Diners' Choice: Best Ambiance restaurants in Salt Lake City

OpenTable

Updated December 05, 2024

Looking for restaurants with the best ambiance in Salt Lake City? You’re in the right place. Each month, OpenTable analyzes nearly 2 million global diner reviews from the past four months. We sort the results by location and category to help you discover new favorite restaurants. It's a great partnership: you reserve, eat, and review. We listen...and deliver the results for all to benefit. Enjoy!

Log Haven

4.8

4.8 (4162)

$50 and over

Contemporary American

Holladay / Midvale / Sandy / Union

About the restaurant

Log Haven, long synonymous with wildflowers, waterfalls and fine canyon dining, is located in a historic log mansion in the Wasatch National Forest, minutes from downtown Salt Lake City. Named "Top 10 Romantic Restaurants in the U.S." by USA Today and America's Most Scenic Restaurants (as featured in Forbes)! Consistently honored with the most national and local awards in the industry: Best Utah Restaurant, Best Salt Lake Restaurant, Wine Spectator Award of Excellence, and the coveted Hall of Fame Award. “This is the highest honor we can give a restaurant in Utah. It means that besides having great food, terrific ambiance and passionate people, something magical has happened to make this restaurant so consistently excellent on all fronts that it thrives as an inspiration to everyone in the business.” -Salt Lake Magazine

Top review

CelesteVIP

Dined 4 days ago

We had a wonderful dinner at Log Haven! I had the filet and it was delicious and so tender. My husband had the shrimp and said it was really good and full of flavor! We had the maple crème brûlée and highly recommend it. The service was great and the restaurant is so cozy and nice!

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Popular dish

Warm French Chocolate Cake

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Korean Fried Cauliflower

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Seared Beef Tenderloin

Kimi's Chop & Oyster House

4.7

4.7 (1582)

$31 to $50

Seafood

Holladay / Midvale / Sandy / Union

About the restaurant

WE HAVE MOVED! OUR NEW LOCATION IS 4699 S HIGHLAND DRIVE, SLC, UT.

SLC's most glamorous, sexy and taste bud tantalizing restaurant has elevated their experience. Tear drop chandeliers, off-white banquettes, a mixture of velvet and sherpa chairs in the lounge and bar area create an ultra hip vibe for those who like to sit in the buzz !! For those who'd rather have a more quiet and romantic experience, the upstairs offers a more tranquil setting while overlooking the vibrance below. The other dining rooms offer either fireplace ambiance or Mt Olympus views! Our private rooms host up to 10, 20, 24 and 58 guests respectively. Our privately enclosed backyard patio overlooks Mt Olympus and features fire-pit seating!

Chef Matt's flavorful, hearty cuisine is as beautiful to look at as it is to savor! Local favorites include Chanterelle Mushroom Soup, Toast Smögen and Crispy Fried Chicken!

Due to the more formal and intimate nature of the ambiance, we welcome children 4 and over. NO INFANTS.

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NitinVIP

Dined 5 days ago

Reliability good with excellent food and a wonderful ambience especially in the central area around the bar. Everything on the menu is excellent.

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The Rest

4.6

4.6 (1028)

$50 and over

Contemporary American

Downtown

About the restaurant

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.

Top review

Brad

Dined on Dec 12, 2024

Service, ambiance, food, drinks, staff and music all just amazing.

Nona Bistro

4.3

4.3 (139)

$31 to $50

American

Salt Lake City

About the restaurant

PLEASE NOTE: as we are primarily a patio restaurant, in the event of weather, we are unable to guarantee inside seating for outside reservations. we do cancel reservations after 10 minute grace period (please call if you’re running behind).

A backyard oasis
sister restaurant to the popular 9th and 9th pizzeria, nono, nona is a backyard oasis set behind a classic bungalow in downtown salt lake city. nona serves rustic, non-fussy, wood-fired dishes, fresh cocktails and beer and wine on our al fresco patio in the summer and cozy lamp-lit garage in cool weather.

come down the driveway and through our hops arch and enjoy a meal and drink with us.

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OpenTable Diner

Dined on Dec 11, 2024

Such a fun and different environment! Loved the food!

Sicilia Mia

4.9

4.9 (1852)

$31 to $50

Sicilian

Salt Lake City

About the restaurant

Welcome to Sicilia Mia
🍝 About Us
Established in 2014, Sicilia Mia has been a cherished culinary gem in the heart of Utah. With a legacy of excellence, we have proudly secured "Best of State" and "Best of Utah" awards for several consecutive years. Our dedication to authentic Italian flavors and unparalleled service has made us a beloved destination for food enthusiasts and those seeking an exceptional dining experience.

