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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!
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2. The Melting Pot - Salt Lake City
4.6
Exceptional(358)
Price: Expensive
• Fondue • Downtown
Booked 41 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.
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3. 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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4. STK - Salt Lake City
4.1
Excellent(577)
Price: Very Expensive
• Steakhouse • Downtown
Booked 63 times today
STK Steakhouse is “not your daddy’s steakhouse,” offering a high-energy dining experience that artfully combines the superior quality of a traditional steakhouse with a Vibe Dining atmosphere unlike any other. Delectable cuisine, upscale cocktails and an elevated Happy Hour, along with an in-house DJ and chic décor, all come together to offer a memorable fine dining experience that keeps guests enjoying their evening from drinks to dinner to late night. STK’s menu features reimagined classic American cuisine for lunch, brunch and dinner with unique local flair infused into each location’s menu. The brand’s beef program focuses on the highest quality, delicious and craveable steaks while emphasizing transparency and traceable sourcing practices
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5. 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.
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6. 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.
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7. 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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8. Carson Kitchen- Salt Lake
4.6
Exceptional(112)
Price: Moderate
• American • Salt Lake City
Booked 9 times today
Specializing in creative American cuisine and thoughtfully crafted cocktails, Carson Kitchen sits in the heart of Salt Lake’s downtown dining scene. Carson Kitchen is built on a philosophy of reimagined comfort food prepared with approachable fine-dining ingredients.The restaurant concept originated in 2014, opening in the historic Fremont East district of Downtown Las Vegas, a partnership between chef and restaurateur Cory Harwell and his dear friend, the late Chef Kerry Simon. Designed to bring a carefully curated experience to our country’s unique & vibrant neighborhoods, Carson Kitchen features a contemporary bar, open kitchen expo counter, and community tables in an industrial yet inviting architecture.
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9. Salt and Olive
4.5
Awesome(175)
Price: Moderate
• Gastro Pub • Salt Lake City
Booked 26 times today
Salt & Olive Pizzeria/Cocktails now open in Salt Lake City.
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10. 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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  • 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
  • Abraham
    Las Vegas •1 review
    5.0
    Dined 3 days ago
    Great experience best steak I’ve ever eaten in my life honestly (butter), personally I did the age ribeye and my wife did the Fillet Steak both great choices, their sides where phenomenally delicious I recommend the mashed potatoes and asparagus. Our server helped us with everything and made things easier for us totally appreciate her I give her and STK a 5 Star rating and beyond
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    STK - Salt Lake CityPrice: Very Expensive• Steakhouse• Downtown
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    4.1
  • Jennifer
    Utah •4 reviews
    5.0
    Dined 3 days ago
    We visited for my son‘s 15th birthday, along with his kindergarten-age twin sisters. Emily was absolutely fantastic. She was patient in describing everything to the Littles, well making sure my son and I were also taken care of. Drinks were filled promptly and even customized based on preferences. Anything we asked for, they were went out of their way to accommodate. They even provided him with a birthday strawberry, complete with candle, so he could blow out his candle. Emily even sang with us. Since it was the girls’ first visit there, the manager stopped by and gave them a couple of chocolate dipped marshmallows to take home. Overall, it was a fantastic experience from a fantastic restaurant, and they definitely made a lifelong impression for the kids in addition to myself. Thank you!
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    The Melting Pot - Salt Lake CityPrice: Expensive• Fondue• Downtown
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    4.6
  • JulieVIP
    Utah •274 reviews
    5.0
    Dined on Jan 29, 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
  • ConnorVIP
    Atlanta •2 reviews
    4.0
    Dined on Jan 23, 2025
    Great food- tasty. Service was slow or disorganized. We still had a good time overall
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    MonarcaPrice: Moderate• Mexican• Downtown
    •
    4.4

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