50 Best American Restaurants in Salt Lake City

“Wonderful dining experience! Food was absolutely delicious and our waiter Adam was fantastic! Highly recommend!!“

“RHIANNON IS THE BEST SERVER ASK FOR HER. The best experience and the best food thank you!!!!“

“With winter on the way, you have to have a bowl of "Some Soup." I can't tell you what is in it because Chef Milo's drive to create results in new recipes every week (I think?), but what never changes is the always exceptional blends of flavors.“

“We visited last night to celebrate my wife's birthday, together with my mother-in-law and our 5-year-old son. It was a wonderful experience: the atmosphere felt warm and family-friendly, yet at the same time very cool, with great vibes all around. The staff was incredibly kind and attentive, making us feel truly welcomed throughout the evening. A place that perfectly combines coziness and style — ideal both for a family dinner and for a special occasion. We'll definitely be back! 🎉“

“Thanks Sammy. She’s an awesome bartender.“

“Always perfect and delicious! For sure try their geen sauce. Amazing!“

“This burger changed my life. Pastrami, corned beef, beef, gyro meat, I am feeling sleepy now. This sandwich is the truth. After a horrible breakfast experience in Payson IHOP, Apollo has redeemed Utah for food single-handedly“

“How could someone give this place less than 5 stars? It’s unreal! We ordered the Shroom, Oklahoma, and Westerner. All three were incredible and the fries were top tier. The service was fantastic and the location was fun. Will be back SOON!“

“Visited when in town for a wedding and Franklin Ave became our go-to stop. Their food is delicious. On our last night they were busy and we could only be seated downstairs. We sat at the bar and had appetizers while we watched three incredible bartenders show their talents with all of the mixers, tinctures,etc. Very highly recommend!“

“Incredible food, fun open kitchen, enchanting and romantic communal-style dining with excellent staff!“

“The food!! The Service!!! The ambience!!!“

“Amazing experience. We did the seven-course tasting menu with some in-season soft drinks. The mushroom curry dish completely knocked my socks off, definitely my favorite. All the flavor combos were incredibly fresh. Amazing upside down apple cake at the end. The service was exceptional, great atmosphere and nice bathrooms. Didn’t hurt that there was a sick rainstorm happening while we were there—overall definitely one of the coolest restaurant experiences I’ve had. 10/10!“

“Delicious, quick and fit our budget❣️“

“What amazing Stromboli’s. So fresh and full of so much flavors. Kyle greeted my wife and I when we arrived to pick our sandwich a up. We were a little late and were offered new fries. What a great jester. I would recommend everyone to try this at least once. You will always come back!!“

“OMG! This place is AMAZING! If you're a first time visitor, they'll ask for your name, and then even remember you the next time you come in. That, along with their truly delicious food, is just 1 of the many reasons I keep coming back. Each day they serve a different daily special. Their meatball sub and sloppy Joe's are my favorites so far. Their chicken cordon blue is FANTABULOUS as well. But, it's more than just the food that keeps me coming back. Mandy, the owner, is exactly how 1 would expect an owner to be. Her friendliness towards every customer is more than just amazing. She, along with Lisa and Candice, make me feel like I'm much more than just a customer. I could probably go on and on, but, you get my point. Please come in and see all of this for yourself?“

“Have come twice now when we visit our daughter and fiancé who live here. Fantastic time. Food, service, atmosphere is amazing. Highly recommend!“

“have been there a couple dozen times and will keep going back the HOSS is the best thing but it is the only thing I have ever had but everything is great the waitresses are all very nice and helpful but please don't take my word for it get there and try it for yourself it is the best place to eat it is my Saturday morning spot the one on 1700 south was there yesterday. So get off the couch and please get to Sweet Lake Biscuits & Limeade you will be happy you did... also get on the wait list before you get there it's a busy place because it is great“

“The experience at Tucson Bistro was incredible, thanks to Mr. Keval! They are an amazing mixologist who created the best drinks anyone has ever had. Even on a busy night, customers feel like they are the only ones there, with the bartender checking in at the right moments. We love coming Radison again 🤩“

“My family comes here everytime after we go dirt biking and we love it! The food is delicious, and always very quickly served. The new pumpking spice shake was also a wonderful blend, and wasnt overpowering. The workers kind, very personable and efficient. Clean facility.

