Salt Lake County Restaurants

The Cheesecake Factory

Address: 6223 S State St # 2001, Salt Lake City, UT 84107
The Cheesecake Factory
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Created by Oscar and Evelyn Overton, The Cheesecake Factory started off as a small dream that turned to be a successful business that spans across the greater parts of The United States. After a successful outcome as solely a cheesecake distributor, the Overton's son David founded The Cheesecake Factory restaurant in Beverly Hills, California. They offer their guests an experience in generous portions with unlimited, inventive menu selections all made with fresh quality ingredients and served in a warm and casually comfortable setting. Now it has been over 30 years and the The Cheesecake Factory has around 170 locations, serving …

Fresco Italian Cafe

Address: 1513 South 1500 East, Salt Lake City, UT 84105
Fresco Italian Cafe
$$ Recommended
Amongst small shops in the tree lined neighborhood of Sugarhouse, Fresco Italian Cafe may be hard to find but is well worth the effort. At Fresco, guest will find a cozy dining room that combines a sense of comfort and simplicity, underscoring what is important about the dining experience: great Italian cuisine and company. The fireplace highlights the room, emanating warmth that envelopes candlelit, white linen table tops. In the summer months, its brick courtyard is the ideal destination for patio dining, whether it's sipping Prosecco after work or getting invested in a streak while the watching the sun set.

Cucina Vanina

Address: 1844 Fort Union Blvd, Cottonwood Heights, UT 84121
Cucina Vanina
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At Cucina Vanina Deli & Cafe, their slogan is 'A culinary trip to Italy'. This statement emphasizes the tow main aspects of Cucina Vanina: authentic Italian cuisine that is healthy and fresh, and also the true Italian experience their costumers have without traveling to Italy. Inspired by southern and central Italy, Cucina creates dishes with simple and hearty ingredients that bring out the true taste of these regions. Open for lunch and dinner, the menu features tasty dishes like Fettucine Fresche ai Fungi and Involtini di Carne. In addition, Cucina rotates daily specials to add a new flavor to the …

Brio Tuscan Grille

Address: 6173 South State Street, Salt Lake City, UT 84107
Brio Tuscan Grille
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Surround yourself in the beauty and simplicity of the Tuscan country villa inside Brio Tuscan Grille. The Italians built their country villas to escape the urban life and so should guests do when dining at Brio. Indulge on Brio's rustic Italian cuisine that's filled with rich Italian flavors while utilizing the freshest ingredients. Open for lunch and dinner, order favorites like Lasagna Bolognese Al Forno or Shrimp and Lobster Fettuccine. Pair each entree with one of Brio's wines to intensify the dining experience and flavors of the dish. End the meal with the Chef's Favorite Dolchino Sampler – a sampling …

Franck's

Address: 6263 South Holladay Blvd, Salt Lake City, UT 84121
Franck's
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A hidden gem in the Knudsen Corners area of Holladay, Franck's is the home of Chef Franck Peissel, named “Best Chef” by Salt Lake Magazine and Best of State. Chef Franck's incredible cuisine takes center stage in a intimate and whimsical atmosphere. Its establishment sits 50-guests and provides great charm and professional service. The menu showcases true French dishes that are favorites of Chef Franck's. Each dish flavorful, award-winning cuisine is extremely approachable, yey bears subtle nuances of incredible depth and complexity and flavor.

Epic Casual Dining

Address: 707 Fort Union Boulevard, Midvale, UT 84047
Epic Casual Dining
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Epic Casual Dining serves contemporary American cuisine to hungry guests, waiting to dine on something epic. The menu includes delicious entrees like tenderloin of beef, seared ahi tuna, grilled chicken, and salads. In addition, Epic award winning brick-oven flatbread can easily convince palates that they indeed found a great place in Epic Casual Dining. Dine on entrees like Chicken Marsala or Angel Hair Pasta adorned with plump chicken breast and creamy sauce. Epic's surrounds guests in an atmosphere that is elegant yet up-beat, allowing the dining experience at Epic to turn itself into a night out in the town.

