50 Best American Restaurants near South Salt Lake

“Ate there today. Very yummy and friendly staff“

“Great food and quality beyond the average fast food.“

“Every dish we had was amazing. The animal fries were incredible and the Salt Lake Cheesesteak and Reuben sandwiches were fabulous. Great carrot cake too:-) definitely will return. I had tried their luncheon meat before, purchasing it from another plant based restaurant. I had no idea how amazing it could be with all of their flavorful sauces and preparations. Highly recommend!! Updated from previous review on 2025-10-28“

“Really enjoyed the evening. Our server Bella did a great job. My husband’s first time and he really loved it. Thinking about doing Family Christmas dinner.“

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

“Love love love this place!! Everything is homemade & absolutely amazing!!!! Staff is amazing !!!! Everything was perfect!!!“

“There truly is nothing better than Skillets. Absolutely nothing! There’s something for everyone and I’ve never eaten anything I didn’t like!“

“I want to say a wonderful thank you to Kiley W. Kiley had the whole floor hands down to herself, I saw how she multitask, and still was able to complete the front house by herself with a wonderful smile on her face. Thank you again Kiley, we will be coming again, and thank you to the wonderful cooks who prepared our meals.“

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

“This little place is a great find. Wonderful cafe atmosphere with a patio, super friendly staff, quick service and fantastic breakfast and lunch menu. Everything is perfect.“

“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“

“Phenomenal chefs table experience. Morgan was exceptional. Would definitely come back!“

“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.“

“The most imaginative chef west of the Mississippi! Please dine here….it is incredible!!!!!!“

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

“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!“

“Amazing southern food! Best I've had in Utah!!“

“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“

“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!“

“Best Carmel sauce in the world. Please, please, pretty please start accepting door dash an/or Uber eats.“

“This restaurant is a gem!! It is nestled in the Avenues of SLC. The restaurant’s atmosphere is so charming- it’s in an old home that was converted to the restaurant. There are lovely windows in the front that you can look out onto the Avenue. There is outdoor seating when the weather is warm. The service is fantastic! Cascade was our server. She is exceptional!! They are able to accommodate food allergies easily. The food is amazing!! It is so flavorful and cooked to perfection! The presentation is beautiful! We had the Pickled Beet Salad, Fish and Chips and Mountain Hamburger. Again, everything was cooked and presented with perfection!! I highly recommend this gem of a restaurant.“

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

“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!!“

“Love this beautiful place“

“I've been there probably a half a dozen times and it was always hilarious and fun“

“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?“

“SpudToddos is excellent! Their food is yummy and they have a lot of options. The services is great. I highly recommend their turkey dinner, their build your own potato, the spudskins, and the sweet potato garbage fries. The atmosphere is fun with good music playing.“

“Really good.“

“Amazing food, amazing server. I only wish I could remember his name to give him a personal comment“

“Roux is one of the top restaurants in SLC and needs to be talked about more! The space is understated but very well designed, the menu is beautifully curated, service outstanding and the food is always excellent. We've been several times for dinner and weekend brunch and have always been extremely impressed.“

“Really good food and great service.“

“Delicious, quick and fit our budget❣️“

“I had the BEST experience recently!! Our server Blaze was so kind and knowledgeable and made our dinner so much better just with her INCREDIBLE service! She recommended me the sticky finger salad and it was SO GOOD! She kept our drinks refilled and was so fast!! Will definitely be coming back to this location just for her!“

“My kids love their menu! My wallet loves it more, lots of food at a great price.“

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

“Best chicken strips in SLC along with the best service in town. This cute family owns this hidden gemstone. I've been coming here for years and not once have I had a bad experience. In fact, if they run out of potato wedges or something, they always try to make up for it. Would give them 10 stars if I could.“

“Great place to eat great atmosphere and great service and staff“

“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.“

“I just had the BEST service ever! 🤩 Our waitress, Patty, was so friendly and attentive. She made sure we had everything we needed and always with a smile. Seriously, give this woman a raise! She totally made our dining experience at this place top-notch.💯 #GreatService #BestWaitressEver“

“Delicious food and beautiful Art by Lorraine Lillian. #momlife #raines_ink“

“I’ve been to many Vessel Kitchen locations, including the one at the airport, and this one has been my favorite! Everything was very fresh, the staff was friendly, and the place was spotless. Definitely my go-to Vessel location from now on.“

“The service was great, the restaurant was clean and comfortable.
We ordered pancakes with eggs(with cheese) and bacon, which was delicious.
My husband ordered a biscuits and gravy breakfast with sausage and eggs. It was ok, the sausage and eggs were good but the gravy on the biscuits looked strange from what we're used to eating. It wasn't very creamy, it had almost a chicken gravy color and the flavor was lacking (maybe made with water instead of milk?.)
My son ordered the kids fish and chips. It came with boiled carrots that had an odd flavor. The fries were decent, but the fish had a weird color. It wasn't white cod, it had a translucent color too it and there was more batter than fish, it was 4 little nugget sized pieces.

The prices weren't too bad. We would be willing to try again.“

“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 🤩“

“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“

“We had a great lunch and their manager, Chance, was a delight!“

“Good food and excellent customer service“

“the meat loaf dinner was yummy“

“Rolled into Apollo burger 30mins before close. They were so gracious to serve us happily and the food was delicious. Salvador was so kind and even brought our food to table. The fries were a thick cut, and ample fry sauce. Got the Blue Cheese Bacon Burger would repeat.“

“This is a good burger, when you're hungry. They provide a good amount of fries, and the service was quick.
For the price I was hoping for a bigger burger.

The restaurant was clean and comfortable, and the employees were kind and respectful.“

“I love Legends! All the staff is so amazing! HANNA, SERVER HANNA, CHELSEA, DRE, RACHEL ARE BEST! Fun and efficient at there jobs. All the cooks here do a fantastic job. The food is some of the best in SLC and that is coming from a chef! The owners really care about their store and helping support local businesses.“