Downtown Restaurants

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Celebrate special occasions at the best restaurants in Downtown. Our customers recommend Caffe Molise , Bambara and STK - Salt Lake City

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VENETO is a dining experience that brings to life the history, culture, and traditions of a region in Northeastern Italy. It's a warm, enlightening setting that leaves bodies, minds, and spirits nourished through quality, handmade cuisine — best shared in good company, with love.
Our menu honors year-round classical favorites and seasonal specialties from the region of Veneto, with ingredients coming from Italy and the finest local purveyors. But it's the experience around those elements that you won't forget.
Being at VENETO is like being in Amy & Marco's home. It's a warm, inviting environment curated with one-of-a-kind antique European furniture and accessories, from the hundreds-year old Italian sofa in the dining room to the Italian marble in the restrooms. We want you comfortable, relaxed, and immersed in Italian culture as you ponder the menu, soak up new knowledge, and enjoy inspired conversation along the way.

We are MONARCA! A Mexican bistro, we constantly change our menu with our chef new creations as Ceviches, Enchiladas, Steaks and other specialties. Our bar specialize in Tequila and Mezcal, awarded best Restaurant Bar 2023 in Utah, our mixologist always innovating using spices and flavors that hardly can find anywhere else. We are MONARCA, right in heart of Downtown Salt Lake City a few blocks from temple square. Bienvenidos!

Occupying the historic Eagles Building on the corner of 400 South and West Temple street downtown, Caffe Molise opened in 1993 serving lunch and dinner daily. Featuring daily specials for lunch and dinner, with made-to-order appetizers, fresh and imported Italian pastas, main dishes and delectable desserts, we have been a fixture of Salt Lake City for 30 years. Staff favorites include our Ravioli con Zucca, the Arista, and Pappardelle al Sugo.
Peruse our award-winning wine and drinks menus including our seasonal craft cocktails.
When the weather is warm, enjoy our outdoor patio. Seating is limited; we request that guests keep dining to a 2 hour limit. Reservations are recommended; walk-ins are welcome. We are also available for curbside pick-up and gift card purchase. Cheers!

Our menu features Rustic Italian Recipes, Thin Crust Pizzas & Fresh Pastas. Stoneground Italian is located downtown in a second-story loft overlooking the architecturally acclaimed Salt Lake City Public Library. Since opening in 2000, owner Bob McCarthy has been cooking up a dining experience that’s warm, welcoming and firmly planted in his Irish-Italian roots. He takes a simple approach to serving delicious food: always fresh and house-made.
The environment at Stoneground is cool and casual; some describe it as a rustic/urban vibe. You’ll feel comfortable dressed as you are. The window tables have mesmerizing views and are ideal for intimate dining occasions. The outdoor deck seats about 40-people and is the go-to spot for your fair weather celebrations. Park and enter from the rear of the building. Parking is Free. Hope to see you soon!

Aker Restaurant & Lounge

Price: Very Expensive

We a 21+ establishment, valid ID Required. Indulge in a world of culinary sophistication and vibrant nightlife at our upcoming restaurant and bar. Elevate your dining experience with an enticing fusion of upscale cuisine, meticulously crafted cocktails, and a chic ambiance. Immerse yourself in a haven where exceptional flavors meet refined style. Stay tuned for a culinary journey that promises to redefine upscale dining and unforgettable nights out.

Café Trio is an Italian neighborhood restaurant nestled in the East Bench of downtown Salt Lake City.

The Rest

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Contemporary American

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Bodega is the street level Tavern, that offers no frills cocktails in addition to draft beer and shots.
With a reservation, or if allowed admission from the Bartender upstairs, you can experience The Rest. It is a subterranean gem that looks like a bar that Hemingway would have built. Dark wood, taxidermy, old books and plenty of good whiskey. Perfect place for privacy and escaping the world for a minute... Or hours.

Current Fish & Oyster

Current Fish & Oyster features tried and true seafood classics and new tastes, with fisherman-direct freshness. Our Culinary Team creates the best fish dishes from regional America and oysters from around the globe, we are eager to create a memorable contemporary dining experience in a historic atmosphere.

The Melting Pot - Salt Lake City

HOW DO YOU FONDUE? If rich, creamy cheeses and chocolates sound like your kind of scene, grab a few friends and meet for conversation, cocktails and some of the best food you’ve ever experienced. The Melting Pot invented the Art of Fondue just for people like you.

Utah Restaurant Association's 2022 winner for Best Gastropub. We offer a unique twist on new-American cuisine - pulling flavors from Asia and Latin America - and pairing our food with specially curated cocktails and an extensive wine, whiskey, and beer list. Join us in our intimate speakeasy lounge, enjoy a lively atmosphere on our main floor, or bask on our cozy patio. Open from 5:00p to 1:00a with live music seven days a week, plus our special brunch menu Saturday and Sunday from 11a to 3:30p.