Faustina

Address: 454 East 300 South, Salt Lake City, UT 84111
Faustina
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Faustina boasts an inviting and sophisticated dining experience melded with gracious and knowledgeable service. The award-winning American Bistro cuisine is created by well-known executive chef Billy Sotelo. His passion for fresh foods and close association with local farmers ensures an exceptional dining experience. Located in a quiet neighborhood mere blocks from Salt Lake City's convention district and downtown hotels, Faustina offers distinctive design with warm and welcoming spaces for a intimate dining experience. Furthermore, Faustina has a eclectic selection of wines from around the world. Faustina accumulated these types of wines to please the most particular of palates.

Caffe Niche

Address: 779 East 300 South, Salt Lake City, UT 84102
Caffe Niche
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Caffe Niche is a neighborhood staple and has been over the years by offering a friendly atmosphere with a menu that an innovative twist to American cuisine. The food at Niche is utilizes fresh and simple ingredients prepared with timeless and traditional techniques. Guests have a wide assortment of choices that can be mixed and matched with other dishes and shared with others to spread the experience. Fashioned with a red brick exterior, Caffe Niche offers an atmosphere that's calming and surreal. The modern décor runs seamlessly through the dining room producing clean lines and open spaces for guests to …

Blue Fish

Address: 11587 District Dr, South Jordan, UT 84095
Blue Fish
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Blue Fish Sushi Bar is the premiere sushi and Asian dining establishment in South Jordan, Utah. Located in The District, Blue Fish is the ideal destination to dine on authentic Japanese, Chinese and Korean food. The menu features favorite dishes from these three cuisines while utilizing the freshest ingredients and spices, adding their own creative touch. The dining room is the perfect place for guests to indulge on decadent Asian cuisine while enjoying a beautiful modern ambiance that emits a warm and inviting feeling. In addition, the sushi bar is available to experience watching the sushi chef hand make specialty …

Em's Restaurant

Address: 271 Center Street, Salt Lake City, UT 84103
Em's Restaurant
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Em's Restaurant is located in the meticulously renovated hundred-year-old Center Street Market Building, cleverly situated in the heart of Salt Lake City's historic Marmalade Hill. It is here where Chef/Owner Emily Gassman continues her family legacy of a local neighborhood bistro. Gassman philosophy is simple: to prepare a handmade dish with only the finest local and organic ingreidents. Diners can indulge on tasty entrees like Potato Lasagna or Red Wine Braised Short Ribs with Seasonal Vegetables for Sunday Brunch, lunch, and dinner. In addition, Em's Restaurant innovation seeps out the rotating special dishes they offer everyday of the week. To …

El Chihuahua

Address: 3926 Highland Drive, Salt Lake City, UT 84124
El Chihuahua
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Started in 1978 by the Quinonez Family, El Chihuahua Restaurant offers guests delicious Mexican cuisine in the Salt Lake County. The Quinonez has perfected their own personal recipes that blends the taste and flavors of their homeland of Guadalupe. Entrees like Steak Ranchero and Chile Colorado seamlessly blends their concepts with traditional Mexican recipes to make delicious entrees guests will not forget. Family owned, El Chihuahua is kid friendly, offering tasty dishes for the little one in the family. Bring family and friends in EL Chihuahua for lunch or dinner. Nonetheless, guests will walk out of their with a smile …

Vuz Restaurant Bar and Winery

Address: 12234 S Draper Gate Dr, Draper, UT 84020
Vuz Restaurant Bar and Winery
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Nestled in the hills of Draper, guests will find Vuz Restaurant and Vuda Bar, a place both familiar and unlike anywhere else. Vuz features contemporary American cuisine that equally portrays flavorful and decadent plates. Vuz provides a perfect setting for a quick bite or a business outing for lunch. Guests will be thoroughly impress by the dining room's modern décor and fresh environment Vuz produces to them. At night, Vuz transforms into an exciting and energetic indoor/outdoor ultra-lounge serving flavorful plates, a full service bar, and comfortable environment filled with fun where guests can unwind.

Bambara

Address: 202 South Main Street, Salt Lake City, UT 84101
Bambara
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Centrally located at 202 South Main Street, Bambara occupies the historic Continental Bank Lobby, built in 1924. Now, instead of bank transactions, the focus is on the full exhibition kitchen, which fills the room with scintillating aromas of pan-roasted and grilled prime meats, fresh seafood, game, and house-baked breads.

