23 cuisines represented in our Salt Lake City guide. Click through to the entry to see editor picks, what to order and how to book. Want a wider lens? All cuisines in this country or global cuisines index.
23 cuisines, most places first
Cocktail bar16 restaurantsUtah's distinctive liquor rules shape Salt Lake City's bar culture, and the city's cocktail rooms cluster downtown and in the Granary District.
Cafe14 restaurantsSalt Lake City has a deep specialty-coffee culture for its size, built around independent roasters and neighborhood cafes.
New American11 restaurants
Brewery10 restaurants
Brunch9 restaurantsBrunch in Salt Lake City spans straightforward diner breakfasts and chef-driven weekend menus, much of it concentrated around 9th and 9th.
Wine bar9 restaurantsWine bars give Salt Lake City a way around its restrictive liquor culture, pairing serious lists with full kitchens.
Bakery8 restaurantsSalt Lake City leans strongly French in its bakeries, with European pastry shops clustered downtown.
Italian7 restaurantsItalian cooking in Salt Lake City ranges from market-and-deli tradition to regional fine dining.
Burgers6 restaurantsThe burger is one of Salt Lake City's signature local foods, defined by the regional pastrami burger topped with thin-sliced pastrami.
Street food6 restaurantsStreet food in Salt Lake City spreads across counters, food trucks and market stalls rather than a single district.
Vegan6 restaurantsSalt Lake City has a durable vegan scene for its size, built around full-service plant-based diners in central-city.
Mexican5 restaurants
Greek4 restaurants
American BBQ3 restaurants
Hot chicken3 restaurants
Spanish tapas3 restaurantsSpanish tapas have a small but well-regarded presence in Salt Lake City, led by Scott Evans' Finca on 1500 East at 15th and 15th.
Japanese sushi2 restaurantsSushi in Salt Lake City is defined above all by Takashi on Market Street, chef-owner Takashi Gibo's downtown room since 2004.
Vegetarian2 restaurantsVegetarian dining in Salt Lake City is led by Zest Kitchen and Bar on South 200 West, the plant-based and fully gluten-free room open since 2012.
American diner1 restaurantThe all-day American diner endures in Salt Lake City as a neighborhood institution built on big breakfasts and from-scratch comfort cooking.
German1 restaurantGerman food has a small but real foothold in Salt Lake City, surfacing more often through beer halls than through full restaurants.
Jewish deli1 restaurantThe Jewish-deli tradition in Salt Lake City is thin, and its clearest expression comes through Caputo's Market and Deli on West 300 South.
Korean BBQ1 restaurant
Pizzeria1 restaurant
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