Restaurants in Salt Lake City
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Salt Lake Roasting Company
The Salt Lake Roasting Company has been roasting its own beans since 1981, and the coffee is premium java - strong, aromatic and flavourful. Food-wise, take your pick from the range of salads, sandwiches and pastries to accompany your coffee as you relax in this airy, open, two-storey space.
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Les Madeleines Patisserie & Cafe
OMG! What was that? Crunchy, buttery, fluffy, caramelized. I've never had anything like it. And now I want another one. Yep, just another convert to the kouign amann pastry, originally from Brittany, and the house specialty at this stylish but cheerful bakery that's an easy stroll from the main library. The kougin amann is $5 (it's made in only a handful of US bakeries) but croissants and scones are more traditionally priced. Sandwiches available at lunch.
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Red Iguana
[ourpick] Red Iguana You'll be offered a plate of sample moles if you can't decide which of the seven chili- or chocolate-based sauces sounds best. But really, you can't go wrong at this exceptional, family-run Mexican restaurant, a great choice for thoughtfully flavored Mexican food, tasty margaritas and festive good times. The puntas de filete a la norteña (sirloin tips with almond mole sauce) is a super-savory delight.
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Maddox Ranch House
The place to eat in town is Maddox Ranch House. People travel for hours to get one of Maddox’ thick beef or bison steaks cut from locally raised livestock since 1949. You can still see the ranch out back where they started in the cattle business. Pay extra to get shrimp on your complimentary seafood cocktail appetizer and be sure to try the raspberry butter on the homemade bread. Even if you go early, expect to wait.
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One World Everybody Eats
Until recently, diners at this organic, ecominded eatery could decide how much they'd pay for their meal. Unfortunately, a few cheapskates abused the system so the owner reversed the process - now you tell the server how much you can pay and an appropriate-sized portion is prepared. The welcoming staff will gladly explain the process to newbies, and they'll also show you the day's mains (salads, pastas, stir-fries).
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Cucina Toscana
Be seated at a convivial Tuscan trattoria and possibly the best dinner party you've ever unwittingly attended. Charismatic owner- manager Valter Nassi flits between the tables in the elegant yellow room, making sure your gnocchi is delightful and your evening one to remember.
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Metropolitan
If Salt Lake had celebs, they’d hang out at Metropolitan. The sexy concrete-and-velvet dining room complements the chef’s culinary artistry. Budget gourmets: order small plates from the bistro menu ($8 to $12) while swilling martinis at the bar.
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Tacos Don Rafa
For a hot meal on the go, visit this cart on State St just south of Sears. You get two savory tacos - with a cooler-full of toppings - for $1.50. Salt Lake magazine calls its cabrito (goat kid meat) taco one of Utah's top 100 foods.
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Blue Plate Diner
How cool is this place? A hip, retro diner with a full soda fountain, colorful patio and postcards from around the country as decoration. Specials include hometown faves such as meatloaf and spaghetti; best greasy fries around.
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Tony Caputo's Market & Deli
The line moves fast at this old-fashioned Italian deli where a short but satisfying sandwich menu includes meatball, prosciutto, and mozzarella with tomato. The adjoining gourmet market has a chocolate bar and a cheese cave.
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Sawadee
A front wall of glass makes you feel like you’re enjoying the upscale dark-wood-and-fountain decor whether you’re sitting inside or out. This neighborhood favorite is a must-try for Thai food; expect a wait.
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Lion House Pantry Restaurant
Down-home, carb-rich cookin’ just like your Mormon grandmother used to make, only it’s served cafeteria-style in a historic house. Twenty-seven of Brigham Young’s wives used to live here.
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Takashi
Even LA sushi snobs rave about the excellent rolls at ever-so-chic Takashi, one of the top spots for a first date in SLC. But solos never fear, you'll do just fine at the friendly but professional sushi bar.
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Market Street Grill & Oyster Bar
The always-bustling Market Street has both a formal restaurant and an eat-in ‘bar’ ($4 cover). SLC’s favorite seafood is served at this cosmopolitan fish house.
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Martine
The chef at this soulful downtowner serves small plates of earthy cooking spiked with infused oils and flavor-packed reductions, such as sablefish with lavender-leek cream.
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Café Trio
The under-40 set gathers here for flatbreads and roasted meats fired in the wood-burning oven. You always get big portions of the California-influenced Italian meals.
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Bombay House
Flanked by the skyscraper mountains east of downtown, the Indian cooking served at Bombay House is vibrant and fiery. Arrive early; it gets packed.
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Sage’s Café
Enjoy vegan, mostly organic, made-in-house meals (including the root beer) in a comfy former home. Tuesday is all-you-can-eat pizza ($10).
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Avenues Bakery
Enjoy a crusty loaf with soup and salad or the ultimate grilled cheese, with provolone and Asiago. The weekend brunch menu is huge.
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Pat’s Barbecue
Tuck into the city’s best ribs in a rustic dining hall that hosts live bands Thursday through Saturday nights.
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Michelangelo Ristorante
A bit of a drive, but the oh-so-Italian owner-chef makes all his pasta fresh.
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