Rodizio Grill

Address: 600 South 700 East, Salt Lake City, UT 84102
Rodizio Grill
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Rodizio Grill can official say that they are the first authentic Brazilian Steakhouse in the United States. Located inside Salt Lake's historic Trolley Square Shopping Mall, Rodizio opened their doors in 1995 and since then, they have been serving traditional Brazilian churrascarias to hungry carnivores. Servers consistently waltzes around the dining room and offer guests a variety of skewered, rotisserie-grilled meats right to their table. At the center of the dining room, guests can dive into their delicious gourmet salad bar if their stomach can permit anymore food. In addition, Rodizio Grill offers homemade desserts and specialty beverages that complete …

Mazza

Address: 912 E 900 S, Salt Lake City, UT 84105
Mazza
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Mazza Middle Eastern cuisine has been in Salt Lake City, Utah for more than 10 years. Open Monday through Saturday for lunch and dinner, guests can enjoy fresh, authentic Middle Eastern cuisine such as Falafel, Shawarma, Kebabs, dips and salads throughout the day. The expansive menu also includes specialty platters made from scratch using the freshest ingredients possible and to top it off, Mazza boasts one of the largest selections of Middle Eastern beer and wines in the United States.

Cafe Trio

Address: 680 South 900 East, Salt Lake City, UT 84102
Cafe Trio
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Cafe Trio serves guests simple Italian fare in a smart, contemporary setting. When diners step into the restaurant, they are immediately embraced by a warm, contemporary ambiance, and friendly bustle. The dining area is an open space configuration with large windows and flower-encircled patios. It welcomes guests to dine in an environment that is relaxing and divine. Though Cafe Trio's décor is sleek and hip, the food is simple and rustic, utilizing the tastes and ingredients of traditional Italian cuisine.

Stella Grill

Address: 4291 South 900 East, Salt Lake City, UT 84124
Stella Grill
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Stella Grill has carved a special niche in Salt Lake City neighborhood dining scene. Warm and inviting, with subtle, modern design and a sophisticated menu, Stella Grill appeals to most demographic looking for a place to have a great time. A seasonal menu created by Executive Chef Steve Hamburg, Stella appeals to diners who appreciate the duality of fresh, refined menu selection at moderate price points. Whether at lunch or dinner, in regular items or specials, Chef Hamburg brings some oh his San Francisco flair to the great city of Salt Lake for guests to indulge in. In addition, Stella …

Bohemian Brewery & Grill

Address: 94 Fort Union Blvd, Midvale, UT 84047
Bohemian Brewery & Grill
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Fill up a pint of great microbrew beer while at Bohemian Brewery & Grill, an establishment serving up Czechoslovakian-inspired cuisine mixed with modern recreations of classic pub food. Bohemian offers tasty creations for both lunch and dinner. Guests have the choice to try the Old World Pub Fare dishes like Pierogies & Bratwurst and Bohemian Goulash. The chefs skillfully combine authentic cuisine and modern day ingredients to create a taste like no other. The dining room produces a cozy feeling that easily settles any tired soul. Constructed with a log cabin feel and a mixture of modern decor, the dining …

Kyoto Japanese

Address: 1080 E 1300 S, Salt Lake City, UT 84105
Kyoto Japanese
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Kyoto Japanese Restaurant offers guests a taste of high quality, traditional Japanese cuisine. Patrons can indulge on tasty sashimi or nigri, made with the freshest fish found in the greater part of Utah. Concocted within the beautiful minds of Kyoto's chefs, the specialty rolls utilize taste combinations designed to please the palate and tantalize the taste buds. Dive into an order of Agedashi Tofu, followed by a generous serving of Teriyaki Chicken or Beef Sukiyaki. Whatever the choice, the end result can only be described as pure satisfaction.

La Caille

Address: 9565 Wasatch Blvd, Sandy, UT 84092
La Caille
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French for 'The Quail', La Caille is Utah's premier destination for fantastic French food. Nestled stream-side in the mouth of Little Cottonwood Canyon, La Caille sits on top of a property with a breathtaking view of surrounding canyons. Just ten minutes from Snowbird and Alta Ski Resort, it is a prime location for tourists to wander in and experience authentic French cuisine. La Caille is ideal for a romantic dining experience or an eventful Sunday brunch. Come together with friends and family for speical events on the beautiful property. Weddings, rehearsal dinners, corporate events, holiday parties, or private parties, whatever …