagyu Short RibsUS$49.00

Some Utah Ranch Prime Beef TenderloinUS$61.00

Elk LoinUS$45.00

ScallopsUS$41.00

HalibutUS$42.00

Idaho TroutUS$36.00

Piedmontese TomahawkUS$0.00

Sides

Charred Baby CarrotsUS$13.00

Intermountain Gourmet Mushroom RagoutUS$15.00

Confit PotatoesUS$11.00

Sparkling

Redentore Prosecco, Veneto, ItalyUS$12.00

Chandon Brut, Napa Valley, CaliforniaUS$15.00

Bouvet Brut Rose, Loire, FranceUS$14.00

Wines by the Glass

White

Lange Pinot Gris, Willamette Valley, OregonUS$14.00

Tangent Albarino, Edna Valley, CaliforniaUS$11.00

Hermann Moser 'Per Due' Grüner Veltliner, Kremstal, AustriaUS$13.00

Whitehaven Sauvignon Blanc, Marlborough, New ZealandUS$14.00

Jean Reverdy Sancerre, Loire, FranceUS$18.00

Deloach Chardonnay, Russian River Valley, CaliforniaUS$15.00

Albert Bichot Macon Villages Chardonnay, Burgundy, FranceUS$14.00

Rosé

Guigal Côtes du Rhône, Rhône, FranceUS$14.00

Red

Piattelli 'Grand Reserve' Malbec, Mendoza, ArgentinaUS$12.00

Routestock Pinot Noir, Sonoma County, CaliforniaUS$16.00

Parducci 'True Grit' Cabernet Sauvignon, Columbia Valley, WashingtonUS$15.00

Guigal Côtes du Rhône, Rhône, FranceUS$14.00

Villa Antinori Toscana, Tuscany, ItalyUS$13.00

Mouton Cadet Bordeaux, Bordeaux, FranceUS$12.00

Louis Latour Bourgogne, Burgundy, FranceUS$18.00

BV Cabernet Sauvignon, Napa Valley, CaliforniaUS$20.00

Beverages of Quality

Beer

Draft

Bohemian Czech Style Pilsner, UTUS$7.00

Uinta Cut Throat Pale Ale, UTUS$7.00

Epic Lunar Transit, UTUS$8.00

Roosters Chocolate Stout, UTUS$8.00

Wasatch Evo Amber Ale, UTUS$8.00

Can/Bottle

Pilsner

Stella Artois, BEUS$8.00

Lager

Bud Light, MOUS$6.00

Miller High Life, WIUS$6.00

Blonde