Must-see restaurants in Utah

  • Bhindas Curry Pizza Palace

    Southwestern Utah

    High-school memorabilia and local news clippings cover the walls at this popular Indian-owned pizza joint known for zesty specialty pies made on naan…

  • Quesadilla Mobilla

    Moab

    For a quick bite, hit this yellow food truck parked alongside the busy main drag. Many like the simplicity of the 'dirtbag' (a large bean and cheese…

  • Vertical Diner

    Salt Lake City

    If you are not vegan, you might prefer seeking out authentic international eats as opposed to these watered-down versions, but that's not to say Vertical…

  • Over the Counter Cafe

    Salt Lake City

    Hugely popular greasy spoon with booth seating and a convivial counter around an open grill. Regulars love the ancient-grains pancakes, blueberry-lemon…

  • 710 Bodega

    Park City

    Don't underestimate the seduction of a deep pour of tempranillo paired with crab-stuffed peppers and lamb lollipops. Small bites are the thing in this new…

  • Rusty's Ranch House

    Southwestern Utah

    On Hwy 14, 3 miles east of town, this steakhouse certainly has one of the the nicest locations in Cedar City. Expect moose and bison heads on the wall and…

  • Bagel Project

    Salt Lake City

    Top-notch bagels are made with old-world care by the owners straight outta Jersey. Chewy, simple, satisfying. It also sells bialys (Polish rolls with…

  • Circle D Eatery

    Southwestern Utah

    Has attentive service and satisfying burgers using local beef on fresh sesame or cheese buns, served with shoestring fries. Smoked meats are a specialty,…

  • Peach City

    Utah

    Brigham City certainly has no shortage of drive-ins and this old-timer gets much-deserved love for its homemade ice cream and shakes made with flavors…

  • Moab Garage Co

    Moab

    Get your 'cryocream' on, ice cream made with liquid nitrogen and tasty flavors such as s'more and salted caramel crunch. This hip cafe also does strong…

  • Windy Ridge Cafe

    Park City

    Escape the Main St mayhem at this out-of-the-way American cafe. There's a long list of salads to choose from, also available as sides, and comfort food…

  • Pho Tay Ho

    Salt Lake City

    For steaming bowls of pho garnished with basil, mint and bean sprouts, along with a salty limeade, it's hard to beat this no-frills, bargain restaurant…

  • Squatters Pub Brewery

    Salt Lake City

    Come for an Emigration Amber Ale, stay for the blackened catfish salad. In addition to great microbrews, Squatters does a wide range of American casual…

  • Quarry

    Utah

    Vernal's latest brewpub has an extensive menu offering bar munchies such as beer-battered fish and chips, loaded potato skins and Angus steaks. Drinks…

  • EklectiCafé

    Moab

    Soy-ginger-seaweed scrambled eggs anyone? This wonderfully quirky cafe lives up to its eclectic name with its food choice and decor. Come for organic…

  • Cowboy Grill

    Moab

    Incredible sunset Colorado River views are to be had from the patio or from behind the huge picture windows here. Oh, and the hearty, all-American meat…

  • Rim Rock Patio

    Southwestern Utah

    The best place in Torrey to drink beer also serves up good pizzas, salads, barbecue sandwiches and ice cream. Families and friends play darts or disc golf…

  • Shallow Shaft Restaurant

    Wasatch Mountains

    Chef Curtis Kraus uses locally produced ingredients whenever possible on his seasonally changing menu. You might find elk rib-eye, wild sockeye salmon or…

  • Ruth's Diner

    Salt Lake City

    Once a rail-car diner, creekside Ruth's has expanded into a sprawling institution. Diners love the canyon surrounds – and the eggs Benedict. Summer…

  • Mountain Bistro

    Southwestern Utah

    At the Mountain View Lodge in Parowan, this authentic Chinese restaurant does surprisingly tasty dishes such as sesame beef, mandarin pork and a variety…

  • Honeycomb Grill

    Wasatch Mountains

    Dishing up warming bowls of pork chili verde, poke and wood-fired breads, this casual on-mountain restaurant will either fuel your afternoon powder quest…

  • Himalayan Kitchen

    Salt Lake City

    A friendly downtown restaurant serving Himalayan classics. Check out the climbing shrine in the adjoining dining room, dedicated to Apa Sherpa, an Everest…

  • Chanon Thai

    Salt Lake City

    Endorsed by frequenters of Southeast Asia, Chanon specializes in spicy, authentic food with plenty of vegetarian offerings. Look for daily specials, like…

  • Jailhouse Café

    Moab

    The eggs Benedict here is hard to beat but the line goes deep on weekends. Whole-grain waffles and ginger pancakes are other temptations. In a former…

  • Vinto

    Park City

    Minimalist surrounds are suitably stylish for Main St. But the wood-fired pizzas and light, fresh Italian dishes surprisingly won't break your bank. Has…

  • Eats of Eden

    Wasatch Mountains

    Bring your après-ski appetite to this rustic wood-finished restaurant for buffalo burgers, pizza and pasta. In summer there's seating on the small patio…

  • Pizza Place

    Southwestern Utah

    Think wood-fired flatbread piled high with fresh ingredients. When locals eat out, they come to this family-owned joint with the pulse of Tropic. Hours…

  • Castle Dome Café

    Zion National Park

    This counter-service cafe serves sandwiches, pizza, breakfast snacks and ice cream. A beer garden serving local suds is located on the patio from May…

  • Hatch Station Restaurant

    Southwestern Utah

    Known primarily for its rib-eye steak and BBQ ribs. Next door, there's a convenience store selling used cowboy boots (perfect if you lack the patience to…

  • Black Sheep

    Wasatch Mountains

    Black Sheep earns accolades for cafe food done with Southwestern and Native American flair. Offerings include cactus-pear salads or red-chile posole with…

  • Les Madelines

    Salt Lake City

    French cafe known for its homemade pastries, artful sandwiches overflowing with greens, and lavender lemonade. There are good breakfasts and monkey bread…

  • Pasta Jay’s

    Moab

    With shady outdoor patio seating and a kids' menu, Jay’s serves heaping portions of garlicky pasta with hot homemade bread. Lunch specials are a bargain.

  • Balance Rock Eatery & Pub

    Utah

    The all-day breakfasts and pub grub served in this Helper historic building are fairly standard and yet it's still one of the area's best options.

  • Capitol Reef Cafe

    Southwestern Utah

    Whenever possible, this cozy cafe uses local and organic ingredients in its vegetable-heavy dishes. Area trout and locally made pies are a hit.

  • Milt's Stage Stop

    Southwestern Utah

    A Western steak and seafood house in a rustic red-rock setting, 5 miles east of town. Milt's is very popular with locals for special occasions.

  • Rim Rock Restaurant

    Southwestern Utah

    Grilled steaks, pasta and fish come with a million-dollar view of red-rock cliffs. Arrive before sunset for the best show. There's a full bar.

  • Angie's Restaurant

    Utah

    For all-American fare and farm-boy portions in cool Naugahyde booths, Angie's Restaurant is very popular. Its breakfast menu is encyclopedic.

  • Blue Plate Diner

    Salt Lake City

    A hip, retro diner that gets serious about bacon. With a soda fountain, colorful patio and postcards from around the country as decoration.

  • St Bernard's

    Wasatch Mountains

    Cozy up fireside at St Bernard’s for a French-inspired buffet-style meal at the Inn at Solitude.

  • Maddox Family Drive-In

    Utah

    Carhop waiters deliver the famous skinless fried chicken and bison burgers to your car window. Don't miss the homemade sarsaparilla soda.

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