Parking: Parking just behind there facility. Sufficient size to turn around our truck and trailer.“

“Fantastic Food. Great Service Fun Drinks Love the brick walls.“

“Stayed on the 16th floor this last week, all new carpet. Such a nice hotel, one of our favorite places to stay. 6/7/2024“

“Love the way I am always greeted when I walk in. Prompt service, and will customize orders on request. One of my favorite breakfast places.“

“Great service, and a laid back environment that can fit a night out or a watch party. Daily food specials are pretty good and the menu has lots of options. The fried pickles, however, are the worst pickle fries I've had. Way too thin and salty, and the breading just fell off. Try something else on the menu instead.“

“Ok this place is legit. We just got take out but we'll be going back and having brunch there for sure. My friend got the French toast meal. Straightforward regular French toast. No bells or whistles, just really good bread dipped on a really good custard base and pan fried. Scrambled eggs were perfect and the bacon looked amazing. The fact that she was almost euphoric while eating it says it all.
I got the corned beef hash. OMG. Best corned beef hash I've had in a long time. Chunks of homemade corned beef shredded among potatoes, Bell peppers, onions and mushrooms. And over easy eggs that even after a nearly 10 minute drive home still had runny yokes. The only way it could have been better would have been to eat there and indulge in some should beverages with our brunch. 10/10 will be making this a regular brunch location.
Like I said we did take out, but the atmosphere makes us want to go back and never leave.“

“We celebrated our 40th Anniversary at Log Haven and could not have been more pleased with the experience. Our server, Johnny did a great job of answering our menu questions and provided guidance on our choices. The fillet and chicken dishes were both incredible. It had been years since we had been there, but we need to treat ourselves more often. If only they could do a second location closer to Daybreak.....“

“The Utah Burger is the Best Burger I’ve ever had!!! (Cheeseburger, BLT, Pastrami, Gyro Meat)“

“Twas a chilly night riding the motorcycle and I’ve been wanting to go to this place for a while now and it did not disappoint.

I got the avocado hummus and olive oil cake which Joshua recommended. As the young kids say it was absolutely BUSSIN…

Joshua did a great job explaining and giving recommendations. Cool, nice, and kind dude.

I definitely recommend trying this place out.“

“Such a cute spot in downtown Salt Lake! Always busy, so I definitely recommend making a reservation ahead of time. The food was decent, the service was friendly, and the atmosphere is charming. Great place for a casual breakfast or brunch. Closes by 2 every day, so go for an early brunch. We ordered the Huevos Rancheros ($13) with Turkey Bacon (+$5) and avocado (+$3). The turkey bacon was not worth it, otherwise, a good start to the day. They serve bottomless coffee ($4), and even send you on your way with a to-go cup if you want one; adding a nice touch to the experience.“

“From scratch has amazing food. Mom and I went there for lunch and it was extremely yummy!“

“Oh my...where do I begin? The food is so so delicious. Just finished a dinner of Salmon with roasted veggies topped with coconut curry. You know when you are already full but you want to keep eating because it just tastes sooo good? That it. We tried the Seitan Pot Pie last week and it was equally savory. Thank you Brooke for giving me a few nights off from cooking with your wonderful prepared entrees.❤“

“the meat loaf dinner was yummy“

“Came here for coffee and a light breakfast. I got the toast of the day, beet hummus and ricotta and my friend got the sandwich of the day, ham and cheese. The toast was good but was pretty expensive at $9. The sandwich was a better deal at $12 and was quite tasty but it had really fibrous, inedible pieces of fennel in it which you had to pick out. I also got a couple pastries and a sourdough loaf to-go. The pain au chocolate was $9 but was ridiculously good, so flaky and buttery! Worth it as a special treat. The food was good but didn't seem worth the price, I think the move for table x bread is going for the freshly baked pastries and breads instead of ordering the toasts/sandwiches. Their bread is so good, crispy and crusty on the outside but soft on the inside, highly recommend the sourdough. The drip coffee was also worth it, very flavorful and reasonably priced. If you plan to eat here, be mindful that there are only 3 indoor seats (there are several small tables outside).“

