Salt Lake Region restaurants

Mexico at its most authentic, aromatic and delicious – no wonder the line is usually snaking out the door at this family-run restaurant. Ask for samples of the mole to decide on one of seven chili- and chocolate-bas…

Ecstasy by the steaming oversized bowl, Tosh's ramen comes with silken broth and crunchy sprouts, topped with a poached egg if you like it that way. It couldn't get more authentic. Try to carve out some room for an …

An intimate, food-first experience. Enter the tiny house in the Avenues to a handful of tables around an open grill. The owner is seating guests and chatting with neighbors. The fare: fresh greens with Utah trout, t…

For baked goods that border on ecstasy, Crumb Brothers Artisan Bakery delivers. It also bakes gorgeous, crusty organic breads on-site. If you're in town on Sunday, stop in for some serious brunch.

People travel for hours for these thick beef or bison steaks cut from locally raised livestock. It all started in the ranch out back in 1949. Don't expect anything fancy – this is a family-owned place, serving famil…

Locals keep the Copper Onion bustling at every seating… And for good reason: small plates like wagyu stroganoff and pasta carbonara call out to be shared. Save room for the citrus and chèvre cheesecake. A design-dri…

Call it a modern diner, with a spare look and locally sourced supplies. For an outing with friends it's satisfying and cheap enough. Think fried chicken and waffles, quinoa with maple syrup or poke bowls. There's a …

Get ready for a treat. The Peruvian patrons tell you it's authentic. Chef Wilmer from Trujillo cooks up the country's best dishes, including ceviche (fish marinated in lime), yucca fries and causas (seasoned mashed …

Who wouldn't be tempted by 'sex on rice'? The best of a number of surprisingly good sushi restaurants here in landlocked Salt Lake, and often packed. Even LA restaurant snobs rave about the innovative rolls at this …

In the evening, upscale Jack's fills with Utah hipsters drinking Uinta Brewing Co drafts with exotic thin-crust pizzas that might include house-pickled jalapeños or prosciutto and chipotle peaches. Gluten-free optio…