👨‍🍳 Our cousine
Antica Sicilia where Italian gastronomy is unrivaled. With years of expertise, each dish crafts with love and creativity, transforming simple ingredients into extraordinary masterpieces that pay homage to the traditions of Sicilian cuisine.

📍4536 s highland dr, Slc. UT 84117
📞 (801) 274-0223
🌐 https://siciliamiautah.com/
Experience the essence of Sicily in every bite at Sicilia Mia. Buon appetito!

Top review

MonicaVIP

Dined 3 days ago

Consistently amazing food, service with a cozy ambiance. We love dining here!

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Our Signature Carbonara

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Tagliatelle Sicilia Mia

Experience

MONDAY LIVE JAZZ

Chopfuku Sushi Bar and Asian Cuisine

4.7

4.7 (177)

$31 to $50

Japanese

Taylorsville

About the restaurant

The art of OMAKASE
Omakase is a famous and long-standing culinary style of the Japanese. When you choose the Omakase menu, it means that you let the chef decide your dish. The word itself in Japanese means "I believe (depending) on you".

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Carlos

Dined on Nov 23, 2024

Favorite sushi in Utah. The food is amazing and the service is great. I come here once a week. Absolutely love it.

Plated Dreams

5.0

5 (92)

$30 and under

Contemporary American

Bountiful

About the restaurant

Plated Dreams offers vibrant modern American cuisine, while relaxing in colors and style found nowhere else in Utah. Enjoy brunch or with colleagues, friends or with Grandma and the little one's!

As soon as you enter this restaurant, it's hard not to be slapped with the "Wow" factor and a jaw dropping eagerness to reach for those cameras. Our dedicated staff will be on hand to advise, serve and deliver what we hope is a memorable experience in a setting that's quite unique and fun!

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Melissa

Dined 6 days ago

Great food, great atmosphere! We love eating here

Antica Sicilia

4.8

4.8 (1442)

$30 and under

Italian

Salt Lake City

About the restaurant

Welcome to Antica Sicilia
🍝 About Us
Established in 2016, Antica Sicilia has been a cherished culinary gem in the heart of Utah. With a legacy of excellence, we have proudly secured "Best of State" and "Best of Utah" awards for several consecutive years. Our dedication to authentic Italian flavors and unparalleled service has made us a beloved destination for food enthusiasts and those seeking an exceptional dining experience.

👨‍🍳 Our Cuisine
Italian gastronomy is unrivaled. With years of expertise, each dish crafts with love and creativity, transforming simple ingredients into extraordinary masterpieces that pay homage to the traditions of Sicilian cuisine.

📍2020 e 3300 s, SLC UT 84109
📞 (385) 202-7236
🌐 https://anticasiciliautah.com
Experience the essence of Sicily in every bite at Antica Sicilia. Buon appetito!

Top review

Anna

Dined 3 days ago

Great for an occasion! The food is excellent and the service is wonderful - just a little more pricey than average. But definitely worth it for a celebration!

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Our Signature Carbonara

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Caesar Salad

Experience

LIVE JAZZ TUESDAY AND THURSDAY

Franck's

4.8

4.8 (2714)

$31 to $50

Fusion / Eclectic

Holladay / Midvale / Sandy / Union

About the restaurant

A hidden gem in the Knudsen`s Corner area of Holladay, Utah.

Franck`s is a casual fine dining restaurant set in a renovated old home with a warm, contemporary design. The dining room is small and cozy; it’s a friendly neighborhood "getaway". Franck`s menu may be described as American with a multi continental flare. On the menu you will find classic American comfort food such as fried chicken, meatloaf, and steak as well as exotic flavors from around the world.

At Franck`s our chef and his team prepares your meal as you watch him in our open kitchen and on our dining room `chef cam`! Franck`s sets a new standard for excellence in cuisine, service and ambiance at reasonable prices.

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Marilyn

Dined on Dec 12, 2024

reservation was on time and the food was excellent. The waiter was helpful in making suggestions and service was good.

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Experience

Christmas Eve Dinner

Ruth's Chris Steak House - Salt Lake City

4.8

4.8 (3369)

$50 and over

Steakhouse

Salt Lake City

About the restaurant

Start your evening the Ruth’s Chris way – over a mouth-watering filet. Sit back and enjoy the most tender, extra-thick, hand-cut Steak you’ve ever tasted, served "sizzling" in butter on a 500 degree plate. Our extensive a la carte menu features fresh seafood, a variety of vegetable dishes, and eight potato selections. Enjoy our warm, elegant atmosphere and Ruth’s Chris genuine hospitality. Dinner is served nightly, reservations are suggested and private dining in our state-of-the-art media equipped rooms is one call away.

Ruth's Chris Steak House- Salt Lake is independently owned and locally operated. We look forward to serving you soon!

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Janice

Dined 3 days ago

Steaks never dissapoint. This location is crowded and noisy.

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