“This was by far one of the best restaurant experiences I have ever had! The chef came up and talked to us a few times to check in which was great. It wasn’t in an intrusive way by any means it was nice. They gave us complimentary bread that was to die for to start. The menu had so many options that looked amazing that it was hard to choose. I got their garlic and herb chicken and it was the best chicken that I’ve ever had. Crispy on the outside and juicy on the inside with boursin cheese and multiple other condiments that made it delicious. The server was great and the chef came to check on us before we left. The service was amazing, the food was amazing, the whole experience was amazing. I would recommend this restaurant to anyone and everyone and I probably will do just that! If you’re considering this place DO IT!! This place was life changing. Big thanks to the chef and crew. Also we thought portions might be small seeing the pictures but they aren’t! It’s definitely enough food don’t let that stop you!“

“Salt Republic served our large 15+ group of women for dinner. One of us was in a large electric wheelchair. I was happy that they set us up in a private room so we could talk, laugh and carry on. Their service was quick and friendly. The menu was limited for that reason, but we still had a great variety. Food was hot and delicious.“

“We were treated by having Tucker as our server on the first day we went in (Halloween, 2025). He's got a great personality and had the time to chat it up with us - there weren't that many other parties because we arrived at 4p! His tips on how to enjoy the most out of our dishes, especially the mushroom flatbread, were irreplaceable. We felt like real insiders. Anyway, we enjoyed it so much that we brought our fellow foodie friends in the very next day! They tried many of the same dishes we ordered and also loved it. Great work with your menu and staff. We will come again and again and again whenever we're in town. Oh, just one slight negative note. I called to make sure you were open on Nov 1, and someone from the kitchen picked up. They were NOT friendly.“

“If you are looking for a breakfast spot that is a step above the rest this is the place. We had the corn beef hash and biscuits and gravy and both were phenomenal. Simply delicious, good ingredients and great flavor. We would happily eat here again!“

“Overall, it's a great place to eat. I appreciate the good prices. The only reason it's not 5 stars like almost everything else in this Hospital, is because of the service. They have ludicrous hours (closing the grill at 6:45, the peak of dinner time???). My wife and I have also noticed multiple times where the grill workers will move at a snails pace from 6:15 until they close it at 6:45. I don't know if that's intentional, but it's frustrating to be in line for 25 minutes and then they just close the grill station. At no other time of day, no matter how busy, does it take 25 minutes at the grill.“

“We came here for brunch for my girlfriend’s birthday and it was also our first time coming here. The food was absolutely delicious AND we got a free dessert for her birthday. Not only was it free, it was a delicious, house-made crème brûlée! We will definitely be coming back!“

“This place is amazing. Everything is always delicious and the manager always goes out of his way to make great, homemade food that will blow you away! They also have innovative new foods like poke or cool new pastas. Love to eat here. When I leave the company this will be the place I miss the most!“

“Good food. Excellent service. Menu has been revamped. Establishment has new management. Charcuterie Board is one of my favorite menu items. Coffee is delicious. Currently they are short-staffed so the time to get your order will take a little longer.“

“We enjoyed a delicious dinner, the wait staff were top notch, our glasses were always full!
The Atmosphere is awesome!
We had our 4 year grandchild with us, and no one seemed bothered by her goofy actions.
I enjoyed the salmon, others at the table had pizza, French fries and a club sandwich. Food was delicious.“

“Atmosphere made the fast goodness more fun. Pineapple/blackberry shake was excellent. Dining companion loved his Crown burger with pastrami and sautéed mushrooms. I was impressed with the pastrami; very flavorful with just the right amount of fat. My chicken gyro was eh but it would not deter me from trying a few other non-red meat options. Next time we’re trying a chocolate strawberry shake.“

“Excellent! Best fries ever, great sandwiches!!! Great service as well“

“This place is conveniently located near many of the hotels by the SLC Airport. Service was great, friendly and very accommodating. The patty melt sandwiches were bigger than what I'm used to. Needless to say they give large portions! The food was very delicious!“

“Perfect dinner for the last night of a trip! Everyone at the table enjoyed their meal and the ladies were friendly and sweet! Close to the SLC airport!“

“delicious!! nice big portions. I had breakfast left overs for 2 days.“

“Great beer wonderful service and awesome food! What more can a guy ask for?“

“On 6th floor of Huntsman is a delightful Bistro. Their special linguini Spagetti with yummy meatballs was under $10.

Parking: We have a disabled placard which made parking in visitor parking easy. We went on a Monday and there was both self & valet parking at the Huntsman. A flute & a string instrument played by 2 volunteers set ambience of the day! The whole experience was impressive.“

“Delicious food, friendly service and great vibes all around! Thanks for a great lunch!“