BTG Wine Bar is currently OPEN for in-house service every day from 5 P.M. Seating is limited, reservations are recommended. We are also available for curbside pick-up and gift card purchase from 5 P.M. daily. Patrons must be 21 and older with a valid I.D.

Lupessa

Price: Very Expensive

Thank you for considering Lupessa, formerly Italian Graffiti, for your dining experience! For seamless reservations, kindly visit our website at Lupessa.com. We look forward to hosting you and creating delightful memories together.
Savor both the hunt and the gather and feast on the inspired cuisine from our modern kitchen. Let your eyes, mouth, and spirit rejoice in the whimsical forest of Lupessa!

Blue Iguana - Salt Lake City

Great budget-friendly spot

Purchased from the Red Iguana family in 1998, the Blue Iguana Restaurant has provided patrons with delicious, authentic Mexican food for over two decades. From day one, the only goal for Blue Iguana was to create a menu rich with traditional, old-world recipes while pushing the culinary envelope and creating new, one-of-a-kind Mexican cuisine.
Trained by the culinary artists of Chihuahua, our head chef, Chef Castillo, cooks up some of the most mouth-watering and unexpected Mexican cuisine outside of his homeland. After he learned closely guarded recipes created in the tradition of generations-old Aztec cuisine, Chef Castillo began applying these techniques to create everything from classic Mexican dishes to modern cuisine.
Our restaurant is warm, inviting, family-friendly, and full of energy. Dining at the Blue Iguana is more than a meal—it’s a journey back in time to the tastes and sounds of old-world Mexico.

Avenues Proper Restaurant & Publick House

Price: Moderate

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Contemporary American

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4.6

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Gastropub with on-site brewery featuring Contemporary American cuisine. A rotating selection of house-brewed beers are complimented by large list of draft and bottled beer from the many great breweries in Utah. The food menu changes often based on the seasonal availability of products from local and regional farmers and ranchers.

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Adam
Utah •4 reviews
5.0
Dined 1 day ago
It was literally one of the best dining experiences of our lives! The service was impeccable, not to mention so perfectly personalized and endearing. Every staff member seemed concerned with every guest and every table. We started off with one of their signature cocktails and the carpaccio. I got the risotto with white truffles and my wife got the zucchini gnocchi. The carpaccio melted in your mouth and my wife loved the gnocchi but the star of the dinner was the risotto and yes I paid over one hundred dollars for Arborio , but it was not only the best risotto I’ve ever had but one of the best meals I’ve ever eaten. Five stars for the entire experience.
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Matteo Ristorante ItalianoPrice: Expensive• Italian• Salt Lake City
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CharlesVIP
Utah •51 reviews
5.0
Dined 3 days ago
Our waiter/bar tender always guides us to the best selections of food and drink
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The Capital Grille - Salt Lake CityPrice: Very Expensive• Steakhouse• Salt Lake City
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Lori
Idaho •7 reviews
5.0
Dined 3 days ago
What a find! The six of us enjoyed a fabulous meal in a cozy nook. Favorites were the Brussels sprouts, the cheese plate, the beet salad, and the trout. Definitely a do over!
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EvaPrice: Moderate• Tapas / Small Plates• Salt Lake City
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KatherineVIP
Utah •45 reviews
5.0
Dined 3 days ago
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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BambaraPrice: Very Expensive• Modern European• Downtown
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Loyal B
Utah •1 review
5.0
Dined 6 days ago
Awesome server named Jewel. Great food, beautiful atmosphere, nice music… it was perfect! Only thing, the Tomato Basil Soup was a little salty, everything else was amazing!
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Caffe MolisePrice: Expensive• Italian• Downtown
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Cradled by the Wasatch Mountains to the east and north, Salt Lake City offers a vibrant nightlife and ample opportunities to ski, hike, bike, explore canyons and enjoy annual festivals. Eat heartily to keep up your energy for all these activities by making your way downtown to sample American classics, bar-and-grill favorites, vegetarian dishes and culinary offerings from all corners of the globe. Treat yourself to high-end Japanese or Mexican cuisine or grab a few scoops of Aggie blue mint ice cream after seeing a show. Misconceptions abound about Utah's liquor laws; in reality, it's easy to enjoy a drink in Salt Lake City as more microbreweries and independent bars are opening all the time. Public transportation is available downtown if you don't want to deal with parking.

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Celebrate special occasion at the best restaurants in Downtown. Our customers recommend Caffe Molise, Bambara and STK - Salt Lake City

As of 23 Dec 2024 there are 32 restaurants in Downtown. Filter by ‘outdoor dining’, ‘romantic’ or ‘dog friendly’.

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