Best Lunch Restaurants in Downtown

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AmericanItalianSteakhouseSeafoodFrenchIndian

Regions

Salt Lake City

Areas

BountifulDowntownHolladay / Midvale / Sandy / UnionMurraySalt Lake City

Top Rated

CharmingFancyGood for business mealsGood for groupsGood for special occasionsGreat for brunch

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All dining options

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Takeaway only

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BarCounterStandardHigh TopOutdoor

Accessibility

Gender-neutral toiletWheelchair access

40 restaurants available nearby

1. Monarca

4.4

Awesome(467)

€€€€Price: Moderate

• Mexican • Downtown

Booked 8 times today

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!

2. Ivy & Varley

4.2

Awesome(892)

€€€€Price: Expensive

• American • Salt Lake City

Booked 8 times today

Located in the heart of Salt Lake City, Ivy & Varley are a duo of a modern American bar and restaurant that offers guests an eclectic cuisine. Ivy & Varley boast some of the most unforgettable atmospheres in the city, including the largest outdoor patio that downtown has to offer. Ivy & Varley are 21+ establishments.

3. Bambara

4.3

Awesome(3048)

€€€€Price: Very Expensive

• Modern European • Downtown

Booked 29 times today

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.

4. Caffe Molise

4.7

Exceptional(3516)

€€€€Price: Expensive

• Italian • Downtown

Booked 44 times today

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!

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5. Squatters Pub - Salt Lake City

4.6

Exceptional(180)

€€€€Price: Moderate

• Pub • Downtown

Booked 2 times today

Since 1989, Salt Lake’s original brew pub has been serving up award-winning beers along side locally-sourced and sustainably-focused menu for lunch dinner and weekend brunch. Built in an abandoned hotel that sits in the heart of downtown, Squatters Pub Brewery has been a local favorite for over 35 years. Pair your meal with award winning local craft beers from our on-site brewery, or something from our full wine and cocktail list. Nothing is more important than the health and wellness of our community. Whether you dine in with us or order to-go, we are committed to safely providing you with great craft beers and freshly-prepared meals. If you are looking to book a table with more than 9 guests, please contact the restaurant directly and our manager will help accommodate. You can expect the highest safety measures to be strictly followed during your experience with us.

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6. The Capital Grille - Salt Lake City

4.9

Exceptional(613)

€€€€Price: Very Expensive

• Steakhouse • Salt Lake City

Booked 33 times today

Make it a day to remember. From birthdays and anniversaries to professional milestones, we aim to make every gathering special at The Capital Grille. Open seven days a week, The Capital Grille is best known for our expertly prepared steaks, which are dry aged in house for 18 to 24 days and then hand-cut by our restaurant's on-premise butcher. The Capital Grille's wine list features more than 350 selections, and its floor-to-ceiling wine kiosk regularly houses 3,500 - 5,000 bottles. Reservations are recommended but not required. For more information, please visit our website. We look forward to delighting you.

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7. Spencer's For Steaks and Chops

4.4

Awesome(1454)

€€€€Price: Moderate

• Unspecified • Downtown

Booked 19 times today

Spencer's is one of Salt Lake City's oldest steakhouses that continue to deliver contemporary dishes that surprise the locals featuring Prime steaks. Whether it's to unwind after a long day in the lounge with colleagues over locally crafted beers or to enjoy an evening dinner with friends and family - guests will enjoy signature steaks and seafood, classically inspired cocktails and an extensive selection of wines by the glass.A handsomely appointed private dining room is available for parties up to 35 guests and is perfectly suited for business meetings, company functions and special personal celebrations.

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8. The Melting Pot - Salt Lake City

4.6

Exceptional(358)

€€€€Price: Expensive

• Fondue • Downtown

Booked 40 times today

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.

9. HandoSake Sushi

4.6

Exceptional(27)

€€€€Price: Expensive

• Sushi • Downtown

Booked 7 times today

Welcome! HandoSake is a Japanese handroll bar restaurant, specializing in temaki sushi, which are traditionally known as "hand rolls". Counter service dining, where sushi chef's hand the rolls directly to you, for the freshest experience possible! Location in the heart of downtown Salt Lake City on 222 S Main St, we are walking distance from popular hotels, convention center, nightlife, and the Delta Center. These delicious, warm, and crunchy hand-sized "rolls" melt in your mouth.! HandoSake offers a full bar menu, great atmosphere, and ability to host private party functions. Book a reservation now to experience simply great sushi handrolls.

A photo of Blue Iguana - Salt Lake City restaurant

10. Blue Iguana - Salt Lake City

4.7

Exceptional(650)

€€€€Price: Moderate

• Mexican • Downtown

Booked 47 times today

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.

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Kristine
Utah •19 reviews
5.0
Dined 1 day ago
Better than I remembered. Had gnocchi with spicy sausage. Appetizer was small scallops with a kind of lemoncello sauce. Service was good and friendly. All in a cool building.
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Caffe MolisePrice: Expensive• Italian• Downtown
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4.7
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RachelVIP
Utah •8 reviews
5.0
Dined 3 days ago
Our server was beyond amazing. She was cheerful, informative, professional, and took initiative to make sure our order arrived with enough time to leave for our show following dinner. Additionally, all of the dishes (and beverages) we ordered were absolutely fantastic. It’s clear this restaurant knows what it’s doing, has good leadership, and the staff is happy. We’ll done, guys 👏
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BambaraPrice: Very Expensive• Modern European• Downtown
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4.3
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JulieVIP
Utah •274 reviews
5.0
Dined on 29 Jan 2025
nice place, good food and great service-we enjoyed and will return!
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Ivy & VarleyPrice: Expensive• American• Salt Lake City
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4.2
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ConnorVIP
Atlanta •2 reviews
4.0
Dined on 23 Jan 2025
Great food- tasty. Service was slow or disorganized. We still had a good time overall
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MonarcaPrice: Moderate• Mexican• Downtown
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4.4
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OpenTable DinerVIP
Utah •18 reviews
5.0
Dined on 16 Oct 2022
Great service! Good times. Excellent place.
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Squatters Pub - Salt Lake CityPrice: Moderate• Pub• Downtown
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4.6

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